Job summary

Due to retirement, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team as Clinical Lead for Children's Neurodisability (Dysphagia). This is an exciting opportunity to combine specialist clinical practice with leadership, supporting children and young people (0-18 years) with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties and/or complex communication needs. Based within our County Durham team, the role also offers opportunities to provide support to the Neonatal Ward, also to undertake and interpret Videofluoroscopy assessments. As Clinical Lead, you will provide leadership for the dysphagia pathway, supporting colleagues, driving service development and helping to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for children, young people and their families.

We are proud to be part of a supportive Integrated Children's Therapy Service. We are committed to helping our staff thrive and offer excellent opportunities for continuing professional development, clinical supervision and leadership support.

If you are passionate about making a difference for children and families and are looking for your next leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Informal conversations about the role are warmly welcomed

Main duties of the job

Holds a highly specialist clinical caseload of children and young people with complex communication and/or dysphagia needs.

Provides clinical leadership across Childrens Speech and Language Therapy services.

Delivers specialist advice, consultation and second opinions to speech and language therapists and other professionals.

Supervises speech and language therapists, assistant practitioners, students and support staff as delegated.

Leads service development, audit, quality improvement and pathway development initiatives.

Works across health, education and partner agencies to ensure integrated care delivery.

Contributes to workforce planning, service evaluation and performance monitoring.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and well-organised Speech and Language Therapist to join our Children's SLT Service in County Durham. You will be part of a supportive and experienced team of SLTs, Assistant Practitioners and dedicated administrative staff. Working within a locality team, you will manage a varied caseload of children and young people, with access to support and supervision from Clinical Leads and Specialist Therapists as required. This post is suited to a newly qualified practitioner, providing an excellent foundation for a career in children's speech and language therapy. We offer excellent CPD, regular supervision, peer support and opportunities to develop specialist skills. In April 2025, Children's Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services came together to form a wider Children's Therapies Service within County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time to join the team as we move towards an integrated therapies service.

If you are passionate about making a difference and developing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

To provide speech and language therapy services to children and young people with a range of different speech, language and communication needs.

To be an active member of the local multi-disciplinary team and work closely with the Childrens Therapy team to ensure continued development of the service.

The post holder will need to be proactive, flexible and responsive to the changing needs and demands of the organisation and will support the smooth running of the service.

Work within a designated locality team

As a key member of the team you will be passionate about improving health outcomes for children and young people, and will work closely with health colleagues, partner agencies, parents and carers. You will be an excellent communicator and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team in different settings.

Work within a range of community venues including homes, clinics and education settings

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Childrens nurse to join our Childrens Outpatient Team. This role is part time.

The department delivers over 34,000 appointments per year, running a combined total of 19.5 days per week from 5 different sites at:

University Hospital North Durham (UHND)

Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH)

Bishop Auckland General Hospital (BAGH)

Chester le Street Community Hospital (CLS)

Stanley Primary Care Centre (SPCC)

Main duties of the job

In addition to supporting clinics delivered by Consultants, Nurse Specialists and a range of other professionals from Paediatrics and other care groups, you'll be performing/supporting a wide range of clinical investigations/procedures, including:

Paediatric phlebotomy (for secondary care and all GP surgeries in County Durham and Darlington)

Urgent child protection medical assessments 5 days per week

Nurse led allergy skin prick testing

Oral food challenges

Patient education and the development of emergency care plans

Historic sexual abuse examination/investigations

Administration of monoclonal antibodies

Endocrine tests

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Job summary

IntraHealth are recruiting for a Medical Receptionist / Administrative Support for our West Cornforth Medical Centre.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of primary care and secretarial work but training will be given and there must be a willingness to play a leading role in the development of patient centred services. You will be an enthusiastic, committed individual who will be expected to work as part of the practice team with good communication and interpersonal skills.

The successful applicant for this post will be joining us at a particularly exciting time and in return you will enjoy excellent NHS terms and conditions, competitive salary and opportunities for personal and professional development both locally and nationally.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high standard of patient service.
• To have thorough knowledge of practice procedures and to work in accordance of written protocols.
• Provide general assistance to the practice team to both clinical and non clinical.
• Project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.
• Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare they require.
• Resolve queries/problems from patients, clinicians and associated staff.
• Deal with external agencies such as other practices, secondary care and 3rd party organisations.
• To ensure the provision of a high quality patient service within a safe, efficient working environment by providing effective support to clinicians and staff.
• Undertake all clerical, reception and administration duties applicable to the medical practice.

About us

IntraHealth is one of the UKs leading provider of NHS Primary and Community Care services. We serve a range of patients across our three divisions of Primary Care (general practice), Pharmacy and Clinical Services which includes anticoagulation monitoring, patient medication reviews and childhood immunisation programmes.

We also provide management and clinical support to other GP practices and NHS bodies. We are a well-established organisation having provided NHS services since the company was founded in 1999. Our team is made up of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and local administration teams supported by a centralised back office function; providing finance, HR, administration and data analysis support.

We operate NHS services across the North East, North West and Yorkshire.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.81 to £13.07 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

U0025-26-0174

Job locations

West Cornforth Medical Centre

Reading Street

West Cornforth

Ferryhill

County Durham

DL17 9LH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

To ensure that all statutory requirements outlined in the IntraHealth personnel procedures and policies are personally adhered to.

To be familiar with and conform to responsibilities under the Data Protection Act as identified by IntraHealth.

To undertake duties as necessary, in line with the changing needs of the company. To participate in the annual appraisal and knowledge and skills framework profiling process. Any necessary training will be provided.

Acts in a way that acknowledge individuals rights to make their own decision and recognise their responsibilities.

Facilitates others to identify their current level of knowledge and skills, their learning needs and best practice.

To support others in the development and application of knowledge and skills in practice

Identify resource issues which affect learning, development and performance and alerts the appropriate managers.

Communication

Delivering a quality service

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

· Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

· Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

· Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance

· Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient’s needs

· Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Overview

• Opening/closing premises.
• Preparing /organising rooms i.e. stock replenishment and ensuring an adequate supply of stationery is at hand for clinicians.
• Ensuring the reception area is tidy, safe and welcoming.
• Making appointments for health care professionals using the surgery premises.
• Dealing with External agencies – e.g. District Nurses, Health Visitors, secondary care, 3rd sector organisation and Primary Care Bodies.
• Greeting and directing patients on arrival and checking patients them into their appointments.
• Dealing with patient’s general/routine enquiries and requests.
• Answering telephones – receiving and forwarding messages.
• Making patient appointments and giving appointment cards.
• Registering new patients, temporary residents, emergency patients and those requiring immediate necessary treatment.
• Arranging appointments for medicals and other non-routine appointments.
• Ordering emergency ambulances and distribution of correct telephone number for routine ambulance bookings.
• Dealing with requests for home visits, taking accurate information and entering the information onto the medical system.
• Making and dealing telephone calls as required.
• Dealing with requests and handing out repeat medication prescriptions.
• Open and distribute internal & external Mail.
• Posting of letters and parcels.
• Taking specimen samples to collection point.
• Receive and action messages for internal and external members of staff
• Ensure information regarding any urgent or unresolved matters are passed to the appropriate person/line manager at the end of your working hours.
• Emptying pathology lab results bag.
• Date stamping results and appropriate filing of information.
• Filing of medical records, letters and test results.
• Ordering and sorting of the medical records and their maintenance (replacing worn out covers etc.) where necessary.
• Keeping all data on the medical system up-to-date.
• Recording and checking answering machine throughout the day.
• Entering patient information onto the computer in a timely and accurate manner.
• The handing out of letters, completed forms, completed passport applications, specimen bottles, self-certifications forms.
• Accepting requests for the completion of forms, e.g. hospital pre-admission drug check lists, private health insurance claim forms, passports, etc. (checking if there is a fee payable, informing the patient of the charge).
• Taking and receiving payments for services, e.g., insurance claims.
• Ensuring petty cash items are recorded on patient notes and entered correctly in the income or expenditure columns.
• Summarization of patient’s medical records on the medical system.
• Scanning documentation into the patients medical records.
• Utilising clerical and secretarial skills to ensure that letters/referrals/medical reports are undertaken in a timely manner (if required/applicable).
• Utilising Choose and Book (if required/applicable).
• Utilising ICE or other systems (if required/applicable).
• To assist with target led areas: QOF, KPI’s, DES, LES and NES etc.
• The handling of complaints in line with company procedure.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Practice To ensure that all statutory requirements outlined in the IntraHealth personnel procedures and policies are personally adhered to. To be familiar with and conform to responsibilities under the Data Protection Act as identified by IntraHealth. To undertake duties as necessary, in line with the changing needs of the company. To participate in the annual appraisal and knowledge and skills framework profiling process. Any necessary training will be provided. Acts in a way that acknowledge individuals rights to make their own decision and recognise their responsibilities. Facilitates others to identify their current level of knowledge and skills, their learning needs and best practice. To support others in the development and application of knowledge and skills in practice Identify resource issues which affect learning, development and performance and alerts the appropriate managers. Communication Delivering a quality service The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: · Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk · Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision · Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance · Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient’s needs · Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Overview Opening/closing premises. Preparing /organising rooms i.e. stock replenishment and ensuring an adequate supply of stationery is at hand for clinicians. Ensuring the reception area is tidy, safe and welcoming. Making appointments for health care professionals using the surgery premises. Dealing with External agencies – e.g. District Nurses, Health Visitors, secondary care, 3rd sector organisation and Primary Care Bodies. Greeting and directing patients on arrival and checking patients them into their appointments. Dealing with patient’s general/routine enquiries and requests. Answering telephones – receiving and forwarding messages. Making patient appointments and giving appointment cards. Registering new patients, temporary residents, emergency patients and those requiring immediate necessary treatment. Arranging appointments for medicals and other non-routine appointments. Ordering emergency ambulances and distribution of correct telephone number for routine ambulance bookings. Dealing with requests for home visits, taking accurate information and entering the information onto the medical system. Making and dealing telephone calls as required. Dealing with requests and handing out repeat medication prescriptions. Open and distribute internal & external Mail. Posting of letters and parcels. Taking specimen samples to collection point. Receive and action messages for internal and external members of staff Ensure information regarding any urgent or unresolved matters are passed to the appropriate person/line manager at the end of your working hours. Emptying pathology lab results bag. Date stamping results and appropriate filing of information. Filing of medical records, letters and test results. Ordering and sorting of the medical records and their maintenance (replacing worn out covers etc.) where necessary. Keeping all data on the medical system up-to-date. Recording and checking answering machine throughout the day. Entering patient information onto the computer in a timely and accurate manner. The handing out of letters, completed forms, completed passport applications, specimen bottles, self-certifications forms. Accepting requests for the completion of forms, e.g. hospital pre-admission drug check lists, private health insurance claim forms, passports, etc. (checking if there is a fee payable, informing the patient of the charge). Taking and receiving payments for services, e.g., insurance claims. Ensuring petty cash items are recorded on patient notes and entered correctly in the income or expenditure columns. Summarization of patient’s medical records on the medical system. Scanning documentation into the patients medical records. Utilising clerical and secretarial skills to ensure that letters/referrals/medical reports are undertaken in a timely manner (if required/applicable). Utilising Choose and Book (if required/applicable). Utilising ICE or other systems (if required/applicable). To assist with target led areas: QOF, KPI’s, DES, LES and NES etc. The handling of complaints in line with company procedure.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in an receptionist/administrative role

Desirable

• Experience working on Clinical Computer systems

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communicator, with the ability to liaise appropriately at all levels
• Proficient in the use of computerised systems (Microsoft Word and Excel) to a level to enable the production of high standard of work
• Demonstrable team working skills
• Very good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Process management
• Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements.

Attitudes

Essential

• Capacity to work calmly under pressure and to deadlines
• Conscientious
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Flexible and proactive attitude
• Enthusiasm for the role
• Flexible approach to work, in line with the needs of the service such as evening or weekend working as necessary
• Able to work as part of a team

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of general education or experience

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working in an receptionist/administrative role Desirable Experience working on Clinical Computer systems Skills and Abilities Essential Effective communicator, with the ability to liaise appropriately at all levels Proficient in the use of computerised systems (Microsoft Word and Excel) to a level to enable the production of high standard of work Demonstrable team working skills Very good interpersonal skills Desirable Process management Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements. Attitudes Essential Capacity to work calmly under pressure and to deadlines Conscientious Attention to detail Self-starter Flexible and proactive attitude Enthusiasm for the role Flexible approach to work, in line with the needs of the service such as evening or weekend working as necessary Able to work as part of a team Qualifications Essential Good level of general education or experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Intrahealth Ltd

Address

West Cornforth Medical Centre

Reading Street

West Cornforth

Ferryhill

County Durham

DL17 9LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.intrahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Intrahealth Ltd

Address

West Cornforth Medical Centre

Reading Street

West Cornforth

Ferryhill

County Durham

DL17 9LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.intrahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The North Tees & Darlington Getting Advice & Help Service is a partnership between Alliance and TEWV, providing assessment, advice and therapeutic support for children, young people and families experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties.

The CAMHS Clinician will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver mental health assessments, risk assessments, care planning and evidence-based interventions for children and young people requiring Getting Help level support. The post holder will work collaboratively with families, schools and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes and prevent escalation of need.

Working within an integrated Alliance and TEWV model, the clinician will contribute to safe, effective and person-centred care, safeguarding processes, service development and quality improvement. The role requires excellent communication, clinical decision-making and partnership-working skills, alongside a commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based and recovery-focused practice.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Manage a caseload of children and young people requiring support within the Getting Help pathway, delivering evidence-based assessments and interventions.
• Participate in the service duty system, providing advice, triage, risk assessment, and consultation to children, young people, families, and professionals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide coordinated, person-centred care.
• Contribute to multi-agency working with schools, primary care, social care, and voluntary sector partners to support positive outcomes.
• Assess and manage clinical risk, safeguarding concerns, and escalating cases appropriately where specialist intervention is required.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service performance, quality improvement, and outcome monitoring.
• Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision, continuing professional development, and reflective practice.
• Promote early intervention, resilience, and recovery-focused approaches to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative integrated CAMHS iThrive model, supporting children and young people to access the right help, at the right time.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-TSC-037-26-A

Job locations

1 Belasis Court, Belasis Hall Technology Park, Billingham, TS23 4AZ.

1 Belasis Court

Billingham

TS23 4AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application. This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for children and young people in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding andits application in practice.
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Research and development methodologUnderstanding of psychological models of care and treatment.y

Desirable

• The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS)

Skills

Essential

• Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children and young people, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional / care co-ordinator responsibilities
• Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice.
• Write reports.
• Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings.
• Use approved breakaway techniques.

Qualification

Essential

• Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (within agreed timescale)
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at the point of application)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification.
• Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession.
• CAMHS Degree
• Recognised qualification in a specific model of therapy e.g. family therapy, CBT etc.
• Recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups

Experience

Essential

• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Desirable

• Significant experience working with children and young people with mental ill health in a community setting.
• Leadership or management experience
• Mentoring students on practice placement experience

Person Specification Knowledge Essential Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for children and young people in the designated field. Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act). Care Programme Approach and its application in practice Detailed understanding of Safeguarding andits application in practice. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Research and development methodologUnderstanding of psychological models of care and treatment.y Desirable The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS) Skills Essential Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children and young people, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional / care co-ordinator responsibilities Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice. Write reports. Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings. Use approved breakaway techniques. Qualification Essential Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (within agreed timescale) 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at the point of application) Desirable Leadership or management qualification. Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession. CAMHS Degree Recognised qualification in a specific model of therapy e.g. family therapy, CBT etc. Recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups Experience Essential Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Providing clinical supervision. Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Desirable Significant experience working with children and young people with mental ill health in a community setting. Leadership or management experience Mentoring students on practice placement experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

1 Belasis Court, Belasis Hall Technology Park, Billingham, TS23 4AZ.

1 Belasis Court

Billingham

TS23 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

1 Belasis Court, Belasis Hall Technology Park, Billingham, TS23 4AZ.

1 Belasis Court

Billingham

TS23 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate and driven Learning Disability Registered Nurse to join the multi-disciplinary team at Bankfields Court. The successful candidates will work across a range of units alongside other Registered Nurses, Clinical Leads, Ward Manger, Modern Matron and member of our multi-disciplinary team such as Positive Behaviour Support team, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Psychology.

The registered nurse will lead the shift with support from health care assistants focusing on the needs of specific client(s) for the 12-hour period. All nursing care will be co-ordinate and led by the candidate ensuring staff and patient safety when working with behaviours that challenge and autism. The registered nurse will be responsible for ensuring least restrictive interventions, debriefs and promotion of quality of life whilst following and leading positive behavioural support care plans.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visithttps://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to improve the lives of people using our services by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing. You must be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers.You will be professionally accountable and responsible for patient care, undertaking a range of clinical / therapeutic interventions through in reach, patients' homes, and other community settings and act as a key worker as appropriate (currently lead professional or care co-ordinator).The successful candidate will facilitate others in the team to develop competence by providing leadership, day to day supervision, clinical advice and clinical supervision to other practitioners and students as appropriate.Additionally, you will promote social inclusion, community access and participation through the provision of patient care. You will work as part of a ward / community team which may be integrated, working collaboratively and in partnership with local authority services.You must be committed to and involved in activities integral to the Trust's Quality Improvement System. You must promote at all times positive images of people who use our services and the wider Trust. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the ward.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-TSL-031-26-A

Job locations

Bankfields Court

Middlesbrough

TS6 0NP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is not open to Newly Registered Nurses, candidates must have their NMC registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities This post is not open to Newly Registered Nurses, candidates must have their NMC registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate - Advert must indicate if the role is open to RGN nurses to apply)
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate - Advert must indicate if the role is open to RGN nurses to apply) To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience Essential Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies Knowledge Essential Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field. Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act). Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice Clinical Governance and its application in practice Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bankfields Court

Middlesbrough

TS6 0NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bankfields Court

Middlesbrough

TS6 0NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, ambitious, and experienced midwife to join our Labour Ward Co-ordinator team at the University Hospital of North Durham. This role is ideal for an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality maternity care and is keen to further develop their leadership, clinical, and management skills within a supportive and progressive service.

Our maternity service benefits from excellent facilities, including an alongside Midwife-Led Unit (MLU), consultant-led obstetric services, and a dedicated bereavement suite designed to provide compassionate care and support for birthing people and their families.

Upon joining our organisation, you will undertake a supernumerary induction period to support your transition into the role. You will be welcomed into a supportive team environment and provided with opportunities to enhance your leadership and clinical expertise through our comprehensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes and the National Labour Ward Co-ordinator Framework.

We are committed to developing highly skilled and confident midwives who are empowered to provide exceptional care and leadership, ensuring the very best outcomes and experiences for the families of County Durham and Darlington.

Main duties of the job

As a Labour Ward Co-ordinator, you will provide visible clinical and operational leadership across the maternity service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care for women, birthing people, babies, and their families.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Job summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Patient Systems Team at Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, in the role of Patient Systems Specialist. If you have expertise in SystmOne and/or other EPR systems - along with knowledge in digital programmes and processes, a proactive 'can do' approach and confidence in managing challenging and changing workloads, all whilst leading a team, we would like to hear from you.

Digital technology is fundamental to enabling staff to deliver excellent and safe patient care. The post-holder will have specialist knowledge of electronic patient record systems and will lead a team responsible for the support, maintenance, training, testing, and ongoing development of clinical systems used within the Trust. The successful candidate will demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge whilst ensuring their team are providing a high quality service which supports end users across both an Acute and Community setting.

Main duties of the job

The Patient Systems Specialist will support a team of Patient Systems Support colleagues and work collaboratively with end users, internal departments and system suppliers towards resolution of all technical issues and enquiries. They will ensure problems are addressed proactively via our Service Desk ticketing system, with the cause and solution communicated fully to close the loop and improve fundamental system understanding amongst the user-base on an on-going basis.

The role involves working closely with digital colleagues, informatics teams and clinical directorates to deliver projects efficiently and on schedule, as well as supporting with business-as-usual activities including incident resolution, development, testing, training and continued roll out of the Trusts EPR systems.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.

Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-4058B

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Patient Systems Teams are specialist multi skilled information professionals responsible for the administration, support, management, training and further development of the Trusts Patient and Information systems, such as PCS (PAS), eRS, Dragon Medical Workflow Manager and Dragon Medical One, Endosoft, Patientrack, EPMA (Medchart), ICE, SystmOne and Nervecentre (EPR), used by teams across acute and community based services.

It is essential that the post holder has a flexible approach and is willing to travel. Both the Patient Systems Team and our end users are geographically dispersed across an expanding HDFT footprint which currently includes the entirety of North Yorkshire, Wakefield, County Durham & Tees Valley, Cumbria, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. As part of the role, the post holder may be asked to travel across these areas to support business needs.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details. For further information, contact Patient Systems Manager, Jane Copeland - [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities The Patient Systems Teams are specialist multi skilled information professionals responsible for the administration, support, management, training and further development of the Trusts Patient and Information systems, such as PCS (PAS), eRS, Dragon Medical Workflow Manager and Dragon Medical One, Endosoft, Patientrack, EPMA (Medchart), ICE, SystmOne and Nervecentre (EPR), used by teams across acute and community based services. It is essential that the post holder has a flexible approach and is willing to travel. Both the Patient Systems Team and our end users are geographically dispersed across an expanding HDFT footprint which currently includes the entirety of North Yorkshire, Wakefield, County Durham & Tees Valley, Cumbria, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. As part of the role, the post holder may be asked to travel across these areas to support business needs. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details. For further information, contact Patient Systems Manager, Jane Copeland - [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Training qualification
• ITIL Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Systems experience using electronic patient systems
• Significant experience of using SystmOne and/or comprehensive patient or clinical systems to support the provision of patient care of patient care.
• Experience of patient systems implementation
• Experience of Change Management
• Experience of managing staff

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of Trust systems; PCS, ePMA, Patientrack, ICE, SystmOne, WebV, DMWM, ERS or other PAS/EPRs

Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Leadership and management skills
• Project management and resource planning skills
• Complex systems analysis and report writing skills
• High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to lead, influence and motivate

Desirable

• HR procedure and policy

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Desirable Training qualification ITIL Qualification Experience Essential Systems experience using electronic patient systems Significant experience of using SystmOne and/or comprehensive patient or clinical systems to support the provision of patient care of patient care. Experience of patient systems implementation Experience of Change Management Experience of managing staff Desirable Previous NHS experience Experience of Trust systems; PCS, ePMA, Patientrack, ICE, SystmOne, WebV, DMWM, ERS or other PAS/EPRs Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes Essential Leadership and management skills Project management and resource planning skills Complex systems analysis and report writing skills High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to lead, influence and motivate Desirable HR procedure and policy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an experienced Independent Non-Medical Prescriber with extensive CAMHS experience and a specialist interest in ADHD assessment and treatment?

The Hartlepool CAMHS Getting More Help Team is seeking an exceptional Senior Clinical Specialist to provide advanced clinical leadership, expert prescribing practice and high-quality care for children and young people with complex mental health needs. This role is ideally suited to an experienced CAMHS Non-Medical Prescriber who is already operating at an advanced level and is able to independently assess, diagnose, initiate and manage treatment for children and young people requiring ADHD medication.

Working within a recovery-focused, trauma-informed and evidence-based service, you will provide expert clinical leadership whilst maintaining a specialist caseload and supporting the ongoing development of nursing and prescribing practice across the service.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking CAMHS service at a time of continued development. You will be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate and evidence-based care to children, young people and families.

If you are an experienced CAMHS Non-Medical Prescriber with specialist ADHD expertise, advanced prescribing leadership skills and a passion for developing others, we would love to hear from you.

Our Values: Respect o Compassion o Responsibility

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will undertake comprehensive biopsychosocial and mental health assessments for children and young people with complex presentations. You will Independently assess, diagnose, initiate, titrate and review ADHD medication for children and young people, demonstrating advanced competence in physical health assessment, interpretation of physiological observations and clinical decision-making, including cardiovascular risk assessment, blood pressure, pulse, height, weight and all ongoing monitoring requirements necessary to safely commence and manage pharmacological treatment.

The postholder will lead on the assessment and management of complex mental health presentations, high-risk clinical cases and complex prescribing decisions, demonstrating advanced clinical expertise to determine suitability for both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment interventions, undertake comprehensive risk formulation, and identify when additional medical assessment, investigation or specialist advice is required to ensure safe, effective and person-centred care.

You will provide specialist consultation and advice to multidisciplinary colleagues, children, young people and families, provide supervision, support and professional leadership to nursing and prescribing colleague and contribute to service development, quality improvement, governance and strategic decision-making across CAMHS.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Job summary

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker, holding a NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, and looking to elevate your career, where you can make a real difference and change lives for the better? If so, join Beck House in Darlington, and provide care for people with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs. You will be key in supporting individuals to lead a full and valued life. Its a career that you can take pride in. At Beck House you will have the chance to develop your skills and career. With a huge range of courses on offer, if you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. What you will be doing: You will join an inclusive, supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with Mental Health conditions. You will have the opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to help change the lives of some of the most vulnerable ...

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Support Worker at Beck House in Darlington, you'll be part of an inclusive team providing care for individuals with Mental Health conditions and challenging behaviour. With responsibilities including overseeing shifts, supervising staff, and enhancing resident wellbeing, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing lives. Your duties encompass activity organisation, medication administration, family communication, and health checks. Emphasizing compassion and resilience, this role demands an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, along with leadership experience. A challenging yet rewarding setting, you'll partake in a diverse environment with varying shifts. Elysium Healthcare supports your career growth, offering a robust benefits package, from annual leave to professional development, in a workplace committed to diversity and safeguarding. Staff are required to live in the UK and have full working rights, with student visas not accepted.

About us

Elysium Healthcare operates Beck House, a registered care service in Darlington offering specialised support for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. This facility provides tailored single-person apartments, aimed at fostering independence and comfort for residents with intricate needs. As part of a larger network, Elysium Healthcare, under Ramsay Health Care, boasts over 8,000 employees and more than 80 services in England and Wales, spanning various care sectors including Mental Health and Neurological support. Elysium's approach focuses on comprehensive, person-centred care, facilitated by a broad array of educational and occupational pathways. Employees benefit from a supportive and development-focused environment, reinforced by the company's commitment to diversity, equality, and continuous professional growth. Elysiums international affiliation with Ramsay Health Care highlights its expansive impact across 10 countries, offering vast opportunities within the care industry.

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic healthcare assistants within our secure inpatinet service based at Roseberry Park Hospital.

The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).

Your qualification must be accredited (officially recognised). This gives assurance that your qualification has met standards set by external regulators. The awarding body (examinations board) must be recognised by either Ofqual (for England); CCEA (for Northern Ireland); Welsh Government (for Wales) or SQA (for Scotland). Some examples of the awarding bodies we use/accept for Health and Social Care are: City and Guilds; NCFE; Cache; NOCN; Pearson

Ridgeway Secure Inpatient Services is seeking diverse, dynamic, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the recovery, rehabilitation, and empowerment of our service users.

We provide specialist care for adults with mental health disorders, learning disabilities, or autism delivering individualised, comprehensive care packages within both Medium and Low Secure inpatient settings alongside wider teams.

Main duties of the job

As part of your role, you may be required to work across any of our care pathways, supporting both male and female service users. This offers a varied, rewarding experience while developing a broad skill set within secure care.

Please be advised, if shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a mandatory face-to-face assessment / interview.

This is an exciting and challenging role and will afford the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team that is focused on delivering high standards of care through evidenced based practice.

We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice, working in a whole systems approach with our partner agencies.

Main Duties of the role is supporting the wards in delivering excellent patient care and assisting the Nurse in Charge in completing nursing tasks / jobs and care rounds / observations.

We are looking for motivated, experienced and flexible working colleagues to support our inpatient service

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact andTrust Values and Behaviours.
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerablepeople and their families and carers.
• Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of ateam.
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
• Self-awareness and committed to continual personaldevelopment.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

The post holder will be a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries in general practice. The post holder will form a part of our pharmacist team and work closely together with our clinical team.

The post holder will have indemnity cover in place, provided by an appropriate body e.g.

PDA (Pharmacy Defence Association) Insurance or equivalent, arrangements to be agreed prior to commencement of role.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role.

The post holder will be involved in service delivery within the primary care setting.

The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice whilst addressing both public and social care need of the patient in the GP practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.

The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcome, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within the practice.

The post holder will have the opportunity to engage in development opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills with the aim to benefit patient care and increase the skill mix within the wider surgery team. Ongoing review of professional development will be completed with your Clinical Manager and Practice Manager to support you through your career at Consett Medical Centre.

About us

Consett Medical Centre is a busy, forward-thinking GP practice serving approximately 16,000 patients in County Durham. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care through a supportive, multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Healthcare Assistants, and a dedicated administrative team. We embrace innovation, collaborative working, and continuous service improvement to ensure our patients receive timely and effective care. As a training and teaching practice, we are passionate about developing our workforce and creating a positive, inclusive environment where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1368-26-0012

Job locations

Station Yard

Consett

County Durham

DH8 5YA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient facing Long-term condition Clinics - See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g., COPD, Asthma)To include:Review the on-going need for each medicine,a review of monitoring needs, an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines

Patient facing Clinical Medication Review - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and action appropriate changes/ produce recommendations for nurses and GPs on prescribing and monitoring

Patient facing care home medication reviews - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and their carers, action appropriate changes/produce recommendations for community matron, nurses and GPs.Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration whilst also taking the opportunity to reduce waste.

Patient facing domiciliary clinical medication review - Undertake clinical medication reviews with housebound patients and their carers, action appropriate changes/produce recommendations for nurses and GPs on prescribing and monitoring.

Management of common/minor/self-limiting ailments - Advising a cohort of patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments whilst working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professional where appropriate.

Telephone Medicines Support (Telephone Consultations) - Provide telephone consultations for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines. Referring to GP colleagues or other healthcare professional where appropriate. Seeking support from colleagues where appropriate

Medicine information to practice staff and patients - Answer relevant medicine related enquiries from GPs, practice staff (other healthcare professionals), other healthcare teams (e.g., community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines.

Suggesting and recommending solutions - Providing follow-up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes

Unplanned hospital admissions - Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups

Management of medicines at discharge from hospital - To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and in care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g., those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes)

Repeat Prescribing - Review Practice Repeat Prescribing Policy and make appropriate recommendations and facilitate implementation. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring in place and are engaging.

Risk Stratification -Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.

Service Development - Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g., advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets).

Information Management - Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision-making.

Medicines quality improvement - Undertake clinical audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team

Medicines safety - Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance

Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations - Monitor practice prescribing against the local health economys RAG list and make recommendations to GPs for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs) Formulary - Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages

Education and Training - Participate in practice clinical meetings where appropriate, providing education and training to the primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Also, to provide professional leadership to other members of the pharmacy team and wider MDT.

Care Quality Commission - Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.

Public Health -To support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public

Collaborative Working Relationships

Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role in patient care

Demonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g., ICBs)

Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team

Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary

Actively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside of the practice and locality

Foster and maintain strong links with all services across the locality

Explore the potential for collaborative working and take opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships

Demonstrate ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teams

Liaise with ICB colleagues including ICB pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit

Liaise with ICB pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Optimisation to benefit from peer support

Liaise with other stakeholders as needed for the collective benefit of patients including but not limited to Patients GP, nurses and other practice staff, other healthcare professionals including ICB pharmacists, pharmacy technicians , optometrists, dentists, health and social care teams and dieticians etc. Locality/GP Prescribing Lead, locality managers, community nurses and other allied health professionals, community and hospital pharmacy teams, hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisation.

Completion of degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated with a practice portfolio is desirable

Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice

To have Independent Prescribing qualification desirable or willing to obtain IP qualification

Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate

Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct

Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines

NB: it is anticipated level of qualification held may vary according to the level of position and the components of the role being carried out, see person specification for details

Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace

Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision

Engages with Patient participation Group (PPG) and involves PPG in development of role and practices where appropriate

Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service

Reviews yearly progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others

Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals

Promotes diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example

Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and or service

Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation

Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice

Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management

Demonstrate ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team

Critically appraise current processes where appropriate and working with the pharmacy team and the wider practice team, assist with the development of new processes.

Demonstrates understanding of the mentorship process

Demonstrates ability to conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan

Demonstrates self-development through continuous profession development activity

Participates in the delivery of informal/formal education programmes

Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice

Ensures appropriate clinical supervision is in place to support development

Enrolled into review and appraisal systems within the practice

Job description Job responsibilities Patient facing Long-term condition Clinics - See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g., COPD, Asthma)To include:Review the on-going need for each medicine,a review of monitoring needs, an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines Patient facing Clinical Medication Review - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and action appropriate changes/ produce recommendations for nurses and GPs on prescribing and monitoring Patient facing care home medication reviews - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and their carers, action appropriate changes/produce recommendations for community matron, nurses and GPs.Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration whilst also taking the opportunity to reduce waste. Patient facing domiciliary clinical medication review - Undertake clinical medication reviews with housebound patients and their carers, action appropriate changes/produce recommendations for nurses and GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Management of common/minor/self-limiting ailments - Advising a cohort of patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments whilst working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professional where appropriate. Telephone Medicines Support (Telephone Consultations) - Provide telephone consultations for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines. Referring to GP colleagues or other healthcare professional where appropriate. Seeking support from colleagues where appropriate Medicine information to practice staff and patients - Answer relevant medicine related enquiries from GPs, practice staff (other healthcare professionals), other healthcare teams (e.g., community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions - Providing follow-up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes Unplanned hospital admissions - Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups Management of medicines at discharge from hospital - To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and in care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g., those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes) Repeat Prescribing - Review Practice Repeat Prescribing Policy and make appropriate recommendations and facilitate implementation. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring in place and are engaging. Risk Stratification -Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both. Service Development - Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g., advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets). Information Management - Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision-making. Medicines quality improvement - Undertake clinical audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team Medicines safety - Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations - Monitor practice prescribing against the local health economys RAG list and make recommendations to GPs for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs) Formulary - Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages Education and Training - Participate in practice clinical meetings where appropriate, providing education and training to the primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Also, to provide professional leadership to other members of the pharmacy team and wider MDT. Care Quality Commission - Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved. Public Health -To support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public Collaborative Working Relationships Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role in patient care Demonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g., ICBs) Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary Actively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside of the practice and locality Foster and maintain strong links with all services across the locality Explore the potential for collaborative working and take opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships Demonstrate ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teams Liaise with ICB colleagues including ICB pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit Liaise with ICB pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Optimisation to benefit from peer support Liaise with other stakeholders as needed for the collective benefit of patients including but not limited to Patients GP, nurses and other practice staff, other healthcare professionals including ICB pharmacists, pharmacy technicians , optometrists, dentists, health and social care teams and dieticians etc. Locality/GP Prescribing Lead, locality managers, community nurses and other allied health professionals, community and hospital pharmacy teams, hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisation. Completion of degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated with a practice portfolio is desirable Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice To have Independent Prescribing qualification desirable or willing to obtain IP qualification Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines NB: it is anticipated level of qualification held may vary according to the level of position and the components of the role being carried out, see person specification for details Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision Engages with Patient participation Group (PPG) and involves PPG in development of role and practices where appropriate Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service Reviews yearly progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals Promotes diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and or service Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management Demonstrate ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team Critically appraise current processes where appropriate and working with the pharmacy team and the wider practice team, assist with the development of new processes. Demonstrates understanding of the mentorship process Demonstrates ability to conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan Demonstrates self-development through continuous profession development activity Participates in the delivery of informal/formal education programmes Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice Ensures appropriate clinical supervision is in place to support development Enrolled into review and appraisal systems within the practice

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g., patients)
• Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
• Good IT skills
• Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to GPs when appropriate
• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Produce timely and informative reports
• Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed
• course of action where there may be significant barriers
• Work effectively independently and as a team member
• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision

Desirable

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience

Other

Essential

• Self-motivation
• Adaptable
• Full Driving Licence
• Safeguarding adult and children level 3
• Information Governance toolkit completion
• Immunisation status
• Basic Life Support Training

Qualifications

Essential

• Mandatory registration with general Pharmaceutical Council
• Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
• Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete qualification

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Pharmacy
• Achievement or working towards Advanced credentialling with the Royal College of Pharmacy
• Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience

Person Specification Experience Essential In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g., patients) Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions Good IT skills Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to GPs when appropriate Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Produce timely and informative reports Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers Work effectively independently and as a team member Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision Desirable Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience Other Essential Self-motivation Adaptable Full Driving Licence Safeguarding adult and children level 3 Information Governance toolkit completion Immunisation status Basic Life Support Training Qualifications Essential Mandatory registration with general Pharmaceutical Council Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent) Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete qualification Desirable Membership of the Royal College of Pharmacy Achievement or working towards Advanced credentialling with the Royal College of Pharmacy Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Consett Medical Centre

Address

Station Yard

Consett

County Durham

DH8 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.consettmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Consett Medical Centre

Address

Station Yard

Consett

County Durham

DH8 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.consettmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B7 Lead SLT to join our inpatient Mental Health Service for Older People in Durham and Tees Valley. This will be leading a small team working across the MHSOP inpatient provision and linking in with clinical networks, pathway development and service development.

The post holder will be part of a dynamic SLT Mental Health and Learning Disability service, with well-defined peer support, supervision systems and extensive CPD alongside opportunities to shape the SLT service as part of the clinical leadership team.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The role of the Lead Speech & Language Therapist will be to assess and treat communication difficulties and problems with eating, drinking and swallowing (dysphagia) for our older adult inpatients. As a Senior SLT the post holder will carry their own autonomous caseload, supervise and mentor SLT colleagues and support the practice and learning of professionals within the wider MDT. The post holder will also be part of the leadership team and be responsible for service development in their specialty.

The successful applicant will have significant experience of working with adults with dementia, autism, mental health difficulties, challenging behaviour and/or complex needs. Knowledge of relevant national policy and local directives is essential. Competence in the assessment and treatment of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties is highly desirable. Most important is an enthusiasm for working with this client group and a passion to improve the lives of the people we support.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

Horden Group Practice are currently looking for an enthusiastic salaried GP to join our friendly and well-respected practice team. We are a 3 partner training practice based across 2 sites (that are within close proximity of each other) in Horden/Peterlee, County Durham. The role is for 6 sessions per week (Wednesday-Friday). The successful applicant will aslo be required to work our Monday evening surgery on a pro-rata basis.

Our last CQC rating was good.

Main duties of the job

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Effective management of long-term conditions

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training

Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

Helping to provide supervision to our GP Registrar trainees.

This list is not exhaustive, please see attached job description

About us

Horden Group Practice are a 3-partner training practice with 2 sites. Our main site is in Horden and our branch site is in Peterlee. Our team is made up of GPs, GP Registrars, ANP's, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists and HCA's who are all supported by our experienced helpful Admin Team. We also have ARRS roles linked to the Surgery.

We have a current list size of around 8300 patients, our senior GP is the Clinical Director for our Primary Care Network, Easington Central.

The applicant should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to provide high quality, patient-centred care. You will work alongside our wonderful team to deliver and develop care relevant to the needs of our patient population in conjunction with organisational, local and national priorities.

Dependant on experience we will offer a competitive salary and NHS pension.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Tees North Intensive Home Treatment Team for a Band 3 Community Support Worker.

The successful candidate will work closely with patients whom are presenting in a crisis in order to work towards recovery. They will work as part of a wider MDT, and have the opportunity to liaise with both primary and secondary services.

With management and clinical support from a dedicated leadership team, the successful candidate will receive regular supervision and appraisals, with a structured job plan and opportunities for progression.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

Day to day duties of the role will focus on patient review, completing physical health checks, documentation, care plans and safety plans, answering the phone and liaising with other services.

The successful candidate will be supported and overseen by the MDT and leadership team for a clear escalation route of any concerns and risks arising from the above duties.

This post is not open to Trainees. The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).

Your qualification must be accredited (officially recognised). This gives assurance that your qualification has met standards set by external regulators. The awarding body (examinations board) must be recognised by either Ofqual (for England); CCEA (for Northern Ireland); Welsh Government (for Wales) or SQA (for Scotland). Some examples of the awarding bodies we use/accept for Health and Social Care are: City and Guilds; NCFE; Cache; NOCN; Pearson

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and families affected by eating disorders? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join our friendly and established multidisciplinary Eating Disorder Service. Applicants must hold a relevant professional registration, have completed their preceptorship and possess a minimum of 18 months post-qualification experience at the point of application.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist community service supporting children and young people with eating disorders. The role includes assessment, care coordination, physical health monitoring and delivery of evidence-based interventions.

The successful candidate will work across both our core community team and specialist Home Treatment pathways, supporting a 7-day service. You will play a key role in coordinating care for young people requiring intensive support, providing supervision and contributing to the home treatment pathway development.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families. In return, we offer a supportive team environment, regular supervision, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real difference every day.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide eating disorder services and treatment to young people and their families across North Yorkshire and York. The team operate out of Orca House, York and Humming bird House, Harrogate , also providing outreach to Northallerton and Scarborough. The post holder will be based in either York or Harrogate, however may be asked to travel to other bases due to service need.

The team includes clinical psychologists, family therapists, nurses, dietitians, psychiatrists and social workers. Therefore, the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team is a requirement.

The post holder will provide evidence based assessment and treatment based interventions as part of the clinical eating disorder pathways, and offer input to individuals, their families and carers in a clinic setting. The candidate will also provide supervision, and mentorship to students and junior staff working within the team. The post holder will support the team with service development using the Trust's quality improvement methods .

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician to join our successful team and contribute towards developing our services. The successful applicant will share our vision and be committed to our values and goals for the delivery of the best care to our patients. If you would like to work for an organisation that ensures excellence in patient care is achievable, then we would like to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced or newly qualified technician, we can offer further development and training to extend your role in improving patient care.

Applicants should hold Level 3 BTEC / NVQ Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. (At the time of applying Pre-registration pharmacy technicians need to be due to qualify /register in four months or less.

Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department as a qualified technician or as a student technician is desirable although applications from qualified pharmacy technicians working in the community sector are welcome.

The role involves providing ward based medicines management services to wards within Roseberry Park Hospital and accuracy checking in the dispensary.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide technical aspects of the pharmacy medicines management and medicines optimisation services, working at Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough.

You will work with the other pharmacy colleagues, in the dispensary and wards, to provide patients with an accurate and timely supply of medication from admission through to discharge.

You should be able to competently clinically check an array of medication from a variety of order forms.

You will be responsible for a range of technical duties in the dispensary to aid in the smooth and efficient running of the department and will assist the Clinical Pharmacists and Senior Pharmacy Technicians in the provision of a ward based medicines optimisation service.

You will deliver the technical clinical pharmacy service and promote medicines optimisation across a variety of specialities under the direction of the Lead Pharmacy Technician, whilst promoting at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Health Care Support Worker to join our Childrens Outpatient Team.

This post will be predominantly based at University Hospital of North Durham but travel to other sites is required. Our team supports around 32,000 appointments per year so this is a busy role where no two days are the same. There are two vacant roles , one is for 26.25 hours; 8.15am-5.30pm shifts Monday-Friday to meet the needs of the service. One is for a 22 hour post.

You will be welcoming children and families to the department, supporting Consultant and Nurse led clinics, performing clinical observations and supporting our nursing team with investigations and procedures. You will be expected to take bloods after appropriate training. As well as being a great team player, were looking for someone who is flexible, has initiative and excellent communication skills and will take pride in ensuring the department is maintained to a high standard.

This is a Trustwide role so whilst you'll be predominantly based at UHND , you will be required to travel to Darlington Memorial, Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street Hospitals and Stanley Primary Care centre; you must be able to travel independently across site.

Main duties of the job

You will be welcoming children and families to the department, supporting Consultant and Nurse led clinics, performing clinical observations and supporting our nursing team with investigations and procedures. You will be expected to take bloods after appropriate training. As well as being a great team player, were looking for someone who is flexible, has initiative and excellent communication skills and will take pride in ensuring the department is maintained to a high standard

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a band 4 Cancer Care Coordinator to work alongside our Upper GI cancer specialist nursing team providing non-clinical support. This exciting role will be based in Durham and will underpin the delivery of the personalised care agenda to people affected by cancer.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have excellent communication skills, are empathathetic, excellent problem solvers, and have a passion for delivering high quality person-centred care. You will provide the nursing team with administrative support, alongside non-clinical support and signposting for patients.

You will be qualified to NVQ Level 3 or have equivalent experience, possess good IT skills and have experience working in a healthcare setting. You will also be able to demonstrate resilience, compassion and a willingness to embrace innovation.

In return we can offer a warm and welcoming environment where you will be fully trained and supported to deliver the teams obectives.

Main duties of the job

You will be based with the Upper GI cancer specialist nursing team where you will assist with the day to day running of the service. This includes:

- Supporting the Multi Disciplinary Team meetings and outcomes to ensure the timely management of patients on a cancer pathway.

- Delivering personalised care through the use of Holistic Needs Assessments, health & wellbeing offers, Patient Statified Follow Up (PSFU), treatment summaries, referals to support services, and close working with the Macmillan Information and Support Team.

- Liaising with community and primary care teams to facilitate the timely management and treatment for patients.

- Advocating for patients, helping them navigate health & social care while empowering them to make the best choices for their needs.

- Providing support to those who may be upset or distressed.

- Considering any support needed in relation to health literacy and health inequalities.

- Dealing with enquiries from people dealing with cancer, these may be face to face, over the phone or by email.

- Visiting hospital departments to offer support to patients or family members as needed.

Some travel across sites is expected.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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Job summary

What was it that made you decide to become a nurse? Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need? Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving? Whatever your reason, at HC One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career where your kindness will be truly rewarded. Whether you are at the start of your exciting career journey, or have years of experience as a registered nurse, working within a care home environment can be incredibly rewarding It embodies the practice of nursing, all while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with Residents and their loved ones. We are looking for kind nurses to join our dedicated care home teams across the country, offering enhanced rates of pay that progress with your experience alongside a wide range of attractive company benefits

Main duties of the job

As a nurse at HC-One, you will build on your existing skill set, practicing in a nurse-led environment, developing complex decision making and collaborative skills - to name but a few! You will make a difference to our Residents at a time of their life when they may feel the most vulnerable, and they will look to you to guide and support them in life-changing decisions, which is a humbling and unbelievably rewarding part of the role. You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC

About us

At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve

Job summary

Vacancies across the Trust area, Newburn, Hebburn and Wynyard

Are you considering your next step in your clinical career and want to work in a supportive environment? Use your skills and experience to serve and protect the people in your area.

Come and join the team.

We are looking for experienced clinicians to work full or part-time within our Integrated Urgent Care Clinical Assessment Service in order to assess and deliver care to patients across all age-groups, some with complex needs.

You will be providing assessment, medication advice and health information, supporting individuals to access the appropriate level of care including advice to manage their symptoms at home. Everyone at NEAS plays an important part in making sure all of our patients receive the correct treatment and care appropriate to their individual needs. It's an exciting environment to work in, and the job satisfaction immense.

It's an exciting environment to work in, and the job satisfaction immense.

Main duties of the job

Senior Clinical Advisors are required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the service provided by providing high-quality, evidence-based healthcare to the immediate needs of the patient.

You will require a critical understanding of detailed theoretical and practical knowledge and have specialist knowledge and experience. A depth of knowledge and understanding which enables you to perform at a high level of practice, take a leadership role, use and develop evidence to inform your practice and deal with complex, unpredictable patient presentations. You will be responsible for the telephone assessment of health and clinical needs, utilising professional clinical judgement, supported by NHS Pathways and other suitable clinical decision support systems across both 111 and 999.

The role requires generalist and specialist skills to assess and deliver care to patients across all age-groups. You will provide assessment, medication advice and health information supporting individuals to access the appropriate level of care including advice to manage their symptoms at home. You will be responsible for the supervision, teaching and preceptorship, coaching and mentoring of other staff, which may include; students, other clinicians and health advisor.

About us

We employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.

Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!

Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.

We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.

We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.

Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".

We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dyslexia Smart Award employer, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.

Job summary

Carmel Medical Practice are currently recruiting for a Salaried General Medical Practitioner to help deliver our vision of high-quality medical services at our well-established, progressive, friendly practice team in Darlington.

We are looking to employ a Salaried GP on 4-6 sessions per week, this will include one duty session each week and may include cover of an enhanced access session (TBC).

We offer a flexible approach to division of roles and responsibilities within our small friendly and experienced practice team. The clinical teams are also well supported by an excellent administration and management team; this allows our GPs to concentrate on clinical work.

We provide an excellent opportunity for General Practitioners wishing to join our highly respected and friendly team.

We offer an excellent salary and employment benefits and NHS pension, including 6 weeks annual leave pro rata and 1 week study leave

Role progression and personal development opportunities

We provide peer support, educational opportunities and help towards mandatory training and appraisal.

Main duties of the job

Provide a range of medical services as defined in the core contract, additional and enhanced services where appropriate.

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare works within the organisation.

Assess the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

Develop care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice; disease management protocols, provide counselling and health education

Work within local policy for prescribing

Be available and accessible to patients

Maximise effective use of current clinical computer systems. Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Compile and issue computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions

Support the development of the practice in training GP's and nursing students

Provide Free certification in line with Schedule 9 of the GMS regulations (1992)

Provide emergency cover if needed

About us

Carmel Medical Practice has:

11,860 patient practice in a modern purpose built building

Team comprising 4 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, a Nurse Practitioner, along with an experienced and diverse allied healthcare team. The Practice is also a GP Training Practice.

• Daily phlebotomy clinics
• In House Pharmacist team comprising of Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician
• Respiratory and Diabetes specialist nurses
• Fantastic support in place both clinical and administrative
• Uses System One clinical system
• GMS contract

Job summary

Housekeepers are responsible to provide and maintain cleaning and catering services as part of the Hotel Services team to office, patient and communal areas within the Trust. Ensuring a clean, safe and supportive environment for staff and patients working towards their recovery.

You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic. You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

We require a friendly, positive thinking, organised and motivated individual to work as a Housekeeper part time, 15 hours within the Trusts Hotel Services Team.

The post holder will be based at Foss Park Hospital York YO31 8TA and will be required to work shifts between the hours of 7am-6pm Monday to Sunday on a rota basis including Bank Holidays.

You should be highly motivated, reliable, and flexible also willing to work at short notice as there may be opportunities for extra hours.

Experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment are essential as you will be working in a demanding environment. Catering and food service experience would be beneficial along with a passion to providing high standards of customer service.

Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health and learning disabilities is essential. Also, the ability to provide a positive approach and image, when working with relevant client groups throughout the Trust.

Candidates must possess Food Hygiene Certificate level 2 or work towards successful completion in an agreed timescale.

Essential are; Numeracy, Literacy and IT level 2. (Equivalent to GCSE grades 9 to 4 (A* to C in old GCSE grading system)NVQ Level 2 Housekeeping is desirable.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to undertake further training and qualifications as deemed necessary to the position within agreed timescales.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

Relief Housekeepers are responsible to provide and maintain cleaning and catering services as part of the Hotel Services team to office, patient and communal areas within the Trust. Ensuring a clean, safe and supportive environment for staff and patients working towards their recovery.

You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic. You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

We require a friendly, positive thinking, organised and motivated individual to work as a Relief Housekeeper within the York area as part of the Hotel Services Team.

The post holder will be based at Huntington House and will be required to travel independently around the Scarborough, Malton & York area (not exclusive to these areas). The hours of work will be between 7.00 am-8.00 pm including weekends and bank holidays.

You should be highly motivated, reliable, and flexible also willing to work at short notice as there may be opportunities for extra hours.

Experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment are essential as you will be working in a demanding environment. Catering and food service experience would be beneficial along with a passion to providing high standards of customer service.

Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health and learning disabilities setting is essential. Also, the ability to provide a positive approach and image, when working with relevant client groups throughout the Trust.

Candidates must possess Food Hygiene Certificate level 2 or work towards successful completion in an agreed timescale.

Essential are; Numeracy, Literacy and IT level 2. (Equivalent to GCSE grades 9 to 4 (A* to C in old GCSE grading system)

NVQ Level 2 Housekeeping is desirable. All candidates should demonstrate a commitment to undertake further training and qualifications as deemed necessary to the position within agreed timescales.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

To provide cleaning and catering services as part of a team, to office, patient and communal areas within the Trust.

To interact compassionately with patients and carers at all times. Patients have a range of mental health conditions or learning disabilities.

To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.

To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

To promote at all times a positive image of Hotel Services and the wider Trust.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

We require friendly, positive thinking, organised and motivated individuals to work as a Bank Porter/Housekeeper within the Trusts Hotel Services Team.

Porter/Housekeepers are responsible to provide and maintain cleaning and catering services as part of the Hotel Services team to office, patient and communal areas within the Trust. Ensuring a clean, safe and supportive environment for staff and patients working towards their recovery.

You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic. You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement.

The post holder will be based at West Park Hospital and will be required to work shifts 6-2 14.00-22-00 and 22.00-7.00, weekends and bank holidays.

You should be highly motivated, reliable, and flexible also willing to work at short notice as there may be opportunities for extra hours.

Experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment are essential as you will be working in a demanding environment. Catering and food service experience would be beneficial along with a passion to providing high standards of customer service.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.