Job summary

This 6 month post offers excellent experience and training in Paediatrics. East Lancashire Hospitals is the largest Acute Trust in the North West Region. The Paediatric Service is extremely busy with a wealth of clinical cases to learn from in the Acute and Outpatient settings. The case mix seen is very diverse due to the characteristics of the local population. We care for many children with a variety of complex and rare conditions as well as those with more common problems. The clinical experience we offer is ideal to help prepare for postgraduate examinations or for wider professional development

Main duties of the job

1. Full shift rota covering 2 sites for Paediatrics (Neonatology excluded), which are new contract, 'New deal' and European Working Time Directive compliant. The post holder will supervise the Paediatric Junior Clinical Fellow's work.2. Participate in General Paediatric Ward Rounds with the Ward-based Consultant of the week.3. Work within the team to provide on-going high quality care for inpatients and seeing referrals in theChildren's Observation and Assessment Unit or in the Emergency Department.4. General Paediatric Clinics seeing new and follow-up patients under the supervision of a Consultant Paediatrician.

About us

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust was formed in 2003 from the merger of Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley NHS Trust and the Burnley Hospitals NHS Trust. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides a caring service to a population of approximately 521,000. The trust is rated in the top quartile of places to work in the national staff survey.Services are provided from two main sites, the Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Hospital. The Royal Blackburn Hospital and Phase V at Burnley General Hospital are significant PFI developments.

Job summary

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Are you an enthusiastic, organised, and motivated administrator looking for a rewarding role within a supportive healthcare team?

We are seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to join our Community Mental Health Team based in Hull. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our practitioners and medical staff, helping to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

What we can offer you:

• A full-time position (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
• A welcoming, supportive, and friendly team environment
• Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing development opportunities
• Regular supervision and support to help you succeed in your role
• Free on-site parking
• Access to a range of NHS staff benefits

Main duties of the job

• Providing admin support to the team and medics.
• Organising clinics, appointments, inputting onto SystmOne, general tasks, liaising with clients, carers.
• Reception cover.
• A high level of organisational an interpersonal skill required.
• Ability to change improve procedures.
• Problem solving.
• The successful candidate will hold RSA 3 and OCR 3 / ECDL advanced or equivalent. Also previous experience of carrying out a range of administrative procedures in an office setting.
• Experience of using software including Microsoft Word / excel would be advantageous as would the use of SystmONe.
• Supervision and guidance for less experienced staff will also be expected.
• A flexible approach will be expected for absence / annual leave cover.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Dietitian to join our team of 16 specialist Oncology Dietitians at Addenbrooke's Hospital as our Band 7 Head and Neck Team Lead.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Dietitian with Oncology experience to take a leadership role in the delivery and development of Specialist Dietetic Services for patients with head and neck cancer.

This is an exciting period of development for cancer services in Cambridge, including the development of the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. The new hospital represents a major opportunity to transform cancer care, research and innovation, bringing together specialist clinical services and research to improve outcomes for patients.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to this evolving cancer landscape and help shape the future delivery of specialist nutritional care for people affected by head and neck cancer.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to combine specialist clinical practice, leadership, education and service development within a busy Tertiary Oncology Centre. You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking dietetic service where your expertise will help shape the delivery of care for patients with head and neck cancer.

If you are an experienced Dietitian looking for an opportunity to lead a specialist service, develop innovative pathways and contribute to the future of cancer care in Cambridge, then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will lead the Head and Neck Oncology Dietetic Team, working closely with our multidisciplinary colleagues to provide high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care throughout the patient pathway. Our Head and Neck Oncology Team comprises of a Band 7 Lead, a Band 6, a rotational B6 and a Dietetic Assistant.

You will support patients undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, managing the complex nutritional challenges associated with Head and Neck Cancer. This will include supporting patients with dysphagia, treatment-related toxicities, enteral feeding and the transition between different stages of treatment and recovery.

As the Band 7 Lead, you will provide professional leadership to the Head and Neck Oncology Dietetic Team and contribute to the ongoing development of specialist pathways, standards and models of care. You will work closely with colleagues across Dietetics, Oncology, Surgery, Radiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Nursing and the wider multidisciplinary team.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity to work within MAIS service as an a experienced Mental Health Practitioner within Adult Mental Health Services. You will work within a registered-led multi-disciplinary Service delivering mental health assessments and interventions providing outstanding care in the community for Service Users.

As a Community Mental Health Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to provide a range of evidence based, recovery focussed interventions on both an individual and group basis to service users and their carers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with and provide consultation to the wider support networks.

All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Job Share(s) Considered

"please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity

Main duties of the job

You will, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team in accordance with Livewell policies, work collaboratively with service users with a significant degree of mental health complexity, their carers and other agencies, enabling them to access mental health specialist support when required in line with Recovery and Trauma Informed Principles.

You will manage a defined caseload, working closely with other statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide specialist mental health assessment and evidenced based treatments (both individual and group work based) for people mental health symptoms and complex presentations. You will deliver care in line with agreed principles and policies.

You will be responsible for prioritising workload and providing clinical advice to junior staff.

You will also be able to offer consultation to other services and contribute to multi agency forum, you will contribute to the training of others.

You will participate in, and chair, Risk Management and Professionals meetings.

You will have access to support and supervision from an experienced multi- disciplinary team.

You will contribute to the development of training programmes for junior staff and the local induction programme and mentor students.

You will lead on investigations for complaints, SIRI;s and grievances.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

B9832-2026-NM-10438

Job locations

Crownhill Court

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The role works across multi-disciplinary teams who proactively provide a range of evidence-based interventions, including therapies and recovery orientated support for those with presenting mental health symptoms and presentation with complexity within the community.

This role links directly to Community Mental Health Services.

The service is made of up various mental health professionals who work with people to support recovery. Offering various therapeutic interventions to support individuals.

This role exists to make sure people receive the right support at the right time by coordinating care, strengthening communication between teams, and keeping a clear focus on safety and continuity. The post holder will work closely with partner agencies, families, and other professionals to ensure plans are joined up and responsive to changing needs.

SCOPE AND RANGE

The services are dedicated to enhancing the quality of mental health care and improving outcomes for adults with mental health needs in Plymouth. They work collaboratively with colleagues across relevant departments, developing tailored plans and delivering holistic bio psychosocial assessments and support to identify each patients mental health needs and any risks they may pose to themselves or others.

The teams work in close collaboration with other services including the CMHT, Personality Disorders and Complex Emotional Needs Service, Adult Social Care and voluntary sector.

The role includes a high level of autonomous working, with the post holder carrying out high-quality skilled mental health assessments and providing risk formulation and care plans for patients using the service. This will be in close collaboration with family, friends and carers.

Care is generally provided in peoples homes and in other community settings. The post holder will work across various Livewell and community sites.

The post holder will provide support and supervision to junior staff such as preceptor nurses, community support workers and peer support workers within the team.

The post will include flexible working patterns over the 7-day week to incorporate cover for a 24/7 service, including nights on-call if required.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will be expected to be able to make clear clinical decisions based on the analysis of often complex presenting difficulties; this can include being the decision maker in terms of the onward care plan for patients experiencing crisis mental health needs.

Undertake holistic and comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment of patients referred to the service.

Utilise a range of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of individual patients and the clinical/ home setting in which they are seen

Ability to match patient need with available skills and resources.

Work closely with peer support workers and volunteers to enhance patient experience.

Provide a consultation-liaison service to clinicians and clinical teams referring to the teams. This will include giving specialist advice on care, treatment and patients management issues.

To be part of a multi-disciplinary team approach responding to individuals.

To provide skilled telephone advice to referrers, patients, and carers

To provide skilled telephone-based support to help avoid further escalation of an issue

To offer an mental health assessments and appointments in a location most convenient/appropriate for the patient; this may be in their home, telephone or in a clinical setting.

To provide MH assessment to patients to identify presenting symptoms and concerns.

Identify the most appropriate intervention required for patient, with an emphasis on positive risk management, and refer, as necessary.

Following assessments provide high quality assessment reports/letters to the relevant professionals. Monitor reports by junior staff to ensure they are of the same standards.

Maintain high standards of integrity when communicating with patients and others.

Demonstrate ability to use IT systems effectively including email and clinical systems used by the team.

Possess a good working knowledge of mental health legislation including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards and use this in relation to advising and planning care, independently or with other professionals.

The post holder will provide assessment and interventions in the setting most appropriate to meet the patients needs.

Be able to make clinical decision.

Maintain high standards of clinical care to patients.

Formulate care plans, implement, and evaluate them alongside patients and carers ensuring informed consent is obtained.

To work within their professional registration (NMC, HCPC, BCAP) only.

Responsibility for People Management

Provide clinical supervision and line management supervision for junior members of staff.

Have the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations.

Have the ability to foster capability and support staff to develop.

Assist in education programmes provided for junior staff.

Provide mentorship for students both formally and informally.

Participate regularly in recruitment and selection of staff.

The post holder will actively participate in line management supervision with the Team Manager of the Team.

Provide line management for junior staff.

The post holder will actively participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Livewell SW policy.

The post holder will actively participate in the Livewell SW appraisal system and provide appraisals for junior staff.

Support the Team Practice Leads in the effective running of the team and monitoring of standards through effective clinical supervision of junior staff.

To take a clinical lead in absence of managers/ Practice leads.

Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources

To comply with Livewell Southwest financial policies and procedures.

Exercise a duty of care in relation to use of the organisations equipment and resources in a cost-effective manner.

To maintain equipment as issued to them by Livewell Southwest for the job role - Lone working devise, mobile phone and IT equipment.

The post holder would be responsible for the safe storage and stock control levels of medication if required (NMC registered).

The post holder would be expected to be an authorised signatory for the ordering and authorisation of medication if required (NMC registered).

Responsibility for administration

Maintain all records used by the team securely in line with the organisations policy and local practice.

The post holder will be responsible for updating their own practice, knowledge, and skills within their sphere of practice including Livewell SW mandatory training.

Knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Health service delivery.

To take a lead role in the co-ordination of shift ensuring appropriate allocation of work with the available skill mix utilising, prioritising, negotiation, and delegation skills.

Regularly take a lead in clinical meetings ensuring all patients are reviewed and decisions and plans are put into action and represent the patients views.

Liaise with other services to arrange appointments that both meet patient and service demands.

Responsible for electronic contacts and monitor the standard of work of junior staff.

Maintain confidentiality of the patients as per policy whilst sharing information when appropriate to do so.

Keep accurate and contemporaneous electronic/written patient records and comply with professional and organisational record keeping policies.

Comply with local and national policies in relation to confidentiality and information sharing protocols.

Responsibility for people who use our services

Advise referrers/family/patients, medical and other professional staff on the management of patients and contribute to care planning to meet identified needs.

Conduct risk assessments on all patients presenting to the service in line with up-to-date guidance and Livewell Southwest policy. The post holder will have highly developed risk assessment skills to manage complex presentations.

Evaluate effectiveness of care interventions with all disciplines of staff, adjusting care plans where necessary.

To provide skilled telephone advice to referrers, patients, and carers

Refer and signpost people to appropriate mental health services as required both within and outside of the organisations area. Assist people to complete self-referrals when this is in their best interests.

Involve carers and families of people with mental health needs, providing support and advice as needed.

Provide education to patients and carers to enhance their knowledge therefore improving longer-term concordance.

Promote RECOVERY

Provide education to patients and carers in line with current policy and good practice guidelines.

Demonstrate the ability to analyse often large amounts of complex information from a range of other services, assimilate these and their relevance to a persons mental health needs.

Formulate a clinical opinion including an assessment of risk and advise on an appropriate care plan.

Take a lead role in the collaboration and the planning of individual care with patient, carer, other Teams and Services. Including maintaining the safety of patients, staff, and the public in challenging, potentially violent situations.

Adhere to the Policy for the Safe, Secure and Handling of Medicines and local Home Treatment protocols ensuring patients receive medication in a safe and timely fashion.

Assess and monitor the effect of medication and report observations to medical staff.

For full details of this role, please see the attached Job description and personnel Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSEThe role works across multi-disciplinary teams who proactively provide a range of evidence-based interventions, including therapies and recovery orientated support for those with presenting mental health symptoms and presentation with complexity within the community.This role links directly to Community Mental Health Services.The service is made of up various mental health professionals who work with people to support recovery. Offering various therapeutic interventions to support individuals.This role exists to make sure people receive the right support at the right time by coordinating care, strengthening communication between teams, and keeping a clear focus on safety and continuity. The post holder will work closely with partner agencies, families, and other professionals to ensure plans are joined up and responsive to changing needs.SCOPE AND RANGEThe services are dedicated to enhancing the quality of mental health care and improving outcomes for adults with mental health needs in Plymouth. They work collaboratively with colleagues across relevant departments, developing tailored plans and delivering holistic bio psychosocial assessments and support to identify each patients mental health needs and any risks they may pose to themselves or others.The teams work in close collaboration with other services including the CMHT, Personality Disorders and Complex Emotional Needs Service, Adult Social Care and voluntary sector.The role includes a high level of autonomous working, with the post holder carrying out high-quality skilled mental health assessments and providing risk formulation and care plans for patients using the service. This will be in close collaboration with family, friends and carers.Care is generally provided in peoples homes and in other community settings. The post holder will work across various Livewell and community sites.The post holder will provide support and supervision to junior staff such as preceptor nurses, community support workers and peer support workers within the team.The post will include flexible working patterns over the 7-day week to incorporate cover for a 24/7 service, including nights on-call if required.MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESThe post holder will be expected to be able to make clear clinical decisions based on the analysis of often complex presenting difficulties; this can include being the decision maker in terms of the onward care plan for patients experiencing crisis mental health needs.Undertake holistic and comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment of patients referred to the service.Utilise a range of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of individual patients and the clinical/ home setting in which they are seenAbility to match patient need with available skills and resources.Work closely with peer support workers and volunteers to enhance patient experience.Provide a consultation-liaison service to clinicians and clinical teams referring to the teams. This will include giving specialist advice on care, treatment and patients management issues.To be part of a multi-disciplinary team approach responding to individuals.To provide skilled telephone advice to referrers, patients, and carersTo provide skilled telephone-based support to help avoid further escalation of an issueTo offer an mental health assessments and appointments in a location most convenient/appropriate for the patient; this may be in their home, telephone or in a clinical setting.To provide MH assessment to patients to identify presenting symptoms and concerns.Identify the most appropriate intervention required for patient, with an emphasis on positive risk management, and refer, as necessary.Following assessments provide high quality assessment reports/letters to the relevant professionals. Monitor reports by junior staff to ensure they are of the same standards.Maintain high standards of integrity when communicating with patients and others.Demonstrate ability to use IT systems effectively including email and clinical systems used by the team.Possess a good working knowledge of mental health legislation including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards and use this in relation to advising and planning care, independently or with other professionals.The post holder will provide assessment and interventions in the setting most appropriate to meet the patients needs.Be able to make clinical decision.Maintain high standards of clinical care to patients.Formulate care plans, implement, and evaluate them alongside patients and carers ensuring informed consent is obtained.To work within their professional registration (NMC, HCPC, BCAP) only.Responsibility for People ManagementProvide clinical supervision and line management supervision for junior members of staff.Have the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations.Have the ability to foster capability and support staff to develop.Assist in education programmes provided for junior staff.Provide mentorship for students both formally and informally.Participate regularly in recruitment and selection of staff.The post holder will actively participate in line management supervision with the Team Manager of the Team.Provide line management for junior staff.The post holder will actively participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Livewell SW policy.The post holder will actively participate in the Livewell SW appraisal system and provide appraisals for junior staff.Support the Team Practice Leads in the effective running of the team and monitoring of standards through effective clinical supervision of junior staff.To take a clinical lead in absence of managers/ Practice leads.Responsibility for financial and/or physical resourcesTo comply with Livewell Southwest financial policies and procedures.Exercise a duty of care in relation to use of the organisations equipment and resources in a cost-effective manner.To maintain equipment as issued to them by Livewell Southwest for the job role - Lone working devise, mobile phone and IT equipment.The post holder would be responsible for the safe storage and stock control levels of medication if required (NMC registered).The post holder would be expected to be an authorised signatory for the ordering and authorisation of medication if required (NMC registered).Responsibility for administrationMaintain all records used by the team securely in line with the organisations policy and local practice.The post holder will be responsible for updating their own practice, knowledge, and skills within their sphere of practice including Livewell SW mandatory training.Knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Health service delivery.To take a lead role in the co-ordination of shift ensuring appropriate allocation of work with the available skill mix utilising, prioritising, negotiation, and delegation skills.Regularly take a lead in clinical meetings ensuring all patients are reviewed and decisions and plans are put into action and represent the patients views.Liaise with other services to arrange appointments that both meet patient and service demands.Responsible for electronic contacts and monitor the standard of work of junior staff.Maintain confidentiality of the patients as per policy whilst sharing information when appropriate to do so.Keep accurate and contemporaneous electronic/written patient records and comply with professional and organisational record keeping policies.Comply with local and national policies in relation to confidentiality and information sharing protocols.Responsibility for people who use our servicesAdvise referrers/family/patients, medical and other professional staff on the management of patients and contribute to care planning to meet identified needs.Conduct risk assessments on all patients presenting to the service in line with up-to-date guidance and Livewell Southwest policy. The post holder will have highly developed risk assessment skills to manage complex presentations.Evaluate effectiveness of care interventions with all disciplines of staff, adjusting care plans where necessary.To provide skilled telephone advice to referrers, patients, and carersRefer and signpost people to appropriate mental health services as required both within and outside of the organisations area. Assist people to complete self-referrals when this is in their best interests.Involve carers and families of people with mental health needs, providing support and advice as needed.Provide education to patients and carers to enhance their knowledge therefore improving longer-term concordance.Promote RECOVERYProvide education to patients and carers in line with current policy and good practice guidelines.Demonstrate the ability to analyse often large amounts of complex information from a range of other services, assimilate these and their relevance to a persons mental health needs.Formulate a clinical opinion including an assessment of risk and advise on an appropriate care plan.Take a lead role in the collaboration and the planning of individual care with patient, carer, other Teams and Services. Including maintaining the safety of patients, staff, and the public in challenging, potentially violent situations.Adhere to the Policy for the Safe, Secure and Handling of Medicines and local Home Treatment protocols ensuring patients receive medication in a safe and timely fashion.Assess and monitor the effect of medication and report observations to medical staff.For full details of this role, please see the attached Job description and personnel Specification.

Person Specification

Additional requirements And behavioural attributes

Essential

• To participate in on- call structure. Ability to work flexible hours.
• Able to work alone and unsupervised following induction period
• Reflective, curious and creative in approach to patient care
• Responsible and self-motivated, tact, diplomacy and self-confident.
• Able to manage difficult and distressing situations effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable, ability to learn new skills and develop role.
• Display values of being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. commitment to the aims and values of the NHS combined with high personal integrity.
• Committed to developing and improving mental health services.
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.

Specific skills

Essential

• IT skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Risk assessment and formulation skills, including safety planning.
• Robust and positive approach towards risk assessment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise and reprioritise work to meet clinical demand.
• Ability to identify and refer on for unmet need. Working effectively with patients who may have a variety of communication difficulties.
• Triaging referrals based on clinical urgency.
• Ability to manage environmental stress.
• Ability to work in a changing team.
• Articulate with a high level of communication skills.
• Ability to deal with high levels of emotional stress.
• Ability to sustain high levels of concentration.

Desirable

• Staff appraisal skills
• Committed to developing new ideas and improving patient care.
• Physical healthcare skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience of working with people with complex mental ill health within the community, including those who may abuse drugs and/or alcohol
• Significant experience as a Key Worker/ or Home Treatment/Crisis worker
• Experience of working collaboratively with patients and their families/carers
• Previous experience of working at a level relevant to the role, post registration experience in acute mental health.
• Completing complex mental health assessments in a variety of different settings in the community and signposting to relevant services
• Relapse prevention and Recovery Principles
• Experience of working with people in high levels of distress
• Extensive post-qualifying experience of practicing low intensity CBT interventions with people with a range of mental health problems in a community mental health setting

Desirable

• Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring, and teaching to students and other health professionals
• Experience of working in an acute inpatient unit
• Experience of working with older adults
• Experience of working with people with an offending background
• Experience of conducting basic physical health screening
• Previous experience of working in a community mental health setting.
• Evidence of developing and contributing to service development.
• Experience of change in health care.
• Collaborative working with peer support organisations
• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
• Experience working with a psychologist or MH professional
• Experience of managing or supervising junior staff.
• Managing a caseload of clients with a range of mental health presentation.

Qualifications

Essential

• One of the following:
• RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing NMC Registration
• RGN/Dip HE/BSc Registered Nurse NMC Registration
• Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration
• Social Work Degree HCPC Registration
• Paramedic Science Degree/BSc/Dip HE HCPC Registration Registered

Desirable

• Post qualification experience/training in mental health and related issues.
• Clinical Supervision training
• Evidence of completion of statutory and mandatory training
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience.
• Non-medical prescriber or willingness to work towards this where appropriate.
• Leadership qualifications.
• (Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental health nurse, psychological wellbeing practitioner)

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of post registration development.
• Clinical Risk Assessment.
• Safeguarding Adults and Children
• Clinical Governance
• Care program approach & person-centered framework
• Psychological models of care and treatment
• Sound working knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2005).
• Understanding of National guidelines and initiatives related to provision of mental health services
• Understanding of the provision of mental health care and recovery services in the community.
• Specialist knowledge of mental disorders and their impact on physical health.

Desirable

• CBT skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Solution focused therapy skills.
• Physical healthcare skills.
• Motivational interviewing skills.
• DBT skills.
• Cognitive assessment skills.
• Microsoft Outlook.
• Culturally competent assessment and intervention skills
• SystmOne, Care First or other electronic records system also eCPA

Person Specification Additional requirements And behavioural attributes Essential To participate in on- call structure. Ability to work flexible hours. Able to work alone and unsupervised following induction period Reflective, curious and creative in approach to patient care Responsible and self-motivated, tact, diplomacy and self-confident. Able to manage difficult and distressing situations effectively. Flexible and adaptable, ability to learn new skills and develop role. Display values of being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. commitment to the aims and values of the NHS combined with high personal integrity. Committed to developing and improving mental health services. Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport. Specific skills Essential IT skills Ability to prioritise workload Risk assessment and formulation skills, including safety planning. Robust and positive approach towards risk assessment Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to prioritise and reprioritise work to meet clinical demand. Ability to identify and refer on for unmet need. Working effectively with patients who may have a variety of communication difficulties. Triaging referrals based on clinical urgency. Ability to manage environmental stress. Ability to work in a changing team. Articulate with a high level of communication skills. Ability to deal with high levels of emotional stress. Ability to sustain high levels of concentration. Desirable Staff appraisal skills Committed to developing new ideas and improving patient care. Physical healthcare skills Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience of working with people with complex mental ill health within the community, including those who may abuse drugs and/or alcohol Significant experience as a Key Worker/ or Home Treatment/Crisis worker Experience of working collaboratively with patients and their families/carers Previous experience of working at a level relevant to the role, post registration experience in acute mental health. Completing complex mental health assessments in a variety of different settings in the community and signposting to relevant services Relapse prevention and Recovery Principles Experience of working with people in high levels of distress Extensive post-qualifying experience of practicing low intensity CBT interventions with people with a range of mental health problems in a community mental health setting Desirable Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring, and teaching to students and other health professionals Experience of working in an acute inpatient unit Experience of working with older adults Experience of working with people with an offending background Experience of conducting basic physical health screening Previous experience of working in a community mental health setting. Evidence of developing and contributing to service development. Experience of change in health care. Collaborative working with peer support organisations Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience working with a psychologist or MH professional Experience of managing or supervising junior staff. Managing a caseload of clients with a range of mental health presentation. Qualifications Essential One of the following: RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing NMC Registration RGN/Dip HE/BSc Registered Nurse NMC Registration Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration Social Work Degree HCPC Registration Paramedic Science Degree/BSc/Dip HE HCPC Registration Registered Desirable Post qualification experience/training in mental health and related issues. Clinical Supervision training Evidence of completion of statutory and mandatory training Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience. Non-medical prescriber or willingness to work towards this where appropriate. Leadership qualifications. (Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental health nurse, psychological wellbeing practitioner) Knowledge Essential Evidence of post registration development. Clinical Risk Assessment. Safeguarding Adults and Children Clinical Governance Care program approach & person-centered framework Psychological models of care and treatment Sound working knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2005). Understanding of National guidelines and initiatives related to provision of mental health services Understanding of the provision of mental health care and recovery services in the community. Specialist knowledge of mental disorders and their impact on physical health. Desirable CBT skills. Problem solving skills. Solution focused therapy skills. Physical healthcare skills. Motivational interviewing skills. DBT skills. Cognitive assessment skills. Microsoft Outlook. Culturally competent assessment and intervention skills SystmOne, Care First or other electronic records system also eCPA

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

Crownhill Court

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Crownhill Court

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you confident using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word? Do you have strong typing skills and a keen eye for detail? If you're a good communicator with a willingness to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're looking for a proactive and highly organised individual to join our welcoming team in the General Surgery Department. In this dual role, you'll spend 3 days per week working as a Medical Secretary and 2 days tracking patients on the suspected colorectal cancer pathway.

This is a varied role that will require attention to detail, high levels of concentration, and a desire to enable the smooth running of our services. We are looking for a full time candidate with the opportunity to work from home for one day per week.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a complete and comprehensive medical administrative service for allocated Clinicians and their patients.
• Ensure that correspondence from clinicians is typed, edited and sent promptly and accurately, and keep track of diagnostic reports to ensure that patients receive their results in a timely manner.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, sharing responsibility for the smooth running of the administrative service to deliver safe patient care
• To be a first point of contact, answering all telephone enquiries, taking and relaying messages in a polite and helpful manner, and using own judgement to establish the priority of issues and taking action as appropriate.
• To deal with incoming correspondence via email from patients, GPs and other departments, using initiative as appropriate to expedite issues and administer patient appointments when necessary.
• To assist in the fast track treatment for patients with cancer and to ensure referrals to other healthcare professionals are forwarded promptly.
• To ensure patient data and records are up to date and accurate, including: checking patient outcomes are recorded correctly, administration of the RTT pathway, appointments and surgical procedures are requested, uploading clinical information as directed and facilitating transfer of care.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like tolive and work in Bath, explore our RUHstaff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through theDyson Cancer Centreand our commitment toresearch.

Job summary

Are you confident using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word? Do you have strong typing skills and a keen eye for detail? If you're a good communicator with a willingness to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're looking for a proactive and highly organised individual to join our welcoming team in the General Surgery Department. In this role, you'll work closely with an experienced Medical Secretary team, providing vital administrative support in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and making a real difference in the smooth running of our services.

You'll be liaising with a wide range of people - from medical consultants and laboratory staff to patients and GPs - so excellent communication skills are essential.

You don't need NHS experience - just the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to high standards. We offer flexibility in working arrangements and a chance to be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

If you're detail-oriented, confident using Microsoft Office, have strong typing skills, are eager to learn and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a complete and comprehensive medical administrative service including Referral to Treatment (RTT), patient correspondence and editing and formatting letters.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, sharing responsibility for the smooth running of the administrative service to deliver safe patient care
• To be a first point of contact, answering all telephone enquiries, taking and relaying messages in a polite and helpful manner, and using own judgement to establish the priority of issues and taking action as appropriate.
• To deal with incoming correspondence via email from patients, GPs and other departments, using initiative as appropriate to expedite issues and administer patient appointments when necessary.
• Ensure that correspondence from clinicians is typed, edited and sent promptly and accurately, and keep track of diagnostic reports to ensure that patients receive their results in a timely manner.
• To assist in the fast track treatment for patients with cancer and to ensure referrals to other healthcare professionals are forwarded promptly.
• To ensure patient data and records are up to date and accurate, including: checking patient outcomes are recorded correctly, administration of the RTT pathway, appointments and surgical procedures are requested, uploading clinical information as directed and facilitating transfer of care.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Job summary

We are seeking a Clinical Admin Officer to join the Medicine team at Wexham Park Hospital. This is a Full-time role (37.50 hours per week) offered as a Permanent contract.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with Medicine Consultants and their teams. It is ideally suited to candidates with proven administrative experience, strong organisational skills, and a positive approach to change.

As a Clinical Admin Officer, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to Consultants and junior medical staff, ensuring all documentation and patient data is accurately recorded in line with Trust standards.

Main duties of the job

To provide an administrative service to the Department

To plan and organise own work schedule with the use of appropriate planning aids, demonstrating good time management and ensure anticipated difficulties in meeting deadlines are promptly reported

Deal with Consultants requests for actioning urgent correspondence, medico-legal reports and any other appropriate ad hoc correspondence requested in line with the Trusts policies and procedures

To obtain and organise information in support of own work activities, maintain confidentiality in accordance with organisation procedures

Answer queries from colleagues, GP's and patients in a timely and professional manner

To ensure that secure systems are in place for the storage of all resources including computerised information

Scanning and uploading relevant patient medical documents into the Trust's Electronic Patient Record system

To assist clinicians with sending letters using Epic where incomplete patient information or where attachments need to be included

To ensure all phone calls are dealt with - in a professional and timely manner adhering to the local targets set by the department and Trust

To operate the various IT systems used to fulfil the role/department requirements.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Admin Officer to join the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Clinical Admin team at Frimley Park Hospital. Accuracy and attention to detail are a must. Applicants should enjoy working in a busy environment and you will need to be organised, enthusiastic and dedicated with excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

The position will offer the chance to work with Obs & Gynae Consultants and their clinical team. The role is ideally suited to candidates with administrative experience with a positive approach to change. If you enjoy a complex and varied workload this could be the post for you.

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligiblefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Main duties of the job

• To provide an administrative service to the Department.
• To plan and organise own work schedule with the use of appropriate planning aids, demonstrating good time management and ensure anticipated difficulties in meeting deadlines are promptly reported.
• Deal with Consultants requests for actioning urgent correspondence, medico-legal reports and any other appropriate adhoc correspondence requested in line with the Trusts policies and procedures.
• To obtain and organise information in support of own work activities, maintain confidentiality in accordance with organisation procedures.
• Answer queries from colleagues, GP's and patients in a timely and professional manner.
• To ensure that secure systems are in place for the storage of all resources including computerised information.
• To promptly open incoming mail, linking to relevant medical records and distributing post to consultants where necessary.
• Scanning and uploading relevant patient medical documents into the Trust's Electronic Patient Record system.
• Set up and maintain effective filing, bring forward and retrieval systems.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-JLM701

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL1 4HL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Administration or equivalent practical knowledge
• Good education to GCSE standard or equivalent experience
• ECDL or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an office environment
• Competent with current software programmes (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience of working within a team environment

Desirable

• Working in the NHS either in a hospital/private practice/GP setting
• Provide general non-clinical advice
• Call centre experience.
• Experience of using EPIC

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Able to adapt to change
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Understanding of medical terminology
• Judge/analyse situations to resolve patient problems
• Conversant with hospital information systems.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of NHS targets.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 Administration or equivalent practical knowledge Good education to GCSE standard or equivalent experience ECDL or equivalent. Experience Essential Experience of working in an office environment Competent with current software programmes (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience of working within a team environment Desirable Working in the NHS either in a hospital/private practice/GP setting Provide general non-clinical advice Call centre experience. Experience of using EPIC Skills Essential Ability to communicate clearly Ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to prioritise workload Able to adapt to change Excellent interpersonal skills. Desirable Understanding of medical terminology Judge/analyse situations to resolve patient problems Conversant with hospital information systems. Understanding of medical terminology. Knowledge of NHS targets.

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL1 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL1 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced GP Practice Receptionist looking for a full time contract? If yes, this is the right advert for you! We are currently recruiting experienced GP Practice Receptionists to join our dynamic and forward thinking team, we offer a supportive workplace where contributions are truly valued.

Working pattern:

• Mon 8am to 6:30pm with 60min unpaid lunch break
• Tue Off
• Wed 8am to 6:30pm with 60min unpaid lunch break
• Thu 8am to 1pm
• Fri 8am to 6:30pm with 60min unpaid lunch break
• Sat 8am to 12:30pm

These hours are set.

Reception staff work within the practice call centre and on the front counter at either site

Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the Practice including the provision of secretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team

Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies

Uphold the values in the GP Direct mission statement and patient charter

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the reception team may include any or all of the items in the following lists.

• Provide a welcoming effective and efficient reception service to patients and visitors
• Undertake all reception duties as required
• Support clinicians in emergency situations

Call Centre

• Attend to incoming calls from patients and other callers as required, this is a primary element of the roles
• Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments

• Report all Significant events/ incidents in accordance to local protocols
• Process, acknowledge and complete practice notes (PNs) as per rota, twice a day
• Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines, electronically and manually

About us

GP Direct is part of Sphere Primary Care Network (PCN) which is a collection of six constituent GP Practices, which all have a strong reputation for our focus on quality improvement and investing in people. This is an exciting time for individuals seeking a fulfilling and interactive role to join us. We are expanding our services and have undergone a sustained period of growth.

• GP Direct is based at two sites in Harrow, key points include:
• Excellent local reputation with a high Google review score
• A large team of around 30 clinicians and 40 non-clinical staff
• A diverse clinical workforce which includes GPs, nurses, pharmacists, HCAs and an FCP
• Highly skilled and varied admin and reception team of over 40 staff
• Above average QOF and enhanced services achievement year on year
• CQC rating of 'good' overall
• Above average GP Patient Survey results
• Involvement in local and national pilots such as the NHS clinical pharmacists' pilot
• Extensive use of information technology to enhance the patient journey and improve performance

Job summary

Come and join us at Swansea Bay UHB Radiology A Great Place to Work.

Caring for each other, working together, always improving.

Are you an experienced Sonographer who is looking for a new challenge near the beautiful Gower coastline? If so we would like to hear from you!

This post will be based at Singleton Hospital which is a large, acute unit in the North of Swansea. However, you may be required to work on any of the three sites within Swansea Bay Health Board.

Our service offers Sonographers the experience of a wide variety of Ultrasound scanning, including early pregnancy, obstetric, general, gynaecological, small part and vascular US.

You would be working within a dynamic, enthusiastic and hardworking team of Sonographers and alongside a team of supportive radiologists.

A structured induction program will be provided for the successful applicant. The health board is committed to the development of radiographers employed within the service.

A good work life balance is important to us at Swansea Bay UHB however, the opportunity to work additional overtime hours is a possibility.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to expand our dynamic and motivated Ultrasound team and are inviting hard working and enthusiastic Sonographers to apply for a job with us at Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The multidisciplinary ultrasound team at Swansea have an outstanding reputation for the services provided, where the Sonographer team undertakes a comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations that includes Abdominal, Gynaecological, Obstetric, Vascular, MSK, small parts, head and neck, paediatric and sonographer led acute imaging.

The post available would suit experienced hard working sonographers who are interested in developing both clinical and leadership skills. We are looking for professional individuals who are forward thinking with great patient and team working skills. All candidates must have a suitable graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PgC, PgD, MSc) and have current professional registration (HCPC/NMC).

If you have the skills we are looking for or would like to broaden those you already have, then we look forward to hearing from you.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialize in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job summary

"Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Administration Assistant to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, proactive, and motivated individual to play a key role in supporting the effective delivery of our services. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department while maintaining excellent standards of customer service and professionalism.

Working closely with colleagues, managers, and key stakeholders, you will contribute to a collaborative and supportive working environment, demonstrating strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload. This fixed-term position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, further develop your skills, and make a meaningful contribution during an important period of service development and improvement.

If you are an enthusiastic and adaptable administrator looking for your next challenge, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

• Providing admin support to the team and medics.
• Organising clinics, appointments, inputting onto SystmOne, general tasks, liaising with clients, carers.
• Reception cover.
• A high level of organisational an interpersonal skill required.
• Ability to change improve procedures.
• Problem solving.
• Experience of using software including Microsoft Word / excel would be advantageous as would the use of SystmONe.
• Supervision and guidance for less experienced staff will also be expected.
• A flexible approach will be expected for absence / annual leave cover.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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Job summary

Royal Free London is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Junior Pharmacists to join our pharmacy team. All trainee pharmacists, newly qualified, or pharmacists considering a sector change are welcome to apply. You will be part of our band 6 rotational Foundation Training programme, which is aimed at helping you develop your knowledge and skills.

You will have the exciting opportunity to partake in a huge variety of rotations designed to provide a sound development of clinical foundation in your pharmacy careers and potentially work cross site. The rotations include technical services/manufacturing, medicine, care of the elderly, surgery (including vascular, orthopedics, hepatobiliary surgeries), renal, patient services, obstetrics and gynaecology, medicines advice, PITU (Planned Investigation and Treatment Unit) and HIV.

Main duties of the job

To provide professional and clinical input to the pharmaceutical services in all relevant areas of the pharmacy department on a rotational basis. The successful candidate(s) will complete a comprehensive training programme in these rotations: patient services, renal, acute medicine, surgical, HIV services, manufacturing services and medicines information.

All post holders will undertake a post-graduate diploma within the first year of employment supported by an internal structured training and mentorship programme.

Key duties of the role include:

Provision of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service for the Royal Free London hospital you are appointed to work atProvision of screening, dispensing, and checking services through the main or satellite dispensariesProvision of medicines advice to other health professionals and patientsProvision of a technical pharmacy service including final product releaseOpportunities to partake in audits, service improvement, high-cost drug applications and drug usage reviews as you progress through your training

Annual leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays.

You will also be expected to participate in the out of hours, weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department. Outside of working hours the on-call pharmacist is solely responsible for providing a pharmacy service to the hospital including advice on medicines and emergency supply.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8181780-A

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
• GPhC (GB) registration

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive foundation training year
• Experience of screening, dispensing and checking prescriptions
• Experience of medication counselling

Desirable

• Hospital experience

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good clinical decision making and patient prioritisation skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Computer literate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good general pharmaceutical knowledge
• Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demands
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
• Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
• Audit and QI experience
• Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall.
• Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self motivated and, hardworking
• Accurate/meticulous
• Reliable with good attendance record

Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent) GPhC (GB) registration Experience Essential Comprehensive foundation training year Experience of screening, dispensing and checking prescriptions Experience of medication counselling Desirable Hospital experience Skills and aptitudes Essential Good clinical decision making and patient prioritisation skills Good written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to manage time effectively Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels Ability to work alone and as part of a team Computer literate Ability to work under pressure Good general pharmaceutical knowledge Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demands Ability to follow standard operating procedures Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged Understanding of NHS national and local priorities Audit and QI experience Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall. Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self motivated and, hardworking Accurate/meticulous Reliable with good attendance record

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Come and join our busy team of Medical Secretaries based in either Southport or Ormskirk Hospital sites. We are looking for experienced Medical Secretaries with a background in healthcare to join our existing team. We offer on the job training and support from our teams alongside a Trust which can offer ongoing learning and apprenticeships, so that all our staff have the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

We have the following vacancies currently available:

30 hours in gynaecology, working Tuesday to Friday based at Ormskirk Hospital

30 hours in general surgery/vascular, working Tuesday to Friday based at Southport Hospital

We are happy to have a chat or arrange for an informal visit. Come and see what we can offer you.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment

Main duties of the job

It is expected that applicants will have appropriate knowledge of working in a medical environment and also demonstrate a background of working in an office environment with the ability to liaise with all relevant departments within the Trust and multiple outside agencies.

Being a team player is essential together with first-rate organisational skills. This post is an important role within the Vascular team.

You must:

• Have previous medical secretarial experience
• Have an extensive knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience of minute taking

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

409-7791853-D

Job locations

Southport & Ormskirk Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day organisation, planning and management responsibilities of the Consultants and their teams through the maintenance of their annual leave, their diary, the arrangement of meetings, travel and other appointments.
• To act as first point of contact for patients, GPs, external organisations and members of the general public seeking information and support from the hospital. The post holder must be able to triage the calls appropriately as well as deal sympathetically with people who may be bereaved, distressed or angry using tact, persuasion and discretion, assessing priorities and initiating action as required.
• Answer telephone queries and provide non-clinical advice regarding patient care and appointments/admissions to patients, Trust staff, referring GPs and Consultants, making appropriate judgement using acquired knowledge and experience.
• Communicate with patients/parents regarding personal and highly sensitive information.
• Typing urgent clinical and non-clinical correspondence and reports including the transcription and management of audio sources (eg, digital dictation) using initiative in managing and prioritising workload.
• Compose routine and non-routine letters and produce typed clinical correspondence including the transcription of audio dictation.
• Attend, take and transcribe minutes for meetings as required within the specialty and implement any follow-up action points.
• Access the computerised Patient Administration System (CareFlow) for relevant patient details, updating records and registering patients as required.
• Maintain and update specialty-specific databases.
• Retrieve radiology and pathology results from core clinical systems.
• Take action as necessary in respect of all patients who fail to attend in accordance with the Trusts policy and the consultants special instructions.
• Ensure the timely despatch of all relevant information to GPs, other medical staff and external organisations in relation to the locally agreed requirements.
• To evaluate and re-prioritise own workload in accordance with competing demands from patients, medical staff and others.
• Prioritise work to ensure that medical staff are provided with necessary information to take appropriate clinical action.
• Liaise with the Cancer Services Department of patients to be discussed at the Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
• In conjunction with the support medical secretary/ies and clerical officer(s) within the department ensure that administrative duties are allocated and completed in a timely manner and distribution of workload is done to utilise the resources and support available.
• Ensure that all investigation results are shown to the relevant clinicians in a timely manner and make arrangements for any follow up actions required eg urgent appointments.
• Where applicable ensure waiting time performance targets are achieved.
• Type theatre lists and distribute as required.
• Co-operate in the introduction of new technology as it may apply.
• Be instrumental in preventing complaints from service users, resolving informal complaints and supporting the formal complaints process.
• In line with the Trusts standing financial instructions, handle cash/cheques for the Consultants and teams, patients and other external sources.
• Provide full secretarial support with respect to teaching/meetings as directed by medical staff, e.g. preparing PowerPoint presentations using clinical data and information via the internet.
• Maintain database of clinical activity as required to assist in clinical audit.

Provide guidance to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) and self-supervision in terms of:

• Liaising with other medical secretaries in the department to ensure an efficient service.
• When necessary, exercise initiative to allocate work to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) in a fair and reasonable manner.
• Make economical use of supplies. When necessary, maintain control of stock including stationery supplies.
• Deputise for others and provide cross cover within the team during absences.
• Assist in the orientation of new or temporary members of staff by demonstrating own duties.
• Working independently, plan and prioritise own workload following appropriate Trust and Medical Secretary policies and processes, suggesting improvements where necessary.

Job description Job responsibilities Support the day-to-day organisation, planning and management responsibilities of the Consultants and their teams through the maintenance of their annual leave, their diary, the arrangement of meetings, travel and other appointments. To act as first point of contact for patients, GPs, external organisations and members of the general public seeking information and support from the hospital. The post holder must be able to triage the calls appropriately as well as deal sympathetically with people who may be bereaved, distressed or angry using tact, persuasion and discretion, assessing priorities and initiating action as required. Answer telephone queries and provide non-clinical advice regarding patient care and appointments/admissions to patients, Trust staff, referring GPs and Consultants, making appropriate judgement using acquired knowledge and experience. Communicate with patients/parents regarding personal and highly sensitive information. Typing urgent clinical and non-clinical correspondence and reports including the transcription and management of audio sources (eg, digital dictation) using initiative in managing and prioritising workload. Compose routine and non-routine letters and produce typed clinical correspondence including the transcription of audio dictation. Attend, take and transcribe minutes for meetings as required within the specialty and implement any follow-up action points. Access the computerised Patient Administration System (CareFlow) for relevant patient details, updating records and registering patients as required. Maintain and update specialty-specific databases. Retrieve radiology and pathology results from core clinical systems. Take action as necessary in respect of all patients who fail to attend in accordance with the Trusts policy and the consultants special instructions. Ensure the timely despatch of all relevant information to GPs, other medical staff and external organisations in relation to the locally agreed requirements. To evaluate and re-prioritise own workload in accordance with competing demands from patients, medical staff and others. Prioritise work to ensure that medical staff are provided with necessary information to take appropriate clinical action. Liaise with the Cancer Services Department of patients to be discussed at the Multidisciplinary Team Meetings. In conjunction with the support medical secretary/ies and clerical officer(s) within the department ensure that administrative duties are allocated and completed in a timely manner and distribution of workload is done to utilise the resources and support available. Ensure that all investigation results are shown to the relevant clinicians in a timely manner and make arrangements for any follow up actions required eg urgent appointments. Where applicable ensure waiting time performance targets are achieved. Type theatre lists and distribute as required. Co-operate in the introduction of new technology as it may apply. Be instrumental in preventing complaints from service users, resolving informal complaints and supporting the formal complaints process. In line with the Trusts standing financial instructions, handle cash/cheques for the Consultants and teams, patients and other external sources. Provide full secretarial support with respect to teaching/meetings as directed by medical staff, e.g. preparing PowerPoint presentations using clinical data and information via the internet. Maintain database of clinical activity as required to assist in clinical audit. Provide guidance to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) and self-supervision in terms of: Liaising with other medical secretaries in the department to ensure an efficient service. When necessary, exercise initiative to allocate work to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) in a fair and reasonable manner. Make economical use of supplies. When necessary, maintain control of stock including stationery supplies. Deputise for others and provide cross cover within the team during absences. Assist in the orientation of new or temporary members of staff by demonstrating own duties. Working independently, plan and prioritise own workload following appropriate Trust and Medical Secretary policies and processes, suggesting improvements where necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in administrative discipline
• RSA II / III Typing or Word Processing or equivalent experience

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL
• British Society of Medical Secretaries Diploma or Advanced AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous secretarial experience
• Previous medical secretary experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrable skills in problem solving

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Audio and touch typing with a high level of accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Customer service skills
• Able to use own initiative
• Ability to work in a pressured environment and prioritise workload
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration with frequent interruptions

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Other

Essential

• There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position at a desk for a substantial proportion of the working day
• There is a requirement for periods of frequent concentration with occasional interruptions
• Ability to deal with distressed patients or bereaved relatives, also the frequent need to type up documents of a distressing nature
• Requirement to use VDU equipment more or less continuously throughout the day

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 or equivalent in administrative discipline RSA II / III Typing or Word Processing or equivalent experience Desirable European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL British Society of Medical Secretaries Diploma or Advanced AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous secretarial experience Previous medical secretary experience Knowledge of medical terminology Demonstrable skills in problem solving Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills Essential Audio and touch typing with a high level of accuracy Good communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Organisational skills Customer service skills Able to use own initiative Ability to work in a pressured environment and prioritise workload Ability to maintain high levels of concentration with frequent interruptions Desirable Knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Other Essential There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position at a desk for a substantial proportion of the working day There is a requirement for periods of frequent concentration with occasional interruptions Ability to deal with distressed patients or bereaved relatives, also the frequent need to type up documents of a distressing nature Requirement to use VDU equipment more or less continuously throughout the day

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport & Ormskirk Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport & Ormskirk Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital have an exciting opportunity to join our team as the lead specialist pharmacist in trauma and orthopaedics (T&O). We are looking recruit an experienced pharmacist with a keen interest in peri-operative management of patients undergoing elective surgery, and the medicines optimisation of patients following falls or trauma to become an integral part of our well established multidisciplinary team.

The successful applicant will take lead responsibility to support and implement quality-driven inpatient and outpatient services within T&O alongside our lead consultants and advanced nurse practitioners. This will ensure treatments prescribed are used in a safe, effective, prudent, patient-centred and efficient manner.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will promote safe and cost-effective prescribing across the Trust in collaboration with the consultants, pre-op clinics and the orthopaedic MDT. You will lead in drug usage analysis, identification of budget pressures arising from new products, co-ordination of projects and audits and the development and maintenance of guidelines, policies and protocols relating to orthopaedic surgery. You will have significant input into the choice of therapy prescribed for people with immobility, pain and preventative bone health based upon their comorbidities and response to treatment, and prescribing of appropriate treatment.

In addition to supporting our orthopaedic services, the post holder will provide a clinical pharmacy service to our acute surgical wards.

The Trust has recently undergone the implementation of EPMA and the post-holder will have a significant input into improved prescribing and therapeutic drug monitoring using electronic systems.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

RADIOLOGY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS CLERK - Band 3

37.5 hrs

1 X WTE

Do you want to be part of our very friendly, hard-working and forward-thinking Appointments Team? If yes - a vacancy has arisen in this area of the Radiology Department.

Merseyside and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is a busy acute trust situated 8 miles from Liverpool City Centre, which is committed to delivering the highest quality patient care. It consists of two hospital sites - Whiston and St Helens Hospitals and three community-based departments.

The Radiology department performs over 310,000 examinations per year and provides a 7-day imaging service; therefore the post will include evening, weekend and bank holiday duties on a rota system.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of this very busy department, by booking a wide range of imaging appointments.

Applicants should be hard working, enthusiastic and well-motivated with excellent organisational skills and both written and verbal communication skills. Previous experience of telephone work will be an advantage.

Successful applicants will require a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Main duties of the job

Make appointments on the Radiology Information System following appropriate imaging services pathways and following the correct procedure to ensure accurate data entry.

Monitor the radiology PTL and ensure no patients breech the 6 week diagnostic target, ensuring cancer patients and urgent patients are appointed within 7 days.

Ensure correct procedures are followed in moving the patients from orders to waiting list to appointment with the correct urgency code.

• To deal with pending elective appointments and cancellations, liaising with all relevant staff (including Consultants, Managers, Lead Radiographers and clinical support staff). Escalating any issues/breaches to the Appointments Supervisor or lead radiographer.

Responsible for booking Specialist Radiology appointments that may require a TCI. Ensure a bed is booked and all preparation has been communicated to the patient.

Meet/liaise with Consultant's on a regular basis in order to manage lists effectively whilst ensuring best use of capacity. Be responsible for the updating and accuracy on electronic systems.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

Working as a member of the Community Independence Service you will contribute to the running of and providing administrative support for the Rapid and Rehabilitation Pathways.

Your duties will include liaising with both internal staff and external agencies. You will have fast and accurate copy and audio typing skills and experience of taking comprehensive minutes at meetings.

You will order and manage inventory of supplies, such as stationery, personal protective and IT equipment as well as support the induction of new members of staff into the team.

You will keep weekly rotas up to date, liaising with and supporting colleagues in the other boroughs to meet the demands of the service.

As much of the team are out in the community treating local residents in their home, there is a degree of self-directed duties and frequent interruptions, therefore it is key to have the ability to work using your own initiative as well as being a team player, with excellent interpersonal skills

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive and efficient administrative services to the Hammersmith and Fulham Urgent Community Response, Home First and Rehab Teams within the Community Independence Service (CIS).

The post holder will be required to support the Borough Lead and Pathway Leads with varying ad hoc administrative tasks and the implementation of service improvements.

The post holder will be emotionally intelligent and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as the role entails liaising with a wide range of internal and external staff/organisations, to ensure that the service operates smoothly for the benefit of patient care.

The post will be supervised and the post holder will liaise closely with other administration staff within the service (across the Tri-borough), other administrators from other areas across the Trust and external agencies as required

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.