Job summary

Salary Rate: Salary: £13.45 per hour

(We are currently updating our salary scales, this information will be released to you as soon as available)

Contract Type: 21 hours per week

The Good Neighbour Scheme is SCCCCs longest running project having started in 1966. The scheme offers a range of services to older people and their carers through volunteers who offer the kind of support a Good Neighbour might give. The service is provided free of charge with the basic aim of enhancing quality of life and helping to combat loneliness for people over 65 living in Sheffield. Over 190 active volunteers regularly visit or telephone an older person with the focus being on the social aspect putting the world to rights, usually with a cuppa!

We consider this to be an important and sensitive service as many of the people who are referred to the Good Neighbour Scheme have complex health needs and may be housebound and or socially isolated.

Main duties of the job

Coordinators accept requests for help from a wide range of referrers across health and social care including District Nurses, GPs, social work teams, Care Managers, Community Support Workers and various intermediate care teams. The service also takes self-referrals and from friends and family too.

About us

SCCCC has over 50 years experience of providing services that respond to the needs of vulnerable people in a practical and neighbourly way, complementing the care provided by other service providers. SCCCC works in partnership with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group.

Job summary

A Healthcare Security Officer supports the Trust Security Management Team in the delivery of security services to the Trust.

You will be involved daily in high level impact & intense situations, requiring the regular use of conflict management and physical intervention, resulting in a physical and mentally demanding role.

You will provide a security presence by undertaking regular patrols, both externally and internally, around the Trust, interacting with site users, observing for any suspicious activity, and undertaking dynamic risk assessments of the situation to deal with as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

• Provide direct immediate response to all Trust security incidents, managing the situation as the first responder, and making assessments for wider escalation in keeping with a security and healthcare environment.
• You will be involved daily in high level impact & intense situations, requiring the regular use of conflict management and physical intervention, resulting in a physical and mentally demanding role.
• Provide a security presence by undertaking regular patrols, both externally and internally, around the Trust, interacting with site users, observing for any suspicious activity, and undertaking dynamic risk assessments of the situation to deal with as appropriate.
• Responsible for maintaining a professional approach to their work and responding in a rapid manner to all security and emergency incidents.
• Responsibility to action tasks when assigned to them, ensuring a proactive and professional approach.

About us

Why Work With Us?

Being a team member of the security team, the post holder has both a group and individual responsibility for defined aspects of the service and will ensure that their contribution is both positive and beneficial in helping Trust Security and other departments of the Trust to fulfil the Trust's overall objectives.

Job summary

The Cardiology Department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital has 3 exciting opportunities. We have one full-time (37.5 hours/week) permanent position, one full-time (37.5 hours/week) 12-month fixed term position, and one part-time (20 hours/week) permanent position.

We are looking for individuals who relish a challenge and are keen to learn. The applicants must be able to work under pressure in a busy environment, and have excellent problem-solving and time management skills to meet competing priorities. The successful post holders should have a proactive and friendly attitude and be able to meet the main duties of the role as identified in the job description.

The candidates will be required to work to a high standard of accuracy and be able to demonstrate initiative in planning your own workload in a way that supports the consultant and wider team. They must possess excellent organisational skills and be experienced in dealing with confidential information. They will need to be resilient, flexible to changing daily priorities and remain calm under pressure. In return they will receive an excellent support network, training opportunities and a real chance to excel within a highly motivated team.

The successful candidate will have a good standard of English and be confident about using MS Office as well as other software applications.

For informal enquiries and/or visits, please contact Alisha Fernandes, Cardiology Office Manager on 0121 371 7624 or via email on [email protected].

Main duties of the job

*Work within and keep up to date with National and Trust legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures, protocols and code of conduct relating to own role

*To provide a point of contact for patients/relatives/carers, GPs and other health care professionals

*Participate in and contribute to the effective introduction of new systems and initiatives leading to the improvement and development of patient services

*Arranging patients' appointments as required

*Receiving and dealing with telephone enquiries as appropriate

*To maintain the Consultant's diaries as required

*Input and look up patient data on Trust IT systems in accordance with Trust policy

*Be sympathetic and sensitive to the requirements of staff, service users when communicating by telephone or face to face, including dealing with a difficult situation, e.g. aggressive or demanding behaviour

*Ability to make decisions and take actions within the team relating to routine enquiries, whilst receiving support and supervision

*Book and monitor room bookings

*Arrange meetings as and when required

*Accurately input data using a variety of Trust IT systems in a timely way Strictly adhere to Caldicott and the Data Protection Act

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our team at Newtown Medical Practice.

Our Practice prides itself on delivering high-quality holistic care to our patient population while fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.

As a Salaried GP you will benefit from:

• Opportunities for professional development and special interests
• A friendly, experienced team including Nurses, administrative staff and PCN staff
• Modern facilities and a commitment to innovation in Primary Care

Main duties of the job

Surgery consultations

Telephone consultations

Online consultations

Docman workflow

Home visits

Duty day

Baby clinic

Patient queries

Checking and signing repeat prescriptions

Checking and actioning blood results

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

Contribute to new ideas and be part of the Practice team

About us

At Newtown Medical Practice, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace we are a close-knit team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting each other every step of the way. Our team includes experienced GPs, skilled nurses, and a proactive administrative staff who work collaboratively to ensure smooth, efficient, and patient-focused services.

If you are looking for a role where you can thrive professionally while enjoying a positive, collaborative atmosphere, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dermatology department at University

Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, specifically at the Solihull and Good Hope

Hospital sites. We are seeking to appoint an excellent dermatologist to support provision

of medical dermatology and skin cancer services on a fixed term basis for 6 months (10

PAs). Applicants wishing to work part time are welcome to apply.

The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is

essential. A strong commitment from the appointee to the Department and involvement with

governance and audit is expected.

Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the NHS.

The unauthorised use or disclosure of patient or other personal information is a dismissible

offence and in the case of computerised information, could result in a prosecution for an

offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.

The appointment is subject to pre-employment health screening.

Main duties of the job

* Well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively

with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and

outside the Trust.

* To be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

* To support the work and development of allied professionals in the department, such

as nursing colleagues and resident doctors

* Well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective

use of presentation aids.

* To keep up to date with the latest developments in Dermatology in order to be able

to best advise our patients regarding elements of their care

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Therapy Support Worker looking for an opportunity to progress to a band 4 role within the MSK Outpatient Department at Solihull Hospital. The individual will play a key role in delivering highquality, patientcentred care across a busy and diverse caseload. The postholder supports the MSK physiotherapy team through a combination of advanced clinical support, delegated treatment delivery, service coordination, and patientfocused communication. We are a GIRFT accredited surgical hub and provide specialist trauma and orthopaedic post discharge rehabilitation to this patient group. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, have excellent communication and time management skills and will work well in a team environment.

The core purpose of the role is to provide skilled clinical and administrative support to the MSK outpatient service, enabling efficient patient flow, safe delivery of delegated interventions, and a consistently positive patient experience. The role requires an experienced support worker with strong MSK knowledge, confidence in independent working, and the ability to contribute to service improvement.

Main duties of the job

Delegated MSK treatment delivery -- Implement exercise programmes, supervise rehabilitation sessions, and support functional practice under physiotherapist guidance.

Clinical assessment support -- Assist with outcome measures, mobility checks, gait observation, and preparation of patients for assessment.

Therapeutic exercise facilitation -- Lead small group classes, monitor technique, progress exercises, and provide motivational support.

Service coordination -- Manage patient flow, prepare clinical spaces, organise equipment, and support smooth running of clinics.

Patient education -- Reinforce physiotherapy advice, promote physical activity, and support selfmanagement strategies.

Clinical documentation -- Record delegated interventions accurately in line with trust policy and HCPC/CSP expectations.

Quality and safety -- Maintain infection control standards, escalate concerns, and contribute to safe patient care.

Equipment management -- Ensure therapy equipment is clean, safe, and available for clinical use.

Team contribution -- Participate in MDT discussions, support junior staff, and contribute to service improvement initiatives

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job summary

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust works in partnership to provide responsive & dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability & substance misuse services to the diverse & culturally rich communities we serve.

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative & enthusiastic Primary Care Pharmacy Techto join our forward thinking, friendly & expanding Health & Justice team at HMP Bronzefield.By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health & well-being. Our healthcare services work to a7 day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed & maintained to the highest of standards at all times.

Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system & other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable & high-quality primary care & mental health services to those who may have offended & those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status & to encourage social inclusion.

Main duties of the job

To provide a dispensing service, medicines management and an administration service for medicines to the prisoners residing in our care:

Work as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to assist in ensuring the delivery of a legal, safe, high quality specialist prison pharmaceutical service which reflects National and local policy and priorities, taking into account the high level of security that must be maintained at all times.

Assist in providing a timely and efficient pharmaceutical service

Contribute to the development of and support implementation of medicine management strategy and associated services and projects across the Prisons

About us

Central andNorth WestLondon NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:

• Monthly supervision

• Annual personal development plans/appraisals

• Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.

Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:

• Preceptorship Programme

• Support and guidance with Revalidation

• Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies

Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:

• Health and wellbeing services

• Season ticket loans

• Cycle to work scheme

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum inc. Fridge HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2014-A

Job locations

HMP Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middx

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management and Organisation:

• Participate in the efficient day to day running of the dispensary
• To provide medicine management
• Assist in maintaining correct Controlled Drug records in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in local/national guidance in order to maintain/deliver high quality services to the Prison.
• Under the supervision of a senior technician, to provide a timely and efficient stock topping up service to the wings with responsibility for ensuring stock levels are appropriately maintained in accordance with an agreed stock list
• Responsible for ensuring medicines are supplied and replenished to the emergency cupboards, giving medicine related advice, where necessary, to other healthcare professionals
• Check emergency bags and maintain records for audit.
• Once qualified for a suitable length of time to work towards completing the accredited checking technicians course undertaking periodic re-assessment (every 2 years) as appropriate

Dispensary responsibilities:

• Work with a team of technicians to provide an accurate and efficient dispensing service.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment for the dispensing process
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of dispensary Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain computer files for prisoner information and dispensary computer operations via update discs
• Maintain high levels of safety and security and be constantly vigilant
• Ensure that pharmaceuticals are transported to the prison gate and around the prison in a manner which maintains the integrity and security of the medicines whilst adhering to necessary safety precautions
• The post holder has a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risk and health and safety and will be required to work within the prison service and CNWL Service Policies and Procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Clinical:

• Ensure that all dispensed medicines are processed in accordance with agreed dispensing standards.
• Enter patient details on the computerized record system using information from prescriptions prepared by the medical staff ensuring that drug histories are up to date and complete
• Administer medication as prescribed, which may include oral, immunisations, intramuscular injections, insulin or nebulisers, and may be compounded by frequent unplanned interruptions such as other patients, staff requests
• Provide regular medicines management service to each Wing to:

• Check all prescriptions and remove those out of date for filing in the prisoners medical notes Check all medication including stocks, removing unwanted items for return to pharmacy in line with departmental policies and procedures

• Ensure that patients being discharged back to the community have sufficient medication and a discharge letter summarising their care package for their GP.
• Carry out CPR when required and make best use of the emergency equipment such as the defibrillator.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, which are consistent with the responsibilities and grade of the post. This may include providing cover for other teams internally or at other sites.

Research & Audit:

• Assist in the collection and analysis of workload data when requested
• Help identify areas where the technical pharmacy service can be developed.

Education and Training:

• Participate in the development and delivery of training events for CNWL employed staff in the prison Healthcare to support:

The implementation of medicine related policies and procedures

An appropriate level of knowledge for healthcare professionals using homely remedies

The implementation of clinical guidelines and the preferred prescribing list

Communication:

• Deal appropriately with requests from GPs, courts, police and substance misuse clinics regarding patient medication, weighing up the need for information against patient confidentiality and seeking advice from more senior staff on complex and contentious issues
• Advise selected patients regarding their medication and other relevant pharmaceutical issues adjusting the level of advice as appropriate to overcome barriers to understanding (e.g. hard of hearing, conveying complex information in an easily understandable form)

Financial:

• Support the Pharmacy Manager in providing the pharmacy service within the budgets relating to prescribing and provision of pharmaceutical services to ensure that budgets are not exceeded.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager to identify potential savings from the medicine budget for future financial years if so required.

Responsibilities specific to the prison environment:

• To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular Instructions, Notices to Staff, Prison Rules, Health and Safety, and any other relevant material within the prison setting.
• To ensure that the Healthcare Centre meets the security requirements.
• The post holder will be in contact with prisoners on a daily basis; this client group can be challenging due to the high proportion that have mental health illness and substance misuse problems.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time with agreement from the employee and employer.

Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Management and Organisation: Participate in the efficient day to day running of the dispensary To provide medicine management Assist in maintaining correct Controlled Drug records in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in local/national guidance in order to maintain/deliver high quality services to the Prison. Under the supervision of a senior technician, to provide a timely and efficient stock topping up service to the wings with responsibility for ensuring stock levels are appropriately maintained in accordance with an agreed stock list Responsible for ensuring medicines are supplied and replenished to the emergency cupboards, giving medicine related advice, where necessary, to other healthcare professionals Check emergency bags and maintain records for audit. Once qualified for a suitable length of time to work towards completing the accredited checking technicians course undertaking periodic re-assessment (every 2 years) as appropriate Dispensary responsibilities: Work with a team of technicians to provide an accurate and efficient dispensing service. Maintain a clean and tidy working environment for the dispensing process Assist in the development, implementation and review of dispensary Standard Operating Procedures Maintain computer files for prisoner information and dispensary computer operations via update discs Maintain high levels of safety and security and be constantly vigilant Ensure that pharmaceuticals are transported to the prison gate and around the prison in a manner which maintains the integrity and security of the medicines whilst adhering to necessary safety precautions The post holder has a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risk and health and safety and will be required to work within the prison service and CNWL Service Policies and Procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Clinical: Ensure that all dispensed medicines are processed in accordance with agreed dispensing standards. Enter patient details on the computerized record system using information from prescriptions prepared by the medical staff ensuring that drug histories are up to date and complete Administer medication as prescribed, which may include oral, immunisations, intramuscular injections, insulin or nebulisers, and may be compounded by frequent unplanned interruptions such as other patients, staff requests Provide regular medicines management service to each Wing to: Check all prescriptions and remove those out of date for filing in the prisoners medical notes Check all medication including stocks, removing unwanted items for return to pharmacy in line with departmental policies and procedures Ensure that patients being discharged back to the community have sufficient medication and a discharge letter summarising their care package for their GP. Carry out CPR when required and make best use of the emergency equipment such as the defibrillator. Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, which are consistent with the responsibilities and grade of the post. This may include providing cover for other teams internally or at other sites. Research & Audit: Assist in the collection and analysis of workload data when requested Help identify areas where the technical pharmacy service can be developed. Education and Training: Participate in the development and delivery of training events for CNWL employed staff in the prison Healthcare to support: The implementation of medicine related policies and procedures An appropriate level of knowledge for healthcare professionals using homely remedies The implementation of clinical guidelines and the preferred prescribing list Communication: Deal appropriately with requests from GPs, courts, police and substance misuse clinics regarding patient medication, weighing up the need for information against patient confidentiality and seeking advice from more senior staff on complex and contentious issues Advise selected patients regarding their medication and other relevant pharmaceutical issues adjusting the level of advice as appropriate to overcome barriers to understanding (e.g. hard of hearing, conveying complex information in an easily understandable form) Financial: Support the Pharmacy Manager in providing the pharmacy service within the budgets relating to prescribing and provision of pharmaceutical services to ensure that budgets are not exceeded. Support the Pharmacy Manager to identify potential savings from the medicine budget for future financial years if so required. Responsibilities specific to the prison environment: To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular Instructions, Notices to Staff, Prison Rules, Health and Safety, and any other relevant material within the prison setting. To ensure that the Healthcare Centre meets the security requirements. The post holder will be in contact with prisoners on a daily basis; this client group can be challenging due to the high proportion that have mental health illness and substance misuse problems. This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time with agreement from the employee and employer.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
• Registered with the GPhC

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation and good practice in relation to medicines
• Knowledge of government publication 'A pharmacy service to prisoners'
• Experience of stock control
• Computer literate
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience with using Pharmacy Manager/Systmone and/or JAC computer software
• Understanding the principles of clinical governance
• Pharmacy hospital experience

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clinicians, health care professionals and patients
• Ability to manage own workload and meet objectives and targets
• Ability to perform in a challenging environment and cope with potentially aggressive behaviour
• Ability to respond in a calm manner in a crisis

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent Registered with the GPhC Experience & Knowledge Essential Knowledge of legislation and good practice in relation to medicines Knowledge of government publication 'A pharmacy service to prisoners' Experience of stock control Computer literate Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience with using Pharmacy Manager/Systmone and/or JAC computer software Understanding the principles of clinical governance Pharmacy hospital experience Skills Essential Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clinicians, health care professionals and patients Ability to manage own workload and meet objectives and targets Ability to perform in a challenging environment and cope with potentially aggressive behaviour Ability to respond in a calm manner in a crisis

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middx

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middx

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

CNWL is aTop Employer Award Winner, delivering high-quality healthcare to diverse communities across London and beyond. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Primary CareNursing Associateto join our supportive Health & Justice team atHMP Bronzefield.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people in secure settings, helping to improve health outcomes, promote wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. Working within our prison healthcare service, you will be part of a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care across a 7-day service.

Guided by our motto,"Caring, Not Judging,"we work alongside the criminal justice system and partner agencies to deliver responsive, person-centred primary care and mental health services that support recovery,rehabilitationand social inclusion.

Join an award-winning team where your skills, compassion andexpertisecan have a lasting impact.

Find out whatit'slike to work with us:Hear from our Health & Justice staff

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible in assisting in the delivery of healthcare services to the prison population. Supported by registered nursing staff within healthcare, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focussing on supporting patients to be healthy; monitoring of long term conditions, health promotion and screening and responding to emergencies. They will work collaboratively with the Healthcare Team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of Local and national Policies and Procedures.

The post holder will be expected to undertake the following (training will be given):

• Respond to medical emergencies and general alarms
• Administer medication as agreed within areas of competence and under the direction of a qualified nurse and act as 'second signatory' as required
• Wound care
• Vital observations and diagnostics e.g. blood pressure, pulse, SATs, blood glucose monitoring
• ECG recording
• Venepuncture
• Assist with minor surgery
• Near patient testing e.g. INR monitoring
• Health promotion advice
• Secondary health screening
• Assisting with sexual health prevention, screening and treatment clinics
• Providing additional support for patients with specific needs, e.g. the disabled and the elderly
• Assist with the activities of daily living and development of care plans for prisoners with physical and mental health needs.

About us

Why Join Our Team?

At CNWL, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing,developmentand career progression.You'llbenefitfromregular supervision,personalised development plans,specialist training opportunities,preceptorshipprogrammesandrevalidation support,helping you achieve your professional goals.

We value and celebrate our staff through initiatives such as ourHidden Gem Awardsand annual staff recognition events.You'llalso have access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, ensuring you feel supported both at work and beyond.

ThroughMyTrustBenefits, you and your family can access over 1,400 discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and dining, alongside free online learning resources to support your personal and professional development.

Staff based at our Surrey sites enjoyadditionalbenefits, includingfree onsite parkingandcomplimentary access to onsite leisure facilities, making it easier to stay active, prioritise wellbeing and save money.

Join an award-winning organisation whereyou'llfeel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference every day.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,812 to £32,715 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2054-A

Job locations

HMP/YOI Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middlesex

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal Duties:

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role
• Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards
• Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained
• Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients
• Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or senior team member
• Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload
• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy
• Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required
• Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient
• Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals
• Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control
• Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care
• Assist with stock control and equipment checking (all clinical areas and emergency bags)

Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Principal Duties: Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or senior team member Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care Assist with stock control and equipment checking (all clinical areas and emergency bags)

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• oGood general education to A Level or GCSE standard or equivalent
• oUK NMC PIN
• oEvidence of personal development in previous employment
• oNVQ 2 medication administration qualification

Desirable

• oCare certificate or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• oPrevious relevant work experience

Desirable

• oExperience of working within a secure environment

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• oAble to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• oAble to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• oBasic working knowledge of IT and emails
• oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• oWillingness to undertake further training in areas such as patient personal care, phlebotomy and wound care assessment

Other

Essential

• oAbility to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices
• oAbility to promote and work in line with the working model of a 7 day a week service

Attitudes, aptitudes & personal characteristics

Essential

• oWillingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility
• oAble to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential oGood general education to A Level or GCSE standard or equivalent oUK NMC PIN oEvidence of personal development in previous employment oNVQ 2 medication administration qualification Desirable oCare certificate or equivalent Previous Experience Essential oPrevious relevant work experience Desirable oExperience of working within a secure environment Skills & Knowledge Essential oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding oAble to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate oAble to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy oBasic working knowledge of IT and emails oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting oWillingness to undertake further training in areas such as patient personal care, phlebotomy and wound care assessment Other Essential oAbility to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices oAbility to promote and work in line with the working model of a 7 day a week service Attitudes, aptitudes & personal characteristics Essential oWillingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility oAble to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP/YOI Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middlesex

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP/YOI Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middlesex

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Due to internal promotion , we currently have opportunities for full and part time staff nurses in our state of the art Critical Care Unit, which consists of 18 Post Operative Critical Care beds, 12 Intensive Care beds. We are seeking individuals with a commitment to the provision of high quality individualized patient care in a changing environment. You must be able to demonstrate effective communication, initiative, drive and a willingness to learn.

Applicants should be fully registered with NMC and have critical care experience

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the Critical Care environment.

They will be required to care for acutecardiothoracic post operative patients who are Level 2 or 3 or who are cared for within the Intensive care area.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

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Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

410-SUR-8261212

Job locations

Liverpool Heart chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

CLINICAL

Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the team leader when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.

Practice and promote an economic, effective and efficient nursing service.

Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies.

Will be required to supervise and demonstrate procedures to qualified and / or unqualified staff.

Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and uphold the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act.

Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and Clinical Quality.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.

Involve patient or carers in the planning and delivery of care.

Maintain the appropriate evidence based knowledge and skills to care for critically ill patients at level 2 and level 3.

Ensure effective lines of communication within the department multidisciplinary team. Providing information and support to patients / carers and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition

Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs

Recognize and respond efficiently to emergency situations.

MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP

Co-ordinate and manage own workload. Supervise others and participate in their education and development.

Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources.

Manages allocated workload without supervision.

Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others.

Liaise with other members of the Management Team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.

Appropriately delegates responsibilities to other members of the team when acting as team leader.

Maintain a Personal Development Plan and assist in the formulation and updating of Personal Development Plans of junior colleagues.

Reports all incidents, accidents and complaints to the ward / department manager and completes Trust incident forms.

Supports and supervise more junior staff.

Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order.

Report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fall below an

ORGANISATIONAL

The nurse will utilise Clinical Supervision and Peer Group Support. .

Participate in orientation, instruction and supervision of junior staff.

Assist in the promotion of a suitable learning environment for all staff.

Actively participates in ward / department teaching programmes.

Lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge / skills within the team, e.g. Link Nurse, Health Promotion Lead etc.

Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve own professional knowledge and competence.

Participate in the research, audit and development of new ideas, and assist with the implementation of research / audit findings in conjunction with other members of the ward / department team

Act as a Mentor and Assessor of nurses in training

Maintain personal record of professional development

PROFESSIONAL

Attend mandatory study days / in service training as per Trust policy

Maintain active status on NMC register

Always act in accordance with NMC and the LHCHs Code of Conduct and guiding documents

Adhere to Trust policy and procedure

Undertake Clinical Supervision

Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues

Maintain a professional portfolio

Acts consistently with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and encourages others to do so

Contribute to the contribution audit of care via the clinical quality monitoring group.

Participate in patient and public involvement activities.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.

And reports any behaviour undermining equality and diversity

QUALITY

All staff will

Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities.

Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented.

Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to.

Identify and assess risks to themselves and others.

Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken.

Ensure accidents are reported and recorded.

Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety

GENERAL STATEMENTS

CONFIDENTIALITY

All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.

The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.

SAFEGUARDING

All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.

Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees.

All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust.

This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.

Job description Job responsibilities PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES CLINICAL Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the team leader when changes in circumstances may affect patient care. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines. Practice and promote an economic, effective and efficient nursing service. Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies. Will be required to supervise and demonstrate procedures to qualified and / or unqualified staff. Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and uphold the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act. Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and Clinical Quality. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients. Involve patient or carers in the planning and delivery of care. Maintain the appropriate evidence based knowledge and skills to care for critically ill patients at level 2 and level 3. Ensure effective lines of communication within the department multidisciplinary team. Providing information and support to patients / carers and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs Recognize and respond efficiently to emergency situations. MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP Co-ordinate and manage own workload. Supervise others and participate in their education and development. Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources. Manages allocated workload without supervision. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others. Liaise with other members of the Management Team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care. Appropriately delegates responsibilities to other members of the team when acting as team leader. Maintain a Personal Development Plan and assist in the formulation and updating of Personal Development Plans of junior colleagues. Reports all incidents, accidents and complaints to the ward / department manager and completes Trust incident forms. Supports and supervise more junior staff. Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order. Report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fall below an ORGANISATIONAL The nurse will utilise Clinical Supervision and Peer Group Support. . Participate in orientation, instruction and supervision of junior staff. Assist in the promotion of a suitable learning environment for all staff. Actively participates in ward / department teaching programmes. Lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge / skills within the team, e.g. Link Nurse, Health Promotion Lead etc. Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve own professional knowledge and competence. Participate in the research, audit and development of new ideas, and assist with the implementation of research / audit findings in conjunction with other members of the ward / department team Act as a Mentor and Assessor of nurses in training Maintain personal record of professional development PROFESSIONAL Attend mandatory study days / in service training as per Trust policy Maintain active status on NMC register Always act in accordance with NMC and the LHCHs Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust policy and procedure Undertake Clinical Supervision Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues Maintain a professional portfolio Acts consistently with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and encourages others to do so Contribute to the contribution audit of care via the clinical quality monitoring group. Participate in patient and public involvement activities. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients. And reports any behaviour undermining equality and diversity QUALITY All staff will Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities. Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented. Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to. Identify and assess risks to themselves and others. Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken. Ensure accidents are reported and recorded. Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety GENERAL STATEMENTS CONFIDENTIALITY All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security. RISK MANAGEMENT The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner. The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified. SAFEGUARDING All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties. Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals. HEALTH AND WELLBEING The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees. All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust. This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• oRGN
• oWillingness to undertake specialty specific CPD (cardiothoracic course or equivalent
• oWillingness to undertake a mentorship course
• oDemonstrate commitment to continuous professional
• oPrevious 12 months experience

Desirable

• oEvidence of further study/Mentorship course or equivalent

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word
• oPossesses basic computer skills
• oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with the patients of varying level of understanding
• oAble to present factual information and deal with questions

Desirable

• oExperience of using electronic patient records
• Critical Care experience

Values & Behaviours

Desirable

• oCompassionate
• oSafe

Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential oRGN oWillingness to undertake specialty specific CPD (cardiothoracic course or equivalent oWillingness to undertake a mentorship course oDemonstrate commitment to continuous professional oPrevious 12 months experience Desirable oEvidence of further study/Mentorship course or equivalent Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word oPossesses basic computer skills oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with the patients of varying level of understanding oAble to present factual information and deal with questions Desirable oExperience of using electronic patient records Critical Care experience Values & Behaviours Desirable oCompassionate oSafe

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Christie Teenage and Young Adult. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a team dedicated to improving the lives of Teenagers and Young Adults (TYA) with cancer. The Youth Support Coordinator (YSC) will work with a wide range of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) colleagues based at the Christie and across the designated hospitals to ensure all TYA patients (aged 16-25) receive age appropriate care, high quality social and emotional support regardless of where they are treated.

Main duties of the job

The role will work closely with both YSC colleagues, other staff across designated hospitals and The Christie to provide co-ordinated support for young people whilst they are having treatment for cancer and up to 2 years after the completion of treatment.

To be successful in this role, you will be required to have a diploma or degree in a relevant qualification such as youth work, psychology, social sciences or play specialism and you will need to be able to demonstrate extensive experience of working with young people.

Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team, you will plan, develop and deliver programmes for young people which will meet their needs and help to support them. You will facilitate activities to bring young people together in the local community and across the North West and will provide 1:1 support for young people where needed.

An ability to work autonomously and be proactive is essential. Empathy, sensitivity and a sense of humour are also some of the key attributes you will bring to this role. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to meet needs of the service. Some evening and weekend work will be involved and the post holder must be able to drive, have their own car (mileage is paid for travel due to work) and travel across the region on a regular basis.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

The TYA service is one of the largest Principle Treatment Centres in the UK, Come and join our dynamic, forward thinking, supportive team.

Job summary

Posterngate surgery are seeking a positive, caring and self motivated Pharmacist to bring their knowledge and expertise to expand our experienced and welcoming clinical team.

Main duties of the job

Working with our multidisciplinary team to support clinicians in implementing effective dispensing, prescription management, prescribing systems and medicines management within the practice.

About us

Posterngate surgery is a large, innovative and high performing teaching practice. Working together with Selby Town Primary Care Network, we are a friendly, hardworking and supportive practice that aims to achieve the highest quality of care for or patients.

A systmone practice with a skill mix consists of 6 GP Partners, Salaried GPs, First Contact Physios, Mental Health Practitioners, Urgent Care Practitioners and Pharmacy Team supported by Practice Nurses and HCA's. Easy access from York & Leeds with free on-site parking and modern comfortable premises.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1013-26-0008

Job locations

Portholme Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 4QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Review patients by consultation on complex medication regimens, screening & management of long term conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, COPD & hypertension

Deal with telephone based medication queries from patients, pharmacies & hospital

When appropriately qualified develop and utilise prescribing skills in face to face and remote settings to further support patient care.

Provide medicines management advice to doctors, practice nurses and other health professionals to promote the safe, effective, quality and cost effective use of medicines

Run audits & design of safer prescribing systems

Review of medications for nursing & residential home patients

Manage patients & health care professionals medicine queries

Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge & work with patients & community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge

Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions & readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines & identifying & addressing medicines related issues

Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety & cost effectiveness of prescribing

Work with primary care professional & patients to implement NICE & other evidence based guidelines

Act as a source of medicines information for all of the practice team & patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives e.g. around out of stocks)

Implement drug withdrawals & alerts e.g. MHRA aimed at improving medicines safety

Ensure that all dispensing errors and near misses are logged in accordance with the practice procedure and to undertake any activity necessary to rectify or prevent errors

Liaise with clinicians about prescriptions to ensure accuracy and prevent risk

Keep up-to-date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses for the purpose of continuing professional development

Provide regular support and feedback to the practice on prescribing action plans

Promote high quality, cost effective and evidence based use of medicines within the practice

Lead on identifying changes to minimise drug waste

Refer to ePACT data to analyse & review practice prescribing

Job description Job responsibilities Review patients by consultation on complex medication regimens, screening & management of long term conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, COPD & hypertensionDeal with telephone based medication queries from patients, pharmacies & hospital When appropriately qualified develop and utilise prescribing skills in face to face and remote settings to further support patient care.Provide medicines management advice to doctors, practice nurses and other health professionals to promote the safe, effective, quality and cost effective use of medicinesRun audits & design of safer prescribing systems Review of medications for nursing & residential home patients Manage patients & health care professionals medicine queriesReconcile medicines following hospital discharge & work with patients & community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions & readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines & identifying & addressing medicines related issues Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety & cost effectiveness of prescribing Work with primary care professional & patients to implement NICE & other evidence based guidelines Act as a source of medicines information for all of the practice team & patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives e.g. around out of stocks) Implement drug withdrawals & alerts e.g. MHRA aimed at improving medicines safetyEnsure that all dispensing errors and near misses are logged in accordance with the practice procedure and to undertake any activity necessary to rectify or prevent errorsLiaise with clinicians about prescriptions to ensure accuracy and prevent riskKeep up-to-date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses for the purpose of continuing professional developmentProvide regular support and feedback to the practice on prescribing action plansPromote high quality, cost effective and evidence based use of medicines within the practiceLead on identifying changes to minimise drug wasteRefer to ePACT data to analyse & review practice prescribing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Practising Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

• Relevant post-graduate qualification; i.e. PgDip/MSc or equivalent
• experience and relevant short courses
• Independent prescriber or prepared to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience - minimum three years
• Experience of primary care clinical IT systems
• Primary care and or medicines management in primary care

Desirable

• Team leadership experience
• Experience of training others
• Experience of Systmone

Knowledge & skills

Essential

• Understanding of current national policies, in particular those that impact on medicines management services
• A knowledge of prescribing issues affecting primary care and the interface with other areas of health and social care
• Up to date therapeutic and clinical knowledge
• Familiarity with the concept of evidence based medicine, effectiveness and appropriateness with critical appraisal skills
• Computer literate, including advanced word-processing, spreadsheet skills, email and other computer databases
• High level of analytical and literacy skills
• Ability to apply clinical knowledge appropriately in a variety of settings; e.g. practice and strategic
• Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance against
• objectives
• A solutions focussed approach
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills
• Ability to delegate
• Good time management
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS structures and functions with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice
• High level of understanding, interpretation and analysis of prescribing data; e.g. epact
• Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service
• Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS structures and functions with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice
• High level of understanding, interpretation and analysis of prescribing data; e.g. epact
• Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service
• Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Practising Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council A demonstrable commitment to professional development Desirable Relevant post-graduate qualification; i.e. PgDip/MSc or equivalent experience and relevant short courses Independent prescriber or prepared to work towards Experience Essential Post-registration experience - minimum three years Experience of primary care clinical IT systems Primary care and or medicines management in primary care Desirable Team leadership experience Experience of training others Experience of Systmone Knowledge & skills Essential Understanding of current national policies, in particular those that impact on medicines management services A knowledge of prescribing issues affecting primary care and the interface with other areas of health and social care Up to date therapeutic and clinical knowledge Familiarity with the concept of evidence based medicine, effectiveness and appropriateness with critical appraisal skills Computer literate, including advanced word-processing, spreadsheet skills, email and other computer databases High level of analytical and literacy skills Ability to apply clinical knowledge appropriately in a variety of settings; e.g. practice and strategic Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance against objectives A solutions focussed approach Excellent communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills Ability to delegate Good time management Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS structures and functions with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice High level of understanding, interpretation and analysis of prescribing data; e.g. epact Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association Desirable Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS structures and functions with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice High level of understanding, interpretation and analysis of prescribing data; e.g. epact Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Posterngate Surgery

Address

Portholme Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Posterngate Surgery

Address

Portholme Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Clinical Lead will provide senior clinical leadership for the CNWL Specialist Hub for Integrated Neurodevelopmental Evaluation (SHINE) service for children and young people. This is a new and exciting clinical pathway, reflecting best national practice guidance as well as maximising digital innovation.

The postholder will support the safe delivery of autism and ADHD assessment pathways with particular responsibility for psychological practice, diagnostic governance, clinical quality assurance and professional leadership of psychology within the service.

The postholder will act as a senior source of psychological and neurodevelopmental expertise. The role will support complex diagnostic formulation and decision-making, reduce unwarranted variation in practice and promote consistent implementation of agreed clinical standards across boroughs and multidisciplinary teams. The postholder will work with and seek advice from appropriately qualified medical colleagues where medical input is needed.

The team is developing: we have recently created a new single point of access based in Victoria London for new referrals that come in and are currently confirming the locations for the three geographical hubs in which assessments will take place; in inner and outer London as well as Milton Keynes. This is an opportunity for a motivated self driven individual who is passionate about ND to really make an impact, while being fully supported to do so.

Main duties of the job

To act as the Clinical lead for SHINE, providing clinical leadership for autism and ADHD assessment practice across the service.

To support the safe, effective, equitable and timely delivery of neurodevelopmental assessment pathways across participating boroughs and multidisciplinary teams.

The post holder may provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation, consultation and intervention for children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental presentations, including where there is diagnostic uncertainty, co-occurring need or significant clinical risk.

To provide expert advice and consultation to clinicians undertaking autism and ADHD assessments and to support complex multidisciplinary formulation and decision-making.

To work with appropriately qualified medical and multidisciplinary colleagues where presentations require medical, psychiatric, neurological, developmental or other specialist assessment or opinion.

To support or chair complex case discussions where this is appropriate to the postholder's expertise and agreed SHINE governance arrangements.

To promote psychologically informed, neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based and evidence-based practice throughout SHINE.

To ensure that services are anti-discriminatory, acceptable, accessible and responsive to the diverse communities served by SHINE, reducing health inequalities.

About us

The Trust is made up of three operational divisions as well as the corporate team. Each division has a managing director, nursing and medical director in a triumvirate structure. This role will be based in Goodall division and will require some travel across a number of London boroughs as well as Milton Keynes as required. You will be part of a senior management team working closely with colleagues across our CAMHS and Child Development Centres. You will work alongside the Operational Head of the Service with support from the Clinical Director among others. As a Trust your personal development and happiness in the role is important to us. Trust values under pin all that we do: Care, Respect, Empowerment and Partnership Working.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Information Governance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have the leadership skills, technical expertise, and drive to help shape Information Governance services across both primary and secondary care?

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Deputy Head of Information Governance to support the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer (DPO) in delivering a high-quality Information Governance service across our primary care partners.

Main duties of the job

A key aspect of this role will be leading and developing our growing Data Protection Officer as a Service (DPOaaS) offering to GP Practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs). You will act as a trusted advisor to primary care organisations, providing expert guidance on data protection, confidentiality, information sharing, records management, and compliance with UK GDPR and NHS information governance requirements.

Working closely with senior leaders, clinicians, practice managers, digital teams, and external partners, you will help drive compliance, support digital innovation, and ensure information is used safely, securely, and effectively across health and care services.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a varied and influential role, helping to shape the future of Information Governance within an organisation committed to digital excellence, continuous improvement, and high-quality patient care.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job summary

The Contact Centre is a key function within the organisation and exists to provide support to numerous services within Hillingdon Community Health. The Contact Centre is responsible for managing both referrals and appointments for a wide variety of existing services and newservices that are selected to transfer in.The post holder will work as part of a team to provide an integral high quality and efficientfrontline clerical support for the Hillingdon Adults or Children's Community Service Lines. The post holder will be responsible for receiving, logging, and allocating referrals into theappropriate service lines as per agreed upon standard operating procedures and in line with Contact Centre Protocols.The post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively to provide a first point of contact telephony service for service users, carers, healthprofessionals and team members. They will be able to receive, log, and action messages as required. In addition, the post holder must possess good IT skills, and the ability to multi-task in a busy office environment.The post holder will work under own initiative with a flexible and adaptable approach to the job role in order to meet the changing service needs.

Main duties of the job

Respond to telephone enquiries from health professionals, service users, families, carers, and team members with empathy and professionalism, considering health needs and cultural or language barriers. Provide and receive sensitive information with tact and diplomacy. Offer advice within role scope on services, protocols, and procedures. Process referrals per Contact Centre protocols, using decision-making skills and referral criteria to screen and allocate, inputting data into SystmOne and issuing waiting list communications. Accurately record call details and actions. Manage messages and follow up as needed. Demonstrate advanced IT and keyboard skills, proficient in NHS Mail, Outlook, and office equipment. Book appointments and update healthcare professionals' diaries. Monitor waitlists and caseloads. Send appointment and referral letters. Manage generic email inboxes and coordinate interpreting or transport services. Handle daily post and general clerical duties. Maintain stock and use e-procurement systems for ordering and invoicing. Support new staff training. Adhere to CNWL policies, meet deadlines, and work independently with initiative.

About us

Our values

o Compassion: Our staff will be led by compassion and embody the values of care outlined in our Staff Charter.o Respect: We will respect and value the diversity of our patients, service users and staff, to create a respectful and inclusive environment, which recognises the uniqueness of each individual.o Empowerment: We will involve, inform and empower our patients, service users, carers and their families to take an active role in the management of their illness and adoptrecovery principles. We will ensure our staff receive appropriate direction and support, to enable them to develop and grow.o Partnership: We will work closely with our many partners to ensure that our combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum incl. HCAS [pro rata if PT]

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-HC-1647

Job locations

2 South Civic Centre

Civic Centre

Uxbridge

UB8 1UW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above)we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.

Job description Job responsibilities Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above)we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form. Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in an administrative capacity
• oUnderstanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity
• oUnderstanding of Data Protection / Confidentiality

Desirable

• oExperience of working in a customer care setting
• oExperience of working in a corporate/call centre environment
• oExperience of working in a healthcare setting
• oKnowledge of Patient Appointment/Database Systems i.e. SystmOne

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oDemonstrable knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, MS Teams and Excel
• oAccurate data entry and typing skills
• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• oAble to work to a high level of accuracy and with attention to detail
• oDemonstrable knowledge of using different systems and databases
• oAble to work unsupervised
• oExcellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload
• oAbility to work within a team
• oAble to deal with difficult/emotional callers

Education

Essential

• oGCSE (A* - C) or equivalent in Maths and English

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oSelf motivator
• oCapacity to manage a demanding workload
• oGood inter-personal skills
• oGood team-player

Person Specification Experience Essential oExperience of working in an administrative capacity oUnderstanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity oUnderstanding of Data Protection / Confidentiality Desirable oExperience of working in a customer care setting oExperience of working in a corporate/call centre environment oExperience of working in a healthcare setting oKnowledge of Patient Appointment/Database Systems i.e. SystmOne Skills and Abilities Essential oDemonstrable knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, MS Teams and Excel oAccurate data entry and typing skills oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oAble to work to a high level of accuracy and with attention to detail oDemonstrable knowledge of using different systems and databases oAble to work unsupervised oExcellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload oAbility to work within a team oAble to deal with difficult/emotional callers Education Essential oGCSE (A* - C) or equivalent in Maths and English Personal Qualities Essential oSelf motivator oCapacity to manage a demanding workload oGood inter-personal skills oGood team-player

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

2 South Civic Centre

Civic Centre

Uxbridge

UB8 1UW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

2 South Civic Centre

Civic Centre

Uxbridge

UB8 1UW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Adult Autism Assessment Service for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate psychologist committed to improving outcomes for adults seeking an autism assessment through high-quality, neuroaffirming, person-centred practice.

Working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism in adults.

You will undertake comprehensive assessments integrate information from multiple sources and develop formulations that reflect individuals strengths, needs and life experiences.

You will lead and contribute to complex assessments where neurodiversity co-occurs with mental health difficulties, trauma, learning disability, physical health conditions or other neurodevelopmental differences.

The role includes providing specialist consultation on complex high-risk cases.

You will contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making, communicating outcomes sensitively to individuals, families, carers and professionals, while providing personalised recommendations.

The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and Trust policies, supporting service development, quality improvement and the promotion of neuroaffirmative practice.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to a positive, inclusive and supportive team culture.

Main duties of the job

To provide a specialist applied psychology service ensuring the systematic provision of highly specialised psychological services within the designated clinical service.

This includes the provision of specialist psychological assessment, formulation, offering advice and consultation on service users' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and other non-professional carers.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the CYP & Wellbeing division policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit, policy, service development and research within the CYP & Wellbeing division.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

350-CC8203141

Job locations

Rathbone Hospital

Mill Lane

Liverpool

L13 4AW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

ClinicalTo provide specialist psychological assessment of service users based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources. This may include psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care.To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a service users psychological problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the service users problems, employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy.To increasingly exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, and discharge of service users whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.To develop specialist psychological interventions, integrated into a multidisciplinary effective care coordination process.To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users formulation, diagnosis and treatment plans, including risk formulation and risk managementTo contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users.To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual service users and to provide advice, both general and specialist, to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of service users under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni and multidisciplinary care.Teaching, Training and SupervisionTo engage with regular supervision and management from senior professional colleagues.To continue to gain wider post qualification experience relevant to the clinical role in line with HCPC and BPS requirements.To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching and training and to provide supervision to other staffs psychological work, e.g., staff from other designations, as appropriate.

Management, Recruitment and Service DevelopmentTo contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the psychology teams and wider Trust operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit as requested by the service lead.To advise both psychology and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or Organisational matters need addressing as appropriate and requested by the service lead.

Research and Service EvaluationTo utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.To undertake appropriate research as agreed with the line manager and provide research advice to other team colleagues.To undertake as appropriate, project management, including complex audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the service to develop service provision.

GeneralTo contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders line manager, in line with the priorities of the service and PACE objectives, and to provide evidence of CPD undertaken, e.g., in the form of the CPD log book.To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology across the service by continuing to develop the skills of a reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal, and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the fields of clinical psychology and related disciplines relevant to the service area.To maintain the highest standards of clinical record-keeping, including electronic dataEntry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to the specific client group.To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade which may be required by the line manager or head of service.The post holder will be expected to make full use of IT packages available within the work area, e.g., Microsoft Office, Email, Internet and statistical packages.Responsibilities for all staff:

All post holders will agree to:

Commit to the vision of supporting Mersey Care in becoming a leading organisation in the provision of community services, mental health care and learning disability care.Role model the values of the Trust Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness, Enthusiasm, and Support in all activities and interactions.Challenge the stigma associated with mental health and learning disabilities.

Comply with the Duty of Candour, working across professional and organisational boundaries to improve services.

Uphold and protect the reputation of the Trust both inside and outside of work, ensuring that actions and behaviours reflect the values and standards of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust at all times.Value the contribution of the patient and service users voice, as well as the views of families and carers.Maintain their specific knowledge base and develop new skills.Observe statutory duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of adults and children.Actively participate in creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels equally valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.Commit to Mersey Cares mission of being an actively anti-racist health care provider and employer.Take responsibility for the accurate and timely collection and recording of data.Operate within organisational codes of practice, comply with all health and safety legislation, organisational policies and operating procedures.Understand and embrace the role of digital technology in the workplace.Comply with the NHS Constitution in relation to staff responsibilities.Support the creation of a positive environment and Restorative Just and Learning Culture, participate in related events, share concerns about safety and quality, and speak up against incivility while taking a collaborative approach to improve civility and respect.

Job description Job responsibilities ClinicalTo provide specialist psychological assessment of service users based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources. This may include psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care.To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a service users psychological problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the service users problems, employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy.To increasingly exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, and discharge of service users whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.To develop specialist psychological interventions, integrated into a multidisciplinary effective care coordination process.To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users formulation, diagnosis and treatment plans, including risk formulation and risk managementTo contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users.To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual service users and to provide advice, both general and specialist, to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of service users under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni and multidisciplinary care.Teaching, Training and SupervisionTo engage with regular supervision and management from senior professional colleagues.To continue to gain wider post qualification experience relevant to the clinical role in line with HCPC and BPS requirements.To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching and training and to provide supervision to other staffs psychological work, e.g., staff from other designations, as appropriate. Management, Recruitment and Service DevelopmentTo contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the psychology teams and wider Trust operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit as requested by the service lead.To advise both psychology and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or Organisational matters need addressing as appropriate and requested by the service lead. Research and Service EvaluationTo utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.To undertake appropriate research as agreed with the line manager and provide research advice to other team colleagues.To undertake as appropriate, project management, including complex audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the service to develop service provision. GeneralTo contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders line manager, in line with the priorities of the service and PACE objectives, and to provide evidence of CPD undertaken, e.g., in the form of the CPD log book.To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology across the service by continuing to develop the skills of a reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal, and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the fields of clinical psychology and related disciplines relevant to the service area.To maintain the highest standards of clinical record-keeping, including electronic dataEntry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to the specific client group.To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade which may be required by the line manager or head of service.The post holder will be expected to make full use of IT packages available within the work area, e.g., Microsoft Office, Email, Internet and statistical packages.Responsibilities for all staff: All post holders will agree to: Commit to the vision of supporting Mersey Care in becoming a leading organisation in the provision of community services, mental health care and learning disability care.Role model the values of the Trust Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness, Enthusiasm, and Support in all activities and interactions.Challenge the stigma associated with mental health and learning disabilities. Comply with the Duty of Candour, working across professional and organisational boundaries to improve services. Uphold and protect the reputation of the Trust both inside and outside of work, ensuring that actions and behaviours reflect the values and standards of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust at all times.Value the contribution of the patient and service users voice, as well as the views of families and carers.Maintain their specific knowledge base and develop new skills.Observe statutory duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of adults and children.Actively participate in creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels equally valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.Commit to Mersey Cares mission of being an actively anti-racist health care provider and employer.Take responsibility for the accurate and timely collection and recording of data.Operate within organisational codes of practice, comply with all health and safety legislation, organisational policies and operating procedures.Understand and embrace the role of digital technology in the workplace.Comply with the NHS Constitution in relation to staff responsibilities.Support the creation of a positive environment and Restorative Just and Learning Culture, participate in related events, share concerns about safety and quality, and speak up against incivility while taking a collaborative approach to improve civility and respect.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Essential

• Doctoral level training (or equivalent) in a professional area of psychology conferring HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist.

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Experience:

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of service users across a range of care settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of service user groups, presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience of maintaining a highdegree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse and utilising supervision systems to manage the impact of this.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with autistic People.
• Experience of teaching and training.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

Knowledge:

Essential

• Research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the applied fields of psychology.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the service in which the post is based.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the service user group

Skills:

Essential

• Well developed skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, incorporating a range of methodologies, e.g., clinical interview, psychometrics, structured clinical tools.
• Well developed intervention skills. Including at least one modality- specific clinical training to a high standard.
• Ability to assimilate complex information from a range of sources to complete psychological formulation and clinical risk assessment in order to develop effective treatment plans for service users with complex needs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage service users who may present with significant clinical obstacles to engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain clear and appropriate personal and professional boundaries and to recognise own limitations.
• Well -developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Demonstrated skills in providing consultation to other professional and non - professional groups.
• Knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within the field of applied psychology
• Ability to sit in a constrained position when working with service users.
• Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration responding and participating as required.
• Ability to self -reflect and use clinical supervision appropriately.
• Ability to cope and deal with highly distressing emotional circumstances.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi -media.

Person Specification Qualifications: Essential Doctoral level training (or equivalent) in a professional area of psychology conferring HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist. Registered or eligible for registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist. Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Experience: Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of service users across a range of care settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of service user groups, presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity. Experience of maintaining a highdegree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse and utilising supervision systems to manage the impact of this. Desirable Previous experience working with autistic People. Experience of teaching and training. Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Knowledge: Essential Research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the applied fields of psychology. Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the service in which the post is based. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the service user group Skills: Essential Well developed skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, incorporating a range of methodologies, e.g., clinical interview, psychometrics, structured clinical tools. Well developed intervention skills. Including at least one modality- specific clinical training to a high standard. Ability to assimilate complex information from a range of sources to complete psychological formulation and clinical risk assessment in order to develop effective treatment plans for service users with complex needs. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage service users who may present with significant clinical obstacles to engagement. Demonstrated ability to maintain clear and appropriate personal and professional boundaries and to recognise own limitations. Well -developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Demonstrated skills in providing consultation to other professional and non - professional groups. Knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within the field of applied psychology Ability to sit in a constrained position when working with service users. Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration responding and participating as required. Ability to self -reflect and use clinical supervision appropriately. Ability to cope and deal with highly distressing emotional circumstances. Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi -media.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rathbone Hospital

Mill Lane

Liverpool

L13 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rathbone Hospital

Mill Lane

Liverpool

L13 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

** Please be advised that the Band 2 Healthcare Assistant role will not be eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship. It is essential that you have unrestricted Right to Work in the UK **

YOU can make a valuable contribution to high quality patient care......

We are seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants and / or those who have a passion for caring, who would like to join our clinical teams to develop their skills in an acute hospital setting. It would be great if you have previous experience of providing care or evidence of caring experience in a hospitality setting utilising your excellent communication and organisational skills, however even if you are 'new to care', you will be fully trained and full buddy support will be put in place for you.

Main duties of the job

You will join our established Ward Teams, assisting the Nursing and Healthcare Professionals in providing excellent patient care. In return, we can offer you a friendly working environment with on-going support from enthusiastic and dynamic staff who are committed to providing the highest standards of care. To support our teams and 24/7 service, it is important to have a flexible approach to your working patterns.

All hours are worked on a shift rota basis

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core value:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application.