Job summary

The Training Programme Director in Stroke Medicine in the Mersey region will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine.

The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.

The post holder will be a member of the School Board.

As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), please note that the end date for all new educator secondments/posts will be 31 March 2027. The successful applicant will be updated regarding potential extensions beyond this date

Main duties of the job

The Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Stroke Medicine training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job summary

GP Expansion & Structured Learning Training Programme Directors Fixed Term contract currently until 31/03/2027

1 x 2 session post available - to cover Swindon, Gloucestershire, BNSSG & Bath

The GP TPD for Expansion & Structured Learning will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing innovative training programmes for General Practitioners (GPs) across the South West, including structured online learning.

The TPD will support the School of Primary Care to expand GP training by increasing placement capacity, supporting GPR progression through training and helping support expanding assessment processes.

The role will also build on the 10-year plan by extending placements to support communities and neighbourhood working, while developing a community of practice where educators can connect, share experience and resources, and support innovative models of training.

Please be aware that should you be successful in this position, you will be hired to the job title of GP Expansion Training Programme Director and this job title is advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work with other TPDs and ADs to provide:

Programme Development and Management:

• Provide additional support to programmes requiring enhanced TPD capacity.
• Design and develop a curriculum for Learning Programmes to Support Expansion that meets the educational needs of GP trainees and complies with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously evaluate and improve learning programmes and support for GPRs based on feedback and educational outcomes.

Instructional Design and Delivery:

• Integrate a range of instructional methods, including e-learning modules, webinars, simulations and in-person training.
• Develop and source high-quality educational content, resources and materials, ensuring the learning platform is user-friendly and accessible to all trainees.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Support assessment processes to deliver reviews for an expanded number of GPRs, including implementing tools and strategies to evaluate trainee progress and programme effectiveness.
• Analyse assessment data to identify areas for improvement, make necessary adjustments and report programme outcomes to stakeholders and accreditation bodies.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£117,904 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

990-SW-EC6163-E

Job locations

Bristol - 100 Temple Street/ Taunton - South West House

Bristol /Taunton

BS1 6AG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills and will deliver across the following areas:

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with academic institutions, healthcare providers and technology partners to enhance Learning Programmes to Support Expansion. Coordinate with faculty and subject matter experts to deliver specialised training sessions, and engage with trainee representatives to ensure the programme meets their needs and expectations.

Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance, mentorship and support to GP trainees throughout the programme, addressing concerns and facilitating professional development. Organise regular meetings and forums for trainees to share experiences and best practice.

Administration and Coordination: Manage the administration of innovative structured learning programmes, including scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation. Ensure effective communication and coordination among programme participants and stakeholders, maintaining accurate records and documentation.

We encourage innovation, welcome discussion and drive improvement, and are looking for like-minded individuals to help us achieve this. We provide an open, inclusive environment where all voices are heard. You can expect support to develop personally and professionally within NHSE, with annual objective setting and learning opportunities throughout your career.

Further details about the role, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Structured Learning is a regional team, with programme participants based across different geographies; flexibility to deliver education across the South West will be required as the programme develops

Job description Job responsibilities The role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills and will deliver across the following areas: Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with academic institutions, healthcare providers and technology partners to enhance Learning Programmes to Support Expansion. Coordinate with faculty and subject matter experts to deliver specialised training sessions, and engage with trainee representatives to ensure the programme meets their needs and expectations. Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance, mentorship and support to GP trainees throughout the programme, addressing concerns and facilitating professional development. Organise regular meetings and forums for trainees to share experiences and best practice. Administration and Coordination: Manage the administration of innovative structured learning programmes, including scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation. Ensure effective communication and coordination among programme participants and stakeholders, maintaining accurate records and documentation. We encourage innovation, welcome discussion and drive improvement, and are looking for like-minded individuals to help us achieve this. We provide an open, inclusive environment where all voices are heard. You can expect support to develop personally and professionally within NHSE, with annual objective setting and learning opportunities throughout your career. Further details about the role, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents. Structured Learning is a regional team, with programme participants based across different geographies; flexibility to deliver education across the South West will be required as the programme develops

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• General practitioner with MRCGP
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
• Pro active approach and evidence of CPD within clinical role

Desirable

• On GP Performers list, be engaged in active clinical practice
• Approved GP trainer or clinical supervisor
• Educational qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Certificate or diploma in medical education or management

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Innovative and inclusive approach to delivering high quality education
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in medical education

Desirable

• Knowledge of adult educational theory and practice

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience in medical education, curriculum development, and training
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory
• Proven experience of regularly working as a clinician in general practice, after completion of vocational training, with current full registration with the GMC
• Committed to engaging learners with high quality education and exploring opportunities for innovative delivery

Desirable

• Evidence of understanding of issues surrounding General practice / Training
• Experience in providing support to Drs in training, and issues facing GP DiTs
• Understanding of Differential attainment and ED&I issues affecting DiTs / Primary Care

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential General practitioner with MRCGP Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.) Pro active approach and evidence of CPD within clinical role Desirable On GP Performers list, be engaged in active clinical practice Approved GP trainer or clinical supervisor Educational qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Certificate or diploma in medical education or management Skills and abilities Essential Innovative and inclusive approach to delivering high quality education Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in medical education Desirable Knowledge of adult educational theory and practice Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context Experience in medical education, curriculum development, and training Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory Proven experience of regularly working as a clinician in general practice, after completion of vocational training, with current full registration with the GMC Committed to engaging learners with high quality education and exploring opportunities for innovative delivery Desirable Evidence of understanding of issues surrounding General practice / Training Experience in providing support to Drs in training, and issues facing GP DiTs Understanding of Differential attainment and ED&I issues affecting DiTs / Primary Care

UK Registration

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

Additional information 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

NHS England

Address

Bristol - 100 Temple Street/ Taunton - South West House

Bristol /Taunton

BS1 6AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Bristol - 100 Temple Street/ Taunton - South West House

Bristol /Taunton

BS1 6AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

UKHSA's readiness to respond to all threats and hazards. We focus on Agency capability, putting external stakeholder and customer needs at the centre of designs for the future. We identify opportunities to improve public health outcomes through better user experiences.

The team are responsible for:

• embedding UCD approaches into UKHSA ways of working
• UCD expertise in project delivery
• ensuring user needs are understood and designed for, advocating for all users, to achieve equitable outcomes
• ensuring our products are accessible and developed to the Government Service Standard and use appropriate style guides and patterns
• leading the UKHSA-wide UCD community of practice to support organisational and in-profession development
• standards for UCD professionals

Main duties of the job

As a user researcher, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary squad collaborating with teams across UKHSA. Through effective user research you'll ensure design projects are rooted in a deep understanding of users and their needs.

Together with other UCD professions, you'll ensure quality, innovation, and creativity in how we approach all aspects of design and how we bring concepts to life for stakeholders to effect change.

You'll embody inclusive behaviours. You'll understand the importance of inclusive research practices, taking pride in ensuring research is representative of a wide range of people and communities.

You'll be an active part of the UCD community sharing insights and practices within the community and across the organisation.

Your work will help UKHSA to solve problems, improve public health outcomes and address health inequalities.

About us

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,983 to £52,113 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

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

Reference number

919-JP-633004983/1602-EXT

Job locations

Core HQs

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf)

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a user researcher, youll:

• carry out user research activities, creating research plans, recruiting participants, preparing discussion guides, creating information gathering artefacts, running and moderating user research sessions
• analyse and synthesise user research data to present clear and engaging user insights and actionable findings, using creative approaches to storytelling
• contribute to the improvement of user research practice and ways of working by adhering to and embedding consistent and high-quality professional standards
• drive awareness of user research practices, advocating for user needs and user research to be embedded within strategy, policy and service design
• work collaboratively and in an inclusive manner by involving teams and colleagues from across UKHSA in user research to help everyone develop a deep understanding of UKHSAs users needs
• act as the voice of users in the design of our services, make actionable recommendations based on insights and communicate these to stakeholders clearly and confidently
• ensure research practice is high quality and meets government and NHS standards and industry best practice using peer reviews and critique processes to gather feedback and share best practice
• actively contribute to the UKHSAs community of practice, advocate for user research and support the creation of the right environment and processes to establish the profession within UKHSA

This is not an exhaustive list.

Essential criteria

• Experience of using user-centred design methods and practices in complex organisations
• Experience of designing and delivering inclusive user research with a range of users
• Experience of qualitative research methodologies and knowing how to apply different methods to different research projects
• Experience of using basic techniques to analyse and synthesise findings
• To be able to create actionable, evidenced-based insights using a variety of techniques to tell compelling stories.
• Experience of developing user research practices and a good understanding of the key standards in assuring the quality of user research
• To be able to explain the value of research practice. navigate stakeholder landscapes and gain support for research plans, findings, and ways of working
• To be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, working directly with other professions to ensure effective and timely delivery

Desirable criteria

• Government service assessments
• Working in an agile environment
• Coaching and mentoring other user researchers

Selection process

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your technical skills and experience.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed8 essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of:

• an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• a 750 wordsupporting statement.

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience andknowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than750words. We will not consider any words over750 words.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria
• Meets no essential criteria

Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:

• Carry out user research activities, creating research plans, recruiting participants, preparing discussion guides, creating information gathering artefacts, running and moderating user research sessions

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a remote interview via MS Teams.

Technical skills and experience will be tested at interview.

Youll be invited to a 60-minute remote video interview. This will include a presentation on your understanding of user-centred design and user research, to help us understand more about you and your skills and experience.

For this role well assess your experience and specialist technical skills against the government technical skills for a user researcher.

User researcher - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework

Candidates should expect questions on the following technical skills during the interview:

• Analysis and synthesis
• Research management, leadership and assurance
• User research methods
• User-centred practice and advocacy

Interviews dates are to be confirmed.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs in either Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf). We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) on-site.

Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Eligibility criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security clearance level requirement

Part 1

Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed.

Part 2

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.

Salary information

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location.

Senior Executive Officer (SEO)

• £41,983- £48,128 (National)
• £44,148- £50,121 (Outer London)
• £46,310- £52,113 (Inner London)

Job description Job responsibilities As a user researcher, youll: carry out user research activities, creating research plans, recruiting participants, preparing discussion guides, creating information gathering artefacts, running and moderating user research sessions analyse and synthesise user research data to present clear and engaging user insights and actionable findings, using creative approaches to storytelling contribute to the improvement of user research practice and ways of working by adhering to and embedding consistent and high-quality professional standards drive awareness of user research practices, advocating for user needs and user research to be embedded within strategy, policy and service design work collaboratively and in an inclusive manner by involving teams and colleagues from across UKHSA in user research to help everyone develop a deep understanding of UKHSAs users needs act as the voice of users in the design of our services, make actionable recommendations based on insights and communicate these to stakeholders clearly and confidently ensure research practice is high quality and meets government and NHS standards and industry best practice using peer reviews and critique processes to gather feedback and share best practice actively contribute to the UKHSAs community of practice, advocate for user research and support the creation of the right environment and processes to establish the profession within UKHSA This is not an exhaustive list. Essential criteria Experience of using user-centred design methods and practices in complex organisations Experience of designing and delivering inclusive user research with a range of users Experience of qualitative research methodologies and knowing how to apply different methods to different research projects Experience of using basic techniques to analyse and synthesise findings To be able to create actionable, evidenced-based insights using a variety of techniques to tell compelling stories. Experience of developing user research practices and a good understanding of the key standards in assuring the quality of user research To be able to explain the value of research practice. navigate stakeholder landscapes and gain support for research plans, findings, and ways of working To be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, working directly with other professions to ensure effective and timely delivery Desirable criteria Government service assessments Working in an agile environment Coaching and mentoring other user researchers Selection process This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your technical skills and experience. Stage 1: Application & Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed8 essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of: an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a 750 wordsupporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience andknowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than750words. We will not consider any words over750 words. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Carry out user research activities, creating research plans, recruiting participants, preparing discussion guides, creating information gathering artefacts, running and moderating user research sessions Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a remote interview via MS Teams. Technical skills and experience will be tested at interview. Youll be invited to a 60-minute remote video interview. This will include a presentation on your understanding of user-centred design and user research, to help us understand more about you and your skills and experience. For this role well assess your experience and specialist technical skills against the government technical skills for a user researcher. User researcher - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Candidates should expect questions on the following technical skills during the interview: Analysis and synthesis Research management, leadership and assurance User research methods User-centred practice and advocacy Interviews dates are to be confirmed. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs in either Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf). We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) on-site. Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Eligibility criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security clearance level requirement Part 1 Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed. Part 2 Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard. Salary information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location. Senior Executive Officer (SEO) £41,983- £48,128 (National) £44,148- £50,121 (Outer London) £46,310- £52,113 (Inner London)

Person Specification

Application form and supporting statement

Essential

• Application form and supporting statement

Presentation

Essential

• Presentation

Technical skills

Essential

• Analysis and synthesis
• Research management, leadership and assurance
• User research methods
• User-centred practice and advocacy

Person Specification Application form and supporting statement Essential Application form and supporting statement Presentation Essential Presentation Technical skills Essential Analysis and synthesis Research management, leadership and assurance User research methods User-centred practice and advocacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Core HQs

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf)

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Core HQs

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf)

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Transformation Directorate Finance Partner team in the NHS England Finance and Planning Directorate is now recruiting for a band 7 Senior Finance & Planning Business Partner.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of work to support the NHS. We:

• work closely with government to agree NHS funding;
• ensure the NHS lives within its annual budget;
• decide how to distribute the funding to the different NHS services and parts of England;
• support innovative programmes that improve the care and experience of NHS patients or people using NHS services;
• set out the financial and performance priorities the NHS should be delivering each year;
• report how much the NHS has spent on providing services each year;
• explore how the NHS can make the best use of its money;
• consider how nationally we use these resources to improve healthcare outcomes, reduce inequality, improve health and support the NHS.

You will work alongside a team of dedicated finance partner professionals to deliver a full range of business partnering support to a portfolio of stakeholders.

This involves providing dedicated support to a delivery leadership team to manage their financial performance and the effective and efficient delivery, management and governance of programmes and services.

Main duties of the job

The finance partner team delivers comprehensive support to high profile, fast-paced delivery projects and services. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.

Below are the types of skills and experience that we are looking for. Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.

• Finance partnering experience of pro-actively initiating and promoting discussions with stakeholders.
• Using advanced analytical skills in reviewing and evaluating financial data.
• Producing monthly, quarterly, and annual and ad-hoc analysis and reports to inform senior decision making.
• Accurately preparing, analysing, and presenting data from a variety of sources using Excel and/or other reporting solutions.
• Developing and managing strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring segregation of duties, and compliance with schemes of delegation.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job summary

The Training Programme Director in Acute Medicine NW will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine.

• The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.
• The post holder will be a member of the School Board.

As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), please note that the end date for all new educator appointments will be 31st March 2027. The successful applicant will be updated regarding potential extensions (not guaranteed) beyond this date.

Main duties of the job

The Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Acute Medicine training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job summary

The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine. The post holder will support the School's Operational Programme and lead on programmes of work within the School's strategy. The post holder will be a member of the School Board.

The post holder will support the School's commitment to delivering excellent postgraduate training, in a variety of educational environments which promote staff wellbeing, a positive learning culture, and a sense of belonging.

As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), please note that the end date for all new educator appointments will be 31st March 2027. The successful applicant will be updated regarding potential extensions (not guaranteed) beyond this date.

Main duties of the job

This post will have oversight, in particular, of:

1. Training in Internal Medicine Stage 1 and 2 programmes.

2. Training in HST Group 2 specialities

3. The work of the Examination Support TPDs and development of training resources for the MRCP(UK) examination

4. Courses that prepare HSTs for consultant practice (including leadership)

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Dental Practitioner/Locum Dentist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Shawbury Dental Centre, in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

This is a locum role (37 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Hourly Rate - £55.98 per hour

Main duties of the job

Job description:

• To work independently and to provide both a full range of dental treatment to maintain oral health and to undertake related general administrative duties where required to work towards improving and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of personnel for whom they are providing care for.
• To assist the Senior Dental Officer (SDO), when present, or operate independently to achieve dental fitness targets, for all entitled personnel, as detailed in the SG Policy and Standards Document (P&SD).
• To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for direct patient contact.
• To ensure that all treatment is correctly recorded on the electronic health record and any relevant FMed documents.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving quality, patient safety and health and care services?

We are seeking an exceptional registered healthcare professional to join our Quality Team. You will lead patient safety, incident management and learning across Birmingham and Solihull and the Black Country, working with providers, NHS partners and stakeholders to improve outcomes and safety.

In a collaborative environment, you will influence strategic programmes, support quality improvement and help reduce health inequalities.

As Patient Safety Clinical Lead, you will provide clinical expertise in incident reviews, support the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), and analyse themes and trends. Working with clinical experts, senior leaders and partners, you will shape service improvement and safety initiatives.

Combining strategic influence with operational impact, you will review quality intelligence, identify emerging risks, support providers and governance, and ensure learning from incidents leads to meaningful change.

You will be curious, collaborative and committed, with confidence in analysing complex information, building relationships, challenging constructively and influencing across organisational boundaries.

If you want to deliver safer, better healthcare and develop within a supportive, innovative team, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape quality, safety and improvement across Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country.

Main duties of the job

As Patient Safety Clinical Lead you will support the ICBs statutory duties for quality improvement and learning from incidents. Within the multidisciplinary Quality Team, you will provide clinical leadership for patient safety, incident management, investigation oversight and system learning.

You will lead quality workstreams supporting strategic priorities and service improvement. Working with providers, clinicians, commissioners and partners, you will identify risks, share learning and implement changes that reduce harm and improve outcomes.

You will provide clinical advice, oversee safety assurance, support PSIRF and promote continuous learning. You will analyse safety and quality intelligence to identify risks, trends and improvement opportunities.

You will build provider partnerships, facilitate improvement, monitor action plans and contribute to reviews, meetings, assurance visits and governance, ensuring services meet national standards and contractual requirements.

The role includes reviewing investigation learning, maintaining Datix, reporting to senior leaders and committees, and supporting quality governance. With Quality Improvement, Learning and Analytics leads, you will share learning and good practice across quality, commissioning and safeguarding teams to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and deliver high-quality care.

This is an opportunity to influence change and improve patient care across Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country.

About us

Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB) brings together the NHS, local councils and voluntary sector partners to support 2.7 million people. Our vision is to make the area the healthiest place to live and work by improving life chances and reducing inequalities.

As an employee, you will demonstrate our system values, champion inclusion and help address health inequalities so everyone can thrive. In return, the ICB offers a supportive, ambitious and inclusive workplace, with opportunities to develop and work with partners to deliver meaningful change.

The ICB is committed to a workforce that reflects the population of Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from everyone who meets the role criteria, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

The ICB is a registered Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and will shortlist suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Employees formally notified that they are at risk of redundancy within the organisation will receive priority consideration for this vacancy if they meet the roles essential requirements. This supports redeployment and helps minimise compulsory redundancies.

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Dental Hygienist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at HMS Raleigh Dental Centre, in Torpoint, Cornwall.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday (37 hours)

The successful applicant will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel and their families.

Hourly Rate - £36.65 per hour

Main duties of the job

Job Description:

• To provide the Dental Officers with clinical and administrative support to enable him/her to achieve his/her primary purpose, including the provision of dental hygiene treatment, oral hygiene instruction and education and any other appropriate clinical procedure as prescribed by a Dental Officer working towards improving and maintaining the oral health of entitled personnel.
• To undertake all activities described in the GDC Scope of Practice. Carrying out work under the direction of a registered dentist who has examined the patient and indicated in writing the course of treatment to be provided. This is in accordance with the Dental Auxiliary Regulations 1986, as amended by the Dental Auxiliaries (amended) Regulations 1991.
• To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for appointed patients.
• To comply with all Health and Safety Policy directives and legislation.
• To maintain own appointment book when a receptionist is not available and liaise between Dental Officer and patients concerning appointments.
• To carry out preventive cross infection procedures including sterilisation of instruments and materials in compliance with current legislation (HTM 01-05) and best practice as described in DPHC (Dental) SOPs Chapter 17.
• To manage his/her surgery to a high standard at all times with respect to cleanliness, equipment maintenance (including end-of-day), documentation and security.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

We reserve the right to remove this requirement once a suitable candidate has been selected.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Dental Practitioner/Locum Dentist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Bulford Dental Centre, in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

This is a locum role (13 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Hourly Rate - £55.98 per hour

Main duties of the job

Job description:

• To work independently and to provide both a full range of dental treatment to maintain oral health and to undertake related general administrative duties where required to work towards improving and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of personnel for whom they are providing care for.
• To assist the Senior Dental Officer (SDO), when present, or operate independently to achieve dental fitness targets, for all entitled personnel, as detailed in the SG Policy and Standards Document (P&SD).
• To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for direct patient contact.
• To ensure that all treatment is correctly recorded on the electronic health record and any relevant FMed documents.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Job summary

As Personal Assistant (PA) to the Patient Experience Director (PED) the post holder will provide comprehensive administrative and business support, ensuring the Director's responsibilities are effectively managed. This includes managing a complex diary, correspondence, communication, coordination and delegation ensuring the Director receives a consistent and high-level of support.

The post holder will work closely with key colleagues and the senior leadership team to the Director. They will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Director's office, enabling the Director to focus on their extensive core responsibilities.

As PA you will need to be confident to self-initiate tasks, be a clear communicator and comfortable operating efficiently and effectively in a high-pressure environment.

Please be aware that should you be successful in this position, you will be hired to the job title of Personal Assistant, and this job title is advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced personal assistant who is a strong team player, highly organised, and who has the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of people.

Your duties will include but not limited to;

Complex diary and mailbox managementMeeting coordinationTravel arrangementsMonitoring and recording of annual leave/absencesEntering expense claims for DirectorRespond to ad-hoc, non-routine requests by the Director and their direct reports effectively, professionally and in good time.

You will need strong IT skills to be successful in this role.

Meetings/events are held across various sites therefore some flexibility is required.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum (inclusive of London Weighting)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

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

Reference number

990-CNO-EC5544-E

Job locations

Wellington House

London

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key responsibilities as PA to Director; Diary Management: Managing a complex diary, balancing competing priorities, and coordinating travel arrangements. Meeting Coordination: Preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items. Correspondence: Handling internal and external communications, including emails and written correspondence. Information Dissemination: Ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of information to relevant parties. Administrative Support: Providing general administrative support, such as filing, data entry, and photocopying. Team Support: Supporting other administrative staff and providing assistance when needed. Confidentiality: Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Effectively communicating with a wide range of individuals, both internally and externally. Organisation and Time Management: Managing workload effectively, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key responsibilities as PA to Director; Diary Management: Managing a complex diary, balancing competing priorities, and coordinating travel arrangements. Meeting Coordination: Preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items. Correspondence: Handling internal and external communications, including emails and written correspondence. Information Dissemination: Ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of information to relevant parties. Administrative Support: Providing general administrative support, such as filing, data entry, and photocopying. Team Support: Supporting other administrative staff and providing assistance when needed. Confidentiality: Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Effectively communicating with a wide range of individuals, both internally and externally. Organisation and Time Management: Managing workload effectively, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines. You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Education / Training / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to RSA 3 / NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in senior administration.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experienced in providing PA, executive or senior administrative support.
• Demonstrable experience dealing with sensitive and confidential information

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Experience of Microsoft software applications (outlook, word and PowerPoint etc.)
• Excellent planning and organising capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.
• Proficient note taking skills

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Well-developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships at all levels and with staff in other offices.

Person Specification Education / Training / Qualifications Essential Educated to RSA 3 / NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in senior administration. Knowledge and Experience Essential Experienced in providing PA, executive or senior administrative support. Demonstrable experience dealing with sensitive and confidential information Skills / Abilities Essential Experience of Microsoft software applications (outlook, word and PowerPoint etc.) Excellent planning and organising capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail. Good problem-solving skills Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines. Proficient note taking skills Interpersonal Skills Essential Well-developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills. Able to maintain effective working relationships at all levels and with staff in other offices.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House

London

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House

London

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Dental Practitioner/Locum Dentist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at HMS Nelson Dental Centre, in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

This is a locum role (13.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Hourly Rate - £55.98 per hour

Main duties of the job

Job description:

• To work independently and to provide both a full range of dental treatment to maintain oral health and to undertake related general administrative duties where required to work towards improving and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of personnel for whom they are providing care for.
• To assist the Senior Dental Officer (SDO), when present, or operate independently to achieve dental fitness targets, for all entitled personnel, as detailed in the SG Policy and Standards Document (P&SD).
• To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for direct patient contact.
• To ensure that all treatment is correctly recorded on the electronic health record and any relevant FMed documents.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Dental Practitioner/Locum Dentist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Lossiemouth Dental Centre, in Morayshire, Scotland.

This is a locum role (37 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Hourly Rate - £55.98 per hour

Main duties of the job

Job description:

• To work independently and to provide both a full range of dental treatment to maintain oral health and to undertake related general administrative duties where required to work towards improving and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of personnel for whom they are providing care for.
• To assist the Senior Dental Officer (SDO), when present, or operate independently to achieve dental fitness targets, for all entitled personnel, as detailed in the SG Policy and Standards Document (P&SD).
• To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for direct patient contact.
• To ensure that all treatment is correctly recorded on the electronic health record and any relevant FMed documents.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Job summary

**Subject to job matching**

Dental Nurse - Maternity cover

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered Dental Nurse to cover maternity leave, giving an insight into working for the Community Dental Service at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

This would be a fixed term, part time post, working 29 hours over 4 days per week at Weston Clinic, Macclesfield, until January 2028.

The post holder must be self-motivated, organised and experienced in general dental nursing, with excellent communication skills.

The successful recruit will

• Support the service in providing a unified approach to deliver a high standard of patient care.
• Be a key member of the dental team, to assist in the smooth operation and organisation of the surgeries and theatres.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet and deliver the needs of patients, their families, and carers.
• Assist in the provision of dental treatment in clinic and theatre settings, providing special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia services, providing clinical support in a range of treatments for a broad client base.
• Attend general anaesthetic sessions when required - following training.
• Carry out the decontamination, disinfection, sterilisation and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment, effectively.
• Be familiar with dental software for inputting of patient notes and charting.

Hours per week: 29

Main duties of the job

To support clinicians in a specialist community dental service delivering high-quality dental care in Special Care Dentistry and paediatric exodontia, to a wide range of patients; including those with complex medical conditions and challenging behaviours.

To provide chair side assistance, domicilary and theatre support as appropriate within the remit of a registered Dental Nurse with post certificate qualifications, for clinicians in the performance of their range of specialisms in dental treatment.

To provide assistance and support to patients and carers at all times throughout patient journey of care, including patients with complex medical conditions and challenging behaviours.

1. To carry out the decontamination process and storage of reusable dental instruments in accordance with HTM01-05 and standard operating procedures. Completing IPC (Infection Prevention Control) and decontamination logs as required.

To work efficiently and effectively as part of the dental team

To work within the General Dental Council scope of practice guidelines for dental care professionals, being accountable for own professional actions.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job summary

Within NHS England, South East Region, the Thames Valley Office is responsible for the planning, development, education and training of the future and current healthcare and public health workforce across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant with a strong interest in medical education and training to be the Training Programme Director for Psychiatry in Learning Disabilities.

Applications are invited from current STC members, or from those within the specialty who can demonstrate relevant interest in education and training.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the Renal training programme. For more information regarding the post please refer to the attached Job Description with enclosed Person Specification.

The role of the Training Programme Director is to work with the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to NHS England mandate.

Main duties of the job

The Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of (specialty) training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job summary

Post Title: Deputy Ward Manager

Reports To: Ward Manager, Inpatient Lead

Directorate/Department: Mental Health Adult Inpatient Services

Ward: Abbey Ward, Hallam Street Hospital

Salary Range: Band 6

Must have at least 2 years' experience within the NHS or Private sector located within the UK only (Evidence will be requested at interview)

We are currently unable to accept sponsorship within BCHFT at this present moment.

All interviews will be conducted face to face.

Main duties of the job

• To provide nursing leadership and care for adults with serious mental illness in the context of the care programme approach.
• To act as a deputy to the ward manager in their absence.
• As a qualified nurse, the post-holder will contribute to and oversee the coordinating of the care planning process in the in-patient setting.
• They will be responsible for providing clinical leadership.
• They will deputise in the absence of the ward manager as required.
• They will provide clinical and managerial support to staff through accepting the role of senior nurse on-site as required.
• To work in partnership with Multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the development of the service.

About us

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.

Across the whole of the region, we provide:

• Adult and older adult mental health services.
• Specialist learning disability services.
• Mental health services for children and young people.
• Community healthcare services for children, young people and families in black country.

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.

Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enable us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.

Job summary

Team Name: Children's Continence Service

Base: The Ridge Hill Centre

WTE: 28 hours per week

Band: 6

Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dudley Children's Continence Service to support our nurse led team in community clinics. The successful nurse will have experience working with school aged children with bladder and bowel problems involving completing holistic assessments and developing personalised plans.

The service will offer both clinical and managerial supervision in order to support the individual.

If you require more information about the role, please contact Louise Andrews, Continence Lead Nurse or Angela Nunn, Specialist Continence Nurse on 01384 324510 or [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose? To support the clinical lead in developing a paediatric community continence team in the Dudley locality? To help children and young people achieve complete continence or to manage the condition discreetly and effectively if full control is clinically not possible.? To treat children and young people with both bladder and bowel problems.? Prevent unplanned hospitalisation for constipation and urinary infections.? Responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist continence care programmes in community and clinic settings for children and young people,? 5-19 years, within Dudley Support with the promotion of continence and management of incontinence with this defined age group? Develop and implement education and training programmes for defined age group, carers and relevant community staff - School Nurses, Health Visitors, gps

About us

Our Trust Values are:? Honest and Transparent? Empowerment? Dignity and Respect? Integrity? Compassion and KindnessOur Trust Behaviours are:? Be caring and demonstrate compassion? Have the courage to take action? Communicate effectively? Treat everyone as an individual? Be competent and professional

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

285-0121-CYPF

Job locations

The Ridge Hill Centre

Brierley Hill

DY8 5ST

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Responsibility for Patient Care (including monitoring, diagnostics + investigations)2. To work with children who are slow to acquire faecal and urinary incontinence3. Have a moderate degree of global delay4. Have a physical condition which hinders continence5. Work autonomously within continence clinics without supervision, accountable for own professional actions6. Have secondary enuresis or encopresis as a behavioural response to emotional difficulties7. Ensure that all patient records are completed and maintained in line with Trust policy, observing patient confidentiality at all times8. Provide specialist assessment, support and treatment for children aged 0 -19 years who have more complex continence needs9. Enhance quality of life for people with long term conditions10. Ensuring that people have a positive experience of care11. Understanding of child anatomy and physiology12. Clear understanding of bowel conditions and faecal impaction13. Use a varied array of skills to devise continence packages for children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, communication difficulties, complex health care.14. Refer children and young people to other specialists and agencies as appropriate15. Refer to the Continence Lead if any issues require more specialist advice and intervention, thereby maintaining high service standards16. Deal with patient complaints in a positive and sensitive way in accordance with Trust policy17. Uphold a professional approach and maintain professional integrity at all times18. Practice competencies developed, upholding the NMC Code of Professional Conduct19. Be aware of Dudley Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and requirements20. Gather information to provide specialist advice to assist child protection investigations21. To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals22. To act as an advisor to primary health care staff on matters relating to the patients management and to provide clinical, professional advice. Promote the development of clinically effective care that is seamless between primary and secondary care settings.23. Demonstrate and utilise specialist skills and knowledge to provide innovative practice in paediatric continence24. To support the transition of young people from paediatric to adult care, liaising with the adult Urology and Gastroenterology team and in-reach to adult wards as appropriate, for young people in the process of transition25. Deal expertly and confidently with distressing and emotional issues in the knowledge that other support services are available to assist To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality (insert) service.26. Act as a role model of excellence in childrens continence care27. Provide professional advice, support and leadership to colleagues28. Attend, as appropriate, regional and national events to enable Black Country Partnership to be identified as a service provider of childrens continence best practice29. Develop and maintain good working relationships with staff supporting the needs of children with disabilities, school nurses, health visitors, occupational therapists and physiotherapists30. Provide clinical advice in relation to home delivery service enquiries31. To liaise with continence service (continence products)32. Work with other services for peer support and good practice33. Policy and Service Development34. Support the implementation of an integrated continence strategy in line with Department of Health guidance and National Service Framework for Children35. Support assessors of children and young people with bowel/bladder problems to be aware of, and comply with, related service guidelines and protocols36. Contribute to the development of service guidelines and protocols37. Contribute to service reviews and development work as appropriate to grade in collaboration with the Service manager and clinical lead38. Ensure that clients and service users views are central to the development of the service39. To ensure evidence based service through regular review and updating Trust guidelines in conjunction with the Lead Urology Nurse Specialist40. Planning and organising41. Maintain and deliver nurse-led community childrens continence clinics42. Manage a clinical caseload ensuring effective relationships with other health, education and social care professionals43. Assume an active role in self-development by undertaking training and updating programmes/courses44. Maintain awareness of current development in nursing and medical practice by attending lectures, conferences and seminars as appropriate and by reading available literature45. Attend professional meetings as requested by the Team Leader46. Analysis and data management47. Maintain patient records and clinical activity recordings to monitor patient contacts and clinical outcomes48. Liaise with the service manager to maintain and accurately update information on the disability database regarding the service49. Develop audit tools to assure quality care is paramount

Job description Job responsibilities 1. Responsibility for Patient Care (including monitoring, diagnostics + investigations)2. To work with children who are slow to acquire faecal and urinary incontinence3. Have a moderate degree of global delay4. Have a physical condition which hinders continence5. Work autonomously within continence clinics without supervision, accountable for own professional actions6. Have secondary enuresis or encopresis as a behavioural response to emotional difficulties7. Ensure that all patient records are completed and maintained in line with Trust policy, observing patient confidentiality at all times8. Provide specialist assessment, support and treatment for children aged 0 -19 years who have more complex continence needs9. Enhance quality of life for people with long term conditions10. Ensuring that people have a positive experience of care11. Understanding of child anatomy and physiology12. Clear understanding of bowel conditions and faecal impaction13. Use a varied array of skills to devise continence packages for children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, communication difficulties, complex health care.14. Refer children and young people to other specialists and agencies as appropriate15. Refer to the Continence Lead if any issues require more specialist advice and intervention, thereby maintaining high service standards16. Deal with patient complaints in a positive and sensitive way in accordance with Trust policy17. Uphold a professional approach and maintain professional integrity at all times18. Practice competencies developed, upholding the NMC Code of Professional Conduct19. Be aware of Dudley Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and requirements20. Gather information to provide specialist advice to assist child protection investigations21. To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals22. To act as an advisor to primary health care staff on matters relating to the patients management and to provide clinical, professional advice. Promote the development of clinically effective care that is seamless between primary and secondary care settings.23. Demonstrate and utilise specialist skills and knowledge to provide innovative practice in paediatric continence24. To support the transition of young people from paediatric to adult care, liaising with the adult Urology and Gastroenterology team and in-reach to adult wards as appropriate, for young people in the process of transition25. Deal expertly and confidently with distressing and emotional issues in the knowledge that other support services are available to assist To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality (insert) service.26. Act as a role model of excellence in childrens continence care27. Provide professional advice, support and leadership to colleagues28. Attend, as appropriate, regional and national events to enable Black Country Partnership to be identified as a service provider of childrens continence best practice29. Develop and maintain good working relationships with staff supporting the needs of children with disabilities, school nurses, health visitors, occupational therapists and physiotherapists30. Provide clinical advice in relation to home delivery service enquiries31. To liaise with continence service (continence products)32. Work with other services for peer support and good practice33. Policy and Service Development34. Support the implementation of an integrated continence strategy in line with Department of Health guidance and National Service Framework for Children35. Support assessors of children and young people with bowel/bladder problems to be aware of, and comply with, related service guidelines and protocols36. Contribute to the development of service guidelines and protocols37. Contribute to service reviews and development work as appropriate to grade in collaboration with the Service manager and clinical lead38. Ensure that clients and service users views are central to the development of the service39. To ensure evidence based service through regular review and updating Trust guidelines in conjunction with the Lead Urology Nurse Specialist40. Planning and organising41. Maintain and deliver nurse-led community childrens continence clinics42. Manage a clinical caseload ensuring effective relationships with other health, education and social care professionals43. Assume an active role in self-development by undertaking training and updating programmes/courses44. Maintain awareness of current development in nursing and medical practice by attending lectures, conferences and seminars as appropriate and by reading available literature45. Attend professional meetings as requested by the Team Leader46. Analysis and data management47. Maintain patient records and clinical activity recordings to monitor patient contacts and clinical outcomes48. Liaise with the service manager to maintain and accurately update information on the disability database regarding the service49. Develop audit tools to assure quality care is paramount

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse
• oDemonstrates experience for assessing, developing, implementing/reviewing specialist continence care programmes including both bladder and bowel care
• oExperience of implementing education and training programmes for a defined age group, carers and relevant community staff
• oSpecial knowledge in management of bladder and bowel conditions
• oApply relevant research to ensure evidence based practice
• oEffective written and oral comunication skills
• oUse a varied array of skills to devise continence packages for children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, communication disabilities, complex health car
• oAbility to use PC based software programmes e.g. email, word
• oAbility to organise own workload and be responsible for managing time and resources effectively
• oAbility to work across locailities in Dudley

Desirable

• oEvidence of ongoing professional development
• oExentive experience working with children
• oExtensive experience working in the community
• oAbility to develop audits/standard setting and develop guidelines/policies
• oKnowledge of children and young peoples division
• oKnowledge of standards, governance systems and clinical audit

Person Specification Essential and Desirable Essential oRegistered Nurse oDemonstrates experience for assessing, developing, implementing/reviewing specialist continence care programmes including both bladder and bowel care oExperience of implementing education and training programmes for a defined age group, carers and relevant community staff oSpecial knowledge in management of bladder and bowel conditions oApply relevant research to ensure evidence based practice oEffective written and oral comunication skills oUse a varied array of skills to devise continence packages for children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, communication disabilities, complex health car oAbility to use PC based software programmes e.g. email, word oAbility to organise own workload and be responsible for managing time and resources effectively oAbility to work across locailities in Dudley Desirable oEvidence of ongoing professional development oExentive experience working with children oExtensive experience working in the community oAbility to develop audits/standard setting and develop guidelines/policies oKnowledge of children and young peoples division oKnowledge of standards, governance systems and clinical audit

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Ridge Hill Centre

Brierley Hill

DY8 5ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Ridge Hill Centre

Brierley Hill

DY8 5ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

These posts are for a trust doctor to support the Medical teams for a Fixed Term contract. This is a full-time post and the post holder would participate in the medicine on-call rota. The on-call rota is currently on a 1 in 23 basis.

The Trust is based on two acute sites with most acute medical services and specialties duplicated on each site. The acute stroke unit is based at Calderdale Hospital and the specialist gastroenterology and oncology/haematology wards are based at Huddersfield.

There are opportunities to work in Acute Medicine, Elderly Medicine and Diabetes & Endocrinology. Details of each post will be available at interview and we will do our best to accommodate individual choices.

Main duties of the job

There are weekly Medical Grand round teaching including journal club and Core medical teaching sessions in the Education Centre that covers a wide range of topics. There is separate training for non-technical skills such as handover and communication skills. CHFT has a well-equipped Clinical Skills Training Room with simulation mannequins for procedures such as chest drain insertion and central venous cannulation.

The Trust would encourage and support a doctor with obtaining their membership and any post holder preparing for MRCP and PACES will be supported. In addition we will support doctors with the sign off of competencies to allow individuals to apply for higher training.

About us

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams of hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care. We have made significant changes in the way we work to meet the challenges of the changing NHS.This as an exciting time for our continuing development and we are ensuring that the organisation is fit for purpose by introducing and embedding new skills and behaviours

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visitOur Future Plans - CHFT (cht.nhs.uk)

Job summary

The Countermeasures Development, Evaluation & Preparedness (CDEP) Division, along with other divisions within the PHM Directorate, provide the laboratory-based capability for UKHSA. This role provides specialist, operational leadership to activities within CDEP and other operational functions as required across UKHSA/the Porton site (HR, safety, biosecurity, quality, facilities etc).

The postholder will provide operational strategic level management to ensure delivery of CDEP and DPC strategies. The postholder will have responsibility for large scale activities, with a strong focus on external relationships, partnerships and interactions responsibility for large scale activities, with a strong focus on external relationships, partnerships and interactions ensuring workforce & business management and safety & quality regulations are implemented and maintained.

The postholder will use significant leadership, management, representational and influencing skills both within the organisation and with external stakeholders. The work undertaken will have a major impact on the achievement of the Divisions objectives.

In addition, the post is in recognition of the increased workforce and business strategy management needs for the two divisions, the post holder will be required to have comprehensive knowledge of these subject areas within a complex scientific function.

Main duties of the job

Key working relationships

• Internal CDEP Deputy Director Other Deputy Directors Heads of sections in CDEP Operational/Scientific Resources Managers Other Scientific Leaders in DPC, CDEP and HCBS Scientific Leaders and Research Scientists in Science group Department heads and other senior staff in other functional areas in UKHSA (e.g., Safety, Quality, HR, Facilities Management, Finance, IT, Business Development, Legal, Commercial, Security, information governance, etc.). Director, Specialised Microbiology and Laboratories
• External Customers, including national and international commercial organisations, universities and research institutes Suppliers and contractors Members of other UK Government departments and UK Government agencies and academic institutions. Funding bodies, including Research Councils, European Union, Department of Health, charities, US National Institutes of Health, NIAID, BARDA, FDA etc. Regulatory authorities as required (e.g. Health and Safety Executive, Home Office, DEFRA, Foreign Office, US Gov Depts, Security).

About us

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£70,797 to £81,450 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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

Reference number

919-JP-301874-EXT

Job locations

Scientific Campus

Porton Down

SP4 0JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties will include:

• Determine tactical and strategic operational requirements to support the scientific strategy prepared by the Deputy Director.
• Determine, implement and deliver plans to maintain and develop staff capability to meet UKHSA, customer and emergency preparedness needs.
• With Deputy Director, to lead, develop and implement a strategy for Divisions new business acquisition and execution; monitoring financial/business performance; workforce and headcount management; facilities development/equipment acquisition.
• Represent CDEP in various fora to ensure business needs are met.
• Join working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide project, information and analytical advice and expertise.
• Take a lead in influencing other departments/service providers to improve/enhance the service they provide to the CDEP Division.
• Manage Scientific Partnership Lead and support Division Managers to ensure establishment, operation and completion of projects to customers' satisfaction, to budget, time and quality.
• Responsible for implementation of a range of policies and procedures.
• Line manage Scientific Partnership Lead. Support and develop staff in all people management issues, including succession planning, appraisal, training, recruitment, performance, and absence management.
• Contribute to Corporate and Business Plans as required, and ensure relevant objectives are met.
• With Deputy Director, to establish and support overall income and expenditure budget for CDEP and ensure delivery.
• Ensure Business Planning and Risk Registers for CDEP are current and operable.
• Interact with other UKHSA functions (Finance, HR, IT, Quality, Safety, Engineering, Commercial, Security, information governance, etc.) to ensure Divisions operations run optimally.
• Undertake all assigned work in accordance with UKHSA Risk
• Management Systems, policies, and procedures.
• To comply with all UKHSA policies and procedures.
• To perform any other duties required by the Line manager commensurate with grade.

This is not an exhaustive list.

Essential criteria

• BSc in a relevant scientific or business subject (or equivalent qualification) or equivalent experience in a similar role
• Specialist knowledge in ops management disciplines, e.g. resource management, finance, safety, quality etc
• Evidence of experience and a proven track record of strategic and tactical operational management: working at a senior level in specialist scientific function.
• A proven track-record and evidence of working effectively with the confidence to lead, intervene and act as a trouble-shooter to resolve issues and tensions.
• Significant experience of developing and managing effective working relationships with a wide range of customers and stakeholders on a personal level and on behalf of management in the delivery of business plans.

Desirable criteria

• Project management experience
• Experience of line management: including, manage, motivate, and develop staff within the team to ensure that they can deliver responsibilities. Including the management of disciplinary procedures as required, undertake staff consultation and consider welfare and safety matters. Recruit as necessary and performance manage a team that delivers a range of tasks. Use of appraisal and development policy and procedures.
• Ability to recognise and materialise scientific innovations into new business, experience with staff and budget management
• Strategic thinking -Have complex problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate and respond to sudden unexpected demands.
• Ability to keep a cool head in high-pressured situations and ability to react calmly and at speed in a very wide range of circumstances.

Selection criteria

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours, experience and technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed5 essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of:

• an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• a 1000 wordsupporting statement.

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1000 words. We will not consider any words over1000 words.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria
• Meets no essential criteria

If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria will proceed to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:

• Significant experience of developing and managing effective working relationships with a wide range of customers and stakeholders on a personal level and on behalf of management in the delivery of business plans.

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to face to face interview in Porton Down.

Behaviours, technical skills and experience will be tested at interview.

You will be required to prepare a 5 - 10 minute presentation as part of the interview. This will assess your technical skills. The presentation title will be: How would you identify and take forward the first partnership if you are successful?

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

• Working together (Lead behaviour)
• Communicating and influencing
• Seeing the big picture
• Delivering at pace

Interviews will be held 20th and/or 27th of November 2026. Please note, these dates are subject to change.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Scientific Campus in Porton Down.

We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) on-site.

Eligibility criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security clearance level requirement

Part 1

Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed.

Part 2

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check clearance.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Salary information

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Job description Job responsibilities The main duties will include: Determine tactical and strategic operational requirements to support the scientific strategy prepared by the Deputy Director. Determine, implement and deliver plans to maintain and develop staff capability to meet UKHSA, customer and emergency preparedness needs. With Deputy Director, to lead, develop and implement a strategy for Divisions new business acquisition and execution; monitoring financial/business performance; workforce and headcount management; facilities development/equipment acquisition. Represent CDEP in various fora to ensure business needs are met. Join working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide project, information and analytical advice and expertise. Take a lead in influencing other departments/service providers to improve/enhance the service they provide to the CDEP Division. Manage Scientific Partnership Lead and support Division Managers to ensure establishment, operation and completion of projects to customers' satisfaction, to budget, time and quality. Responsible for implementation of a range of policies and procedures. Line manage Scientific Partnership Lead. Support and develop staff in all people management issues, including succession planning, appraisal, training, recruitment, performance, and absence management. Contribute to Corporate and Business Plans as required, and ensure relevant objectives are met. With Deputy Director, to establish and support overall income and expenditure budget for CDEP and ensure delivery. Ensure Business Planning and Risk Registers for CDEP are current and operable. Interact with other UKHSA functions (Finance, HR, IT, Quality, Safety, Engineering, Commercial, Security, information governance, etc.) to ensure Divisions operations run optimally. Undertake all assigned work in accordance with UKHSA Risk Management Systems, policies, and procedures. To comply with all UKHSA policies and procedures. To perform any other duties required by the Line manager commensurate with grade. This is not an exhaustive list. Essential criteria BSc in a relevant scientific or business subject (or equivalent qualification) or equivalent experience in a similar role Specialist knowledge in ops management disciplines, e.g. resource management, finance, safety, quality etc Evidence of experience and a proven track record of strategic and tactical operational management: working at a senior level in specialist scientific function. A proven track-record and evidence of working effectively with the confidence to lead, intervene and act as a trouble-shooter to resolve issues and tensions. Significant experience of developing and managing effective working relationships with a wide range of customers and stakeholders on a personal level and on behalf of management in the delivery of business plans. Desirable criteria Project management experience Experience of line management: including, manage, motivate, and develop staff within the team to ensure that they can deliver responsibilities. Including the management of disciplinary procedures as required, undertake staff consultation and consider welfare and safety matters. Recruit as necessary and performance manage a team that delivers a range of tasks. Use of appraisal and development policy and procedures. Ability to recognise and materialise scientific innovations into new business, experience with staff and budget management Strategic thinking -Have complex problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate and respond to sudden unexpected demands. Ability to keep a cool head in high-pressured situations and ability to react calmly and at speed in a very wide range of circumstances. Selection criteria This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours, experience and technical skills. Stage 1: Application & Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed5 essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of: an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a 1000 wordsupporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1000 words. We will not consider any words over1000 words. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria will proceed to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Significant experience of developing and managing effective working relationships with a wide range of customers and stakeholders on a personal level and on behalf of management in the delivery of business plans. Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to face to face interview in Porton Down. Behaviours, technical skills and experience will be tested at interview. You will be required to prepare a 5 - 10 minute presentation as part of the interview. This will assess your technical skills. The presentation title will be: How would you identify and take forward the first partnership if you are successful? The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Working together (Lead behaviour) Communicating and influencing Seeing the big picture Delivering at pace Interviews will be held 20th and/or 27th of November 2026. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Scientific Campus in Porton Down. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) on-site. Eligibility criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security clearance level requirement Part 1 Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed. Part 2 Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check clearance. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Salary information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Person Specification

Application form and supporting statement

Essential

• Application form and supporting statement

Presentation

Essential

• Presentation

Behaviours

Essential

• Working together (Lead behaviour)
• Communicating and influencing
• Seeing the big picture
• Delivering at pace

Person Specification Application form and supporting statement Essential Application form and supporting statement Presentation Essential Presentation Behaviours Essential Working together (Lead behaviour) Communicating and influencing Seeing the big picture Delivering at pace

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Scientific Campus

Porton Down

SP4 0JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Scientific Campus

Porton Down

SP4 0JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull (BBCS) ICB Cluster is seeking a Senior Finance Manager Acute & Community to join our Finance Directorate. Reporting to the Senior Finance Lead Acute & Community, you will provide expert financial leadership across a portfolio of Acute and Community services, supporting financial sustainability, service transformation and high-quality decision-making.

Working closely with commissioning, contracting, operational and clinical colleagues, you will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, providing insightful analysis to identify risks, opportunities and drive value for money. You will build strong relationships with providers and stakeholders, supporting contract management and the delivery of strategic objectives.

We're looking for a qualified finance professional with significant NHS financial management experience, excellent analytical skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. In return, you'll join a supportive, forward-thinking team offering flexible hybrid working, professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the health of our communities.

Main duties of the job

As Senior Finance Manager Acute & Community, you will lead the day-to-day financial management of a portfolio of Acute and Community contracts and budgets, providing expert financial advice, analysis and challenge to support strategic and operational decision-making across the Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull ICB Cluster.

Working closely with commissioning, contracting, operational and clinical colleagues, you will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and complex financial modelling. You will monitor financial performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, support contract negotiations and provide robust financial insight to inform commissioning decisions, service transformation and delivery of financial sustainability.

You will build and maintain effective relationships with NHS providers, Local Authorities and system partners, acting as a trusted finance adviser and supporting contract management, financial governance and performance monitoring. You will ensure compliance with statutory financial duties, NHS guidance and Standing Financial Instructions, while contributing to the development of financial strategies, business cases and continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting and controls.

You will also provide leadership, support and development to colleagues within the Finance Directorate, promoting collaborative working, high professional standards and delivery of the Cluster's strategic priorities.

About us

Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB) brings together the NHS, local councils and voluntary sector partners to support 2.7 million people. Our vision is to make the area the healthiest place to live and work by improving life chances and reducing inequalities.

As an employee, you will demonstrate our system values, champion inclusion and help address health inequalities so everyone can thrive. In return, the ICB offers a supportive, ambitious and inclusive workplace, with opportunities to develop and work with partners to deliver meaningful change.

The ICB is committed to a workforce that reflects the population of Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from everyone who meets the role criteria, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

The ICB is a registered Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and will shortlist suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Employees formally notified that they are at risk of redundancy within the organisation will receive priority consideration for this vacancy if they meet the roles essential requirements. This supports redeployment and helps minimise compulsory redundancies.

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for people living with long term conditions?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Long Term Conditions, Neighbourhood Health and Care Integration team as a Commissioning Support Manager, working across Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country Cluster to support the planning, commissioning and delivery of services that make a real difference for local people.

You will play an important role in supporting day-to-day operational management and service redesign of associated programmes, working collaboratively across primary, community and secondary care services, voluntary and third sector providers, clinicians, contractors and wider ICS partners. The role will focus on supporting, facilitating and monitoring progress within a specialist long term condition area, helping to improve performance, service delivery and outcomes for the cluster population.

Why join us?

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys partnership working, problem-solving and supporting transformation. You will contribute to commissioned health initiatives, integrated service models and long term condition workstreams, while helping reduce health inequalities and deliver meaningful improvements for communities. You will be part of an ambitious system focused on value and outcomes, neighbourhood health, digital solutions, productivity, equity and integrated partnership working.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

You will communicate complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious information clearly and professionally, working with senior managers, providers, commissioners, clinicians and system partners to support decision-making, performance improvement and change.

The role will support planning across programme areas, keeping workstreams organised and focused on agreed outcomes. You will analyse complex information, respond to emerging issues, develop options and anticipate risks to delivery.

You will contribute to policy and service development within the specialist area, supporting implementation with ICS partners. You will maintain programme information systems, support data collection and reporting, and provide assurance on service performance. You will also support effective use of budgets and resources, focusing on value for money.

You will support project boards and programme governance, present progress updates, contribute to education and training and provide guidance to junior colleagues when required. You will work autonomously where appropriate, maintain professional development and comply with organisational policies, including equality, information governance, safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety.

You will be adaptable, organised and confident in a busy, changing environment, with strong influencing, networking and Microsoft Office skills and a commitment to improving performance, reducing inequalities and driving social inclusion.

About us

Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB) brings together the NHS, local councils and voluntary sector partners to support 2.7 million people. Our vision is to make the area the healthiest place to live and work by improving life chances and reducing inequalities.

As an employee, you will demonstrate our system values, champion inclusion and help address health inequalities so everyone can thrive. In return, the ICB offers a supportive, ambitious and inclusive workplace, with opportunities to develop and work with partners to deliver meaningful change.

The ICB is committed to a workforce that reflects the population of Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from everyone who meets the role criteria, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

The ICB is a registered Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and will shortlist suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Employees formally notified that they are at risk of redundancy within the organisation will receive priority consideration for this vacancyifthey meet therolesessential requirements.Thissupportsredeployment andhelps minimisecompulsory redundancies.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

D9118-26-0062

Job locations

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Wolverhampton Civic Centre

St Peter's Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board

Alpha Tower

Suffolk Street Queensway

Birmingham

B1 1TT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The complete job description and person specification can be found in the attached document.

You will be responsible for providing support to Birmingham & Solihull and Black Country Cluster in:

Working collaboratively across all domains, including primary, community, secondary care services and voluntary third sector providers to support day-to-day operational management of associated programmes

Supporting, facilitating and monitoring progress associated for services associated with area of specialist long term condition.

Responsibility for performance improvement, planning, commissioning and service delivery for services associated with area of specialist long term condition.

In carrying out your role, at least one of the agreed strategic anchors should be at the core of everything you do:

• Commissioning for Value and Outcomes
• Accelerating Neighbourhood Health at Pace
• Making the Best Use of Digital Solutions in our Pathways
• Financial Discipline / 2% Productivity
• Advancing Health Equity
• Integrated Partnership

You will be accountable for:

• Project management of agreed commissioned health transformation initiatives
• Supporting portfolio of activities delivering the strategic commissioning approach for long term condition services achieving agreed milestones, benefits and outcomes.
• Working to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for the cluster population
• Supporting the commissioning of integrated service models, delivered by providers
• Supporting the leadership of workstreams within the long-term conditions portfolio
• Escalation and mitigation of risks, issues and dependencies
• Deputising for the Commissioning Manager Long Term Conditions as appropriate

The post holder will be required to:

• Maintain constructive working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders within and beyond the ICS, including primary, community and secondary care providers; voluntary and third sector Providers and NHSE.
• Operate effectively in a flexible and demanding environment and proactively engage with ICS system partners, clinicians and contractors working on a variety of topics.
• Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide information and analytical advice and expertise.
• Develop and implement data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data.
• Present information and issues, including highly complex issues, to a wide range of ICS partners and external stakeholders.
• Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, presenting information, to a wide range of stakeholders in a formal setting.
• Have the ability to deal with resulting potentially challenging/antagonistic situations.
• Commit to working and engaging constructively with ICS partners on a range of business sensitive issues.
• Nurture key relationships and maintain networks internally and externally, including national networks.
• Liaise with the Communications and Engagement teams on public relations and marketing activities.
• Link with managers and members of other functions, to address inter-dependencies and ensure alignment e.g. IT specialists
• Apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the impact of any change.
• Deputise for Commissioning Manager, Long Term Conditions as required, expanding on knowledge, skills and experience within personal professional development.

Job description Job responsibilities The complete job description and person specification can be found in the attached document.You will be responsible for providing support to Birmingham & Solihull and Black Country Cluster in: Working collaboratively across all domains, including primary, community, secondary care services and voluntary third sector providers to support day-to-day operational management of associated programmes Supporting, facilitating and monitoring progress associated for services associated with area of specialist long term condition. Responsibility for performance improvement, planning, commissioning and service delivery for services associated with area of specialist long term condition.In carrying out your role, at least one of the agreed strategic anchors should be at the core of everything you do: Commissioning for Value and Outcomes Accelerating Neighbourhood Health at Pace Making the Best Use of Digital Solutions in our Pathways Financial Discipline / 2% Productivity Advancing Health Equity Integrated PartnershipYou will be accountable for: Project management of agreed commissioned health transformation initiatives Supporting portfolio of activities delivering the strategic commissioning approach for long term condition services achieving agreed milestones, benefits and outcomes. Working to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for the cluster population Supporting the commissioning of integrated service models, delivered by providers Supporting the leadership of workstreams within the long-term conditions portfolio Escalation and mitigation of risks, issues and dependencies Deputising for the Commissioning Manager Long Term Conditions as appropriate The post holder will be required to:Maintain constructive working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders within and beyond the ICS, including primary, community and secondary care providers; voluntary and third sector Providers and NHSE. Operate effectively in a flexible and demanding environment and proactively engage with ICS system partners, clinicians and contractors working on a variety of topics.Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide information and analytical advice and expertise.Develop and implement data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data.Present information and issues, including highly complex issues, to a wide range of ICS partners and external stakeholders. Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, presenting information, to a wide range of stakeholders in a formal setting. Have the ability to deal with resulting potentially challenging/antagonistic situations. Commit to working and engaging constructively with ICS partners on a range of business sensitive issues.Nurture key relationships and maintain networks internally and externally, including national networks.Liaise with the Communications and Engagement teams on public relations and marketing activities.Link with managers and members of other functions, to address inter-dependencies and ensure alignment e.g. IT specialistsApply a structured change management approach and methodology for the impact of any change.Deputise for Commissioning Manager, Long Term Conditions as required, expanding on knowledge, skills and experience within personal professional development.

Person Specification

Autonomy

Essential

• Able to use initiative to make recommendations in line with strategic direction.
• Work to tight and challenging timescales

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of supporting project/ programme delivery.
• Knowledge of specialist areas including health and service redesign
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy
• Have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the ICB/ICS and individual provider and commissioning organisations

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with ICS partners and Providers on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Highlight difficult and controversial issues including performance and change to senior managers
• Putting the long-term health, social care and well-being needs of the population first (system first)
• Working collaboratively with other leaders to achieve excellence in everything we do in the ICB
• Holding yourself and others to account for delivering better outcomes
• Being inclusive, supportive and empowering at all times
• Engaging and enabling those working towards the aims we have as a collective

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of specialist areas including health and service redesign acquired through degree or equivalent experience or training, plus project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalent

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion with evidence of personal impact in these areas

Personal Qualities

Essential

• You conduct yourself in a caring and considerate manner at all times.
• You are respectful to others and listen to others
• You operate with openness and honesty and ensure you are approachable in conducting your role
• Professionalism and understanding difference is key

Person Specification Autonomy Essential Able to use initiative to make recommendations in line with strategic direction. Work to tight and challenging timescales Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of supporting project/ programme delivery. Knowledge of specialist areas including health and service redesign Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy Have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the ICB/ICS and individual provider and commissioning organisations Skills and abilities Essential Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with ICS partners and Providers on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups Highlight difficult and controversial issues including performance and change to senior managers Putting the long-term health, social care and well-being needs of the population first (system first) Working collaboratively with other leaders to achieve excellence in everything we do in the ICB Holding yourself and others to account for delivering better outcomes Being inclusive, supportive and empowering at all times Engaging and enabling those working towards the aims we have as a collective Experience Essential Knowledge of specialist areas including health and service redesign acquired through degree or equivalent experience or training, plus project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalent Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion with evidence of personal impact in these areas Personal Qualities Essential You conduct yourself in a caring and considerate manner at all times. You are respectful to others and listen to others You operate with openness and honesty and ensure you are approachable in conducting your role Professionalism and understanding difference is key

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Address

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Wolverhampton Civic Centre

St Peter's Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Address

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Wolverhampton Civic Centre

St Peter's Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

UKHSA's legal team sits within the Chief Operating Officer Group and plays a central role in supporting the organisation's mission to protect people from health threats. The team provides high-quality, strategic and solutions-focused legal advice across the full breadth of UKHSA's activities, working closely with operational, scientific and policy colleagues.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a newly qualified solicitor to join this growing and dynamic team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop as an in-house lawyer in a uniquely varied and impactful environment. You will gain exposure to a broad mix of legal work across UKHSA's functions, including commercial and research agreements, information governance, and public law issues, including Freedom of Information requests, coroner's inquests and public inquiries.

You will have a particular focus on life sciences, information law and public health law. This will include advising on scientific research collaborations, material transfer arrangements, the lawful use and sharing of data, and the regulatory frameworks underpinning UKHSA's work, enabling you to build specialist expertise in areas that are central to UKHSA's mission and at the forefront of public health.

You will be encouraged to take ownership of your work while being supported by experienced colleagues in a collaborative team environment and line managed by a Senior Legal Counsel.

About us

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,310 to £52,113 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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

Reference number

919-JP-633002881-EXT

Job locations

Core HQ

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel, you will be expected to:

• Provide legal advice primarily in the areas of life sciences, information law and public health law;
• Support the Commercial, Vaccines and Countermeasures Department (CVCD) vaccine sector industry engagement programme, including the Moderna/UK Strategic Partnership;
• Support UKHSAs scientific teams and business development teams on contractual and regulatory matters, including a range of commercial agreements typical to the life sciences sector;
• Advise on data protection and freedom of information matters;
• Provide legal support to outbreak management activities, including the lawfulness of information sharing, and the interpretation and application of public health legislation;
• Demonstrate good communication and collaboration skills when working with internal stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams;
• Manage a varied caseload and work with internal clients, government lawyers, external law firms and counsel as required;
• Contribute to the wider team by taking a proactive role in areas such as knowledge management, training and projects; and
• Work flexibly across different legal disciplines and undertake such other duties as required.

This is not an exhaustive list.

Essential criteria

• Newly qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate and admitted to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales (regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority).
• Demonstrable interest and experience in life sciences (including intellectual property, commercial contracts and regulatory requirements), information law (including data protection and Freedom of Information) and public health law.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Sound legal judgement, analytical ability and an appreciation of legal risk, with the confidence to provide clear, balanced and risk-based advice.
• A solutions-focused and commercially minded approach, with the ability to think strategically, understand the wider context of legal issues, and respond in an agile and timely way.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, confidently and sensitively with stakeholders, including those unfamiliar with legal processes and concepts.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in an in-house legal team.
• An understanding of the government and wider public sector context, or experience in a similar size organisation

Selection process

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours, experience and technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed7 essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of:

• an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• a 1500 wordsupporting statement.

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria
• Meets no essential criteria

If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria will proceed to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:

• Newly qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate and admitted to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales (regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority).
• Demonstrable interest and experience in life sciences (including intellectual property, commercial contracts and regulatory requirements), information law (including data protection and Freedom of Information) and public health law.

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a remote interview via MS Teams.

Behaviours, experience and technical skills will be tested at interview.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

• Working together (Lead behaviour)
• Communicating and influencing
• Managing a quality service

Interview dates are to be confirmed.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Core HQ in London (Canary Wharf).

We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) on-site.

Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Eligibility criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security clearance level requirement

Part 1

Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed.

Part 2

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.

Salary information

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location.

Job description Job responsibilities Reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel, you will be expected to: Provide legal advice primarily in the areas of life sciences, information law and public health law; Support the Commercial, Vaccines and Countermeasures Department (CVCD) vaccine sector industry engagement programme, including the Moderna/UK Strategic Partnership; Support UKHSAs scientific teams and business development teams on contractual and regulatory matters, including a range of commercial agreements typical to the life sciences sector; Advise on data protection and freedom of information matters; Provide legal support to outbreak management activities, including the lawfulness of information sharing, and the interpretation and application of public health legislation; Demonstrate good communication and collaboration skills when working with internal stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams; Manage a varied caseload and work with internal clients, government lawyers, external law firms and counsel as required; Contribute to the wider team by taking a proactive role in areas such as knowledge management, training and projects; and Work flexibly across different legal disciplines and undertake such other duties as required. This is not an exhaustive list. Essential criteria Newly qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate and admitted to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales (regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority). Demonstrable interest and experience in life sciences (including intellectual property, commercial contracts and regulatory requirements), information law (including data protection and Freedom of Information) and public health law. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively. Sound legal judgement, analytical ability and an appreciation of legal risk, with the confidence to provide clear, balanced and risk-based advice. A solutions-focused and commercially minded approach, with the ability to think strategically, understand the wider context of legal issues, and respond in an agile and timely way. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly, confidently and sensitively with stakeholders, including those unfamiliar with legal processes and concepts. Desirable criteria Experience of working in an in-house legal team. An understanding of the government and wider public sector context, or experience in a similar size organisation Selection process This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours, experience and technical skills. Stage 1: Application & Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed7 essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of: an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a 1500 wordsupporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria will proceed to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Newly qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate and admitted to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales (regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority). Demonstrable interest and experience in life sciences (including intellectual property, commercial contracts and regulatory requirements), information law (including data protection and Freedom of Information) and public health law. Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a remote interview via MS Teams. Behaviours, experience and technical skills will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Working together (Lead behaviour) Communicating and influencing Managing a quality service Interview dates are to be confirmed. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Core HQ in London (Canary Wharf). We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) on-site. Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Eligibility criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security clearance level requirement Part 1 Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed. Part 2 Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard. Salary information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location.

Person Specification

Application form and supporting statement

Essential

• Application form and supporting statement

Behaviours

Essential

• Working together
• Managing a quality service
• Communicating and influencing

Person Specification Application form and supporting statement Essential Application form and supporting statement Behaviours Essential Working together Managing a quality service Communicating and influencing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Core HQ

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Core HQ

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

STW and SSOT ICB Cluster are searching for a Speech and Language Therapy Advanced Practitioner, as part of their work towards achieving the requirements in the National SEND reforms. This role will be aligned to the Shropshire Telford and Wrekin ICB footprint. This is a strategic, population level, clinical Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) role focused on strengthening the SaLT workforce for education settings and system improvement. Operating across education, SEND local area partnerships and Integrated Care System in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW).

This exciting role forms a core part of the Experts at Hand initiative in the Government's SEND Reforms. Experts at Hand is designed to deliver earlier, needs-led access to multidisciplinary specialist support within mainstream education settings through integrated working between local authorities, ICBs and providers.

SaLT Advanced Practitioners will work strategically within local SEND partnerships, linking with the integrated care boards, local authorities, health providers, parent carer forums and education settings, as well as local universities offering speech and language therapy qualification routes.

This is a fixed term role for 12 months from commencement with the possibility of transition to a more permanent role. (Secondment options will be considered).

Main duties of the job

TheSaLT Advanced Practitioner (SaLT AP) will:

Provide strategic, population-level clinical SaLT leadership to improve outcomes for children and young people (0-25) with speech, language and communication needs

Strengthen the SaLT workforce pipeline across education settings through placements, apprenticeships and educator/supervisor/mentor capacity and capability

Increase access to SaLT expertise within mainstream education

Provide strategic, population-level SaLT leadership within the ICB footprint to enable delivery of SEND reform.

Work in partnership with commissioners and local SEND partnerships to support evidence-informed commissioning, service planning and system oversight, including contribution to local area SEND inspections

This role is explicitly aligned to the NHSEMulti-professional Framework for Advanced Practice (2025) The role requires effective working with education settings, local authorities and SEND partnerships, NHS and independent providers, Designated Clinical Officers, universities/training providers, Parent Carer Forums and CYP participation groups. A strong focus on co-production and inclusive system design is a core principle of the role.

About us

Our goal as a clustered ICB is to lead and support delivery of the four Integrated Care System (ICS) aims across the geographies of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent:

o Improving outcomes in population health and care

o Tackling inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access

o Enhancing productivity and value for money

o Helping the NHS to support broader social and economic development.

Please note that the Cluster ICB has consulted with its workforce on changes to contractual base locations and hybrid working arrangements and is implementing a consistent hybrid working model across the Cluster. The new arrangements are intended to support closer and more collaborative working across the Cluster ICB, through a consistent approach to hybrid working and the use of designated office locations.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year PA

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

942-SLTAP-01-EXT

Job locations

TBC

Staffordshire/Shropshire

ST5 5AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The SaLT AP will work to increase access to high-quality SaLT expertise within mainstream education settings. They will:

Build a sustainable SaLT workforce in education by working with training providers and mainstream education settings to expand trainee placements in education settings, develop supervision models and SaLT career pathways to mainstream education settings.

Strengthen inclusive mainstream education by working with delivery partners and mainstream settings to enable earlier identification and support for speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), improving pupil outcomes and educational participation.

Operate as a strategic leader, they will work with education settings, local authorities and other SEND partners to support the delivery of SEND reform.

Use data, system insight and evaluation to, shape scalable, solutions to develop SaLT workforce pipeline for mainstream education settings and system development.

The principal responsibilities are aligned to the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice:

1: Education, Training and Workforce Development

Provide innovative strategic clinical leadership and influence for education and workforce development.

2: Professional Leadership

Operate as a system leader across education, health and care.

3: Expert Clinical Practice

Provide senior clinical expertise and system-level clinical leadership in SLCN.

4: Research, Audit and Improvement

Provide strategic leadership for evaluation, audit and quality improvement.

Job description Job responsibilities The SaLT AP will work to increase access to high-quality SaLT expertise within mainstream education settings. They will: Build a sustainable SaLT workforce in education by working with training providers and mainstream education settings to expand trainee placements in education settings, develop supervision models and SaLT career pathways to mainstream education settings. Strengthen inclusive mainstream education by working with delivery partners and mainstream settings to enable earlier identification and support for speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), improving pupil outcomes and educational participation. Operate as a strategic leader, they will work with education settings, local authorities and other SEND partners to support the delivery of SEND reform. Use data, system insight and evaluation to, shape scalable, solutions to develop SaLT workforce pipeline for mainstream education settings and system development. The principal responsibilities are aligned to the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice: 1: Education, Training and Workforce Development Provide innovative strategic clinical leadership and influence for education and workforce development. 2: Professional Leadership Operate as a system leader across education, health and care. 3: Expert Clinical Practice Provide senior clinical expertise and system-level clinical leadership in SLCN. 4: Research, Audit and Improvement Provide strategic leadership for evaluation, audit and quality improvement.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Educated to master's level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist Evidence of advanced level practice aligned to NHSE framework (or working towards this) Commitment to achieve MSc Advanced Practice (relevant to the sector) or NHSE portfolio if not already held. Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Member of a relevant professional body / RCSLT membership Leadership, education or system development qualifications

Desirable

• Leadership, education or system development qualifications

Specialist knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of and clinical expertise in SaLT practice and working with CYP in education settings (0-25) Experience of working with CYP with a broad range of need Experience of workforce development (students, apprentices, support roles) Experience of co-production with CYP and families Experience and understanding of SEND Reform, mainstream schools and education systems.

Desirable

• Experience developing placements or apprenticeships. Experience in SEND system improvement Awareness of and experience in population level health approaches and emerging policy Experience of working with a broad range of mainstream education settings Knowledge of workforce development models and commissioning

Leadership & Strategic experience

Essential

• Proven and significant leadership experience. Evidence of system-level working and leadership Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations

Desirable

• Understanding of governance and quality assurance frameworks

Role specific skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical expertise in SEND and education settings Strong system leadership and influencing capability. Strong influencing and partnership skills Ability to work across organisational boundaries and manage complexity. Ability to lead learning, supervision and culture change

Communication Skills

Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change. Skilled communicator with diverse audiences

Planning Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly

Desirable

• Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects

Person Specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Educated to master's level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist Evidence of advanced level practice aligned to NHSE framework (or working towards this) Commitment to achieve MSc Advanced Practice (relevant to the sector) or NHSE portfolio if not already held. Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Member of a relevant professional body / RCSLT membership Leadership, education or system development qualifications Desirable Leadership, education or system development qualifications Specialist knowledge Essential Significant experience of and clinical expertise in SaLT practice and working with CYP in education settings (0-25) Experience of working with CYP with a broad range of need Experience of workforce development (students, apprentices, support roles) Experience of co-production with CYP and families Experience and understanding of SEND Reform, mainstream schools and education systems. Desirable Experience developing placements or apprenticeships. Experience in SEND system improvement Awareness of and experience in population level health approaches and emerging policy Experience of working with a broad range of mainstream education settings Knowledge of workforce development models and commissioning Leadership & Strategic experience Essential Proven and significant leadership experience. Evidence of system-level working and leadership Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations Desirable Understanding of governance and quality assurance frameworks Role specific skills Essential Advanced clinical expertise in SEND and education settings Strong system leadership and influencing capability. Strong influencing and partnership skills Ability to work across organisational boundaries and manage complexity. Ability to lead learning, supervision and culture change Communication Skills Essential Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change. Skilled communicator with diverse audiences Planning Skills Essential Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly Desirable Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects

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

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board

Address

TBC

Staffordshire/Shropshire

ST5 5AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board

Address

TBC

Staffordshire/Shropshire

ST5 5AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Chief Financial Officer's Private Office in the NHS England CFO Group is now recruiting for a Business Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of work to support the NHS. We:

• Secure and allocate NHS funding to deliver national priorities.
• Oversee NHS finances, performance, and value for money.
• Invest resources to improve patient outcomes, reduce inequalities, and support health improvement.
• Work with government on programmes to deliver and refurbish hospitals in England
• Manage the property and facilities of central estates

As a Business Manager, you will deliver comprehensive business and administrative support and insight of the highest quality to the Chief Financial Officer and their Group. You'll act as a key conduit between the CFO, CFO Group and wider organisation, deploying advanced interpersonal skills to deliver objectives in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Main duties of the job

The private office team offers high profile, fast-paced support. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector. Below are the types of skills and experience that we are looking for. Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.We are seeking an experienced Business Manager in the CFO Private Office to deliver comprehensive business management support and insight of the highest quality to the CFO and their Group.

The Business Manager will provide support to ensure the effective day to day activities whilst planning for the longer term, including being the main point of contact with stakeholders on the management of relevant activities and coordinating and managing the CFO diary.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our expanding practice for 4 - 6 sessions per week

We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified GP's.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry out duties expected of a NHS General Practitioner using expected standards in line with national and local guidelines and policy. We operate on 15 minute appointments and use Systmconnect for e-consultations and triage although we offer flexibility to patients in access to services.

About us

The Garth Surgery in Guisborough is nestled at the edge of the Cleveland hills and maintains access to major urban centres alongside spectacular countryside and the Yorkshire coastline.

We are 7 partners, 3 salaried GP's and 3 ANP's alongside a hardworking nursing and administration team. We are a training practice and active in research. We operate from a recently refurbished and extended practice building. We have a growing list of nearly 11,700 patients and use Systmone clinical software.

We are a member of East Cleveland Primary Care Network and our team is enhanced by ARRS professionals in supportive roles.

We are heavily involved in training and research, having been rewarded Primary Care Research Hub Status by the Department of Health.