Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity within the Durham Resilience Team for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWBP).

The County Durham Resilience Team is a multi-agency partnership providing accessible wellbeing and mental health support to individuals and families across County Durham. Working as part of the County Durham Community Mental Health Transformation Programme, we are committed to delivering person-centred, recovery-focused support within local communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner to join the team and deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions to people experiencing mental health difficulties. Working alongside service users, carers, partner organisations and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will support individuals to improve their wellbeing, achieve personal goals and maintain recovery.

The successful candidate will have either a graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health).

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will work under supervision of an Applied Psychologist as part of a dynamic integrated mental health team alongside our Pioneering Care Partnership colleagues. You will be delivering psychologically informed interventions and supporting adults to receive the right care through care planning, including group work as directed by the wider team.

We work as part of a wider collaborative with the Pioneering Care Partnership delivering high quality care and support as early as possible to those who need it, making a definite shift form treatment to prevention.

We are committed to co-creating safe and personalised care that improves the lives of people by involving them as equal partners. The most important way we will get there is by living our values, all of the time.

Psychological Professions staff will be expected to display the Trust values at all times, working as part of the collective team with shared accountability and responsibility for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of patient care is delivered in a patient centred manner. They will also contribute to ensuring the culture of our services is built upon the Trust Values and the trust's strategy - Our Journey To change (OJTC).

We are committed to developing a team that is fully representative of the communities that we serve, and especially welcome applications from individuals with protected characteristics that are currently under-represented in our workforce.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Develop your expertise in non-vascular interventional radiology while working across a diverse healthcare network serving communities throughout Mid and West Wales.

We are seeking a Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology to join Hywel Dda University Health Board. This role offers the opportunity to combine a broad general radiology practice with a varied range of non-vascular interventional procedures, contributing to the delivery and continued development of radiology services across the region.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative radiology department, working alongside experienced colleagues to provide high-quality diagnostic and interventional services. We welcome applications from candidates with demonstrable expertise in a wide range of non-vascular interventions and an interest in helping to shape and develop services to meet the needs of our population.

Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking full-time or less than full-time opportunities. For those with experience in vascular interventions, there may also be opportunities to explore joint working arrangements with neighbouring Health Boards.

Main duties of the job

This is a new post with the base to be agreed on appointment, joining 24 Consultant Radiologists providing radiology services to the population of Hywel Dda University Health Board, 2.5wte of whom undertake non-vascular interventions.

The post holder will actively contribute to MDT meetings and be competent in a wide range of non-vascular interventions to include fluoroscopic, ultrasound and CT guided therapeutic and diagnostic techniques such as:

• Head and neck, lung, liver, omental, retroperitoneal and soft tissue biopsies
• Temporary and permanent chest and abdominal drain insertions (e.g. cholecystectomy, nephrostomy and DJ ureteric stenting).

The successful candidate will participate in the daytime Duty Radiologist rota covering inpatient scanning which could include cross cover from the base site. A proportion of the out of hours (OOH) on call is currently outsourced and completed remotely by an online Teleradiology provider. However, the directorate is currently subject to transformation bringing a proportion of this service in-house. The successful candidate will participate in the new internal on-call rota. This will include providing and promoting a flexible approach by contributing to this service completing cross-site reporting and emergency cover for our four main hospital sites where necessary on site and remotely from home.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-MED-CEN-014-B

Job locations

Dependent upon appointment - Prince Philip Hospital, Withybush Hospital or Glangwili Hospital

Dependent upon appointment

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be based at either Glangwili General Hospital, Prince Philip Hospital or Withybush General Hospital, with the base site agreed on appointment. Occasional travel to our other acute hospital sites, including Bronglais General Hospital, will be required in line with service needs.

This is an opportunity to join a Health Board serving some of Wales' most beautiful coastal, rural and urban communities, combining a rewarding consultant career with an exceptional quality of life and access to a wide range of outdoor and cultural experiences.

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:

• Hywel Dda 3 Counties -https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
• Lifestyle in Wales -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ
• Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
• Virtual Tour GGH-https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc
• Glangwili Hospital - https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I
• Virtual Tour PPH - https://youtu.be/Y4JGdD6EHjE
• Virtual Tour WGH - https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU

Job description Job responsibilities The postholder will be based at either Glangwili General Hospital, Prince Philip Hospital or Withybush General Hospital, with the base site agreed on appointment. Occasional travel to our other acute hospital sites, including Bronglais General Hospital, will be required in line with service needs. This is an opportunity to join a Health Board serving some of Wales' most beautiful coastal, rural and urban communities, combining a rewarding consultant career with an exceptional quality of life and access to a wide range of outdoor and cultural experiences. For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy. Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full. Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy: Hywel Dda 3 Counties -https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY Lifestyle in Wales -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s Virtual Tour GGH-https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc Glangwili Hospital - https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I Virtual Tour PPH - https://youtu.be/Y4JGdD6EHjE Virtual Tour WGH - https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.

Desirable

• Additional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Experience of leading a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.

Desirable

• Active participation in research.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management.

Safeguarding

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Other

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council. On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date. Valid Certified Advanced Life Support. Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience. Desirable Additional Higher qualification(s). Clinical Experience Essential Broad based experience within the specialty area. Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post. Experience of leading a team. Desirable Previous experience working in the UK or NHS. Teaching Essential Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others. Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups. Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff. Desirable Teaching qualification. Research and Scholarship Essential Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area. Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice. Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately. Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way. Desirable Active participation in research. Clinical Governance Essential Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance. Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process. Desirable Knowledge of risk management. Safeguarding Essential Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility. Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation. Other Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Dependent upon appointment - Prince Philip Hospital, Withybush Hospital or Glangwili Hospital

Dependent upon appointment

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Dependent upon appointment - Prince Philip Hospital, Withybush Hospital or Glangwili Hospital

Dependent upon appointment

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Join Our Friendly Team at Jubilee Park Medical Partnership

Are you a people person with a passion for helping others? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment? We would love to have you on board! Jubilee Park Medical Partnership is a welcoming GP practice serving 12,300 patients across two sites in Carlton and Lowdham. Were looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and friendly team member to join our Care Coordination Team.

What's in it for you:

• A caring, supportive, and fun team
• A role where no two days are the same
• Training to help you feel confident
• The chance to make a real difference

Available Positions:

37.5 Hours/Week

• Monday: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

• Tuesday: 10:30 AM 6:30 PM(Every 3rd week 12:00 PM 8:00 PM)

• Wednesday:10:30 AM 6:30 PM

• Thursday:8:00 AM 4:00 PM

• Friday:8:00 AM 4:00 PM

• You will be required to work across both of our sites.

• Some weekend work may also be required

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a supportive and fun team
• Make a difference every day
• Comprehensive training
• A fulfilling and rewarding role

Apply today and become part of the Jubilee Park family! Interviews are provisionally planned to be held on Thursday 5th November 2026.

Main duties of the job

Join Our Front Desk Team as a Care Coordinator

As the first point of contact for our patients, youll be the friendly face and reassuring voice they rely on. Youll be at the heart of our practice, ensuring everything runs smoothly by:

• Welcoming patients with warmth and assisting them in person or over the phone
• Handling reception and administrative duties with ease and professionalism
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide seamless care
• Managing patient appointments and directing them to the appropriate services
• Offering exceptional customer service with a positive, problem-solving mindset
• Working across 2 sites - Carlton and Lowdham

This role is perfect for someone who loves helping others, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys being part of a dynamic team!

About us

Why Join Jubilee Park Medical Partnership

At Jubilee Park Medical Partnership we pride ourselves on being a friendly caring and supportive practice providing top quality care to twelve thousand three hundred patients across our two sites in Carlton and Lowdham

We are more than just a team we are a family that works hard supports each other and always puts patients first. You will be joining a dedicated and hardworking group of professionals who are passionate about making a difference every day

Our amazing practice team includes

• GP Partners and Salaried GPs leading the way in patient care
• Advanced Nurse Prescriber and Nurse Prescribers providing expert medical support
• Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants offering compassionate hands on care
• Reception/Care Coordination Team the friendly first point of contact for patients
• Administration and Management Team keeping everything running smoothly

Come and be part of a practice that truly values its team and the difference they make.

Job summary

Cleanliness, hygiene, catering and food safety in healthcare environments is paramount, therefore we are looking to appoint staff who are ambitious, motivated and take pride in the work they do.

We are looking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our Catering Team at Hollins Park Hospital, Warrington, Winwick. WA2 8WA

Whilst the location and service group may differ, the role of the Facilities Management Catering Assistant (FMCA) remains an integral part of our service delivery, carrying out facilities and catering tasks and ensuring that high standards are achieved and maintained.

The successful post holder will be required to carry out a range of catering and general duties within a mental health inpatient environment to set procedures and standards and to also drive our catering van to our outer units.

25 hours per week with flexible shift pattern on a rolling 4-week rota working 5 out of 7 days including weekends

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for ensuring that the relevant documentation: monitoring forms, checking deliveries and all other HACCP monitoring systems are completed and filed accordingly and take corrective action where necessary

Loading frozen food into a regeneration oven

Distribution of meals, provisions, and equipment within the department

To clear all customer meal items e.g., crockery, cutlery, food waste from the caf area

Carry out general cleaning tasks following departmental policies and procedures.

To work flexibly and in accordance with duty rotas and work schedules including evenings and weekends.

To stand in for other FMCA's as required

To liaise and communicate effectively with ward teams and other disciplines

Assist in other areas within the catering department as and when required to meet service needs. This may involve travelling to another Mersey Care site

General cleaning of all areas associated with the catering department e.g., work surfaces,

Responsible for practicing good hygiene and health & safety within the department in accordance with current Food Safety and Health & Safety Legislation.

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

**Due to the nature of this role and the needs of our service users, this post is subject to a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010. Applications are therefore restricted to male candidates only.

This requirement has been identified to ensure the privacy, dignity, and wellbeing of the individuals we support and to maintain an appropriate gender balance within the team to meet service user needs.**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced mental health nurse to join the Leeds Assertive Outreach Teams (AOT).

• To work as a member of the Assertive Outreach team in providing a city-wide service for patients with highly complex, severe and persistent mental health problems seven days per week.
• To provide day to day co-ordination of the team, as required.
• To act as case manager, responsible for the management of a caseload including assessments as well as the development, implementation and evaluation of care.
• To ensure an effective learning environment for students and other staff, regardless of the professional background.
• To carry continuing responsibility for the setting and monitoring of standards of care in line with Clinical Governance requirements.
• To promote nursing values and interventions in the MDT and with service users.
• To establish and maintain good working relationships with other community teams/agencies within the statutory voluntary and private sector.

Main duties of the job

The teams provide a city wide seven-day extended hours service, with working hours of Monday - Friday 9am-8pm and weekends and Bank Holidays 9am - 5pm. Due to the area the service covers being a car driver is essential.

Ideally, you will have had community and care coordination experience but this is not essential and you will be supported to gain confidence in this. You will need to have experience of working with psychosis, and a genuine interest in supporting people experiencing severe and enduring complex mental health problems who are difficult to engage, may have a dual diagnosis and a history of risk. You will need to demonstrate innovative and creative ways to working with service users and have knowledge of working within the mental health act.

Through the MDT and within a team approach structure you will offer individual packages of care, therefore good communication and team working skills are necessary. Working with a smaller caseload of twelve service users as a full-time worker. The MDT team will support you to deliver quality care to service users both in the community informally, subject to CTOs, and service users who require hospital admission.

We would welcome any interested applicants to have a discussion either over the phone or to come and visit the team to find out more.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Job summary

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to make a real difference in people's lives? We are looking for Clinical Support Workers to join our dedicated team at Caroline House.

We are a 20-bed inpatient neurological rehabilitation unit providing specialist rehabilitation and support for patients recovering from neurological conditions and injuries. We work closely with patients and the people important to them to maximise independence, promote recovery and help individuals achieve their rehabilitation goals.

This is an exciting time to join us as we are expanding our Clinical Support Worker team. These additional posts have been created through investment in the service, allowing us to provide in-house enhanced support for our patients.

Working alongside our nurses and all of our multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals, you will be supported to provide person-centred care and support patients throughout their recovery journey.

We offer full-time and part-time jobs. As a 24-hour service, shifts include days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

While the role can be physically and emotionally demanding, it is also rewarding. Every day brings the opportunity to positively impact someone's life and be part of a supportive team that truly makes a difference.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Your role will include:

• Helping to maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Following care plans to provide patients with individualised personal care,
• Assisting with mobility and helping patients maintain their independence.
• Working with the whole MDT to provide emotional support and reassurance to patients/carers/visitors.
• Encouraging participation in activities that promote rehabilitation, wellbeing and recovery.
• Taking and recording observations, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations, respirations, blood glucose levels, and weight.
• Monitoring food and fluid intake and reporting any concerns to the nursing team.

We are looking for people who:

• Are caring, respectful and compassionate.
• Enjoy working with people from all ages, backgrounds and cultures.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Can remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.

About us

If you are looking for a rewarding career where kindness, compassion and teamwork are valued, we'd love to hear from you. Interviews will be in person.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS Community Trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Find out more about working for our organisation here:

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Please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

839-8241140-GP

Job locations

Caroline House, Colman Hospital

Unthank Road

Norwich

NR2 2PJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication1. To welcome patients, visitors, and relatives to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication and respond appropriately.2. To answer the telephone, when necessary, in a polite courteous manner and respond appropriately within remit and pass on enquiries to the Registered Nurse.3. Communicate effectively within the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.4. To contribute to the handover of the care of patients within the team under the direct supervision of a RN maintaining confidentiality at all times.5. Report and record using the trusts systems (Datix) of all incidents, accidents, and complaints to the senior nurse on duty.6. Use the System One and ICE and other trust systems as required by the clinical area.

Management1. Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with trust policy2. Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment, keeping all storage areas safe and clean and tidy.3. To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area.4. Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with trust policy.5. Participate in audit under the direction of the RN.6. Cleaning and checking of beds, lockers, oxygen, and suction equipment in the clinical area following the discharge of a patient and in preparation for admission.

Professional/Educational1. To ensure up to date with all mandatory (including if appropriate safeguarding and safeguarding supervision) training sessions.2. To have completed the Care Certificate or relevant experience in a care setting.3. To be flexible in relation to patient requirements.4. To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives.5. To supervise and support new staff and working with local induction programme6. Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post7. Participate in training and supervision sessions relevant to the clinical area this could include clinical competences where appropriate8. Ensure that attendance at an annual appraisal is maintained and document.

Job description Job responsibilities Communication1. To welcome patients, visitors, and relatives to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication and respond appropriately.2. To answer the telephone, when necessary, in a polite courteous manner and respond appropriately within remit and pass on enquiries to the Registered Nurse.3. Communicate effectively within the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.4. To contribute to the handover of the care of patients within the team under the direct supervision of a RN maintaining confidentiality at all times.5. Report and record using the trusts systems (Datix) of all incidents, accidents, and complaints to the senior nurse on duty.6. Use the System One and ICE and other trust systems as required by the clinical area. Management1. Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with trust policy2. Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment, keeping all storage areas safe and clean and tidy.3. To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area.4. Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with trust policy.5. Participate in audit under the direction of the RN.6. Cleaning and checking of beds, lockers, oxygen, and suction equipment in the clinical area following the discharge of a patient and in preparation for admission. Professional/Educational1. To ensure up to date with all mandatory (including if appropriate safeguarding and safeguarding supervision) training sessions.2. To have completed the Care Certificate or relevant experience in a care setting.3. To be flexible in relation to patient requirements.4. To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives.5. To supervise and support new staff and working with local induction programme6. Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post7. Participate in training and supervision sessions relevant to the clinical area this could include clinical competences where appropriate8. Ensure that attendance at an annual appraisal is maintained and document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to GCSE level Grade C in English and Mathematics or equivalent
• Care Certificate and or equivalent health care experience

Desirable

• City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant role

Other

Essential

• Able to make own travelling arrangements
• Ability to work 12.5 hour shift patterns
• May be required to work in other community hospitals within our Trust in order to meet the needs of the service

Communication

Essential

• Clear oral communication
• Basic computer skills

Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Responds positively to change
• Flexible
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Social skills

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Polite / courteous
• Caring personality
• Sensitive and tolerant
• Resilient

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education to GCSE level Grade C in English and Mathematics or equivalent Care Certificate and or equivalent health care experience Desirable City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care Experience Essential Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant role Other Essential Able to make own travelling arrangements Ability to work 12.5 hour shift patterns May be required to work in other community hospitals within our Trust in order to meet the needs of the service Communication Essential Clear oral communication Basic computer skills Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework) Essential Good interpersonal skills Responds positively to change Flexible Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Social skills Skills and Knowledge Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills Good organisational skills Good numeracy and literacy skills Personal and People Development Essential Polite / courteous Caring personality Sensitive and tolerant Resilient

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Caroline House, Colman Hospital

Unthank Road

Norwich

NR2 2PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Caroline House, Colman Hospital

Unthank Road

Norwich

NR2 2PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for Trust Junior Clinical Fellows in Medicine as part of the Medical Specialties Directorate to join our team until 3rd August 2027(with a possible extension) at University Hospitals Dorset.

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you'll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and Purbecks on our doorstep, we're also less than three hours from London by road or train. The towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

At UHD our active staff network groups are Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Network Group (LGBTQ+), European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed GP to join Somerford Grove Practice as a GP Partner, working 5-6 sessions per week. This vacancy has arisen as part of succession planning following the forthcoming retirement of a longstanding GP Partner.

We are a well-established training practice caring for more than 11,000 patients in a vibrant and diverse area near Dalston. Following a comprehensive CQC assessment in June 2026, the practice was rated Good.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated GP who wishes to combine high-quality clinical care with an active role in the leadership and future development of the practice. Applicants should have more than three years experience and be patient-centred, clinically confident and collaborative. The successful candidate will support colleagues, contribute fresh ideas and share our commitment to the practices ongoing development, sustainability and success.

Informal enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed.

Main duties of the job

The GP Partner will work as a senior clinical leader and business partner within the practice, providing high-quality general medical services to the registered population while contributing to the strategic direction, governance, financial sustainability and operational development of the organisation.

The post-holder will undertake the full range of GP duties, including assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, long-term condition management, urgent care, clinical administration and continuity of care, in line with GMC standards, the GP contract, local pathways and practice policies. As a Partner, the post-holder will share responsibility for clinical leadership, partnership decision-making, service improvement, workforce development, quality assurance, risk management, safeguarding, patient safety, QOF/enhanced services, CQC compliance and the effective use of practice resources.

The role requires collaborative working with the Partners, Practice Manager, wider multidisciplinary team, PCN, ICB and external stakeholders to ensure safe, responsive, well-led and patient-centred care.

About us

Somerford Grove Practice is a well-established GP practice committed to providing high-quality patient care within a supportive working environment where every member of the team feels valued.

We are a pioneering Anti-racist GP Practice dedicated to confronting racism and discrimination head-on. We champion equity, inclusion and belonging - empowering both staff and patients through support and meaningful action.

We strive to reduce the environmental impact of our practice, through interventions which benefit both patients and planet.

Our multidisciplinary team includes 3 GP Partners, 9 Salaried GPs, 2 GP Registrars, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, and a range of ARRS roles, including Clinical Pharmacy and Technicians, First Contact Physiotherapy, Social Prescribing and Health & Wellbeing support. The clinical team is supported by an experienced management, reception, and administrative team.

We are based in purpose-built NHS premises within easy reach of Rectory Road, Dalston Kingsland and Dalston Junction stations. On-site parking and a secure cycle store are available.

Job summary

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) comprises Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, operating together as a hospital group. The group provides care for approximately 900,000 people and is working to improve experiences for both patients and staff.

We are embedding a group People Services model and have developed a new role of Deputy Head of Employee Relations to lead the service delivery for the group approach to efficient, effective, compassionate and inclusive employee relations management.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Head of Employee Relations will lead the delivery of a trusted, professional Employee Relations service across UHN.

You will provide expert advice to senior leaders and managers, lead and develop the ER team, and ensure robust, timely and compassionate case management across the full range of ER matters (including disciplinary, grievance, bullying and harassment, sickness absence, performance management and MHPS).

You will play a key role in embedding a restorative approach and ensuring our practice reflects current legislation, NHS terms and conditions, and best practice.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can be helpful when drafting job applications; however, we ask candidates to keep their use to a minimum. Your responses should reflect your own experiences, skills and knowledge. Over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in responses that are generic or do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.

Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities . There may be a requirement to work across our hospital sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage.

UHN welcomes applications from people from all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. Our active staff networks support colleagues from all backgrounds and help ensure everyone feels valued here at UHN

Job summary

Westrop Medical Practice are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to fulfill a role within our expanding busy reception team at Blunsdon Surgery. This position is for 27 hours per week.

This role involves daily face to face and telephone contact with patients, arranging of appointments and follow up of patient related tasks. The practice aims to develop the role by offering further training to the right candidate to fulfil a role in supporting and navigating patients to the most appropriate care for their needs.

This position would especially suit an applicant with previous experience in a primary care setting with an interest in maintaining excellent patient relationships. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and computer literacy skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include all aspects of reception work in a busy GP surgery. Face to face at the front desk, dealing with a high volume of phone calls, back office admin and providing patients with precriptions when they arrive to collect. A caring, friendly and diplomatic disposition is a must.

About us

We are a well established, forward thinking and innovative GP practice based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Our goal is to offer the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare. Our Practice is made up of six separate Surgeries with over 50,000 patients, located in Highworth, North Swindon, Old Town, Tadpole Garden Village and Blunsdon. We aim to offer convenient appointments in pleasant surroundings with polite and friendly staff. We want all patients to benefit from appointment times and services that suit their lifestyle.

Teamwork is at the heart of our culture. We work hard but effectively with a passion for improving health outcomes for all our patients. Our welcoming, friendly and supportive team are committed to delivering high quality patient care.

We are very open to hearing new ideas and trying different ways of working.

We offer NHS pension scheme as well as providing a supportive environment and in return the post holder will be vital to our practice success.

Westrop Medical Practice are members of the Brunel Health Group. As a group we are the largest primary care research group across the South West of England.

Job summary

We are looking for talented and ambitious band 7 Radiographers to support the expansion of our imaging departments and the introduction of additional imaging capacity across our modalities.

The Band 7 Radiographers undertake a varied role working within all of the Trust's Hospitals. You will already have highly developed skills and expertise in a wide range of modalities including CT, Interventional Radiography, Paediatric Imaging, Fluoroscopy, Emergency Department and General Imaging.

As a Band 7 Radiographer you will also need to be able to manage and lead an area of the Radiology Department in the absence of the Superintendent Radiographer. You will enhance your skills in all modalities whilst also gaining valuable experience in leadership and supervision.

We invite applications from high achievers who are able to deliver exceptional care and service within our team. The radiology department runs a 24/7 service and operates an out of hours system wherein radiographers are contracted to work out of hours shifts at night, on weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and enthusiastic person to join our team of Band 7 Radiographers. As one of the most successful and highly regarded teaching hospitals we are able to provide enviable opportunities for you to develop your career. We offer exposure to a fantastic combination of routine, varied and often highly specialised experiences. Our radiographers rotate across St Thomas', Guy's, Evelina London Children's Hospital and Guy's Cancer Centre. We have an impressive array of equipment but our greatest asset is our highly skilled, patient focussed and friendly team. Our sites are located in stunning central London locations giving you every opportunity for both social and professional rewards.

You will have highly developed skills and expertise in a wide range of modalities including CT, Interventional, Paediatric, Fluoroscopy, ED and General Imaging. You will also need to manage and lead an area of the Radiology Department in the absence of the Superintendent Radiographer.

We invite applications from high achievers who are able to deliver exceptional care and service. The radiology department runs 24/7 and operates an out of hours system wherein radiographers are contracted to work shifts at night, on weekends and bank holidays.

For further information please contact:

Amanda Woodburn [email protected] 020 7188 5570

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.

We have over 23,500 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Job summary

We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking NHS GP practice seeking an enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our team for up to 6 sessions per week.

We are a well-established practice in New Barnet and offer a close-knit working environment with a strong focus on supporting clinicians and reducing unnecessary administrative workload.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultation, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries.

Making professional autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problem

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients in line with current practice disease management protocols.

About us

Addington Medical Centre is a dedicated and enthusiastic team of 3 Partners, 3 Salaried doctors, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 Health care assistant, and a large reception and administrative team. We are part of a very active Primary Care Network (PCN) and benefit from the support of Pharmacists, Care coordinators, Social prescribers, Physiotherapy, Mental health practitioners and Nursing Associates.

As a practice we have regular team meetings, and have low home visiting due to access to Rapid Response.

Free on site parking.

List size over 9600 patients - CQC rated good in all areas.

Consistently high QOF achievers, offering a range of enhanced services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic , proactive, and forward -thinking doctor to join our team.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong interest in working in a physical health setting to join the Psycho-Oncology Support Team (POST).

Many people accessing our service will have severe and enduring mental health difficulties, past/current trauma, difficulties accessing lifesaving medical treatments, very short prognoses/facing end of life, complex risk and safeguarding needs and changing physical health conditions. This POST holder will hold key responsibilities for a number of core service delivery priorities includingSpecialist suicidal risk and safeguarding screening role component,

The post holder will also support our early intervention post diagnosis pathway, which will focus on building pathways to ensure timely access for patients to information and psychoeducational input to facilitate self-management and access to psychological support as required.

As well as the two key parts of the role, the post will provide one: one psychological therapy, Level 2 group supervision to AHP/CNS workforce, staff management and supervision of junior colleagues within POST.

There will be opportunities to utilise research skills for audit, policy, service development and research .

Main duties of the job

Our service is trauma informed and aims to provide patients with care that is safe, clear, consistent and relational. This POST holder will hold key responsibilities for a number of core service delivery priorities including

Specialist suicidal risk and safeguarding screening role component

We have seen an increase in people with significant mental health needs and other vulnerabilities, e.g. trauma, gender-based violence, substance misuse, isolation/homelessness, accessing our service. This role will cover supporting triage delivery where there is biopsychosocial complexity, risk of suicide and vulnerability. It includes direct contact with a patient & liaison with community/MDT services involved. You will contribute to delivering and shaping the triage components of the service.

Psychological support for early diagnosis

You will focus on building pathways to ensure timely access for patients to information and psychoeducational input to facilitate self-management and access to psychological support as required. You will bring your creativity, ideas skills and focus to inform, develop and deliver this work. You will work with others to create and build upon these new service developments, incorporating co-production.

As well as the two key parts of the role, the post will provide one: one psychological therapy, Level 2 group supervision to AHP/CNS workforce, staff management and supervision of junior colleagues within POST.

About us

Dimbleby Cancer Care

Dimbleby Cancer Care is a dedicated information and support service based at Guy's Cancer Centre, London and at Guy's Cancer at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup. We are part of the Cancer a Surgery Clinical Group at GSTT. We provide a range of support for patients and significant others, including:

cancer information,

psychological support,

benefits advice and

complementary therapies

Our service is available for both outpatients and inpatients, and to those bereaved, and who have received support from our palliative care teams at Guy's and St Thomas.' As well as direct clinical work we also provide staff training, supervision and support. The service operates Monday to Friday. As well as, direct clinical work, we provide staff training, supervision, and support to ensure high-quality, compassionate service delivery.

We are committed to providing a responsive and compassionate service which is inclusive and accessible for patients and their loved ones, and our staff.

The Psycho-Oncology Support Team (POST).

You would be a senior member of the POST team, a large group of psychological therapists including psychiatry, assistant psychologists, clinical and counselling psychologists and psychotherapists. We work from a range of psychological perspectives and approaches and value the richness of diverse ways of supporting patients.

Job summary

Hotel Services are currently looking to recruit individuals who would like to join a busy and committed department in providing portering services to cover all wards and departments. The successful candidates will play an integral role within the organisation.

We are seeking to appoint Bank Porters to join our well established team. This will mean being available to work day shifts and night shifts, and having flexibility to alter shifts if necessary to support the needs of the service. There will be a requirement to work weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of our Portering team, you will help support the smooth running of hospital services and contribute to delivering excellent patient care. This varied role includes patient movement, security duties, driving Health Board vehicles, post room operations, waste collection, the delivery and collection of food trolleys and linen, and transporting patient records across the hospital. Full training will be provided.

A full driving licence is required to drive Health Board vehicles, including a Category C1 licence where applicable. This requirement will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job summary

Are you a caring and committed public health nurse? Do you have the skills to work with Children Looked After and Care Leavers and improve their health outcomes? Are you keen to contribute towards the development of the Children's Looked After teams.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Knowsley, to join our team of Children Looked After nurses working with 0-25 children and young people who are Looked After.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced registered health nurse who can demonstrate a high standard of leadership and caseload management skills, can deliver excellent health assessment, have effective communication skills working with children and young people, to join our motivated and friendly team.

The post requires a flexible approach and a willingness to travel.

You will have the opportunity to be creative and deliver training and engage looked after children, their carers and partner agencies to ensure that health needs are assessed and met for this cohort of children.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate experience with working with children of all ages, vulnerable groups and those with additional health needs.

The role will be supported by the Team Manager and Named Nurse for Children Looked After, with excellent opportunities for supervision, training and development.

This post is subject to an enhanced with children's and adult's barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

Main duties of the job

The age range of Children Looked after is 0-25 years, and it is envisaged that the Children's Looked After nurse will have contact and case manage children across this age range both male and female.

Most children and young people have experienced severe social dysfunction in their families together with significant traumatic life events, sometimes in complex combinations.

These may include family break up and dysfunction, frequent changes of home and/or school, bereavement, violence, major illness or hospitalisation, and physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse.

These factors exacerbate inherent medical issues, as well as impacting on the educational and social achievement.

Promote the physical, mental and social aspects of children and young people.

Assist in assessing care needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care.

Ensure that the needs of these children and young people are recognized and that appropriate care is initiated by the caseload holder.

Assist in facilitating health education and health promotion for service users.

Ensure comprehensive health assessments are produced for Children Looked After, including risk assessments of young people with complex health problems based on having an in depth knowledge in this area of expertise.

The caseload holder is able to utilise skills flexibly so that interventions can be creatively thought about, and provided within the young persons home, school, area office or other appropriate setting.

About us

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

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

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

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 registered nurse to work within Longmoor House.

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have worked in partnership to develop a brand new physical health service to improve patient outcomes. Longmoor House is a newly refurbished Integrated Care Unit that provides step down capacity from acute trusts for medically optimised patients where it is anticipated that there are ongoing nursing, therapy and reablement needs.

In joining the team you will have the opportunity to

• work in a supportive and caring environment
• have the opportunity to develop professionally
• Deliver great healthcare and make a positive difference in patients' lives
• Work within an integrated team with all members of the MDT and partner services
• Work in a state of the art newly refurbished facility, utilising technologies to improve patient care

Main duties of the job

The service is based on a Nursing and Therapy reablement model and will focus on supporting individuals within a dedicated integrated adult service.

We are looking for qualified RGN Staff Nurses to join this exciting service development which is aimed at supporting a holistic recovery model. Our combined expertise, revised pathways and community connections will enable more timely discharge in a person centred way.

About us

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

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

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

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job summary

Knowsley CYPMHS has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Practitioner to come and join our well-established community team, specialising in Child and Young Person Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) in the Knowsley Borough.

We are looking to appoint a 12 month fixed-term Senior Mental Health Practitioner.

As part of the role of a senior mental health practitioner, you would be tasked with the duty (referral management), assessments, case management and therapeutic intervention for children and young people (CYP).

Knowsley CYPMHS has successfully implemented Thrive and works closely with our multi-agency partners throughout the Knowsley borough. This includes working within the THRIVE offer with services such as education institutes, children's social care and third-sector organisations. This is an important aspect of our work as we continue to strive for outstanding support for CYP and their families.

This post is subject to an enhanced with children's and adult's barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We would welcome applications from experienced nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and non-core practitioners with mental health experience.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, the post holder will provide high standards of evidence based client centred care to children and young people with mental health problems within the THRIVE Framework for service delivery.

You will be expected to manage your own caseload, you will also provide clinical assessment and interventions to children, young people, their families and wider networks with complex mental health needs; in line with the THRIVE Framework.

You will be expected to provide duty (referral management) support when required.

Your role will include direct and indirect client work as well as consultation and liaison with other professionals around the specialist clinical area of CYPMHS. You will be engaged in all levels of clinical responses such as urgent assessments.

You will be expected to work as a member of the CYPMHS Multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

CYPMHS is an exciting area of work that is always evolving with new research and innovation; As the post is identified within the CYPMH strategy, it is expected the role will continue to develop in line with national and local initiatives.

The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery and THRIVE. These principles will recognise the need to:

About us

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

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

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

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

350-CC8313525

Job locations

Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre

Dragon Lane

Knowsley

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICALTo hold a caseload of both specialist and generic work dependant on clinical competence and experience.

To undertake assessments, treatment and consultation work based upon a conceptual framework and employing research based evidence..

To provide direct therapeutic interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service.

Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework

To work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children and young people families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.

To be responsible for the screening of referrals to children and Young Peoples services.

To participate directly in the teams duty rotas.

To exercise responsibility and autonomy, within supervisory, managerial and accountability structures, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients

To deliver care co-ordination, ensuring effective assessment, care planning and risk management processes are maintained.

Involve the views of children, their families, referring agents and other professionals involved in the network of care including organising multi-agency meetings.

To produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in co-operation with the child young person and carers

To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of specialist knowledge

To work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop the provision of services to young people and their families.

To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines.

To provide consultation, advice and guidance to junior colleague.

To promote effective multi-agency work. To contribute theoretical knowledge to the process of managing risk within the multi-agency network

Undertake risk management for all children including the protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships.

Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and Northwest Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust safeguarding policies

Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards.

To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records.

To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda.

COMMUNICATIONTo communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of both multi and uni disciplinary care.

To effectively communicate professional opinions, verbally and in writing to other relevant professionals.

Attend Child Protection Case conferences as a representative from children and young peoples mental health services.

Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to children, young people and families and to other professionals with in young peoples services.

Communicate effectively with children, young people and their carers, when in crisis and in challenging family situations

Organise and facilitate multi-agency meetings and reviews

Elicit highly sensitive information using engagement/ communication skills which are appropriate to the young persons stage of developmentWork, as part of an integrated multi professional team, ensuring good communication and working relationships with other professionals

Provide written reports detailing the progress of the mental health intervention.

TEACHING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISION.Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and committed to continued development.

To provide training to other professionals to improve mental health knowledge and skills in line the transformation of children and young peoples mental health services

To provide specific training and /or presentations to other agencies, statutory and voluntary, and promote and deliver specialist training programmes

To contribute to training placements for a range of professional disciplines from different background so that trainees acquire the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to positive change.

To assess trainees competencies and write placement reports for trainees in line with Trust, professional body regulations

Work collaboratively with partner agencies within the principles of THRIVE.

This will include joint working; consultation; and training aiming to develop joint working across agencies.

Maintaining registration / accreditation requirements in accordance with the appropriate professional body in line with their professional qualification.

Be accountable for own clinical practice and professional behaviour

MANAGEMENT, POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENTIdentify priorities within and initiatives within the service and advice managers on the level of resources for service development.

Contribute to the services evidence based practice by engaging with audits and evaluations as appropriate

To contribute to recruitment processes by assisting with shortlisting, interviewing and the induction of recruited staff.

To support the workload of colleagues within the service through co-working practices.

Contribute to service developments.

RESEARCH AND SERVICE EVALUATIONTo maintain an up to date knowledge of the evidence base in relation to mental health knowledge and other interventions.

To contribute to planning and implementing systems for evaluation and monitoring of therapeutic practice and outcomes of clinical work within the service.

Participate in research, evaluation and audit in response to the clinical and professional interest of the post, and to monitor standards, quality and consumer reaction to the provision of services in accordance with NICE guidance

Participate in appropriate audit. Quality assurance programmes and research as directed.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTTo receive and engage in regular clinical supervision in accordance with Trust Clinical Governance Standards and the Code of Practice and ethical guidelines of professional body

To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training in consultation with the post holders service manager to meet professional body requirements for CPD andregistration.

To contribute to the development of best practice in the service by taking part in regular supervision and appraisal and maintaining awareness of current developments in the field.

To maintain professional body registration.

Job description Job responsibilities CLINICALTo hold a caseload of both specialist and generic work dependant on clinical competence and experience. To undertake assessments, treatment and consultation work based upon a conceptual framework and employing research based evidence.. To provide direct therapeutic interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service. Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework To work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children and young people families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. To be responsible for the screening of referrals to children and Young Peoples services. To participate directly in the teams duty rotas. To exercise responsibility and autonomy, within supervisory, managerial and accountability structures, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients To deliver care co-ordination, ensuring effective assessment, care planning and risk management processes are maintained. Involve the views of children, their families, referring agents and other professionals involved in the network of care including organising multi-agency meetings. To produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in co-operation with the child young person and carers To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of specialist knowledge To work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop the provision of services to young people and their families. To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines. To provide consultation, advice and guidance to junior colleague. To promote effective multi-agency work. To contribute theoretical knowledge to the process of managing risk within the multi-agency network Undertake risk management for all children including the protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships. Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and Northwest Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust safeguarding policies Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards. To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records. To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda. COMMUNICATIONTo communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of both multi and uni disciplinary care. To effectively communicate professional opinions, verbally and in writing to other relevant professionals. Attend Child Protection Case conferences as a representative from children and young peoples mental health services. Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to children, young people and families and to other professionals with in young peoples services. Communicate effectively with children, young people and their carers, when in crisis and in challenging family situations Organise and facilitate multi-agency meetings and reviews Elicit highly sensitive information using engagement/ communication skills which are appropriate to the young persons stage of developmentWork, as part of an integrated multi professional team, ensuring good communication and working relationships with other professionals Provide written reports detailing the progress of the mental health intervention. TEACHING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISION.Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and committed to continued development. To provide training to other professionals to improve mental health knowledge and skills in line the transformation of children and young peoples mental health services To provide specific training and /or presentations to other agencies, statutory and voluntary, and promote and deliver specialist training programmes To contribute to training placements for a range of professional disciplines from different background so that trainees acquire the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to positive change. To assess trainees competencies and write placement reports for trainees in line with Trust, professional body regulations Work collaboratively with partner agencies within the principles of THRIVE. This will include joint working; consultation; and training aiming to develop joint working across agencies. Maintaining registration / accreditation requirements in accordance with the appropriate professional body in line with their professional qualification. Be accountable for own clinical practice and professional behaviour MANAGEMENT, POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENTIdentify priorities within and initiatives within the service and advice managers on the level of resources for service development. Contribute to the services evidence based practice by engaging with audits and evaluations as appropriate To contribute to recruitment processes by assisting with shortlisting, interviewing and the induction of recruited staff. To support the workload of colleagues within the service through co-working practices. Contribute to service developments. RESEARCH AND SERVICE EVALUATIONTo maintain an up to date knowledge of the evidence base in relation to mental health knowledge and other interventions. To contribute to planning and implementing systems for evaluation and monitoring of therapeutic practice and outcomes of clinical work within the service. Participate in research, evaluation and audit in response to the clinical and professional interest of the post, and to monitor standards, quality and consumer reaction to the provision of services in accordance with NICE guidance Participate in appropriate audit. Quality assurance programmes and research as directed. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTTo receive and engage in regular clinical supervision in accordance with Trust Clinical Governance Standards and the Code of Practice and ethical guidelines of professional body To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training in consultation with the post holders service manager to meet professional body requirements for CPD andregistration. To contribute to the development of best practice in the service by taking part in regular supervision and appraisal and maintaining awareness of current developments in the field. To maintain professional body registration.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must hold one of the following: oEducation Mental Health Practitioner Graduate (EMHP) or Post Graduate Qualification
• Children and Young Persons Wellbeing Practitioner (CYWP) Graduate or Post Graduate Qualification
• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Graduate or Post Graduate Qualification
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapies Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma and where applicable hold a professional registration with the relevant accrediting body or be able to evidence ability to undertake this within 12 months of commencing in post. Registration must be maintained throughout employment OR
• Core Professional Qualification in one of the following areas: - Nursing - Social Work - Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Senior EMHP Qualification
• Senior CYWP Qualification
• PWP Supervision Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a case-load of children and young people with a range of moderate mental health needs.
• Working within a children community mental health setting
• Experience of delivering evidence-based psychological therapy e.g. CBT
• Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups that reflect the full range of clinical severity including a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experienced in and the ability to undertake case management and the supervision of students as required
• Experience of providing supervision

Desirable

• Experience of delivering teaching, training
• Experience in consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Experience of mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions with children and young people with mental health problems and their families
• Experience of providing clinical supervision

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and skills in the complete range of approaches within the field as required to meet the needs of different patients and settings
• Level of knowledge of the mental health needs of children and adolescents
• Have experience in providing risk assessments
• Knowledge of legislation and strategic frameworks and their implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the full range of client groups

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist therapies in specific difficult to treat groups
• A level knowledge of theory and practice of specialist therapy / interventions
• Level of knowledge and/or training and other psychological therapies
• Knowledge and skills in providing consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups
• Knowledge of research design and methodology consistent with practice to at least Degree level or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Skilled in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, clinical sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Must demonstrate ability to be self-reflective and to organise own supervision appropriately
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse community in a wide variety of contexts including highly specialist skills for working in settings outside the clinic
• Ability to take full clinical responsibility for patient care and treatment, both as a care co-ordinator and within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
• Interpersonal skills of a high level to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in order to convey clinically sensitive information to family members of all ages and to a wide range of lay and professional persons, within and outside of the NHS
• Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate and lead a multi-agency care plan / risk management plan
• Ability to identify and provide appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours
• Ability to identify and employ as appropriate clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice
• Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times
• A commitment to the continuous improvement of services using feedback from individual clients, families, user surveys and clinical research
• Emotional stamina, and resilience to respond constructively in highly stressful situations
• Ability to organise and co-ordinate areas of work that are complex and demanding

Desirable

• Information technology and management skills using word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills to multi-disciplinary work

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Must hold one of the following: oEducation Mental Health Practitioner Graduate (EMHP) or Post Graduate Qualification Children and Young Persons Wellbeing Practitioner (CYWP) Graduate or Post Graduate Qualification Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Graduate or Post Graduate Qualification Cognitive Behavioural Therapies Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma and where applicable hold a professional registration with the relevant accrediting body or be able to evidence ability to undertake this within 12 months of commencing in post. Registration must be maintained throughout employment OR Core Professional Qualification in one of the following areas: - Nursing - Social Work - Occupational Therapy Desirable Senior EMHP Qualification Senior CYWP Qualification PWP Supervision Qualification Experience Essential Experience of managing a case-load of children and young people with a range of moderate mental health needs. Working within a children community mental health setting Experience of delivering evidence-based psychological therapy e.g. CBT Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups that reflect the full range of clinical severity including a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Experienced in and the ability to undertake case management and the supervision of students as required Experience of providing supervision Desirable Experience of delivering teaching, training Experience in consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Experience of mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions with children and young people with mental health problems and their families Experience of providing clinical supervision Knowledge Essential Knowledge and skills in the complete range of approaches within the field as required to meet the needs of different patients and settings Level of knowledge of the mental health needs of children and adolescents Have experience in providing risk assessments Knowledge of legislation and strategic frameworks and their implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the full range of client groups Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist therapies in specific difficult to treat groups A level knowledge of theory and practice of specialist therapy / interventions Level of knowledge and/or training and other psychological therapies Knowledge and skills in providing consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups Knowledge of research design and methodology consistent with practice to at least Degree level or equivalent Skills Essential Skilled in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, clinical sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Must demonstrate ability to be self-reflective and to organise own supervision appropriately Ability to work within a culturally diverse community in a wide variety of contexts including highly specialist skills for working in settings outside the clinic Ability to take full clinical responsibility for patient care and treatment, both as a care co-ordinator and within the context of a multi-disciplinary team Interpersonal skills of a high level to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in order to convey clinically sensitive information to family members of all ages and to a wide range of lay and professional persons, within and outside of the NHS Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate and lead a multi-agency care plan / risk management plan Ability to identify and provide appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours Ability to identify and employ as appropriate clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times A commitment to the continuous improvement of services using feedback from individual clients, families, user surveys and clinical research Emotional stamina, and resilience to respond constructively in highly stressful situations Ability to organise and co-ordinate areas of work that are complex and demanding Desirable Information technology and management skills using word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills to multi-disciplinary work

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UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre

Dragon Lane

Knowsley

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre

Dragon Lane

Knowsley

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Bank Prescribing Pharmacist required in Basingstoke - attractive remuneration package! We have opportunities for Prescribing Pharmacists to join Englands leading Primary Care Providers Bank division, supporting colleagues and practices across Basingstoke with continuity of care for patients during periods of absence and annual leave. Main Responsibilities: Key duties will include: Prescribing, online and telephone clinical triage, management of minor illness and LTC advice. Delivering safe, clinical decisions and expert care as well as working collaboratively with all team members of a multi professional team and driving innovation, modernisation and high levels of staff and patient satisfaction. Ideal Candidate: Interested? What you will need to be considered: Undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Independent prescribing qualification. Ability to apply effective clinical judgement in the prioritisation and decision-making aspects of the role. Previous general practice experience is desirable. Package Description: What we can offer as a Bank Prescribing Pharmacist: Competitive hourly remuneration NHS Pension Accrued paid annual leave Regular consultant-led GP education sessions Access to in

Main duties of the job

Bank Prescribing Pharmacist required in Basingstoke - attractive remuneration package! We have opportunities for Prescribing Pharmacists to join Englands leading Primary Care Providers Bank division, supporting colleagues and practices across Basingstoke with continuity of care for patients during periods of absence and annual leave. Key duties will include: Prescribing, online and telephone clinical triage, management of minor illness and LTC advice. Delivering safe, clinical decisions and expert care as well as working collaboratively with all team members of a multi professional team and driving innovation, modernisation and high levels of staff and patient satisfaction. Interested? What you will need to be considered: Undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Independent prescribing qualification. Ability to apply effective clinical judgement in the prioritisation and decision-making aspects of the role. Previous general practice experience is desirable.

About us

Operose Health is Englands leading Primary Care Provider. The organisation focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to patients and communities. It operates with a vision to provide patient-centered, seamless, and comprehensive primary care across the nation. The company is committed to innovation, modernisation, and ensuring high levels of patient and staff satisfaction. It offers a collaborative working environment, encouraging teamwork among multi-professional teams to ensure the best outcomes in patient care. Operose Health's Bank division plays a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of patient care during staff absences or leaves, highlighting its commitment to reliable healthcare delivery.

Job summary

Bridge Surgery are looking for a reliable, organised and flexible receptionist/care navigator to join our friendly team to work 22.00 hours a week plus additional hours as required to cover holiday, extended access and other leave.

Main duties of the job

Duties include greeting patients, booking appointments over the phone and face to face, generating repeat prescriptions, dealing with patient enquiries and general administrative tasks.

The hours of work are:

Monday: 07:45 - 13:15

Wednesday: 13:15 - 18:45

Thursday: 13:15 - 18:45

Friday: 13:15 - 18:45

About us

We are a team of friendly and supportive receptionists, working together with office administrators, management and GP's in a busy and caring surgery.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Research Governance Manager to join the Research & Innovation team at University Hospitals Birmingham. This is a key operational leadership role with responsibility for the effective management of research study set-up and Capacity and Capability activity across the Trust. You will oversee workload and prioritisation, provide operational leadership to the team, monitor performance against local and national targets, and provide assurance and escalation to senior R&I colleagues. The role requires confident decision-making on complex governance and set-up issues, leading service improvement where processes, standards or timelines need strengthening, and translating regulatory and policy changes into practice. We are looking for an experienced research professional with strong leadership, judgement and stakeholder-management skills who can take ownership of a busy service and help shape the next phase of UHB's study set-up improvement programme.

Main duties of the job

You will lead the operational management of research study set-up and Capacity and Capability activity across UHB, with responsibility for ensuring studies progress efficiently, consistently and in line with national and local requirements. You will directly manage staff within the Research Governance Team, oversee workload and prioritisation, monitor performance and provide assurance and reporting to senior R&I colleagues. The role will require you to make and support complex governance decisions, resolve escalated set-up issues, challenge poor practice and lead service improvement where standards or timelines are not being met. You will also contribute to the development of policies, systems and processes, oversee key aspects of cost recovery and work closely with sponsors, investigators and internal teams to remove barriers to delivery. We are looking for an experienced research professional with strong leadership, judgement, negotiation and change-management skills who is confident taking accountability for a busy operational service.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

05 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

304-1103559

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of own area of expertiseacquired through degree or equivalentexperience and training plus furthermanagement knowledge to post-graduatediploma level
• Understanding of range of work practices,majority non-routine with intermediatelevel of theoretical knowledge -- i.e. goodunderstanding of the R&D processes
• Evidence of continuous professionaldevelopment
• Current, valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP)Training
• Knowledge of Health Research Authority(HRA), Medicines and Healthcare productsRegulatory Agency (MHRA) and(Integrated Research Application System)IRAS
• In-depth understanding of clinical researchand trial management methodologyincluding applicable regulatoryrequirements and regulatory approvalprocess
• Significant Demonstrable experience in clinical trials and research governance.

Desirable

• Experience of further academic/personal development

Experience

Essential

• Sound understanding of Good ClinicalPractice (GCP) and the UK clinicaltrials directive
• Experience of NHS researchmanagement and/or researchadministration, to include experiencein the approval and set up of clinicalresearch studies
• HR -- day to daysupervision/management of staff anddelivers training on a range ofsubjects
• Evidence of developing team / others
• Evidence of managing staff groups
• Evidence of project work, workingwith the NHS
• Evidence of good written and oralpresentation skills
• Understanding of clinical trialmethodologies & logistics
• Knowledge and understanding of the NCVR process

Desirable

• Significant Operational management experienceworking within a NHS environment workingwith clinicians and other health careprofessionals at all levels of the organisation
• Evidence of managing service/organisationalchange
• Evidence of experience in risk management andservice improvement
• Evidence of innovation in managerial and service terms

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Knowledge of own area of expertiseacquired through degree or equivalentexperience and training plus furthermanagement knowledge to post-graduatediploma level Understanding of range of work practices,majority non-routine with intermediatelevel of theoretical knowledge -- i.e. goodunderstanding of the R&D processes Evidence of continuous professionaldevelopment Current, valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP)Training Knowledge of Health Research Authority(HRA), Medicines and Healthcare productsRegulatory Agency (MHRA) and(Integrated Research Application System)IRAS In-depth understanding of clinical researchand trial management methodologyincluding applicable regulatoryrequirements and regulatory approvalprocess Significant Demonstrable experience in clinical trials and research governance. Desirable Experience of further academic/personal development Experience Essential Sound understanding of Good ClinicalPractice (GCP) and the UK clinicaltrials directive Experience of NHS researchmanagement and/or researchadministration, to include experiencein the approval and set up of clinicalresearch studies HR -- day to daysupervision/management of staff anddelivers training on a range ofsubjects Evidence of developing team / others Evidence of managing staff groups Evidence of project work, workingwith the NHS Evidence of good written and oralpresentation skills Understanding of clinical trialmethodologies & logistics Knowledge and understanding of the NCVR process Desirable Significant Operational management experienceworking within a NHS environment workingwith clinicians and other health careprofessionals at all levels of the organisation Evidence of managing service/organisationalchange Evidence of experience in risk management andservice improvement Evidence of innovation in managerial and service terms

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Clinical Triage PractitionerAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Triage Practitioner to support the delivery of Children's Specialist Services across Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. The post holder will undertake clinical triage of referrals, including urgent referrals, ensuring timely assessment, decision-making and communication of outcomes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will support complex referral discussions, provide clinical advice and contribute to effective care coordination across services. The role requires close partnership working with healthcare professionals, education services, voluntary sector organisations and families to ensure children and young people receive appropriate, safe and effective support through a coordinated and integrated care pathway. Location: To be agreed within Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon or Wiltshire, with hybrid home working available. Travel across the BSW locality may be required to support service delivery and partnership working. Hours available: 30 hours per week. The service operates on a rota basis, and the successful candidate will be required to work either: 8:00am to 4:00pm, or 10:00am to 6:00pmPackage DescriptionAs a Clinical Triage Practitioner you will be part of our valued team in our BSW Children Clinical Triage Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:£39,959 - £48,117 FTE (Band 6 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Triage Practitioner to support the delivery of Children's Specialist Services. The role involves undertaking clinical triage, ensuring timely assessment, decision-making, and communicating outcomes. The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical advice and contributing to effective care coordination. The position requires working closely with healthcare professionals, education services, voluntary organisations, and families to ensure children and young people receive safe and effective support through a coordinated pathway. The service operates on a rota basis, with shifts from 8:00am to 4:00pm or 10:00am to 6:00pm. It offers a Band 6 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and benefits such as access to My Reward Hub, career development opportunities, and mental and physical wellbeing support. The role requires a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with a current NMC/HCPC registration and a minimum of 3 years' post-registration experience.

About us

HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. Since its establishment in 2006, the organisation has been working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services, focusing on efficiency, experience, and improved outcomes. It delivers and transforms adult and children community health services, primary care services, including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, in addition to adult social care and wellbeing services. Serving communities across England, they support millions and directly help half a million people annually. Guided by simple values of care, thought, and action, they are committed to equal opportunities, welcoming applications from diverse candidates. HCRG Care Group prioritises safeguarding and aims to protect vulnerable groups through rigorous policies and recruitment processes.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1558178947

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

SN25 4AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Clinical Triage Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Triage Practitioner to support the delivery of Children's Specialist Services across Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

The post holder will undertake clinical triage of referrals, including urgent referrals, ensuring timely assessment, decision-making and communication of outcomes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will support complex referral discussions, provide clinical advice and contribute to effective care coordination across services.

The role requires close partnership working with healthcare professionals, education services, voluntary sector organisations and families to ensure children and young people receive appropriate, safe and effective support through a coordinated and integrated care pathway.

Location: To be agreed within Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon or Wiltshire, with hybrid home working available. Travel across the BSW locality may be required to support service delivery and partnership working.

Hours available: 30 hours per week.

The service operates on a rota basis, and the successful candidate will be required to work either:

• 8:00am to 4:00pm, or
• 10:00am to 6:00pm

Package Description

As a Clinical Triage Practitioner you will be part of our valued team in our BSW Children Clinical Triage Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £39,959 - £48,117 FTE (Band 6 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Main Duties of the Role

• Undertake clinical triage of referrals into Children's Specialist Services and School Aged Health Services in accordance with agreed pathways and timescales.
• Support the Clinical Triage Lead in the delivery of multidisciplinary triage for complex and multiple-need referrals.
• Provide specialist clinical advice and support to Care Coordination and Single Point of Access functions.
• Ensure children, young people and families are directed to appropriate services through effective care navigation.
• Communicate complex, sensitive and potentially distressing information to families and professionals as required.
• Work collaboratively with health, education, social care and third-sector organisations to ensure coordinated care delivery.
• Identify, escalate and manage safeguarding concerns, clinical risks and pathway issues.
• Contribute to service development, governance processes and implementation of standard operating procedures.

Person SpecificationEssential Criteria

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current NMC/HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the role.
• Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience.
• Knowledge of current health and social care policies.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Experience of child and family-centred care.
• Demonstrable clinical engagement and assessment skills.
• Experience working with partner agencies and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Supervisory and reflective practice skills.
• Ability to travel throughout Wiltshire, Bath & North East Somerset and Swindon.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a community setting.
• Experience of clinical triage and care coordination.
• Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment processes.
• Experience supporting complex or multi-agency cases.
• Service evaluation, audit or quality improvement experience.
• Teaching or mentorship experience.

For full details of the role,responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the attached JobDescription.

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Clinical Triage PractitionerAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Triage Practitioner to support the delivery of Children's Specialist Services across Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.The post holder will undertake clinical triage of referrals, including urgent referrals, ensuring timely assessment, decision-making and communication of outcomes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will support complex referral discussions, provide clinical advice and contribute to effective care coordination across services.The role requires close partnership working with healthcare professionals, education services, voluntary sector organisations and families to ensure children and young people receive appropriate, safe and effective support through a coordinated and integrated care pathway.Location: To be agreed within Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon or Wiltshire, with hybrid home working available. Travel across the BSW locality may be required to support service delivery and partnership working.Hours available: 30 hours per week.The service operates on a rota basis, and the successful candidate will be required to work either: 8:00am to 4:00pm, or 10:00am to 6:00pmPackage DescriptionAs a Clinical Triage Practitioner you will be part of our valued team in our BSW Children Clinical Triage Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £39,959 - £48,117 FTE (Band 6 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionMain Duties of the Role Undertake clinical triage of referrals into Children's Specialist Services and School Aged Health Services in accordance with agreed pathways and timescales. Support the Clinical Triage Lead in the delivery of multidisciplinary triage for complex and multiple-need referrals. Provide specialist clinical advice and support to Care Coordination and Single Point of Access functions. Ensure children, young people and families are directed to appropriate services through effective care navigation. Communicate complex, sensitive and potentially distressing information to families and professionals as required. Work collaboratively with health, education, social care and third-sector organisations to ensure coordinated care delivery. Identify, escalate and manage safeguarding concerns, clinical risks and pathway issues. Contribute to service development, governance processes and implementation of standard operating procedures.Person SpecificationEssential Criteria Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current NMC/HCPC registration. Evidence of continuing professional development. Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the role. Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience. Knowledge of current health and social care policies. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Experience of child and family-centred care. Demonstrable clinical engagement and assessment skills. Experience working with partner agencies and multidisciplinary teams. Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries. Supervisory and reflective practice skills. Ability to travel throughout Wiltshire, Bath & North East Somerset and Swindon.Desirable Criteria Experience working in a community setting. Experience of clinical triage and care coordination. Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment processes. Experience supporting complex or multi-agency cases. Service evaluation, audit or quality improvement experience. Teaching or mentorship experience.For full details of the role,responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the attached JobDescription.About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current NMC/HCPC registration. Evidence of continuing professional development. Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience. Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current NMC/HCPC registration. Evidence of continuing professional development. Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience. Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

SN25 4AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

SN25 4AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Clinical Triage PractitionerAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Triage Practitioner to support the delivery of Children's Specialist Services across Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. The post holder will undertake clinical triage of referrals, including urgent referrals, ensuring timely assessment, decision-making and communication of outcomes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will support complex referral discussions, provide clinical advice and contribute to effective care coordination across services. The role requires close partnership working with healthcare professionals, education services, voluntary sector organisations and families to ensure children and young people receive appropriate, safe and effective support through a coordinated and integrated care pathway. Location: To be agreed within Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon or Wiltshire, with hybrid home working available. Travel across the BSW locality may be required to support service delivery and partnership working. Hours available: 37.5 hours per week. The service operates on a rota basis, and the successful candidate will be required to work either: 8:00am to 4:00pm, or 10:00am to 6:00pm Package Description As a Clinic

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Triage Practitioner, you will be part of our valued team in our BSW Children Clinical Triage Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits. You will undertake clinical triage of referrals into Children's Specialist Services and School Aged Health Services in accordance with agreed pathways and timescales. You will support the Clinical Triage Lead in the delivery of multidisciplinary triage for complex and multiple-need referrals. You are also responsible for providing specialist clinical advice and support to Care Coordination and Single Point of Access functions and ensuring children, young people and families are directed to appropriate services through effective care navigation. In this role, you will communicate complex, sensitive and potentially distressing information to families and professionals as required and work collaboratively with health, education, social care, and third-sector organisations to ensure coordinated care delivery. Additionally, you will identify, escalate and manage safeguarding concerns, clinical risks, and pathway issues while contributing to service development, governance processes, and the implementation of standard operating procedures.

About us

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. We collaborate with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services focusing on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services, along with adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, providing facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions to be inclusive of everyone.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1558178948

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

SN25 4AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Clinical Triage Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Triage Practitioner to support the delivery of Children's Specialist Services across Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

The post holder will undertake clinical triage of referrals, including urgent referrals, ensuring timely assessment, decision-making and communication of outcomes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will support complex referral discussions, provide clinical advice and contribute to effective care coordination across services.

The role requires close partnership working with healthcare professionals, education services, voluntary sector organisations and families to ensure children and young people receive appropriate, safe and effective support through a coordinated and integrated care pathway.

Location:To be agreed within Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon or Wiltshire, with hybrid home working available. Travel across the BSW locality may be required to support service delivery and partnership working.

Hours available: 37.5 hours per week.

The service operates on a rota basis, and the successful candidate will be required to work either:

• 8:00am to 4:00pm, or
• 10:00am to 6:00pm

Package Description

As a Clinical Triage Practitioner you will be part of our valued team in our BSW Children Clinical Triage Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £39,959 - £48,117 FTE (Band 6 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Main Duties of the Role

• Undertake clinical triage of referrals into Children's Specialist Services and School Aged Health Services in accordance with agreed pathways and timescales.
• Support the Clinical Triage Lead in the delivery of multidisciplinary triage for complex and multiple-need referrals.
• Provide specialist clinical advice and support to Care Coordination and Single Point of Access functions.
• Ensure children, young people and families are directed to appropriate services through effective care navigation.
• Communicate complex, sensitive and potentially distressing information to families and professionals as required.
• Work collaboratively with health, education, social care and third-sector organisations to ensure coordinated care delivery.
• Identify, escalate and manage safeguarding concerns, clinical risks and pathway issues.
• Contribute to service development, governance processes and implementation of standard operating procedures.

Person SpecificationEssential Criteria

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current NMC/HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the role.
• Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience.
• Knowledge of current health and social care policies.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Experience of child and family-centred care.
• Demonstrable clinical engagement and assessment skills.
• Experience working with partner agencies and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Supervisory and reflective practice skills.
• Ability to travel throughout Wiltshire, Bath & North East Somerset and Swindon.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a community setting.
• Experience of clinical triage and care coordination.
• Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment processes.
• Experience supporting complex or multi-agency cases.
• Service evaluation, audit or quality improvement experience.
• Teaching or mentorship experience.

For full details of the role,responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the attached JobDescription.

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Clinical Triage PractitionerAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Triage Practitioner to support the delivery of Children's Specialist Services across Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.The post holder will undertake clinical triage of referrals, including urgent referrals, ensuring timely assessment, decision-making and communication of outcomes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will support complex referral discussions, provide clinical advice and contribute to effective care coordination across services.The role requires close partnership working with healthcare professionals, education services, voluntary sector organisations and families to ensure children and young people receive appropriate, safe and effective support through a coordinated and integrated care pathway.Location:To be agreed within Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon or Wiltshire, with hybrid home working available. Travel across the BSW locality may be required to support service delivery and partnership working.Hours available: 37.5 hours per week.The service operates on a rota basis, and the successful candidate will be required to work either: 8:00am to 4:00pm, or 10:00am to 6:00pmPackage DescriptionAs a Clinical Triage Practitioner you will be part of our valued team in our BSW Children Clinical Triage Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £39,959 - £48,117 FTE (Band 6 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionMain Duties of the Role Undertake clinical triage of referrals into Children's Specialist Services and School Aged Health Services in accordance with agreed pathways and timescales. Support the Clinical Triage Lead in the delivery of multidisciplinary triage for complex and multiple-need referrals. Provide specialist clinical advice and support to Care Coordination and Single Point of Access functions. Ensure children, young people and families are directed to appropriate services through effective care navigation. Communicate complex, sensitive and potentially distressing information to families and professionals as required. Work collaboratively with health, education, social care and third-sector organisations to ensure coordinated care delivery. Identify, escalate and manage safeguarding concerns, clinical risks and pathway issues. Contribute to service development, governance processes and implementation of standard operating procedures.Person SpecificationEssential Criteria Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current NMC/HCPC registration. Evidence of continuing professional development. Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the role. Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience. Knowledge of current health and social care policies. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Experience of child and family-centred care. Demonstrable clinical engagement and assessment skills. Experience working with partner agencies and multidisciplinary teams. Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries. Supervisory and reflective practice skills. Ability to travel throughout Wiltshire, Bath & North East Somerset and Swindon.Desirable Criteria Experience working in a community setting. Experience of clinical triage and care coordination. Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment processes. Experience supporting complex or multi-agency cases. Service evaluation, audit or quality improvement experience. Teaching or mentorship experience.For full details of the role,responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the attached JobDescription.About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current NMC/HCPC registration. Evidence of continuing professional development. Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the role. Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience. Knowledge of current health and social care policies. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Experience of child and family-centred care. Demonstrable clinical engagement and assessment skills. Experience working with partner agencies and multidisciplinary teams. Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries. Supervisory and reflective practice skills. Ability to travel throughout Wiltshire, Bath & North East Somerset and Swindon.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current NMC/HCPC registration. Evidence of continuing professional development. Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the role. Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience. Knowledge of current health and social care policies. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Experience of child and family-centred care. Demonstrable clinical engagement and assessment skills. Experience working with partner agencies and multidisciplinary teams. Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries. Supervisory and reflective practice skills. Ability to travel throughout Wiltshire, Bath & North East Somerset and Swindon.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

SN25 4AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

SN25 4AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an experienced Phlebotomist who enjoys working independently and providing compassionate care to patients? Were looking for a Band 2 Community Phlebotomist to join our Community Nursing team, based at Sheppey Community Hospital. Youll spend much of your working day out in the community, visiting patients within their own homes to obtain blood samples following referrals from Community Nursing teams and GPs. For some patients, accessing traditional healthcare settings can be challenging, so the care you provide within their home can make a real difference. Youll need to combine excellent phlebotomy skills with a calm, compassionate and professional approach, making patients feel comfortable and reassured throughout their appointment. You'll organize your workload, travel between patients and carry out venipuncture independently, while knowing when something needs to be escalated to a senior colleague or GP. If youre an experienced Phlebotomist looking for greater independence and the variety that comes with community-based working, wed love to hear from you. A full UK

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced Phlebotomist who enjoys working independently and providing compassionate care to patients? Were looking for a Band 2 Community Phlebotomist to join our Community Nursing team, based at Sheppey Community Hospital. Youll spend much of your working day out in the community, visiting patients within their own homes to obtain blood samples following referrals from Community Nursing teams and GPs. For some patients, accessing traditional healthcare settings can be challenging, so the care you provide within their home can make a real difference. Youll need to combine excellent phlebotomy skills with a calm, compassionate and professional approach, making patients feel comfortable and reassured throughout their appointment. You'll organize your workload, travel between patients and carry out venipuncture independently, while knowing when something needs to be escalated to a senior colleague or GP. If youre an experienced Phlebotomist looking for greater independence and the variety that comes with community-based working, wed love to hear from you. A full UK driving license and access to a car during the working day are essential for this community-based position.

About us

HCRG Care Group is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to join their Community Nursing team as a Band 2 Community Phlebotomist. The role is based at Sheppey Community Hospital and involves visiting patients in their own homes across the community. The aim is to provide essential blood sampling services, especially for those who find it challenging to access traditional healthcare settings. The group values its staff by offering exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts on purchases, access to counseling, and career development opportunities. HCRG Care Group emphasizes a supportive and open work culture where employees can thrive and make meaningful contributions to patient care. The organization is committed to delivering quality healthcare services within the community and supports its staff with professional growth avenues and a collaborative work environment.

Job summary

Package Description: Patient Flow and Discharge Team An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Patient Flow and Discharge Team at Great Western Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for supporting safe, effective and timely discharge planning across inpatient services, ensuring patients are assessed holistically and directed to the most appropriate discharge pathway. Working collaboratively with consultants, ward teams, community providers, social care and voluntary sector organisations, the successful candidate will facilitate patient flow and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. The role forms part of a multidisciplinary seven-day service focused on improving patient experience, reducing delays and supporting positive healthcare outcomes. Location: Great Western Hospital Hours: 37.5 hours per week Package Description Youll join a friendly, experienced and proactive discharge service that works collaboratively across the hospital and wider system. The team is supportive, solutions-focused and committed to improving patient experience, reducing delays and ensuring saf

Main duties of the job

The role involves coordinating and facilitating timely, safe, and effective discharge pathways for patients across inpatient services. Responsibilities include undertaking holistic assessments and contributing to discharge planning using evidence-based practices. The post holder will liaise with acute, community, social care, and voluntary sector services to ensure continuity of care. Clinical leadership and support to junior team members, managing complex patient cases, and supporting operational service delivery are key aspects. The role requires experience in discharge planning, effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, and knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding processes.

About us

HCRG Care Group, established in 2006, is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. The organisation partners with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. HCRG Care Group delivers a range of services, including adult and children community health services, primary care services, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, and adult social care and wellbeing services. They support communities across England, directly helping more than half a million people each year, guided by their values: we care, we think, we do. The organisation is committed to equal opportunities and inclusive employment practices.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1558209120

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Patient Flow and Discharge Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Patient Flow and Discharge Team at Great Western Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting safe, effective and timely discharge planning across inpatient services, ensuring patients are assessed holistically and directed to the most appropriate discharge pathway. Working collaboratively with consultants, ward teams, community providers, social care and voluntary sector organisations, the successful candidate will facilitate patient flow and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

The role forms part of a multidisciplinary seven-day service focused on improving patient experience, reducing delays and supporting positive healthcare outcomes.

Location:Great WesternHospitalHours: 37.5 hours per week

Package Description

Youll join a friendly, experienced and proactive discharge service that works collaboratively across the hospital and wider system. The team is supportive, solutions-focused and committed to improving patient experience, reducing delays and ensuring safe, wellplanned transitions of care.

As a Band 6 Discharge and Flow Clinician with HCRG Care Group, youll receive:

• NHS Agenda for Change Band 6 salary with an NHS pension
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers
• Access to your wages as you earn them
• Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling
• Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and development opportunities through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team
• An open, just culture with encouragement to share ideas, supported by ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation where most rated services are Good or Outstanding with the CQC

Main Duties of the Role

• Coordinate and facilitate timely, safe and effective discharge pathways for patients across inpatient services.
• Undertake holistic assessments and contribute to discharge planning using evidence-based practice.
• Liaise with acute, community, social care and voluntary sector services to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to junior team members, including supervision and performance oversight.
• Manage complex patient cases, applying the Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding processes and Continuing Healthcare guidance.
• Support operational service delivery, including admission avoidance and escalation processes.
• Deputise for the Band 7 Lead as required and represent the service at relevant meetings.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, performance targets and seven-day service provision.

Person SpecificationEssential Criteria

• Registered healthcare professional (RGN, AHP, Social Worker or equivalent).
• Experience in discharge planning, patient flow or transitional care.
• Ability to undertake autonomous assessment and decision-making regarding discharge pathways.
• Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding and Information Governance requirements.
• Understanding of national hospital discharge policy and guidance.
• Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.
• Effective communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage complex caseloads.
• Experience influencing clinical decisions and supporting patient-centred outcomes.
• Ability to support patients, carers and families through difficult discussions.
• Demonstrable resilience and professionalism under pressure.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of quality improvement, audit or service redesign.
• Supervisory or mentorship experience.
• Knowledge of Continuing Healthcare processes.
• Experience working in community or intermediate care services.
• Understanding of system-wide discharge and flow initiatives.

For full details of the role,responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the attached JobDescription.

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes.

We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year, guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Patient Flow and Discharge TeamAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Patient Flow and Discharge Team at Great Western Hospital.The post holder will be responsible for supporting safe, effective and timely discharge planning across inpatient services, ensuring patients are assessed holistically and directed to the most appropriate discharge pathway. Working collaboratively with consultants, ward teams, community providers, social care and voluntary sector organisations, the successful candidate will facilitate patient flow and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.The role forms part of a multidisciplinary seven-day service focused on improving patient experience, reducing delays and supporting positive healthcare outcomes.Location:Great WesternHospitalHours: 37.5 hours per weekPackage DescriptionYoull join a friendly, experienced and proactive discharge service that works collaboratively across the hospital and wider system. The team is supportive, solutions-focused and committed to improving patient experience, reducing delays and ensuring safe, wellplanned transitions of care.As a Band 6 Discharge and Flow Clinician with HCRG Care Group, youll receive: NHS Agenda for Change Band 6 salary with an NHS pension Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers Access to your wages as you earn them Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and development opportunities through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team An open, just culture with encouragement to share ideas, supported by ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation where most rated services are Good or Outstanding with the CQCMain Duties of the Role Coordinate and facilitate timely, safe and effective discharge pathways for patients across inpatient services. Undertake holistic assessments and contribute to discharge planning using evidence-based practice. Liaise with acute, community, social care and voluntary sector services to ensure continuity of care. Provide clinical leadership and support to junior team members, including supervision and performance oversight. Manage complex patient cases, applying the Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding processes and Continuing Healthcare guidance. Support operational service delivery, including admission avoidance and escalation processes. Deputise for the Band 7 Lead as required and represent the service at relevant meetings. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, performance targets and seven-day service provision.Person SpecificationEssential Criteria Registered healthcare professional (RGN, AHP, Social Worker or equivalent). Experience in discharge planning, patient flow or transitional care. Ability to undertake autonomous assessment and decision-making regarding discharge pathways. Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding and Information Governance requirements. Understanding of national hospital discharge policy and guidance. Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams. Effective communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to prioritise workload and manage complex caseloads. Experience influencing clinical decisions and supporting patient-centred outcomes. Ability to support patients, carers and families through difficult discussions. Demonstrable resilience and professionalism under pressure.Desirable Criteria Experience of quality improvement, audit or service redesign. Supervisory or mentorship experience. Knowledge of Continuing Healthcare processes. Experience working in community or intermediate care services. Understanding of system-wide discharge and flow initiatives.For full details of the role,responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the attached JobDescription.About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes.We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year, guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered healthcare professional (RGN, AHP, Social Worker or equivalent). Experience in discharge planning, patient flow or transitional care. Ability to undertake autonomous assessment and decision-making regarding discharge pathways. Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered healthcare professional (RGN, AHP, Social Worker or equivalent). Experience in discharge planning, patient flow or transitional care. Ability to undertake autonomous assessment and decision-making regarding discharge pathways. Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you highly organised, a confident communicator and someone who enjoys helping people? We have a full-time opportunity for a Care Coordinator to join our Care Co-ordination Centre at Gravesham Community Hospital. Youll be an important first point of contact for service users, GPs and Integrated Health and Social Care teams across North Kent, receiving and processing referrals and making sure information reaches the right services within the required timeframes. Working in a busy environment, youll communicate with a wide range of people throughout your day, answering queries, accurately recording information and supporting the smooth running of our community services. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong administrative and customer service experience who enjoys working as part of a team and wants their work to have a positive impact on patients and healthcare colleagues. The Care Co-ordination Centre operates 7 days a week between 8am and 8pm. Youll need to work flexibly across these hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays, as well as Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays as part of the rota.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Coordinator, you will be part of the valued team at Gravesham Community Hospital, playing a crucial role in facilitating access to community services for patients and healthcare professionals. You will act as the first point of contact, processing referrals, directing information to appropriate services, and maintaining accurate records. Your role involves handling inquiries professionally, managing competing priorities, and ensuring efficient service operation. This position requires someone who is organised, with excellent communication and customer service skills, ready to work flexibly, including weekends and bank holidays.

About us

HCRG Care Group is dedicated to providing top-notch community healthcare services across North Kent. Being part of HCRG Care Group means being valued and having access to exclusive rewards and benefits, including a competitive salary with a group pension, free on-site parking, and access to a rewards hub for discounts and offers. The organisation promotes staff wellbeing with mental and physical support services, career development opportunities, and a culture where innovation and positive change are encouraged. Committed to transforming health and care, HCRG Care Group strives to make a difference in the community through outstanding healthcare services.