Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated, full-time Band 4 Medical Secretary to join our friendly secretarial team within the Gastroenterology Department at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham site.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who relishes a challenge and is keen to use their own initiative. The successful candidate will be required to be a key member of the Secretarial Team, providing a professional and high quality secretarial (including minute taking) and administrative service at all times. There is a lot of audio typing within this role along with a lot of medical terminology, therefore the successful candidate will need experience in this field.

You will be required to work to a high standard of accuracy and be able to demonstrate initiative in planning your own workload in a way that supports the consultants and the wider team. Our admin team is a part of a busy department and each consultant requiring a proactive secretary to manage their day-to-day admin, booking admissions/appointments, importing documentation to electronic patient records, audio typing letters, liaising with patients and colleagues both internally and externally. They must be willing to assist the consultant and the department in providing the best possible care to our patients and service users in line with our trust values and mission statement.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone with substantial medical secretarial experience, excellent touch-typing and audio typing skills, a good knowledge of medical terminology, a good working knowledge of the RTT pathway, experience with managing waiting lists, and someone who is a team player but has the initiative to complete their individual tasks in a timely manner.

We would like the successful candidate to be pro-active, approachable and supportive to both patient and colleagues, to have a conscientious approach to their work, and ability to demonstrate administrative experience and be able to meet the main duties of the role as identified in the job description.

You must possess excellent organisational skills and be experienced in dealing with confidential information.

The successful candidate will have a good standard of English and Maths and ideally possess an AMSPAR/medical terminology qualification/RSA III qualification (or equivalent). Secretarial, minute taking and audio typing experience are also essential. The candidate should also be able to demonstrate confidence in using MS Office as well as other IT systems.

We are a supportive, friendly team who look forward to welcoming the successful candidate into our team.

For more information, please contact: Qeyrhan Coughlan-Haywood on 07385433745.

About us

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

Job summary

APEX Primary Care Network are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to cover a temporary maternity leave, this position is raised for 5 months but may be a little longer.

Pharmacy technicians play a very important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. The pharmacy technician will provide support to the network as a whole and each member practice as needed. The aim is to improve the quality of prescribing and patient outcomes across the network through high quality medicines review and optimisation.

Main duties of the job

Pharmacy technicians core role responsibilities will cover clinical, and technical and administrative categories; supporting improvements to maximize safe, cost effective prescribing and achieve the best clinical outcomes for patients. The post holder will be involved in many aspects of medicines management and be supported and developed in this role by the PCN clinical and Pharmacy Teams.

These will be very patient focused roles, in the first instance with an emphasis on improving processes to reduce any risks with medicines and enhance the patient experience especially at interfaces of care; as well as ongoing monitoring and supply of medication. Whilst based in primary care, there will be clear links to our inpatient and dispensary teams based in Lincoln.

We deliver services to working-age adults, the elderly, children and young people, those with learning disabilities and forensic services. We envisage the roles will become embedded within community teams delivering medicines management services for their patients and supporting the repeat prescription of medicine under shared care arrangements, working alongside a pharmacist and other healthcare professionals. Previous primary care experience is not essential as training will be provided.

This post requires the post holder to frequently travel to various locations.

About us

APEX PCN takes a positive and proactive approach to support staff in their personal development and is embedding a Talent Management approach within the PCN, with the vision of helping people to be as good as they can be.

These are exciting times at APEX PCN as we expand our Medicines Optimisation services across the organisation. If you are a Pharmacy Technician experienced in or interested in advancing your career, these could be the posts for you, as we transform our medicines related services for our community/primary care patients.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4325-26-0011

Job locations

Birchwood Medical Practice

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 0QQ

United Kingdom

Boultham Park Road

Lincoln

LN6 7SS

United Kingdom

Moor Lane

North Hykeham

Lincoln

LN6 9AY

United Kingdom

The Woodland Medical Practice

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

LN60QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title: Pharmacy Technician

Reports to: PCN Pharmacist

GP Partners

JOB SUMMARY

To support the Practice Pharmacist to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.

Assist the Practice Pharmacist and the GP Partnership to provide medication services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.

Job Responsibilities

• To support, train and oversee the administrative staff involved in the preparation of repeat prescriptions and to participate in the daily preparation of repeat prescriptions in order to ensure high quality, safe and timely repeat prescribing
• To support the administration staff with medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly
• To contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols /Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems
• To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing in order to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness
• To participate in medication audits
• To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing the budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the ICB
• To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing
• To support the PCN Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness
• To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement
• To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols
• To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate
• To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required
• To act as a link between practice and local community and hospital pharmacy services

Responsibility for administration

• Taking messages and passing on information as appropriate
• Computer data entry, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients , other team members and associated healthcare professionals and providers
• Helping to maintain a positive and patient focussed culture
• Helping to maintain a positive and supportive culture across the whole of the practice team
• Other administration duties as required

Staff Management

• To provide supervision, training and professional leadership to the practice administration staff/ prescribing staff as required

Patient Services

Provide telephone and patient facing medicines support for patients

Provide medication review services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in care homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.

To present at patient group meetings or other appropriate events to give medicines advice and information

To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicines awareness projects throughout the year.

Assist the Partnership with the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets.

To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the medicines management team and all other health professionals in the implementation of rational cost effective prescribing.

To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.

To be innovative and demonstrate a commitment to improve skills and abilities in self and others with regard to patient services.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & safety:

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Use and monitoring of the correct use of Standard Operating Procedures for cleaning and infection control

Responsible for correct hand hygiene of self and others

Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols within the team

Active observation of current working practices across the team in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills across the full range of infection control and patient processes

Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to own role in infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.

Safe management of sharps procedures, including use, storage and disposal

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management

Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers

Undertaking periodic infection control training

Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards

Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Spillage control procedures, management and training

Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance

Maintenance of sterile environments

Correct cleaning of equipment used for near patient testing, such as blood glucose monitoring equipment, using the manufacturers instructions as appropriate

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Please see supporting information for full Job Description

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTIONPost Title: Pharmacy Technician Reports to: PCN Pharmacist GP Partners JOB SUMMARYTo support the Practice Pharmacist to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.Assist the Practice Pharmacist and the GP Partnership to provide medication services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care. Job Responsibilities To support, train and oversee the administrative staff involved in the preparation of repeat prescriptions and to participate in the daily preparation of repeat prescriptions in order to ensure high quality, safe and timely repeat prescribing To support the administration staff with medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly To contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols /Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing in order to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness To participate in medication audits To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing the budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the ICB To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing To support the PCN Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required To act as a link between practice and local community and hospital pharmacy services Responsibility for administration Taking messages and passing on information as appropriate Computer data entry, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients , other team members and associated healthcare professionals and providers Helping to maintain a positive and patient focussed culture Helping to maintain a positive and supportive culture across the whole of the practice team Other administration duties as required Staff Management To provide supervision, training and professional leadership to the practice administration staff/ prescribing staff as required Patient Services Provide telephone and patient facing medicines support for patients Provide medication review services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in care homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care. To present at patient group meetings or other appropriate events to give medicines advice and information To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicines awareness projects throughout the year. Assist the Partnership with the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets. To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the medicines management team and all other health professionals in the implementation of rational cost effective prescribing. To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing. To be innovative and demonstrate a commitment to improve skills and abilities in self and others with regard to patient services. CommunicationThe post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.Confidentiality:In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriatelyIn the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidentialInformation relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive dataHealth & safety:The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to): Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use and monitoring of the correct use of Standard Operating Procedures for cleaning and infection control Responsible for correct hand hygiene of self and others Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols within the team Active observation of current working practices across the team in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills across the full range of infection control and patient processes Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to own role in infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate. Safe management of sharps procedures, including use, storage and disposal Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers Undertaking periodic infection control training Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection Spillage control procedures, management and training Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance Maintenance of sterile environments Correct cleaning of equipment used for near patient testing, such as blood glucose monitoring equipment, using the manufacturers instructions as appropriate Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Please see supporting information for full Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration with GPhC
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of evidence based medicine
• Evidence of knowledge of Primary Care Networks and General Practice including an understanding of the GP Five Year Forward view
• Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s)
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation.
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of evidence based medicine
• Evidence of knowledge of Primary Care Networks and General Practice including an understanding of the GP Five Year Forward view
• Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s)
• Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge of Primary Care Networks and General Practice including an understanding of the GP Five Year Forward view.
• Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality.
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing.
• Able to use SystmOne.
• Ability to work from home on some occasions where tasks allow.
• Please see supporting information for full Person Specification.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional registration with GPhC BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of evidence based medicine Evidence of knowledge of Primary Care Networks and General Practice including an understanding of the GP Five Year Forward view Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s) An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation. Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of evidence based medicine Evidence of knowledge of Primary Care Networks and General Practice including an understanding of the GP Five Year Forward view Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s) Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation Desirable Evidence of knowledge of Primary Care Networks and General Practice including an understanding of the GP Five Year Forward view. Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality. An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing. Able to use SystmOne. Ability to work from home on some occasions where tasks allow. Please see supporting information for full Person Specification.

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

APEX Primary Care Network

Address

Birchwood Medical Practice

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

APEX Primary Care Network

Address

Birchwood Medical Practice

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Springwood Surgery are looking for a Practice Clinical Pharmacist to help us enhance the care of our patients. We were early proponents of the benefits of bringing an expert in medicines into the care of our patients and were the first to develop a prescribing Pharmacist-led chronic disease clinic within our PCN.

We are now wanting to bring that expertise in-house and expand the reach of an expert in medicines into the care of our patients. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist who will help us to realise our vision of high-quality evidence-based prescribing for all of our patients.

We are simultaneously recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician and our vision is for the two roles to support each other and provide a comprehensive in-house Medicines service.

Interest/experience/qualifications in Diabetes management would be advantageous, however we have the time and skills to train the right candidate if needed.

Please note that depending on if we receive a high number of applicants, this job advert may shut earlier than 27/10/2026.

To arrange an informal discussion or visit the Practice, please contact Danielle Adams (Practice Manager)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. This may be face to face in surgery, patients homes, care homes, via telephone consultation or via online working.

They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s).

They may run minor ailment clinics in surgery as appropriate for a pharmacy led clinic.

About us

Springwood Surgery is a thriving semi-rural practice providing care to approximately 7,500 patients in the beautiful market town of Guisborough on the edge of the North York Moors. We have a friendly and supportive team of six GP Partners, two salaried GPs, a highly-trained and skilled nursing team, excellent Practice Manager and effective administrative team.

We are supported by a wider multidisciplinary team provided by our PCN - including a Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner, Mental Health Practitioner Service, Care Coordinators, and Social Prescribing Link Workers.

We are an established and active training practice. Three of our GPs are GP Trainers, two of these are Training Programme Directors for the Durham & Tees Valley GP Training Programme. We provide placements for GP Specialty Trainees, Foundation Doctors and Undergraduate Medical Education (Years 3, 4 and 5 from Newcastle University). One of our GPs is a Medical tutor for CPPE.

We use SystmOne including Ardens and AnalyseRx. Our last CQC assessment was good in all areas. Our Surgery premises have recently undergone a full renovation. We are a member of East Cleveland Group PCN and one of our GPs is the Clinical Director of the PCN.

Job summary

Springwood Surgery are looking for a Practice Pharmacy Technician to help us enhance the care of our patients. We were early proponents of the benefits of bringing medicines experts into the care of our patients and were the first to develop a Technician-led Inhaler Technique clinic and Technician-led Flu Vaccination clinic within our PCN.

We are now wanting to consolidate that expertise in-house and expand the reach of medicines specialist into the care of our patients. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician who will help us to realise our vision of high-quality evidence-based prescribing for all of our patients.

We are simultaneously recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacist and our vision is for the two roles to support each other and provide a comprehensive in-house medicines service.

Please note that depending on if we receive a high number of applicants, this job advert may shut earlier than 27/10/2026.

To arrange an informal discussion or visit the Practice, please contact Danielle Adams (Practice Manager)

Main duties of the job

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.

To ensure compliance with appropriate medicines legislation.

To provide a safe and specialist clinical pharmacy service to patients, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

About us

Springwood Surgery is a thriving semi-rural practice providing care to approximately 7,500 patients in the beautiful market town of Guisborough on the edge of the North York Moors. We have a friendly and supportive team of six GP Partners, two salaried GPs, a highly-trained and skilled nursing team, excellent Practice Manager and effective administrative team.

We are supported by a wider multidisciplinary team provided by our PCN - including a Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner, Mental Health Practitioner Service, Care Coordinators, and Social Prescribing Link Workers.

We are an established and active training practice. Three of our GPs are GP Trainers, two of these are Training Programme Directors for the Durham & Tees Valley GP Training Programme. We provide placements for GP Specialty Trainees, Foundation Doctors and Undergraduate Medical Education (Years 3,4 and 5 from Newcastle University). One of our GPs is a Medical tutor for CPPE.

We use SystmOne including Ardens and AnalyseRx. Our last CQC assessment was good in all areas. Our Surgery premises have recently undergone a full renovation. We are a member of East Cleveland Group PCN and one of our GPs is the Clinical Director of the PCN.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,000 to £30,000 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0475-26-0003

Job locations

Rectory Lane

Guisborough

Cleveland

TS14 7DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertaking medication reviews, including reviews to ensure adherence to monitoring and shared care protocols.

Ensuring patient safety when they are transferred between care providers through reconciliation of prescribed medicines.

Inform patients regarding changes to their medicines in a professional manner and have the capacity to support and reassure patients when necessary, dealing with any issues or concerns that may arise within the boundaries of the post.

To assess and facilitate patient concordance with prescribed medicines.To record all relevant pharmaceutical information in patient's medical notes and interventions in line with practice policy.

Carry out housekeeping whilst in patient records e.g. dose optimisation and medicines synchronisation.

Conduct appropriate clinical/physical assessments e.g. BP, pulse and pulse oximetry (within approved competence)

Provide vaccinations within scope of practice and under suitable direction.

Analyse and interpret prescribing data from a range of sources.

Support improvements in clinical care through regular practice-based audit and implementing change.

Liaise with Clinical Pharmacist, GPs & Community Pharmacists on issues regarding medication supply.

Deal with medication related queries from patients and staff on a day-to-day basis.

Assist practice with MHRA drug alerts, where appropriate and within levels of competence. Working with the practice to ensure actions are undertaken over an appropriate time frame and to advise on any medication changes that occur as a result.

Promote cost-effective, safe, evidence-based prescribing in accordance with national and local guidance.

Develop good working relationships within the practice to engage stakeholders in effective and cost-efficient prescribing practice.

Communicate with the wider multidisciplinary team on issues of medication supply.

To take the lead to provide prescribers with reports and interpretations of prescribing data, to help support them in achieving cost effective use of medicines and to facilitate change where necessary.

To contribute to investigations or significant events that are medication related.

Communicate complex, highly sensitive information with potential barriers to understanding.

To undertake thorough reasoned analysis on possible medications switches which maintain the quality of therapy of the original drug with a lower average unit cost.

To undertake analyses of prescribing processes which maintain or increase patient safety but also eliminate waste and duplication.

Ensure working practice follows all current data protection requirements, i.e. Caldicott, Data Protection Act, local Confidentiality Agreements, etc.

Collate information, including converting raw prescribing data into meaningful graphs, reports etc. to disseminate at education sessions.

To use relevant IT system(s) to accurately record activity / data as appropriate for job role within an agreed time frame.

To support the implementation and active development of a wide range of medicines management Standard Operating Policies (SOPs), requiring good knowledge of the relevant policies.

Promoting the use of SOPs/good practice guides to support system improvements within the team and General Practice. E.g. Develop a repeat prescribing SOPs

Assist all healthcare professionals who use medicines, through the delivery of technical services, to promote cost effective use of medicines. This involves the monitoring of medicines usage and their trends. Audits of patients to ensure appropriate cost-effective prescribing and adherence of prescribers to local formularies/guidelines.

Implement appropriate changes to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, cost effective and evidence-based prescribing within the patient medication records.

Observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources in course of work.

To work with all of the health and social care professions to ensure there is sound practice and understanding of patient medication supply issues.

To be involved in the training of staff who use medicines around the technical aspects of safe and cost-effective medicine usage.

The work is of a wide variety and prioritisation of workload will be required.

To contribute to sage transfer of care and planning for the patient. To work with patient's GP and pharmacists to expedite efficient and seamless discharges/out-patient correspondence in an effective and efficient way.

To participate in continuing professional development/review and annual appraisal, facilitated using Personal Development Plans. Including a review of what aspects of your role are being done well, and the identification of any areas for development.

To contribute, under the direction of senior pharmacy staff, to the training/supervision of other NHS staff including foundation/pre-registration and pharmacy undergraduates.

Checks and enters patient details on computerised records system from prescriptions or clinic letters prepared by other health care professionals.

Creates prescribing activity spreadsheets/databases to support patient monitoring, audit and quality improvement projects.

Utilises different electronic prescribing tools to identify patients at risk

Undertake continuing professional development as required by GPhC for continued registration.

Undertake CPPE 15-month Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway (PCPEP) or other accredited postgraduate qualifications relevant to general practice as required and if not already completed.

To support the development of skills and knowledge of new team members and pre-registration trainees.

To provide ad hoc training sessions for staff on medicines SOPs.

On-going training of practice staff on safe management of medicines.

Undertake surveys or audits to improve patient care and quality of work performed by self and other team members.

To provide regular monthly audits of medications used in General Practice and to provide feedback on safe medication use.

Job description Job responsibilities Undertaking medication reviews, including reviews to ensure adherence to monitoring and shared care protocols.Ensuring patient safety when they are transferred between care providers through reconciliation of prescribed medicines.Inform patients regarding changes to their medicines in a professional manner and have the capacity to support and reassure patients when necessary, dealing with any issues or concerns that may arise within the boundaries of the post.To assess and facilitate patient concordance with prescribed medicines.To record all relevant pharmaceutical information in patient's medical notes and interventions in line with practice policy.Carry out housekeeping whilst in patient records e.g. dose optimisation and medicines synchronisation.Conduct appropriate clinical/physical assessments e.g. BP, pulse and pulse oximetry (within approved competence)Provide vaccinations within scope of practice and under suitable direction.Analyse and interpret prescribing data from a range of sources.Support improvements in clinical care through regular practice-based audit and implementing change.Liaise with Clinical Pharmacist, GPs & Community Pharmacists on issues regarding medication supply.Deal with medication related queries from patients and staff on a day-to-day basis.Assist practice with MHRA drug alerts, where appropriate and within levels of competence. Working with the practice to ensure actions are undertaken over an appropriate time frame and to advise on any medication changes that occur as a result.Promote cost-effective, safe, evidence-based prescribing in accordance with national and local guidance.Develop good working relationships within the practice to engage stakeholders in effective and cost-efficient prescribing practice.Communicate with the wider multidisciplinary team on issues of medication supply.To take the lead to provide prescribers with reports and interpretations of prescribing data, to help support them in achieving cost effective use of medicines and to facilitate change where necessary.To contribute to investigations or significant events that are medication related.Communicate complex, highly sensitive information with potential barriers to understanding.To undertake thorough reasoned analysis on possible medications switches which maintain the quality of therapy of the original drug with a lower average unit cost.To undertake analyses of prescribing processes which maintain or increase patient safety but also eliminate waste and duplication.Ensure working practice follows all current data protection requirements, i.e. Caldicott, Data Protection Act, local Confidentiality Agreements, etc.Collate information, including converting raw prescribing data into meaningful graphs, reports etc. to disseminate at education sessions.To use relevant IT system(s) to accurately record activity / data as appropriate for job role within an agreed time frame.To support the implementation and active development of a wide range of medicines management Standard Operating Policies (SOPs), requiring good knowledge of the relevant policies.Promoting the use of SOPs/good practice guides to support system improvements within the team and General Practice. E.g. Develop a repeat prescribing SOPsAssist all healthcare professionals who use medicines, through the delivery of technical services, to promote cost effective use of medicines. This involves the monitoring of medicines usage and their trends. Audits of patients to ensure appropriate cost-effective prescribing and adherence of prescribers to local formularies/guidelines.Implement appropriate changes to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, cost effective and evidence-based prescribing within the patient medication records.Observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources in course of work.To work with all of the health and social care professions to ensure there is sound practice and understanding of patient medication supply issues.To be involved in the training of staff who use medicines around the technical aspects of safe and cost-effective medicine usage.The work is of a wide variety and prioritisation of workload will be required.To contribute to sage transfer of care and planning for the patient. To work with patient's GP and pharmacists to expedite efficient and seamless discharges/out-patient correspondence in an effective and efficient way.To participate in continuing professional development/review and annual appraisal, facilitated using Personal Development Plans. Including a review of what aspects of your role are being done well, and the identification of any areas for development.To contribute, under the direction of senior pharmacy staff, to the training/supervision of other NHS staff including foundation/pre-registration and pharmacy undergraduates.Checks and enters patient details on computerised records system from prescriptions or clinic letters prepared by other health care professionals.Creates prescribing activity spreadsheets/databases to support patient monitoring, audit and quality improvement projects.Utilises different electronic prescribing tools to identify patients at riskUndertake continuing professional development as required by GPhC for continued registration.Undertake CPPE 15-month Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway (PCPEP) or other accredited postgraduate qualifications relevant to general practice as required and if not already completed.To support the development of skills and knowledge of new team members and pre-registration trainees.To provide ad hoc training sessions for staff on medicines SOPs.On-going training of practice staff on safe management of medicines.Undertake surveys or audits to improve patient care and quality of work performed by self and other team members.To provide regular monthly audits of medications used in General Practice and to provide feedback on safe medication use.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of prescribing/clinical systems such as SystmOne
• Recent experience within comparable role in General Practice

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication
• skills, both verbal and written
• Good IT skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy
• environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Motivational & negotiation skills
• Time management skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
• Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work
• Experience of audit and
• quality improvement
• Self-motivated, able to work collaboratively and
• independently
• Ability to work flexibly with the ability to travel between sites and undertake domiciliary visits. Clean/valid driving licence

Desirable

• People management
• Ability to make decisions
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
• Awareness of Medicines Management agenda
• Experience in delivering Clinical Research activity

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

• Medicines reconciliation certificate or equivalent

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of prescribing/clinical systems such as SystmOne Recent experience within comparable role in General Practice Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Good IT skills Good organisational skills Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment Ability to work as part of a team Motivational & negotiation skills Time management skills. Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work Experience of audit and quality improvement Self-motivated, able to work collaboratively and independently Ability to work flexibly with the ability to travel between sites and undertake domiciliary visits. Clean/valid driving licence Desirable People management Ability to make decisions Understanding of clinical governance and risk management Awareness of Medicines Management agenda Experience in delivering Clinical Research activity Qualifications Essential Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician Desirable Medicines reconciliation certificate or equivalent

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

SPRINGWOOD SURGERY

Address

Rectory Lane

Guisborough

Cleveland

TS14 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

SPRINGWOOD SURGERY

Address

Rectory Lane

Guisborough

Cleveland

TS14 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team on the Haematology and Oncology Day unit at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.

The successful candidate will be supported by our nursing and medical team and full training will be provided. Your skills will be developed during your induction and you will gain new competencies related to cancer services. You will be expected to work Monday to Friday from 08.00 until 18.00, depending on the shift pattern necessary for the week , no weekends or bank holidays required . This post is for a permanent position.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

• Maintaining patient safety and dignity at all times
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment
• Recording base line observations
• Venepuncture - full training provided
• ECG recording - full training provided
• Blood products collection
• Being the patient advocate and escalating any concerns to the appropriate teams
• Working closely with all members of the team
• Supporting team with medical procedures
• Supporting team with administrative tasks

The unit is looking for a interested candidate who is compassionate and empathetic. A team player that shows initiative , and supports the multidisciplinary team. The candidate will need to be prepared to deal with complex patients cases , due to the nature of the services.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job summary

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk

The overview:

The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.

The role will be working in community Health Centres, cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas.

It is essential to hold a current driving license and have access to a vehicle, as you will be required to travel between sites with the Atlas footprint to deliver the role.

Please be aware that with this role you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provided if you are successful for interview.

We are looking for someone who has a Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English at GCSE level. It would be advantageous is you have previous experience cleaning, especially in a health care setting as well as holding relevant qualifications or training such as an NVQ in Cleaning or Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - however, this is not essential.

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities are

• Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaningmachinery.
• Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, stripping,scrubbing and buffing.
• Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.
• Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spraypolish.
• Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.

About us

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients' properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trust's frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Care Navigator / Receptionist to join our busy team, working at both our Lofthouse Site and The Manse, our Rothwell Site.

The current vacancy we have available is for 30 hours a week over a 5 day period (Monday to Friday) - 6 hours a day from 12:30 - 18:30.

The practice working day is between 07:45 and 18:30, the successful applicant will be willing to work flexibly when needed.

Interviews to be held week commencing 2nd November.

Main duties of the job

Care Navigators are the first line of contact with our patients and visitors. This is a varied role that includes face to face and telephone contact with patients as well as administrative duties.

You will work as part of a team of Care Navigators, maintaining a high quality and efficient service for the patients, Doctors and Nurses.

Reception experience/customer service is desirable, but training will be given to the successful candidate.

About us

Our surgery provides care to over 11,000 patients across 2 sites: Lofthouse Surgery and The Manse Surgery. We have 9 Doctors, 4 qualified Nurses and 3 Health Care Assistants who work at the practice, along with our Care Navigation & Administration team.

We are a member of the NHS Leeds Integrated Care Board and we are also a member of the Leeds 25/26 Primary Care Network.

At Lofthouse Surgery, our mission is to provide professional, accessible, high quality, comprehensive healthcare services that inspires confidence in our patients and our community.

Job summary

Are you working as a Nurse and looking for "that" new role, Are you looking to develop and specialise in your career with a group of likeminded professionals?

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse role within the Specialist ADHD Pathway in Slough.

The ADHD Team sits within the Neurodiversity Service in Children, Families and All Age Service (CFAA).We offer assessment and treatment to children and young people aged 6-18yrs.

We are looking for a qualified nurse who is passionate about working in the community with neurodiverse children and may want a change in their career and specialise in this field. If so, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a county whose commissioners are highlighting that ADHD and Autism are areas to invest in.

As a service we are very committed to the development of our staff and can offer both internal & external training with this role, including NMP training.

Main duties of the job

• You will join an experienced, passionate& dedicated team that works across Berkshire to provide ADHD assessments and on-going care to children, young people and families.

• The main responsibilities of the role will be conducting an ADHD assessment for children and young people as well as managing a caseload of children and young people who have an existing diagnosis of ADHD and to arrange and conduct their medication reviews which include taking some physical observations.

• You may have to make onward referrals to other services within the CFAA division.

• We work closely with other teams within the CFAA service as well as partnership agencies and voluntary services that support children, young people and families pre and post assessment. The Team also offers support to families via the innovative online platform SHaRON (Support Hope and Resources Online)

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Join Our Growing Pharmacy Team

Are you organised, proactive and passionate about improving patient care?

Farnham Primary Care Network is looking for a Pharmacy Dispenser to join our friendly and supportive Pharmacy Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping patients receive safe, effective and timely medicines support while working alongside Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, GPs and other healthcare professionals.

You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that is committed to improving patient outcomes, supporting staff development and delivering high-quality care across our local community.

Whether you already have experience in primary care, community pharmacy or another healthcare setting, this role offers the opportunity to further develop your skills and contribute to healthcare initiatives.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Be Doing

As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you'll provide administrative and patient support to the Pharmacy Team and help deliver a range of medicines optimisation services across the PCN.

About us

About Farnham PCN

Farnham Primary Care Network brings together GP practices and healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to over 50,000 patients across the Farnham area.

We are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, creating an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to develop their careers. Our Pharmacy Team plays a key role in improving medicines safety, supporting patients with long-term conditions and delivering high-quality clinical services across the PCN.

Job summary

Are you passionate about helping people access the right support at the right time? Do you thrive in a role where compassion, communication and coordination come together to make a real difference?

We are excited to introduce a brand-new role within our Neighbourhood Mental Health Team: New Patient Assessment Care Navigator.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking service focused on delivering responsive, person-centred mental health care within local communities. As one of the first points of contact for people entering our service, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients, families and carers receive a warm, supportive and efficient experience from the very beginning of their journey.

Working alongside clinicians and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will help guide individuals through the assessment and referral process, ensuring they are connected quickly and safely to the most appropriate support and treatment pathways.

Main duties of the job

The New Patient Assessment Care Navigator acts as a key link between patients, clinicians and partner agencies, supporting the coordination of new referrals into the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.

You will support clinicians during initial assessments, gather relevant information, coordinate referrals and appointments, and provide practical and emotional support to patients and their families throughout the intake process. Your contribution will help improve patient experience, reduce delays and enhance the effectiveness of our services.

It is essential to hold a driver's license and access to a vehicle for community-based roles where clients visits are a part of the role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job summary

We have assessed the skills and capabilities around our Board table and are seeking to recruit the following Non-Executive Directors (NED):

• A non-executive director with a clinical background and an in-depth understanding and experience of clinical governance and healthcare regulation.
• A non-executive director with a finance background, coupled with an in-depth understanding and experience of corporate governance and assurance gained in either the NHS, commercial or other public sector organisations.
• A third non-executive director who brings additional skills and expertise to the Board, potentially in areas such as service transformation, data and digital, partnership working, R&D, innovation, commerce or commissioning. A clinical background would be advantageous, but not essential.

This is a really exciting time to join East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). The Trust has a new Chair and Chief Executive and are embarking on the delivery of a new strategy in the context of the NHS 10 year Health Plan.

Our level of ambition is high. We are seeking to develop and strengthen our Board to lead the organisation into the future. We aspire to be one of the highest performing Boards in the NHS.

The standard Trac process does not apply, Please send your full and updated CV and covering letter (no more that two sides of A4) to: [email protected]

Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 2nd November - exact dates tbc.

Main duties of the job

As a NED, you will work closely with Executive and Non-Executive Directors, sharing responsibility for the leadership, governance, and overall success of the Trust. You will provide strategic insight, challenge, and support, ensuring that ESNEFT continues to improve our delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care to the communities we serve.

We are seeking values driven leaders with the ability to bring fresh perspectives and contribute to diverse and constructive Board discussions.

This is an opportunity to influence transformation across ESNEFT and the wider health system. We are well placed to deliver on the ambitions of the 10 Year Plan through our integrated care and neighbourhood approach, and through joining us as a NED you will be in a position to make a tangible difference to the lives of our patients and communities.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our Board to reflect the communities we serve. We therefore particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented at Board level.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. ESNEFT is a leading healthcare provider in East Anglia, delivering high-quality integrated acute and community healthcare services. With a workforce of almost 13,000 dedicated staff, we serve a population of approximately one million people across Ipswich, east Suffolk, and north Essex, providing a range of specialised services and pioneering innovations such as robotic surgery. We now have the opportunity for three talented Non-Executive Directors (NED) to join our Board. We may also appoint Associate non-executive directors as part of this recruitment process.

As a progressive and ambitious organisation, ESNEFT is committed to delivering the best care and experience for our patients while working to reduce health inequalities. We have a strong track record of performance. As an anchor institution, we take pride in our deep-rooted connection to our communities and our partnerships with local authorities, universities, and the voluntary sector to drive meaningful change in population health.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

Job summary

Join Our Growing Pharmacy Team

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join our established pharmacy team of 3 Clinical Pharmacists and 2 Pharmacy Technicians working across Putnoe Medical Centre and Linden Road Surgery.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Primary Care team delivering high-quality care in line with the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), and the development of Neighbourhood Health Services. Working within a large multidisciplinary team, you will help improve patient outcomes, support medicines optimisation initiatives, reduce health inequalities, and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable prescribing.

As a key member of our pharmacy team, you will work closely with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Community Pharmacies, Secondary Care colleagues and wider Primary Care Network services to ensure patients receive the maximum benefit from their medicines.

Main duties of the job

Support the Clinical Pharmacists and wider multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, effective and person-centred medicines optimisation services.

Undertake medication switches in accordance with approved local and national prescribing guidance, reviewing records, implementing changes, and communicating appropriately with patients.

Support medicines reconciliation and optimisation following hospital discharge and other care transitions.

Carry out patient record housekeeping activities including dose optimisation, medicines synchronisation and coding improvements.

Identify and reduce prescribing risks through clinical system searches, audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Assist in implementing NICE guidance, NHS priorities, local formularies and Integrated Care Board ICB medicines optimisation initiatives.

Promote shared decision-making and support patients to understand and gain maximum benefit from their medicines.

Improve repeat prescribing systems and associated administrative processes.

Promote and support Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD), NHS App functionality, online ordering systems and other digital healthcare initiatives.

Support the implementation of technological solutions that improve patient access, safety and efficiency.

Contribute to reducing avoidable medicines waste and improving prescribing sustainability.

About us

Putnoe Medical Centre and Linden Road Surgery are well-established GP practices serving the Bedford community and are proud members of the East Bedford Primary Care Network.

Together, we care for a diverse patient population of approximately 26,000 patients and are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality, patient-centred healthcare. We work closely with local health and care partners to provide integrated services that improve outcomes and support healthier lives.

Putnoe Medical Centre is a large teaching and training practice with a strong reputation for innovation, multidisciplinary working and service development. The practice also hosts a highly regarded Nurse-Led Walk-In Centre providing urgent care seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Our vision is to deliver outstanding neighbourhood healthcare through collaboration, prevention, digital innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring our patients receive the right care, at the right time, from the right professional.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2243-26-0002

Job locations

Putnoe Medical Centre

93 Queens Drive

Putnoe

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK41 9JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Clinical Pharmacists and wider multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, effective and person-centred medicines optimisation services.

Undertake medication switches in accordance with approved local and national prescribing guidance, reviewing records, implementing changes, and communicating appropriately with patients.

Support medicines reconciliation and optimisation following hospital discharge and other care transitions.

Carry out patient record housekeeping activities including dose optimisation, medicines synchronisation and coding improvements.

Identify and reduce prescribing risks through clinical system searches, audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Assist in implementing NICE guidance, NHS priorities, local formularies and Integrated Care Board ICB medicines optimisation initiatives.

Promote shared decision-making and support patients to understand and gain maximum benefit from their medicines.

Improve repeat prescribing systems and associated administrative processes.

Promote and support Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD), NHS App functionality, online ordering systems and other digital healthcare initiatives.

Support the implementation of technological solutions that improve patient access, safety and efficiency.

Contribute to reducing avoidable medicines waste and improving prescribing sustainability.

Job description Job responsibilities Support the Clinical Pharmacists and wider multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, effective and person-centred medicines optimisation services.Undertake medication switches in accordance with approved local and national prescribing guidance, reviewing records, implementing changes, and communicating appropriately with patients.Support medicines reconciliation and optimisation following hospital discharge and other care transitions.Carry out patient record housekeeping activities including dose optimisation, medicines synchronisation and coding improvements.Identify and reduce prescribing risks through clinical system searches, audits and quality improvement initiatives.Assist in implementing NICE guidance, NHS priorities, local formularies and Integrated Care Board ICB medicines optimisation initiatives.Promote shared decision-making and support patients to understand and gain maximum benefit from their medicines.Improve repeat prescribing systems and associated administrative processes.Promote and support Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD), NHS App functionality, online ordering systems and other digital healthcare initiatives.Support the implementation of technological solutions that improve patient access, safety and efficiency.Contribute to reducing avoidable medicines waste and improving prescribing sustainability.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
• Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work
• Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required
• Independently mobile to be able to work across several sites and travel to meet with stakeholders
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Demonstrate ability to work in a busy environment; ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others
• Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration with GPhC
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
• Postgraduate qualifications of a relevant nature. e.g. FdSc in Medicines Management/Pharmacy Services; BTEC Therapeutics (desirable)
• Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges
• Relevant advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of general practice and evidence based medicine
• An appreciation of the NHS agenda and government targets
• Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s)
• Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of Federation and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation

Desirable

• Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems (desirable) and Microsoft office packages (essential)
• Understand the aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this for the Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice pilot sites
• Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data
• Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
• Able to effectively manage allocated resources
• Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines
• Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to draw logical solutions to problems
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Person Specification Experience Essential Works effectively independently and as a member of a team Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response Self-motivated and proactive Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required Independently mobile to be able to work across several sites and travel to meet with stakeholders Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Demonstrate ability to work in a busy environment; ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills Qualifications Essential Professional registration with GPhC BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy Postgraduate qualifications of a relevant nature. e.g. FdSc in Medicines Management/Pharmacy Services; BTEC Therapeutics (desirable) Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges Relevant advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of general practice and evidence based medicine An appreciation of the NHS agenda and government targets Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s) Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of Federation and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation Desirable Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems (desirable) and Microsoft office packages (essential) Understand the aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this for the Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice pilot sites Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily Able to effectively manage allocated resources Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to draw logical solutions to problems Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Influencing and negotiating skills An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

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

Linden Road Surgery

Address

Putnoe Medical Centre

93 Queens Drive

Putnoe

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK41 9JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Linden Road Surgery

Address

Putnoe Medical Centre

93 Queens Drive

Putnoe

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK41 9JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We require a nurse with (A&E / ITU) experience to undertake the role of a research nurse within the Acute Medicine Cluster. Experience in research would be advantageous but not essential.

The Research Nurse will work collaboratively within a team working on both commercial and non-commercial research studies within a flexible research workforce covering a 7 day 24 hour service.

The post holder holds responsibility for supporting the research delivery team in the co-ordination, recruitment, care and monitoring of research subjects at the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The care of research subjects is carried out in accordance with current research governance and legislation.

The post holder will work closely with the senior research nurses and clinical lead in the completion of comprehensive documentation required by the Ethics Committees - local and national, for ethical review and approval of the research study.

Main duties of the job

1. The Research Nurse will support programmes for recruitment, enrolment, screening and retention of research subjects in accordance with protocol and International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice standards. 2. The Research Nurse will support the team in the planning and implementation of protocols in accordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators.3. The Research Nurse will contribute to appropriate data collection systems for patient data and monitoring data, in accordance with the research protocol.4. The Research Nurse maintains complete source documentation and Site Investigators File for Chief and Principal Investigators and Regulatory Bodies.5. The Research Nurse maintains liaison on a regular basis with the Chief Investigator for the duration of the study. In addition he/she may be required to attend ongoing presentations and lectures to maintain knowledge base of developments within the field of the Study.6. The Research Nurse collaborates with Investigators, Regulatory Bodies and Ancillary departments.7.The Research Nurse maintains good liaison with research subjects using excellent communication skills by telephone or face to face, in either hospital or community setting, keeping documented evidence of the same.8. The Research Nurse represents and promotes the objectives of the research study to internal/external constituencies appropriately.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.

We employ more than 6,500 staff, with a turnover in excess of £370m in 2014/2015 and have approximately 900 beds.

Our main activities are:

• Cardiovascular care at our Cardiac centre.
• Accident and Emergency at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.
• Community Midwifery and Women and Children's Services.
• Clinical research with an 80-strong team of nurses and doctors.
• Community nursing and school nursing.
• Recovery and rehabilitation for a variety of conditions including brain injury, stroke and elderly care.
• Sexual health and family planning services.
• Wellbeing and lifestyle including mental health services, heart health campaigns, and smoking cessation services.
• End of life and palliative care.

Job summary

We are a traditional and independent practice based in Solihull. We are expanding our workforce and looking to appoint two competent and friendly practice receptionists to joins us.

These are permanent employed positions for 24 to 30 hours per week. Shifts will be a mix of morning and afternoon sessions starting at 8 and finishing at 6.30 pm with lunchtime change over.

The successful applicants will have significant experience of working in general practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have a varied role covering all aspects of practice reception work.

From creating a warm welcome to the practice to supporting the on call GP with triage requests. Assisting patients requests via email or telephone and dealing with administrative tasks. You will need to be positive, friendly and professional as well as having attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Please also see the Job description.

About us

We have an Outstanding CQC rating, a purpose built building and on site car park. Our patient population is diverse and friendly. We are fortunate to have a great team of helpful staff. We use System 1 and are a training practice with GP registrars.

Forward thinking with patient care at the heart of our mission, Hobs Moat Medical Centre provides primary medical services to 11,200 patients. We serve a diverse patient population in terms of age as well as socioeconomic status and we also look after a care home located very near by.

Job summary

We are seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, and motivated individuals to work in the cardiorespiratory diagnostics service in the CDC at Mile End Hospital, with regular rotation to other sites within Barts Health. The post-holder will be required to work autonomously (or will be trained, dependent on background experience) across the services:

o Cardiopulmonary exercise testing - supporting unexplained breathlessness service.o Non-invasive cardiology - Ambulatory Monitors and electrocardiography.o Lung function testing - Spirometry, reversibility, gas transfer, FeNO testing

This is also an opportunity to participate in a Quality Assurance Programme for Diagnostics.

We have a supportive environment for training and development which can include attendance at National Conferences. You will be expected to demonstrate experience consistent with this grade to support the current service and to contribute fully to the improvement and advancement of the service.

Applications from candidates who have a BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) with a cardiology or respiratory specialism, or those with a relevant Exercise Science background will be considered. We welcome applications from Cardiac or Respiratory physiology, training will be offered to develop skills across the breath of cardiorespiratory specialisms.

If you would like to arrange a site visit, please contact Nolan Stain, [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a key member of the non-invasive services at CDC, focusing on supporting the cardiorespiratory service. The service will run 12 hours a day across 7 day, therefore the successful candidate will do 12 hour shifts on any of these days.

The aim role is to support the non-invasive cardiology and lung function services within the Trust sites, there will be an opportunity to be involved in cardiopulmonary based research/audit projects. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in quality assurance within these services. Depending on background specialism, training will be provided in cardiology or respiratory to develop skills across the breath of cardiorespiratory physiology services.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8331418RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience conducting clinical cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
• Experience conducting spirometry testing.
• Experience conducting clinical treadmill exercise tolerance testing.
• Experience of non-invasive cardiology investigations - ECG, ambulatory ECG

Desirable

• Experience conducting full lung function testing
• Experience conducting and reporting CPET combined with stress echocardiography
• Experience of training junior members of staff

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to cope with a heavy workload
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to delegate tasks
• Ability to use Microsoft (Word & Excel) applications

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent (BSc in Exercise Sciences / Physiology).
• Basic Life Support

Desirable

• Immediate Life Support
• Good clinical practice
• Attendance at ARTP or other recognised CPET interpretation course
• ECG Interpretation (SCST exam)
• Spirometry certificate
• Registered or working towards registration with the Academy for healthcare Science (AHCS) and/or HCPC

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of a Millennium (patient appointment system) or similar system

Other

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development
• Reliable, polite and helpful
• Punctual and an effective timekeeper
• Willing to work at other sites across the Trust as required
• Willing to contribute to out-of-hours work as agreed

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience conducting clinical cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Experience conducting spirometry testing. Experience conducting clinical treadmill exercise tolerance testing. Experience of non-invasive cardiology investigations - ECG, ambulatory ECG Desirable Experience conducting full lung function testing Experience conducting and reporting CPET combined with stress echocardiography Experience of training junior members of staff Skills Essential Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment Effective verbal and written communication Ability to cope with a heavy workload Ability to organise and prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative Ability to work well under pressure Ability to delegate tasks Ability to use Microsoft (Word & Excel) applications Qualifications Essential BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent (BSc in Exercise Sciences / Physiology). Basic Life Support Desirable Immediate Life Support Good clinical practice Attendance at ARTP or other recognised CPET interpretation course ECG Interpretation (SCST exam) Spirometry certificate Registered or working towards registration with the Academy for healthcare Science (AHCS) and/or HCPC Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues Desirable Knowledge of a Millennium (patient appointment system) or similar system Other Essential Excellent communication skills Willingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development Reliable, polite and helpful Punctual and an effective timekeeper Willing to work at other sites across the Trust as required Willing to contribute to out-of-hours work as agreed

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity that has come up in the Breast Administrative Team. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join us as aGastro Band 3 Administrator.

If you work for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals this would be an internal secondment - you would need approval from your current NHS Line Manager to apply for this role.

The aim of the role is to provide comprehensive administrative and/or coordinative support to a team, department, or service, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of patient care and/or operational functions. The role involves facilitating smooth processes, managing information, and communicating effectively with various stakeholders, often acting as a key point of contact. An essential part of the role is the ability to manage and prioritise own workload without direct supervision.

Main duties of the job

The Breast Band 3 Administrator will manage tasks for the administration department, coordinating with other departments as necessary. Duties include handling health record requests, diary management, typing letters and reports, note-taking, operating a bring forward system, preparing agendas and associated papers, and conducting financial and personnel tasks like processing invoices and payroll.

The admin team ensures efficient service delivery, supporting clinical and managerial teams by answering phones, taking minutes, data entry, managing diaries, and other administrative tasks. The post holder will also book medical appointments using an electronic system and communicate with patients via email and telephone. Responsibilities include providing effective administrative support, working flexibly within the team, and contributing to system efficiency. The role requires multitasking in a busy environment, working independently, and supervising Band 2 Admin Support staff.

Please see Job description for full details.

About us

If you're considering a career at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, you're in for a rewarding experience like no other. Our hospital is not only a place where you can grow professionally, but it's also a community where you can make a real difference in people's lives every day. We are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our patients, and we take great pride in our compassionate and dedicated staff. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration. Moreover, Blackpool is a vibrant area with a strong sense of community, offering a great quality of life outside of work. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, there's a place for you here at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals where your skills and passion can truly shine.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

382-SWC112-26

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Rd

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Collaborate effectively as a team member.

Supervise the daily workload of Band 2 Admin Support staff.

Provide administrative services across all departments, including word-processing, drafting, and producing documents such as meeting notes, reports, letters, and business documents from audio or copy sources.

Perform general office duties as required, including filing, photocopying, collating and distributing information, and managing incoming and outgoing mail.

Operate and maintain an accurate and secure filing system that is accessible to all staff.

Maintain spreadsheets and databases, including producing regular information reports.

Organise and service meetings/events as needed, including room bookings, taking accurate notes, transcription, and distribution.

Handle procurement tasks including ordering stationery, clinical supplies, and equipment stock.

Use initiative to meet tight deadlines.

Provide flexible administrative and clerical support as necessary, occasionally requiring work at another base in the local area during cross-cover arrangements.

Communicate effectively using written, verbal, email, and telephone skills.

Liaise closely with staff, service users, and stakeholders professionally.

Serve as a point of contact by receiving telephone enquiries, taking accurate messages, handling calls and enquiries per Trust policies and procedures, and redirecting calls when appropriate.

Exercise confidentiality, empathy, discretion, and diplomacy in communications, including managing challenging situations.

Prepare letters, reports, and other documentation of a sensitive and confidential nature within guidelines.

Communicate basic, sensitive, and complex information.

Manage and address language barriers where applicable.

Attend admin team/departmental meetings regularly and contribute to effective teamwork by exchanging views and ideas and communicating efficiently.

Make decisions within the team while receiving support.

Make judgements involving facts or situations, some requiring analysis.

Operate with minimal supervision, solving problems within own areas of responsibility (e.g., reception and care records management).

Notify the Line Manager of any concerns promptly.

Refer situations requiring further attention to the Line Manager.

Ensure accurate data is provided for statistical and planning purposes as requested.

Identify and promote best practices and innovation to improve efficiency and productivity.

Organise day-to-day tasks, prioritising to meet set timescales.

Undertake work prioritised by the Line Manager and plan and organise straightforward tasks.

Arrange regular meetings, ensuring continuous use of computer and telephone systems.

Advanced keyboard skills are required.

Utilize Trust IT systems for data inputting and familiarisation with various paper and electronic filing systems.

Handle manual files, stationery, and supplies.

Contact patients by telephone in a sensitive and confidential manner.

Occasionally interact with patients face-to-face as part of daily duties.

File paperwork chronologically in patient records.

Book interpreters and transport as necessary for patient appointments, recording issues, and liaising with respective services to resolve them.

Provide patients with non-clinical advice and information on various issues, including complex appointment queries.

Work collaboratively as part of an integrated team, staying up to date with National and Trust legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures, protocols, and code of conduct relevant to the role.

Follow secretarial procedures and comment on or implement policies, proposing changes for the improvement of practices and procedures for own area.

Maintain records according to Trust policy.

Receive and open incoming mail, taking appropriate action.

Liaise with the Central Booking Service regarding cancellation and rescheduling of clinics.

Book, verify, and authorize flexible/agency staff as requested, monitoring to ensure required staffing allocation is covered.

Participate in and contribute to the effective introduction of new systems and initiatives to improve and develop patient services.

Have a personal duty of care for all equipment and resources used, managing stock control and ordering of stationery/clinical supplies.

Participate in the induction and training of new staff members, demonstrating activities to new/less experienced staff.

Supervise the workload of Band 2 Admin Support, ensuring prioritization and motivation to achieve set timescales.

Protect staff and patient confidentiality per Trust policy and procedures.

Accurately input confidential data using various Trust IT systems timely.

Adhere strictly to Caldicott and the Data Protection Act.

Prepare and scan information onto the Trust IT systems, updating patient/staff records as soon as possible.

Ensure all held information is kept up to date and of high quality.

Photocopy and distribute documents as required and shred confidential documentation per Trust policy.

Take and transcribe meeting notes timely, gathering information and producing routine reports in response to queries.

Be responsible for the lifecycle management of records, creating electronic and paper care records to the standard Trust design.

Maintain a confidential and efficient filing system, ensuring paper and electronic care records are up to date and available for staff as required.

Track the movement of care records using appropriate "missing records" systems.

Participate in the ongoing archive process for paper care records.

Process responses to information/care records requests, ensuring adherence to National guidelines and deadlines.

Undertake surveys or audits as necessary and ensure other admin staff participate as required.

Complete staff surveys.

Date-stamp and distribute incoming post appropriately and sort outgoing mail.

Manage diary and appointment systems, clinic lists, and inform clinicians of appointment arrivals.

Ensure staff have updated the appointment system and oversee room bookings.

Type correspondence, such as letters and reports, using digital dictation when required.

Maintain confidential personal data on electronic systems, ensuring accessibility and confidentiality.

Maintain a standard filing system, keeping patient notes and correspondence up to date.

Book interpreters and translators for clients' appointments, monitor confirmations, and take appropriate actions.

Maintain adequate supplies of forms, stationery, letterheads, information leaflets, and appointment cards for colleagues and service users.

Receive and manage referrals into the service and discharges, updating patient information on files and IT database systems, ensuring data quality.

Undertake general office duties, including photocopying, collating, binding documents, filing, and laminating.

Provide admin support for presentations, setting up equipment, and providing handouts and refreshments.

Maintain and report relevant repairs for office equipment, keeping the office, reception, and waiting room clean and tidy.

Receive regular supervision from the Team Administration Lead.

Work flexibly to cover essential priority tasks.

Use information technology for various purposes and report any health and safety issues.

Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.

Induct new staff to reception, filing, and administration systems.

Stay calm and sensitive in difficult situations.

Be adaptable to change in duties and responsibilities, which may vary depending on changing services, discussed with the post holder.

Maintain flexibility and mobility regarding specific responsibilities and location according to service needs.

Supervise lower banded staff and participate in recruitment and selection of administrative personnel.

Align with Trust values, demonstrating compassion, striving for excellence, respecting diversity, acting with integrity, and supporting others.

Address issues using factual analysis and escalate or resolve issues in the absence of the manager.

Manage personal initiative and time to meet deadlines and organize day-to-day activities.

Coordinate diaries and arrange meetings regularly.

Prioritise patient-centred care in all activities and provide non-medical information and advice efficiently.

Adhere to Trust policies and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Monitor stationery stock levels and report maintenance faults.

Conduct financial and personnel tasks responsibly and update training relevant to the position.

Participate in recruitment processes and appraisals, developing lower-banded staff.

Provide on-the-job training and suggest areas for growth.

Use relevant IT programs to process information and maintain data accurately.

Undertake surveys or audits relevant to own work as required.

Comply with Trust requirements and execute all administrative tasks, collaborating as part of a team.

Job description Job responsibilities Collaborate effectively as a team member. Supervise the daily workload of Band 2 Admin Support staff. Provide administrative services across all departments, including word-processing, drafting, and producing documents such as meeting notes, reports, letters, and business documents from audio or copy sources. Perform general office duties as required, including filing, photocopying, collating and distributing information, and managing incoming and outgoing mail. Operate and maintain an accurate and secure filing system that is accessible to all staff. Maintain spreadsheets and databases, including producing regular information reports. Organise and service meetings/events as needed, including room bookings, taking accurate notes, transcription, and distribution. Handle procurement tasks including ordering stationery, clinical supplies, and equipment stock. Use initiative to meet tight deadlines. Provide flexible administrative and clerical support as necessary, occasionally requiring work at another base in the local area during cross-cover arrangements. Communicate effectively using written, verbal, email, and telephone skills. Liaise closely with staff, service users, and stakeholders professionally. Serve as a point of contact by receiving telephone enquiries, taking accurate messages, handling calls and enquiries per Trust policies and procedures, and redirecting calls when appropriate. Exercise confidentiality, empathy, discretion, and diplomacy in communications, including managing challenging situations. Prepare letters, reports, and other documentation of a sensitive and confidential nature within guidelines. Communicate basic, sensitive, and complex information. Manage and address language barriers where applicable. Attend admin team/departmental meetings regularly and contribute to effective teamwork by exchanging views and ideas and communicating efficiently. Make decisions within the team while receiving support. Make judgements involving facts or situations, some requiring analysis. Operate with minimal supervision, solving problems within own areas of responsibility (e.g., reception and care records management). Notify the Line Manager of any concerns promptly. Refer situations requiring further attention to the Line Manager. Ensure accurate data is provided for statistical and planning purposes as requested. Identify and promote best practices and innovation to improve efficiency and productivity. Organise day-to-day tasks, prioritising to meet set timescales. Undertake work prioritised by the Line Manager and plan and organise straightforward tasks. Arrange regular meetings, ensuring continuous use of computer and telephone systems. Advanced keyboard skills are required. Utilize Trust IT systems for data inputting and familiarisation with various paper and electronic filing systems. Handle manual files, stationery, and supplies. Contact patients by telephone in a sensitive and confidential manner. Occasionally interact with patients face-to-face as part of daily duties. File paperwork chronologically in patient records. Book interpreters and transport as necessary for patient appointments, recording issues, and liaising with respective services to resolve them. Provide patients with non-clinical advice and information on various issues, including complex appointment queries. Work collaboratively as part of an integrated team, staying up to date with National and Trust legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures, protocols, and code of conduct relevant to the role. Follow secretarial procedures and comment on or implement policies, proposing changes for the improvement of practices and procedures for own area. Maintain records according to Trust policy. Receive and open incoming mail, taking appropriate action. Liaise with the Central Booking Service regarding cancellation and rescheduling of clinics. Book, verify, and authorize flexible/agency staff as requested, monitoring to ensure required staffing allocation is covered. Participate in and contribute to the effective introduction of new systems and initiatives to improve and develop patient services. Have a personal duty of care for all equipment and resources used, managing stock control and ordering of stationery/clinical supplies. Participate in the induction and training of new staff members, demonstrating activities to new/less experienced staff. Supervise the workload of Band 2 Admin Support, ensuring prioritization and motivation to achieve set timescales. Protect staff and patient confidentiality per Trust policy and procedures. Accurately input confidential data using various Trust IT systems timely. Adhere strictly to Caldicott and the Data Protection Act. Prepare and scan information onto the Trust IT systems, updating patient/staff records as soon as possible. Ensure all held information is kept up to date and of high quality. Photocopy and distribute documents as required and shred confidential documentation per Trust policy. Take and transcribe meeting notes timely, gathering information and producing routine reports in response to queries. Be responsible for the lifecycle management of records, creating electronic and paper care records to the standard Trust design. Maintain a confidential and efficient filing system, ensuring paper and electronic care records are up to date and available for staff as required. Track the movement of care records using appropriate "missing records" systems. Participate in the ongoing archive process for paper care records. Process responses to information/care records requests, ensuring adherence to National guidelines and deadlines. Undertake surveys or audits as necessary and ensure other admin staff participate as required. Complete staff surveys. Date-stamp and distribute incoming post appropriately and sort outgoing mail. Manage diary and appointment systems, clinic lists, and inform clinicians of appointment arrivals. Ensure staff have updated the appointment system and oversee room bookings. Type correspondence, such as letters and reports, using digital dictation when required. Maintain confidential personal data on electronic systems, ensuring accessibility and confidentiality. Maintain a standard filing system, keeping patient notes and correspondence up to date. Book interpreters and translators for clients' appointments, monitor confirmations, and take appropriate actions. Maintain adequate supplies of forms, stationery, letterheads, information leaflets, and appointment cards for colleagues and service users. Receive and manage referrals into the service and discharges, updating patient information on files and IT database systems, ensuring data quality. Undertake general office duties, including photocopying, collating, binding documents, filing, and laminating. Provide admin support for presentations, setting up equipment, and providing handouts and refreshments. Maintain and report relevant repairs for office equipment, keeping the office, reception, and waiting room clean and tidy. Receive regular supervision from the Team Administration Lead. Work flexibly to cover essential priority tasks. Use information technology for various purposes and report any health and safety issues. Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and communication skills. Induct new staff to reception, filing, and administration systems. Stay calm and sensitive in difficult situations. Be adaptable to change in duties and responsibilities, which may vary depending on changing services, discussed with the post holder. Maintain flexibility and mobility regarding specific responsibilities and location according to service needs. Supervise lower banded staff and participate in recruitment and selection of administrative personnel. Align with Trust values, demonstrating compassion, striving for excellence, respecting diversity, acting with integrity, and supporting others. Address issues using factual analysis and escalate or resolve issues in the absence of the manager. Manage personal initiative and time to meet deadlines and organize day-to-day activities. Coordinate diaries and arrange meetings regularly. Prioritise patient-centred care in all activities and provide non-medical information and advice efficiently. Adhere to Trust policies and contribute to continuous service improvement. Monitor stationery stock levels and report maintenance faults. Conduct financial and personnel tasks responsibly and update training relevant to the position. Participate in recruitment processes and appraisals, developing lower-banded staff. Provide on-the-job training and suggest areas for growth. Use relevant IT programs to process information and maintain data accurately. Undertake surveys or audits relevant to own work as required. Comply with Trust requirements and execute all administrative tasks, collaborating as part of a team.

Person Specification

Edcuation & qualifications

Essential

• Education and Qualification Good level of basic education to include GCSE maths and English, NVQ level 2, or evidence of administrative knowledge and skills equivalent to level of qualification

Desirable

• NVQ 3 Team Leadership or Business Administration or Customer care or equivalent experience

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of reception / office procedures
• Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access)

Desirable

• Experience of using Trust IT systems
• Experience of working in Healthcare

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Excellent communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
• Advanced keyboard / IT skills Including audio typing
• Ability to manage and prioritise own and other's workload and use own initiative
• Good organisation skills and ability to multitask
• Good time management skills
• Ability to take and transcribe notes of meetings in a timely manner
• Ability to maintain relevant recording and information systems
• Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, service users and stakeholders
• Ability to problem solve
• Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in every day working practice
• Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services

Person Specification Edcuation & qualifications Essential Education and Qualification Good level of basic education to include GCSE maths and English, NVQ level 2, or evidence of administrative knowledge and skills equivalent to level of qualification Desirable NVQ 3 Team Leadership or Business Administration or Customer care or equivalent experience Experience & Knowledge Essential Good knowledge and understanding of reception / office procedures Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access) Desirable Experience of using Trust IT systems Experience of working in Healthcare Skills & Ability Essential Excellent communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion Advanced keyboard / IT skills Including audio typing Ability to manage and prioritise own and other's workload and use own initiative Good organisation skills and ability to multitask Good time management skills Ability to take and transcribe notes of meetings in a timely manner Ability to maintain relevant recording and information systems Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, service users and stakeholders Ability to problem solve Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in every day working practice Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Rd

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Rd

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you working as a Nurse and looking for "that" new role, Are you looking to develop and specialise in your career with a group of likeminded professionals?

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse role within the Specialist ADHD Pathway in Slough.

The ADHD Teams its within the Neurodiversity Service in Children, Families and All Age Service (CFAA).We offer assessment and treatment to children and young people aged 6-18yrs.

We are looking for a qualified nurse who is passionate about working in the community with neurodiverse children and may want a change in their career and specialise in this field. If so, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a county whose commissioners are highlighting that ADHD and Autism are areas to invest in.

As a service we are very committed to the development of our staff and can offer both internal & external training with this role, including NMP training.

Main duties of the job

• You will join an experienced, passionate & dedicated team that works across Berkshire to provide ADHD assessments and on-going care to children, young people and families.

• The main responsibilities of the role will be conducting an ADHD assessment for children and young people as well as managing a caseload of children and young people who have an existing diagnosis of ADHD and to arrange and conduct their medication reviews which include taking some physical observations.

• You may have to make onward referrals to other services within the CFAA division.

• We work closely with other teams within the CFAA service as well as partnership agencies and voluntary services that support children, young people and families pre and post assessment. The Team also offers support to families via the innovative online platform SHaRON (Support Hope and Resources Online)

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Orthopaedic Scrub Perioperative Practitioner | Theatre Department | Bushey | North London | £5000 joining bonus | Full time, Monday - Saturday, no nights | enhancements and excellent benefits |

Spire Bushey Hospital is looking for a highly motivated Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner to join their friendly and hard-working team on the bank, this is your opportunity to join one of the UKs leading private hospitals and take your career to the next level.

We are pleased to be offering a £5000 joining bonus for direct applications for this role

Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre. Our theatre team cover a wide variety of specialties including Ortho, Bariatric, General, Gyane, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmics, Spinal.

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion and our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business. Were committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities

• To provide exemplary planned care for patients within the perioperative and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in the operating theatre.
• Assess patients health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
• Assist in the delivery of care to meet patients health and wellbeing.
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
• Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.
• Assist in maintaining and developing services.
• Contribute to quality improvement.
• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
• Apply technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment.
• Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.

About us

Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire's leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations.

Job summary

Oxford Hospitals Charity is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative and organised candidate to join our Programme Team and make a real difference to patients and staff of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

An excellent communicator, you will enjoy working proactively out and about across the hospitals meeting clinical staff and supporting them in identifying potential funding needs, working with them in applying for funding and evaluating their impact. Your energy and enthusiasm, along with your excellent planning and communication skills will enable you to coordinate a wide range of applications and projects as part of the Programme Team.

You will work closely with the wider charity team to develop and enhance new systems and processes to ensure all aspects of the programme are captured.

Whilst experience in a Charity or NHS environment is desirable, we are open to candidates from other backgrounds with transferrable skills and an excellent record of relationship management.

Join our small but impactful team and play a pivotal role in our mission to enhance the hospital environment, procure vital equipment that significantly improves patient care, and contribute to groundbreaking research, staff development, and training.

About us

Oxford Hospitals Charity helps transform care for patients and staff across Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). We fund the best medical equipment, pioneering research, specialist training and improvements to hospital facilities, making a real and lasting difference to peoples lives.

Our impact can be seen across almost every ward and department in our hospitals. From providing reclining chairs that make lengthy chemotherapy sessions more comfortable, to funding cutting-edge surgical equipment that supports clinicians undertaking some of the most complex operations, our work helps make exceptional healthcare possible.

Behind every donation is a person who wants to make a difference to their local community. Our role is to turn that generosity into meaningful change, working closely with clinical colleagues to understand where charitable funding can have the greatest impact for patients and staff.

For more information about the charity, please visit www.hospitalcharity.co.uk or find us on social media @OxfordHospitalsCharity.

Job summary

If you are enthusiastic, motivated and looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of dedicated staff then this unique opportunity to work in a specialist hospital in the beautiful county of Cornwall could be for you!

Experience of working in an operating department is desirable but not essential.

Full training and support will be given and we offer many opportunities for further career progression.

Main duties of the job

To provide support to registered staff with the perioperative care of all patients. The post holder will possess knowledge of surgical procedures and be able to provide support to facilitate the delivery of high quality patient care.

Acting under the direction of registered practitioners the post holder will use available information regarding resource to support the delivery of perioperative care.

The post holder will participate in all aspects of perioperative care delivering direct patient care in a manner sensitive to the individual patient's needs and wishes, acknowledging and respecting their rights and beliefs at all times.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.

RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities, andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.

Job summary

Band 6 - Clinical Lead - Full Time - Permanent (Multiple Vacancies)

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) opened a new Mental Health Inpatient Service in Chertsey, Surrey in February 2025.

Silverwood contains four adult inpatient wards. Our ambition is to transform inpatient mental healthcare for our local population.

The new unit provides 64 beds all with single ensuite bedrooms, two lounges and a dedicated garden for each ward, as well as a woodland area for supervised walks.

For our colleagues working here, there is access to kitchenettes, a lounge, and a dedicated garden.

This role is a fantastic and exciting opportunity to be part of a new service providing excellent care to our patients within a state-of-the-art facility. You will work with experienced, knowledgeable, dedicated colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We are developing new ways of working and want you to be part of the team who will provide effective assessment, treatment, and high-quality care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the Ward Manager in ensuring that defined roles and responsibilities are coordinated within the team on a continuous basis.
• Support the Ward Manager to ensure that the team nursing system operates effectively.
• Ensure, in co-operation with the Ward Manager, that risk assessments, care plans are regularly reviewed, appropriately modified, and updated.
• Provide professional nursing advice to other team staff and other professionals.
• Provide management support to staff through appraisal, supervision and continuing professional development.

You will be working in an organisation that fosters an inclusive culture, where we will treat each other with compassion and kindness. You will be able to grow your career here and we have dedicated pathways to enable you to do this. We will support your personal and professional growth through our extensive training opportunities.

We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where operationally possible. We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our colleagues, and celebrate success.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job summary

Band 5 - Mental Health Nurse - Full Time - Permanent (Multiple Vacancies)

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) has opened a new Mental Health Inpatient Service in Chertsey, Surrey.

Silverwood contains four adult inpatient wards.Our ambition is to transform inpatient mental healthcare for our local population.

The new unit provides 64 beds all with single ensuite bedrooms, two lounges and a dedicated garden for each ward, as well as a woodland area for supervised walks.

For our colleagues working here, there is access to kitchenettes, a lounge, and a dedicated garden.

This role is a fantastic and exciting opportunity to be part of a new service providing excellent care to our patients within a state-of-the-art facility. You will work with experienced, knowledgeable, dedicated colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We are developing new ways of working and want you to be part of the team who will provide effective assessment, treatment, and high-quality care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a core member of the multi-disciplinary team, participating in the provision of on-going assessments, care planning, treatment and support of people with serious and enduring mental health problems and people in crisis. You will particularly ensure access to and availability of mental health nursing skills to users of mental health services and their families.

You will be working in an organisation that fosters an inclusive culture, where we will treat each other with compassion and kindness. You will be able to grow your career here and we have dedicated pathways to enable you to do this. We will support your personal and professional growth through our extensive training opportunities.

We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where operationally possible. We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our colleagues, and celebrate success.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job summary

Hospital Maintenance Engineer (Bank) | Engineering Department | Spire Bushey Hospital | Private Hospital | Flexible Working Contract | Excellent Benefits

Spire Bushey Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Engineer to join our established maintenance team on a flexible working basis

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion, and our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business. Were committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues.

Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshires leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations. The hospital offers a premium service in key areas of complex healthcare including orthopaedics, neurology, spinal, general, cardiac care, and gynaecology.

Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre based on Centennial Park in Elstree - just 5 minutes from the main hospital site.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities (not limited):

• Responding to ad-hoc maintenance requests across the hospital
• Engineering Maintenance and breakdown support to the hospital
• Work from fault logs and allocate tasks within area of responsibility
• Undertaking regular training alongside our experienced engineers

About us

Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire's leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations. The hospital offers a premium service in key areas of complex healthcare including orthopaedics, neurology, spinal, general, cardiac care, and gynaecology.

Job summary

Various hours available.

Registered Midwives Band 5 & Band 6. We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic and committed Registered Midwives to join our friendly and supportive Maternity Team at Band 5 and Band 6 level.

We welcome applications from newly qualified midwives, experienced Band 5 midwives and established Band 6 midwives who are passionate about providing safe, personalised and evidence-based care to women, birthing people, babies and their families. Band 5 Midwives will provide high-quality care across the maternity pathway, working collaboratively with women and the multidisciplinary team. Full support will be provided to develop clinical skills, confidence and professional practice.

Band 6 Midwives will provide and coordinate high-quality care while demonstrating clinical leadership, supporting junior colleagues and students, and contributing to education, quality improvement and service development. We are looking for midwives who demonstrate excellent communication, teamwork, clinical judgement and a commitment to safeguarding, professional development and compassionate care.

Whether you are starting your midwifery career or ready to take the next step into clinical leadership, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, individualised care throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods, considering physical, psychological, social, cultural and emotional needs.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate maternal and fetal wellbeing, developing and reviewing appropriate care plans and interventions.
• Promote informed choice and shared decision-making through clear, accurate and evidence-based information.
• Recognise and respond promptly to changes or deterioration in maternal or fetal condition, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Provide safe care during normal labour and birth within professional competence and seek appropriate support when required.
• Deliver high-quality postnatal care, including assessment of maternal recovery, emotional wellbeing, newborn health and infant feeding.
• Undertake newborn observations and assessments within scope of practice and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Administer medicines safely in accordance with prescriptions, professional standards and local policies.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records and ensure effective communication with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide sensitive care to women and families experiencing complications, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, neonatal death or bereavement.
• Recognise and appropriately escalate safeguarding concerns.
• Promote equality, diversity, dignity, privacy and respect in all aspects of care.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship Nursing and HCSW roles. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Job summary

We are recruiting to our new Intensive & Assertive Team, launching across Norfolk and Suffolk to provide intensive, flexible and recovery-focused support for people living with severe and enduring mental illness. This is a unique opportunity to join a service from the outset and help shape its future.

As a Care Coordinator, you will work with people who often find it difficult to engage with traditional mental health services, delivering assertive outreach, intensive community support and recovery-focused interventions. You will help improve engagement, reduce hospital admissions and support individuals to live more fulfilling lives within their communities.

Posts Available and Locality Working

We currently have 12.5 WTE Care Coordinator vacancies across Norfolk and Suffolk. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to discuss their preferred locality, and wherever possible we will align staff to their chosen area to minimise travel and support strong local partnerships.

As a county-wide service, there may occasionally be a requirement to support colleagues and service users across your allocated county in response to service needs. Any wider working will be reasonable, proportionate and fully supported.

The team operates 7 days a week, 11:00am-7:00pm, with staff participating in a rota that includes weekends and bank holidays. We value flexibility, teamwork and work-life balance, and offer the chance to be part of an ambitious and innovative new service from day one.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Role

• Provide care coordination to individuals with severe and enduring mental illness.
• Undertake comprehensive mental health, risk and psychosocial assessments.
• Develop, implement and review co-produced care, recovery and crisis plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in accordance with national guidance and Trust policies.
• Work proactively with individuals who may struggle to engage with traditional services.
• Deliver assertive outreach interventions within community settings, including service users' homes.
• Promote recovery, social inclusion and independence.
• Support individuals to access physical healthcare, housing, welfare benefits, employment, education and community resources.
• Undertake risk assessment and formulate effective risk management plans.
• Respond to crises and support admission avoidance where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively within a shared caseload model.
• Develop effective partnerships with carers, families and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical audit activity.

About us

At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.