Job summary

Base:St Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Post Title: Clinical Fellow in Vitreoretinal Surgery (2 posts available)

Term of Post:12 months

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in Vitreoretinal Surgery.This is a full-time post, although applicants who meet the person specification and wish to work less than full time are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The post is based primarily at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

St Paul's Eye Unit is a vibrant and innovative department with an international reputation for excellence in clinical care, education and research. The successful applicant will join a team of more than 30 consultant ophthalmologists, including five clinical academics.

The Vitreoretinal Service comprises eight consultant vitreoretinal surgeons, two vitreoretinal fellows, one senior (Level 4) ophthalmology resident undertaking advanced vitreoretinal training, and two to three junior residents. The service provides a comprehensive tertiary vitreoretinal service, receiving referrals from across Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, neighbouring district general hospitals and the Isle of Man. It delivers specialist care for the full spectrum of vitreoretinal disorders, while providing a local and regional emergency vitreoretinal service.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be an integral member of the Vitreoretinal Service and will participate in the vitreoretinal on-call rota on a 1 in 2 basis, providing first-line assessment and management of vitreoretinal emergencies with consultant support. The fellow will receive supervised surgical training across the full spectrum of vitreoretinal disease and will be expected to contribute actively to outpatient clinics, operating lists and emergency services.

In addition to clinical duties, the fellow will be expected to participate in clinical research, audit and quality improvement projects, contribute to postgraduate teaching, and support the education and supervision of resident doctors and other junior members of the multidisciplinary team.

At the completion of the 12-month fellowship, the successful fellows will have the opportunity to undertake an optional 2-to-4-week exchange programme with the University of Rwanda at Kabgayi Eye Unit. This unique experience provides exposure to a different healthcare system and the opportunity to observe and assist in the management of complex vitreoretinal pathology that is encountered less frequently in UK practice.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 to £67,325 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-OPHT-45-26

Job locations

Royal (LUHFT)

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Attainments and practical skills

Essential

• Surgical training and experience in ophthalmology suitable for a VR fellow
• Competent and independent in cataract surgery

Desirable

• Some experience in vitreoretinal surgery

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree.

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in ophthalmology

Research

Essential

• Experience and an interest in research.

Desirable

• Publications and/or presentations of original research in ophthalmology

Disposition

Essential

• Able to work with team members of all grades within the NHS.
• Organisational skills.

Desirable

• Willingness to work flexibly towards the strategic aims of the organisation.

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience in teaching and training

Desirable

• Qualification in teaching and or training.

Audit

Essential

• Clinical audit experience

Desirable

• Evidence of completion of a clinical audit cycle

Person Specification Attainments and practical skills Essential Surgical training and experience in ophthalmology suitable for a VR fellow Competent and independent in cataract surgery Desirable Some experience in vitreoretinal surgery Qualifications Essential Medical degree. Desirable Post-graduate qualification in ophthalmology Research Essential Experience and an interest in research. Desirable Publications and/or presentations of original research in ophthalmology Disposition Essential Able to work with team members of all grades within the NHS. Organisational skills. Desirable Willingness to work flexibly towards the strategic aims of the organisation. Teaching and Training Essential Experience in teaching and training Desirable Qualification in teaching and or training. Audit Essential Clinical audit experience Desirable Evidence of completion of a clinical audit cycle

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal (LUHFT)

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal (LUHFT)

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Queen Square Medical Practice is seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse with a particular interest and expertise in diabetes management to join our friendly and progressive clinical team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse looking to participate within a leading role in the delivery and development of high quality diabetes and long term condition services within a well established and patient focused practice. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in general practice nursing and be confident managing patients with diabetes and other chronic diseases. Independent prescribing would be advantageous but is not essential.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will participate in leading and supporting the delivery of diabetes care within the practice, ensuring patients receive evidence based assessment, treatment, education and ongoing management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diabetes Management
• Participate in leading diabetes clinics within the practice.
• Undertake comprehensive diabetes reviews, including annual assessments.
• Support achievement of QoF and other quality indicators relating to diabetes care.
• Interpret and act upon investigation results.
• Optimise diabetes management in line with current NICE guidance.
• Provide insulin initiation and titration support where appropriately qualified.
• Deliver patient education to promote self-management and improve health outcomes.
• Identify and proactively manage patients at risk of complications.
• Long-Term Condition Management
• Manage patients with chronic conditions including:
• Undertake clinical assessments and formulate management plans.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and escalate concerns where appropriate.

About us

Queen Square Medical Practice is a busy independent GP Practice based in Lancaster with a patient list of15500. We have 9 GP Partners and 5 Associate GP's who are supported by ANPs, paramedics, Pharmacists, Nurses, HCA's and Admin team. We also have a branch site in Caton.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Competitive salary.
• NHS pension scheme.
• NHS Fleet car lease scheme.
• Supportive and forward thinking clinical team.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A positive and collaborative working environment.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,699 to £45,508 a year FTE, depending on experience and qualifications

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1352-26-0007

Job locations

2 Queen Square

Lancaster

Lancashire

LA1 1RP

United Kingdom

Caton Health Centre

Hornby Road

Caton

LANCASTER

LA2 9QW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

To provide high quality nursing care within the practice, with a particular focus on the management of patients with diabetes and other long term conditions. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within their scope of practice, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient centred care whilst contributing to the ongoing development of nursing services.

The successful candidate will participate in leading and supporting the delivery of diabetes care within the practice, ensuring patients receive evidence based assessment, treatment, education and ongoing management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diabetes Management
• Participate in leading diabetes clinics within the practice.
• Undertake comprehensive diabetes reviews, including annual assessments.
• Support achievement of QoF and other quality indicators relating to diabetes care.
• Interpret and act upon investigation results.
• Optimise diabetes management in line with current NICE guidance.
• Provide insulin initiation and titration support where appropriately qualified.
• Deliver patient education to promote self-management and improve health outcomes.
• Identify and proactively manage patients at risk of complications.
• Long-Term Condition Management
• Manage patients with chronic conditions including:
• Undertake clinical assessments and formulate management plans.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and escalate concerns where appropriate.

General practice nursing duties:

• Cervical cytology.
• Immunisations and vaccinations.
• Travel health advice and vaccinations.
• Wound care and dressings.
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice.
• ECG recording.
• NHS Health Checks.
• Infection prevention and control activities.

Clinical governance:

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to significant event reviews and organisational learning.
• Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

Team working:

• Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, HCAs and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Support mentoring and development of junior members of the nursing team.
• Contribute to service development and innovation.
• Participate in team meetings and training activities.

Professional responsibilities:

• Maintain NMC registration.
• Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning.
• Undertake mandatory training.
• Maintain professional competence and evidence of CPD.
• Work within NMC Code and practice policies.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust practice staff with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.

Comply with Legislation with regards to data protection act and ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.

• The post-holder must regard all information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers (as well as information relating to the practice as a business organisation) 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, data protection legislation and the protection of personal and sensitive data, as well as other related healthcare legislation (e.g. the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice)

Health & Safety:

The post holder will comply with practice policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others. This includes (but not limited to):

• Identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness, as well as ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols and implementing them across the practice.
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice 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, raising them with appropriate management and managing those risks across clinical and patient processes.
• Safe management of sharps procedures, including training, use, storage and disposal
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other managers
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Routine management team areas, and maintenance of work space standards;

Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARYTo provide high quality nursing care within the practice, with a particular focus on the management of patients with diabetes and other long term conditions. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within their scope of practice, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient centred care whilst contributing to the ongoing development of nursing services.The successful candidate will participate in leading and supporting the delivery of diabetes care within the practice, ensuring patients receive evidence based assessment, treatment, education and ongoing management.Key Responsibilities: Diabetes Management Participate in leading diabetes clinics within the practice. Undertake comprehensive diabetes reviews, including annual assessments. Support achievement of QoF and other quality indicators relating to diabetes care. Interpret and act upon investigation results. Optimise diabetes management in line with current NICE guidance. Provide insulin initiation and titration support where appropriately qualified. Deliver patient education to promote self-management and improve health outcomes. Identify and proactively manage patients at risk of complications. Long-Term Condition Management Manage patients with chronic conditions including: Diabetes Hypertension Cardiovascular disease COPD Asthma CKD Undertake clinical assessments and formulate management plans. Monitor treatment effectiveness and escalate concerns where appropriate. General practice nursing duties: Cervical cytology. Immunisations and vaccinations. Travel health advice and vaccinations. Wound care and dressings. Health promotion and lifestyle advice. ECG recording. NHS Health Checks. Infection prevention and control activities. Clinical governance: Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records. Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to significant event reviews and organisational learning. Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards. Team working: Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, HCAs and wider multidisciplinary teams. Support mentoring and development of junior members of the nursing team. Contribute to service development and innovation. Participate in team meetings and training activities. Professional responsibilities: Maintain NMC registration. Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning. Undertake mandatory training. Maintain professional competence and evidence of CPD. Work within NMC Code and practice policies. Confidentiality:In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust practice staff with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. Comply with Legislation with regards to data protection act and ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. The post-holder must regard all information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers (as well as information relating to the practice as a business organisation) 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, data protection legislation and the protection of personal and sensitive data, as well as other related healthcare legislation (e.g. the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) Health & Safety:The post holder will comply with practice policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others. This includes (but not limited to): Identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness, as well as ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols and implementing them across the practice. Active observation of current working practices across the practice 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, raising them with appropriate management and managing those risks across clinical and patient processes. Safe management of sharps procedures, including training, use, storage and disposal Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other managers Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Routine management 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 Equality and Diversity: The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity. Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights. Quality: The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources 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 Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance e.g. PALS and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate. Contribution to the implementation of services: The post holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working as a Practice Nurse.
• Experience of leading diabetes reviews and management.
• Long-term condition management experience.
• Cervical cytology.
• Vaccination and immunisation experience.
• Experience working with clinical IT systems.
• Insulin initiation and management.
• Experience leading or supporting long term condition services.Experience undertaking audits and quality improvement projects.Experience of supervising junior staff.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse RGN.
• Current NMC registration.
• Recognised qualification in diabetes management.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Independent Nurse Prescriber V300.
• Diploma/Degree level diabetes qualification.
• Mentor or teaching qualification.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge and Skills
• Strong knowledge of diabetes care and current NICE guidance.
• Clinical assessment and consultation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload autonomously.
• Understanding of QoF and population health management.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Personal attributes
• Patient-focused approach.
• Positive and collaborative team member.
• Professional and adaptable.
• Commitment to continuous improvement

Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience working as a Practice Nurse. Experience of leading diabetes reviews and management. Long-term condition management experience. Cervical cytology. Vaccination and immunisation experience. Experience working with clinical IT systems. Insulin initiation and management. Experience leading or supporting long term condition services.Experience undertaking audits and quality improvement projects.Experience of supervising junior staff. Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse RGN. Current NMC registration. Recognised qualification in diabetes management. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Desirable Independent Nurse Prescriber V300. Diploma/Degree level diabetes qualification. Mentor or teaching qualification. Knowledge and skills Essential Knowledge and Skills Strong knowledge of diabetes care and current NICE guidance. Clinical assessment and consultation skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to manage a clinical caseload autonomously. Understanding of QoF and population health management. Ability to prioritise workload effectively. Personal attributes Patient-focused approach. Positive and collaborative team member. Professional and adaptable. Commitment to continuous improvement

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

Queen Square Medical Practice

Address

2 Queen Square

Lancaster

Lancashire

LA1 1RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.queensquare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Square Medical Practice

Address

2 Queen Square

Lancaster

Lancashire

LA1 1RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.queensquare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

To provide support to the Training, Auditing & Compliance Co-ordinator in the collection, analysis, presentation, and dissemination of cleaning audit and quality assurance data and the operational delivery of key quality assurance and action plans.

To provide support to the Training, Auditing and Compliance Co-ordinator in the training for colleagues within Facilities Services.

The post will be expected to work across 3 sites; Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital & Montagu Hospital.

Facilities Training & Compliance Auditor (NSOHC) (Band 3)

2 positions available for this role.

26 hours, (0.69 WTE), 06.00-20.00, Monday-Friday (4 week rota), may include bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

Ensure compliance with all Trust policies and procedures and National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.

To support in planning and facilitating refresher training for Facilities colleagues.

Communicate with relevant ward staff, IPC colleagues, Facilities colleagues and senior leaders as required in relation to audits and audit results.

Ensure audits are completed within given timeframes.

Identify efficiencies and potential cost savings within the service.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Evidence of the ability to plan and prioritise work to meet own and department deadlines.
• Ability to undertake duties without supervision.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service, team player with leadership qualities.
• Willingness to actively contribute to continuous service development.

Desirable

• Knowledge of facilities practices and processes.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of auditing (preferably in a health care environment).
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy working environment.
• Experience of change management in the workplace within own responsibility area.
• Ability to problem solve and work autonomously.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, influence and motivate effectively.
• Determination and resilience in meeting objectives and deadlines.

Desirable

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Numerate and Literate equivalent to GCSE level.
• An ability to undertake future training.

Job summary

We welcome applications from experienced, qualified staff for the role of clinical lead within SET CAMHS Mid Essex. MID Essex SET CAMHS are looking to recruit 1 part time (0.6wte) Band 8a clinical role We are seeking an experienced Psychologist/Psychological Therapist with the appropriate professional training and registration, as outlined in the JD, to play a key clinical leadership role within our multidisciplinary team. The MID Essex Team has a base in Chelmsford and covers a large area covering Chelmsford/Braintree/Maldon. Working within the principles of the iThrive model, you will provide specialist assessment and therapeutic interventions for children and young people presenting with a range of complex mental health needs. Alongside the Operational Manager and other leads, you will contribute to the development of a supportive, reflective, and psychologically informed MDT culture. One that values creativity, flexibility, and evidence-based practice, while offering clinical oversight and containment to colleagues, and supporting high standards of care. As part of our Clinical Leadership Team, you will be supported by the principal clinical lead to collaboratively shape and respond to the evolving needs of the team. We are committed to reflective practice, psychological safety, and staff wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job List the key responsibilities and tasks the post holder will be expected to carry out. Use bullet points for clarity and focus on the core aspects of the role. To provide an efficient, effective, comprehensive and specialist psychological service for children and adolescents with emotional and mental health problems, their carers/parents and families. To contribute to multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with emotional and mental health problems, their carers/parents and families. To undertake a range of highly specialist clinical work, urgent assessment work, parenting support and specialist cases. To provide extensive expert supervision and consultation on SET CAMHS cases to other multi-disciplinary staff within SET CAMHS, including junior medical staff. To contribute to audit and research. To actively engage in treatment and outcome monitoring, including the use of normed measures associated with CYP-IAPT To work in clinical practice, making use of supervision, within the overall framework SET CAMHS and the Trusts policies and procedures

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

SHX-3EL-002104

Job locations

Stapleford House

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 0QX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Informal Discussions or Visits, please contact: Name: Joanne Seward Job title: Team Manager SET CAMHS Contact Number: 0800 953 0222 Option 1: Option 1 Email: [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. Informal Discussions or Visits, please contact: Name: Joanne Seward Job title: Team Manager SET CAMHS Contact Number: 0800 953 0222 Option 1: Option 1 Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see Job description

Experience

Essential

• Please see Job description

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see Job description Experience Essential Please see Job description

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Stapleford House

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 0QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Stapleford House

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 0QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an unique opportunity for a Community Mental Health Nurse to bring their expertise into the team, allowing professional development enhancing physical health skills, frailty and the impact this has on mental health.

• The Discharge to Assess Team supports people in Care homes/Nursing homes when increasing frailty affects their mental health. Following a Hospital Stay. The team helps prevent avoidable hospital admissions and reduces the need for secondary mental health services. We work within primary care and closely with Hertfordshire County Council provide early intervention, proactive support, and consistent care. This integrated approach ensures service users receive timely mental and physical health support, helping them stay safely in their preferred place of care working towards effective discharge if appropriate to meet there care needs.
• As a 'wrap around' service you will be linked in with various health and social care professionals to deliver a person centered approach to the service user.
• Candidates must be car driver and have a mode of transport(unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving) as a high degree of travel is required. Work will be undertaken in office base, and in care homes around the county.
• We encourage potential applicants to avoid the support of AI as we would like transparency and integrity from candidates.
• we can only consider applicants who do not require visa sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Provide mental health assessment, risk assessment and care plans to service user refereed into the Discharge to Assess Team
• Liaison with various professionals, family, carers, care home staff.
• Documentation and information gathering.
• Being able to identify conditions effecting older people and ageing.
• Coordination and liaison of appointments with service user, MDT's, and care providers.
• Attend MDT's - identifying appropriate referrals.
• Robust communication skills.
• Liaison with secondary mental health services when required.
• Compassionate and sensitive engagement with service users and families/carers.

All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.

Key Relationship

As the post holder will be working within the community most of the time, they will need to be establishing and maintaining positive relationships with people, agencies, charities and other providers whom also provide services to Older People in that community area. These relationships are vital and team members should bear in mind that they will be representing HPFTClose working relationships should be developed with other parts of HPFT notably Crisis teams and MHSOP's; as well as Hertfordshire County Council's Health and Community Services.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organization with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.Our family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:Our Trust values are:Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it!Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be?

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-SS-101550-A

Job locations

Rosanne House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HG

Parkway

Welwyn Garden City

AL86JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibility

In addition to Job Responsibilities, the post holder will:

• Carry out specialist mental health and social care assessments. Develop, implement, evaluate, and document specialist care.
• Devise care plans that promote patients independent living in the community if possible.
• Complete risk assessments that are clear, concise and detail plans to safely manage any risks that are identified.
• Physical health checks.
• Attend and represent/feedback when required at MDTs.
• Review of clinical notes on patient records.
• Support discharge planning with referral to appropriate services or signposting.
• Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to Trust policies
• Work with colleagues to develop and demonstrate clinical expertise and good standards of mental health practice.
• Deliver care that is person centred reflecting current best practice, and challenges practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality care.
• Service Development and Improvement
• To attend and actively participate in training sessions, team meetings and supervision as appropriate.
• To be actively involved in clinical audit and evaluation of physical health outcomes and the use of new digital technology for heal

Financial Responsibility

• Report any activity that may be fraudulent. Be responsible for the completion of own extra duty and expenses claims.

Service Development and Improvement

• Ensure that all policies applicable to the service are implemented.
• The propose ideas for, and if accepted, complete audits relevant to the improvement of the teams clinical practice.

Communications

• The post holder will have good level of competency to receive and give clinical information verbally and in writing from/ to those receiving care, their families/carers and professional colleagues.
• Demonstrate a good level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness and empathy in all communications.
• Ensure adherence to all aspects of patient confidentiality, documentation and record keeping according to Trust and national guidelines.
• Will have the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively in complex situations.
• Will have the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the all agencies whom they encounter to the benefit of the client and the service.
• Health and Safety
• The post holder has a duty of care to themselves and to others with whom they come into contact in the course of their work as laid down in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any subsequent amendment or legislation.
• Infection Control
• All Trust staff will:
• Act as a role model and champion for the highest standard of all aspects of infection prevention and control and implementation of all Infection Prevention and Control Trust polices and guidelines.
• Demonstrate respect for the roles and endeavors of others, in implementing good standards of hand hygiene.
• Value and recognize the ideas and contributions of colleagues in their endeavors to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infection.

Equality and Diversity

• Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing an environment where all staff, service users and careers enjoy equality of access, provision, opportunity and outcomes.
• The Trust works to eliminate all forms of discrimination and recognize that this requires, not only a commitment to remove discrimination, but also action through positive policies to redress inequalities.
• Providing equality of opportunity means understanding and appreciating the diversity of our staff, service users & careers and ensuring a supportive environment free from harassment. As a result, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust actively encourages its staff to challenge discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for all.

Confidentiality

Employees must maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business and have a responsibility to comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018 and be aware of the Caldicott principles. If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose. You should disclose information only to authorized persons or organizations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training.

Standards of Business Conduct and Conflicts of Interest

The Trust has adopted a Standards of Conduct Policy, which reflects NHS Management Executive Guidelines. It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that they act as a role model, by upholding the principle of a leading mental Trust. Staff should be informing their line manager if they are working for any other organization to ensure that this Trust complies with the Working Time Regulations.

Information and Records Management

• The post holder must be competent in using IT and have the relevant skills to carry out the activities required for the post.
• To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Department of Health Code of Confidentiality in line with Trust procedures.
• To adhere to the Trusts policies on records management including creation, use, storing and retention and disposal of records.
• Adhere to the Trusts Corporate Identity (using the standard templates available on the Trust intranet HIVE).
• Safeguarding Adults and Children
• The Trust is committed to ensuring adults and children are protected and come to no harm from abuse. All employees have a responsibility to be aware of national and local policies, their individual responsibilities with regards to the protection and safeguarding of both adults and children and must adhere to them at all times.

Organizational Change

As services develop and change, the post holder may be required to undertake other responsibilities within the Trust.

Flexible Working

The Trust believes that its staff members are its most valuable asset and is committed to attracting and retaining the very best, and utilizing all the talent and experience available. The Trust recognizes the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities, including parental and other caring responsibilities, life-long learning, charity work, leisure activities and other interests.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety at Work In accordance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended) and other relevant Health and Safety legislation, staff have a duty to take responsible care to avoid injury to themselves and others by their work activities, to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees and to co-operate in meeting statutory requirements

This job description is an outline, which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of duties and responsibilities. As these duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibility In addition to Job Responsibilities, the post holder will: Carry out specialist mental health and social care assessments. Develop, implement, evaluate, and document specialist care. Devise care plans that promote patients independent living in the community if possible. Complete risk assessments that are clear, concise and detail plans to safely manage any risks that are identified. Physical health checks. Attend and represent/feedback when required at MDTs. Review of clinical notes on patient records. Support discharge planning with referral to appropriate services or signposting. Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to Trust policies Work with colleagues to develop and demonstrate clinical expertise and good standards of mental health practice. Deliver care that is person centred reflecting current best practice, and challenges practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality care. Service Development and Improvement To attend and actively participate in training sessions, team meetings and supervision as appropriate. To be actively involved in clinical audit and evaluation of physical health outcomes and the use of new digital technology for heal Financial Responsibility Report any activity that may be fraudulent. Be responsible for the completion of own extra duty and expenses claims. Service Development and Improvement Ensure that all policies applicable to the service are implemented. The propose ideas for, and if accepted, complete audits relevant to the improvement of the teams clinical practice. Communications The post holder will have good level of competency to receive and give clinical information verbally and in writing from/ to those receiving care, their families/carers and professional colleagues. Demonstrate a good level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness and empathy in all communications. Ensure adherence to all aspects of patient confidentiality, documentation and record keeping according to Trust and national guidelines. Will have the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively in complex situations. Will have the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the all agencies whom they encounter to the benefit of the client and the service. Health and Safety The post holder has a duty of care to themselves and to others with whom they come into contact in the course of their work as laid down in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any subsequent amendment or legislation. Infection Control All Trust staff will: Act as a role model and champion for the highest standard of all aspects of infection prevention and control and implementation of all Infection Prevention and Control Trust polices and guidelines. Demonstrate respect for the roles and endeavors of others, in implementing good standards of hand hygiene. Value and recognize the ideas and contributions of colleagues in their endeavors to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infection. Equality and Diversity Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing an environment where all staff, service users and careers enjoy equality of access, provision, opportunity and outcomes. The Trust works to eliminate all forms of discrimination and recognize that this requires, not only a commitment to remove discrimination, but also action through positive policies to redress inequalities. Providing equality of opportunity means understanding and appreciating the diversity of our staff, service users & careers and ensuring a supportive environment free from harassment. As a result, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust actively encourages its staff to challenge discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for all. Confidentiality Employees must maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business and have a responsibility to comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018 and be aware of the Caldicott principles. If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose. You should disclose information only to authorized persons or organizations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training. Standards of Business Conduct and Conflicts of Interest The Trust has adopted a Standards of Conduct Policy, which reflects NHS Management Executive Guidelines. It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that they act as a role model, by upholding the principle of a leading mental Trust. Staff should be informing their line manager if they are working for any other organization to ensure that this Trust complies with the Working Time Regulations. Information and Records Management The post holder must be competent in using IT and have the relevant skills to carry out the activities required for the post. To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Department of Health Code of Confidentiality in line with Trust procedures. To adhere to the Trusts policies on records management including creation, use, storing and retention and disposal of records. Adhere to the Trusts Corporate Identity (using the standard templates available on the Trust intranet HIVE). Safeguarding Adults and Children The Trust is committed to ensuring adults and children are protected and come to no harm from abuse. All employees have a responsibility to be aware of national and local policies, their individual responsibilities with regards to the protection and safeguarding of both adults and children and must adhere to them at all times. Organizational Change As services develop and change, the post holder may be required to undertake other responsibilities within the Trust. Flexible Working The Trust believes that its staff members are its most valuable asset and is committed to attracting and retaining the very best, and utilizing all the talent and experience available. The Trust recognizes the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities, including parental and other caring responsibilities, life-long learning, charity work, leisure activities and other interests. Health and Safety Health and Safety at Work In accordance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended) and other relevant Health and Safety legislation, staff have a duty to take responsible care to avoid injury to themselves and others by their work activities, to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees and to co-operate in meeting statutory requirements This job description is an outline, which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of duties and responsibilities. As these duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree, diploma or equivalent in Nursing (Mental Health Nursing).
• Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Practice Assessor course completed.
• Good experience in older people's mental health, frailty and community.
• Physical health training

Desirable

• Pre or Post registration training/ short courses in mental health.
• Experience of working with clients with Delirium
• Tier 2 Dementia training.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation related to mental health and social care (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act etc)
• Good knowledge and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage distressing and challenging situations.
• Experience working in primary Care
• Ability to work Autonomously and independently
• Experiencing working within a community setting

Desirable

• Supervision skills
• Leadership skills
• Competent in the use of IT systems Paris and SystmOne.
• Familiarity of Rockward and FRAT

Communication Skills

Essential

• To be able to verbally communicate effectively with service users, carers and there family
• To demonstrate excellent Witten communication Cleary comminating all aspects of a service user care as well as effective communication with colleagues, carers and family
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. serf awareness and empathy in all aspects of communication.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain all aspects of patient confidentiality, documentation and record keeping according to Trust and national guidelines.

Desirable

• previous experience working in a Multi disciplinary team and presenting Cases at MDT's
• Familiar with ISBARD

Equality and Diveisity

Essential

• Have knowledge of HPFT Trust Values
• Demonstrate by example utilizing trust values within practice
• Ability to manage challenging situations demonstrating values based approcuh .

Desirable

• Completed training in conflict resolution
• Completed training in neurodivergence
• Completed training in equality and diversity

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree, diploma or equivalent in Nursing (Mental Health Nursing). Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council. Practice Assessor course completed. Good experience in older people's mental health, frailty and community. Physical health training Desirable Pre or Post registration training/ short courses in mental health. Experience of working with clients with Delirium Tier 2 Dementia training. Experience & Knowledge Essential Knowledge of legislation related to mental health and social care (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act etc) Good knowledge and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to manage distressing and challenging situations. Experience working in primary Care Ability to work Autonomously and independently Experiencing working within a community setting Desirable Supervision skills Leadership skills Competent in the use of IT systems Paris and SystmOne. Familiarity of Rockward and FRAT Communication Skills Essential To be able to verbally communicate effectively with service users, carers and there family To demonstrate excellent Witten communication Cleary comminating all aspects of a service user care as well as effective communication with colleagues, carers and family Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. serf awareness and empathy in all aspects of communication. Demonstrate the ability to maintain all aspects of patient confidentiality, documentation and record keeping according to Trust and national guidelines. Desirable previous experience working in a Multi disciplinary team and presenting Cases at MDT's Familiar with ISBARD Equality and Diveisity Essential Have knowledge of HPFT Trust Values Demonstrate by example utilizing trust values within practice Ability to manage challenging situations demonstrating values based approcuh . Desirable Completed training in conflict resolution Completed training in neurodivergence Completed training in equality and diversity

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rosanne House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HG

Parkway

Welwyn Garden City

AL86JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rosanne House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HG

Parkway

Welwyn Garden City

AL86JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist -- CAMHS PICU Austen House

Are you an enthusiastic Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist with S12 and AC approval looking for an opportunity to shape the future of inpatient mental health care for young people?

Austen House is a specialist CAMHS inpatient unit for young people age 12-18 with severe mental illness and detained under the Mental Health Act. There are 2 wards, Darcy ward PICU and Bennet ward LSU.

The 7 bed PICU opened in January 2026 and has been hugely successful. The team our proud of the effective, evidenced based treatment they offer, minimizing restrictive practice and keeping admissions short.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team full-time. As well as clinical responsibilities you will be involved in ongoing service development and transformation and play a key role in shaping Mental Health Services for young people in Hampshire. The medical team includes a specialty doctor, physician assistant and resident doctor and works closely with the teams on the LSU and nearby Bluebird House (South of England's medium secure unit for young people, part of the national network for forensic inpatient CAMHS). There are also good links with Serenity Path Hospital, the local GAU.

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Austen House, you will lead clinical care, managing complex cases for adolescents within the secure unit. Key responsibilities include:

Conducting detailed psychiatric assessments, formulating personalised treatment plans, and providing ongoing care for a small caseload.

Acting as the Responsible Clinician, leading clinical decision-making, and managing Mental Health Act responsibilities.

Supervising and supporting a multi-disciplinary team, promoting best practices and evidence-based care.

Engaging in quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and CPD to enhance service outcomes.

Contributing to service development, providing input on patient pathways and staff training.

This role is ideal for consultants with strong leadership and communication skills, committed to recovery-focused, holistic mental health care.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council
• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in general Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

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).

Job summary

The successful applicant will join a team of 30 registrars (deanery trainees, bone marrow transplant/CAR-T coordinators and senior clinical fellows), who are supervised by >30 haematology consultants covering the entire range of malignant, non-malignant and experimental haematology. The post holder will participate in the wider haematology on call rota, including laboratory and liaison haematology.

Applicants should have completed SHO-level training (minimum 4 years postgraduate clinical experience) in internal medicine, and/or be in an established haematology registrar role. The posts are suitable for IMT trainees who wish to gain haematology experience in order to secure a National Training Number, or for existing senior haematology trainees who wish to gain further tertiary centre experience prior to commencing a consultant post.

We also support applicants from UK trainees who are looking to undertake an OOPE, or OOPT to broaden clinical experience, and suitability qualified doctors looking to pursue GMC specialist registration via the Professional Porfolio pathway.

Main duties of the job

Senior clinical fellow posts cover inpatients, day care, outpatients, triage unit, laboratory medicine, consultative haematology on a rotational basis, with numerous opportunities to develop sub-speciality interests, eg. Bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, haemoglobinopathies (including gene therapy), clotting, immune haematology, clinical trials, laboratory haematology and all aspects of malignant haematology. There may be an opportunity for existing senior haematology trainees to tailor their job description towards their subspecialty of interest.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior clinical fellow posts cover inpatients, day care, outpatients, triage unit, laboratory medicine, consultative haematology on a rotational basis, with numerous opportunities to develop sub-speciality interests, eg. Bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, haemoglobinopathies (including gene therapy), clotting, immune haematology, clinical trials, laboratory haematology and all aspects of malignant haematology. There may be an opportunity for existing senior haematology trainees to tailor their job description towards their subspecialty of interest.

The duration of the post is 6 months. The fellow will take part in the on-call rota with prospective cover. The post holder must be flexible and prepared to cover the clinical needs of the service on a day-to-day basis.

There is a strong emphasis on teamworking, MDT working, performance feedback, reflective practice, and well-being. The department is research active, in both clinical and academic haematology, with many opportunities to get involved, and work towards making national or international contributions in the field.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experiance

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full GMC registration with license to practice.
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
• Completed core medical training (4 years postgraduate experience in internal medicine) or equivalent
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduate levels
• Audit experience
• Previous clinical and laboratory haematology knowledge.
• Ability to interpret laboratory investigations independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritise workloads, run a ward round and delegate responsibility appropriately.
• Good interpersonal skills, and an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Working within a team, as well as using own initiative
• Understanding research methodologies and good clinical practice framework
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and CPD.

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Shows awareness of own limitations

Academic achievements including research/publications

Essential

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment
• Understands the principles of research

Desirable

• Experience of clinical or laboratory research
• Interest in pursuing formal research training and/or an academic career

Language

Essential

• Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil job requirements

Patient-Focused Skills

Essential

• Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of patient

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).

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applicants to apply for this Substantive consultant post in Ophthalmology with special interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Cataract. This is a full time post within the Ophthalmology service.

Management of general and complex paediatric ophthalmology cases, including screening and treatment of ROP, would be expected. We have a close working relationship with ophthalmology subspecialties and other medical specialties to provide support with management of other secondary conditions.

The role will also be job planned to session in the Ophthalmic emergency department located at The Western eye hospital and a weekly adult cataract training list. Adult motility cases are done on this list as required

The post offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic and innovative person to join the ophthalmic service for the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre and the largest trust in the country.

For further information and/or an informal discussion, please contact Ms Rahila Zakir, Clinical director or Mr Ahmad Aziz, Head of specialty.

[email protected]

[email protected]

Late applications will not be considered

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be involved in:

• Outpatient and inpatient care of general and complex paediatric patients.
• Undertaking ROP screening and treatment at Queen Charlotte & Chelsea Hospital
• Undertaking A&E sessions at the Western Eye Hospital.
• Undertaking Adult Cataract lists and Adult motility clinic and list.
• To maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionals
• To provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists, nurses
• To assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the department
• To assist in the management and development of the clinical service

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job description for a full breakdown of what the role entails.

To provide clinical expertise in line with agreed job plan. This will include specialist paediatric work in clinic and neonatal unit for retinopathy of prematurity, adult motility and cataract surgery.

You will be responsible for the patients under your care which includes those being seen by your team. The post will include working with the whole team and the wider department and being available for internal as well as external referrals.

The post will include an eye emergency department session depending on job plan and training route. There might be a need to cover other sessions on an ad hoc basis depending on the needs of the department. There is a requirement to keep up to date with ophthalmic practice.

The post holder will be expected to abide by the GMC good medical practice guidelines.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
• On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
• MBBS
• FRCOphth or equivalent
• CCST or within 6 months by date of interview, or held on GMC Register (ophthalmology)

Management skills

Essential

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
• Knowledge of finance/budgets
• Management of staff
• Recognised leadership training

Teaching & Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training ophthalmology trainees, medical students, nurses, and GPs
• Completed courses for training trainers trained in educational and clinical supervision

Academic achievements

Essential

• Publications in peer reviewed ophthalmic journals related to Paediatrics
• Experience in research projects.

Language

Essential

• Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Audit

Essential

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit
• Understanding of clinical governance

Knowledge/ skills

Essential

• Specialist training (fellowship) in - Paediatrics
• Experience in paediatric surgery
• Experience in ROP screening
• Experience in strabismus surgery

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).

Job summary

The formal AAC interview will be held on 9th November 2026

The Haematology Department provides comprehensive outpatient, ambulatory and specialist lymphoma services from a facility located on the ground floor of the Catherine Lewis Centre. The outpatient unit includes seven consulting rooms, dedicated areas for phlebotomy, bone marrow biopsies, counselling and high-risk procedures. Patients are welcomed by specialist reception staff, while modern diagnostic technology enables rapid investigation and treatment. Full blood counts are performed within the clinic using an automated analyser linked to the main diagnostic laboratory. A vacuum transport system ensures transfer of samples and results between the outpatient department and laboratory services. Approximately 75 patients are seen each day.

The outpatient area is directly connected to the Day Care and Ambulatory Care Unit. Facilities include beds for apheresis procedures, acute patient care, sedated bone marrow biopsies and chemotherapy treatment, together with reclining chairs for blood product transfusions and systemic anti-cancer therapies. The unit treats up to 30 patients daily and operates 12 hours a day, seven days a week.

The lymphoma service is delivered by 3.8 whole-time equivalent consultants and 2.5 clinical nurse specialists. The team provides local and regional care including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation, CAR-T therapy, and specialist services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.

To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.

To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care programmed activities.

To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

To work with colleagues to provide medical leadership of clinical and laboratory aspects of transfusion practice at ICHNT, and to work with clinical teams to develop practices for the safe and effective use of blood and the use of transfusion alternatives.

See service overview and job plan included in Job Description.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent GMC registered
• Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• MRCP AND FRCPath or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD or PhD)

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Specialist training in clinical haematology
• Experience in the management of lymphoma
• IT skills and computer literacy
• Experience in CART

Desirable

• Experience in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplant

Leadership/ Management skills

Essential

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Experience/Understanding of people management
• Knowledge of NHS finance structures and knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of leaderships roles that with evidence of effecting change

Language

Essential

• Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Audit

Essential

• Understanding of principles of clinical governance and audit
• Evidence of participation in clinical governance pathways / audit

Teaching & Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff

Academic/Research

Essential

• Experience in delivery of clinical trials
• Experience in translational research

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).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Specialty Doctor to join our dedicated Frailty and Older People's Medicine Service.

As part of our developing acute frailty model, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for frail older adults. Working within a supportive, consultant-led multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with consultants, resident doctors, nurses, therapists, and wider healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive assessment and management for patients across the Emergency Department (ED), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and Care of the Elderly wards.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced doctor looking to further develop their career in Geriatrics within a progressive service that values innovation, teamwork, continuity of care, and professional growth.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Acute Frailty Team, you will provide specialist frailty assessment and management within the Emergency Department (ED) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). The role focuses on delivering rapid Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments, identifying appropriate alternatives to hospital admission, and supporting safe early discharge to improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary admissions and readmissions.

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community services, primary care clinicians, patients, and families to coordinate ongoing care and ensure continuity across healthcare settings. Responsibilities also include participating in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical governance, audit, teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and undertaking clinical procedures within your scope of practice.

In addition, you will support the education and development of resident doctors and medical students working on the Frailty ward.

About us

The James Paget University Hospital is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to a population of

250,000 residents across Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney, as well as to the many visitors who come to this

part of East Anglia.

There is a close working relationship between staff and management with a strong culture of team working which

contributes to a friendly working environment. The Hospital has a good reputation for Education and Training

and provides about a third of secondary care teaching for UEA medical students.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of the Acute Frailty team, you will provide specialist frailty support across the Emergency Department (ED) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), delivering rapid Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments to ensure patients receive timely, appropriate care while actively exploring alternatives to hospital admission where suitable. You will work closely with allied health professionals, community partners, patients, families, and primary care clinicians to facilitate safe early discharge, reduce avoidable readmissions, and support continuity of care. The role also involves collaborating with medical colleagues across a range of specialties, participating in multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to teaching, audit, governance, and quality improvement activities.

Additionally, you will actively participate in continuing professional development and postgraduate educational programmes to maintain and enhance your clinical expertise.

Please see attached job description for further details and main responsibilities of the role.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• MD/PhD or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• ALS

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Wide experience in Older Peoples Medicine and Acute Frailty
• Ability to work collaboratively with allied health care professionals in primary and secondary care

Desirable

• Knowledge of primary and community healthcare systems and IT

Academic Achievements

Essential

• Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
• Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making
• Experience of conducting clinical audit

Desirable

• Involvement in research projects and published papers

Key Skills

Essential

• Computer literate
• Ability and enthusiasm for teaching health care professionals and medical students in an Older Peoples Medicine setting
• Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
• Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
• Willingness to participate in clinical governance
• Leadership qualities
• Conscientious and highly motivated with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff

Desirable

• Experience in teaching medical students and allied health professionals

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).

Job summary

Join Our Friendly and Supportive Team

Southview Medical Practice is a well-established, patient-focused GP surgery serving the local community in Woking. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, caring, and motivated Practice Nurse to join our experienced clinical team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care within a primary care setting and who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a wide range of nursing services, including:

• Chronic disease management (including asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease)
• Cervical cytology (smears)
• Childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations
• Wound care and dressings
• Travel health advice and vaccinations
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice
• NHS Health Checks
• Venepuncture
• ECGs and other clinical procedures
• Supporting infection prevention and control processes
• Maintaining accurate clinical records using the practice clinical system

About us

Southview Medical Practice is a well-established and progressive GP practice located in Woking, Surrey, providing high-quality primary care services to our local community. We are committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate healthcare, placing patients at the centre of everything we do.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, care coordinators, receptionists, and administrative staff who work collaboratively to provide a wide range of services, including long-term condition management, preventative healthcare, health promotion, and urgent and routine medical care.

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued, encouraged to develop professionally, and empowered to contribute to service improvement. As a practice, we are committed to continuous learning, innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and dedicated team and make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our patients and wider community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Southview Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and patient-focused Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to our registered patient population, promoting health, preventing disease, and supporting the management of long-term conditions within primary care.

The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care in accordance with local and national guidelines.

Main Duties of the Job

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for delivering a range of evidence-based nursing services, including but not limited to:

• Long-term condition management, including asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
• Cervical cytology screening.
• Childhood, adult, seasonal and travel immunisations and vaccinations.
• Wound care, dressings, and removal of sutures/clips where appropriate.
• Venepuncture and specimen collection.
• NHS Health Checks and health promotion activities.
• ECG recording and other clinical procedures.
• Lifestyle advice and support relating to smoking cessation, weight management, physical activity, and general wellbeing.
• Supporting patients with preventive healthcare and screening programmes.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous patient records using the practice clinical system.
• Ensuring clinical areas and equipment are maintained in accordance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Participating in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, and practice development initiatives.
• Working within professional competency and seeking support where appropriate.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care in line with NMC standards and practice policies.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Support the management of patients with chronic diseases through monitoring, education, and treatment reviews.
• Identify and report significant events, incidents, or risks in accordance with practice procedures.
• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and enhanced services where appropriate.

Communication and Team Working

The post holder will:

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and external healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, carers, and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.

Professional Development

The post holder will:

• Maintain NMC registration and professional revalidation requirements.
• Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning.
• Undertake mandatory and role-related training.
• Keep up to date with current clinical practice, legislation, and national guidance relevant to primary care nursing.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous Practice Nurse experience.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience of QOF and Enhanced Services.

Desirable

• Experience of providing nursing care within primary care, community, or similar healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Experience of immunisations and vaccinations.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control requirements.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

Desirable

• Cervical Cytology qualification.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Respiratory, Diabetes, or Long-Term Condition Management qualifications.

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).

Job summary

Are you an experienced Nurse Prescriber or Independent Prescribing Pharmacist with ADHD titration experience?

Sinclair-Strong Consultants Ltd (SSC) is an independent NHS-commissioned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment services. As a CQC-regulated organisation, we deliver high-quality, patient-centred ADHD and Autism services across England.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Specialist Prescriber to join our growing FLOCUS Adult ADHD Service.

This role is open to suitably qualified:

• Registered Nurses holding an Independent or Supplementary Prescriber qualification (V300); or
• GPhC-registered Independent Prescribing Pharmacists.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting adults through ADHD treatment pathways. Working under the clinical leadership of our Consultant Psychiatrists, you will provide safe, effective and evidence-based ADHD medication management, including titration, monitoring and treatment optimisation in line with NICE guidance and best practice standards.

The role offers flexible remote working, professional autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a growing specialist service committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding ADHD care alongside experienced psychiatrists and clinicians and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Undertake ADHD medication titration, review and stabilisation for adult patients.
• Prescribe ADHD medications within the scope of your professional registration and prescribing qualification.
• Monitor treatment response, side effects, physical health parameters and clinical risk factors.
• Assess medication effectiveness and support treatment optimisation.
• Support shared care arrangements with primary care providers where appropriate.
• Provide patients with education and advice regarding ADHD medications and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions and case reviews.
• Contribute to safeguarding, risk management and patient safety processes.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with consultant psychiatrists, psychologists and wider MDT colleagues.
• Maintain professional registration, revalidation and continuing professional development requirements

About us

Sinclair-Strong Consultants Ltd (SSC) is a specialist independent healthcare provider delivering NHS-funded and private neurodevelopmental services across England.

We are committed to delivering safe, responsive and evidence-based care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance, safeguarding, medicines management and patient safety. Our services are designed around patient needs, providing accessible ADHD assessment, treatment and ongoing support pathways.

As part of our continued growth, we are investing in high-quality clinicians who share our commitment to improving outcomes for adults living with ADHD.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

U0100-26-0013

Job locations

Building 80 Churchill Square

Kings Hill

West Malling

Kent

ME19 4YU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical & Prescribing Responsibilities

• Undertake ADHD medication titration, review and stabilisation for adult patients, in line with NICE guidance and SSC ADHD clinical pathways.
• Prescribe ADHD medication within scope of NMP qualification, ensuring appropriate clinical justification, documentation and monitoring.
• Monitor treatment response, sideeffects, physical health parameters and risk factors throughout titration and ongoing treatment.
• Escalate complex, highrisk or atypical presentations to the Medical Director or Consultant Psychiatrist as required.
• Contribute to sharedcare arrangements with GPs, supporting appropriate handover where clinically and operationally feasible.

Clinical Governance & Patient Safety

• Practice in accordance with SSCs Clinical Governance Framework, Medicines Management Policy and Prescribing SOPs.
• Contribute to PSIRFaligned patient safety processes, including incident reporting, reflective learning and safety improvement actions.
• Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records in line with regulatory and professional standards.
• Participate in clinical audit, peer review and service evaluation activity relating to ADHD treatment and prescribing.

Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Identify, assess and appropriately respond to safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk.
• Work collaboratively with SSCs Safeguarding Lead and wider MDT to ensure safeguarding processes are followed and documented.
• Undertake and document clinical risk assessments and risk management plans where indicated.
• Ensure reasonable adjustments are considered for neurodivergent patients and those with cooccurring vulnerabilities.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, medical practitioners, administrators and governance colleagues within the FLOCUS pathway.
• Support effective clinical communication across assessment, treatment and followup stages.
• Provide clinical input into MDT discussions, case reviews and service development initiatives.

Professional Practice & Development

• Maintain current NMC registration and Nurse Prescriber V300 qualification.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and revalidation processes in line with SSC policy.
• Engage in continuing professional development relevant to ADHD, prescribing and neurodevelopmental practice.
• Practice in accordance with the NMC Code and SSC values.

Governance & Regulatory Alignment -Explicit

This role operates within and supports:

• CQC Safe domain: medicines management, risk assessment, safeguarding, incident reporting.
• CQC Well Led domain: clinical leadership, governance participation, learning culture and accountability.
• PSIRF: structured learning from patient safety incidents.
• NMC Code & Revalidation requirements.
• SSC Clinical Quality & Governance oversight, including Medical Director accountability for prescribing decisions.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical & Prescribing Responsibilities Undertake ADHD medication titration, review and stabilisation for adult patients, in line with NICE guidance and SSC ADHD clinical pathways. Prescribe ADHD medication within scope of NMP qualification, ensuring appropriate clinical justification, documentation and monitoring. Monitor treatment response, sideeffects, physical health parameters and risk factors throughout titration and ongoing treatment. Escalate complex, highrisk or atypical presentations to the Medical Director or Consultant Psychiatrist as required. Contribute to sharedcare arrangements with GPs, supporting appropriate handover where clinically and operationally feasible. Clinical Governance & Patient Safety Practice in accordance with SSCs Clinical Governance Framework, Medicines Management Policy and Prescribing SOPs. Contribute to PSIRFaligned patient safety processes, including incident reporting, reflective learning and safety improvement actions. Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records in line with regulatory and professional standards. Participate in clinical audit, peer review and service evaluation activity relating to ADHD treatment and prescribing. Safeguarding & Risk Management Identify, assess and appropriately respond to safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk. Work collaboratively with SSCs Safeguarding Lead and wider MDT to ensure safeguarding processes are followed and documented. Undertake and document clinical risk assessments and risk management plans where indicated. Ensure reasonable adjustments are considered for neurodivergent patients and those with cooccurring vulnerabilities. Multidisciplinary Working Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, medical practitioners, administrators and governance colleagues within the FLOCUS pathway. Support effective clinical communication across assessment, treatment and followup stages. Provide clinical input into MDT discussions, case reviews and service development initiatives. Professional Practice & Development Maintain current NMC registration and Nurse Prescriber V300 qualification. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and revalidation processes in line with SSC policy. Engage in continuing professional development relevant to ADHD, prescribing and neurodevelopmental practice. Practice in accordance with the NMC Code and SSC values. Governance & Regulatory Alignment -ExplicitThis role operates within and supports: CQC Safe domain: medicines management, risk assessment, safeguarding, incident reporting. CQC Well Led domain: clinical leadership, governance participation, learning culture and accountability. PSIRF: structured learning from patient safety incidents. NMC Code & Revalidation requirements. SSC Clinical Quality & Governance oversight, including Medical Director accountability for prescribing decisions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Independent Prescriber qualification - V300 or Pharmacist Independent Prescriber.

Experience

Essential

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse or with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC as a Pharmacist.
• Demonstrable experience delivering ADHD medication titration, monitoring and review within adult ADHD services.
• Strong understanding of ADHD pharmacological treatments, medicines optimisation and prescribing governance.
• Experience assessing clinical risk, side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to ADHD assessment and treatment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance and patient safety principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently within a remote clinical environment.
• Competent IT skills and experience using electronic patient record systems.

Desirable

• Experience working within NHS-commissioned ADHD services.
• Experience working within a CQC-regulated healthcare organisation.
• Experience delivering remote or digital ADHD treatment pathways.
• Experience contributing to clinical audit, service improvement or quality assurance initiatives.
• Experience supporting shared care arrangements with primary care.
• Experience supervising or mentoring healthcare professionals

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Independent Prescriber qualification - V300 or Pharmacist Independent Prescriber. Experience Essential Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse or with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC as a Pharmacist. Demonstrable experience delivering ADHD medication titration, monitoring and review within adult ADHD services. Strong understanding of ADHD pharmacological treatments, medicines optimisation and prescribing governance. Experience assessing clinical risk, side effects and treatment effectiveness. Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to ADHD assessment and treatment. Strong understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance and patient safety principles. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently within a remote clinical environment. Competent IT skills and experience using electronic patient record systems. Desirable Experience working within NHS-commissioned ADHD services. Experience working within a CQC-regulated healthcare organisation. Experience delivering remote or digital ADHD treatment pathways. Experience contributing to clinical audit, service improvement or quality assurance initiatives. Experience supporting shared care arrangements with primary care. Experience supervising or mentoring healthcare professionals

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

Sinclair-Strong Consultants Ltd

Address

Building 80 Churchill Square

Kings Hill

West Malling

Kent

ME19 4YU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sinclairstrong.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sinclair-Strong Consultants Ltd

Address

Building 80 Churchill Square

Kings Hill

West Malling

Kent

ME19 4YU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sinclairstrong.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking a Salaried GP to join Jesmond Health Partnership for 6 sessions/week (negotiable).

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing GP training practice delivering care to over 27,000 patients across 4 sites in Newcastle. Our established digital-first model, AskMyGP, streamlined workflows & strong MDT help create a sustainable & rewarding working environment.

You will join a team committed to high-quality patient care, with manageable workloads, protected administration time & opportunities to develop your clinical interests.

Why Join JHP?

JHP is a well-established GP training practice with a strong focus on sustainable, high-quality care.

Our AskMyGP system & experienced workflow team help ensure patients are directed to the right clinician while reducing unnecessary administrative burden. Protected admin time is included in sessions & GPs are supported throughout the day by an experienced MTD.

We are proud to be a GP training practice & welcome involvement in teaching, supervision & mentoring.

You will work alongside GP partners, SGPs, ANPs, NAs, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, social prescribers & skilled administrators.

We actively support professional development, including interests in teaching, leadership, quality improvement & digital innovation. Flexible working is supported where possible to promote work-life balance.

We value a collaborative&supportive culture, with shared clinical decision-making & accessible peer support throughout the day.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe, effective and patient-centred General Practice services.
• Manage a varied caseload via AskMyGP, telephone and face-to-face consultations.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and long-term conditions.
• Undertake clinical administration including results, correspondence, referrals and prescriptions.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are seen by the most appropriate clinician.
• Participate in the practice on-call rota, proportionate to sessions worked.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and practice development.

About us

Jesmond Health Partnership is a forward-thinking GP practice serving over 27,000 patients across four sites in Jesmond and Gosforth.

We are recognised for innovation, quality and patient experience. We were the first practice in Newcastle to introduce AskMyGP and a founding partner of the local Pharmacy Hub. Around 88% of patient contacts begin online, and over 90% of patients would recommend our practice.

Our team includes 4 GP partners, 19 salaried GPs, nurses, advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and a highly skilled administrative workforce. As a GP training practice, we are committed to supporting GP trainees and medical students.

If you are looking for a supportive, well-organised training practice where you can focus on high-quality patient care, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2301-26-0004

Job locations

17 Osborne Rd

Jesmond

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE2 2AH

United Kingdom

Gosforth Memorial Medical Centre

Church Road

Gosforth

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

NE3 1TX

United Kingdom

Avenue Medical Practice

5 Osborne Avenue

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

NE2 1PQ

United Kingdom

Jesmond Health Partnership

200 Osborne Road

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

NE2 3LD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide a high standard of clinical care to patients registered with the practice.

Undertake face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations as required.

Carry out home visits where clinically appropriate.

Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.

Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with local and national guidance and the practice formulary.

Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and other healthcare professionals in line with local pathways and protocols.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and comprehensive clinical records using SystmOne and any other Practice's clinical system.

Participate in doctor on-call responsibilities and other clinical rotas as agreed.

Provide health promotion and preventative care advice to patients.

Manage long-term conditions in line with evidence-based practice and national clinical guidelines.

Participate in safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults in accordance with practice and statutory requirements.

Support the delivery of enhanced services and other commissioned services where appropriate.

Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other quality improvement initiatives.

Participate in clinical audit, significant event analysis, and quality improvement activities.

Work in accordance with GMC and all relevant professional standards.

Administrative and Professional Responsibilities

Complete clinical administration in a timely manner, including referrals, prescriptions, medical reports, and correspondence.

Ensure accurate clinical coding and appropriate use of electronic patient records.

Work in accordance with practice policies, protocols, and organisational procedures.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance and data protection requirements.

Participate in practice meetings, clinical meetings, educational sessions, and multidisciplinary team discussions.

Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Maintain mandatory training and continuing professional development requirements.

Participate in appraisal and revalidation processes.

Support teaching, training, and supervision activities where appropriate.

Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Provide a high standard of clinical care to patients registered with the practice. Undertake face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations as required. Carry out home visits where clinically appropriate. Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions. Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with local and national guidance and the practice formulary. Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and other healthcare professionals in line with local pathways and protocols. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and comprehensive clinical records using SystmOne and any other Practice's clinical system. Participate in doctor on-call responsibilities and other clinical rotas as agreed. Provide health promotion and preventative care advice to patients. Manage long-term conditions in line with evidence-based practice and national clinical guidelines. Participate in safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults in accordance with practice and statutory requirements. Support the delivery of enhanced services and other commissioned services where appropriate. Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other quality improvement initiatives. Participate in clinical audit, significant event analysis, and quality improvement activities. Work in accordance with GMC and all relevant professional standards.Administrative and Professional Responsibilities Complete clinical administration in a timely manner, including referrals, prescriptions, medical reports, and correspondence. Ensure accurate clinical coding and appropriate use of electronic patient records. Work in accordance with practice policies, protocols, and organisational procedures. Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance and data protection requirements. Participate in practice meetings, clinical meetings, educational sessions, and multidisciplinary team discussions. Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment. Maintain mandatory training and continuing professional development requirements. Participate in appraisal and revalidation processes. Support teaching, training, and supervision activities where appropriate. Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• NHS England GP Performers List
• Eligible to work as a General Practitioner in the UK

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration NHS England GP Performers List Eligible to work as a General Practitioner in the UK

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

Jesmond Health Partnership

Address

17 Osborne Rd

Jesmond

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE2 2AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Jesmond Health Partnership

Address

17 Osborne Rd

Jesmond

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE2 2AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Patient Administrator A&E Department

Monday- Sunday, weekends and bank holidays.Must be able to do all the shifts

06.30 - 17.00

10.30-21.00

17.00-03.00

20.30-07.00

We are searching for a high performing and enthusiastic individual to fill a Patient Administrator vacancy at the West Middlesex Site working in our busy A&E Department. If you thrive on a challenge and enjoy working in a very busy and demanding environment this could be the role for you.The post holder will provide a comprehensive patient focused administrative service, on a day-to-day basis to a multi-disciplinary team based in our A&E Department . The successful candidate must be able to work both autonomously and as a member of the team and be able to undertake a wide range of administrative duties.

As a team player they will need to be able to demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills, be organised, adaptable and flexible, show empathy and concern for others.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare to patients by providing an administrative service focused on the patient and their individual needs. The Patient Administrator will provide effective and efficient administrativesupport to a team liaising with patients, doctors and other healthcare professionals. The staff member will work consistently to provide high quality customer service and will be professional at all times. The post holder will be required to work in both of the following areas, providing cross cover where necessary:

Back Reception

Front Reception

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities

Clinical Office:

• Liaise with consultants and other admin staff regarding patient appointments, referral letters, discharge summaries and health records
• Contact other departments and teams as necessary relating to the patient care pathway and service delivery
• Support the Team Leader and practitioners with the smooth running of clinics and procedure lists.
• Liaise with other hospitals and GPs regarding patient care pathways
• Prepare for clinics ensuring all relevant documentation is available and notes are prepared
• Use Trusts computer system, to generate clinic lists and help locate missing notes
• Use of the case note record tracking(CRT) system to electronicallyregister/move/transfer/locate medical case notes
• Prepared all externally transcribed correspondence for signature and despatch within the agreed Trust timeframe, escalating where necessary.
• Match all correspondence typed by the managed transcription service with correct patient and clinician, any amendments are made, and letters dispatched and filed in medical record.
• Correct any mismatches by reference to medical record, original dictation, communication with the transcription service and if required clinical staff.
• Provide any specific advice to patients upon booking-in, in preparation for their appointment
• Ensure all patients are added to the Trusts PAS system before their appointment
• Type urgent letters and reports as required
• Register new referrals, and ensure all patient information is up to date and complete
• Book outpatient appointments

Please refer to the job description for the full list of roles and responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative capacity
• Proven experience of dealing with complex telephone calls
• Demonstrable experience of maintaining a professional attitude in a pressured environment
• Experience in working as part of a team

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise and organise work load
• Ability to use own initiative
• To be able to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of filing systems

Personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A cheerful and helpful manner when dealing with patients and other staff
• Work well as part of a team
• Able to calm difficult situations.
• Smart and professional appearance

Job summary

Are you looking for flexible work in a busy and rewarding environment where you can make a difference every day?

Our Estates & Facilities Management (EFM) Bank is recruiting Catering Assistants to support our retail catering services across the Trust. As part of our Catering Team, you will help provide a high-quality food and beverage service to patients, visitors and staff, ensuring excellent customer service and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and customer-focused individuals who can work flexibly across a variety of shifts. Previous catering or customer service experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.

If you enjoy working as part of a team, take pride in delivering great service and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we\'d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role:

We are recruiting Bank Catering Assistants to support our retail catering services and, where required, patient meal services across the Trust. Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you will help ensure food and beverages are prepared, presented and served safely and efficiently throughout the day.

Key duties may include:

• Serving food, snacks and drinks to patients, visitors and staff.
• Preparing and replenishing food counters and display areas.
• Preparing hot and cold beverages.
• Operating tills and handling cash transactions.
• Assisting with food preparation, baking and regeneration of meals.
• Receiving deliveries, restocking supplies and rotating stock.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene.
• Providing excellent customer service and responding to customer enquiries.

Why Join the EFM Bank?

• Flexible, ad-hoc shifts to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to work across a variety of catering locations at Wonford.
• Full training and support provided.
• Gain valuable experience within an NHS environment.
• Work as part of friendly and supportive teams.
• Play an important role in supporting patients, visitors and staff.

What We're Looking For

• Reliable, punctual and flexible individuals.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and adapt to changing demands.
• Previous catering, hospitality, retail or food service experience would be beneficial.

Working Pattern: Varied shifts available, including weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

Interview Date: To be confirmed, normally a Thursday

For further information please contact: Rosina Northcott [email protected]

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Job summary

The role of the Speech & Language Therapist will be to provide high quality rehabilitation care to our residents. The role will involve working at both sites; Lillington House and Helen Ley House. This will involve a range of neurological assessment and intervention skills, across different phases of treatment (restorative and compensatory rehabilitation, long term maintenance and palliation).

The role will be a minimum of 22.5hours per week, with consideration of full-time options.

Main duties of the job

To prioritise, assess and manage own patient caseload, demonstrating specialised skills, experience and ability to work without supervision.

To promote effective and evidence based treatments, identifying and utilising evidence based outcome measures appropriate for the residents at Castel Froma Neuro Care.

About us

Castel Froma Neuro Care is a registered charity that cares for those with complex neurological conditions such as brain injury, MS, MND, Parkinson's disease and Huntingdon's disease. We have permanent residents across two sites (Lillington House and Helen Ley House), plus a number of respite guests who stay with us on a temporary basis.

Castel Froma Neuro Care can offer:

• Comprehensive healthcare package following successful completion of probation period;
• Contributory pension scheme;
• Staff uniform;
• Training, both in-house and external;
• Mentor support;
• 28 days holiday per annum, rising to 30 days after 2 complete years' service (based on full time)
• Free on-site parking

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Prioritising workload through demonstration of high level of understanding of clinical needs and risks to individuals to ensure residents psychological, social and physical needs are met.
• Ability to work clinically without direct supervision while being able to appropriately raise key safety and clinical risks or concerns
• Effectively communicate complex information to residents and family members regarding SALT interventions
• Manage and enable risk within your scope of practice in an unpredictable environment with complex neurological conditions
• To ensure all records are maintained and stored confidentially and in line with GDPR and HCPC requirements
• To work holistically as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.
• To Follow Castel Froma Neuro Care's policies and procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification in Speech & Language Therapy Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years' clinical experience working as a Speech & Language Therapist Experience working with neurological conditions

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to own transport.
• Able to build effective working relationships with team members, outside colleagues, residents and relatives.
• To have a positive attitude and enthusiasm towards residents and the wider work of the organisation.
• Well organised with effective time management skills

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).

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Doctor (Senior House Officer in Rehabilitation Medicine, Rheumatology or Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM)) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at DMRC Stanford Hall, in Loughborough, Leicestershire.

This is a locum role (45 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rates:

PAYE - £36.47 (£32.54 + £3.93 holiday pay) per hour

Main duties of the job

Job Description:

• The post holder is to deliver junior doctor support to the consultant-led, multi-disciplinary, musculoskeletal rehabilitation service. This will involve the assessment and treatment of personnel from the Armed Forces with military training and trauma related musculoskeletal injuries referred to DMRC, the military tertiary rehabilitation unit. Where appropriate this may include liaison with referrers and line management as required to facilitate the clinical and occupational management of the patient. The post holder will also provide medical care, where necessary, to in-patients under the clinical leadership of a consultant.
• To provide junior doctor input to a multidisciplinary therapy team looking after military patients with complex rehabilitation needs. All candidates will receive a two-day induction to the unit and the service. Over a four-month period a junior doctor training programme (minimum two x one hour sessions per week) will be delivered and is accredited by the RCGP for training. There is an additional in-service training programme (minimum one hour per week) for all doctors at the unit. Attendance will be timetabled into the working week.
• To complete medical documentation in accordance with MOD policy or the requirements of any other government department.
• To be involved in the care of both inpatients and outpatients.
• To undertake occasional non-residential, on call responsibilities if happy to do so.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

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

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

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

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

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

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• The post holder is to deliver junior doctor support to the consultant-led, multi-disciplinary, musculoskeletal rehabilitation service. This will involve the assessment and treatment of personnel from the Armed Forces with military training and trauma related musculoskeletal injuries referred to DMRC, the military tertiary rehabilitation unit. Where appropriate this may include liaison with referrers and line management as required to facilitate the clinical and occupational management of the patient. The post holder will also provide medical care, where necessary, to in-patients under the clinical leadership of a consultant.
• To provide junior doctor input to a multidisciplinary therapy team looking after military patients with complex rehabilitation needs. All candidates will receive a two-day induction to the unit and the service. Over a four-month period a junior doctor training programme (minimum two x one hour sessions per week) will be delivered and is accredited by the RCGP for training. There is an additional in-service training programme (minimum one hour per week) for all doctors at the unit. Attendance will be timetabled into the working week.
• To complete medical documentation in accordance with MOD policy or the requirements of any other government department.
• To be involved in the care of both inpatients and outpatients.
• To undertake occasional non-residential, on call responsibilities if happy to do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Requirements/ Qualifications/ Experience:
• Must be fully registered with the General Medical Council as a doctor. Provisional registration is not acceptable.
• Must have a current, satisfactory in date annual appraisal in line with the requirements of the General Medical Councils (GMCs) Good Medical Practice (GMP).
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

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).

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Palliative Medicine Consultant to join our dynamic multidisciplinary palliative care spanning the acute and community sectors. This post is designed to recruit a locum consultant who will join the multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team based in Coventry Community and University Hospital site.

This post provides an opportunity to be part of shaping and navigating palliative care delivery in the new Neighbourhood structure, to support the left shift from hospital to community. Coventry Community is a fore-runner site, currently supported by NHS England. The role involves supporting specialist palliative care across the community setting including domiciliary visits, outpatient clinics, joint reviews with other community clinicians, such as GPs, case discussion and review. There is also 1 day a week supporting the Hospital Palliative Care Team, where the current post holder has provided bridge between hospital and community services, by reviewing patients when in hospital.

Main duties of the job

As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all, we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential for this post.

Consultant appointments are made to the University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust; as services are developed and changed, the base of posts may alter and any employee of the Trust will be expected, within an agreed clinical strategy, to move his/her sessions as the service requires. In particular, your attention is drawn to the fact that the post advertised may include routine evening and week-end working as part of the working arrangements for the new hospital the details of which are currently under discussion. The specific scheduling of such activities would be subject to mutual agreement and may be agreed at a later date in the future.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

218-T2-LCT-8257475

Job locations

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Palliative Medicine Consultant to join our dynamic multidisciplinary palliative care spanning the acute and community sectors. This post is designed to recruit a locum consultant who will join the multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team based in Coventry Community and University Hospital site.

This post provides an opportunity to be part of shaping and navigating palliative care delivery in the new Neighbourhood structure, to support the left shift from hospital to community. Coventry Community is a fore-runner site, currently supported by NHS England. The role involves supporting specialist palliative care across the community setting including domiciliary visits, outpatient clinics, joint reviews with other community clinicians, such as GPs, case discussion and review. There is also 1 day a week supporting the Hospital Palliative Care Team, where the current post holder has provided bridge between hospital and community services, by reviewing patients when in hospital.

In addition to helping deliver specialist palliative care services locally, it is planned that the new consultant will work to improve the regional delivery of Palliative and End of Life Care (PEoLC). UHCW works in close collaboration with the other local specialist palliative care teams in Coventry and Warwickshire as well as surrounding areas. This post will help develop working relationships between local providers of specialist PEoLC and support ongoing quality improvement initiatives, including in education, training, and research.

The successful appointee will join an evolving community medical team, with Hospital at Home Consultants and Palliative Medicine Speciality Doctor. In addition, they have support of a well-established Palliative Medicine Team providing inpatient care provision.

The role is supported by a lead nurse, the Integrated Care and Community Services Group senior leadership team and a dedicated CNS team in the Community and hospital, Specialist Palliative Care Physiotherapist and Occupational therapists and Clinical Psychologists. In addition, at the hospital there is a Palliative Care Pharmacist.

Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Palliative Medicine Consultant to join our dynamic multidisciplinary palliative care spanning the acute and community sectors. This post is designed to recruit a locum consultant who will join the multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team based in Coventry Community and University Hospital site. This post provides an opportunity to be part of shaping and navigating palliative care delivery in the new Neighbourhood structure, to support the left shift from hospital to community. Coventry Community is a fore-runner site, currently supported by NHS England. The role involves supporting specialist palliative care across the community setting including domiciliary visits, outpatient clinics, joint reviews with other community clinicians, such as GPs, case discussion and review. There is also 1 day a week supporting the Hospital Palliative Care Team, where the current post holder has provided bridge between hospital and community services, by reviewing patients when in hospital. In addition to helping deliver specialist palliative care services locally, it is planned that the new consultant will work to improve the regional delivery of Palliative and End of Life Care (PEoLC). UHCW works in close collaboration with the other local specialist palliative care teams in Coventry and Warwickshire as well as surrounding areas. This post will help develop working relationships between local providers of specialist PEoLC and support ongoing quality improvement initiatives, including in education, training, and research. The successful appointee will join an evolving community medical team, with Hospital at Home Consultants and Palliative Medicine Speciality Doctor. In addition, they have support of a well-established Palliative Medicine Team providing inpatient care provision. The role is supported by a lead nurse, the Integrated Care and Community Services Group senior leadership team and a dedicated CNS team in the Community and hospital, Specialist Palliative Care Physiotherapist and Occupational therapists and Clinical Psychologists. In addition, at the hospital there is a Palliative Care Pharmacist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets All Essential Criteria

Desirable

• Meets All Desirable Criteria

Experience

Essential

• Broad clinical experience within Palliative Medicine . High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Palliative Medicine . Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams . Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing, and persuasion skills) . Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and postgraduate doctors to a high standard . Experience in planning and delivery of teaching to a variety of health care professionals . Undertaken complete audit cycle or QIP . Practical experience of designing and implementing protocols/clinical guidelines . Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

Desirable

• Special interest within the field of Palliative Medicine Experience of multidisciplinary team working at a senior level Higher skills in Information Technology Experience of developing teaching programmes Experience of delivering simulation training Experience of participation in research projects Publication in peer reviewed journals

Knowledge

Essential

• . Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets . High standard of knowledge, clinical skill and expertise in Palliative Medicine

Desirable

• Completion of a relevant leadership or management course

Skills

Essential

• . Advanced communication skills . Ability to improve quality and integration of palliative and end of life care across different care settings . Excellent written and verbal communication skills . Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team and respond to the needs of colleagues . Ability to manage competing demands in a busy Acute environment as well as manage own emotions under stress . Enquiring, critical approach to work . Feedback and assessment skills

Desirable

• Training in improvement methodology (or willingness to undertake) Previous active participation in leadership or management activities, including leading teams and service development Ability to inspire and motivate others

Personal Qualities

Essential

• . Full UK valid driving license . Enthusiasm and approachability . Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance . Flexibility to meet the needs of patients, the service, and the Trust . Personal integrity and reliability . Commitment to, and understanding of, the importance of treating all persons with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Understanding and demonstration of Trust vision, values, strategic objectives, as well as key work programmes

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets All Essential Criteria Desirable Meets All Desirable Criteria Experience Essential Broad clinical experience within Palliative Medicine . High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Palliative Medicine . Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams . Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing, and persuasion skills) . Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and postgraduate doctors to a high standard . Experience in planning and delivery of teaching to a variety of health care professionals . Undertaken complete audit cycle or QIP . Practical experience of designing and implementing protocols/clinical guidelines . Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Desirable Special interest within the field of Palliative Medicine Experience of multidisciplinary team working at a senior level Higher skills in Information Technology Experience of developing teaching programmes Experience of delivering simulation training Experience of participation in research projects Publication in peer reviewed journals Knowledge Essential . Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets . High standard of knowledge, clinical skill and expertise in Palliative Medicine Desirable Completion of a relevant leadership or management course Skills Essential . Advanced communication skills . Ability to improve quality and integration of palliative and end of life care across different care settings . Excellent written and verbal communication skills . Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team and respond to the needs of colleagues . Ability to manage competing demands in a busy Acute environment as well as manage own emotions under stress . Enquiring, critical approach to work . Feedback and assessment skills Desirable Training in improvement methodology (or willingness to undertake) Previous active participation in leadership or management activities, including leading teams and service development Ability to inspire and motivate others Personal Qualities Essential . Full UK valid driving license . Enthusiasm and approachability . Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance . Flexibility to meet the needs of patients, the service, and the Trust . Personal integrity and reliability . Commitment to, and understanding of, the importance of treating all persons with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Understanding and demonstration of Trust vision, values, strategic objectives, as well as key work programmes

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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an apprentice administrator in Fountains Medical Practice. Every GP surgery needs an efficient team of administrators/receptionists to ensure every patient experience is a positive one. If you wish to play an integral part in our team, we welcome your application.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals with a willingness to learn and in return, we will offer you a varied admin work experience in the healthcare sector.

Main duties of the job

Job responsibilities include:

• To deliver outstanding customer care at all times to patients and all of the primary health care team
• To develop excellent communication skills over the telephone and in person
• Make appointments, deal with a range of patient enquiries and queries
• To provide admin support to the primary health care team
• Scan documents into patient records
• Record/code patient data into their electronic health record

About us

Fountains Medical Practice is a GP practice based in the heart of Chester. We are a forward thinking practice, whom focus on a patient centered approach.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Apprenticeship Details:

• Business Administrator, Level 3 Business administrator
• The apprenticeship will be on a fixed term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship
• Salary will be paid at the current apprenticeship wage
• You will work 37.5 hours per week with on the job and off the job learning opportunities and receive 6 hours paid study time (1 day a week)
• 20 days leave plus Bank Holidays

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligibility:
• English AND Maths Level 2 is essential - GCSE grade C/4 or above, or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2

Job summary

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) is a senior clinical role within the practice multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The ANP is an experienced, NMC-registered nurse who has completed education to Master's level in advanced clinical practice and holds an independent prescriber qualification (V300), enabling them to assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe autonomously for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. The role operates across the four pillars of advanced practice clinical practice, leadership, education, and research and functions at a level comparable to a GP for many primary care presentations.

About us

Botesdale Health Centre is a well-established and highly regarded NHS GP practice serving over 10,000 patients across Botesdale and the surrounding rural communities. The practice is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare in a friendly, professional, and supportive environment. Led by a dedicated multidisciplinary team of GPs (4 Partners, 6 Salaried GPs), Nurses, Urgent Care Practitioners, Healthcare Assistants, Care Coordinators, Care Navigators, Dispensers and Administration staff, Botesdale Health Centre places a strong emphasis on teamwork, continuous learning, and excellent patient care. As a training practice, it actively supports staff development and fosters a culture of innovation and improvement, making it an attractive place to build a rewarding healthcare career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

Autonomous clinical consultations

• Assess patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions across all age groups, using comprehensive history-taking, clinical examination, and clinical reasoning to formulate differential diagnoses
• Initiate evidence-based treatment plans, including medication prescribing, lifestyle advice, and onward referral where appropriate
• Manage same-day acute and urgent presentations, including minor illness, minor injury, infections, musculoskeletal complaints, and exacerbations of chronic conditions
• Conduct routine and follow-up consultations for patients with complex or multi-morbid long-term conditions
• Deliver consultations face-to-face, by telephone, and by video
• Manage clinical emergencies in the practice in accordance with the practice emergency protocol
• Conduct home visits to housebound patients as part of the daily clinical workload

Independent prescribing

• Prescribe medicines independently from the British National Formulary (BNF) within scope of competence, including some controlled drugs (Schedules 2-5, subject to regulatory restrictions)
• Conduct medication reviews, optimise medication regimes, and deprescribe where clinically appropriate
• Prescribe in accordance with NICE guidelines, local formulary, and evidence-based practice
• Monitor therapeutic outcomes and adjust prescribing in response to clinical findings
• Maintain prescribing competence through CPD, prescribing audit, and peer review

Investigations and referrals

• Order and interpret diagnostic investigations, including blood tests, radiology, ECGs, spirometry, and urinalysis
• Process pathology results and take appropriate clinical action on findings
• Make direct referrals to secondary care and specialist services, including two-week-wait (urgent suspected cancer) referrals
• Arrange emergency admissions where clinically indicated
• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and services

Chronic disease management (advanced level)

• Manage patients with complex, multi-morbid long-term conditions, including diabetes, dementia, COPD, asthma, cardiovascular disease, heart failure, hypertension, CKD, thyroid disease, and mental health conditions
• Initiate and adjust medication regimes for chronic conditions, including insulin initiation, dose titration, and complex polypharmacy review
• Manage patients whose clinical complexity exceeds practice nurse protocols, providing a step-up clinical resource within the practice
• Support QOF achievement through structured disease management, care planning, and population health approaches

Clinical governance

• Participate in clinical audits, significant event analysis (SEA), and quality improvement initiatives
• Develop, review, and update clinical protocols and pathways, ensuring alignment with current NICE guidelines
• Contribute to practice clinical governance meetings, safeguarding meetings, MDT meetings
• Report clinical incidents, near misses, and concerns through the practice incident reporting system
• Act as nursing lead for our Care Homes

Research and evidence-based practice

• Critically appraise and apply research evidence to clinical practice and service development
• Participate in clinical audit cycles, using findings to improve care quality
• Use evidence to inform protocol development and policy updates

Professional development and revalidation

• Maintain personal clinical competence at advanced practice level through ongoing CPD
• Complete NMC revalidation requirements every three years: 450 practice hours, 35 hours of CPD, 5 pieces of feedback, 5 reflective accounts, and a reflective discussion
• Maintain an advanced practice portfolio evidencing practice across the four pillars
• Participate in structured clinical supervision
• Keep up to date with developments in advanced practice, prescribing, and primary care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult) with no restrictions or conditions
• V300 Independent and Supplementary Prescriber qualification, annotated on NMC register
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification, or RCN ANP accreditation

Desirable

• Additional post-graduate clinical qualifications (e.g., minor illness, dermatology, respiratory, diabetes)

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).

Job summary

As a Band 5 Registered Nurse, you will provide effective, high-quality patient care while working as a valued member of the multidisciplinary team across the Trust. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating care to meet the needs of patients and their families, ensuring care is delivered safely, compassionately, and in line with professional standards.

Please note that applicants must be registered with NMC to be eligible. Applicants who do not meet this criteria may be rejected.

Main duties of the job

You will contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care, support service delivery, and work collaboratively with colleagues to promote positive patient outcomes. In return, you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities to enhance your clinical skills, expand your knowledge, and support your ongoing professional growth and career progression.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people.

If you are passionate about people, you're the perfect fit for us as a health professional.

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

In return, we promise to give you all the opportunities and development we can, so you can enjoy a great career with us. We also offer a great reward package with fantastic discounts to enjoy whatever you are doing in your time off.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Evidence of Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in Nursing
• Evidence of professional registration and NMC pin as applicable to role

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Clinical skills knowledge & acquisition as relevant to role
• Ability to work independently within organisational policies and professional guidelines
• Demonstrates compassionate & caring aptitude
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with ability to communicate sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to support and supervise junior staff and pre-registration learners
• Ability to apply digital literacy and use NHS IT systems including patient records
• Ability to accurately and contemporaneously complete documentation
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Exhibits behaviours in line with Trust Values
• Ability to support multidisciplinary working & build professional relationships
• Ability to act as a role model to the wider workforce
• Maintain professional registration requirements as per professional body
• Awareness of the Trust's Vision & strategy to improve patient services
• Awareness and understanding of the national healthcare agenda

Desirable

• Ability to apply emotional intelligence and resilience.

Governance

Essential

• Adheres to all Local and national policies & processes
• Ability to identify, escalate and mitigate risk to patients, visitors and colleagues
• Ability to apply evidenced based research and data driven evidence into practice
• Involvement in audits and quality improvement projects

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).

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Dietitian to join the Dietetic Department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, on a 12-months fixed-term basis.

As an integral part of the Multidisciplinary Team of Specialist Nurses and Consultants, you will take the advanced dietetic lead role in the provision of dietetic services to gastroenterology and medical inpatients at Watford General Hospital.

The successful applicant will be a source of clinical expertise for Dietetic colleagues and will take a clinical lead in the training of student Dietitians and the supervision of junior staff.

The interviews are scheduled to take place on 19th October 2026.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality expert assessment, management and education for patients requiring specialist dietetic and nutritional intervention, using evidence-based practice and working in accordance with best practice guidelines for acutely ill patients.

You will lead on research and development by initiating, planning and undertaking clinical audits and research projects to evaluate and develop the specialist dietetic service. You will also produce evidence-based resources, protocols, policies and guidelines.

The department is committed to providing a quality service, promoting evidence-based practice, audit and CPD. There are opportunities for training and development and clinical supervision, together with regular journal clubs and study sessions.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

• Degree or post graduate diploma in nutrition/dietetics.
• HCPC registered dietitian.

Desirable

• Member of BDA.
• Member of the BDA specialist group e.g. GIG.

Knowledge:

Essential

• Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course.

Experience:

Essential

• Substantive post registration clinical experience.
• Experience in gastroenterology.
• Sound knowledge of current dietetic issues relating to management of critically ill patients.
• Involvement in relevant specialist interest group e.g. Gastroenterology Group, PEN Group.

Desirable

• Experience of providing leadership to a clinical team.

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).

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for several Pharmacy Assistants to join our growing service at HMP Altcourse. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within our onsite pharmacy, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment.

The pharmacy team play a vital role in delivering safe, effective care and supporting each patients health journey.

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in England, accommodating approximately 1,160 adult males with an average stay of 10 weeks. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eight wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

Hours

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week.

Shifts will be between 7am - 6pm Monday - Sunday.

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings and weekends where applicable

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

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Main duties of the job

What Youll Be Doing

You will support a range of clinical and operational activities, including:

• Work alongside the Pharmacy Technicians on medication rounds - there are 3 rounds per day, morning, lunchtime and early evening
• Second checking and dispensing medication
• Work in the pharmacy and on the wings with patients
• Support nurses in clinic and treatment rooms
• Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

What Were Looking For

• An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing is essential
• Previous pharmacy experience, whether within community, hospital or a secure environment
• A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fastpaced environment

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for several Pharmacy Assistants to join our growing service at HMP Altcourse. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within our onsite pharmacy, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment.

The pharmacy team play a vital role in delivering safe, effective care and supporting each patients health journey.

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in England, accommodating approximately 1,160 adult males with an average stay of 10 weeks. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eight wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

Hours

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week.

Shifts will be between 7am - 6pm Monday - Sunday.

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings and weekends where applicable

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

#LI-AB1

Person Specification

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Experience

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Job summary

We are looking to expand our team with a permanent position for a Community Nursing and Care Coordinator. This role involves making assessments within Health (SAP/CPA) and Social Care (Care Management) frameworks.

You will be responsible for setting up, implementing, and reviewing suitable care plans while also providing support and advice to relatives and caregivers. Your role will include promoting the needs of service users who have mental health challenges and offering training and education whenever possible.

Working alongside the crisis pathway services, you will ensure a safe and effective urgent community assessment and treatment response. Your duties will include conducting thorough assessments, including risk evaluations, in an effective and efficient manner.

You will collaborate to create and agree upon crisis safety care plans, offering support and guidance to families and caregivers. The position requires a flexible approach, adapting to the needs of the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) service and the community.

Main duties of the job

Develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on assessment through the use of pscyho

education, the Recovery Model and supportive clinical management.

Liaise and establish good working relationships with referring agents, colleagues in Primary Care

services, Social Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach, In-Patient services,

Criminal Justice, Voluntary Sector and other agencies as appropriate.

To have knowledge of and practice a range of therapeutic interventions available to reduce distress

for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis.

Ability to work autonomously and within MDT setting.

To work with the multi-disciplinary team in developing plans that offer supportive crisis care in the

least restrictive way.

Act as a role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in teaching and supervision to sustain a

supportive learning environment.

Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the

documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of service user information

throughout the multidisciplinary team.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care To proactively involve people in their care, and to include them in decision-making processes To take responsibility to act using sound professional judgment and effective problem solving when decisions have to be made in highly complex and challenging situations.

Clinical To evaluate effectiveness whilst working within the framework of Risk Assessment. To report all relevant information to the referring agent and keep them informed of the service users progress. To assess, plan, set goals with the service user, carers and families; implement and evaluate care using psycho-social interventions and skills to meet individual needs. To actively support the person in crisis in self management of their symptoms through the formation of their care plans. To act as care co-ordinator for service users To respond to emergency referrals within a timely fashion and to agreed protocols and targets. To develop and implement appropriate Health Promotion strategies including the Recovery College appropriate to the client group. To refer for carers assessments and provide information and support to carers as appropriate.

To be responsible for accurate record keeping in line with Trust and NMC policy and procedures. To maintain high standards of professional practice and competence in keeping with the NMC code of conduct and scope of professional practice. To report to the Deputies or Operational Lead any incident or Serious Untoward Incidents that may take place and provide report and accurate records relating to the incidents. The post holder will contribute to establishing and maintaining liaison with the members of the primary/secondary healthcare team, voluntary agencies in the professional disciplines necessary to provide a comprehensive service to clients and their families Provide services users, relatives and carers with details of the Complaints procedure and PALS. Support in the making of complaints and forwarding of compliments. Complete assessment and discharge documents in a timely fashion The post holder will have working relationships within a multidisciplinary team and the wider crisis pathway. The post holder will contribute to establishing and maintaining liaison with the members of the primary/secondary healthcare team, voluntary agencies in the professional disciplines necessary to provide a comprehensive service to the service users, person in crisis and their families. The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with service users, person in crisis and their families. All staff are responsible for understanding the importance of communicating in a respectful manner to support good relationships with partners and maintain the reputation of the organization. To participate in duty co-ordination, organising the work of the whole team as required and directed by the Operational Lead or Senior Mental Health Practitioners and in accordance with Team protocols. To respond to emergency referrals within agreed local protocols and timeframes. To ensure that a safe and effective home treatment team service is delivered to both the on going clients on the teams caseload and any referred cases. Utilizes the quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using the Trusts QI framework Engage in and make time for quality improvement. Develop the appropriate level of skills in quality improvement

Resolve local issues on a daily basis using the tools and method of quality improvement without staff having to seek permission. Has an awareness and understanding of quality improvement, and shares learning and successes from quality improvement work.

Administration To plan and prioritize own workload To document all care interactions on the relevant clinical system as per local arrangements To administer and/or monitor medication as prescribed in keeping with policies and NMC requirements. Keep self update through training and CPD

Human Resources To work within the relevant ELFT policies Be aware of any conflict or distress experienced by team members To assist in providing a clinical learning environment for students. To act as an assessor/mentor to student nurses on placement. ( To participate in the education of new workers and trainees through the provision of fieldwork experience, tutorials, seminars and case presentations, evaluations and reports. To participate in clinical and managerial supervision.

Performance and

Quality To strive for excellence and the provision of the highest quality, evidence-based care and clinical outcomes throughout the service, striving for accreditations where relevant with national standards. To ensure compliance with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trust's Race Equality Scheme and the Trust's duty to positively promote race equality, ensuring services are responsive to the needs of people with protected characteristics. To act as an effective role model working in a courteous, patient focused manner and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. To actively participate in maintaining own personal and professional growth, undergo and actively participate in own and others performance appraisals and identify own educational and training needs. To ensure your own mandatory and statutory training is always in date. To support the development and embed quality improvements within the team and actively embrace Quality Improvements projects in the team, creating a culture for learning and development

Financial and

Physical Resources You will need to support the achievement of financial balance in the team, making the best use of your financial resources to achieve positive clinical outcomes for service users and carers. Arranging for the replacement or repair of equipment and furniture as required

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• RMN Educated to degree level
• Mentorship Training or equivalent
• -Recognised post graduate qualifications in care of the adult with mental health problems
• Evidence of regular updating and ongoing development of role and skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience, which must be within mental health services .
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorder and the treatment options. .
• Ability to assess manage complex and high risk situations effectively and to the benefit of service users and carers
• Good report writing skills and ability to compile complex case recording ad report presentation, including legal documents i.e. social circumstances reports, court reports etc

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

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Job summary

The research delivery workforce is a vital resource; their skills and expertise ensure that patients and the economy benefit from a vibrant research culture as an integral part of health and care for all. The research delivery team are involved in a range of activities, including:

o Seeking ongoing informed consent as a voluntary agreement with research study participants, ensuring their understanding of the research and its risks

o Identification, screening, and randomisation of research study participants

o Ensuring high quality data input at source and its management through a research workflow

Clinical Studies Assistants are a core part of the research delivery workforce that specialise in consent, data collection, and other study protocol activities. This is a varied role involving work across multiple studies, services, and teams. Postholders will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% of time on site, either across services or at their designated base.

The post-holder will be responsible for liaising with busy clinicians, identifying and recruiting service users into a portfolio of studies to meet targets within agreed timelines, conducting baseline assessments, and maintaining accurate site files and case report files. They will also provide additional support to study teams when necessary and actively promote research among clinicians, service users, and the wider NHS community.

Main duties of the job

This is a patient facing role and will require the post-holder to be in-person 4 days a week.

The purpose of this post is to increase the number of people participating in research studies ELFT, by:

1) Assisting clinical teams and NHS services in identifying and recruiting participants in research studies, including service users, carers, and staff

2) Providing information and support for patients, carers and staff enrolling in research projects

3) Facilitating delivery of study procedures in line with the study protocol, performing baseline assessments of study participants

4) Assisting the efficient set up and delivery of studies within ELFT, thus contributing to the performance metrics set for the Trust by the Regional RDN.

Contributing to the development of a culture within the Trust where research is actively promoted at all levels.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum (pro rata if Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CP8285520

Job locations

Charter House

Alma Street

Luton

LU1 2PJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research Context

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio of studies taking place in the Trust.

Demonstrate a practical understanding of how the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) are implemented using everyday examples of their working practice.

Be able to discusses their individual contribution to delivering research in the NHS and understand the role of their colleagues.

Be able to identify different study types (e.g., interventional, observation) and design (e.g., randomised, double-blind) and explain what these terms mean.

Monitor compliance with governance requirements and promptly report any non-compliance issues to line manager.

Study set-up

Establish trial site files compliant with research governance and GCP requirements.

Assists in the organisation of trial documentation for study set-up.

Contribute to feasibility assessments under supervision.

Demonstrate a broad awareness of the approvals required to conduct research in the NHS studies and the processes by which these approvals are obtained.

Completes the delegation log for a new trial & demonstrates understanding of delegated duties.

Assist in identifying suitable clinical services, wards, or departments for participant recruitment.

Under supervision, collaborate with clinical services during the study set-up phase.

As required, attend site initiation visits with the Principal Investigator, research team and clinical staff to ensure effective study launch and protocol understanding.

Study delivery

Liaise with clinical teams to promote research studies and ensure appropriate referrals and recruitment of participants.

Identify, screen, and recruit participants in line with protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, adhering to national and local approvals.

Clearly explain studies to service users, address their questions, and obtain informed consent in accordance with GCP principles.

Provide comprehensive information about studies to service users, and where appropriate extending this information to families, and treating clinicians to ensure informed decision-making.

Where appropriate apply capacity assessment at consent and baseline visit.

Proactively seeks documentation to confirm informed consent has been provided by the participant; and Identifies errors/concerns in documents.

Undertakes collection of biological samples (including blood & phlebotomy) in line with local & national regulations

Facilitate delivery of baseline measures in line with the study protocol e.g. psychological assessments.

Contribute to the collection and reporting of local recruitment data by maintaining updated screening and recruitment logs as required.

Regularly monitor and report study recruitment progress, identify areas of low recruitment, and work with line manager to implement strategies for improvement.

Contribute to the development of policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support adherence to protocols.

Data Management

Collect, collate, and manage research data in strict adherence to study protocols, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Establish and/or maintain in-house and sponsor documentation systems and accurate study contacts.

Creates and maintains research files according to standard operating procedures (SOPs); demonstrates an ability to manage version control of study documents.

Maintain meticulous and accurate patient records, ensuring all relevant study information is documented in medical notes and source documentation; identify and seek to correct incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading documentation or data entry.

Undertake the accurate and complete collection of data, and insertion of data into case report forms (CRFs) and other study-related documentation; identify errors and inconsistencies between CRFs and source data and seek to resolve these.

Ensure that all data collection and storage meet the requirements of study protocols, research governance, and data protection legislation.

Facilitate accurate and timely recording of patient recruitment data using the EDGE Data Entry System.

Has a robust understanding of what constitutes a data breach/ confidentiality breach and raises concerns when processes to ensure confidentiality are not adhered to.

Prepare documents and facilities for monitoring visits and work with the study monitor during visit; respond to auditing and monitoring recommendations.

Contributes to study closure and preparation of documents for archiving, liaising with the sponsor and R&I department.

Patient Care

Articulates their own responsibilities and recognises the boundary of their own role and when to refer to others.

Raise concerns and report instances of suspected protocol deviation.

Identify and escalate patient risks to the appropriate care team during study visits, ensuring timely intervention.

Record and report incidents of harm or near misses in line with the Trusts incident reporting policies, including timely and appropriate referral.

Prepares initial and follow-up adverse event reports in liaison with clinical staff.

Job description Job responsibilities Research Context Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio of studies taking place in the Trust. Demonstrate a practical understanding of how the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) are implemented using everyday examples of their working practice. Be able to discusses their individual contribution to delivering research in the NHS and understand the role of their colleagues. Be able to identify different study types (e.g., interventional, observation) and design (e.g., randomised, double-blind) and explain what these terms mean. Monitor compliance with governance requirements and promptly report any non-compliance issues to line manager. Study set-up Establish trial site files compliant with research governance and GCP requirements. Assists in the organisation of trial documentation for study set-up. Contribute to feasibility assessments under supervision. Demonstrate a broad awareness of the approvals required to conduct research in the NHS studies and the processes by which these approvals are obtained. Completes the delegation log for a new trial & demonstrates understanding of delegated duties. Assist in identifying suitable clinical services, wards, or departments for participant recruitment. Under supervision, collaborate with clinical services during the study set-up phase. As required, attend site initiation visits with the Principal Investigator, research team and clinical staff to ensure effective study launch and protocol understanding. Study delivery Liaise with clinical teams to promote research studies and ensure appropriate referrals and recruitment of participants. Identify, screen, and recruit participants in line with protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, adhering to national and local approvals. Clearly explain studies to service users, address their questions, and obtain informed consent in accordance with GCP principles. Provide comprehensive information about studies to service users, and where appropriate extending this information to families, and treating clinicians to ensure informed decision-making. Where appropriate apply capacity assessment at consent and baseline visit. Proactively seeks documentation to confirm informed consent has been provided by the participant; and Identifies errors/concerns in documents. Undertakes collection of biological samples (including blood & phlebotomy) in line with local & national regulations Facilitate delivery of baseline measures in line with the study protocol e.g. psychological assessments. Contribute to the collection and reporting of local recruitment data by maintaining updated screening and recruitment logs as required. Regularly monitor and report study recruitment progress, identify areas of low recruitment, and work with line manager to implement strategies for improvement. Contribute to the development of policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support adherence to protocols. Data Management Collect, collate, and manage research data in strict adherence to study protocols, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Establish and/or maintain in-house and sponsor documentation systems and accurate study contacts. Creates and maintains research files according to standard operating procedures (SOPs); demonstrates an ability to manage version control of study documents. Maintain meticulous and accurate patient records, ensuring all relevant study information is documented in medical notes and source documentation; identify and seek to correct incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading documentation or data entry. Undertake the accurate and complete collection of data, and insertion of data into case report forms (CRFs) and other study-related documentation; identify errors and inconsistencies between CRFs and source data and seek to resolve these. Ensure that all data collection and storage meet the requirements of study protocols, research governance, and data protection legislation. Facilitate accurate and timely recording of patient recruitment data using the EDGE Data Entry System. Has a robust understanding of what constitutes a data breach/ confidentiality breach and raises concerns when processes to ensure confidentiality are not adhered to. Prepare documents and facilities for monitoring visits and work with the study monitor during visit; respond to auditing and monitoring recommendations. Contributes to study closure and preparation of documents for archiving, liaising with the sponsor and R&I department. Patient Care Articulates their own responsibilities and recognises the boundary of their own role and when to refer to others. Raise concerns and report instances of suspected protocol deviation. Identify and escalate patient risks to the appropriate care team during study visits, ensuring timely intervention. Record and report incidents of harm or near misses in line with the Trusts incident reporting policies, including timely and appropriate referral. Prepares initial and follow-up adverse event reports in liaison with clinical staff.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• oUndergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in psychology, healthcare, nursing, social sciences, or a related discipline.

Desirable

• oICH-GCP Training (Good Clinical Practice).
• oPostgraduate qualification in health and social care, or related social sciences field.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience in health or social care settings with direct service user contact, ideally within the NHS.
• oDelivering face-to-face and remote healthcare or research activities, including participant recruitment.
• oFamiliarity with mental health or community care services and patients

Desirable

• oManaging qualitative and quantitative data.
• oEngaging diverse demographic groups.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oFamiliarity with a range of mental illnesses.
• oBasic understanding of research methodology and participant recruitment strategies.
• oExcellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating listening with empathy, compassion, and patience.
• oAbility to engage with busy clinicians and service users.
• oAbility to communicate study information clearly to clinicians and service users.
• oUnderstanding of informed consent processes.
• oAbility or willingness to be trained in phlebotomy.
• oCapable of maintaining accurate study files and service user Case Report Forms.

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of research governance and ethics.

Other

Essential

• oSolution-focused approach to challenges.
• oAbility to work under pressure and independently while being an effective team member.
• oStrong time management skills, including workload prioritization.
• oWillingness to undergo necessary training to support the study portfolio.
• oCommitment to work in-person a minimum of 40% of the time.
• oAbility to travel independently for research visits, including to patients' homes or offsite locations.
• oCommitment to personal and professional development.

Desirable

• oAdaptable working hours to meet project needs

Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential oUndergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in psychology, healthcare, nursing, social sciences, or a related discipline. Desirable oICH-GCP Training (Good Clinical Practice). oPostgraduate qualification in health and social care, or related social sciences field. Experience Essential oExperience in health or social care settings with direct service user contact, ideally within the NHS. oDelivering face-to-face and remote healthcare or research activities, including participant recruitment. oFamiliarity with mental health or community care services and patients Desirable oManaging qualitative and quantitative data. oEngaging diverse demographic groups. Knowledge and Skills Essential oFamiliarity with a range of mental illnesses. oBasic understanding of research methodology and participant recruitment strategies. oExcellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating listening with empathy, compassion, and patience. oAbility to engage with busy clinicians and service users. oAbility to communicate study information clearly to clinicians and service users. oUnderstanding of informed consent processes. oAbility or willingness to be trained in phlebotomy. oCapable of maintaining accurate study files and service user Case Report Forms. Desirable oUnderstanding of research governance and ethics. Other Essential oSolution-focused approach to challenges. oAbility to work under pressure and independently while being an effective team member. oStrong time management skills, including workload prioritization. oWillingness to undergo necessary training to support the study portfolio. oCommitment to work in-person a minimum of 40% of the time. oAbility to travel independently for research visits, including to patients' homes or offsite locations. oCommitment to personal and professional development. Desirable oAdaptable working hours to meet project needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Charter House

Alma Street

Luton

LU1 2PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Charter House

Alma Street

Luton

LU1 2PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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