Job summary

The post holder will need to demonstrate their ability to work at SHO level to cover both the department's outpatient and inpatient services, experience as ENT or Surgical SHOwith ideal previous NHS Experience. This may be at our main site or at one of our peripheral hospital sites.It is therefore a stand alone 6months post in ENT Department that would suit a candidate wishing to pursue an ENT career or to get more experience of ENT.

Main duties of the job

The Department of ENT is looking for an enthusiastic SHO (or equivalent) to join our team on a fixed term basis. This post will give the successful applicant clinical experience in all areas of ENT including the assessment and clinical management of emergency patients. There are research opportunities and the postholder may undertake clinical and medical audit to demonstrate clinical outcomes and clinical effectiveness of the clinical care pathways in ENT. The post is supported by a large team of doctors at all levels who provide a 24/7 elective and emergency service. The department also works very closely with the Department of Audiovestibular Medicine and the two services share a purpose built outpatient area. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible and Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.

Fixed 6 months from 7 October 2026

About us

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare units inthe United Kingdom accommodating around 1170 beds and treating around 500,000 patientsannually. The Trust employs over 5000 staff incorporating 575 Medical and Dental Staff. Itprovides general acute services together with specialty services including neurosciences,cardiothoracic and specialist children's services. St George's University Hospitals NHSFoundation Trust is now a level 1 trauma centre.St George's Hospital is the main teaching hospital in the western sector of London, and as suchhas developed links with most district general hospitals throughout the South West supporting asignificant training programme for junior doctors who rotate through the Trust. It serves 1.3 millionpeople across south west London and is one of the major trauma centres in London servicing amuch larger population.

Job summary

We look forward to welcoming you as a newly qualified OT as part of our mixed B5 OT rotation. Do you want to be part of a supportive, friendly and dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care? Collaboration and mutual support are at the forefront of everything we do, and we would like you to be part of our team.

You will gain a balance of mental health and physical health experience in the community and in hospital-based settings. You will receive full support as we encourage development of your core OT skills within well-established therapy teams. We understand the transition from student to practitioner can be challenging and we are dedicated to developing your full potential in each of the 4 pillars of practice. We have a strong focus on teaching and development including regular in-service training, protected CPD time and a Band 6 led band 5 peer support group.

We recognise that band 5's bring innovation and dynamism to our clinical teams and we strive to work collaboratively to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexibility to accommodate your personal and professional needs. We hope you start your OT career with us!

Main duties of the job

Whilst, on the Forensic part of the rotation, you will be based on Pine Ward , at The Chichester Centre, - the post does involve cross ward working, co-facilitation of groups with other disciplines and development of risk assessed social inclusion work .

Aspects of the role include:

To be named Occupational Therapist for 17 inpatients - with regular support from professional supervisor and other members of the clinical team , using evidence based/ client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.? To provide occupational therapy interventions following OT Pathway for referred clients as part of a multi-agency approach to meeting the health and social care needs of people who use our services.? To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy and local services within a designated team.? To contribute to and facilitate occupational therapy interventions including 1:1 and group work with regular support and supervision.

To develop and risk assess community focused activities with an emphasis on social inclusion.

About us

We look forward to welcoming you as a newly qualified OT as part of our mixed B5 OT rotation. Do you want to be part of a supportive, friendly and dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care? Collaboration and mutual support are at the forefront of everything we do, and we would like you to be part of our team.

You will gain a balance of mental health and physical health experience in the community and in hospital-based settings. You will receive full support as we encourage development of your core OT skills within well-established therapy teams. We understand the transition from student to practitioner can be challenging and we are dedicated to developing your full potential in each of the 4 pillars of practice. We have a strong focus on teaching and development including regular in-service training, protected CPD time and a Band 6 led band 5 peer support group.

We recognise that band 5's bring innovation and dynamism to our clinical teams and we strive to work collaboratively to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexibility to accommodate your personal and professional needs. We hope you start your OT career with us!

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person with good interpersonal and organisational skills who will enjoy being a senior part of this friendly, dynamic team.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to support the Pharmacy Technical Services department, preparing CIVAS, Cytotoxics, Monoclonal antibodies and clinical trials for adults and paediatrics.

Main duties of the job

The post holder duties will include the supervision and training of ATO's, Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pre-registration pharmacists.The candidate must have hospital Aseptic experience and be prepared to work towards the NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent if they do not already possess this.

The post includes supervisory responsibilities e.g., in-process checking, ensuring daily and weekly tasks are complete, assisting the Technician in running the day-to-day services. You must be able to demonstrate an ability to work with some degree of autonomy and possess both manual and mental dexterity. The physical aspects of the work do involve some prolonged periods of sitting, walking & standing.

The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills and enjoy both an individual challenge and working as part of a dynamic team.

About us

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South-West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.

As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including workforce, key functions such as medication safety, education and training and digital workstreams.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4's '24 Hours in A&E' programme.

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic people with good interpersonal skills who will enjoy being part of this busy friendly team.

Main duties of the job

We currently have full timevacancies in various areas within our modern and diverse pharmacy department including

o Technical Services - MHRA licensed unit manufacturing aseptic preparations, chemotherapy, radiopharmacy and non-sterile creams, ointments and suspensions

o Pharmacy Pre-packing - over labelling of medication, packing orders, receiving deliveries in our MHRA licensed pre-packing unit

o Patient Services - Dispensing inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication from one of our pharmacy locations

o Medicines Supply - Receiving deliveries, packing ward stock orders, placing wholesaler's orders, processing invoices and general stock control duties

Homecare - Processing prescriptions, placing orders, processing invoices, liaising with patients, suppliers and other medical staff and financial reporting

About us

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.

As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff.Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.

Job summary

This is an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced, high calibre pharmacist looking to further advance their career and develop leadership, clinical and prescribing skills within Cancer services at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a 'can do' positive attitude.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic senior pharmacist to make a difference and ensure the best outcomes for our cancer patients. The post holder will work to ensure the continued provision and development of high quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to patients as well as influence senior managers and clinicians within the Cancer Division. We will provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction covering all aspects of Trust work, support from senior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further.

The Pharmacy Service at St George's is highly regarded across the Trust, with over 300 staff members working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including further postgraduate education.

Main duties of the job

o Act as a Senior Pharmacist for Cancer Services.o Deputise for the Team Leader and represent the team within the organisation and across interface boundaries.o Work as an expert pharmacist for cancer services, contributing to advanced decision making.o In conjunction with the Team Leader, manage and implement services designed to improve the pharmaceutical care to patients and extend the boundaries of clinical practice.o Identify and support the facilitation of CIPs within the relevant directorate and participate in financial reporting and drug budget management.o Progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safe and timely provision of medicines.o To participate in clinical audit, research, risk management and clinical guideline development.

The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. You will have good communication skills and be an enthusiastic educator. The ability to work autonomously and with a high level of accountability is essential. They should possess a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and have the relevant hospital pharmacy experience. Experience of working and influencing in a multi-disciplinary team is essential.

About us

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4's '24 Hours in A&E' programme.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year Per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS (inner London)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-8244151-UB-DE

Job locations

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description Job responsibilities *****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role*****

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy)
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice
• Working towards becoming an Independent Non-medical Prescriber
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Desirable

• Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Diploma tutor accreditation
• Formal leadership and management training
• Registered as Independent Non-medical Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner to include some experience managing patients in a relevant speciality
• Experience of directorate work including drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications etc
• Experience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
• Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialty
• Experience of co-ordinating and leading audits
• Experience of pharmacist co-ordinated discharge medication, patient medication history taking

Desirable

• Experience of disciplinary matters

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and at multidisciplinary level
• Applies sound professional judgement to clinical, legal and ethical issues
• Ability to provide highly complex information on Pharmacy Services issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals
• Ability to work positively and calmly under pressure
• Ability to think strategically

Desirable

• Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of wider therapeutics and pharmacology
• Knowledge of NHS issues, priorities, policy, procedures and guidelines and ability to implement these locally
• Demonstrable awareness of and commitment to Clinical Governance
• Experience in mentorship and training skills

Desirable

• Familiarity with CMM computer system

Person Specification Qualifications Essential B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice Working towards becoming an Independent Non-medical Prescriber Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Desirable Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Diploma tutor accreditation Formal leadership and management training Registered as Independent Non-medical Prescriber Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner to include some experience managing patients in a relevant speciality Experience of directorate work including drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications etc Experience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialty Experience of co-ordinating and leading audits Experience of pharmacist co-ordinated discharge medication, patient medication history taking Desirable Experience of disciplinary matters Skills Essential Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and at multidisciplinary level Applies sound professional judgement to clinical, legal and ethical issues Ability to provide highly complex information on Pharmacy Services issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals Ability to work positively and calmly under pressure Ability to think strategically Desirable Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of wider therapeutics and pharmacology Knowledge of NHS issues, priorities, policy, procedures and guidelines and ability to implement these locally Demonstrable awareness of and commitment to Clinical Governance Experience in mentorship and training skills Desirable Familiarity with CMM computer system

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving the lives of older people and helping them remain safe, independent and well at home? We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Frailty Nurse to join our team and make a real difference to some of our most vulnerable patients.

This is a community-focused role, working primarily with patients who are housebound or find it difficult to attend the surgery. Through proactive home visits, you will carry out comprehensive frailty assessments, develop personalised care and support plans, identify unmet needs, and coordinate care with families, carers and partner organisations.

The role is focused on prevention, helping patients stay healthier for longer and reducing avoidable hospital admissions by identifying risks early, supporting self-management where appropriate, and ensuring patients have the right care in place at the right time. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and play a key role in improving their quality of life.

At Fenland Group Practice, we are committed to delivering proactive, person-centred care and investing in innovative services that support our local population. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop our frailty service, giving you the autonomy to make a genuine impact while being supported by experienced colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

This role offers the opportunity to deliver proactive, person-centred care to some of our most vulnerable patients in their own homes. You will undertake home visits for patients who are housebound or who struggle to access GP services, providing holistic assessment, care planning and ongoing support.

Your work will include managing acute and chronic health needs, undertaking long-term condition reviews, supporting patients living with frailty, coordinating care with the wider multidisciplinary team, and helping patients and families navigate health and social care services. You will also play an important role in advance care planning and end of life care discussions, ensuring patients' wishes are understood and respected.

A key aspect of the role will be working closely with carers, identifying support needs and connecting patients and families with appropriate community resources. Through proactive intervention, early identification of deterioration and personalised care planning, you will help improve patient outcomes, enhance quality of life and reduce avoidable hospital admissions.

About us

Fenland Group Practice is a large, forward-thinking GP practice serving communities across Cambridgeshire. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and continually look for innovative ways to improve services for our patients.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, paramedics, healthcare assistants, care coordinators, social prescribers and administrative colleagues who work together to provide excellent care. We are proud of our supportive culture, where teamwork, compassion and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.

We are passionate about proactive healthcare, particularly for patients who are vulnerable, living with long-term conditions or at risk of hospital admission. As a result, we are continually developing services that help patients receive the right care at the right time.

We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and are committed to creating a positive working environment where people feel valued, supported and able to develop their skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a practice that encourages innovation, embraces change and empowers staff to make a genuine difference to patients and the wider community.

Job summary

This role helps colleagues and services by keeping estate and equipment records accurate, making a real difference to safety, compliance and the smooth running of our organisation. You'll be part of the Business and Contracting Team, supporting the Estates Compliance Support Officer and Estates and Security Manager. Your work will help maintain important estate, asset and equipment information, ensuring records are up to date and services have the information they need to operate safely and effectively

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Support the maintenance of estate and asset records, including the organisational asset register
• Help manage portable medical equipment records, servicing schedules and related contracts
• Produce reports and maintain accurate data across a range of systems
• Coordinate maintenance activities and support meetings, including taking notes when required
• Work with colleagues and stakeholders to complete audits and maintain data quality

• A Level 3 qualification in administration, or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Experience working in an office or administrative environment
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong communication skills and a careful approach to handling information
• The ability to organise your workload, work independently and contribute to a supportive team

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Peer Support Worker to join the Gender Identity Clinic based in Daventry. This is a post for an expert by experience; therefore, we are seeking to recruit someone who has lived experience of gender incongruence and undergoing gender transition.

The post will involve supporting service users of the Gender Identity Clinic via the co-production group, psychological and well-being groups and providing individual support and advice where appropriate.

The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist.

We would like to recruit someone who is enthusiastic, a team player and who has good communication skills. Experience of previous support worker roles or supporting others in distress would be an advantage but not essential.

Main duties of the job

To support the well-being of Gender Identity Clinic service users through a variety of means, including by providing individual support

To co-facilitate social, psychoeducation and well-being groups for service users

To work proactively to support service user engagement and involvement, primarily through the co-production working group

To take a person-centred approach when working with service users to acknowledge and value their individual experiences and journey

To share concerns about risk and well-being of service users with other MDT members to enable support for service users

To work with and support the multi-disciplinary team

To contribute to service development, evaluation and quality improvement

To contribute to the development and the updating of written resources for service users, including information on the website and information to be distributed to service users on the waiting list

To liaise with other statutory and voluntary services as necessary

To contribute to teaching of other professionals about gender diversity where appropriate

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

270-TH390-SEC

Job locations

Danetre Hospital

London Road

Daventry

NN11 4DY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support service users attending the GIC either through one-to-one support or in groups.

Support the various groups run by the clinic, including contributing to the development of them.

To take a co-lead role in co-production and support service user engagement in quality improvement initiatives.

Empower service users and respect autonomy.

To work within safeguarding policies and procedures.

To work with and support the multi-disciplinary team

To contribute to service development, evaluation and quality improvement

To contribute to the development and the updating of written resources for service users, including information on the website and information to be distributed to service users on the waiting list

To liaise with other statutory and voluntary services as necessary

To contribute to teaching of other professionals about gender diversity where appropriate

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities To support service users attending the GIC either through one-to-one support or in groups. Support the various groups run by the clinic, including contributing to the development of them. To take a co-lead role in co-production and support service user engagement in quality improvement initiatives. Empower service users and respect autonomy. To work within safeguarding policies and procedures. To work with and support the multi-disciplinary team To contribute to service development, evaluation and quality improvement To contribute to the development and the updating of written resources for service users, including information on the website and information to be distributed to service users on the waiting list To liaise with other statutory and voluntary services as necessary To contribute to teaching of other professionals about gender diversity where appropriate For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Lived Experience
• Experience working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Peer Support Worker/ Lived Experience Advisor
• Experience of supporting people in distress

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Approachable
• Reliable/ Consistent/ Empathic
• Good communication
• Person Centred

Skills

Essential

• Good communicator
• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Can make use of supervision
• Can work autonomously
• Basic IT and keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Experience of delivering group interventions
• Patient involvement and co-production

Person Specification Knowledge Essential Lived Experience Experience working as part of a team Desirable Previous experience as a Peer Support Worker/ Lived Experience Advisor Experience of supporting people in distress Behaviours and Values Essential Approachable Reliable/ Consistent/ Empathic Good communication Person Centred Skills Essential Good communicator Flexible Adaptable Can make use of supervision Can work autonomously Basic IT and keyboard skills Desirable Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision Experience of delivering group interventions Patient involvement and co-production

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Danetre Hospital

London Road

Daventry

NN11 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Danetre Hospital

London Road

Daventry

NN11 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing new service aimed at improving the well-being and psychological functioning of young people at Oakhill STC. The service provides weekly individual and group therapy sessions to young people aged 12 to 18 years of age with an offending history. You will utilise a variety of psychological interventions for both the young person and family members including the SECURE STAIRS framework.

This is an opportunity to provide specialised Occupational Therapy (OT) interventions within the SECURE STAIRS framework - a joint partnership service between Health and the secure estate for the young people. SECURE STAIRS work within a psychological, trauma-informed framework to aid the transitioning of young people to prison/secure hospitals from community settings, with the MDT providing a holistic approach to recovery.

Main duties of the job

The role involves managing a caseload of service users with complex needs, using evidence based/service user centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

As part of the role as a lead clinician, you will be responsible for assessment and completion of comprehensive formulation of risk and treatment needs. Within the service, you will work alongside the MDT in the development and delivery of multi-modal group and 1:1 therapeutic intervention as well as provide specialist assessments to those being transferred to the secure training facility as required. You will also provide support, supervision and leadership within the MDT. You will also hold a caseload of patients with varying difficulties including complete health and social care needs responding effectively to the changing needs of the patient caseload

About us

Oakhill Secure Training Centre is a specialized facility designed to provide a safe and structured environment for boys and girls aged 12 to 18. Our mission is to offer not only security but also care, guidance, and rehabilitation for young individuals in our care.

As part of our dedicated healthcare team, you will work alongside a range of professionals, including nurses, mental health practitioners, and support staff, to provide essential healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of each youth. Our goal is to promote physical and mental well-being, ensuring that every individual receives the support they need to thrive.

At Oakhill, we prioritize creating a nurturing and positive atmosphere where young people feel supported and respected. Through comprehensive care, education, and rehabilitation programs, we strive to empower them with the skills and confidence needed for a brighter future.

Job summary

Could this be the leadership role that defines your career?

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an outstanding Consultant Obstetrician to lead and influence the future of maternity care across Exeter and North Devon.

At a time when maternity services are under significant national focus, this role offers an exciting opportunity to provide visible, compassionate and forward-looking obstetric leadership. As Obstetric/obs Lead, you will help shape a sustainable, high-quality model of care, support a positive safety culture, and work with multi-professional teams to deliver meaningful improvement for women, birthing people and families across Devon.

You will be supported as part of a senior leadership team committed to responding constructively to national learning, strengthening local services, reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for the communities we serve.

Alongside a rewarding career, you will enjoy an exceptional quality of life in Devon, with stunning coastlines, breath-taking national parks, vibrant cities, and welcoming market towns and villages right on your doorstep.

We offer an exceptional recruitment package, including funded visits to Devon, bespoke relocation support for you and your family, and a very significant financial recruitment and retention allowance of up to £50,000, with the level of award determined according to experience and individual circumstances.

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 summary

Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for you to work full time, within our orthopaedic scrub team.

The theatre department has a state of the art facilities across the Trust.

We have twenty seven Adult and Obstetrics theatres within Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust covering a diverse range of both elective and emergency work in a variety of specialties including General Surgery, Robotics, Trauma and Orthopaedics and Obstetrics.

We have position at Theatres at North Tyneside General hospital.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering excellent standards of care and providing patient support Elective Orthopaedic and trauma surgery , advocating on behalf of the dependent patient.
• Undertaking the Scrub practitioner role, ensuring safe environment and practice is maintained.
• Working with, and supporting other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Preparation and monitoring of the environment of care, and equipment.
• Supervising junior colleagues, unregistered staff and students.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.

Job summary

Embrace Medical Centre and Martlesham Heath Surgery are seeking a Lead Practice Nurse toprovide clinical leadership and day-to-day management of the practice nursing team, including Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs).

Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide expert clinical care alongside leadership and oversight of the nursing service. They will support the development of the nursing team, ensuring appropriate standards of clinical practice, competency, training and professional development are maintained.

Main duties of the job

• Providing day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to the nursing team.
• Supporting staff development, competency assessment and training.
• Coordinating nursing rotas and clinical cover to support safe service delivery.
• Delivering clinical care including long-term condition management, health promotion, preventative care, immunisations, screening and treatment room services.
• Supporting care for patients with complex and long-term conditions, including older, frail and housebound patients.
• Leading and supporting Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).
• Supporting clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Maintaining appropriate clinical standards, policies, protocols and procedures.
• Working with the Practice Management Team to support CQC, NHS and professional requirements.
• Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated patient care.
• Supporting the development and improvement of nursing services in response to patient needs and national guidance.
• Acting as a clinical role model and promoting a positive learning environment.

About us

We are a small but passionate and close knit surgery located in Kesgrave, surrounded by affluent and prosperous areas on the outskirts of Ipswich. Our staff and patients are held with the upmost importance and we strive daily to look after them to the highest possible standard. All staff from clinical to non-clinical are offered a well-balanced workload and have full access to a supportive team both in and out of their specialist area.

Embrace Medical Centre itself is a practice using SystmOne clinical system. We are pleased to announce our connection with the new Wolsey PCN, this new collaboration is between a select number of GP practices within the local area.

Job summary

The postholder would be working with the local Lung Cancer teams and the Lung Site Specific Team of Clinical and Medical Oncologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Pharmacy Prescribers and other professionals at Velindre Cancer Centre.

Velindre Cancer Centre in collaboration with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) has developed a business plan in providing an AOS Consultant outreach service across the South East Wales footprint. It is recognised that, in order to achieve a transformation in outcomes and experience for patients with cancer in South East Wales, it is essential to have a coordinated and aligned approach to change across the whole cancer system. This change is to aids timely, regular support to health boards (HBs).

Main duties of the job

Lung Cancer

The post holder will provide clinical oncology services for patients with lung cancer in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, working closely with Consultant Clinical Oncologists, Professor Paul Shaw and Dr Po Chan, alongside Health Board Respiratory teams, clinical nurse specialists and Velindre based research team and clinical trials nurses. There is a weekly MDT meeting and a new patient/follow-up clinic at the Health Board, and a SACT clinic at VCC supported by CNS and non-medical prescribers.

Estimated new patient numbers for post-holder: 60-80 per annum (with Health Board respiratory team follow-up according to agreed protocols).

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

120-MD013-0926

Job locations

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road

Whitchurch

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Specialist Register with one of the following: - i. CCT within 6 months of interview ii. CESR iii. European Community Rights
• FRCR (UK)

Desirable

• Research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Site specialist interest in lung cancer.
• Experience of MDT decision making.
• Experience of RT planning for lung cancer.
• Experience of RT for palliative and emergency indications.
• Independent prescribing of SACT for lung cancer.
• Acute Oncology on call experience (junior level, supervised)
• Experience of recruitment to clinical trials.
• Teaching Experience

Desirable

• Recent site specialist interest in lung cancer.
• Acute Oncology Service experience (senior level)
• Experience of lung SABR.

Skills

Essential

• Team Working
• Understanding of research methods and prior experience of clinical research trials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff

Desirable

• Attendance on teaching and/or clinical management course.

Knowledge

Essential

• Site specialist knowledge in lung cancer.
• Knowledge of general management of acute toxicities of SACT and radiotherapy

Desirable

• Site specialist knowledge in lung cancer.
• Specialist management of acute oncological emergencies including immunotherapy toxicities.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC Specialist Register with one of the following: - i. CCT within 6 months of interview ii. CESR iii. European Community Rights FRCR (UK) Desirable Research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) Experience Essential Site specialist interest in lung cancer. Experience of MDT decision making. Experience of RT planning for lung cancer. Experience of RT for palliative and emergency indications. Independent prescribing of SACT for lung cancer. Acute Oncology on call experience (junior level, supervised) Experience of recruitment to clinical trials. Teaching Experience Desirable Recent site specialist interest in lung cancer. Acute Oncology Service experience (senior level) Experience of lung SABR. Skills Essential Team Working Understanding of research methods and prior experience of clinical research trials. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff Desirable Attendance on teaching and/or clinical management course. Knowledge Essential Site specialist knowledge in lung cancer. Knowledge of general management of acute toxicities of SACT and radiotherapy Desirable Site specialist knowledge in lung cancer. Specialist management of acute oncological emergencies including immunotherapy toxicities.

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

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road

Whitchurch

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road

Whitchurch

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

An exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join The Birches Respite Team has become available. The team provides health care and support to children and young people with complex health needs across a variety of settings within the community. The service provides care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so a willingness to work shifts, including night shifts, is essential.

You will be supported to learn clinical skills such as tracheostomy care, gastrostomy feeding, suction (etc) utilising a competency-based framework. Once competent and confident, you will be expected to work without direct supervision within the scope of your training Experience working with children or young people who require long-term ventilation or have complex health needs would be beneficial but not essential.

Experience working with children or young people who require long-term ventilation or have complex health needs would be beneficial but not essential.

Main duties of the job

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Job summary

37.5 hrs Trainee Mammographer posts available.

Successful candidates must have a HCPC registration in Diagnostic Radiography and will be expected to complete a PgC in Mammography.

Post starts at band 5 raising to band 6 on completion of the PgC ( if successful applicants current post is band 6, this will remain).

Majority of training will be at CIC however on completion of the certificate Cross site working will be expected.

The North Cumbria Breast Imaging Unit offers a wide range of high-quality services for all patients with breast problems. It is also the centre for the North Cumbria Breast Screening Programme. All care is patient-centred and is delivered within a supportive environment by a team of experts, who are all specialists within their own field.

We are a friendly department based across two sites making the most of the skills of both Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners by encouraging role development and advanced practice having adopted the four-tier structure with 1 Consultant Mammographers and 3 Advanced Practitioners in post.

We are looking for a qualified Female* Mammographer to join our breast imaging team. Training will be provided for the right applicant. The Post holder will be based at West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven but will be expected to travel Cumberland Infirmary if required.

* Due to the nature of the work this post is only open to female applicants. This provision applies under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 section 7 (2)(d)

Main duties of the job

You will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team providing both screening and symptomatic breast imaging to the population of North and West Cumbria. You will gain a wealth of experience in breast imaging supported by the existing breast imaging team.

The North Cumbria Breast Screening Unit provides screening to approximately 22,500 women per year between the ages of 50-70 as part of the National Health Service Breast Programme.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £48,117 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8168150-A

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital/ Cumberland Infirmary

Homewood Road/ Newtown Road

Whitehaven/Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oBSc Radiography or equivalent.
• oCurrent HCPC registration.
• oGood command of the English language with a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• oPost Graduate qualifications at Masters level in Mammographic practice

Desirable

• oEssential IT skills or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oRadiography
• oWide range of practical experience
• oExperience of supervision of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff.
• oKnowledge of National Health Service Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic services
• oRadiation Protection
• oContinuing professional development with portfolio.

Desirable

• oBreast Imaging.
• oNational Health Service Breast Screening Service Programme for England.
• oExperience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
• oKnowledge of screening services.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oWell-developed communication and interpersonal skills whilst respecting confidentiality
• oLeadership skills.
• oDemonstrate good organisational and time management skills
• oDemonstrate problem solving and decision making skills
• oDemonstrate the ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable environment, maintaining a calm & professional manner.
• oGood attention to detail.

Desirable

• oAbility to exercise own initiative and judgement, and assess clinical situations

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBSc Radiography or equivalent. oCurrent HCPC registration. oGood command of the English language with a good standard of literacy and numeracy. oPost Graduate qualifications at Masters level in Mammographic practice Desirable oEssential IT skills or equivalent. Knowledge and Experience Essential oRadiography oWide range of practical experience oExperience of supervision of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff. oKnowledge of National Health Service Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic services oRadiation Protection oContinuing professional development with portfolio. Desirable oBreast Imaging. oNational Health Service Breast Screening Service Programme for England. oExperience of working in a multidisciplinary team. oKnowledge of screening services. Skills and Aptitudes Essential oWell-developed communication and interpersonal skills whilst respecting confidentiality oLeadership skills. oDemonstrate good organisational and time management skills oDemonstrate problem solving and decision making skills oDemonstrate the ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable environment, maintaining a calm & professional manner. oGood attention to detail. Desirable oAbility to exercise own initiative and judgement, and assess clinical situations

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital/ Cumberland Infirmary

Homewood Road/ Newtown Road

Whitehaven/Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital/ Cumberland Infirmary

Homewood Road/ Newtown Road

Whitehaven/Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post will comprise up to 10.3 sessions, including 8 sessions/wk at City Hospice and 2 sessions/wk with the specialist palliative care hospital support team at Velindre University NHS Trust and 0.3 sessions/wk for out of hours commitments. The post holder will be employed through VUNHST which employs all consultants in palliative medicine in the Cardiff and Vale region via a hub and spokes model.

Sample Job Plans

The duties described here are provisional and will be the subject of review. They will form a composite part of the job plan, which will be agreed between the post holder and Clinical Director for Palliative Medicine at Velindre University NHS Trust or nominated deputy.

1. In patient

AM:

Mon, MDT City Hospice.

Tues, Domiciliary visits City Hospice .

Wed, VCC Inpatient/Acute Oncology Service/Board & Ward round incl Future Care Planning work and symptom management

Thu, Clinic City Hospice

Fri, Integrated palliative medicine clinic or domiciliary visits

PM:

Mon, SPA

Tue , Clinical Administration

Wed, VCC Future Care Planning, Acute Oncology input and palliative care inpatient review

Thu, Clinical administration/Clinical governance activities

Fri, SPA

Main duties of the job

• To act as a Specialist Palliative Medicine Consultant to all clinical services at City Hospice and contribute to sessions in Velindre Cancer Centre under auspices of Velindre University NHS Trust
• To provide high quality, timely, patient-centred and consultant led care for in-patients, outpatients, day-case and community-based patients and those accessing oncology assessment unit, radiotherapy and other services
• To work to ensure an integrated model of palliative care service delivery to all patients within the catchment areas Velindre services by collaborating closely with other specialist and generalist palliative care providers.
• To assess and manage patients attending Velindre who are acutely unwell and symptomatic, including acute oncology service input
• To contribute to teaching, audit, quality improvement and research activities
• To take on appropriate management and clinical governance responsibilities.
• To participate in an on-call rota providing 24/7 out of hours support to all hospitals, specialist palliative care in-patient units and community-based patients within the Cardiff and Vale University Heath Board Areas

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months from start date due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

About us

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Job summary

Director of Clinical Services | Spire Bushey Hospital | Bushey, Hertfordshire | Full Time | Competitive Executive Package + Excellent Benefits

Spire Bushey Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an accomplished and motivated Director of Clinical Services to join the Hospital Senior Leadership Team.

This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for providing strategic direction, operational leadership and professional oversight across all clinical services within the hospital. Reporting directly to the Hospital Director, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the hospital, driving clinical excellence, operational performance, service innovation and sustainable growth, whilst ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety and governance.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you will work collaboratively with consultants, clinical leaders and corporate stakeholders to deliver the hospital's Annual Operating Plan, clinical strategy and business objectives. supporting the continued development and expansion of services.

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

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As Director of Clinical Services, you will provide visible leadership, ensuring the delivery of outstanding patient outcomes, exceptional patient experience and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of the hospital's clinical strategy, ensuring alignment with wider corporate objectives and growth ambitions.
• Contribute to the overall business strategy, supporting service development, investment opportunities and innovation across clinical services.
• Work in partnership with the Hospital Director, consultant body and senior leadership team to deliver the Annual Operating Plan and long-term strategic objectives.

Operational Leadership

• Provide overall operational management and leadership across all clinical service areas.
• Ensure services are safe, effective, responsive and patient-centred whilst maintaining operational efficiency and financial sustainability.
• Deliver strong business performance, balancing high-quality healthcare provision with sound financial management.
• Lead and develop a high-performing clinical leadership team, fostering accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Participate in the Senior Management On-Call rota and deputise for the Hospital Director as required.

Clinical Quality, Governance and Patient Safety

People Leadership and Culture

About us

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

Job summary

We are seeking experienced registered nurses to join our All Age Continuing Care team as AACC Senior Nurse Assessors. This is an opportunity to use your clinical judgement, assessment skills and partnership-working experience to support fair, robust and person-centred decisions for people with complex health needs. You will undertake assessments and reviews, coordinate multidisciplinary input and manage a defined caseload across a range of care settings. We are looking for confident and compassionate clinicians who can analyse complex information, communicate sensitively and maintain high professional standards in a changing service.

This role will require weekly office-based working in line with the hybrid working policies set out for each ICB, with office bases available in Coventry, Warwick, Worcester and Hereford for all staff to use. While this role is expected to be place-based, travel may be required across the cluster and to care settings as needed.

NHS Coventry & Warwickshire ICB and NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICB are working together as a cluster with a shared management team. The ICBs recognise the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business and encourage people from the armed forces community to apply for our vacancies.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake comprehensive CHC and FNC assessments and reviews, including Fast Track pathways, using the relevant National Framework to support evidence-based recommendations. You will manage a caseload, monitor and review care packages, assess risk and contribute to safe, responsive care planning.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary activity and work closely with health, social care, independent and voluntary sector partners. You will explain complex and sensitive decisions to individuals, families and carers, identify and escalate safeguarding or quality concerns, and contribute to complaints, quality assurance, clinical governance and service improvement. You will also support transition planning for young people moving from Childrens Continuing Care into adult CHC services.

About us

The NHS is a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work, full of challenges and opportunities. We are a dynamic, forward-looking organisation, passionate about working together with our health and social care partners to ensure services are integrated, seamless and offer a high-quality patient experience. We thrive on building strong relationships with patients, communities, partners and providers.

Our AACC team works across the two-ICB cluster to deliver consistent, high-quality CHC and FNC processes. You will join a collaborative clinical service focused on sound decision-making, strong professional relationships, patient experience, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

We provide a supportive and collaborative environment where we work with our staff to provide opportunities for you to reach your full potential and to develop a rewarding career within an exciting and evolving environment. We aim to enable our employees to achieve a positive work-life balance through a blend of collaborative workplace attendance combined with regular home working.

Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of attractive benefits including:

Employee Assistance programmes

Competitive NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement, which increases in line with service

Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance

Please note we operate a probationary period of up to 6 months for new appointments.

Job summary

We have a new 12 month (fixed term) vacancy for a diagnostic radiology (DR) physicist within the Radiological Sciences Unit of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT), due to a career break.

The successful applicants will work in a helpful, friendly and dynamic team, delivering scientific advice and technical support in diagnostic radiology and radiation safety to ICHNT and external organisations.

The position offers excellent opportunities for learning and developing skills, and will broaden your experience across all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety. Ideally, you will have working experience in some or all of the areas of quality assurance and radiation safety, and will be a clinical scientist registered with HCPC.

Candidates with less experience (currently training in the Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection specialism or working towards HCPC registration via route 2) are encouraged to apply as training and support will be available (subject to an amended job description and salary band).

The Trust has a full range of state-of-the-art imaging equipment and a dose management system. We provide a broad range of clinical service support, teaching and research in all imaging related healthcare disciplines - radiology (diagnostic, screening, interventional), breast and cardiology - and research and development is encouraged.

Main duties of the job

• Contribute to the development and delivery of day-to-day management of the Quality Assurance programme for x-ray equipment within the Trust and Service Level Agreement customers.
• Providing routine quality assurance, performance assessment, auditing in support of x-ray equipment. This involves high precision, complex measurements and safe use of radiation.
• Acceptance testing of new radiological physics installations across the Trust and for Service Level Agreement customers.
• Day to day troubleshooting of x-ray equipment across the Trust and for Service Level Agreement customers.
• Contribute to the development, use and maintenance of software applications support in support of the clinical use and Quality Assurance of imaging equipment
• Provide day-to-day supervision of trainee Clinical Scientists
• Teach specialised information to large groups (>20 people) within the Trust and on external courses.
• Participate in and support research and development within Radiological Physics, RSU and Imaging
• Take part in clinical audits
• Present their scientific findings at conferences; the impact of this could be national / international.

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.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment

www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2720

Job locations

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Honours degree in a relevant subject
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or ability to achieve this within a reasonable timescale

Desirable

• Successful completion of Scientist Training Programme in Medical Physics, or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in radiation safety applied to use of ionising radiation in medicine and of diagnostic radiology physics
• Experience in DR quality assurance (able to test a wide range of diagnostic x-ray imaging equipment - simple to mid-range systems independently, more complex systems with supervision
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging procedures
• Some experience of working in a clinical environment

Desirable

• Working towards MPE accreditation

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
• Ability to interpret and apply such relevant guidance and legislation
• Able to work independently providing specialist advice to the Trust
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Word & Excel); able to set up databases and spreadsheets and extract information

Desirable

• Experience of computer programming e.g. ImageJ
• Statistical analysis techniques
• Knowledge of wider clinical issues and their implications
• Good communication of complex physics to staff with a range of backgrounds

Person Specification Education Essential Honours degree in a relevant subject MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or ability to achieve this within a reasonable timescale Desirable Successful completion of Scientist Training Programme in Medical Physics, or equivalent Experience Essential Relevant experience in radiation safety applied to use of ionising radiation in medicine and of diagnostic radiology physics Experience in DR quality assurance (able to test a wide range of diagnostic x-ray imaging equipment - simple to mid-range systems independently, more complex systems with supervision Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging procedures Some experience of working in a clinical environment Desirable Working towards MPE accreditation Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines Ability to interpret and apply such relevant guidance and legislation Able to work independently providing specialist advice to the Trust Proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Word & Excel); able to set up databases and spreadsheets and extract information Desirable Experience of computer programming e.g. ImageJ Statistical analysis techniques Knowledge of wider clinical issues and their implications Good communication of complex physics to staff with a range of backgrounds

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Botesdale Health Centre are keen to welcome an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to their team on a part-time basis for 28.5 hours per week. As a key member of the team, the ANP will asses, diagnose, treat and prescribe autonomously for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.

Main duties of the job

• 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
• 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

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 summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join Mansfield North Primary Care Network, supporting approximately 60,000 patients across five GP practices. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality medicines optimisation, long-term condition management and clinical medication reviews across a variety of primary care settings, including GP practices, care homes and patients' homes. You will work closely with GPs, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses and other health and social care professionals, while receiving support and mentorship from experienced Senior Clinical Pharmacists and Neighbourhood Lead Pharmacists. The role also offers the opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise and progress towards becoming an Independent Prescriber if not already qualified.

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver patient-facing clinical medication reviews and long-term condition clinics, supporting patients with complex polypharmacy, improving medicines optimisation and helping to achieve better health outcomes.

• Provide expert medicines advice to patients and healthcare professionals, supporting prescribing processes, medicines reconciliation, repeat prescribing, discharge management and safer prescribing initiatives.

• Lead and contribute to quality improvement projects, audits and PCN workstreams while supporting Pharmacy Technicians, driving service development and promoting best practice across the Primary Care Network.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) and current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio

• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation, prescribing principles and long-term condition management, with the ability to make evidence-based clinical recommendations.

About us

PICS is the employer for this role. We collaborate with patients and partners to design and deliver clinically robust health and social care solution through Community Services, Out of Hospital Services, GP Practices, and Primary Care Networks. Find out more about us: http://picsnhs.org.uk/.

Benefits of working for PICS

We offer a comprehensive package which includes:

• NHS Pension 2015 Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive leave entitlement that includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions
• Access to education and training opportunities, depending on your role (CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, support professional development)
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with support from a wide variety of professionals
• A flexible approach to a work-life balance
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• All staff events and conferences
• Staff engagement (Wellbeing Group, EDI Network, Staff Focus group)
• Free parking across many sites
• Personalised induction into the company and job role

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0220-26-00010MN

Job locations

Mansfield North PCN

Nottinghamshire

NG19 8BL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Neighbourhood team working and Management of neighbourhood technicians

To manage and support the neighbourhood PCN technicians in their development and completion of the CPPE primary care education pathway and delivery of key PCN workstreams, including IIF targets.

Face to face support for the technician within the neighbourhood and close working with other PCN pharmacists within the neighbourhood and wider PCN.

Patient facing long-term condition clinics

See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g., COPD, asthma). Review the on-going need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e., medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to Senior Pharmacists or GPs for medicine improvement.

Patient facing clinical medication review

Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring.

Patient facing care home medication review

Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the Senior Clinical Pharmacist, nurses or GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.

Patient facing domiciliary clinical medication review

Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the Senior Clinical Pharmacists, Nurses and GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences.

Management of common/minor/self-limiting aliments

Managing caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

Patient facing medicines support

Provide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries, and concerns about their medicines in the practice.

Telephone medicines support

Provide a telephone help line for patients with questions, queries, and concerns about their medicines.

Medicine information to practice staff and patients

Answers all medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g., community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes.

Unplanned hospital admissions

Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups.

Management of medicines at discharge from hospital

To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and Community Pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g., those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes).

Signposting

Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate Healthcare Professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time e.g., pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.

Repeat prescribing

Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.

Risk stratification

Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.

Service development

Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g., advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets).

Information management

Analyse, interpret, and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.

Medicines quality improvement

Undertake simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.

Medicines safety

Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.

Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations

Monitor practice prescribing against the local health economys RAG list and make recommendations to GPs for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs). Assist practices in seeing and maintaining a practice formulary that is hosted on the practices computer system. Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages.

Education and training

Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.

Care Quality Commission

Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.

Public health

To support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public.

Collaborative working relationships

The post holder will:

• Recognise the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient care

• Demonstrate use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g., CCGs)

• Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team

• Recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary

• Actively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside the practice and locality

• Foster and maintain strong links with all services across locality

• Explore the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships

• Demonstrate ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teams

• Liaise with CCG colleagues including CCG Pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit

• Liaise with CCG pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Management/ Optimisation to benefit from peer support

• Liaise with other GP Practices and staff as needed for the collective benefit of patients including but not limited to:
• Patients
• GP, Nurses, and other practice staff
• Other healthcare professionals including CCG pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, optometrists, dentists, health and social care teams and dieticians etc
• Locality / GP prescribing lead

• Locality managers

• Community nurses and other allied health professionals

• Community and hospital pharmacy teams

• Hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisation

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio

• Has experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice

• May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification.

• Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate

• Able to follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct

• Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.

NB: it is anticipated of qualification held may vary according to the level of position and the components of the role being carried out, see person specification that the level.

Leadership

• Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace.

• Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision

• Engage with Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) and involves PPGs in development of the role and practices

• Demonstrate ability to improve quality within limitations of service

• Review yearly progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others.

• Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals

• Promote diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example.

Management

• Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service

• Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation

• Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice

• Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocol

• Follow professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management

• Demonstrate ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team

For more information, please see supporting information.

Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIESNeighbourhood team working and Management of neighbourhood techniciansTo manage and support the neighbourhood PCN technicians in their development and completion of the CPPE primary care education pathway and delivery of key PCN workstreams, including IIF targets.Face to face support for the technician within the neighbourhood and close working with other PCN pharmacists within the neighbourhood and wider PCN.Patient facing long-term condition clinicsSee (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g., COPD, asthma). Review the on-going need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e., medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to Senior Pharmacists or GPs for medicine improvement.Patient facing clinical medication reviewUndertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring.Patient facing care home medication reviewUndertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the Senior Clinical Pharmacist, nurses or GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.Patient facing domiciliary clinical medication reviewUndertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the Senior Clinical Pharmacists, Nurses and GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences.Management of common/minor/self-limiting alimentsManaging caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate.Patient facing medicines supportProvide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries, and concerns about their medicines in the practice.Telephone medicines supportProvide a telephone help line for patients with questions, queries, and concerns about their medicines.Medicine information to practice staff and patientsAnswers all medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g., community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes.Unplanned hospital admissionsReview the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups.Management of medicines at discharge from hospitalTo reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and Community Pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g., those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes).SignpostingEnsure that patients are referred to the appropriate Healthcare Professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time e.g., pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.Repeat prescribingProduce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.Risk stratificationIdentification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.Service developmentContribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g., advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets).Information managementAnalyse, interpret, and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.Medicines quality improvementUndertake simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.Medicines safetyImplement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendationsMonitor practice prescribing against the local health economys RAG list and make recommendations to GPs for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs). Assist practices in seeing and maintaining a practice formulary that is hosted on the practices computer system. Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages.Education and trainingProvide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.Care Quality CommissionWork with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.Public healthTo support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public.Collaborative working relationshipsThe post holder will:Recognise the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient careDemonstrate use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g., CCGs)Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a teamRecognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessaryActively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside the practice and localityFoster and maintain strong links with all services across localityExplore the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationshipsDemonstrate ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teamsLiaise with CCG colleagues including CCG Pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefitLiaise with CCG pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Management/ Optimisation to benefit from peer supportLiaise with other GP Practices and staff as needed for the collective benefit of patients including but not limited to:PatientsGP, Nurses, and other practice staffOther healthcare professionals including CCG pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, optometrists, dentists, health and social care teams and dieticians etc Locality / GP prescribing leadLocality managersCommunity nurses and other allied health professionalsCommunity and hospital pharmacy teamsHospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisationKnowledge, skills, and experienceCompletion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilMinimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolioHas experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practiceMay hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification.Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriateAble to follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conductInvolves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.NB: it is anticipated of qualification held may vary according to the level of position and the components of the role being carried out, see person specification that the level.LeadershipDemonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace.Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace visionEngage with Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) and involves PPGs in development of the role and practicesDemonstrate ability to improve quality within limitations of serviceReview yearly progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others.Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goalsPromote diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example.ManagementDemonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or serviceDemonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisationDemonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practiceDemonstrate ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocolFollow professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance managementDemonstrate ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the teamFor more information, please see supporting information.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
• Please provide your registration number of your GPhC professional registration.

Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance. Personal Qualities Essential Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply. Experience Essential Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance. Qualifications Essential Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary. Please provide your registration number of your GPhC professional registration.

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

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Mansfield North PCN

Nottinghamshire

NG19 8BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Mansfield North PCN

Nottinghamshire

NG19 8BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Research Nurse to join the Advanced Immune and Cell Therapy (AICT) Research Team. The AICT team is an early phase clinical trials team specialising in the delivery of cell therapy studies and complex immunotherapy trials across a range of solid cancer types. The team strives to deliver the next generation of innovative cancer treatments for solid tumors. Examples of our cell therapy studies include CAR-T, TIL and TCR trials.The band 7 Clinical Research Nurse is expected to provide leadership of the AICT Research team and manage a varied and growing portfolio of early phase oncology studies.Central to this role is the responsibility of assessing and managing the care pathways including the delivery of all specified treatments for participants in research within a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities of the post include the co-ordination of the cell therapy and complex immunotherapy trial protocols and providing support for early phase solid tumour trial patients.The Band 7 Clinical Research Nurse will use their role to enhance the team's ability and capacity to undertake high quality clinical research by developing knowledge, skills, and practice within the team.A background in research and oncology, flexibility in working, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

The Band 7 Clinical Research Nurse will be involved in every stage of the portfolio activities including feasibility reviews of new clinical trial opportunities, set-up and activation of new trials, patient recruitment and management, supporting team with data query resolution, reviewing protocol amendments, providing patient-centred insights to the research delivery team by supporting both the patients and the team through all aspects of clinical research of the AICT portfolio.With support from the team the Band 7 Clinical Research Nurse will ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the patients is maintained within the requirement of the multi-regulatory frameworks for clinical research ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP standards and Trust SOPs.They will provide support, induction, continued supervision and management of the AICT research team and Demonstrate awareness and contribution to divisional, Trust and national objectives and strategies.By utilising national frameworks for auditing patients experience the Band 7 Clinical Research Nurse will ensure the patients participating in AICT portfolio studies will have the best possible experience whilst participating in clinical research.They will raise the profile of the clinical research nurse and clinical trials within the trust by engaging in promotional events relating to clinical research with attendance and contributions at local, national and international meetings.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-111258-RI-LM

Job locations

AICT - Q02054

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Research Co-ordination Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research. Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols. Oversee the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for clinical trials within team. As project lead, ensures permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment. Undertake feasibility and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols in conjunction with Team Leader, Principal Investigator and Senior Clinical Trials Co-Ordinator Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner. Awareness of trial specific, regional, and national targets. Initiate new recruitment strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials including engagement with the research network. In conjunction with Team Leader lead on the delegation of all trial related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP. Work with team leader and sponsor companies in the preparation and negotiation of financial contracts for individual trials. Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings. In conjunction with Team Leader, oversee appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity

Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities Assimilation of highly complex information relating to clinical trials and communication to patients at a level appropriate to their understanding. Ensure highly sensitive information is communicated to patients, relatives, and careers regarding prognosis Responsible for the development, implementation, and review of specialist care pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel. Demonstration of expert knowledge in specialist area to maintain clinical excellence. Set up processes/patient pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel from specialist research areas to promote a cost-effective timely service for individual protocols (shared care pathways, specialist clinics, etc.). Support Team Leader in delivering divisional and trust strategic objectives including performance indicators and metrics. Escalation of governance issues impacting on delivery of job purpose. To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients and act as adviser to other health care professionals. Responsibility for maintenance and development of professional knowledge and practice by attending mandatory and specialist training (e.g., GCP) in accordance with local policy Ensuring care delivery standards in accordance with trial protocol, local policy, NMC Code of Practice Conduct and current best practice Development and maintenance of a high-quality service by:o Overseeing the safe administration of all licensed and unlicensed medicinal products within the context of a clinical trial.o Overseeing assessment and evaluation of treatment toxicities and initiation of appropriate intervention.o Contribute to development of specialist Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines Provide education and support for non-research staff in the delivery of protocol driven treatment for all patients. Participate in monitoring and audit activities within research team To carry out non-medical prescribing within scope of professional practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and national legislation (optional and depending on clinical service needs).

Personal Education, Training and Development Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning. Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system. Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence-based care by continuing professional development. Participation in trust-wide education programs and study days. Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate. To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes. Attendance at team and divisional meetings.

Staff Management and Development In conjunction with the team leader, provide the induction, continued supervision and management of the research teams. In conjunction with the team leader, be responsible for ensuring all members of the research nurse team undergo regular appraisal and support appropriate training and development opportunities in line with role requirements. Lead on the development of specialist study days within own research team Provide specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders. Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings Be responsible for the development of members of the research team.

EU DIRECTIVE ICH/GCPAll personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Research Co-ordination Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research. Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols. Oversee the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for clinical trials within team. As project lead, ensures permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment. Undertake feasibility and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols in conjunction with Team Leader, Principal Investigator and Senior Clinical Trials Co-Ordinator Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner. Awareness of trial specific, regional, and national targets. Initiate new recruitment strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials including engagement with the research network. In conjunction with Team Leader lead on the delegation of all trial related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP. Work with team leader and sponsor companies in the preparation and negotiation of financial contracts for individual trials. Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings. In conjunction with Team Leader, oversee appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities Assimilation of highly complex information relating to clinical trials and communication to patients at a level appropriate to their understanding. Ensure highly sensitive information is communicated to patients, relatives, and careers regarding prognosis Responsible for the development, implementation, and review of specialist care pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel. Demonstration of expert knowledge in specialist area to maintain clinical excellence. Set up processes/patient pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel from specialist research areas to promote a cost-effective timely service for individual protocols (shared care pathways, specialist clinics, etc.). Support Team Leader in delivering divisional and trust strategic objectives including performance indicators and metrics. Escalation of governance issues impacting on delivery of job purpose. To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients and act as adviser to other health care professionals. Responsibility for maintenance and development of professional knowledge and practice by attending mandatory and specialist training (e.g., GCP) in accordance with local policy Ensuring care delivery standards in accordance with trial protocol, local policy, NMC Code of Practice Conduct and current best practice Development and maintenance of a high-quality service by:o Overseeing the safe administration of all licensed and unlicensed medicinal products within the context of a clinical trial.o Overseeing assessment and evaluation of treatment toxicities and initiation of appropriate intervention.o Contribute to development of specialist Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines Provide education and support for non-research staff in the delivery of protocol driven treatment for all patients. Participate in monitoring and audit activities within research team To carry out non-medical prescribing within scope of professional practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and national legislation (optional and depending on clinical service needs). Personal Education, Training and Development Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning. Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system. Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence-based care by continuing professional development. Participation in trust-wide education programs and study days. Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate. To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes. Attendance at team and divisional meetings. Staff Management and Development In conjunction with the team leader, provide the induction, continued supervision and management of the research teams. In conjunction with the team leader, be responsible for ensuring all members of the research nurse team undergo regular appraisal and support appropriate training and development opportunities in line with role requirements. Lead on the development of specialist study days within own research team Provide specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders. Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings Be responsible for the development of members of the research team. EU DIRECTIVE ICH/GCPAll personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse -Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
• First Degree or relevant experience GCP/ICH recognised recent training

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in oncology and/or clinical research

Experience

Essential

• Relevant oncology nursing experience
• Clinical research experience or other relevant experience related to specialism
• Experience in coordinating clinical trials from initiation to closure including archiving
• Proven evidence of service improvement
• Experience of working autonomously and part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• Experience of managing Clinical Research Teams
• Experience of clinical audits both internal and external
• Experience of writing standards operating procedures for clinical research and individual protocols

Skills

Essential

• Highly effective communication skills
• Effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries
• Good written and analytical skills
• Involvement in informed consent process within scope of professional practice
• Co-ordinates care pathway for patients and carers participating in clinical research
• Manages, assesses and supports the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer
• Able to manage work autonomously
• Training and leadership skills
• Demonstrable IT Skills able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• Intra-venous access and cannulation skills administration of clinical trial therapies
• Good presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Has a working and intellectual knowledge of the purpose of clinical research
• Has specialist knowledge of Research Ethics Committees and has been actively involved in the process of gaining relevant clinical trial approval and is able to guide members of the research team through the approval process
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area
• Maintain Professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees
• Knowledge of the purpose of clinical research

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues
• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours

Desirable

• Assertiveness

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse -Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council First Degree or relevant experience GCP/ICH recognised recent training Desirable Post-graduate qualification in oncology and/or clinical research Experience Essential Relevant oncology nursing experience Clinical research experience or other relevant experience related to specialism Experience in coordinating clinical trials from initiation to closure including archiving Proven evidence of service improvement Experience of working autonomously and part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Desirable Experience of managing Clinical Research Teams Experience of clinical audits both internal and external Experience of writing standards operating procedures for clinical research and individual protocols Skills Essential Highly effective communication skills Effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries Good written and analytical skills Involvement in informed consent process within scope of professional practice Co-ordinates care pathway for patients and carers participating in clinical research Manages, assesses and supports the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer Able to manage work autonomously Training and leadership skills Demonstrable IT Skills able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Desirable Intra-venous access and cannulation skills administration of clinical trial therapies Good presentation skills Knowledge Essential Has a working and intellectual knowledge of the purpose of clinical research Has specialist knowledge of Research Ethics Committees and has been actively involved in the process of gaining relevant clinical trial approval and is able to guide members of the research team through the approval process Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area Maintain Professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues Desirable Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees Knowledge of the purpose of clinical research Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues Demonstrates flexibility in working hours Desirable Assertiveness

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

AICT - Q02054

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

AICT - Q02054

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated nurse to join the HPB & NET team. The position is part time 32.5 hours per week. Work pattern to be negotiated.The post will involve offering specialist nursing input to patients with HPB cancer & NETs. Together with the established HPB & NET team and multi-disciplinary team, the Associate CNS will aim to deliver an enhanced patient experience. The Associate CNS will work within the busy and dynamic HPB & NET team. Most patients will be receiving treatment to control their cancer and often have supportive and palliative needs. Sign posting patients to appropriate services, providing advice, support and symptom management is a fundamental aspect of the CNS role. They will be line-managed and work in conjunction with the Band 7 HPB & NET Clinical Nurse Specialist providing cover for all medical oncology patients with a HPB cancer & NETs.The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven to improve patient care. The candidate must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. They will also have well-developed clinical and professional leadership skills to encourage and promote best outcomes for patients, their relatives, and carers. The ability to work autonomously is paramount for this post together with confidence to engage and work with a range of colleagues at all levels and from all professional groups.

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist support and advice to patients with HPB cancers and NETs and act as their keyworker. You will oversee and co-ordinate care, to deliver a supportive nursing service for patients and their families receiving treatment at The Christie. You will be responsible for delivering specialist CNS cancer care across organisational, professional, and geographical boundaries both autonomously and as part of a dedicated team.

We welcome you to contact us for an informal chat about this opportunity.Please contact Natalie Barratt [email protected], Kelly Farrell [email protected], Katie Doohan Doohan [email protected] and Christina Nuttall [email protected] for further information. Or by telephone on 0161 4468099 or 0161- 9187965

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

413-110782-CNS-LM

Job locations

Medical Oncology Nursing - E00032

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Outline of Functions

To act as a key contact for patients with HPB & NETs, carers and other healthcare professionals.

To provide advice, support and symptom management for patients, carers and other professionals.

To be aware of current best practice in relation to the treatment and management of patients with HPB and NETs.

To undertake clinical and organisational audit in order to improve practice.

Clinical duties

1. To accept referrals and undertake a holistic assessment of patient needs.

2. In collaboration with HPB & NET associate CNS colleague, act as a point of contact for patients and their carers.

3. Attend HPB & NET clinics at The Christie and to meet patients and their families in order to provide information about treatment, offer psychological support and assist with the general running of clinics.

4. To be fully conversant with treatment protocols and to be aware of current research protocols and to liaise with the HPB & NET Research Nurses as appropriate.

5. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards.

6. When appropriate to be aware of HPB and NET patients admitted as inpatients and liaise, when necessary, with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) involved in their care.

7. To attend and contribute to MDT meetings and other meetings as appropriate.

8. To always act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code guiding documents.

9. To carry out duties as directed in order to ensure that clinics run effectively and timely with an aim to improve the patient experience.

Professional/Clinical Leadership.

1. To act as a role model and expert resource to patients, carers and colleagues.

2. Act as a specialist resource for the ward team who provide care for patients with HPB cancers & NETs.

3. Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement and initiate change. Involve patients and the public in service development, as appropriate.

4. Provide written evidence of service development and performance.

5. Initiate and support clinical developments and projects to promote excellence in patient care.

6. Receive clinical supervision and mentorship to facilitate reflective practice.

7. Attend and participate in the CNS Forum.

Education and Development.

1. To participate in annual appraisal and accept personal responsibility for professional growth and development. Maintain a professional portfolio.

2. Ensure compliance with Trust essential training.

3. Contribute to educational programmes in collaboration with CNS colleagues e.g. ward teaching, dissemination of best practice through presentation at conferences, Trust HPB and NET and NET patient education days.

4. Attend educational meetings and conferences in order to keep up-dated with current best practice with an aim to maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

5. Together with other professional colleagues, develop information and resources for patients and their carers.

Research and Audit

1. To ensure that clinical practice is based on evidence, ensuring this is disseminated to colleagues and the greater network.

2. To identify opportunities for nursing research, and when appropriate to participate in research, clinical audit and benchmarking, in order to improve patient care.

3. Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement and initiate change.

RISK MANAGEMENT

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT/DATA PROTECTION ACT

As an employee of the Trust, you have a legal responsibility for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that you gather or use as part of your work within the trust. The records may be paper, electronic, microfiche, audio or videotapes, x-ray images. You must consult your manager if you have any doubt as to the correct management of the records with which you work.

HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All employees of the Trust have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the Trust to meet its own legal duties and to report any circumstances that may compromise the health, safety and welfare of those affected by the Trust undertakings.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMATION SECURITY

As a Trust employee you are required to uphold the confidentiality of all records held by the trust, whether patient records or trust information. This duty lasts indefinitely and will continue after you leave the trust employment.

All Information which identifies individuals in whatever form (paper/pictures, electronic data/images or voice) is covered by the 1998 Data Protection Act and should be managed in accordance with this legislation.

TRUST POLICIES

The Trust operates a range of policies, e.g. Human Resources, Clinical Practice (available on the Trust intranet). All Trust employees must observe and adhere to the provisions outlined in these policies.

Job description Job responsibilities Outline of Functions To act as a key contact for patients with HPB & NETs, carers and other healthcare professionals. To provide advice, support and symptom management for patients, carers and other professionals. To be aware of current best practice in relation to the treatment and management of patients with HPB and NETs. To undertake clinical and organisational audit in order to improve practice. Clinical duties 1. To accept referrals and undertake a holistic assessment of patient needs. 2. In collaboration with HPB & NET associate CNS colleague, act as a point of contact for patients and their carers. 3. Attend HPB & NET clinics at The Christie and to meet patients and their families in order to provide information about treatment, offer psychological support and assist with the general running of clinics. 4. To be fully conversant with treatment protocols and to be aware of current research protocols and to liaise with the HPB & NET Research Nurses as appropriate. 5. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards. 6. When appropriate to be aware of HPB and NET patients admitted as inpatients and liaise, when necessary, with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) involved in their care. 7. To attend and contribute to MDT meetings and other meetings as appropriate. 8. To always act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code guiding documents. 9. To carry out duties as directed in order to ensure that clinics run effectively and timely with an aim to improve the patient experience. Professional/Clinical Leadership. 1. To act as a role model and expert resource to patients, carers and colleagues. 2. Act as a specialist resource for the ward team who provide care for patients with HPB cancers & NETs. 3. Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement and initiate change. Involve patients and the public in service development, as appropriate. 4. Provide written evidence of service development and performance. 5. Initiate and support clinical developments and projects to promote excellence in patient care. 6. Receive clinical supervision and mentorship to facilitate reflective practice. 7. Attend and participate in the CNS Forum. Education and Development. 1. To participate in annual appraisal and accept personal responsibility for professional growth and development. Maintain a professional portfolio. 2. Ensure compliance with Trust essential training. 3. Contribute to educational programmes in collaboration with CNS colleagues e.g. ward teaching, dissemination of best practice through presentation at conferences, Trust HPB and NET and NET patient education days. 4. Attend educational meetings and conferences in order to keep up-dated with current best practice with an aim to maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD). 5. Together with other professional colleagues, develop information and resources for patients and their carers. Research and Audit 1. To ensure that clinical practice is based on evidence, ensuring this is disseminated to colleagues and the greater network. 2. To identify opportunities for nursing research, and when appropriate to participate in research, clinical audit and benchmarking, in order to improve patient care. 3. Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement and initiate change. RISK MANAGEMENT It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards. RECORDS MANAGEMENT/DATA PROTECTION ACT As an employee of the Trust, you have a legal responsibility for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that you gather or use as part of your work within the trust. The records may be paper, electronic, microfiche, audio or videotapes, x-ray images. You must consult your manager if you have any doubt as to the correct management of the records with which you work. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS All employees of the Trust have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the Trust to meet its own legal duties and to report any circumstances that may compromise the health, safety and welfare of those affected by the Trust undertakings. CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMATION SECURITY As a Trust employee you are required to uphold the confidentiality of all records held by the trust, whether patient records or trust information. This duty lasts indefinitely and will continue after you leave the trust employment. All Information which identifies individuals in whatever form (paper/pictures, electronic data/images or voice) is covered by the 1998 Data Protection Act and should be managed in accordance with this legislation. TRUST POLICIES The Trust operates a range of policies, e.g. Human Resources, Clinical Practice (available on the Trust intranet). All Trust employees must observe and adhere to the provisions outlined in these policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered general nurse (RGN).
• Degree or Diploma in nursing studies.

Desirable

• Palliative Care Certificate.
• Counselling certificate.
• Advanced communication skills certificate.
• Post registration qualification in oncology.
• Non-Medical Prescriber.

Experience

Essential

• Experience post registration, including oncology experience.

Desirable

• HPB and NET experience.
• CNS experience.
• Leadership/change management experience.
• Experience in caring for patients with palliative needs.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work autonomously and within a team.
• Aware of limitations.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care setting.
• Good organisational/prioritising skills

Desirable

• Evidence of effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policies relating to HPB & NET specialty.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Values

Essential

• Make a difference
• Act with kindness
• Connect with people

Other

Essential

• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered general nurse (RGN). Degree or Diploma in nursing studies. Desirable Palliative Care Certificate. Counselling certificate. Advanced communication skills certificate. Post registration qualification in oncology. Non-Medical Prescriber. Experience Essential Experience post registration, including oncology experience. Desirable HPB and NET experience. CNS experience. Leadership/change management experience. Experience in caring for patients with palliative needs. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills. Able to work autonomously and within a team. Aware of limitations. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care setting. Good organisational/prioritising skills Desirable Evidence of effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policies relating to HPB & NET specialty. Evidence of continuing professional development. Values Essential Make a difference Act with kindness Connect with people Other Essential Demonstrates flexibility in working hours.

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Medical Oncology Nursing - E00032

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Medical Oncology Nursing - E00032

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic critical care nurse to join the Oncology Critical Care Unit (OCCU) at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust as a Practice Education Facilitator.The Oncology Critical Care Unit is a specialist 8-bed unit providing Level 2 (high dependency) and Level 3 (intensive care) support for patients with complex cancer-related conditions. As Practice Education Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in developing and supporting a highly skilled critical care workforce, ensuring staff have the knowledge, competence and confidence to deliver outstanding patient care.Working closely with the Matron, Lead Nurse, multidisciplinary teams and the Critical Care Skills Institute, you will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of educational programmes that support workforce development and service excellence. You will act as a clinical expert, role model and change agent, promoting evidence-based practice, innovation and continuous improvement.This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator and experienced critical care practitioner who is committed to developing others and shaping the future of specialist oncology critical care

Main duties of the job

The Practice Education Facilitator will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes for staff working within OCCU, ensuring a competent and confident workforce capable of delivering high-quality patient care.You will support the induction, preceptorship and ongoing professional development of nursing staff, healthcare professionals and learners, helping them develop and maintain critical care knowledge, skills and competencies. Working clinically alongside staff, you will facilitate the translation of evidence-based theory into practice and promote excellence in patient care.The role includes contributing to the Critical Care Skills Institute, delivering education programmes, supporting competency frameworks, undertaking training needs analysis and identifying innovative learning opportunities. You will work collaboratively with internal and external education providers to enhance learning experiences and workforce development.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

413-107909-CSSS-DA-A

Job locations

Oncology Critical Care Unit - E00332

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Act as a clinical expert in critical care and in use of critical care monitoring/therapeutic equipment within the clinical area. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and patients and carers/relatives within the clinical setting using effective strategies to overcome barriers to communication. Utilise and respond to sensitive information appropriately. Work collaboratively with the multi professional team to ensure patients needs are met. Actively promote and monitor the safety, wellbeing and interests of the patients, staff and visitors to the clinical area. Maintain high clinical profile and facilitate the application of theory to practice. Maintain accurate legible and timely written/verbal/electronic reports which inform other members of the team, patients and their carers/relatives. Be aware of current research associated with critical care practice and utilise same in ensuring evidence-based practice at local level. Act as a patient advocate in promoting and delivering the highest standard of nursing care. Prevent the spread of infection by adopting measures appropriate to the situation, and participating in the education of staff, patients and carers Comply with policies for the correct disposal of clinical and other waste, sharps, soiled linen, and ensure all staff adhere to these policies Maintain high standards of cleanliness Be involved in the continuous raising of awareness of infection control issues with all members of the multi professional team, visitors and carers.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain own professional status and ensure that the NMC requirements for registration are met and adhered to. Ensure all relevant nursing policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to. Participate in directorate and intensive care meetings as required Maintain a safe environment for yourself and others, taking reasonable care to avoid injury. Co-operate with the Trust to meet statutory requirements. Provide statements regarding untoward incidents, as requested by the Senior Nurse Ensure all staff attend Trust mandatory training annually Maintain registration and nursing competencies, and comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and related documents.Quality

Contribute to Clinical Governance, NHSLA and Research & development initiatives Maintain a professional approach to staff, patients, visitors and colleagues, treating all with dignity and respect. Network with other areas to ensure learning opportunities are maximised Promote the use of information technology to improve and inform practice Maintain a safe environment for yourself and others, taking reasonable care to avoid injury. Co-operate with the Trust to meet statutory requirements Provide statements regarding untoward incidents, as requested by the Senior Nurse Ensure all staff attend Trust mandatory training annually Maintain registration and nursing competencies, and comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and related documents. Support and contribute to the development of quality improvement strategies with Critical Care Support and contribute and effective use of physical and financial resources. Communicate with senior management team, service users and other multi professional trust/regional groups regarding educational initiatives, programmes and future plans and developments.

Research

Contribute to the improvement of patient care through the clinical governance framework and participate in the development of standard, benchmarking, audit and research. Demonstrate a commitment to develop own research skills. Lead of participate as appropriate in research or audit projects and programmes at ward/department, trust and national level. Identify relevant areas for research/evaluation studies. Develop own expert clinical knowledge and lead the improvement of patient care by the development of evidence based practice. Be receptive and supportive towards the agreed research plans of others. Lead and participate towards the collection and evaluation of information in order to support clinical decision making. Disseminate research findings to colleagues through presentation/publication.

Training & Education

Provide a minimum 6 days per month of time dedicated to activities associated with the Critical Care Skills Institute (CCSI) and actively contribute to the teaching of study days at CCSI and contribute to the marking of academic work and assessment of formative work. Regularly attend monthly PEF and curriculum meetings. Maintain inter-site network links between critical care services by collaborating with other Practice Education Facilitators Champion, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the Greater Manchester Acute Illness Management (GMAIM) course for the Trust, in conjunction with Acute Oncology Outreach Team. Be innovative and creative in identifying new learning opportunities for all staff, using a range of media. Support new and existing critical care staff through induction and ongoing development to gain and maintain skills and competence. Perform a detailed training analysis within critical care which identifies key areas for development and training. Maintain the competency based training programme which accurately reflects the training needs analysis findings. Regularly work alongside trained staff in practice to support ongoing training and development to gain and maintain skills and competence Ensure preceptorship is provided for newly qualified/new nurses working in OCCU. Ensure the maintenance of standards for practice placements recommended in NMC guidelines. Support and lead the development of pre-registration nurses allocated to the departments utilizing experienced trained qualified mentors in OCCU. Maintain accurate data management in relation to educational programmes. Support the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment conducive to meeting educational needs. Produce an annual report for the Trust and the CCSI on the educational/training activities.Personal

Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship. Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ward philosophy of giving mutual support. Being aware of ones own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs. Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role. Exercise effective leadership using sound organisational skills and judgment, upholding equality and diversity of colleagues and patients.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Act as a clinical expert in critical care and in use of critical care monitoring/therapeutic equipment within the clinical area. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and patients and carers/relatives within the clinical setting using effective strategies to overcome barriers to communication. Utilise and respond to sensitive information appropriately. Work collaboratively with the multi professional team to ensure patients needs are met. Actively promote and monitor the safety, wellbeing and interests of the patients, staff and visitors to the clinical area. Maintain high clinical profile and facilitate the application of theory to practice. Maintain accurate legible and timely written/verbal/electronic reports which inform other members of the team, patients and their carers/relatives. Be aware of current research associated with critical care practice and utilise same in ensuring evidence-based practice at local level. Act as a patient advocate in promoting and delivering the highest standard of nursing care. Prevent the spread of infection by adopting measures appropriate to the situation, and participating in the education of staff, patients and carers Comply with policies for the correct disposal of clinical and other waste, sharps, soiled linen, and ensure all staff adhere to these policies Maintain high standards of cleanliness Be involved in the continuous raising of awareness of infection control issues with all members of the multi professional team, visitors and carers. Professional Responsibilities Maintain own professional status and ensure that the NMC requirements for registration are met and adhered to. Ensure all relevant nursing policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to. Participate in directorate and intensive care meetings as required Maintain a safe environment for yourself and others, taking reasonable care to avoid injury. Co-operate with the Trust to meet statutory requirements. Provide statements regarding untoward incidents, as requested by the Senior Nurse Ensure all staff attend Trust mandatory training annually Maintain registration and nursing competencies, and comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and related documents.Quality Contribute to Clinical Governance, NHSLA and Research & development initiatives Maintain a professional approach to staff, patients, visitors and colleagues, treating all with dignity and respect. Network with other areas to ensure learning opportunities are maximised Promote the use of information technology to improve and inform practice Maintain a safe environment for yourself and others, taking reasonable care to avoid injury. Co-operate with the Trust to meet statutory requirements Provide statements regarding untoward incidents, as requested by the Senior Nurse Ensure all staff attend Trust mandatory training annually Maintain registration and nursing competencies, and comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and related documents. Support and contribute to the development of quality improvement strategies with Critical Care Support and contribute and effective use of physical and financial resources. Communicate with senior management team, service users and other multi professional trust/regional groups regarding educational initiatives, programmes and future plans and developments. Research Contribute to the improvement of patient care through the clinical governance framework and participate in the development of standard, benchmarking, audit and research. Demonstrate a commitment to develop own research skills. Lead of participate as appropriate in research or audit projects and programmes at ward/department, trust and national level. Identify relevant areas for research/evaluation studies. Develop own expert clinical knowledge and lead the improvement of patient care by the development of evidence based practice. Be receptive and supportive towards the agreed research plans of others. Lead and participate towards the collection and evaluation of information in order to support clinical decision making. Disseminate research findings to colleagues through presentation/publication. Training & Education Provide a minimum 6 days per month of time dedicated to activities associated with the Critical Care Skills Institute (CCSI) and actively contribute to the teaching of study days at CCSI and contribute to the marking of academic work and assessment of formative work. Regularly attend monthly PEF and curriculum meetings. Maintain inter-site network links between critical care services by collaborating with other Practice Education Facilitators Champion, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the Greater Manchester Acute Illness Management (GMAIM) course for the Trust, in conjunction with Acute Oncology Outreach Team. Be innovative and creative in identifying new learning opportunities for all staff, using a range of media. Support new and existing critical care staff through induction and ongoing development to gain and maintain skills and competence. Perform a detailed training analysis within critical care which identifies key areas for development and training. Maintain the competency based training programme which accurately reflects the training needs analysis findings. Regularly work alongside trained staff in practice to support ongoing training and development to gain and maintain skills and competence Ensure preceptorship is provided for newly qualified/new nurses working in OCCU. Ensure the maintenance of standards for practice placements recommended in NMC guidelines. Support and lead the development of pre-registration nurses allocated to the departments utilizing experienced trained qualified mentors in OCCU. Maintain accurate data management in relation to educational programmes. Support the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment conducive to meeting educational needs. Produce an annual report for the Trust and the CCSI on the educational/training activities.Personal Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship. Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ward philosophy of giving mutual support. Being aware of ones own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs. Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role. Exercise effective leadership using sound organisational skills and judgment, upholding equality and diversity of colleagues and patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Degree in Nursing Studies
• Post registration in critical care qualification
• Post graduate teaching qualification (or working towards)

Desirable

• Advanced Communication qualification
• Management / leadership qualification
• Post Registration Certificate in surgery or oncology
• Masters level study

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of previous mentorship experience of pre and post registration learners
• Demonstrated experience in developing practice education programmes in a health care setting
• Successful implementation and evaluation of change
• Previous experience in critical care or in audit/research

Desirable

• Oncology experience
• Experience of working with external health care education providers
• Demonstrated teaching experience to large experience of learners at degree level

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent assessment skills
• Computer literate
• Leadership/management skills
• Evidence of advanced clinical skills
• Ability to produce high standard written and verbal reports

Desirable

• Ability to work to deadlines
• ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of sound clinical knowledge
• Evidence of recent and relevant professional development

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Flexible
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Highly committed and motivated
• Conscientious and hardworking with a high organisational ability
• Able to work without supervision
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Degree in Nursing Studies Post registration in critical care qualification Post graduate teaching qualification (or working towards) Desirable Advanced Communication qualification Management / leadership qualification Post Registration Certificate in surgery or oncology Masters level study Experience Essential Evidence of previous mentorship experience of pre and post registration learners Demonstrated experience in developing practice education programmes in a health care setting Successful implementation and evaluation of change Previous experience in critical care or in audit/research Desirable Oncology experience Experience of working with external health care education providers Demonstrated teaching experience to large experience of learners at degree level Skills Essential Excellent communications skills Excellent assessment skills Computer literate Leadership/management skills Evidence of advanced clinical skills Ability to produce high standard written and verbal reports Desirable Ability to work to deadlines ECDL or equivalent Knowledge Essential Evidence of sound clinical knowledge Evidence of recent and relevant professional development Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Flexible Enthusiastic and motivated Highly committed and motivated Conscientious and hardworking with a high organisational ability Able to work without supervision Ability to remain calm under pressure

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Oncology Critical Care Unit - E00332

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Oncology Critical Care Unit - E00332

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced practitioners with a criminal justice interest, to work in the Sussex Health & Justice Liaison and Diversion Service. The post holder would be expected to work within the Outreach Team across the Sussex area. This will include providing high quality assessments of people attending Police Custody and Court, and supporting people with liaison and diversion to supportive services in the local area. The service will be delivered to people of all ages including those under the age of 18yrs who present with any vulnerability including but not limited to; mental health, physical health, learning disability, head injury, unemployment, housing, educational needs etc. The role will also specialise in supporting children and young people who enter into the criminal justice system.

Main duties of the job

The main focus of the outreach service is to support vulnerable adults and children to engage in the services available in the community. This may mean supporting people to health appointments, engagement in mental health and drug and alcohol services. Support is also provided with accessing online therapeutic interventions. The team provide psychosocial approaches and guidance to help address health inequalities and support approaches to help reduce the risks of reoffending.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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