Job summary

We are looking to recruit a consultant in urogynaecology and obstetrics. The is a substantive post to support the growing need for urogynaecology services. Croydon University hospital operated a tertiary service, and the role is suitable to a subspeciality trained colleague. Clinical sessions will involve urogynaecology clinics and theatres along with special interest areas such as perineal scans and flexible cystoscopies. The post covers obstetrics which allows the successful candidate to promote perineal care and OASI bundle.

Croydon Health Services is an integrated care organisation providing hospital and community services from a number of locations throughout Croydon. It comprises the former Croydon Community Health Services and Croydon University Hospital. Croydon University Hospital is a large urban DGH with links to a tertiary unit. We welcome applications from all qualified consultants, whether they are new or established colleagues looking for a new challenge. Candidates must be on the GMC Specialist Register having completed post graduate CCT training or an equivalent structured training programme.

Main duties of the job

As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-

- The provision of a first class clinical service- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Croydon Health Services- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plan- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Job summary

Would you like to be part of an exciting and innovative service working with young people with the ethos of prevention and early intervention?

The Wellbeing in Mind Team deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England. We currently have 5 Wellbeing in Mind teams across North Yorkshire, which are embedded within education settings

The Wellbeing in Mind team has 3 functions:

1. Support the development of a whole school (or college) approach (WSA) to wellbeing. This can include, but is not limited to, supporting sites to develop and implement mental health and wellbeing policies, development of resources, supporting campaigns and delivering training, assemblies and PHSE curriculum.2. Provide timely advice and consultation to education staff. This is designed to support teaching staff to build their skills and confidence in supporting the wellbeing needs of their students/pupils. This is offered in both a formal and informal way.3. Undertake direct assessments and intervention for young people within education. We offer a low intensity service model, predominantly using cognitive-behavioural therapy.

We are looking to recruit a Whole School Approach (WSA) Practitioner to cover our Harrogate Team on a permanent basis and 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the development, monitoring and implementation of the WSA approach in participating schools with limited or indirect supervision, with direction from Leadership team

You will coordinate resources across the service for the delivery of WSA interventions, including planning of service/staff time required and working across the service, engaging with schools, colleges and other key stakeholders

The post holder will improve the lives of children and young people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well-being and will be compassionate in meeting the needs of children and young people and their carers.

You will promote social inclusion, positive wellbeing cultures, community access and participation through the provision of whole school interventions and collaboration with stakeholders.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

If you are a motivated, conscientious and highly organised individual, this role is to undertake an Apprenticeship with a Business Administrator Level 3 in an ambitious and passionate team making a difference for families. Do you have experience in administration and want to expand your knowledge and skills? The apprentice role will include working with systems and technology and liaising directly with people. Work may include maintaining systems to support trainings, the online courses, communications and distribution of resources. You need to be accurate, working with the team to minimise or eliminate mistakes, you need to be flexible and comfortable with change. You need to be willing to contribute ideas for making improvements to our systems, where necessary. You need to like working with people, via phone, video and email. You will be able to get experience of offering great customer service, representing us in a calm, organised, knowledgeable and friendly manner. You will also be involved in the distribution of resources to customers. The role communicates information with customers and service users regarding Togetherness products, services and distributing. Working is hybrid working between office and homeworking. You will need to achieve Level 2 English and Maths prior to taking the End Point Assessment if you haven't already achieved GCSE A*- C or 4-9. Duration approximately 18 months to include the end stage assessment.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive and full ranging administration/co-ordination service. Working in conjunction with colleagues, service users to provide an efficient service. Exercise initiative and judgement using acquired skills and knowledge, maintaining confidentiality at all times. The post holder will provide an empathic and sensitive point of contact for service users. Knowledge and use of various Microsoft Office Software programmes including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other relevant correspondence and other software programmes working with customer orders and training requests. The post holder will liaise other administrators/co-ordinators and clerical support workers on a day-to-day basis around training and orders. Receiving and dealing with telephone enquiries and engaging in Teams/Zoom meeting as appropriate. Input in accordance with Trust policy. Maintain an efficient filing system to include correspondence, reports, and other documentation relevant to the department. Maintain stock control such as stationery, supplies, equipment. To distribute resources purchased by customers using judgement and experience to decide which documents require urgent action, and which may be passed directly to other areas for action and information. Participate in arranging conferences, training and other events including venues and hospitality as required.

About us

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager within our Crisis Services; the Team are based in Ripon currently but cover Harrogate and Ripon community.

The successful candidate will manage a team of dedicated staff to support their ongoing development, identifying training and development needs to ensure the delivery of high quality and safe care that is responsive to individual needs.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will travel between the bases covering the service.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The Successful candidate will provide operational management of the team including accountability for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of patients are maintained and delivered at all times in accordance with evidence-based practice.

The post holder will be responsible for the operational quality and ensure that the clinical crisis pathway is adhered to. Role and responsibilities include financial and budget management, HR procedures, Leadership of the team as well as contributing to the wider leadership within urgent care services.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Band 5 Registered Staff Nurse

Spinnaker Ward located at St Mary's Hospital Portsmouth is looking to recruit a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dedicated inpatient team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to play a key role in delivering high-quality physical healthcare within an inpatient setting. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and person-centred nursing interventions.

The role includes undertaking physical health assessments, monitoring patients' physical wellbeing, recognising and responding to clinical deterioration, administering medications, supporting the management of long-term conditions and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve positive patient outcomes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse with strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication abilities and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse seeking a new challenge, you will be supported through induction, supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.

In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for career progression and the chance to make a real difference to patient care every day. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality physical healthcare and promoting patient safety, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

Working within professional guidelines and accountability, the post-holder will have responsibility for the management of a defined community caseload (via Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy interventions) for a group of GP Practices as part of the Integrated Care Team.

The post holder will have responsibility for managing co-ordinating and delegating work ensuring referrals are dealt with according to clinical need, holistic assessments and care plans are recorded in line with Trust and Professional record keeping standards and clinical care at all times meets acceptable standards of patient safety and quality outcomes.

The post holder will be required to work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability. A primary aim of the role is to prevent unnecessary admission of patients to an acute hospital and support timely discharge into the community. The post holder will also have a responsibility for re-enablement, rehabilitation, health protection and promotion programmes that improve and reduce inequalities.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

348-PSE-12539

Job locations

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to:

Act at all times with Compassion, to be Committed to delivering high quality Care, use effective Communication, be Competent and have Courage when needed.

Person-Centred Care .

Participate in the holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and therapy for patients in the home, without direct supervision. This includes those with chronic disease, terminal illness who wish to die at home and complex care needs. Other settings include, residential homes, nursing homes, clinic's community centres and community hospitals.

Recognise and respond to the need for appropriate referral to other members of the Community Care Team or external organisations including appropriate escalation of potential Safeguarding risks.

Provide safe medicines management in your area, according to professional and organisational guidelines to ensure safety and efficacy.

Inform the Senior Community Nurse / Community Matron of any concerns with patients, relatives, visitors, or staff that may compromise patient care.

Develop and maintain constructive working relationships and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team so that patients' needs are met.

Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and carers so that information is shared in order to meet patients' needs.

Act as a role model in the promotion of person-centred practice, and challenge practice, which is not person-centred, so that a person-centred culture is maintained

Keep updated with relevant clinical developments and use knowledge to enhance standards of care.

Contribute to proactive interdisciplinary discharge and transfer planning for patients.

Practice and promote safe and effective skills in all aspects of clinical practice.

Practice and promote safe and effective record keeping in line with trust policies and professional standards.

Encourage a culture of patient wellness and co-production.

Ensure that patients with palliative care needs (and their families) have those needs met.

Demonstrate competence and confidence in clinical practice: this includes all clinical procedures that are relevant/specialist to the area.

Recognises own limitations in the provision of clinical care and urgency of patient's needs, referring to other healthcare professionals accordingly and is accountable for their own actions.

Support students in their learning and development.

Promote an open reflective learning culture.

Support new staff to received proper induction so that they understand acceptable practice and standards.

Actively support other teams in the department when needed so that those teams can deliver high standards of care.

Develop own professional skills and ensure these are shared with the team and wider Division.

Use reflective practice to analyse incidents and events and to develop high quality care.

Ensure practice follows evidence-based practice and national guidelines are followed.

Actively participates in the HIOW developments related to chronic disease management and targeted care, e.g. diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, dementia, falls within HIOW and across the boundaries of health and social care/primary and secondary care.

Initiates policy and practice changes as a result of incidents, audits and complaints.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be required to:Act at all times with Compassion, to be Committed to delivering high quality Care, use effective Communication, be Competent and have Courage when needed.Person-Centred Care .Participate in the holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and therapy for patients in the home, without direct supervision. This includes those with chronic disease, terminal illness who wish to die at home and complex care needs. Other settings include, residential homes, nursing homes, clinic's community centres and community hospitals.Recognise and respond to the need for appropriate referral to other members of the Community Care Team or external organisations including appropriate escalation of potential Safeguarding risks.Provide safe medicines management in your area, according to professional and organisational guidelines to ensure safety and efficacy.Inform the Senior Community Nurse / Community Matron of any concerns with patients, relatives, visitors, or staff that may compromise patient care.Develop and maintain constructive working relationships and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team so that patients' needs are met.Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and carers so that information is shared in order to meet patients' needs.Act as a role model in the promotion of person-centred practice, and challenge practice, which is not person-centred, so that a person-centred culture is maintainedKeep updated with relevant clinical developments and use knowledge to enhance standards of care.Contribute to proactive interdisciplinary discharge and transfer planning for patients.Practice and promote safe and effective skills in all aspects of clinical practice.Practice and promote safe and effective record keeping in line with trust policies and professional standards.Encourage a culture of patient wellness and co-production.Ensure that patients with palliative care needs (and their families) have those needs met.Demonstrate competence and confidence in clinical practice: this includes all clinical procedures that are relevant/specialist to the area.Recognises own limitations in the provision of clinical care and urgency of patient's needs, referring to other healthcare professionals accordingly and is accountable for their own actions.Support students in their learning and development.Promote an open reflective learning culture.Support new staff to received proper induction so that they understand acceptable practice and standards.Actively support other teams in the department when needed so that those teams can deliver high standards of care.Develop own professional skills and ensure these are shared with the team and wider Division.Use reflective practice to analyse incidents and events and to develop high quality care.Ensure practice follows evidence-based practice and national guidelines are followed.Actively participates in the HIOW developments related to chronic disease management and targeted care, e.g. diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, dementia, falls within HIOW and across the boundaries of health and social care/primary and secondary care.Initiates policy and practice changes as a result of incidents, audits and complaints.Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with NMC.
• Practice assessor/supervisor.
• Post registration, specialist training relevant to speciality.
• Current (UK/EU) Driving Licence and access to own vehicle for work purposes is required.

Desirable

• Access Course / Diploma in Health Care Studies.
• Post Registration Qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Post Registration experience.
• Experienced in developing care plans.
• Experienced in developing and delivering care and clinical interventions to patients.
• Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team working.
• Experience of teaching, training and / or supervision.
• Evidence of recent CPD.
• Evidence of developing policy, guidelines contributing to management of resources.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously, instruct and direct others; work is managed, not supervised.

Desirable

• Knowledge of working with students.
• Knowledge of Patient Systems (SystmOne and RiO).

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Seeks opportunity to provide medium -- long term value.
• Addresses inefficiencies quickly.
• Evaluates and streamlines ways of working.
• Proactive, solutions focused attitude.
• Focuses self and team to deliver results.
• Provides clear goals and objectives.
• Takes responsibility for resolving problems.
• Makes things happen.
• Motivates and nurtures talent.
• Celebrates success.
• Manages underperformance.
• Promotes continuous learning.
• Promotes cohesion and team working.
• Works collaboratively with teams within the Trust and across the Local Health Economy.
• Resolves conflict effectively.
• Assertive, honest and open.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with other health and social care professionals, patients, carers and the public.

Desirable

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• PC Literate.
• Enthusiastic and well-motivated.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with NMC. Practice assessor/supervisor. Post registration, specialist training relevant to speciality. Current (UK/EU) Driving Licence and access to own vehicle for work purposes is required. Desirable Access Course / Diploma in Health Care Studies. Post Registration Qualifications. Experience Essential Post Registration experience. Experienced in developing care plans. Experienced in developing and delivering care and clinical interventions to patients. Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team working. Experience of teaching, training and / or supervision. Evidence of recent CPD. Evidence of developing policy, guidelines contributing to management of resources. Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously, instruct and direct others; work is managed, not supervised. Desirable Knowledge of working with students. Knowledge of Patient Systems (SystmOne and RiO). Additional Criteria Essential Seeks opportunity to provide medium -- long term value. Addresses inefficiencies quickly. Evaluates and streamlines ways of working. Proactive, solutions focused attitude. Focuses self and team to deliver results. Provides clear goals and objectives. Takes responsibility for resolving problems. Makes things happen. Motivates and nurtures talent. Celebrates success. Manages underperformance. Promotes continuous learning. Promotes cohesion and team working. Works collaboratively with teams within the Trust and across the Local Health Economy. Resolves conflict effectively. Assertive, honest and open. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with other health and social care professionals, patients, carers and the public. Desirable Ability to work on own initiative. PC Literate. Enthusiastic and well-motivated.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The role is to provide a comprehensive and effective administrative service to support the smooth and efficient running of the Paediatric Bus. This will include adding a very brief duty specific to your area in a full range of admin duties, dealing with telephone and face-to-face queries.

Main duties of the job

Develop and provide a professional level of customer service for the department.

Respond to enquiries in a friendly, professional and courteous manner, resolving issues where possible or escalating to an appropriate team member when required

Communicate effectively and use appropriate interpersonal skills with people both internally and externally, maintaining the professional reputation of the Trust and department at all times.

Portraying a professional image, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To continuously contribute to the progression and development of the chosen department through the provision of a high quality service.

The post holder will be expected to complete all mandatory training provided.

About us

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,142 a year Per Annum Including HCAS

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-8213744

Job locations

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

For more information on the role, or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Jane Debbens,

Job description Job responsibilities A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification. For more information on the role, or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Jane Debbens,

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• oGCSE in English and Math equivalent to GCSE Level C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2 or above.

Desirable

• oNVQ Level 2 or above in one of the following areas; oBusiness Administration oCustomer Service

Relevant Experience

Essential

• oExperience working in an administrative setting.
• oExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• oExperience working in a NHS setting.
• oExperience working in a Paediatric setting.
• oHealth records experience
• oExperience of working with the general public.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oGood communication skills with staff of varying seniority and with patients and visitors.
• oExcellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varying workload, and meet multiple priority deadlines.
• oAbility to work under pressure whilst not compromising work quality.
• oDemonstrate a good telephone manner and technique.
• oAble to follow Trust policies and procedures and instructions from line management teams.
• oGood Experience using key IT systems such as MS Word and Excel.

Desirable

• oGood Experience of using NHS systems such as Careflow, Medway, and DictateIT.

Other requirements

Essential

• oFlexible approach and attitude to the role.
• oAbility to remain professional during difficult conversations and interactions.
• oAbility to live the Trust values.
• oAbility to provide an equal and inclusive service to all staff, patients, visitors, and other service users.

Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential oGCSE in English and Math equivalent to GCSE Level C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2 or above. Desirable oNVQ Level 2 or above in one of the following areas; oBusiness Administration oCustomer Service Relevant Experience Essential oExperience working in an administrative setting. oExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team. Desirable oExperience working in a NHS setting. oExperience working in a Paediatric setting. oHealth records experience oExperience of working with the general public. Skills & Abilities Essential oGood communication skills with staff of varying seniority and with patients and visitors. oExcellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varying workload, and meet multiple priority deadlines. oAbility to work under pressure whilst not compromising work quality. oDemonstrate a good telephone manner and technique. oAble to follow Trust policies and procedures and instructions from line management teams. oGood Experience using key IT systems such as MS Word and Excel. Desirable oGood Experience of using NHS systems such as Careflow, Medway, and DictateIT. Other requirements Essential oFlexible approach and attitude to the role. oAbility to remain professional during difficult conversations and interactions. oAbility to live the Trust values. oAbility to provide an equal and inclusive service to all staff, patients, visitors, and other service users.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Programme Manager will play a key role in delivering the Start Well Programme, a major transformation programme across North Central London aimed at improving maternity, neonatal and paediatric services. Working across multiple organisations, the postholder will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of complex programme workstreams, ensuring successful implementation through effective programme management, stakeholder engagement and governance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale service transformation and improve outcomes for women, babies, children and families across the region.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of designated workstreams within the Start Well Programme, ensuring delivery of agreed objectives, milestones and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, monitoring progress and managing risks, issues, dependencies and benefits to support successful programme delivery.
• Coordinate programme governance, including preparing reports, papers and updates for programme boards and stakeholder groups.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clinical, operational and system partners, facilitating collaboration and resolving issues where required.
• Analyse complex information and performance data to support decision-making and provide recommendations to the Programme Director and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring actions are tracked and delivered.
• Support the Programme Director with financial monitoring, resource planning, procurement and programme reporting.
• Maintain accurate programme documentation and ensure compliance with governance, information governance and organisational policies.
• Contribute to the implementation of service transformation, ensuring delivery is aligned with programme objectives, quality standards and best practice.

About us

Whittington Health NHS Trust is committed to helping local people live longer, healthier lives by providing safe, personal and coordinated care. As an integrated care organisation, we provide both hospital and community services to a diverse population across Islington, Haringey and neighbouring London boroughs.

The Start Well programme represents a significant transformation of maternity, neonatal and paediatric surgical services across North Central London. Following approval of the Decision-Making Business Case, the programme is now in its implementation phase and will deliver changes that ensure every child has the best possible start in life. Whittington Health is proud to host the Start Well programme team.

Job summary

The role will support the delivery of a safe and effective mechanical and general maintenance service across 13 community sites, and at the acute hospital site when required.

You will carry out the repair, maintenance or installation of all plant, equipment, systems and building structure/fabric associated with all Trust properties.

This will consist of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), testing and calibration, fault finding, emergency response, defect correction and New works.

Main duties of the job

Required to have excellent communication skills, ensuring good working relationships are maintained with Estates Department staff at all levels and other staff disciplines internal and external to the department in the course of carrying out their duties. Must possess training skills to undertake the training and/or instruction and evaluation of users of job specific systems and equipment.Be capable of explaining operational and technical issues to estates staff and trainees, clinical/nursing staff, departmental managers and patients in respect of ward and department building and engineering systems and equipment.To have completed a recognised trade apprenticeship and hold a BTEC HNC/diploma in Engineering or equivalent City and Guilds qualification with practical and professional theoretical engineering knowledge acquired through a diploma plus significant equivalent experience in their specialist field.Must complete recognised Btec Hospital Competent Persons accredited courses, and be appointed in writing, for work on Specialist healthcare systems as required.Required to complete specialist accreditation courses for some the following:o IEE Wiring Regulationso Inspection and Testingo Portable appliance testing.o Pressure Systems

o L114 Safe Use of Woodworking Machineryo HTM Authorised Person in appropriate disciplineo Electricalo Ventilationo Decontaminationo Medical Gaseso Water Systems

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year Including Inner HCAS per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

220-WHT-3737-B

Job locations

Whittington NHS Trust

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Read attached Job description for full job responsibility.

Accept and utilise any other training and development offered in order to carry out duties and responsibilities to achieve a high quality service.

The post holder will be employed to work appropriate to their core skills particularly around building and engineering plant and equipment maintenance.

They will however, progressively be trained to acquire elements of other skills with the intention of reaching levels of multi trade flexibility and competence to enable them to achieve and apply their ability where required.

Be required to undertake Authorised Persons Training for at least one of the following as per operationally required: LV/Medical Gas/HVAC/ Decontamination/Pressure Systems/Water Safety/Lifts.

Hold a full valid driving licence and carry out driving duties as required.

Must be experienced in fault diagnosis and analysis of complex critical equipment and systems, taking the necessary remedial action where appropriate considering a range of options and safety issues to effect repairs using cause and effect analysis and detailed examination to gain a solution.

Problem solve technical issues, fault diagnosis and solution finding. Assess safety situations/analysis and diagnosis of faults in complex, multi-faceted equipment.

Organise complex programmes of specialist maintenance and testing procedures for a wide variety of healthcare systems.

Liaise with specialist service contractors, departmental managers and staff, and the in-house maintenance Estates Officers to co- ordinate work activity at mutually agreed dates and times.

Must be prepared to work a reasonable amount of overtime to undertake emergency repair work and planned maintenance work including operating theatre maintenance closures on bank holidays and weekends and cover for sickness and annual leave.

Required to have developed skills to work to fine tolerances and accuracy using precision fine tools for adjustments and calibration of instruments and controls.

Be capable of reading and understanding complex detailed design engineering drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals.

Utilise complex/sophisticated calibration and monitoring instruments using precision tools and measuring devices to obtain readings and test results and produce readings and results for records, and audit to meet quality assurance standards.

Monitor, calibrate and verify accuracy of test equipment used at recommended frequencies, to ensure they are meeting with NHS Technical memorandum standards.

Identify, arrange procurement and replacement of defective component parts and equipment on major items of engineering plant, cost effectively to the value of £2k.

The post holder must have a multi-skilled approach to a wide range of work of other trades outside their core trade skills, and be able to undertake work in a safe and effective manner, complying with all relevant safety legislation and Estates Department safe working procedures on all works undertaken.

Carry out the full range of maintenance duties specific to their core trade as required, including non-routine, planned, corrective and breakdown maintenance tasks, this includes work on, or around, bedhead services and building fabric in wards and departments which will involve incidental patient contact.

Core Mechanical Responsibilities: Hot and cold water systems, plumbing services including rectification of blockages. Steam boilers, steam and condensate systems. Low temperature hot water heating systems, pumps and controls. Ventilation, air handling and chilled water systems. Hydrotherapy pool and water treatment plant maintenance. Compressed air systems. Site transport vehicle maintenance. Legionella and pseudomonas control. Compliance with current water regulations. Medical gas systems

Core Electrical Responsibilities: Standby Generators and associated equipment Uninterruptable power supplies Isolated power supplies Emergency lighting systems Low Voltage fixed installations Portable electrical appliances Ventilation and air-conditioning systems Building management systems (BMS) Refrigeration systems Fire Alarm systems Nurse call systems White goods Inspection and Testing Lighting Lifts Catering Equipment Laundry Equipment Security Access Control Competent Persons HTM 06-02 (Electrical Low Voltage Systems) Intruder alarm systems CCTV systems

Core Building Responsibilities: Fire Doors and closers Locks (Digital, Electronic) Building Fabric (Roofs, Walls) Fire stopping Roads, Footpaths External drainage

Undertake regular Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of a wide variety of building and engineering services plant and equipment. Record and analyse results with reference to historical data and determine appropriate actions. Provide condition and non-compliance reports as necessary.

Job description Job responsibilities Read attached Job description for full job responsibility. Accept and utilise any other training and development offered in order to carry out duties and responsibilities to achieve a high quality service. The post holder will be employed to work appropriate to their core skills particularly around building and engineering plant and equipment maintenance. They will however, progressively be trained to acquire elements of other skills with the intention of reaching levels of multi trade flexibility and competence to enable them to achieve and apply their ability where required. Be required to undertake Authorised Persons Training for at least one of the following as per operationally required: LV/Medical Gas/HVAC/ Decontamination/Pressure Systems/Water Safety/Lifts. Hold a full valid driving licence and carry out driving duties as required. Must be experienced in fault diagnosis and analysis of complex critical equipment and systems, taking the necessary remedial action where appropriate considering a range of options and safety issues to effect repairs using cause and effect analysis and detailed examination to gain a solution. Problem solve technical issues, fault diagnosis and solution finding. Assess safety situations/analysis and diagnosis of faults in complex, multi-faceted equipment. Organise complex programmes of specialist maintenance and testing procedures for a wide variety of healthcare systems. Liaise with specialist service contractors, departmental managers and staff, and the in-house maintenance Estates Officers to co- ordinate work activity at mutually agreed dates and times. Must be prepared to work a reasonable amount of overtime to undertake emergency repair work and planned maintenance work including operating theatre maintenance closures on bank holidays and weekends and cover for sickness and annual leave. Required to have developed skills to work to fine tolerances and accuracy using precision fine tools for adjustments and calibration of instruments and controls. Be capable of reading and understanding complex detailed design engineering drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals. Utilise complex/sophisticated calibration and monitoring instruments using precision tools and measuring devices to obtain readings and test results and produce readings and results for records, and audit to meet quality assurance standards. Monitor, calibrate and verify accuracy of test equipment used at recommended frequencies, to ensure they are meeting with NHS Technical memorandum standards. Identify, arrange procurement and replacement of defective component parts and equipment on major items of engineering plant, cost effectively to the value of £2k. The post holder must have a multi-skilled approach to a wide range of work of other trades outside their core trade skills, and be able to undertake work in a safe and effective manner, complying with all relevant safety legislation and Estates Department safe working procedures on all works undertaken. Carry out the full range of maintenance duties specific to their core trade as required, including non-routine, planned, corrective and breakdown maintenance tasks, this includes work on, or around, bedhead services and building fabric in wards and departments which will involve incidental patient contact. Core Mechanical Responsibilities: Hot and cold water systems, plumbing services including rectification of blockages. Steam boilers, steam and condensate systems. Low temperature hot water heating systems, pumps and controls. Ventilation, air handling and chilled water systems. Hydrotherapy pool and water treatment plant maintenance. Compressed air systems. Site transport vehicle maintenance. Legionella and pseudomonas control. Compliance with current water regulations. Medical gas systems Core Electrical Responsibilities: Standby Generators and associated equipment Uninterruptable power supplies Isolated power supplies Emergency lighting systems Low Voltage fixed installations Portable electrical appliances Ventilation and air-conditioning systems Building management systems (BMS) Refrigeration systems Fire Alarm systems Nurse call systems White goods Inspection and Testing Lighting Lifts Catering Equipment Laundry Equipment Security Access Control Competent Persons HTM 06-02 (Electrical Low Voltage Systems) Intruder alarm systems CCTV systems Core Building Responsibilities: Fire Doors and closers Locks (Digital, Electronic) Building Fabric (Roofs, Walls) Fire stopping Roads, Footpaths External drainage Undertake regular Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of a wide variety of building and engineering services plant and equipment. Record and analyse results with reference to historical data and determine appropriate actions. Provide condition and non-compliance reports as necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3, completed recognised apprenticeship in relevant base trade or relevant experience within trade specialism

Desirable

• Health and Safety Qualifications or modules of technical qualifications ( IOSH One Day Working Safely. CSCS Gold Card )
• Previous AP or CP qualification in HTM's

Skills

Essential

• Ability to interpret & work from drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrate ability to interpret & fault find on a diverse range of complex mechanical systems and installations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, mainly verbal & in writing.
• Demonstrate competence in dealing with difficult and /or stressful circumstances.
• Ability to instruct other in relation to their designated task/work.
• Ability to work without supervision
• Awareness of limits of own knowledge and ability/willingness to seek guidance and support
• A willingness to work flexibly and in a versatile manner to cover maintenance on a wide variety of plant and equipment.
• Ability to works on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise own work
• A willingness to demonstrate reliability & flexibility in their contribution to service delivery in the face of changing service demands
• Willing to undertake training relevant to the post.
• Willing to engage in new innovative working practices to improve the service.
• A commitment to own continuous personal development
• Basic IT
• Demonstrate knowledge of other crafts
• Background of mechanical work in the building industry / maintenance work

Knowledge

Essential

• A clear understanding of health and safety procedures in theory and practical application
• Relevant experience of NHS hospital environment
• Installation and/or maintenance experience in an industrial or domestic or commercial setting

Personal qualities

Essential

• Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental.
• Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring.
• Helps and co-operates with colleagues
• Pro-active and takes responsibility
• Willing to learn, open to change
• Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
• Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work
• Actively supports the Trust's values

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3, completed recognised apprenticeship in relevant base trade or relevant experience within trade specialism Desirable Health and Safety Qualifications or modules of technical qualifications ( IOSH One Day Working Safely. CSCS Gold Card ) Previous AP or CP qualification in HTM's Skills Essential Ability to interpret & work from drawings and specifications. Demonstrate ability to interpret & fault find on a diverse range of complex mechanical systems and installations. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, mainly verbal & in writing. Demonstrate competence in dealing with difficult and /or stressful circumstances. Ability to instruct other in relation to their designated task/work. Ability to work without supervision Awareness of limits of own knowledge and ability/willingness to seek guidance and support A willingness to work flexibly and in a versatile manner to cover maintenance on a wide variety of plant and equipment. Ability to works on own initiative and as part of a team. Ability to prioritise own work A willingness to demonstrate reliability & flexibility in their contribution to service delivery in the face of changing service demands Willing to undertake training relevant to the post. Willing to engage in new innovative working practices to improve the service. A commitment to own continuous personal development Basic IT Demonstrate knowledge of other crafts Background of mechanical work in the building industry / maintenance work Knowledge Essential A clear understanding of health and safety procedures in theory and practical application Relevant experience of NHS hospital environment Installation and/or maintenance experience in an industrial or domestic or commercial setting Personal qualities Essential Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental. Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring. Helps and co-operates with colleagues Pro-active and takes responsibility Willing to learn, open to change Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work Actively supports the Trust's values

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington NHS Trust

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington NHS Trust

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team and develop new skills in the world of Radiology. The successful candidate will involve working on a rota, with extended days and weekends.

You will support the work of the Radiology Department to assist Radiologists and Radiographers in performing a range of Radiological procedures, including Ultrasound and CT.

We have a new state of the art Emergency Department which opened in April 2019 with dedicated DR X Ray rooms, Ultrasound and a CT scanner. The successful applicant will be expected to rotate into this area from the main X-Ray department, US and CT.

This is a rotational post between the newly opening Slough Community Diagnostic Centre at Upton, Wexham Park Hospital (Slough), Heatherwood Elective Centre (Ascot), St Mark's Hospital (Maidenhead) and King Edward's VII Hospital (Windsor).

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligiblefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

• To assist in all aspects of patient care with in the Radiology department.
• To assist with housekeeping duties i.e. cleaning specialist equipment.
• To make up slides of biopsy samples for microscopic examination by Histology / Pathology.
• To work cross-site between Wexham Park hospital in Slough, Heatherwood Hospital Ascot , King Edwards VII in Windsor and St Marks in Maidenhead as and when required.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to make a real difference to children's healthcare? Do you want to be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team?

If the answer is yes, then our Paediatric Ward at Wexham Park Hospital is the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team, where high standards of patient care and family-centred support are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, caring for children and young people with a variety of medical and surgical needs.

You will be working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who value teamwork, continuous learning, and excellence in care delivery. In return, we offer a comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development, and a supportive atmosphere that encourages career progression.

Whether you are newly qualified or bring a wealth of experience, if you have a passion for paediatrics and are committed to delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of paediatric care at Wexham Park.

Main duties of the job

• Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.
• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
• Be an accountable professional.
• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
• Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse or other registered care professional's dependent on setting.
• Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing
• Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.The post holder will demonstrate a level of underpinning knowledge to practice and educated to foundation degree level.
• The post holder will support the registered nurses, medical staff, and allied health professionals within the clinical environment.
• The role is flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the care setting, and it is expected that the responsibilities will be developed and be agreed as services evolve.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job summary

Whittington Health is an Integrated Care Organisation; this provides a huge range of exciting opportunities for Pharmacists wishing to develop their career and clinical skills. The Pharmacy Department is innovative and forward thinking; this is reflected in the huge range of roles that are already established and in development. The Department is hugely supportive and actively encourages creative thinking to improve services, patient experience and to develop new roles, drawing on strengths and experiences of the team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful Pharmacist who enjoys working in a busy multidisciplinary environment, is a great team player and demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills. We want all our staff to reach their full potential, to ensure this we provide a safe, open and non-restrictive platform to learn, develop and progress.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join a team of dynamic, senior rotational pharmacists to gain experience in a number of rotations (please see job description for complete list).As well as developing clinical skills, the post holder will be expected to enhance their managerial and leadership skills through:

• Participation in multidisciplinary ward and board rounds delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused prescribing and medicines use
• Participation in practice and clinical research and audit
• Contributing to the development and implementation of new pharmacy services, guidelines, policies and procedures
• Supporting Lead Pharmacists and Divisions to effectively manage medication expenditure
• Participation in the education, training and supervision of pharmacy, medical and nursing staff and other allied healthcare professionals

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Band 4 Play Specialist. The key components of this role will be :* Reducing Anxiety and Stress: Through play, they help children express their feelings, understand their experiences, and alleviate fear or anxiety related to medical treatments or hospitalisation* Distraction and Comfort: During medical procedures, they engage children in play or activities that distract them from pain or discomfort, making the experience less frightening.* Promoting Development: Play specialists provide age-appropriate activities to encourage cognitive, emotional, and physical development, even in hospital environments.* Education and Preparation: They prepare children for medical treatments by using dolls, toys, or drawings to explain what's going to happen in a way the child can understand. This helps demystify the process and reduces fear.* Emotional Expression: Play is a natural way for children to express their emotions. Play specialists use therapeutic play to allow children to process and express feelings like fear, anger, or confusion.* Family Support: They also offer guidance and support to parents and caregivers, helping them understand their child's emotional needs and providing strategies to support their child during stressful times.

Main duties of the job

• Reducing Anxiety and Stress: Through play, they help children express their feelings, understand their experiences, and alleviate fear or anxiety related to medical treatments or hospitalisation
• Distraction and Comfort: During medical procedures, they engage children in play or activities that distract them from pain or discomfort, making the experience less frightening.
• Promoting Development: Play specialists provide age-appropriate activities to encourage cognitive, emotional, and physical development, even in hospital environments.
• Education and Preparation: They prepare children for medical treatments by using dolls, toys, or drawings to explain what's going to happen in a way the child can understand. This helps demystify the process and reduces fear.
• Emotional Expression: Play is a natural way for children to express their emotions. Play specialists use therapeutic play to allow children to process and express feelings like fear, anger, or confusion.
• Family Support: They also offer guidance and support to parents and caregivers, helping them understand their child's emotional needs and providing strategies to support their child during stressful times.

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Job summary

The postholder will support the smooth and efficient running of the GP Out of Hours service, in providing operational shift support to our clinical teams working in our centres face to face or remotely as part of our Clinical Assessment Service (CAS).

You will liaise with Healthcare Professionals, patients, and other colleagues to ensure a timely and high standard of care is delivered.

You will make and receive telephone calls and will work in line with Standard Operating Procedures.

This role contributes to the effective running of the GP Out of Hours service across multiple locations (York, Scarborough, Malton, Whitby and Selby)

Working Hours;

Bank, OVERNIGHT ONLY

Main duties of the job

Please see job description attached in supporting documents.

Please be aware sponsorship is not available for this role.

About us

Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit Organisation that aims to be a collaborative and agile provider that cares for its people and patients. Nimbuscare is based in York and is owned by all the practices in the city, however we deliver services over a wider footprint.

We deliver Urgent Care services in collaboration with the hospital and GP practices in York, Scarborough, Whitby, Malton and Selby. We also provide community-based frailty care, which focuses on treating people in the community where we can. We also aim to shift services into the community where possible, for example our community diagnostic centres run in partnership with the Acute Trust.

We are committed to contributing towards a better NHS based on equity, fairness, innovation, collaboration and quality.

We are part of the system, and we are here to stay.

Nimbuscare is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.

Please note Nimbuscare is unable to provide any advice about visas.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.05 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0260-26-0066

Job locations

Nimbuscare Limited

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate

York

YO26 4GG

United Kingdom

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop thorough understanding of the OOH service and work in accordance with written procedures.

Provide excellent customer care, demonstrating empathy; patience and a holistic approach to client/patient care.

Actively manage the patient queue in SystmOne to ensure optimum service delivery to patients referred from NHS 111.

Action calls received from Healthcare Professionals.

Support the clinical team with onward referrals where appropriate.

Develop knowledge of local services and providers and understand how to access these services.

Co-ordinate patients who need to be seen F2F and where appropriate home visits.

Report any incidents that might compromise health and safety for self, other staff or customers/patients.

Awareness of own impact in the process of care.

Any other duties and directed by the Senior Care Navigator.

Business responsibilities:

• Maintain ethos and culture of Nimbuscare Limited.
• Positively promote Nimbuscare Limited both in and out of the workplace

• Attend educational and staff meetings as requested.

To support the introduction of new working processes to optimise quality.

• To build and maintain relationships with relevant personnel.

Learning and development:

You will participate in any training programme implemented by Nimbuscare Limited as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in individual performance reviews, including maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

• Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace
• Undertake mandatory and statutory training as required.

Team working:

• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
• Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice.
• Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Confidentiality:

To understand and be aware of the confidentiality of information gained during the course of your duties, which may include access to personal information relating to clients, patients and members of staff. It is expected that you understand the importance of treating information in a discreet and confidential manner.

Health & Safety:

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

To actively support equality, diversity and inclusion and ensure that all work colleagues, patients and staff are valued and treated with dignity and respect.

Quality:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Work within own limitations and experience.

Be aware of and co-operate with audit.

• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Portray a professional image at all times.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and external parties

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

Other:

This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with you. You are required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested.

The job description is provided as an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job will evolve over time to reflect the changing needs of Nimbuscare and its services as well as the personal development of the post holder.

Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities: Develop thorough understanding of the OOH service and work in accordance with written procedures. Provide excellent customer care, demonstrating empathy; patience and a holistic approach to client/patient care. Actively manage the patient queue in SystmOne to ensure optimum service delivery to patients referred from NHS 111. Action calls received from Healthcare Professionals. Support the clinical team with onward referrals where appropriate. Develop knowledge of local services and providers and understand how to access these services. Co-ordinate patients who need to be seen F2F and where appropriate home visits. Report any incidents that might compromise health and safety for self, other staff or customers/patients. Awareness of own impact in the process of care. Any other duties and directed by the Senior Care Navigator. Business responsibilities:Maintain ethos and culture of Nimbuscare Limited. Positively promote Nimbuscare Limited both in and out of the workplace Attend educational and staff meetings as requested. To support the introduction of new working processes to optimise quality.To build and maintain relationships with relevant personnel. Learning and development:You will participate in any training programme implemented by Nimbuscare Limited as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in individual performance reviews, including maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace Undertake mandatory and statutory training as required. Team working:Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working. Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice. Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Confidentiality: To understand and be aware of the confidentiality of information gained during the course of your duties, which may include access to personal information relating to clients, patients and members of staff. It is expected that you understand the importance of treating information in a discreet and confidential manner. Health & Safety: Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards. Reporting potential risks identified.Equality and Diversity: To actively support equality, diversity and inclusion and ensure that all work colleagues, patients and staff are valued and treated with dignity and respect. Quality: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Work within own limitations and experience. Be aware of and co-operate with audit. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Portray a professional image at all times. Communication: Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and external parties Recognise and have awareness of peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.Other:This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with you. You are required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested. The job description is provided as an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job will evolve over time to reflect the changing needs of Nimbuscare and its services as well as the personal development of the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum level 2 Maths and English or equivalent (GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 or above)
• Ability to accurately follow workplace policies and procedures
• Ability to work to high standards of accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good numeracy, administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to listen and empathise
• Excellent telephony skills
• Understand and observe strict confidentiality
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as a team and under own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS or general practice
• Experience in working with SystmOne

Experience

Essential

• Competent in using Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to use own initiative
• Be self-motivated
• Able to listen and empathise
• Hard working and willing
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work according to changing need
• Commitment to professional / personal development

Travel

Essential

• Ability to travel across various sites when required.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum level 2 Maths and English or equivalent (GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 or above) Ability to accurately follow workplace policies and procedures Ability to work to high standards of accuracy Excellent attention to detail Good numeracy, administrative and organisational skills Excellent customer service skills with the ability to listen and empathise Excellent telephony skills Understand and observe strict confidentiality Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work as a team and under own initiative Desirable Experience of working within the NHS or general practice Experience in working with SystmOne Experience Essential Competent in using Microsoft Office Excellent written and verbal communication Able to work well under pressure Able to work as part of a team Able to use own initiative Be self-motivated Able to listen and empathise Hard working and willing Flexible and adaptable, able to work according to changing need Commitment to professional / personal development Travel Essential Ability to travel across various sites when required.

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

Nimbuscare Ltd

Address

Nimbuscare Limited

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate

York

YO26 4GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nimbuscare Ltd

Address

Nimbuscare Limited

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate

York

YO26 4GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply

As CHC Assistant, your role will be to provide administrative support to the CHC Office Manager and the Continuing and Complex Healthcare Team performing a wide range of administrative functions including maintaining office systems and processes, scanning and data inputting.

CHC is a friendly, busy team where colleagues work together to meet the needs of the service. You will be required to work closely with your colleagues but also have the confidence to work on your own initiative and handle sensitive situations. Due to the fast-paced environment, the ability to multi-task and prioritise your workload is essential.

Main duties of the job

First point of contact for telephone queries, re-directing and escalating any issues, as appropriate.

Arrange various meetings on behalf of the Nurse Assessors including Multi-disciplinary Meetings (MDTs) and Review meetings.

Inputting/updating patient data system.

About us

Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are partnerships of health and care organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up services and to improve the health and wellbeing of people who live and work in their area. Their purpose is to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare; tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access; enhance productivity and value for money and support broader social and economic development in their area efficiency. This will be delivered in neighbourhood, place, combinations of places and GM system.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated newly qualified pharmacist or pharmacist wishing to join our Pharmacy Chemotherapy and Technical Services Unit at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. The role offers a guaranteed pathway of progression from band 6 to band 7. The post holder provides a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the oncology and clinical haematology specialties, ensuring high-quality and safe preparation and supply of chemotherapy medicines to patients, in line with current commissioning criteria. There will be an extensive band 6 to 7 pharmacist progression training programme put into place to ensure a robust personal development process and will be fully supported by the rest of the team in doing so. Once fully up to speed, there will be a requirement to support, train and mentor other junior members of staff who rotate through pharmacy chemotherapy and aseptic services, ensuring the provision and maintenance of a high-quality service. The role requires working core hours, Monday to Friday with participation in late night, weekend and bank holiday rota working, with the possibility of home working once fully trained on all aspects of the role in line with rota requirements.

Main duties of the job

Assist the Lead Oncology Pharmacist in the day-to-day management of clinical verification of chemotherapy prescriptions in line with current guidance and commissioning criteria.

Support the Principal Pharmacist for Technical Services in providing a high quality, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared chemotherapy medicines in a timely manner to service users.

Support the development of pharmacists and technicians and ensure team working within the Pharmacy Technical Services Team.

Acting as Authorising Pharmacist under section 10 exemption.

Monitor and supervise staff working within the Technical Service Unit, ensuring safe systems of work are maintained and developed and that all professional and quality standards are complied with.

Undertake development opportunities and in doing so, support the Clinical Director of Pharmacy in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient, patient centred clinical pharmacy service to all wards and departments within the trust.

About us

This is an exciting time for Aseptic Services with NHSE's future plans for transformation and investment. This post holder will be instrumental in helping to inform and shape aseptic services for the Trust and across the ICS in the advent of future hub and spoke models, ensuring that quality assurance and patient safety will be at the heart of everything to we do.

We value the personal skills, experiences, and qualities that individuals bring to our department and the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved, and able to influence the future direction of our services. The well being of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Well being team who provide support on a range of topics, run fitness classes, and organise mindfulness sessions. As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-D164-26

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Rd

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder for the role will start as a band 6 pharmacist, during which time they will complete a progressional competency based training pathway of progression. Upon successful completion, the post holder will be eligible to progress to a band 7 pharmacist position. Post holder can expect to complete their training within approximately 12 months, subject to attaining the required competencies and sign off by the Principal Pharmacist for technical services.

Main responsibilities:

Ensure an efficient high quality technical and clinical pharmacy service meets the needs of the patients and healthcare professionals within the Trust.

Clinically screen prescriptions for chemotherapy and biological medicines,according to Trust and national protocols and commissioning standards.

Provide specialist clinical advice to doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcareprofessionals on initiating, prescribing, and monitoring of chemotherapy andsupportive medicines in line with Trust and national guidance.

Clinically verify oncology prescriptions in line with British Oncology

Pharmaceutical Association (BOPA) standards and ensure treatments are inline with commissioned services.

Act as an Authorised pharmacist and carry out clinical and aseptic servicesverification process in accordance with specific organisational policy.

Final check and release aseptically prepared products (including clinical trialdrugs) and ensure all documentation is complete before release to wards anddepartments within and outside the trust.

Ensure all products are safely formulated and released in accordance with thedepartments quality systems.

Assess outsourced unlicensed specials products against Certificate ofConformance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.

Be trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake check and release of intrathecal chemotherapy.

Assist the Lead Intrathecal Training Pharmacist with the development anddelivery of intrathecal chemotherapy training.

Develop an in-depth knowledge of labelling and worksheets systems to supportthe lead technician in managing documentation systems.

Provide a comprehensive documentation system to underpin the quality management system to include internal audit, risk assessment, change control,Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), training, environmental monitoring,validations, and maintenance of the deviation system.

Assist in the investigation of problems with unlicensed medicine products madein section 10 and outsourced.

Ensure safe systems of work are maintained as defined under statutorylegislation, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations,regional and National Cancer Standards, controls assurance and professionalstandards.

Act as a knowledge base/resource for the oncology and haematologydirectorate and provide specialised professional and technical education toenable the clinical areas to meet the high standards of patient care and safety.

Ensure and promote safe handling, preparation, and storage of cytotoxic drugs.

Record significant clinical interventions, report unusual occurrences, andinvestigate errors and deviations and non-compliant situations.

Support the delivery of the pharmacy clinical governance agenda e.g., initiativesto reduce medication related risk and implement agreed strategies, work closelywith clinical governance and risk co-ordinators.

Interpret and apply information retrieved from medical and nursing notes.

Report relevant adverse medicine reactions to the Medicines and Healthcareproducts Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Act on drug alerts ensuring that appropriate advice is given to staff, patients,and carers.

Actively participate in pharmacy team meetings.

Participate in the introduction and development of new aseptic chemotherapyproducts including product lifecycle system, validation activities, formulation andstability testing, workforce training and development, and product quality reviewas required.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder for the role will start as a band 6 pharmacist, during which time they will complete a progressional competency based training pathway of progression. Upon successful completion, the post holder will be eligible to progress to a band 7 pharmacist position. Post holder can expect to complete their training within approximately 12 months, subject to attaining the required competencies and sign off by the Principal Pharmacist for technical services. Main responsibilities: Ensure an efficient high quality technical and clinical pharmacy service meets the needs of the patients and healthcare professionals within the Trust. Clinically screen prescriptions for chemotherapy and biological medicines,according to Trust and national protocols and commissioning standards. Provide specialist clinical advice to doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcareprofessionals on initiating, prescribing, and monitoring of chemotherapy andsupportive medicines in line with Trust and national guidance. Clinically verify oncology prescriptions in line with British Oncology Pharmaceutical Association (BOPA) standards and ensure treatments are inline with commissioned services. Act as an Authorised pharmacist and carry out clinical and aseptic servicesverification process in accordance with specific organisational policy. Final check and release aseptically prepared products (including clinical trialdrugs) and ensure all documentation is complete before release to wards anddepartments within and outside the trust. Ensure all products are safely formulated and released in accordance with thedepartments quality systems. Assess outsourced unlicensed specials products against Certificate ofConformance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. Be trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake check and release of intrathecal chemotherapy. Assist the Lead Intrathecal Training Pharmacist with the development anddelivery of intrathecal chemotherapy training. Develop an in-depth knowledge of labelling and worksheets systems to supportthe lead technician in managing documentation systems. Provide a comprehensive documentation system to underpin the quality management system to include internal audit, risk assessment, change control,Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), training, environmental monitoring,validations, and maintenance of the deviation system. Assist in the investigation of problems with unlicensed medicine products madein section 10 and outsourced. Ensure safe systems of work are maintained as defined under statutorylegislation, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations,regional and National Cancer Standards, controls assurance and professionalstandards. Act as a knowledge base/resource for the oncology and haematologydirectorate and provide specialised professional and technical education toenable the clinical areas to meet the high standards of patient care and safety. Ensure and promote safe handling, preparation, and storage of cytotoxic drugs. Record significant clinical interventions, report unusual occurrences, andinvestigate errors and deviations and non-compliant situations. Support the delivery of the pharmacy clinical governance agenda e.g., initiativesto reduce medication related risk and implement agreed strategies, work closelywith clinical governance and risk co-ordinators. Interpret and apply information retrieved from medical and nursing notes. Report relevant adverse medicine reactions to the Medicines and Healthcareproducts Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Act on drug alerts ensuring that appropriate advice is given to staff, patients,and carers. Actively participate in pharmacy team meetings. Participate in the introduction and development of new aseptic chemotherapyproducts including product lifecycle system, validation activities, formulation andstability testing, workforce training and development, and product quality reviewas required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm Degree (4years) or equivalent (3)
• Member GPhC (3)

Desirable

• Postgraduate clinical diploma (2)
• Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) Diploma (2)
• Non-Medical Prescribing (2)

Experience

Essential

• Practice in one or more relevant areas (2)
• Clinical pharmacy experience and practice (2)
• Ability to deal with complex clinical issues (2)

Desirable

• Supervisory management of a team (2)
• Reports to committees. Experience of leafing pharmacy services in primary or secondary care (2)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy (2)
• Knowledge of GCP/GMP/GDP (2)
• Understanding of risk management and principles of clinical governance (2)
• Able to communicate highly complex information to senior staff and patients. (2)

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to prioritize workload and work under pressure (2)
• Flexible working (2)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm Degree (4years) or equivalent (3) Member GPhC (3) Desirable Postgraduate clinical diploma (2) Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA) Diploma (2) Non-Medical Prescribing (2) Experience Essential Practice in one or more relevant areas (2) Clinical pharmacy experience and practice (2) Ability to deal with complex clinical issues (2) Desirable Supervisory management of a team (2) Reports to committees. Experience of leafing pharmacy services in primary or secondary care (2) Knowledge and Skills Essential Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy (2) Knowledge of GCP/GMP/GDP (2) Understanding of risk management and principles of clinical governance (2) Able to communicate highly complex information to senior staff and patients. (2) Personal Attributes Essential Able to prioritize workload and work under pressure (2) Flexible working (2)

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Rd

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Rd

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Secure your future. Develop your career. Help shape the future of healthcare.

Are you a skilled maintenance professional looking for a role that offers variety, stability, and long-term career opportunities? We're looking for a motivated and adaptable Multi-Skilled Technician to join our team.

This is an exciting time to join us. Estates and Facilities continue to grow and invest in our services, including plans for the new hospital development. There has never been a better opportunity to become part of a team that will play a vital role in supporting healthcare delivery for years to come.

What we can offer you

Joining the NHS means becoming part of an organisation that values its people and invests in their future.

Benefits include:

• Permanent NHS employment with excellent job security.
• Generous NHS Pension Scheme.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with NHS service.
• Comprehensive NHS sick pay scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and support career progression.
• Access to a wide range of staff wellbeing initiatives and support services.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to contribute to the development and maintenance of healthcare facilities that directly support patient care.
• Exciting future opportunities arising from the Trust's ongoing growth and the development of a new hospital, creating potential for expanded responsibilities, specialist roles and career advancement.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As a Multi-Skilled Technician, you will report to the Assistant Maintenance Manager/Workload Co-ordinator and become a key member of our Estates Maintenance team.

You will undertake a diverse range of maintenance, repair and installation work across Trust properties, ensuring our buildings, engineering systems and services remain safe, compliant and fully operational. Working both independently and alongside colleagues and contractors, you will help deliver high-quality maintenance services in a busy healthcare environment.

The role requires flexibility, and you will be expected to utilise your skills across a range of maintenance disciplines where competent to do so. You will also support colleagues across the Estates & Facilities Division, helping to maintain a responsive and efficient service.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is keen to learn, develop and embrace new challenges.

You will have:

• A completed, time-served apprenticeship or equivalent structured training programme in an engineering discipline.
• Relevant post-qualification experience in maintenance or engineering services.
• A strong technical background and practical problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

THERAPY ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER : Leighton Hospital in-patient wards.

BAND 4 - 22.5 HOURS

Are you interested in working in an acute hospital setting, and have a passion for working with patients who have frailty? Do you want to work in a friendly welcoming team? If so, this may be the job for you. An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for a generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner.

This post it to work alongside qualified Occupational therapists and physiotherapists, and therapy assistance to support the team on the wards. The band 4 will carry out delegated assessments and interventions by a qualified practitioner.

The candidate will have at least 12 months experience of working as a band 3 therapy assistant. We also ask that they have 12 months NHS experience, especially working on acute wards, as this will be helpful to the candidate. Those who have not had band 3 therapy experience or NHS experience need not apply.

Progressive posts may be considered. An interest in Occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy is of value and would be beneficial.

We are looking for a motivated therapy assistant practitioner with excellent clinical and communication skills to work alongside and support qualified therapists in the treatment of patients on the acute wards at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will be expected to contribute to assessments, carry out treatment plans agreed by the qualified therapist and contribute to a seven-day service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated therapy assistant practitioner with excellent clinical and communication skills to work alongside and support qualified therapists in the treatment of patients on the acute wards at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will be expected to contribute to assessments and carry out treatment plans agreed by the qualified therapist for allocated patients. They will contribute to the inputting of data and produce monthly reports.

We also require the commitment to contribute to a seven-day service.

The team is based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. The successful candidate will be expected to work and support across the elderly carewards.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

Early Career Pharmacists Band 6 / Band 7 Development post.

We have the opportunity for motivated pharmacists to join our clinical team. Following investment in our pharmacy service and upcoming implementation of our EPR and EPMA system, this is a fantastic time to join our expanding team.

• As a department we are committed to supporting personal development including the opportunity to complete a funded Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy including non-medical prescribing where appropriate.
• Working as a pharmacist within a supportive team, you will follow a structured rotation covering a variety of clinical areas across Medicine, Surgery and Women's & Children's Divisions.
• Your development programme will include rotations within the department such as Medicines Information, Homecare, and Aseptic services.
• You will be an integrated member of the pharmacy team providing a dedicated, safe, and effective, patient centred clinical service across the trust, providing high quality pharmaceutical care to all our patients.
• During your progression in this training role, further specialist rotations in Critical Care, Frailty, Paediatrics, Palliative Care, Medicines Optimisation and Medicines Safety will be available.

You will be eligible for automatic progression from Band 6 to Band 7 after demonstrating that you have met all our criteria through post registration experience, post graduate studies, and meeting the key values and responsibilities of the role.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to designated service areas in the locality of the trust, Provision of specialist information and advice to all members of the multidisciplinary team, to maximise patient pharmaceutical care.

As a clinical pharmacist working in various specialities, you will have an integral role in providing high-quality specialist pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients across Cheshire. You will contribute to the training and development of less experienced team members, as well as medical and nursing colleagues. You will have the opportunity to contribute to service development and quality and safety, through ward rounds, audits and education.

Your professionalism, excellent inter-personal skills and enthusiasm, will equip you to be a valued contributor to our service and to develop to be a key member of our clinical pharmacy team. You will be supported to develop your independent prescribing role.

We are committed to an inclusive pharmacy workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, creating a compassionate and respectful environment where all staff feel valued and supported.

There is an on-call requirement for evenings, weekends and Bank Holiday work, (remunerated per session) as per rota. Participation is required in a extended hours (evening) and weekend rota.

About us

This is a great time to join the Pharmacy department at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT). The department has completed a full departmental refurbishment and installation of a new automated dispensing system. We have recently implemented a new dispensing system, electronic ward cabinets and controlled drug cabinet, and are finalising planning for our Electronic Prescribing implementation.

MCHFT provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

We're inviting bright, keen people looking for an interesting job and a new challenge to join us as an Assistant Pharmacy Technical Officer in our Pharmacy team.

In this role, you'll work in a hospital Pharmacy, under the supervision of registered Pharmacists and Technicians, mainly within the dispensary and stores areas, helping the team to keep track of our stock and support the dispensing of medicines to hospital inpatients and outpatients.

If you thrive in a role that offers variety, we definitely want to hear from you! Ideal candidates will be patient-focused, eager to learn, hardworking, and capable of handling pressure during busy periods.

Wearecommittedtoaninclusivepharmacyworkforcethatreflectsthediversecommunitiesweserve,creatingacompassionateandrespectfulenvironmentwhereall staff feel valued and supported.

Your principal place of employment is Leighton Hospital, whilst your secondary place of employment with be Victoria Infirmary, Northwich (VIN) However, this may be changed from time to time at the Trust's discretion to any location where the Trust provides services, or may in the future provide services, subject to operational requirements.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Technical Officer, your responsibilities are as follows:

Pharmacy Stores Responsibilities:

• Topping up stock medicines for use in wards and clinical areas across the Trust using a predefined stock list.
• Receiving medicines into the Trust, ensuring accurate documentation and organisation, and appropriate storage and handling.
• Handling the recycling process for medicines no longer required by patients or ward areas.
• Following guidance and instructions carefully whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
• Working across both Leighton Hospital and Victoria Infirmary Northwich sites is required. Travel between the sites is required using own transport or public transport, with travel expenses reimbursed in line with the Trust Expenses Policy.

Dispensary Responsibilities:

• Dispensing medicines for both inpatients and outpatients against prescriptions.
• Preparing medicines for discharge
• Ensuring you are careful and follow guidance and instructions carefully throughout

In both settings, your role is vital. Your attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and dedication to patient wellbeing will contribute significantly to the high standards of service we uphold in the Pharmacy Department. This position offers a well-rounded experience, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the entire medication management process.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Salary/Apprenticeship to be discussed at interview

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

412-DCSS-8268544

Job locations

Your principal place of employment is Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The details of the main responsibilities are listed on the Job Description and on the person specification.

We are committed to fostering a culture of training and development, encouraging applications from those without an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services as well as those that already have achieved the qualification. Candidates who don't possess the NVQ/QCF Level 2 will be entered into the department through an Apprentice training position, with the expectation of progressing into ATO roles. If you are a successful candidate without the NVQ/QCF Level 2 Pharmacy Services, you will be supported to achieve this whilst working in the role.

Job description Job responsibilities The details of the main responsibilities are listed on the Job Description and on the person specification. We are committed to fostering a culture of training and development, encouraging applications from those without an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services as well as those that already have achieved the qualification. Candidates who don't possess the NVQ/QCF Level 2 will be entered into the department through an Apprentice training position, with the expectation of progressing into ATO roles. If you are a successful candidate without the NVQ/QCF Level 2 Pharmacy Services, you will be supported to achieve this whilst working in the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education

Desirable

• 4 CCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including Maths and English
• NVQ / CQF Level 2 in Pharmacy Skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experienced in hospital pharmacy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions carefully
• Ability to learn
• Ability to communicate with lots of different types of people
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment
• Ability to demonstrate close attention to detail
• Ability to travel between sites of work as required

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education Desirable 4 CCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including Maths and English NVQ / CQF Level 2 in Pharmacy Skills Experience Essential Experience of working in a team Desirable Experienced in hospital pharmacy Skills Essential Ability to follow instructions carefully Ability to learn Ability to communicate with lots of different types of people Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment Ability to demonstrate close attention to detail Ability to travel between sites of work as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Your principal place of employment is Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Your principal place of employment is Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply.

The salary and the working hours for this post mean that it is very unlikely that we can offer Skilled Worker sponsorship for this role.Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship should determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoSfor the post byassessing their circumstances against criteria specified on thegov.uk website.

THERAPY ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER.

BAND 4 - 22.5 HOURS

Fixed Term - approx 12 months

Frailty/Care of the elderly

Are you interested in working in a hospital setting, and have a passionfor working withcare of the elderly,or patients who have frailty? Do youwant to work in a friendly welcoming team?This may be the job for you.An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for a generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner(Band 4).

Thispost it to work alongside Occupational therapists and physiotherapists, to support the team on the wards. The wards covered are care of the elderly/frailty. The expectation is that the candidate has at least 12 months experience of working as a band 3 therapy assistant. We also ask that they have 12 months NHS experience, especially working on acute wards, as this will be helpful to the candidate.

Progressive postsmay be considered.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated therapy assistant practitioner with excellent clinical and communication skills to work alongside and support qualified therapists in the treatment of patients on the acute wards at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will be expected to contribute to assessments and carry out treatment plans agreed by the qualified therapist for allocated patients. They will contribute to the inputting of data and produce monthly reports.

We also require the commitment to contribute to a seven-day service.

The team is based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. The successful candidate will be expected to work and support across the elderly carewards.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

412-DCSS-8252090

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the management and treatment of patients under the guidance of a qualified clinician.
• To follow departmental protocols and guidelines referring to a qualified clinician who is available for advice.
• To independently carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes as planned and discussed with a qualified clinician.
• To monitor and report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes.
• To hold a caseload as delegated by a qualified clinician, reporting back at agreed timescales, highlighting any necessary actions.
• To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need.
• To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within practice scope.

Job description Job responsibilities To assist in the management and treatment of patients under the guidance of a qualified clinician. To follow departmental protocols and guidelines referring to a qualified clinician who is available for advice. To independently carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes as planned and discussed with a qualified clinician. To monitor and report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes. To hold a caseload as delegated by a qualified clinician, reporting back at agreed timescales, highlighting any necessary actions. To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need. To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within practice scope.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Acute ward experience
• Worked as a Band 3 therapy assistant for 12 months or more
• Worked in the NHS for at least 12 months

Desirable

• previous band 4 experience

Skills

Essential

• Generic Physio and OT competencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Acute care and national guidelines
• Minimum academic requirements as per Person Spec

Person Specification Experience Essential Acute ward experience Worked as a Band 3 therapy assistant for 12 months or more Worked in the NHS for at least 12 months Desirable previous band 4 experience Skills Essential Generic Physio and OT competencies Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Acute care and national guidelines Minimum academic requirements as per Person Spec

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This post offers a great diverse set of opportunities to join a developing team.

The scope within this role is skill enhancing and a developmental opportunity.

The Team provides assessment and intensive home treatment as an alternative to hospital admission for Children and young people in Crisis, in the areas of Warrington, Halton, Knowsley & St Helens.

The team work collaboratively with our Local CAMHS Community Team and a number of agencies and service providers in a variety of community bases.

The service is a 24 hour service and the successful candidate will be needed to support the team across these hours.

Main duties of the job

As a Lead Practitioner, you will provide a specialised role in the development and implementation of services and care pathways for children and young people with mental health [CYPMH] problems within the THRIVE Framework for service delivery.

You will be responsible for the clinical oversight of the shift and supporting the team throughout the shift.

You will be expected to provide specialist interventions, advice, consultancy and supervision to both colleagues and colleagues within external partner agencies in line with THRIVE.

As the post is identified within the CYPMH strategy, it is expected the role will continue to develop in line with national and local initiatives.

About us

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

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

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

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job summary

The Senior Project Manager will play a key role in the successful planning,developmentand delivery of major projects and workstreams within the New QEH Programme. Working as part of the programme delivery team, the post holder willbe responsible forleading the day-to-day management of complex capital, infrastructure and service transformation projects associated with the redevelopment of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn.

The post holder will provide specialist project management expertise throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, effectively, on time and within agreed budgets. They will lead the development of project plans, business cases, governance arrangements, reporting mechanisms and risk management processes, whilst ensuring compliance with Trust, NHS and New Hospital Programme requirements.

The Senior Project Manager will work collaboratively with clinical, operational,corporateand external stakeholders, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing competing priorities to ensure successful delivery of programmeobjectives.

Projects managed by the post holder will be of significant organisationalimportance, involving complex stakeholder environments, substantial financialinvestmentand direct impact on future healthcare services and infrastructure.

Main duties of the job

Project Leadership and Delivery

Stakeholder Management and Communication

Governance, Risk and Assurance

Service Improvement and Change Management

Leadership and Staff Management

Responsibility for Information Resources

Training, Support and Continuous Improvement

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-472-26TW

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this post.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to relevant degree level or equivalent
• Prince2 (Practitioner level) or other equivalent project management qualification

Desirable

• Better Business Case Foundation or Higher

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience within a senior management role within a customer-focused organisation
• Proven track record of managing complex projects within a programme management system, including evidence of change management within timeframes and budget
• Substantial experience in policy and strategy development and their impact across the organisation
• Experience working in a multi-agency partnership, sharing information and building valued relationships
• Experience as a budget holder, including budget planning, management, and financial reporting
• Experience producing high-quality briefings and written project documents for senior managers

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of business intelligence-related data collection
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working partnerships with professional groups and senior managers within the organisation and in other agencies
• Proficiency in change management skills
• Strong delegation skills
• Highly effective negotiating, convincing, and influencing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Project or equivalent project planning application

Aptitude

Essential

• Excellent communicator
• Self-motivated and innovative thinker
• Excellent active listening skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to relevant degree level or equivalent Prince2 (Practitioner level) or other equivalent project management qualification Desirable Better Business Case Foundation or Higher Experience Essential Extensive experience within a senior management role within a customer-focused organisation Proven track record of managing complex projects within a programme management system, including evidence of change management within timeframes and budget Substantial experience in policy and strategy development and their impact across the organisation Experience working in a multi-agency partnership, sharing information and building valued relationships Experience as a budget holder, including budget planning, management, and financial reporting Experience producing high-quality briefings and written project documents for senior managers Skills Essential Knowledge and experience of business intelligence-related data collection Ability to develop and maintain effective working partnerships with professional groups and senior managers within the organisation and in other agencies Proficiency in change management skills Strong delegation skills Highly effective negotiating, convincing, and influencing skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Project or equivalent project planning application Aptitude Essential Excellent communicator Self-motivated and innovative thinker Excellent active listening skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice: full time band 3, with progression to band 4 once completed the apprenticeship, professional registration with the Institute of Science and Technology and internal competencies.

Hello! My name is Luke and I am the Aseptic Services Manager for the Clinical Trials Aseptic Services Unit in Oxford.

We have an exciting role available to train an individual with the knowledge and skills required to work in aseptic dispensing within Oxford University Hospitals. This role would be suitable for staff working in a pharmacy team that have an BTEC 2 or equivalent and are interesting in working in an aseptic team preparing doses for patients, or school / college leavers looking to start their working career. Applications will be considered from candidates that do not have the pharmacy BTEC 2 but are willing to undertake this prior to enrolling on the SMT apprenticeship course.

I am privileged to manage and support our fantastic technical team of Pharmacy Technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians , Assistants and Apprentices as we provide support services to clinical trial research teams on all our Trust sites throughout Oxfordshire.

If you are interested in an informal discussion about the apprentice role offered within our team then I would be very pleased to chat with you.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

The main role of this post is to participate in a programme of work based training and development to gain knowledge and experience across the range of aseptic dispensing and manufacture in Oxford University Hospitals. The role will predominantly be based in the Clinical Trials Aseptic Services Unit undertaking a variety of technical roles, but will involve rotating into the Radiopharmacy and Quality Assurance Team.

The Clinical Trials Aseptic Services Unit (CTASU) is responsible for aseptically preparing clinical trial doses for patients to several departments across the Trust and maintaining up to date documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Under the direction of the Accountable Pharmacist and Aseptic Services Manager or Deputy the post holder will be responsible for the provision of day to day activities associated with all aspects of aseptic services in order to support the needs of patients and which meet standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

This role will involve regular weekend working to support the requirement for Clinical Trial doses at the weekend.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated nurses to join the Research Team which will be based at the Horton General Hospital with expectation of supporting research activity at the Headington Hospitals. The post holders will be required to travel between sites for training and team meetings on an adhoc basis.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Trauma Research Team, supported by the Team Lead. The portfolio of studies will extend beyond the trauma portfolio depending on the requirements of other research teams.

Hours - the post holder will be expected to work core hours between 730 and 1700 Monday to Friday. However, these may be negotiated if required by a trial protocol.

Main duties of the job

You will be involved in identifying patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics, screening medical notes, reviewing consultant referrals, and participating in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. You will contribute to the informed consent process, acting as a point of support for patients and their families, and assist in coordinating the research patient pathway from screening through to trial completion.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen across Mid-Mersey Mental Health Support Teams in schools (MHST) for an experienced/skilled and passionate specialist practitioner to support the mental health of children and young people with ASC / LD.

As a specialist practitioner you will be responsible for leading multi-agency plans to support CYP.

You will deliver therapeutic intervention to meet the needs of CYP and complete appropriate safety plans.

As a specialist mental health practitioner you will be key in developing and supporting local pathways of care and support and evaluation of services and training to the wider system.

You will also offer consultation this includes working with CSC, Education and third sector organisations and is a very important aspect to our work.

This post is subject toan enhanced with children's and adult's barred listDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Mental Health Practitioner, the post holder will provide a specialised role in the development and implementation of services and care pathways for children and young people with mental health [CYPMH] ,and Learning Disability / Autistic Spectrum Conditions [ ASC] problems within the THRIVE Framework for service delivery.

The post holder will be expected to provide specialist interventions, advice, consultancy and supervision to both colleagues and colleagues within external partner agencies in line with THRIVE.

As the post is identified within the CYPMH strategy, it is expected the role will continue to develop in line with national and local initiatives.

The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carers. The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery and THRIVE.

About us

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

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

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

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.