Job summary

The successful candidate will work as a Band 6 SLT across the adult acute wards and stroke ward at Newham University Hospital - including the acute admissions unit, intensive care unit, respiratory unit, gastroenterology service and older peoples services.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 SLT to consolidate their knowledge and skills in managing patients with swallowing and communication impairments across the acute and stroke pathways, within a friendly and supportive team. They will provide specialist assessment and treatment to adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties in the inpatient setting, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT). There will be exposure to, and opportunities to develop competency in, videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy management, as well as quality improvement initiatives.

The post holder should be an established, qualified SLT who is independent in the assessment and management of patients with dysphagia and communication impairment. There will be opportunities to develop and support junior SLT colleagues and/or students. Regular supervision will be provided, including access to joint assessments, formal 1:1 meetings and peer support sessions. There are excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities within the SLT service and as part of the wider MDT.

Main duties of the job

• To independently manage a caseload of adults with swallowing and communication disorders on inpatient acute wards at Newham University Hospital
• To use specialist knowledge to independently assess, differentially diagnose and treat patients across the pathways, seeking support of more senior colleagues where required.
• To be actively involved in service development and to contribute to the ongoing development of specialist clinical pathways
• To deliver training/teaching to SLT colleagues, the wider multi-disciplinary team and students across Barts Health NHS Trust
• To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through internal training in specialist areas, such as Videofluoroscopy and Tracheostomy, as well as external courses/ Clinical Excellence Networks (as applicable).
• To work closely with all members of the inpatient and community multi-disciplinary team to optimise patient experience
• To supervise band 5 SLTs, band 3/4 assistants and students (as required)
• To work flexibly in line with the needs of the service

About us

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

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

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

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

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting 12-month fixed term opportunity from July 2026 (maternity leave cover) for a Highly Specialist Orthoptist to join our friendly and forward-thinking team as the Education & Neuro-Orthoptic Lead. This is a varied and rewarding senior role, ideal for an Orthoptist seeking to expand their leadership, teaching, and specialist clinical skills. You will lead on education, workforce development, and competency frameworks for the Orthoptic team, while also providing highly specialist neuro-ophthalmology expertise across adult services.

Alongside core orthoptic clinics, you will work within extended roles including adult orthoptics, neuro-ophthalmology, stroke pathways, and community eye services. You will collaborate closely with Ophthalmologists, Neurologists, Optometrists, AHPs, and wider MDT colleagues.

You will be:

* Leading education, training, and competency development for Orthoptists, students, and multidisciplinary colleagues

* Acting as the Neuro-Orthoptic Lead, providing advanced assessment and management of complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions * Delivering high-quality clinical care across hospital, community, special school, and stroke settings

* Supporting extended-role clinics including JI clinics, injection clinics, and stroke rehabilitation

* Contributing to service development, audit, research, and clinical governance

* Teaching medical undergraduates, junior doctors, and other healthcare professionals

Main duties of the job

Provide a high-quality orthoptic service as an autonomous practitioner, delivering preventative and therapeutic care in accordance with the professional standards of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS).

About us

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

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

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

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

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-8026324WXH-B

Job locations

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience across a range of specialist areas including paediatrics, neuro ophthalmology, community services, glaucoma, and visual fields.
• Experience working effectively within uni professional and multi professional teams.
• Experience providing
• Experience delivering teaching to multidisciplinary teams
• Experience contributing to clinical governance, audit, or service evaluation.

Desirable

• Experience leading a specialist service (e.g., neuro ophthalmology, stroke, community).
• Experience leading a specialist service (e.g., neuro ophthalmology, stroke, community).
• Membership of a relevant specialist interest group (e.g., BIOS
• Experience coordinating student placements or acting

Skills

Essential

• Highly specialist clinical skills across the full scope of orthoptic practice, including neuro ophthalmology
• Ability to analyse and prioritise complex clinical information to develop appropriate specialist care plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to meet diverse patient needs
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and sensitivity when delivering complex or distressing information
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and sensitivity when delivering complex or distressing information.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage frequent interruptions
• High attention to detail and accuracy in clinical assessment and documentation.
• Commitment to non discriminatory, patient centred practice.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging or emotionally sensitive situations

Desirable

• Advanced presentation or teaching skills (e.g., formal teaching qualification).
• Experience delivering teaching at regional or national level.
• Experience developing competency frameworks or training programmes.

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of current best practice in orthoptics, including neuro ophthalmology and stroke related visual impairment.
• Understanding of legal responsibilities, professional codes of conduct, and ethical frameworks.
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit processes, and evidence based practice
• Knowledge of MS Office applications and confidence using electronic patient record systems
• Knowledge of Cerner Millennium or equivalent PAS/EPR systems
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining HCPC standards.

Desirable

• Knowledge of national neuro ophthalmology or stroke guidelines.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Orthoptics, BMedSci Orthoptics, or Diploma in British Orthoptics (DBO).
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in accordance with HCPC requirements

Desirable

• City & Guilds or equivalent teaching/education qualification.
• Membership of the British & Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS).
• Postgraduate training in neuro ophthalmology or advanced clinical practice

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between hospital and community sites.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments if required

Person Specification Experience Essential Significant post registration experience across a range of specialist areas including paediatrics, neuro ophthalmology, community services, glaucoma, and visual fields. Experience working effectively within uni professional and multi professional teams. Experience providing Experience delivering teaching to multidisciplinary teams Experience contributing to clinical governance, audit, or service evaluation. Desirable Experience leading a specialist service (e.g., neuro ophthalmology, stroke, community). Experience leading a specialist service (e.g., neuro ophthalmology, stroke, community). Membership of a relevant specialist interest group (e.g., BIOS Experience coordinating student placements or acting Skills Essential Highly specialist clinical skills across the full scope of orthoptic practice, including neuro ophthalmology Ability to analyse and prioritise complex clinical information to develop appropriate specialist care plans Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to meet diverse patient needs Ability to demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and sensitivity when delivering complex or distressing information Ability to demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and sensitivity when delivering complex or distressing information. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands. Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage frequent interruptions High attention to detail and accuracy in clinical assessment and documentation. Commitment to non discriminatory, patient centred practice. Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging or emotionally sensitive situations Desirable Advanced presentation or teaching skills (e.g., formal teaching qualification). Experience delivering teaching at regional or national level. Experience developing competency frameworks or training programmes. Knowledge Essential In depth knowledge of current best practice in orthoptics, including neuro ophthalmology and stroke related visual impairment. Understanding of legal responsibilities, professional codes of conduct, and ethical frameworks. Understanding of clinical governance, audit processes, and evidence based practice Knowledge of MS Office applications and confidence using electronic patient record systems Knowledge of Cerner Millennium or equivalent PAS/EPR systems Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining HCPC standards. Desirable Knowledge of national neuro ophthalmology or stroke guidelines. Qualifications Essential BSc Orthoptics, BMedSci Orthoptics, or Diploma in British Orthoptics (DBO). Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Evidence of ongoing CPD in accordance with HCPC requirements Desirable City & Guilds or equivalent teaching/education qualification. Membership of the British & Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS). Postgraduate training in neuro ophthalmology or advanced clinical practice Other Essential Ability to travel between hospital and community sites. Physically able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments if 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).

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Optimised Care is seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon to join our growing elective healthcare service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a patient-focused organisation dedicated to reducing waiting times and delivering outstanding clinical outcomes through high-quality planned care.

As a Locum Consultant ENT, you will play a key role in providing specialist outpatient consultations, post-operative follow-up care, and elective surgical procedures including Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), Septoplasty, and Tonsillectomy. Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver efficient patient pathways while maintaining the highest standards of safety, governance, and patient experience.

This role offers flexibility, competitive locum rates, and the opportunity to focus on elective care without the pressures typically associated with emergency or on-call commitments.

We are looking for a GMC Specialist Registered ENT Consultant with a strong track record in elective surgery, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care. Experience within independent healthcare or elective recovery programmes is highly desirable.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality ENT services and want to be part of an organisation committed to improving patient access to care, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide consultant-led ENT care across elective outpatient and surgical services, supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. You will assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a wide range of ENT conditions, ensuring high standards of clinical care and patient experience at all times.

Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will contribute to the delivery of efficient and effective elective services, helping to improve access to care and reduce waiting times. The role involves undertaking planned surgical procedures, reviewing patient outcomes, and supporting the continuous development of clinical pathways and service quality.

You will be expected to maintain excellent clinical governance standards, ensure accurate record keeping, and actively promote patient safety within all aspects of practice. This is an opportunity to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking healthcare environment focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for patients through high-quality elective care.

About us

Optimised Care is a patient-focused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality elective services with efficiency, compassion, and clinical excellence. Our approach is centred on improving patient access to care, reducing waiting times, and ensuring every individual receives safe, timely, and personalised treatment.

We are proud of our collaborative and supportive environment, where clinicians, nurses, theatre teams, and administrative staff work closely together to achieve outstanding patient outcomes. Our teams are proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance and patient safety.

The culture at Optimised Care is built on respect, accountability, and continuous improvement. We value open communication, shared learning, and a strong team ethic, ensuring every member of staff feels supported and empowered in their role. There is a genuine focus on quality care delivered through streamlined pathways and well-organised elective services.

Working with us offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises both patient experience and professional satisfaction. We provide well-structured clinical environments, modern facilities, and efficient administrative support to enable clinicians to focus on delivering excellent care. Flexible working arrangements and competitive locum rates further support a positive and balanced working experience.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0484-26-0015GL1

Job locations

Stoney Lane

Bromsgrove

Birmingham

West Midlands

B60 1LY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Elective ENT Locum Consultant

Optimised Care is a patient-focused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality elective services with efficiency, compassion, and clinical excellence. We are committed to improving patient access to care, reducing waiting times, and ensuring every patient receives safe, timely, and personalised treatment.

Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively in a supportive and well-structured environment, where clinicians, nurses, theatre staff, and administrators share a strong commitment to quality care, patient safety, and continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on creating a positive working culture built on respect, teamwork, and professional excellence.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon to join our elective services team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality outpatient and surgical ENT care within a streamlined elective pathway, supporting improved patient flow and excellent clinical outcomes.

You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing consultant-led care across outpatient clinics, elective theatre lists, and post-operative follow-up services.

Key ResponsibilitiesOutpatient & Clinical Care

• Provide consultant-led ENT outpatient clinics for new and follow-up patients
• Deliver accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient counselling
• Ensure high standards of clinical documentation and informed consent
• Manage post-operative reviews and ongoing patient care

Elective Surgery

• Undertake planned ENT procedures, including:Septoplasty (with or without turbinate reduction)Tonsillectomy
• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and optimise patient pathways
• Provide safe post-operative care and follow-up planning

Service Delivery

• Contribute to efficient elective theatre and clinic scheduling
• Support initiatives to improve patient flow and reduce waiting times
• Work within established clinical pathways and service protocols
• Maintain flexibility to meet service requirements

Governance & Quality

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
• Adhere to clinical governance, safeguarding, and patient safety standards
• Participate in audit and quality improvement activities
• Comply with organisational and regulatory requirements

Teamwork & Leadership

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Provide support and guidance to junior colleagues where appropriate
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and efficient working environment

Person SpecificationEssential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for ENT (or within 6 months of eligibility)
• Substantial experience in elective ENT practice
• Proven competence in FESS, septoplasty, and tonsillectomy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care

Desirable

• Experience in independent healthcare or high-volume elective services
• Subspecialty interest in rhinology or general ENT surgery
• Previous locum consultant experience
• Interest in service development or pathway optimisation

Working Arrangements

• Elective outpatient clinics and scheduled theatre lists
• No on-call commitments (unless otherwise stated)
• Flexible working patterns available depending on service needs

Why Join Us?

• Competitive locum rates
• Well-organised elective pathways and theatre lists
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Modern facilities and efficient administrative support
• Opportunity to focus on high-quality elective ENT care

Job description Job responsibilities Elective ENT Locum ConsultantOptimised Care is a patient-focused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality elective services with efficiency, compassion, and clinical excellence. We are committed to improving patient access to care, reducing waiting times, and ensuring every patient receives safe, timely, and personalised treatment.Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively in a supportive and well-structured environment, where clinicians, nurses, theatre staff, and administrators share a strong commitment to quality care, patient safety, and continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on creating a positive working culture built on respect, teamwork, and professional excellence.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon to join our elective services team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality outpatient and surgical ENT care within a streamlined elective pathway, supporting improved patient flow and excellent clinical outcomes.You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing consultant-led care across outpatient clinics, elective theatre lists, and post-operative follow-up services.Key ResponsibilitiesOutpatient & Clinical CareProvide consultant-led ENT outpatient clinics for new and follow-up patientsDeliver accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient counsellingEnsure high standards of clinical documentation and informed consentManage post-operative reviews and ongoing patient careElective SurgeryUndertake planned ENT procedures, including:Septoplasty (with or without turbinate reduction)TonsillectomyFunctional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)Conduct pre-operative assessments and optimise patient pathwaysProvide safe post-operative care and follow-up planningService DeliveryContribute to efficient elective theatre and clinic schedulingSupport initiatives to improve patient flow and reduce waiting timesWork within established clinical pathways and service protocolsMaintain flexibility to meet service requirementsGovernance & QualityMaintain accurate and timely clinical recordsAdhere to clinical governance, safeguarding, and patient safety standardsParticipate in audit and quality improvement activitiesComply with organisational and regulatory requirementsTeamwork & LeadershipWork collaboratively with multidisciplinary teamsProvide support and guidance to junior colleagues where appropriateContribute to a positive, safe, and efficient working environmentPerson SpecificationEssentialFull GMC registration with licence to practiseInclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for ENT (or within 6 months of eligibility)Substantial experience in elective ENT practiceProven competence in FESS, septoplasty, and tonsillectomyStrong communication and interpersonal skillsCommitment to high-quality, patient-centred careDesirableExperience in independent healthcare or high-volume elective servicesSubspecialty interest in rhinology or general ENT surgeryPrevious locum consultant experienceInterest in service development or pathway optimisationWorking ArrangementsElective outpatient clinics and scheduled theatre listsNo on-call commitments (unless otherwise stated)Flexible working patterns available depending on service needsWhy Join Us?Competitive locum ratesWell-organised elective pathways and theatre listsSupportive multidisciplinary team environmentModern facilities and efficient administrative supportOpportunity to focus on high-quality elective ENT care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Independent sector or high-volume elective practice
• Experience in rhinology or service development
• Previous locum consultant experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for ENT (or within 6 months of eligibility)
• Substantial experience in elective ENT practice
• Indemnity insurance

Person Specification Experience Essential Independent sector or high-volume elective practice Experience in rhinology or service development Previous locum consultant experience Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with licence to practise Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for ENT (or within 6 months of eligibility) Substantial experience in elective ENT practice Indemnity insurance

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

Optimised Care Ltd

Address

Stoney Lane

Bromsgrove

Birmingham

West Midlands

B60 1LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Optimised Care Ltd

Address

Stoney Lane

Bromsgrove

Birmingham

West Midlands

B60 1LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

School Nurse Band 6 St Helens- North Team

There is a vacancy in the North Team for a 30-hours, part- time School Nurse to work with an Integrated 0-19 Team including school nurses and health visitors.

Working with schools, families and the wider community to improve the health of school-aged children identifying the more vulnerable and developing clear referral pathways so that all children and young people can reach their full potential.

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, delivering high quality health and care services to the populations of Wirral, Cheshire East and West, St Helens, Knowsley.

We take great pride in being an open, trusting and compassionate organisation. The Trust is committed to promoting and building a team that enhances inclusion, diversity and equality. We strongly believe that working together with our partners, listening to and engaging with our patients, service users and their families we can make a real difference to the lives of local people within our communities.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have proven leadership, experience and knowledge of school nursing. If you want to make a difference to the health of school aged children within St Helens and have a commitment to reducing health inequalities and work with vulnerable families, we would very much like to hear from you.

You will work closely with the, education and social care to provide services in response to identified need, both public health and safeguarding. whilst working in partnership with St Helens Local Authority to take the local children's agenda forward.

School Nursing is a fast paced, dynamic and challenging service, and as a School Nurse with us you will be given opportunity to demonstrate leadership whilst working within the public health, health promotion and safeguarding domains.

You should be well organised, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with children and young people both in school and within other education provider settings. You must be committed to working effectively both within a team and independently. An in depth knowledge of the current trends and developments within school nursing and the health agenda relating to children's services is essential.

About us

About the Trust

Our local and community based services support people to live well and independently, including:

• 0-19 / 0-19+ Health and Wellbeing Services
• Community Nursing
• Sexual Health Wirral
• Community Cardiology
• Walk-in centres
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Teletriage
• Community Dental
• Social Care
• End of Life Care

As a Trust, we provide extensive continuous professional development opportunities through a diverse range of learning solutions, including virtual and face-to-face events, webinars and action learning sets. We subscribe to numerous memberships and licences to support staff development and continuous learning.

You can read more about the Trust via the careers section on our website.

Job summary

Are you passionate about:

• Working with children, young people, and their families in schools and the community?
• Supporting children and young people with their health needs?
• Helping vulnerable families and reducing health inequalities?
• Developing your leadership and management skills while mentoring junior staff?

If yes, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Senior School Nurse (SCPHN Qualified) to join our dynamic School Health Team. This exciting role is based at Newham Dockside, with work across the borough. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of school health professionals, addressing the health needs of children, young people, and their families in line with the Healthy Child Programme (519 years).

You will proactively work to reduce the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and health inequalities, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and leading service innovation.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver holistic health assessments and care plans for children and young people.
• Develop and maintain multi-agency partnerships at school and borough levels.
• Mentor and support the development of pre-registration and SCPHN postgraduate students.
• Lead service delivery initiatives, including drop-in sessions and allocation meetings.
• Promote and increase the visibility of school health services in local communities.

• Participate in safeguarding processes, multi-agency case conferences, and Early Help strategies.
• Support training programmes for schools regarding medical needs and public health initiatives.
• Maintain accurate electronic records using the RiO system and contribute to audit and governance activities.
• Engage with the ChatHealth text messaging service and other digital platforms to support accessibility.

About us

Why Join Us?

Newham is an incredibly diverse borough with a very young population, experiencing significant regeneration as part of the Olympic legacy. With over 86,000 children and young people living in Newham, our vision is to ensure each child has the same life chances as those in other parts of London.

Newhams 0-19 Children's Health Service underwent a CQC inspection in 2021 and was rated Good in all areas.

We recognise that delivering high-quality services to the community depends on a healthy, motivated workforce. Therefore, we are proud to offer:

Genuine Management Support

• Strong leadership and supportive management teams
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• A commitment to our HEART values and behaviours (Honesty, Equality, Ambition, Respect, Together)

Money Matters

• Flexible starting salary within the allocated grade for the right candidates
• Subsidised leisure passes
• Generous local government annual leave allowance
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Continued access to the NHS Pension Scheme (NHSPS) for health professionals who meet eligibility criteria
• Recognition of previous NHS continuous service

Learning & Development

• Support for advanced clinical training and a comprehensive workforce development package
• Clear competency frameworks and career progression pathways
• Access to smart technology to support modern working practices

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,750 to £49,056 a year inclusive of the high cost area supplement (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0060-26-0026

Job locations

Building 1000, Newham Dockside

1000 Dockside Road

London

E16 2QU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive school health service that is aimed to continuously improve standards of health and social care for the school aged population; and the facilitation of collaborative and multi-professional working across professional and organisational boundaries in partnership with key statutory and voluntary organisations.

This will be achieved through leadership and clinical excellence for our staff and involvement, self-care and personalisation for our service users; taking into account corporate and directorate objectives within the clinical governance framework which underpins the National Service Framework and Healthy Child Programme.

Job Summary

The post holder will be professionally responsible and accountable for the assessment of health needs, planning and evaluation of the school health service delivery, for both individuals and groups within a defined school age population delegating casework to team members as required. They will work in partnership with schools, parents/carers and other agencies to achieve the best health outcomes for children and young people.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver holistic health assessments and care plans for children and young people.
• Develop and maintain multi-agency partnerships at school and borough levels.
• Mentor and support the development of pre-registration and SCPHN postgraduate students.
• Lead service delivery initiatives, including drop-in sessions and allocation meetings.
• Promote and increase the visibility of school health services in local communities.
• Participate in safeguarding processes, multi-agency case conferences, and Early Help strategies.
• Support training programmes for schools regarding medical needs and public health initiatives.
• Maintain accurate electronic records using the RiO system and contribute to audit and governance activities.
• Engage with the ChatHealth text messaging service and other digital platforms to support accessibility.

As the key health worker, the school nurse will promote the health and well being of the school-aged child so as to enable each child to reach his/her full potential in line with Newhams inclusive education policy. This will help to minimise effects of social, cultural and racial inequality.

The post holder will be required to develop a specialist role in areas of school nursing practice in line with service requirements and their personal development plan.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

Key tasks and accountabilities are intended to be a guide to the range and level of work expected of the post holder. This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the post holder and employees will be expected to carry out such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time.

To undertake all responsibilities listed below:

1. Provide a service to a caseload of children as the named school nurse in appropriate settings such as school, clinic, home, youth clubs, special educational units and other educational establishments.

2. Identify and work in partnership to provide a service to vulnerable and socially excluded children who may or may not be attending school.

3. Work collaboratively within the community hubs, in

partnership with children, young people, parents / carers and other agencies, e.g. education, social services, other healthcare workers and the voluntary sector to meet the needs of children and young people.

4. Complete a targeted school entry health assessment for children entering a school in Newham. This includes the screening of vision, hearing, growth, general health and any other concerns/problems as identified.

5. Work in partnership with immunisation nurses to achieve immunisation programmes targets through liaison with parents / carers, pupils, schools and the community pharmacist in line with relevant policies.

6. Plan, deliver and evaluate health promotion activities in line with the school health curriculum, public health and locally agreed priorities.

7. Offer individual support and advice to children, young people, parents / carers, teachers and other professionals.

8. Demonstrate user involvement through surveys, meetings, focus groups etc. to plan for meeting the needs of the community.

9. Identify and devise appropriate individualised health care plan for the school aged child through continuous development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. Contribute to the assessment and review of special education and medical needs.

10. Identify and provide training programmes as identified through the needs of schools.

11. Adhere to local child protection procedures. Represent health at case conferences, core group meetings and other meetings as required. Monitor the health of children who have the child protection plans and those of concern. Provide accurate reports for case conferences and participate in the decision making process for child protection.

12. Attend and participate in Team Around the School (TAS) meetings in the relevant geographical area aligned to caseload.

13. Provide reports at short notice for social services initial investigations.

14. Refer children to other agencies as appropriate and document referrals in progress notes contemporaneously.

15. Use school health profiling to develop the service to meet the needs of the school age population and to influence local policies as well as developing knowledge of local services and resources.

16. Work in partnership with the specialist clinical leads to develop and agree local service provision agreements for schools.

17. Support clinical team leaders in the provision of operational duties/ responsibilities and participate in clinical and child protection supervision.

18. Provide preceptorship / mentorship to associate school nurses and preregistration and other students. Associate school nurses preceptorship programmes will include joint Child Protection Supervision, attendance at initial child protection case conferences, supervision and monitoring of school nursing procedures as appropriate. Student mentorship will comprise of planning, teaching, and assessing

19. Provide cover for sick or absent colleagues as required.

20. Keep accurate and contemporaneous records in line with policies and NMC guidelines.

21. Ensure that all records are perused and transferred out / in as per service record keeping procedure on RiO and use the Early Help record templates as required.

22. Record statistical data for input onto the ICT system to meet data entry deadlines as required by the service.

23. Provide mental health support as tier 1 practitioners to children, young people and their families to identify concerns and where necessary refer on to other services.

24. Continuous review of induction programme to new staff which reflects the trends and changes of knowledge and guidelines.

25. Contribute to quality data collection which will be used to inform users and commissioners and improve the development of an evidence-based school nursing service.

26. Participate in audit programmes for reviewing service development.

Professional Responsibilities

1. Comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (Jan 2024) and ensure revalidation every three years to renew registration.

2. Seek out and make use of research findings relevant to the work of the school nursing team so as to ensure that clinical practice within the team is evidence based.

3. Participate in clinical and child protection supervision.

4. Undertake regular review of performance with line manager to agree personal and service objectives.

5. Develop practice through continued education, which will benefit development and delivery of service and meet continuing professional development (CPD) requirements. Attend mandatory and other training. Keep an electronic record of all training.

6. Report any incidents / accidents to the line manager and complete the reporting forms as appropriate

7. Undertake other duties as required that are commensurate with the aims of this post.

Job description Job responsibilities To develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive school health service that is aimed to continuously improve standards of health and social care for the school aged population; and the facilitation of collaborative and multi-professional working across professional and organisational boundaries in partnership with key statutory and voluntary organisations. This will be achieved through leadership and clinical excellence for our staff and involvement, self-care and personalisation for our service users; taking into account corporate and directorate objectives within the clinical governance framework which underpins the National Service Framework and Healthy Child Programme. Job Summary The post holder will be professionally responsible and accountable for the assessment of health needs, planning and evaluation of the school health service delivery, for both individuals and groups within a defined school age population delegating casework to team members as required. They will work in partnership with schools, parents/carers and other agencies to achieve the best health outcomes for children and young people. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver holistic health assessments and care plans for children and young people. Develop and maintain multi-agency partnerships at school and borough levels. Mentor and support the development of pre-registration and SCPHN postgraduate students. Lead service delivery initiatives, including drop-in sessions and allocation meetings. Promote and increase the visibility of school health services in local communities. Participate in safeguarding processes, multi-agency case conferences, and Early Help strategies. Support training programmes for schools regarding medical needs and public health initiatives. Maintain accurate electronic records using the RiO system and contribute to audit and governance activities. Engage with the ChatHealth text messaging service and other digital platforms to support accessibility. As the key health worker, the school nurse will promote the health and well being of the school-aged child so as to enable each child to reach his/her full potential in line with Newhams inclusive education policy. This will help to minimise effects of social, cultural and racial inequality. The post holder will be required to develop a specialist role in areas of school nursing practice in line with service requirements and their personal development plan. Key Tasks and Accountabilities:Key tasks and accountabilities are intended to be a guide to the range and level of work expected of the post holder. This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the post holder and employees will be expected to carry out such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time. To undertake all responsibilities listed below: 1. Provide a service to a caseload of children as the named school nurse in appropriate settings such as school, clinic, home, youth clubs, special educational units and other educational establishments. 2. Identify and work in partnership to provide a service to vulnerable and socially excluded children who may or may not be attending school. 3. Work collaboratively within the community hubs, in partnership with children, young people, parents / carers and other agencies, e.g. education, social services, other healthcare workers and the voluntary sector to meet the needs of children and young people. 4. Complete a targeted school entry health assessment for children entering a school in Newham. This includes the screening of vision, hearing, growth, general health and any other concerns/problems as identified. 5. Work in partnership with immunisation nurses to achieve immunisation programmes targets through liaison with parents / carers, pupils, schools and the community pharmacist in line with relevant policies. 6. Plan, deliver and evaluate health promotion activities in line with the school health curriculum, public health and locally agreed priorities. 7. Offer individual support and advice to children, young people, parents / carers, teachers and other professionals. 8. Demonstrate user involvement through surveys, meetings, focus groups etc. to plan for meeting the needs of the community. 9. Identify and devise appropriate individualised health care plan for the school aged child through continuous development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. Contribute to the assessment and review of special education and medical needs. 10. Identify and provide training programmes as identified through the needs of schools. 11. Adhere to local child protection procedures. Represent health at case conferences, core group meetings and other meetings as required. Monitor the health of children who have the child protection plans and those of concern. Provide accurate reports for case conferences and participate in the decision making process for child protection. 12. Attend and participate in Team Around the School (TAS) meetings in the relevant geographical area aligned to caseload. 13. Provide reports at short notice for social services initial investigations. 14. Refer children to other agencies as appropriate and document referrals in progress notes contemporaneously. 15. Use school health profiling to develop the service to meet the needs of the school age population and to influence local policies as well as developing knowledge of local services and resources. 16. Work in partnership with the specialist clinical leads to develop and agree local service provision agreements for schools. 17. Support clinical team leaders in the provision of operational duties/ responsibilities and participate in clinical and child protection supervision. 18. Provide preceptorship / mentorship to associate school nurses and preregistration and other students. Associate school nurses preceptorship programmes will include joint Child Protection Supervision, attendance at initial child protection case conferences, supervision and monitoring of school nursing procedures as appropriate. Student mentorship will comprise of planning, teaching, and assessing 19. Provide cover for sick or absent colleagues as required. 20. Keep accurate and contemporaneous records in line with policies and NMC guidelines. 21. Ensure that all records are perused and transferred out / in as per service record keeping procedure on RiO and use the Early Help record templates as required. 22. Record statistical data for input onto the ICT system to meet data entry deadlines as required by the service. 23. Provide mental health support as tier 1 practitioners to children, young people and their families to identify concerns and where necessary refer on to other services. 24. Continuous review of induction programme to new staff which reflects the trends and changes of knowledge and guidelines. 25. Contribute to quality data collection which will be used to inform users and commissioners and improve the development of an evidence-based school nursing service. 26. Participate in audit programmes for reviewing service development. Professional Responsibilities1. Comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (Jan 2024) and ensure revalidation every three years to renew registration. 2. Seek out and make use of research findings relevant to the work of the school nursing team so as to ensure that clinical practice within the team is evidence based. 3. Participate in clinical and child protection supervision. 4. Undertake regular review of performance with line manager to agree personal and service objectives. 5. Develop practice through continued education, which will benefit development and delivery of service and meet continuing professional development (CPD) requirements. Attend mandatory and other training. Keep an electronic record of all training. 6. Report any incidents / accidents to the line manager and complete the reporting forms as appropriate 7. Undertake other duties as required that are commensurate with the aims of this post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Significant post-registration experience working with children, young people, and families.
• - Working knowledge of safeguarding procedures and multi-agency collaboration.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• - Strong clinical leadership and supervisory skills.
• - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing abilities.
• - Knowledge of public health issues affecting school-aged children.
• - Ability to teach and assess students and junior staff.
• - Competence in using clinical and administrative IT systems.
• - Understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.

Qualifications

Essential

• - Registered Nurse (NMC Registered)
• - Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing)
• - Postgraduate qualification (or currently undertaking and near completion)

Other Requirements

Essential

• - Ability to travel independently within the borough.
• - A positive, resilient, and flexible attitude towards change and service improvement.

Person Specification Experience Essential - Significant post-registration experience working with children, young people, and families. - Working knowledge of safeguarding procedures and multi-agency collaboration. Skills and Knowledge Essential - Strong clinical leadership and supervisory skills. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing abilities. - Knowledge of public health issues affecting school-aged children. - Ability to teach and assess students and junior staff. - Competence in using clinical and administrative IT systems. - Understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles. Qualifications Essential - Registered Nurse (NMC Registered) - Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) - Postgraduate qualification (or currently undertaking and near completion) Other Requirements Essential - Ability to travel independently within the borough. - A positive, resilient, and flexible attitude towards change and service improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough of Newham

Address

Building 1000, Newham Dockside

1000 Dockside Road

London

E16 2QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.newham.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough of Newham

Address

Building 1000, Newham Dockside

1000 Dockside Road

London

E16 2QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.newham.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Do you want to join an award-winning department that puts clinical pharmacists at the forefront of medicines optimisation and patient care?The Pharmacy Department at Barts Health covers a population of 2.5 million. We provide medicines management and medicines optimisation services from our four hospital sites across the City of London and East London.

We are looking for motivated and dynamic pharmacists to join the department at Barts Health to participate in the rotational band 7 pharmacist programme. The programme includes 9-month rotations across the four different sites of Royal London hospital, St Bartholomew's hospital, Whipps Cross hospital and Newham hospital.

You will work closely with medical and nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team on a wide range of medicines optimisation matters, and to ensure standardisation of medicine policies and procedures wherever appropriate.

You will also be expected to contribute to the research agenda working with staff across the Pharmacy department and student placements.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work on the wards and deliver quality care to patients at ward level through efficient medicines optimization. This will include the assessment of patient's own drugs, medicine reconciliation, original pack dispensing at ward level, counseling patients about their medicines and coordinating the supply of discharge medication. The post holder will work with their ward-based team to continually develop the service, while maintaining high standards and achieving best practice to meet the needs of patients and the Trust. The role will also involve dispensary-based responsibilities.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8312183RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital (Cross site)

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oPost registration experience in an acute hospital based clinical post.
• oExperience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
• oExperience of undertaking research, quality improvement or audit projects.
• oTo have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department

Desirable

• o Experience delivering care in acute medicine and surgery specialties in a ward setting.

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal skills.
• oAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail.
• oAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressure.
• oDemonstrate numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations.
• oAbility to plan, prioritise and organise self and others.
• oAbility to manage times effectively and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure.
• IT literate; able to use Microsoft Office with intermediate IT skills including accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programs.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Able to communicate complex information effectively to all health and care professionals, colleagues, patients, and their loved ones.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver staff training.

Desirable

• o Experience investigating and managing medication related incidents.

Qualifications

Essential

• oMPharm or equivalent.
• oRegistered as a pharmacist with the GPhC.
• oDiploma in Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice or equivalent.

Desirable

• o Independent prescribing qualification.
• oRCPharm Advanced Framework or evidence of working towards

Person Specification Experience Essential oPost registration experience in an acute hospital based clinical post. oExperience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care. oExperience of undertaking research, quality improvement or audit projects. oTo have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department Desirable o Experience delivering care in acute medicine and surgery specialties in a ward setting. Skills Essential oExcellent interpersonal skills. oAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail. oAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressure. oDemonstrate numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations. oAbility to plan, prioritise and organise self and others. oAbility to manage times effectively and work to deadlines. Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure. IT literate; able to use Microsoft Office with intermediate IT skills including accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programs. Effective problem solving skills. Able to communicate complex information effectively to all health and care professionals, colleagues, patients, and their loved ones. Demonstrates ability to deliver staff training. Desirable o Experience investigating and managing medication related incidents. Qualifications Essential oMPharm or equivalent. oRegistered as a pharmacist with the GPhC. oDiploma in Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice or equivalent. Desirable o Independent prescribing qualification. oRCPharm Advanced Framework or evidence of working towards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital (Cross site)

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital (Cross site)

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Staff Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, inspire and deliver outstanding patient care in a forward-thinking environment that values innovation, compassion, and professional growth. You'll be joining a large team across the two Respiratory Wards (Leopard and Kangaroo), which focuses on children and young people requiring respiratory medicine acutely and chronically. It has 23 beds, including a high-dependency unit dedicated beds for children and young people with cystic fibrosis and transitional care beds for long term ventilated children and young people. You work will help maintain excellent patient outcomes and a positive, supportive ward culture. You will play a pivotal leadership role within the ward/department. Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team. Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced environment. Act as a role model for junior staff, students and new team members. Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse when required. Contribute to service improvement, quality assurance and patient safety initiatives. Support staff development through teaching, mentorship and supervision This is your chance to make a real impact, not just for patients, but for your team and the wider organisation. We're looking for a motivated, compassionate and proactive nurse who embodies excellence in care. We believe in nurturing our staff so they can thrive

Main duties of the job

• To be a clinical expert within the specialty
• To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for the children, young people and their families at all times
• Ensure that each child or young person is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the family, and that this is accurately documented.
• Promote Family Centred Care and ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring, clean and safe environment for the children, young people and their families
• Ensure the provision of appropriate supervision and support to members of the ward team
• Support the provision of effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments, relatives and visitors.
• Ensure quality care is given, by being familiar with agreed ward and Trust standards of care and to inform seniors, if the required standard cannot be reached
• To actively assist in the education and practical training of learners, junior staff and multidisciplinary team members at every opportunity, through formal and informal teaching.
• Ensure the provision of and access to appropriate mentors for student nurses and provide a supportive and challenging environment for students in training
• To maintain confidentiality surrounding the child's admission and treatment at all times

About us

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare. GOSH is an acute specialist paediatric hospital with a mission to provide world-class care to children and young people with rare, complex and difficult-to-treat conditions.Together with our research partner, the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, we form the UK's only academic Biomedical Research Centre specialising in paediatrics.Most of the children we care for are referred from other hospitals throughout the UK and overseas. There are 60 nationally recognised clinical specialities at GOSH; the UK's widest range of specialist health services for children on one site. We believe our people are the head, the heart, the hands and the face of GOSH. Being part of our team is incredibly rewarding and you will be doing something extraordinary to the lives of the children and young people we care for. GOSH is a challenging, complex and inspiring place to work. Each and every day our people come together to support each other to deliver excellent patient care, often working to help our patients and their families navigate through demanding processes and difficult decisions.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available with a vacancy within our orthoptic team. We are a friendly team looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Orthoptist to join us from October 2026. This is a fixed term, part-time (0.60 WTE) maternity leave cover post. You will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital and have an interesting mix of paediatric and adult hospital and community clinic & special schools with training opportunities within extended roles.The post-holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Orthoptic and Ophthalmology teams that provide comprehensive and quality Orthoptic services for the Trust.The Orthoptic department is a highly specialised department that provides comprehensive, quality and specialised Orthoptic services to the Trust as part of a multi-disciplinary Ophthalmology Team.You will participate in the educational activities run by and for the Orthoptic Departments. This includes the teaching of other health care professionals, medical undergraduates and junior doctors.There are significant opportunities to develop within the role gaining experience in extended roles and being involved in audit and research.We are a support team and understand the importance of staff well-being, flexibility and good team engagement to make a great experience for you joining our department and Trust

Main duties of the job

? Provide a high quality orthoptic service as an autonomous practitioner, delivering both preventative and therapeutic care in line with the professional standards of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS).

? Apply clinical expertise, sound clinical reasoning, and experience to independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic service, working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary ophthalmology and AHP team.

? Contribute actively to the education and development of others by teaching and supporting a wide range of healthcare professionals, including undergraduate orthoptic students, pre registration optometrists, health visitors, school nurses, GPs, junior doctors, and medical students.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum pro rata inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-8313826WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical experience delivering orthoptic assessment, diagnosis, and management across paediatric and adult patients, including through pre-registration clinical placements, performing duties comparable to those described in the job description.
• Experience working as part of uni-professional and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care
• Experience providing advice, support, or training to students, support workers, or colleagues
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records using paper or electronic patient record systems.
• Experience working with children and/or vulnerable adults, with an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Desirable

• Post-registration experience in a specialist area such as paediatrics, stroke, neuro-ophthalmology, community services, or special schools
• Membership of a relevant specialist interest group
• Experience contributing to audit, service evaluation, or quality improvement activity
• Experience using Cerner Millennium, MediSIGHT, or equivalent electronic patient record systems.
• Experience supporting student placements or delivering clinical teaching.

Skills

Essential

• Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills across the range of orthoptic practice, including paediatric and adult ocular motility disorders.
• Ability to analyse and prioritise clinical information to develop safe and appropriate care plans.
• Ability to communicate clinical information clearly to a range of audiences, adapting communication for children, carers, and patients with additional needs.
• Ability to deliver sensitive or distressing information with professionalism, empathy, and clarity.
• Ability to work autonomously, making clinical decisions within professional guidelines and escalating appropriately
• Ability to perform the manual clinical techniques of orthoptic practice, including motility measurement, manual perimetry, focimetry, and instillation of diagnostic drops.
• Ability to organise and prioritise a clinical workload, demonstrating effective time management
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory, patient-centred practice

Desirable

• Confident presentation skills, including delivering teaching sessions or case presentations
• Ability to support the development of students or support workers through mentoring or supervision.
• Experience contributing to service development or pathway improvement.

Knowledge

Essential

• Developed knowledge of current best practice in orthoptics across paediatric and adult care.
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities, professional code of conduct, and ethical framework relevant to orthoptic practice
• Understanding of clinical governance, including audit, risk management, and evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of MS Office applications and confidence using electronic patient record systems.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles relating to children and vulnerable adults.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining HCPC standards

Desirable

• Knowledge of MediSIGHT, Cerner Millennium, or equivalent ophthalmic EPR or PAS systems
• Knowledge of national paediatric, stroke, or community eye care guidelines.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics (BSc Orthoptics, BMedSci Orthoptics) or Diploma in British Orthoptics (DBO).
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in accordance with HCPC requirements.

Desirable

• Member of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS)
• Postgraduate training or short courses relevant to paediatrics, stroke, or neuro-ophthalmology

Other

Essential

• Able to travel between hospital and community sites as required.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the post, with reasonable adjustments where necessary.
• Flexible, dependable, and adaptable approach to work, including working across multiple locations.

Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of clinical experience delivering orthoptic assessment, diagnosis, and management across paediatric and adult patients, including through pre-registration clinical placements, performing duties comparable to those described in the job description. Experience working as part of uni-professional and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care Experience providing advice, support, or training to students, support workers, or colleagues Experience maintaining accurate clinical records using paper or electronic patient record systems. Experience working with children and/or vulnerable adults, with an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities Desirable Post-registration experience in a specialist area such as paediatrics, stroke, neuro-ophthalmology, community services, or special schools Membership of a relevant specialist interest group Experience contributing to audit, service evaluation, or quality improvement activity Experience using Cerner Millennium, MediSIGHT, or equivalent electronic patient record systems. Experience supporting student placements or delivering clinical teaching. Skills Essential Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills across the range of orthoptic practice, including paediatric and adult ocular motility disorders. Ability to analyse and prioritise clinical information to develop safe and appropriate care plans. Ability to communicate clinical information clearly to a range of audiences, adapting communication for children, carers, and patients with additional needs. Ability to deliver sensitive or distressing information with professionalism, empathy, and clarity. Ability to work autonomously, making clinical decisions within professional guidelines and escalating appropriately Ability to perform the manual clinical techniques of orthoptic practice, including motility measurement, manual perimetry, focimetry, and instillation of diagnostic drops. Ability to organise and prioritise a clinical workload, demonstrating effective time management Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage frequent interruptions. Ability to maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory, patient-centred practice Desirable Confident presentation skills, including delivering teaching sessions or case presentations Ability to support the development of students or support workers through mentoring or supervision. Experience contributing to service development or pathway improvement. Knowledge Essential Developed knowledge of current best practice in orthoptics across paediatric and adult care. Understanding of the legal responsibilities, professional code of conduct, and ethical framework relevant to orthoptic practice Understanding of clinical governance, including audit, risk management, and evidence-based practice Knowledge of MS Office applications and confidence using electronic patient record systems. Understanding of safeguarding principles relating to children and vulnerable adults. Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining HCPC standards Desirable Knowledge of MediSIGHT, Cerner Millennium, or equivalent ophthalmic EPR or PAS systems Knowledge of national paediatric, stroke, or community eye care guidelines. Qualifications Essential Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics (BSc Orthoptics, BMedSci Orthoptics) or Diploma in British Orthoptics (DBO). Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Evidence of ongoing CPD in accordance with HCPC requirements. Desirable Member of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS) Postgraduate training or short courses relevant to paediatrics, stroke, or neuro-ophthalmology Other Essential Able to travel between hospital and community sites as required. Physically able to perform the duties of the post, with reasonable adjustments where necessary. Flexible, dependable, and adaptable approach to work, including working across multiple locations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Would you like to be part of an exciting and innovative service working with young people with an 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.

Main duties of the job

Due to expansion, we are looking to recruit a Whole School and college Approach (WCSA) Practitioners on a permanent basis to cover our York Team. This is a brand new position to coordinate the whole school approach activities and resources.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional senior nurse leader to join University Hospitals of Northamptonshire as Head of Nursing for Urgent and Emergency Care.

This pivotal role provides strategic, professional and operational nursing leadership across a large and complex UEC portfolio, including Emergency Care, Acute Medicine and unscheduled care services. Working as part of the divisional triumvirate, you will lead quality improvement, workforce transformation, governance, patient safety and operational performance.

We are seeking a credible and experienced senior nursing leader with substantial UEC experience and a proven record of leading large teams, delivering service improvement and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

Significant senior nursing leadership experience within Urgent and Emergency Care.

Current or recent experience at Head of Nursing, Deputy Head of Nursing or Associate Director of Nursing level.

Demonstrable experience of leading quality, governance, workforce and operational performance.

Proven success in service transformation, workforce planning and safe staffing.

Highly developed leadership, communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.

Main duties of the job

Provide visible, credible and compassionate nursing leadership across the Urent and Emergency Care portfolio.

Lead the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care and experience.

Drive quality improvement, clinical governance and patient-safety priorities.

Shape workforce strategy, safe staffing, recruitment, retention and professional development.

Work collaboratively with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues to deliver performance and transformation.

Influence senior stakeholders and represent nursing across the organisation and wider system.

About us

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

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Job summary

A full time opportunity has arisen for you within our Day Ward department for a band 3 healthcare support worker. Our Day Ward is a busy nurse-led unit, admitting, recovering and safely discharging up to 50 patients a day for elective cardiac and thoracic investigations and procedures.

Day Ward is a fast paced ward, with an ever changing workload-working across the Trust to facilitate flow.

If you are searching for a better work-life balance, then day ward might be the place for you. We are open Monday to Friday from 06:45 to 20:00.

Interviews will be held face to face at Royal Papworth Hospital on 15th October 2026

Main duties of the job

As part of your role, you would be:

*Admitting and preparing patients for their procedures

*Performing venepuncture, 12 lead ECGs and other specialist skills.

*Facilitating an enhanced recovery and criteria led discharge

*Working within the discharge lounge to facilitate safe discharge across the hospital

If you are a well organised, team player and able to deal with ever changing priorities then we would love to hear from you. As part of our team, we would expect you to be able to effectively multitask, and ensure all infection control risks were managed effectively. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality patient care which is enhanced through good and clear communication and team working.

If you are searching for an interesting and rewarding role with different challenges whilst working in a friendly team environment, then this could be the role for you. We invest in our team and would ensure you had the opportunities to develop professionally and undertake training to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Whilst you may have experience in a care or hospital setting you may not have completed your Care Certificate, which is essential for this role. If so we would still like you to apply and if offered a post you will be employed initially on a band 2 salary, pay step 1 but on completion of the Care Certificate (generally within 12-16 weeks) you would move to the Band 3 salary, pay step 1

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

Package Description: At All's Well School, we work with children and young people who have faced significant barriers to education and learning. Through patience, trust, consistency and the right support, we help learners rebuild confidence, develop new skills and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible. We're looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll help create opportunities, build meaningful relationships and support young people to make positive steps towards their future. If you're resilient, compassionate and passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you. The Role: Working alongside teachers and tutors, you'll support the delivery of engaging and personalised educational programmes that meet the individual needs of our learners. You'll provide encouragement, structure and consistency, helping young people engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their personal goals, while creating a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive.

Main duties of the job

All's Well School is committed to providing educational support to children and young people who have experienced significant barriers to learning. The Teaching Assistant role is crucial in assisting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, working closely with teachers and tutors to deliver tailored educational programs. This position involves supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, fostering a positive and trusting relationship while maintaining professional boundaries. A focus on promoting learners' confidence, independence, and well-being is essential. Successful candidates will play an active role in creating an inclusive and motivating learning environment, collaborating with educators, families, and external professionals to support each learner's progress.

About us

Agincare Children's Services operates with a strong ethos towards the education and development of young individuals who face challenges in their educational journey. Through All's Well School, the organization offers specialized support to learners with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming to rebuild confidence and skillsets. By fostering an environment of patience and trust, Agincare Children's Services is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential in a nurturing atmosphere. The organization values team collaboration, offering comprehensive training, professional development, and opportunities for career progression to support its mission of changing lives through education.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,649.50 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1554006038

Job locations

Agincare Childrens' Services

Fareham

PO16 7AF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

At All's Well School, we work with children and young people who have faced significant barriers to education and learning.

Through patience, trust, consistency and the right support, we help learners rebuild confidence, develop new skills and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible.We're looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll help create opportunities, build meaningful relationships and support young people to make positive steps towards their future.If you're resilient, compassionate and passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Working alongside teachers and tutors, you'll support the delivery of engaging and personalised educational programmes that meet the individual needs of our learners.You'll provide encouragement, structure and consistency, helping young people engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their personal goals, while creating a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive.

No two days are the same, but every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of learning programmes tailored to individual learner needs.
• Assisting with educational activities both in and outside the classroom.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with learners while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Promoting confidence, independence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting learners to overcome barriers to education.
• Working closely with teachers, families and external professionals to support learner progress.
• Supporting young people to prepare for their next steps, including transitions into further education, training or employment where appropriate.Promoting safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring concerns are raised and acted upon in line with school policies.
• Contributing to reviews, meetings and learner progress discussions.
• Helping to create a nurturing, inclusive and motivating learning environment.

About You

We're looking for someone who shares our commitment to helping every young person reach their full potential.You'll be:

• Caring, patient and passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Experienced in supporting children and young people who may present with challenging behaviour, social, emotional or mental health needs.
• Resilient and confident in managing challenging situations with professionalism and consistency.
• Able to build positive relationships based on trust, consistency and respect.
• A strong team player with a flexible and proactive approach.
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous professional development.
• Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths (GCSE Grade 4/C or above, Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent).

Experience working with children and young people in an education, care or support setting is essential, alongside the values, attitude and commitment needed to make a positive difference every day.

Why Join All's Well School?

When you join us, you'll become part of a passionate team focused on changing lives through education.We offer:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Access to specialist training including Team Teach, First Aid and safeguarding programmes.
• Regular supervision and support from experienced leaders.
• Opportunities to gain further qualifications and develop your career.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• The opportunity to see the difference your work makes every single day.

Safeguarding

All's Well School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

As this role involves regulated activity with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants will be required to disclose any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current disclosure legislation as part of the safer recruitment process.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At All's Well School, we work with children and young people who have faced significant barriers to education and learning.Through patience, trust, consistency and the right support, we help learners rebuild confidence, develop new skills and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible.We're looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs.This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll help create opportunities, build meaningful relationships and support young people to make positive steps towards their future.If you're resilient, compassionate and passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.The RoleWorking alongside teachers and tutors, you'll support the delivery of engaging and personalised educational programmes that meet the individual needs of our learners.You'll provide encouragement, structure and consistency, helping young people engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their personal goals, while creating a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive.No two days are the same, but every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference.What You'll Be Doing Supporting the delivery of learning programmes tailored to individual learner needs. Assisting with educational activities both in and outside the classroom. Building positive, trusting relationships with learners while maintaining professional boundaries. Promoting confidence, independence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing. Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting learners to overcome barriers to education. Working closely with teachers, families and external professionals to support learner progress. Supporting young people to prepare for their next steps, including transitions into further education, training or employment where appropriate.Promoting safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring concerns are raised and acted upon in line with school policies. Contributing to reviews, meetings and learner progress discussions. Helping to create a nurturing, inclusive and motivating learning environment.About YouWe're looking for someone who shares our commitment to helping every young person reach their full potential.You'll be: Caring, patient and passionate about supporting children and young people. Experienced in supporting children and young people who may present with challenging behaviour, social, emotional or mental health needs. Resilient and confident in managing challenging situations with professionalism and consistency. Able to build positive relationships based on trust, consistency and respect. A strong team player with a flexible and proactive approach. Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous professional development. Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths (GCSE Grade 4/C or above, Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent).Experience working with children and young people in an education, care or support setting is essential, alongside the values, attitude and commitment needed to make a positive difference every day.Why Join All's Well School?When you join us, you'll become part of a passionate team focused on changing lives through education.We offer: Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development. Access to specialist training including Team Teach, First Aid and safeguarding programmes. Regular supervision and support from experienced leaders. Opportunities to gain further qualifications and develop your career. A supportive and collaborative team culture. The opportunity to see the difference your work makes every single day.SafeguardingAll's Well School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.As this role involves regulated activity with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Applicants will be required to disclose any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current disclosure legislation as part of the safer recruitment process.It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths (GCSE Grade 4/C or above, Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent). Experience working with children and young people in an education, care or support setting is essential.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths (GCSE Grade 4/C or above, Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent). Experience working with children and young people in an education, care or support setting is essential.

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Childrens' Services

Fareham

PO16 7AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Childrens' Services

Fareham

PO16 7AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time position at Queen Elizabeth hospital, as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Outpatient Administrator.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and dedicated individual with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our physiotherapy administrative team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within the outpatients physiotherapy setting at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a high-quality administrative and coordination service to the Outpatient Physiotherapy Department, supporting the effective and efficient delivery of physiotherapy services across the Trust.

You should be a dynamic and motivated individual, who can provide efficient administrative input and can demonstrate leadership qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently. The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of their workload to meet the demands of the service.

The post holder will undertake a range of administrative, organisational and coordination responsibilities, including the management and maintenance of physiotherapy clinical diaries, coordination of administrative rotas and staff annual leave, patient appointment booking, telephone enquiries and reception provision.

About us

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream

Job summary

The new Barts Heart Centre has brought together the services of some of the best cardiovascular experts in the country who will work together to create a single specialist centre for cardiovascular disease to cover all our local communities.

You will be joining us at an incredibly exciting time, as we realise a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve services for today's patients and future generations and create a world class cardiovascular service. This post is for our Thoracic and Robotics Theatres.

The development of a new centre has created vacancies for Band 5 senior cardiothoracic scrub practitioners. We are looking to recruit skilled and experienced individuals who are looking for a new challenge. They will be providing clinical leadership support across the cardiac surgical programme delivered in a new 10 theatre complex with cardiac, thoracic, Robotic and thorocoabdominal aneurysm surgery, complex electrophysiology cases and the nationally recognised Heart Attack Centre which services North and East London. There is the opportunity to develop leadership skills, mentorship and development of junior staff members and look towards opportunities for further academic studies. There is the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, spend time mentoring junior staff and reinforcement of safe practice within a large theatre setting.

Main duties of the job

Be a proficient practitioner in Cardiothoracic Theatres, the post holder acts as a professional role model and Clinical Teacher. He/she also provides effective mentorship and supervision, participating in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff.To ensure safe, efficient timely individualised care is delivered in line with Local and National targets .

We offer a wide range of development opportunities including extensive mandatory training, Band 6 development programme, the opportunity for further academic studies and attendance at external conferences and courses.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8313370SBH

Job locations

St. Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like the sound of this exciting opportunity we would like to hear from you.

For further discussion, please contact Karine Pearson, Theatre Manager,

[email protected]. 02034656156

Job description Job responsibilities If you like the sound of this exciting opportunity we would like to hear from you. For further discussion, please contact Karine Pearson, Theatre Manager, [email protected]. 02034656156

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of continuing professional development / education

Desirable

• Recognised post graduate Theatre course. ENB176
• Mentorship Course

Experience

Essential

• More than 12 months post registration experience
• Previous Theatre experience
• Current surgical experience
• Willingness to achieve set objectives

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member and use own initiative
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Planning, delivering and evaluating care
• Able to use initiative
• Proven communication skills both oral and in writing
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse. Evidence of continuing professional development / education Desirable Recognised post graduate Theatre course. ENB176 Mentorship Course Experience Essential More than 12 months post registration experience Previous Theatre experience Current surgical experience Willingness to achieve set objectives Skills Essential Ability to work as a team member and use own initiative Problem solving and analytical skills Planning, delivering and evaluating care Able to use initiative Proven communication skills both oral and in writing Able to prioritize and meet deadlines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St. Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St. Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Customer Service Centre and Switchboard Team Leader will provide a comprehensive, high quality service to patients, staff and members of the public on behalf of the Trust.

Acting as the first point of contact for frontline staff, the Team leader will oversee the day to day management of the customer service and switchboard teams ensuring the effective delivery of services.

Main duties of the job

As a subject matter expert on switchboard and helpdesk processes, the Team Leader will manage daily staff rosters to ensure appropriate coverage and maintain service efficiency. They will identify training needs, provide on-going support to advisors and operators and to ensure adherence to established procedures and policies. The Team Leader will maintain accurate staff records, coordinate mandatory training and conduct annual appraisals to support staff development and performance.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job summary

UHL are looking to recruit a Medical Examiner Officer to join the team on a 3 year fixed term basis. Due to working from a monthly rolling rota, the ideal candidate will be open to flexible working within the core hours of the service, between 07:00-18:00, and be able to work from all three UHL sites. Occasional weekend work will also come into place in the future.

Medical Examiner Officers are at the heart of the success of the Medical Examiner Office. They support the Medical Examiners with the accuracy and consistency of MCCD content and ensure appropriate referrals to the coroner.

If shortlisted for an interview, avisit to the ME office will be an expectation. If offered the role, there will be online ME Officer training to complete prior to starting in post.

We also recommend that you look at the National ME website in order to gain a better understanding of the process as a whole.

Vacancy will close : 4 October 2026

Interviews will take place : 13 October 2026

Main duties of the job

Medical Examiner Officers are at the heart of the success of the Medical Examiner Office. They support the Medical Examiners with the accuracy and consistency of MCCD content and ensure appropriate referrals to the coroner.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

358-8262532-COR

Job locations

LRI

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work closely with other Medical Examiner Officers, the team of Medical Examiner clinicians and the Bereavement team to provide a robust servce in line with national requirements.

You will support the Trust's Medical Examiners in their role to scrutinise the circumstances and causes of death for all death across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

You will be a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals, HM coroner and registration services, therefore, excellent communication skills are essential in order to communicate professionally and effectively in difficult and emotional situations.

The successful candidate will be educated to Bachelor's degree level, or have evidence of study/equivalent practical experience at an advanced level.

You will have a good understanding of medical terminology, be computer literate and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft excel.

You will be able to apply good problem solving skills and be able to balance multiple complex work streams, ensuring the general flow of the office is maintained effectively and efficiently.

Job description Job responsibilities You will work closely with other Medical Examiner Officers, the team of Medical Examiner clinicians and the Bereavement team to provide a robust servce in line with national requirements. You will support the Trust's Medical Examiners in their role to scrutinise the circumstances and causes of death for all death across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. You will be a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals, HM coroner and registration services, therefore, excellent communication skills are essential in order to communicate professionally and effectively in difficult and emotional situations. The successful candidate will be educated to Bachelor's degree level, or have evidence of study/equivalent practical experience at an advanced level. You will have a good understanding of medical terminology, be computer literate and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft excel. You will be able to apply good problem solving skills and be able to balance multiple complex work streams, ensuring the general flow of the office is maintained effectively and efficiently.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Batchelor's degree level or equivalent working knowledge in related field
• A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
• Completed e-learning MEO core training modules prior to starting in the post

Desirable

• Degree (BA/BSc) in Business or Clinical related studies
• Professional Registration (Clinical)

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and build good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including the recently bereaved, face to face, by telephone and email
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills to produce accurate correspondence
• Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate

Desirable

• Experience of working effectively with key administrative and senior clinical staff
• Experience of working in a bereavement setting or equivalent environment (i.e. safeguarding, end of life care)

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Ability to apply good problem-solving skills, e.g., in balancing multiple complex work streams Ability to apply good problem-solving skills, e.g., in balancing multiple complex work streams
• Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritising work and acting on own initiative where appropriate; pre- empting problems and working to solve them in an appropriate manner and escalating as applicable
• Experience of review, collation and synthesis of information

Desirable

• Critical Analysis and Report Writing

Skills

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism with all stakeholders
• Competent user of MS Office packages, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to work in a highly pressurised, unpredictable environment where bereavement care is central to the service delivery
• Positive attitude to dealing with change; flexible and adaptable, willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches
• Ability to work as part of a team and organise fluctuating workload around competing priorities

Desirable

• Knowledge of various faith groups' funeral wishes/practices to enable respectful compliance with tight and specific timescales and procedures
• Advanced level in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Expertise in inputting and interrogating spreadsheets and databases to extract and analyse data

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Ability to work in a demanding environment involving complex and multiple processes against time related targets
• Ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands and to adapt quickly to changing priorities Ability to be proactive and plan ahead, to allow for fluctuations in demand
• Ability to cope with interruptions from others or need to change tasks at short notice

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high-quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role: Physical skills

Essential

• Cross site working
• Walking between offices
• Able to undertake light physical duties i.e., retrieve and carry patient medical records
• Ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to work on the occasions it may be required

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working independently within own area of specialism with minimal supervision
• Proven experience of working in a busy office/administration environment
• Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
• Experience of working in a service. where users may have unpredictable and emotionally charged need or day to day contact with people in sensitive and emotional situations
• Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death
• Good understanding of medical terminology that enables informed discussions about causes/circumstances of death with bereaved families, clinicians, coroner and registration service staff
• Experience of planning a broad programme of activities and prioritising work to meet deadlines
• Experience of maintaining confidentiality and secure handling of highly sensitive data and/or patient identifiable data.
• Using databases for inputting and extracting information
• Knowledge of the statutory process around death certification legal frameworks and how the medical examiner system aligns with other related organisations and NHS initiatives

Desirable

• NHS experience within the administrative field at a Band 3
• Clinical Practice at Registration Level or above
• Worked in Coroner's Office, Medical Examiner Office, Patient Safety Team, Inquest Team or M&M Process
• Knowledge of the Coroner & Justice Act 2009 reference to the medical examiner system. Full understanding of the medical examiner system operational remit when incorporated within Bereavement Services or as a stand-alone office.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multi- disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries

Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential Educated to Batchelor's degree level or equivalent working knowledge in related field A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities Completed e-learning MEO core training modules prior to starting in the post Desirable Degree (BA/BSc) in Business or Clinical related studies Professional Registration (Clinical) Communication and relationship skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively and build good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including the recently bereaved, face to face, by telephone and email Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism Excellent written & verbal communication skills to produce accurate correspondence Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate Desirable Experience of working effectively with key administrative and senior clinical staff Experience of working in a bereavement setting or equivalent environment (i.e. safeguarding, end of life care) Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Ability to apply good problem-solving skills, e.g., in balancing multiple complex work streams Ability to apply good problem-solving skills, e.g., in balancing multiple complex work streams Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritising work and acting on own initiative where appropriate; pre- empting problems and working to solve them in an appropriate manner and escalating as applicable Experience of review, collation and synthesis of information Desirable Critical Analysis and Report Writing Skills Essential Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism with all stakeholders Competent user of MS Office packages, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook High level of accuracy and attention to detail The ability to work in a highly pressurised, unpredictable environment where bereavement care is central to the service delivery Positive attitude to dealing with change; flexible and adaptable, willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches Ability to work as part of a team and organise fluctuating workload around competing priorities Desirable Knowledge of various faith groups' funeral wishes/practices to enable respectful compliance with tight and specific timescales and procedures Advanced level in Word, Excel, PowerPoint Expertise in inputting and interrogating spreadsheets and databases to extract and analyse data Planning and organisation skills Essential Ability to work in a demanding environment involving complex and multiple processes against time related targets Ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands and to adapt quickly to changing priorities Ability to be proactive and plan ahead, to allow for fluctuations in demand Ability to cope with interruptions from others or need to change tasks at short notice Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high-quality care and interactions with others Other requirements specific to the role: Physical skills Essential Cross site working Walking between offices Able to undertake light physical duties i.e., retrieve and carry patient medical records Ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to work on the occasions it may be required Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Experience Essential Experience of working independently within own area of specialism with minimal supervision Proven experience of working in a busy office/administration environment Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations Experience of working in a service. where users may have unpredictable and emotionally charged need or day to day contact with people in sensitive and emotional situations Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death Good understanding of medical terminology that enables informed discussions about causes/circumstances of death with bereaved families, clinicians, coroner and registration service staff Experience of planning a broad programme of activities and prioritising work to meet deadlines Experience of maintaining confidentiality and secure handling of highly sensitive data and/or patient identifiable data. Using databases for inputting and extracting information Knowledge of the statutory process around death certification legal frameworks and how the medical examiner system aligns with other related organisations and NHS initiatives Desirable NHS experience within the administrative field at a Band 3 Clinical Practice at Registration Level or above Worked in Coroner's Office, Medical Examiner Office, Patient Safety Team, Inquest Team or M&M Process Knowledge of the Coroner & Justice Act 2009 reference to the medical examiner system. Full understanding of the medical examiner system operational remit when incorporated within Bereavement Services or as a stand-alone office. Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multi- disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

LRI

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

LRI

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Join a Growing Primary Care Provider Organisation Making a Difference

GP Health Connect is seeking an ambitious and experienced Operational Manager to provide operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of primary care and healthcare services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare services, developing high-performing teams and driving continuous service improvement. You will play a key role in supporting workforce performance, mobilising new services, managing operational delivery and ensuring compliance with NHS and regulatory requirements.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leading change, and have a track record of delivering results through people, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Operational Manager, you will work closely with the Business Manager and senior leadership team to ensure services are delivered safely, effectively and efficiently.

You will lead and support multidisciplinary teams, oversee operational performance, drive workforce development and contribute to the successful implementation of new healthcare services and transformation programmes.

This role combines operational leadership, performance management, service development and workforce management, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on patient outcomes and organisational success.

Main duties of the job

Workforce Leadership

• Lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, retention,appraisals, performance reviews anddevelopment plans
• Support staff wellbeing and organisational culture
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment legislation and mandatory training requirements

Service Performance

• Monitor and improve service performance against KPIs and contractual targets
• Analyse operational data and workforce utilisation to drive efficiency and improvement
• Produce reports and performance dashboards for senior leadership and Board review
• Manage operational issues, complaints and service improvement activities
• Ensure services consistently deliver excellent patient care and experience

Service Development & Mobilisation

• Support the planning and mobilisation of new healthcare services
• Drive implementation of new models of care and workforce roles
• Support organisational growth and innovation in response to local healthcare needs

Governance & Compliance

• Lead quality improvement and governance activities
• Support safeguarding, risk management and business continuity
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, Information Governance, GDPR, Health & Safety and Infection Prevention & Control requirements

Financial & Contract Management

• Work with Business Manager to ensure contractual compliance
• Identify efficiency opportunities and service review activities

About us

GP Health Connect is a forward-thinking primary care provider organisation committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services and supporting our member practices, patients and communities.

What We Offer

• A rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference to healthcare services and patient outcomes.
• Opportunity to lead service development and transformation projects.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Participation in innovative programmes shaping the future of primary care.

Our Values

At GP Health Connect, we are committed to:

• Delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
• Supporting and developing our workforce.
• Working collaboratively with partners and communities.
• Promoting innovation, continuous improvement and excellence.
• Creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive working environment.