Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

The post holder will be required to undertake duties to help support the Gastroenterology Service. This will include general administrative duties as and when required. The post holder will also answer telephone enquiries and assist in the day to day duties in the department.

Main duties of the job

Most members of staff in the Trust have a responsibility for supporting the delivery of Planned Care Services, and the achievement of Cancer and RTT targets, whether in a supportive role, or in terms of providing hand-on care. Application of the national rules and guidance is critical in relation to treating patients in a timely manner and chronologically, whether by clinical priority or in terms of length of wait. As part of the administrative support structure, the post-holder is responsible for adhering to the Trust's Access Policy and Standard Operating Procedures. The post holder will also require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexibly are essential. The post-holder will ensure that confidentiality as outlined in the Data Protection Act 1998 is adhered to at all times

The post holder will be required to undertake duties to help support the Gastroenterology Service. This will include general administrative duties as and when required. The post holder will also answer telephone enquiries and assist in the day to day duties in the department.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection (HSDU) Technician working at the County site. Cover will also be provided at the Royal Stoke site as required.

This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short notice.

Shift Patterns:

The successful applicant will be required to work across all shifts with permanent weekends with a back fill day off in the week.

Days: 06:00 - 14:00, Twilight: 14.00 - 22.00, Nights: 22:00 - 06:00

Saturday working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between 08.00 - 16:00 or 12:00 - 20:00.

Sunday working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between Day shift - hours TBA or 22:00 - 06:00 as part of one of the nights shift rota.

On call and Bank holiday working on rota are essential.

Pay scale - Band 2 plus enhancement pay after 20:00 to 06:00 as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Weekends are also at an enhanced rate.

Main duties of the job

The suitable candidates will be introduced to an environment which will offer them a job which is practical, busy, interesting which will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Midlands.

The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include, the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, then are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries.

Applicants should have a Good standard of education with literacy and numeracy skills and have basic computer skills as the position involves daily use of a pc. You will be required to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions. There will be a short test as part of the interview process and a full tour of the unit will be given. No experience is necessary as you will receive full in-house training.

The successful candidate will have high standards, show a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety, and be able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Vacancies have arisen for the position of Sterile Services Technician working at Royal Stoke Hospital, cover will also be provided at the County Hospital, Stafford as required.

This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short notice.Shift Patterns:

Predominantly working core shifts of - 14.00 HRS to 22.00HRS Monday through to Sunday with a day off in the week and working either a Saturday or Sunday . Cover for all shifts will be arranged on an adhoc basis.

Weekend working is incorporated within working hours, and will be between 08.00hrs - 20.00hrs on a Saturday and Sunday between 08.00hrs - 23.30hrsOn call and Bank Holiday working on rota are essential.Pay scale - Band 2 plus enhancement pay after 8.00pm as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions

Main duties of the job

The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include, the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments including flexible endoscopes used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, then they are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries.

Applicants should be educated to GCSE level and have basic computer skills as the position involves daily use of a pc. You will be required to read small letters on instruments and follow written instructions. There will be a short test as part of the interview process and a full tour of the unit will be given. No experience is necessary as we will train you.

The successful candidate will have high standards, show a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety, and be able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-8221717

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

The suitable candidates will be introduced to an environment which will offer them a job which is practical, busy, interesting and which will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Staffordshire.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. The suitable candidates will be introduced to an environment which will offer them a job which is practical, busy, interesting and which will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Staffordshire.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GOOD STANDARD OF EDUCATION WITH LITERACY AND NUMERACY SKILLS

Desirable

• WORKED IN A DECONTAMINATION ROLE

Experience

Essential

• WORKED IN A PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT

Skills

Essential

• ABILITY TO WORK WITHIN A TEAM

Desirable

• KNOWLEDGE OF INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GOOD STANDARD OF EDUCATION WITH LITERACY AND NUMERACY SKILLS Desirable WORKED IN A DECONTAMINATION ROLE Experience Essential WORKED IN A PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT Skills Essential ABILITY TO WORK WITHIN A TEAM Desirable KNOWLEDGE OF INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES

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 Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Associate Practitioner Band 4

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the UHNM Pathology Laboratory for Associate Practitioners (AP) working within the Virology Laboratories.

Successful candidate will be required to participate in weekend and bank holiday rota's.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking applications from self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals. The AP team provide support to the Biomedical Scientist staff working within the laboratory.

Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent. You will also be able to demonstrate significant additional theoretical or applied experience of working in a clinical Virology/Microbiology laboratory.

Please note this role primarily involves the provision of the rapid testing of respiratory and other urgent samples as part of a 24/7 Winter service. Working outside of routine hours, including night shifts is a significant part of this role.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. The North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS) provides a diagnostic pathology service to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM), Mid-Cheshire Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust (MCHFT) and East-Cheshire NHS Trust (ECT), in addition to community trusts and healthcare providers within the Staffordshire and Cheshire areas and beyond.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

In relation to Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker roles, we are currently able to recruit successfully from the domestic labour market and have a sufficient pool of suitably qualified and appointable candidates. As a result, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. This position is kept under regular review and may change in the future should labour market conditions or service requirements alter.

Important information for applicants: To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker roles. Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Interviews

If you are shortlisted for an interview for this role, you must bring evidence of the following qualifications:

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills for Maths and English.

If you hold overseas GCSE equivalent qualifications, you will need to bring an ECCTIS comparability statement for your GCSE equivalent qualifications along with your original certificate

• A Full Care CertificateORNVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (we can only accept NVQ's from a regulated awarding body).

If you do not bring the above qualifications to your interview, then the interview will not proceed.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Clinical Support Worker to join the Skin Unit both at County & RSUH

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people using our services and their families, we have the perfect role for you.

Join our team as a Clinical Support Worker and help us to grow and develop our service.

We are looking for people who can work as part of the wider team in maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the department

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job summary

We are seeking a passionate, proactive and committed Pharmacy Technician who is eager to contribute to outstanding patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to join our pharmacy team during a transformative period following the recent implementation of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA).

We take pride in supporting our staff throughout their career development and our strong retention rates reflect the value we place on nurturing individual growth.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will already be working as a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician in an acute hospital setting and will be a key member of the clinical pharmacy team. They will support the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of pharmacy and medicines related activities across a wide range of clinical specialities. These activities will include:

• Obtaining drug histories using summary care records and reconciling against the patient's prescription chart
• Assessing patients own medicines
• Co-ordinating discharge planning in conjunction with pharmacy and ward staff
• Ordering patients medicines as part of discharge preparation

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop line management and leadership skills as part of their role. We offer a professionally rewarding career path, with ongoing support for personal development, alongside the many benefits associated with working in the NHS.

Participation in the weekend rota (1 in 4 weekends) is a core requirement of the role. In addition, there will be a requirement to work a late night shift covering ACT duties in the dispensary.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Clinical Rotational Pharmacist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning and expanding clinical pharmacy team and be part of our exciting future at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Teaching Trust!

You will be part of an innovative and progressive pharmacy team that puts patient care at the centre of everything we do.

You will develop and expand your clinical knowledge through a structured rotational program that will include specialities such as general medicine, cardiology, care of the elderly, frailty, stroke, paediatrics, obstetrics, general surgery, trauma / orthopaedics, urology, plastics / ENT, elective surgery, dispensary, aseptics, medicine information and our renowned renal team.

We will fund and support post graduate training including Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice followed by non-medical prescribing.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will gain experience and receive training in all aspects of pharmacy practice by participating in a structured programme which incorporates various rotations (see applicant pack), plus study for the General Practice Diploma.

You will be committed to your own education and training and will supervise and check the work of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and other staff, as required.

The post holder will allocate, supervise and check the work of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and other staff, as required.

You will also give professional advice on pharmaceutical matters to medical, nursing and other professional staff.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Teaching Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

o The Lister Hospital, Stevenage

o New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City

o Hertford County, Hertford

o Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Job summary

Are you interested in science, healthcare and medicines? East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit as a Trainee Science and Manufacturing Technician while undertaking a fully supported Level 3 Science and Manufacturing Technician (SMT) qualification. This two-year apprenticeship-style role combines practical workplace experience with specialist training, allowing you to develop the knowledge and skills required to become a registered SMT. You will work alongside experienced pharmacy professionals in a highly specialised environment, supporting the preparation and supply of chemotherapy and other medicines used to treat patients across the Trust. See Job description for Key responsibilities . We are looking for motivated individuals with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Science, strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to learning. Pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential.

Please note salary: Year 1 is 70% of top of band 4 and year 2 is 75% of top of band 4

At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding career in NHS pharmacy manufacturing, contributing directly to patient care while gaining a recognised professional qualification within a supportive and innovative teaching NHS Trust.

Requirement to attend study days weekly. Successful completion of the qualification will enable you to be registered as a Science Manufacturing Technician. You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent 9-5) grade which must include Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology (double science accepted).

To assist with the provision of pharmaceutical services to the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.

To undertake the Science and Manufacturing Technician Level 3 qualification to become a qualified registered Science and Manufacturing Technician ensuring all course deadlines are met.

To participate in providing a comprehensive pharmacy service whilst following a structured training programme.

To work with pharmacists and technicians to ensure patients treated within Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre (LMCC) receive the best possible drug treatment, delivered safely and with a good patient experience.

To utilise isolator technology and clean room facilities to safely prepare and label chemotherapy medicines/ extemporaneous medicines for human use.

Act as an in-process checked (require accreditation)

Dispense individual chemotherapy doses using "batch" product.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse-Urgent Treatment Centre who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

This post will require a registered nurse from a back ground of adult or children's to work in the Urgent Treatment Centre in the Lister Hospital.

This department cares for minor injury and minor illness. The successful candidate will be working along Emergency Nurse Practitioners / Advanced Nurse Practitioners / GP and Emergency Medical Technicians.

The main responsibility of the role will be to triage patients. You will be expected to identify the presenting presentation from patients and stream to the appropriate clinician to see and treat the diagnosis.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us

Main duties of the job

On a day-to-day basis this role aims to ensure that the overall co-ordination of demand on urgent and emergency care services is effectively managed across the service.

The key role is to assist the Emergency Nurse Practitioners and GPs in maintaining a safe environment, delivering a high standard of care, and maintaining the well-being and dignity of patients, both adult and children. This will involve real time monitoring of demand and capacity, which will therefore enable the appropriate and efficient streaming of patients to the most appropriate services.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Job summary

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients registered with our practices. You will have experience within a primary care setting and your high standards of patient care will naturally inspire those you work with.

Main duties of the job

As a clinical leader within our multidisciplinary team (working alongside GPs, Practice Nurses, Care Coordinators and Pharmacists), you will help transform and modernise care pathways.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Autonomous Clinical Practice: Making independent decisions in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients across full episodes of care.
• Minor illness & long-term conditions.
• Clinical Governance & Leadership: Accountable alongside the Lead Nurse for driving clinical governance, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality service delivery.
• Team Mentorship: Inspiring high standards of care, supporting skill-sharing across traditional professional boundaries, and mentoring team members.

About us

For over 20 years, OneMedical Group has been redefining how healthcare is delivered in the UK. As a leading independent, family-run healthcare organisation, we provide NHS services at scale and design, build and manage the spaces where care happens bringing everything together under one roof. We are proud to be the only organisation in the UK to do this.

We believe the best places to work are created by people who genuinely love what they do and celebrate each other's success. At OneMedical Group, our culture is defined by a rare combination of national ambition and genuine family heart.

Founded by a father and daughter who believed healthcare could be delivered with greater empathy and agility, we've built a workplace rooted in trust, empowerment, and open doors. Above all, we are united by a shared purpose: creating spaces and delivering services that make a lasting, positive difference to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,000 to £55,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REQ000017

Job locations

8 Dean St

Liskeard

PL14 4AQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Advanced Clinical Practitioner | Rosedean House Surgery, Liskeard, CornwallHours: Full-time (40 hours) or Part-time Available System: EMIS

Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in a supportive, forward-thinking primary care team? At Rosedean House Surgery, we are looking for a dedicated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team. Fresh off our recent CQC 'Good' rating, we are continually investing in our people, our services, and the Liskeard community.

If you want to deliver true, relationship-based care in a supportive environment, this is your opportunity.

Located in the heart of East Cornwall, Liskeard offers the perfect blend of rural charm, rich heritage, and modern connectivity where you can:

• Deliver care in a historic market town that allows you to establish long-term patient relationships and experience the true impact of primary care.
• Enjoy the perfect blend of rural charm and modern convenience, with direct rail connections to Plymouth and Truro.

The surgery has served the local community since 1874 from its Grade II listed building and is home to a dedicated team, providing care to approximately 10,000 registered patients. We also have exciting plans to deliver a state-of-the-art redevelopment of the surgery in the very near future.

When you join Rosedean House Surgery, you'll enjoy working in a friendly, close-knit local team, backed by the stability, resources, and career progression of a modern healthcare leader.

What We Offer

• 20.6% employer contribution.
• 25 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), plus an extra day of leave on work anniversary.
• Flexible full-time or part-time patterns to fit around your life.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Pay, plus an Eye Care and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Paid professional indemnity cover and 24/7 confidential mental health & wellbeing support via Health Assured EAP.
• UK Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for eligible UK-resident candidates.
• Fully integrated EMIS clinical system, and GP Automate.
• OneMedical Group's 'Refer a Friend' cash bonus scheme.

When you join OneMedical Group, you will become part of an organisation that is committed to helping you grow, make a meaningful contribution and thrive in your career. Through our developing Elevate Academy, we are creating clear and accessible pathways that support colleagues from induction and role-specific learning through to apprenticeships, specialist expertise, leadership and education.

We know that everyone's career journey is different, which is why we want every colleague to understand the opportunities available to them, identify their next step and receive the support they need to achieve it. We also recognise that working in healthcare can be both demanding and rewarding. Our approach to wellbeing is developed with our colleagues and shaped by what they tell us matters most. We will support and empower you to look after your own wellbeing while working together to create a healthier future for our patients, our colleagues and the communities we serve.

Ready to Make the Move?

OneMedical Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive environment for all. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or simply want to learn more about joining our family, please reach out to us at .

Job description Job responsibilities Advanced Clinical Practitioner | Rosedean House Surgery, Liskeard, CornwallHours: Full-time (40 hours) or Part-time Available System: EMISAre you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in a supportive, forward-thinking primary care team? At Rosedean House Surgery, we are looking for a dedicated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team. Fresh off our recent CQC 'Good' rating, we are continually investing in our people, our services, and the Liskeard community.If you want to deliver true, relationship-based care in a supportive environment, this is your opportunity.Located in the heart of East Cornwall, Liskeard offers the perfect blend of rural charm, rich heritage, and modern connectivity where you can:Deliver care in a historic market town that allows you to establish long-term patient relationships and experience the true impact of primary care.Enjoy the perfect blend of rural charm and modern convenience, with direct rail connections to Plymouth and Truro. The surgery has served the local community since 1874 from its Grade II listed building and is home to a dedicated team, providing care to approximately 10,000 registered patients. We also have exciting plans to deliver a state-of-the-art redevelopment of the surgery in the very near future.When you join Rosedean House Surgery, you'll enjoy working in a friendly, close-knit local team, backed by the stability, resources, and career progression of a modern healthcare leader.What We Offer20.6% employer contribution.25 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), plus an extra day of leave on work anniversary.Flexible full-time or part-time patterns to fit around your life.Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Pay, plus an Eye Care and Cycle to Work scheme.Paid professional indemnity cover and 24/7 confidential mental health & wellbeing support via Health Assured EAP.UK Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for eligible UK-resident candidates.Fully integrated EMIS clinical system, and GP Automate.OneMedical Group's 'Refer a Friend' cash bonus scheme. When you join OneMedical Group, you will become part of an organisation that is committed to helping you grow, make a meaningful contribution and thrive in your career. Through our developing Elevate Academy, we are creating clear and accessible pathways that support colleagues from induction and role-specific learning through to apprenticeships, specialist expertise, leadership and education.We know that everyone's career journey is different, which is why we want every colleague to understand the opportunities available to them, identify their next step and receive the support they need to achieve it. We also recognise that working in healthcare can be both demanding and rewarding. Our approach to wellbeing is developed with our colleagues and shaped by what they tell us matters most. We will support and empower you to look after your own wellbeing while working together to create a healthier future for our patients, our colleagues and the communities we serve.Ready to Make the Move?OneMedical Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive environment for all. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or simply want to learn more about joining our family, please reach out to us at .

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Key Skills: Sound clinical reasoning under pressure, strong communication skills, flexibility, and a friendly, patient-centred approach.
• Leadership Mindset: Ability to lead, inspire, and drive continuous clinical improvement within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration: Current NMC, HCPC, or GPhC registration.
• Qualifications: All applicants must have a full MSc in Advanced Practice (or equivalent Level 7 qualification)
• Must be an Independent Prescriber (V300)

Experience

Essential

• Primary Care Experience: Proven experience in NHS primary care managing full episodes of care and minor illness.

Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Essential Key Skills: Sound clinical reasoning under pressure, strong communication skills, flexibility, and a friendly, patient-centred approach. Leadership Mindset: Ability to lead, inspire, and drive continuous clinical improvement within a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications Essential Registration: Current NMC, HCPC, or GPhC registration. Qualifications: All applicants must have a full MSc in Advanced Practice (or equivalent Level 7 qualification) Must be an Independent Prescriber (V300) Experience Essential Primary Care Experience: Proven experience in NHS primary care managing full episodes of care and minor illness.

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

OneMedicalGroup

Address

8 Dean St

Liskeard

PL14 4AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

OneMedicalGroup

Address

8 Dean St

Liskeard

PL14 4AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To provide specialist level general practice leadership and advanced clinical expertise, combining high quality patient care with strategic influence, specialist service leadership, and system wide impact. The role improves population health outcomes, service quality, workforce capability, regulatory compliance, and organisational sustainability. Postholders uphold company values and consistently model the Leadership Code of Conduct behaviours, promoting a positive, inclusive, and accountable clinical culture.

Main duties of the job

This is a GP leadership role, designed for a doctor who is keen to influence how care is delivered across the practice. The postholder will act as a senior clinical decision-maker, mentor, and organisational leader, supporting both patient care and the development of our clinical workforce.

While maintaining a core clinical commitment, the role places significant emphasis on management, leadership visibility, and strategic contribution across the practice.

About us

The Key Medical Practice is owned and operated by Principal Medical Limited (PML), which works in partnership with the NHS to deliver primary care services in GP practices and community settings.

Founded in 2004 as a not-for-profit organisation by local GPs, PML was established to enable healthcare professionals to develop and deliver innovative services at scale. Today, 70% of GP practices in Oxfordshire and 22% in Northamptonshire are associated with the Federation.

PML is the largest GP Federation in Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire, serving nearly 800,000 patients. We believe local providers are best placed to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that meets community needs.

With over 20 years of experience, PML has a strong track record of delivering NHS, ICB and Public Health services. Our work is guided by five core values: being Compassionate, Competent, Courteous, Collaborative and Committed. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Job summary

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated individual to join our supportive practice team as a Receptionist.

The role will involve providing essential administrative and reception support to our existing staff and clinical team. You will be a key point of contact for patients and will communicate with patients, healthcare professionals and other services on a day-to-day basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in medical administration and primary care. Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

We offer a friendly and welcoming working environment, with opportunities to develop your skills and gain valuable experience within general practice.

Main duties of the job

Answering telephone calls

Emails

Tasks / workflow

Dealing with patients / queries face to face via the desk

Prescriptions

scanning / Photocopying

Using Emis clinical system

other office duties as required

About us

At KCS, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced, friendly and supportive team. We are proud of our strong staff retention, with several members of the team having been with us for 25 years or more, and the majority of our colleagues having been part of KCS for over 10 years.

We are committed to supporting our staff and helping them develop their skills and knowledge. Excellent training and networking opportunities are available for the right candidate, providing the opportunity to build a rewarding career within general practice and medical administration.

Job summary

Are you ready to be a steady support for children and young people facing mental health challenges in Hampshire? Join us as a Support Time and Recovery (STAR) worker, where you'll play a crucial role in guiding them towards better days.

Covering sites across the county, our STAR workers help our young people identify their needs and foster strong connections. You'll work closely with the young people to plan personalised support programmes, making sure each step fits their unique journey to feeling better. You'll also work with and involve their families and friends, because we know having a solid support system is important. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has clinical experience and is looking for an opportunity to step up in an autonomous role.

In your role, you'll connect the young people with other helpful organisations, agencies, and resources. You'll keep careful records of everything, so we can track their progress and make sure they're getting the support they need.

Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team, you'll directly focus on the recovery needs of the child/young person, providing the necessary support and time to aid recovery and improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

We have a full time vacancy at Brambly's Drive in Basingstoke. The role is Monday - Friday 9-5.

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Main duties of the job

Your role is to provide child and young person recovery focused interventions to address complex care needs for those receiving therapy to deliver a recovery focused vision and support patient flow through the service.

The postholder will undertake specific identified recovery roles, under the guidance of the trained lead clinician, with a focus of intervention on:

*Enabling and relationship building to support and promote well-being by promoting connectivity, acceptance and supporting a child and young person focused journey through the service.

*Community working, considering social and environmental factors of health care provision, enabling conditions to access resources and address safety needs by working collaboratively with families and the network. This includes working to develop daily activities promoting social inclusion and supporting organisational commitment.

*Developing autonomy and empowerment for young people and families in receipt of CAMH Services by supporting in delivering personally defined recovery care planned interventions, promoting citizenship and supporting connectivity and empowerment.

To work within a multi-disciplinary team of CAMHS professionals in providing targeted recovery focused interventions as identified and care planned by the allocated lead clinician.

To work under the guidance of an allocated clinician to provide time limited task and goal focused recovery interventions to support with the delivery of an evidenced based therapeutic treatment plan.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Occupational Therapist

Band 5: £32,073-£39,043

37.5 Hours per week

Permanent

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Main duties of the job

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic community setting?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Intermediate Care Team. This role is ideal for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or someone looking to build their experience within rehabilitation, reablement and community services.

Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will support people to regain their independence, achieve their goals and remain safely in their own homes following illness, injury or hospital admission.

About the Role

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will manage your own caseload, carrying out holistic assessments and delivering person-centred interventions that promote recovery, independence and wellbeing.

You will:

• Assess individuals within their own homes and community settings.
• Develop and implement rehabilitation and reablement plans tailored to individual needs.
• Support safe discharge from hospital and help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Assess functional abilities and support people to achieve meaningful goals.
• Recommend and provide equipment and minor adaptations to maximise independence.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, physiotherapists, support workers, social care teams and other healthcare professionals.
• Support patients, families and carers to develop confidence and self-management skills.

About us

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-

• Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Refer a Friend Scheme -If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

2026-2021

Job locations

Ings Grove House, Doctor Lane, Mirfield

Mirfield

WF14 8DP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Job description Job responsibilities For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Experience Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document.

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

Locala Health and Wellbeing

Address

Ings Grove House, Doctor Lane, Mirfield

Mirfield

WF14 8DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Locala Health and Wellbeing

Address

Ings Grove House, Doctor Lane, Mirfield

Mirfield

WF14 8DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are delighted to offer a permanent Band 7 Practitioner Psychologist post within theTower Hamlets Persistent Pain Management Service. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated practitioner psychologist to contribute to a specialist service and to play a key role in the ongoing development of psychologically informed pain management pathways.

The postholder will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for adults living with persistent pain, working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary Persistent Pain Management Service.

The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the policies of the service, while receiving clinical supervision from the Lead Clinical Psychologist. They will also provide consultation, joint working, and psychologically informed input to colleagues across the MDT.

Tower Hamlets is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse boroughs in London. While not essential, written and spoken proficiency in Bengali and/or Sylheti is considered a valuable asset to support many of our patients and their families, ensuring our service is as inclusive and accessible as possible.

The postholder is required to attend on site three days per weekat theMile End Tower Hamlets Persistent Pain Management Service,ideally onWednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Remote working may be agreed on days without scheduled clinical activity, subject to service needs.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible, with the lead clinical psychologist, for providing high quality, specialist clinical / counselling / health psychology input to the Tower Hamlets Persistent Pain Service.

This role involves delivering and developing pain management and psychological skills groups, alongside leading service improvement projects that enhance patient care and team effectiveness. The postholder will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for individuals experiencing persistent pain, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to promote holistic, evidence-based approaches to pain management. In addition, the role contributes to ongoing service development, evaluation, and innovation to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Where appropriate, the post holder exercises autonomous professional responsibility for clinical decisions, working within professional guidelines and the team's policies and procedures.

The postholder is required to attend on site three days per week at the Mile End Tower Hamlets Pain Service, preferably on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Remote working may be considered on days when there is no scheduled clinical activity, subject to service needs and agreement with the line manager.

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

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-8274545RLH

Job locations

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG

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 knowledgerequired. 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 knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate training in Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology
• Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Additional formal training or qualification relevant to Clinical Health Psychology and/or Trauma
• Membership of relevant professional group or society e.g. BPS, ACP, British Pain Soc, IASP

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in physical health settings
• Experience of psychological assessment, intervention and management working with a wide range of clinical presentations with complex, long-term co-morbid physical and mental health conditions including pain and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care

Desirable

• Extensive experience over several years of working in clinical health psychology
• Experience of working in a pain management programme
• Experience of working with clients with trauma
• Experience of working with service user representatives

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies (e.g. ACT, CBT, EMDR) with relevant client groups (e.g. people with long-term co-morbid physical and mental health problems, histories of trauma and abuse)
• Skilled in working with the above clients individually and within groups and managing group dynamics in the face of highly emotive and distressing difficulties
• Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management with individuals, couples, families and groups, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Highly developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Skills in delivering and developing group therapy interventions.
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
• Post-graduate level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of psychology

Desirable

• Written and spoken proficiency in Bengali and/or Sylheti
• Published peer-reviewed research and/or conference presentations within the field of clinical health psychology
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Knowledge of the wider landscape involved in the management of chronic pain

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate training in Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council Desirable Additional formal training or qualification relevant to Clinical Health Psychology and/or Trauma Membership of relevant professional group or society e.g. BPS, ACP, British Pain Soc, IASP Experience Essential Experience of working in physical health settings Experience of psychological assessment, intervention and management working with a wide range of clinical presentations with complex, long-term co-morbid physical and mental health conditions including pain and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care Desirable Extensive experience over several years of working in clinical health psychology Experience of working in a pain management programme Experience of working with clients with trauma Experience of working with service user representatives Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies (e.g. ACT, CBT, EMDR) with relevant client groups (e.g. people with long-term co-morbid physical and mental health problems, histories of trauma and abuse) Skilled in working with the above clients individually and within groups and managing group dynamics in the face of highly emotive and distressing difficulties Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management with individuals, couples, families and groups, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Highly developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Skills in delivering and developing group therapy interventions. Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour Post-graduate level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of psychology Desirable Written and spoken proficiency in Bengali and/or Sylheti Published peer-reviewed research and/or conference presentations within the field of clinical health psychology Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health Knowledge of the wider landscape involved in the management of chronic pain

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

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated, innovative and experienced Nursing Head of Service to join the divisional leadership team of the Children's Community Nursing within the Community Care division.

The Clinical Head of Service will demonstrate strong professional clinical leadership and provide specialist clinical advice across the services within their portfolio. Acting in support of the Divisional and Deputy Divisional AHP/Nurse Directors, the post holder will be a member of the divisional leadership team and work as a triumvirate with the other AHP Clinical Heads of Service and the Operational Head of Service.

The post holder will support the Divisional and Deputy Divisional AHP/Nurse Directors to continually improve equitable patient care, experience, access and outcomes and assist with the implementation of national and Trust initiatives working closely with the other Heads of Service.

The postholder will play a key role in developing the service to meet the population's needs at locality and regional level and will have a service development portfolio and clinical leadership role. They will ensure services provide safe, effective, personalised and evidence-based clinical interventions and holistic care.

Main duties of the job

Work with the divisional management team and Heads of Service to provide professional and clinical leadership to the Division, ensuring that a framework is in place to ensure that all clinical staff are appropriately managed and are clinically and professionally developed so that they are, therefore, efficient, effective, engaged and highly motivated.Responsible, with the leadership team, for the oversight of quality governance within the division and provide robust assurance to demonstrate safe, effective care is delivered.In partnership with the relevant clinical executive director and the clinical divisional leadership team and other clinical Heads of Services, lead and implement the Trust's clinical priorities and strategies ensuring clinical staff are engaged and connected to the objectives and plans.Support the clinical lead to supervise clinical areas requiring special management measures or additional support to ensure that patient safety is maintained, and improvement objectives are met.Lead and promote an open learning culture which facilitates speaking up and listening up.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year Per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

150-KB2925-CC-A

Job locations

Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

OperationalIn conjunction with the Divisional and Deputy Nursing Director, support the line management of Nurses working in the service within their locality including performance and professional standards management.Ensure a consistent approach is taken, so that all clinical staff comply with Trust-wide policies and procedures.

Continuous improvementEnsure clinical staff within the services are trained to an appropriate level in Quality Improvement and are confident and competent to use QI methodology, tools and resources.Encourage a culture of innovation, welcoming ideas for improvement, and supporting clinicians with taking forward change, ensuring it is data-driven, responds to the patient voice and leads to improved outcomes for patients, efficiency and productivity.Support the development of a data led approach to improvement and evaluation. Contribute to the collation and use of clinical data and be involved in subsequent improvements required, relating to outcome/quality/performance indicators.Lead on research for the services in their portfolio, encouraging and supporting the development of programmes of research ensuring a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional approach and working closely with the Trusts research team.Responsible for ensuring that Divisional clinical staff understand and effectively respond to identified trends from complaints, and patient feedback, ensuring that opportunities to learn are maximised.Ensure systems are in place that support the delivery of action plans, embedding learning into practice and sharing learning and improvement.To undertake special projects, which develop the understanding and knowledge of clinical nursing practice.

People and professional leadershipTo provide line management to staff within the Divisional team as required.To provide professional leadership and support to the staff employed within the Division and advise on all professional and clinical management matters, acting as a point of escalation for issues of concern.To work closely with the Education team and take responsibility and accountability for developing and implementing professional competencies in specific areas of practice as service requirements and change in workforce profile dictates.To work with the leadership team on the development, implementation and evaluation of workforce requirements and support the recruitment and retention, training and development of staff.To proactively manage matters relating to poor capability or poor performance ensuring that Trust performance management systems are adhered to.To maintain an analytical knowledge and awareness of local and national health care issues, such as NICE Guidance, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and the Care Quality Commission.

Patient Care, Quality and GovernanceRespond to issues, complaints and feedback through systems and staff to resolve issues promptly and locally, including liaison with patients and relatives as needed, dealing with difficult issues sensitively.Ensuring that patient and public involvement is integral to the planning, development and delivery of clinical services. Work closely with representative groups to gain feedback on service delivery issues which can be used to inform improvement.Lead and support relevant staff in the investigation and action planning into clinical incidents, ensuring learning is shared and embedded.Work with the Heads of Service to be accountable for the implementation and monitoring of actions from governance, quality and safety group that relate to the clinical area within the span of responsibility.

Provide clinical leadership to governance meetings, either as a chair or member as required.To lead programmes of work to demonstrate improvements in practice and ensure that patients can have confidence in the services, actively seeking the views of patients and public.To ensure robust systems, monitoring and follow-up action is in place regarding infection, prevention and control.To implement the Trusts Risk Management Strategy, proactively identifying, recording and managing clinical risk.To ensure Health and Safety standards are adhered to within the Division and staff are appropriately trained to enable them to undertake their duties safely and without unnecessary risk.Present highly complex information to large groups of staff or members of the public, this may include reconciling conflicting views where there are significant barriers to acceptance or understanding.

PerformanceWithin the triumvirate support the management of the performance of services, including developing plans to mitigate risks and taking remedial action, supporting clinicians to make changes as required to pathways, access and ways of working to improve.

Finance & resourcesTo ensure optimum use of resources establishing and maintaining effective processes to ensure financial control/balance to deliver the service and professional objectives in line with commissioned activity, budgeted income and financial frameworks.With the Heads of Service, ensure bank and agency spend is within the agreed control limits, appropriate authorisation of exceptions to maintain patient safety and safe, cost-effective rostering.

PartnershipUtilising own clinical expertise and experience work in partnership with the patient, their relatives, and clinical teams within own division and across other divisions in the development of care pathways to provide assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality seamless care.To engage and work collaboratively with patients and with other stakeholder groups (for example, neighbourhood forums, expert patient groups and local authority consultative forums) to improve the patient experience, and to ensure appropriate advice, guidance, or ancillary services are provided to patients, relatives, or carers.Represent the Trust with partner organisations and work closely with them to institute integrated working in the best interest of patient care.Establish excellent communication with professional/clinical leads within the Trust and in partner organisations.To act as a key conduit for dissemination of information from the leadership team to clinical staff and vice versa.Work in collaboration with colleagues to challenge behaviours that undermine equality and diversity, privacy and dignity adhering to the Human Rights Act, Trust policies and other relevant local and national policy.

Corporate dutiesHave an understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 with respect to Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response (EPRR) and lead on implementation of the division's obligations under the Act.Ensure that business continuity plans (BCPs) are developed and regularly tested for all areas within the division in collaboration with the Emergency Planning Manager.Ensure systems and processes are in place to deliver accurate timely statutory information requirements including the Trust Data Protection Policy and Freedom of Information Act.Ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are embedded into the core business of the Division in line with the corporate framework; including governance arrangements, planning processes, and ensuring this is embedded within the ongoing policy and service development processes.To prepare, develop and write business cases, bids, and information papers as required.Undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.Annually agree appropriate personal objectives and a personal development plan with the Chief Nurses team, in line with Trust objectives.Responsible for ensuring identified training and development is undertaken appropriate to the potholder's role.

This newly created post is the result of an organisational redesign focused on improving the clinical voice within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. The Children's Community Nursing portfolio encompasses the Children's Community Nursing, Special School Nursing and Children's Continence teams in West Sussex and Brighton and Hove, the Residential School Nursing Team and Respite unit at Chailey Heritage Foundation.

Job description Job responsibilities OperationalIn conjunction with the Divisional and Deputy Nursing Director, support the line management of Nurses working in the service within their locality including performance and professional standards management.Ensure a consistent approach is taken, so that all clinical staff comply with Trust-wide policies and procedures. Continuous improvementEnsure clinical staff within the services are trained to an appropriate level in Quality Improvement and are confident and competent to use QI methodology, tools and resources.Encourage a culture of innovation, welcoming ideas for improvement, and supporting clinicians with taking forward change, ensuring it is data-driven, responds to the patient voice and leads to improved outcomes for patients, efficiency and productivity.Support the development of a data led approach to improvement and evaluation. Contribute to the collation and use of clinical data and be involved in subsequent improvements required, relating to outcome/quality/performance indicators.Lead on research for the services in their portfolio, encouraging and supporting the development of programmes of research ensuring a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional approach and working closely with the Trusts research team.Responsible for ensuring that Divisional clinical staff understand and effectively respond to identified trends from complaints, and patient feedback, ensuring that opportunities to learn are maximised.Ensure systems are in place that support the delivery of action plans, embedding learning into practice and sharing learning and improvement.To undertake special projects, which develop the understanding and knowledge of clinical nursing practice. People and professional leadershipTo provide line management to staff within the Divisional team as required.To provide professional leadership and support to the staff employed within the Division and advise on all professional and clinical management matters, acting as a point of escalation for issues of concern.To work closely with the Education team and take responsibility and accountability for developing and implementing professional competencies in specific areas of practice as service requirements and change in workforce profile dictates.To work with the leadership team on the development, implementation and evaluation of workforce requirements and support the recruitment and retention, training and development of staff.To proactively manage matters relating to poor capability or poor performance ensuring that Trust performance management systems are adhered to.To maintain an analytical knowledge and awareness of local and national health care issues, such as NICE Guidance, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and the Care Quality Commission. Patient Care, Quality and GovernanceRespond to issues, complaints and feedback through systems and staff to resolve issues promptly and locally, including liaison with patients and relatives as needed, dealing with difficult issues sensitively.Ensuring that patient and public involvement is integral to the planning, development and delivery of clinical services. Work closely with representative groups to gain feedback on service delivery issues which can be used to inform improvement.Lead and support relevant staff in the investigation and action planning into clinical incidents, ensuring learning is shared and embedded.Work with the Heads of Service to be accountable for the implementation and monitoring of actions from governance, quality and safety group that relate to the clinical area within the span of responsibility. Provide clinical leadership to governance meetings, either as a chair or member as required.To lead programmes of work to demonstrate improvements in practice and ensure that patients can have confidence in the services, actively seeking the views of patients and public.To ensure robust systems, monitoring and follow-up action is in place regarding infection, prevention and control.To implement the Trusts Risk Management Strategy, proactively identifying, recording and managing clinical risk.To ensure Health and Safety standards are adhered to within the Division and staff are appropriately trained to enable them to undertake their duties safely and without unnecessary risk.Present highly complex information to large groups of staff or members of the public, this may include reconciling conflicting views where there are significant barriers to acceptance or understanding. PerformanceWithin the triumvirate support the management of the performance of services, including developing plans to mitigate risks and taking remedial action, supporting clinicians to make changes as required to pathways, access and ways of working to improve. Finance & resourcesTo ensure optimum use of resources establishing and maintaining effective processes to ensure financial control/balance to deliver the service and professional objectives in line with commissioned activity, budgeted income and financial frameworks.With the Heads of Service, ensure bank and agency spend is within the agreed control limits, appropriate authorisation of exceptions to maintain patient safety and safe, cost-effective rostering. PartnershipUtilising own clinical expertise and experience work in partnership with the patient, their relatives, and clinical teams within own division and across other divisions in the development of care pathways to provide assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality seamless care.To engage and work collaboratively with patients and with other stakeholder groups (for example, neighbourhood forums, expert patient groups and local authority consultative forums) to improve the patient experience, and to ensure appropriate advice, guidance, or ancillary services are provided to patients, relatives, or carers.Represent the Trust with partner organisations and work closely with them to institute integrated working in the best interest of patient care.Establish excellent communication with professional/clinical leads within the Trust and in partner organisations.To act as a key conduit for dissemination of information from the leadership team to clinical staff and vice versa.Work in collaboration with colleagues to challenge behaviours that undermine equality and diversity, privacy and dignity adhering to the Human Rights Act, Trust policies and other relevant local and national policy. Corporate dutiesHave an understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 with respect to Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response (EPRR) and lead on implementation of the division's obligations under the Act.Ensure that business continuity plans (BCPs) are developed and regularly tested for all areas within the division in collaboration with the Emergency Planning Manager.Ensure systems and processes are in place to deliver accurate timely statutory information requirements including the Trust Data Protection Policy and Freedom of Information Act.Ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are embedded into the core business of the Division in line with the corporate framework; including governance arrangements, planning processes, and ensuring this is embedded within the ongoing policy and service development processes.To prepare, develop and write business cases, bids, and information papers as required.Undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.Annually agree appropriate personal objectives and a personal development plan with the Chief Nurses team, in line with Trust objectives.Responsible for ensuring identified training and development is undertaken appropriate to the potholder's role. This newly created post is the result of an organisational redesign focused on improving the clinical voice within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. The Children's Community Nursing portfolio encompasses the Children's Community Nursing, Special School Nursing and Children's Continence teams in West Sussex and Brighton and Hove, the Residential School Nursing Team and Respite unit at Chailey Heritage Foundation.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional
• Postgraduate qualification in management or equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Specialist Practice Children's Community Nursing or other Specialist Clinical qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in a leadership and management role within Children's services
• Substantial experience of managing clinical operational performance across multiple services, including managing budgets, drafting business plans, managing risk and operational planning
• Substantial experience of leading quality and service improvements
• Substantial experience of managing staff within multidisciplinary teams including recruitment and retention, performance management, managing sickness absence and misconduct

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Human Resource Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary team working and an understanding of differing professional roles boundaries.
• Word-processing and keyboard skills and ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience of partnership and stakeholder working
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills and ability to manage and deliver to agreed deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of clinical operational processes, including budget management, target setting, and action planning and performance management.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the job

Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Registration Essential Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional Postgraduate qualification in management or equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Specialist Practice Children's Community Nursing or other Specialist Clinical qualification Experience Essential Substantial experience in a leadership and management role within Children's services Substantial experience of managing clinical operational performance across multiple services, including managing budgets, drafting business plans, managing risk and operational planning Substantial experience of leading quality and service improvements Substantial experience of managing staff within multidisciplinary teams including recruitment and retention, performance management, managing sickness absence and misconduct Skills and knowledge Essential Knowledge of NHS Human Resource Policies and Procedures. Knowledge of multidisciplinary team working and an understanding of differing professional roles boundaries. Word-processing and keyboard skills and ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Experience of partnership and stakeholder working Experience of multidisciplinary working Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills and ability to manage and deliver to agreed deadlines. Advanced knowledge of clinical operational processes, including budget management, target setting, and action planning and performance management. Other Requirements Essential Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the job

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

If you're a motivated and reliable team player who thrives in a busy clinical environment where every day is different, join our new Minor Injuries team and help shape the future of urgent care at Southmead Hospital.

This role combines healthcare portering, patient support and operational duties within our Minor Injuries Unit, ensuring the smooth running of the service and a positive patient experience.

You will be responsible for escorting and transferring patients; transporting equipment, documents and supplies throughout the department; preparing areas for patient care; managing stock levels; and helping maintain a safe, organised and welcoming environment.

With a friendly, approachable manner and excellent communication skills, you will play an important role in supporting patients and families who may feel concerned or distressed when attending the Minor Injuries Unit.

You will be able to prioritise tasks effectively, supporting the smooth running of the unit and enabling clinical teams to deliver safe, efficient patient care.

As the role involves manual handling and regular patient interaction, you must be able to meet its physical and emotional demands.

Whilst experience in healthcare, portering, facilities, hospitality, retail, warehouse or other customer-facing environments would be beneficial, we are equally interested in your values, attitude and willingness to learn. Full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

As part of this role, you will:o support patients and clinical teams with the movement and transfer of patients using wheelchairs and trolleys,o escort patients, equipment, documents and supplies safely around the department,o support clinical staff with preparing areas for patient careo respond promptly to requests for colleague to support the smooth running of the unit.

You will be responsible for:o stock management and organisation,o checking and replenishing clinical and non-clinical supplies,o ensuring treatment rooms and storage facilities are fully stocked and organised,o receive, unpack and distribute deliverieso report shortages, damaged equipment or expired stock.o Keeping the Minor Injuries Unit clean, tidy and well organised.o Supporting infection prevention and control standards.o Cleaning equipment and designated areas in line with Trust procedures.o Managing linen and waste safely and appropriately.o Reporting any hazards, maintenance concerns or equipment faults.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CMHT (10PA)

We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry to work as part of the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). This is a full time (10PA) post based at The Mount, Accrington. The post holder would be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration would be payable.

Main duties of the job

The Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CMHT is one of six in Pennine Lancashire. You will be working as part of an MDT and would carry a compact caseload of the most complex and unstable cases, as well as supporting and advising other team members.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.

It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.

About us

The role:

At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).

Excellent peer support group

Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants

Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor

Relocation package available.

At our Trust, we're really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about what your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.