Job summary

To work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register/recordable for Specialist Community Practitioner.

To provide the Specialist Community Practitioner Student with a learning environment which will enable the student to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to take on the role of a qualified Specialist Community Practitioner within a defined pathway.

To gain the knowledge and skills and competence required in order to exercise higher levels of judgment, discretion and decision making in clinical care focusing on four broad areas:

Clinical practice

Community Engagement

Clinical practice development

Leadership in clinical practice

The post of Specialist Community Practitioner Sponsorship Student is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Main duties of the job

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust are looking to sponsor highly motivated qualified nurses with significant clinical nursing experience who are interested in undertaking the Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) Specialist Community Practitioner (District Nursing) qualification.

The fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are to attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on a defined pathway. These are summarised below:

To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Practitioner programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations

To work with the Specialist Community Practice Teacher and Experienced Practitioners to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice

With the support of the Specialist Community Practice Teacher to link the theoretical knowledge gained through the university programme to the practice situation

To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional and local healthcare legislation, policies and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway

To develop/build on skills of caseload and team leadership and management

To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct

About us

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

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

Job summary

If you are looking to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team, situated in a vibrant area of South East London that has excellent transport links, delivering a service to a diverse population with a high level of job satisfaction, then look no further.

• Do you want to be part of the team that provides a vital service to some of our most vulnerable patients?
• Are you looking for a job where you can use your administrative skills to support a specialist team in the NHS?
• Do you enjoy problem solving and working in a stimulating, busy office environment and being part of a team?
• Do you thrive on helping people receive the support they need?

The Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) team are looking for an administrator to join our team. This position will suit you if you if you have clerical or administrative experience working in a busy office environment, are a good communicator and enjoy working as part of a team.

The team is based at the Waldron Health Centre in New Cross; working pattern is Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00, not including bank holidays.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post

You will need to be reliable, conscientious, have good organisational and problem-solving skills. You will need to understand ICT systems and the ability to use other systems such as electronic patient record systems, Microsoft Word and Excel. You also need to feel comfortable working independently and knowing when to seek support.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the administration team responsible for the smooth running of this specialist community service; where your professionalism, initiative and office skills will be welcomed. You will have plenty of room to be creative and the team is always open to new ideas.

The post holder will be expected to provide a full range of administration duties including:

• Answering telephone calls from patients, carers and health professionals daily
• Receiving and processing patient referrals from hospital
• Dealing efficiently with enquiries and providing basic information to patients, carers and health professionals
• Registering patients on the patient records system and with feed companies and organising feed delivery across South East London
• Creating referrals and uploading documents and text to the patient electronic record system
• Developing and maintaining effective office systems

The HEN Team is a specialist service providing expert support for people of all ages to safely manage their eating and drinking and tube feeding at home in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham. Our multi-disciplinary team comprises Dietitians, Speech & Language Therapists, Nutrition Nurse Specialists, HEN Assistants and Administrators. The team consistently provide a first-class service to service users and their families.

About us

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

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

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-AO8665-A

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Waldron Health Centre, Amersham Vale, SE14 6LD

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

• The post holder will be a member of the Home Enteral Nutrition Team. The role will include:
• Assisting the Office Manager ensuring the smooth running of the office, and supporting clinical staff to provide a safe, quality service to patients.
• Being the first point of contact for this specialist community service for patients having tube feeds at home as well as their carers/relatives.
• Contributing to a better experience for patients and their families/carers.
• Developing and implementing effective office systems.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

• Providing administrative support for the multi-disciplinary team comprising dietitians, speech and language therapists, nutrition nurse specialists, HEN assistants

• Reviewing and developing office procedures and administrative systems to support service delivery.
• To effectively manage incoming calls/e-mails including enquiries, complaints and urgent requests and ensure the information is relayed in time and with accuracy to the appropriate team member.
• To deal with queries/requests/complaints professionally and with sensitivity as required.
• To ensure that new patient referrals to the Team are prioritised and dealt with according to local procedures.

Work force

• Making appointments for the team as requested using Rio and ensuring patient databases are accurate and regularly updated.
• To produce reports as requested using patient databases.
• To assist in managing and co-ordinating use of the teams weighing scales, pool car and parking permits.
• To work co-operatively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team; assisting team members with any routine work associated with patient care.
• Ensure there is always adequate provision of the administrative support for the service by providing cover for annual leave and sickness.
• To participate in the induction of new team members, training them to use basic administrative systems and giving continued support.
• To be an active member of any in-service training and development courses.

Financial

• To deal with urgent requests from patients, families/carers for tube feeding supplies and equipment.
• To assist in keeping the office and storage cupboards safe, well organised and tidy.
• To maintain and order a stock of stationary, medical equipment and supplies and develop and maintain skills in Trusts ordering system.
• To report any waste, expiry dates to the Office manager and prevent over ordering of supplies.
• To report any issues concerning the feed delivery company (communication, out of stocks, delivery problems) to the Office Manager and Service Lead, in order to assist with monitoring the enteral feed contract.

Partnerships

• Deal efficiently with enquiries and provide information to a wide range of internal and external callers, including patients, families, carers, consultants, district nurses, GPs, social services other healthcare professionals in the hospital and community.
• To work with members of the Community Childrens Nursing Team (CCNT)/Community Head and Neck Team (CHANT), ensuring referrals to/from each team and the transition from service to service is safe and seamless for the patient.
• To communicate regularly with the enteral feed company; ensuring any feedback/complaints about their service are recorded and shared with clinical staff.

Communications and Relationships

• Answer the telephone and take accurate messages and pass onto the appropriate team member.
• Monitor and respond to e-mails regularly.
• To arrange interpreters and translations through Language Line as requested.
• To attend team meetings as required.
• To meet and greet visitors as required.
• The post holder will communicate by telephone, letters, take minutes of meetings, have regular e-mail and face to face contact with colleagues, in the HEN team and teams sharing the office.
• The groups/individuals the post holder will communicate with and establish relationships with will include, but not limited to:

• Patients (adults and children) living in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham having tube feeding at home; These patients may have swallowing, breathing, speaking and mobility problems as well as complex social and psychological problems.
• Carers and/ or relatives of these patients
• Healthcare staff from hospitals e.g. Consultants, highly specialist Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Cancer Nurse Specialists
• Healthcare staff from the community services in the 3 boroughs e.g. CHANT, CCNT, GPs, District Nurses, community therapy teams.
• Staff at hospices and care homes in the 3 boroughs.
• Enteral feed supplies companies.

General

• Ensure day-to-day efficient and effective running of the office.
• To collect post daily for the team and distribute.
• To undertake other administrative duties as directed by the team. This includes scanning, photocopying, filing, typing, shredding, updating databases and patient records.
• To assist in the preparation of training resources for team e.g. photocopying hand outs.
• To assist in organising meetings and events for the team.
• To assist with administrative needs of the SEND Dietetics Team on specific request of the HEN Team Office Manager, HEN Team Service Lead or Childrens Community Dietetic Service Lead
• To train as an office Fire Marshall & reset the fire alarm after weekly testing.
• Report incidents/complaints/concerns

Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary: The post holder will be a member of the Home Enteral Nutrition Team. The role will include: Assisting the Office Manager ensuring the smooth running of the office, and supporting clinical staff to provide a safe, quality service to patients. Being the first point of contact for this specialist community service for patients having tube feeds at home as well as their carers/relatives. Contributing to a better experience for patients and their families/carers. Developing and implementing effective office systems. Key Result Areas & Performance: Providing administrative support for the multi-disciplinary team comprising dietitians, speech and language therapists, nutrition nurse specialists, HEN assistants Reviewing and developing office procedures and administrative systems to support service delivery. To effectively manage incoming calls/e-mails including enquiries, complaints and urgent requests and ensure the information is relayed in time and with accuracy to the appropriate team member. To deal with queries/requests/complaints professionally and with sensitivity as required. To ensure that new patient referrals to the Team are prioritised and dealt with according to local procedures. Work force Making appointments for the team as requested using Rio and ensuring patient databases are accurate and regularly updated. To produce reports as requested using patient databases. To assist in managing and co-ordinating use of the teams weighing scales, pool car and parking permits. To work co-operatively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team; assisting team members with any routine work associated with patient care. Ensure there is always adequate provision of the administrative support for the service by providing cover for annual leave and sickness. To participate in the induction of new team members, training them to use basic administrative systems and giving continued support. To be an active member of any in-service training and development courses. Financial To deal with urgent requests from patients, families/carers for tube feeding supplies and equipment. To assist in keeping the office and storage cupboards safe, well organised and tidy. To maintain and order a stock of stationary, medical equipment and supplies and develop and maintain skills in Trusts ordering system. To report any waste, expiry dates to the Office manager and prevent over ordering of supplies. To report any issues concerning the feed delivery company (communication, out of stocks, delivery problems) to the Office Manager and Service Lead, in order to assist with monitoring the enteral feed contract. Partnerships Deal efficiently with enquiries and provide information to a wide range of internal and external callers, including patients, families, carers, consultants, district nurses, GPs, social services other healthcare professionals in the hospital and community. To work with members of the Community Childrens Nursing Team (CCNT)/Community Head and Neck Team (CHANT), ensuring referrals to/from each team and the transition from service to service is safe and seamless for the patient. To communicate regularly with the enteral feed company; ensuring any feedback/complaints about their service are recorded and shared with clinical staff. Communications and Relationships Answer the telephone and take accurate messages and pass onto the appropriate team member. Monitor and respond to e-mails regularly. To arrange interpreters and translations through Language Line as requested. To attend team meetings as required. To meet and greet visitors as required. The post holder will communicate by telephone, letters, take minutes of meetings, have regular e-mail and face to face contact with colleagues, in the HEN team and teams sharing the office. The groups/individuals the post holder will communicate with and establish relationships with will include, but not limited to: Patients (adults and children) living in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham having tube feeding at home; These patients may have swallowing, breathing, speaking and mobility problems as well as complex social and psychological problems. Carers and/ or relatives of these patients Healthcare staff from hospitals e.g. Consultants, highly specialist Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Cancer Nurse Specialists Healthcare staff from the community services in the 3 boroughs e.g. CHANT, CCNT, GPs, District Nurses, community therapy teams. Staff at hospices and care homes in the 3 boroughs. Enteral feed supplies companies. General Ensure day-to-day efficient and effective running of the office. To collect post daily for the team and distribute. To undertake other administrative duties as directed by the team. This includes scanning, photocopying, filing, typing, shredding, updating databases and patient records. To assist in the preparation of training resources for team e.g. photocopying hand outs. To assist in organising meetings and events for the team. To assist with administrative needs of the SEND Dietetics Team on specific request of the HEN Team Office Manager, HEN Team Service Lead or Childrens Community Dietetic Service Lead To train as an office Fire Marshall & reset the fire alarm after weekly testing. Report incidents/complaints/concerns

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• GCSE English/maths or equivalent, minimum grade 4 (C)
• NVQ - Business Administration level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• oWorking within a busy office environment
• oLearning new software packages as new systems are introduced within the Trust
• oWorking with and contributing to a team
• oEffectively dealing with sensitive, complex situations which may involve other colleagues, patients and families/carers
• oExcellent organisational skills, especially under pressure
• oEffectively communicating and overcome barriers including language, sight, hearing and speech problems

Desirable

• Previous experience in health or social care setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Numeracy
• Ability to use MSOffice package, including Word, Access, Excel, Power point
• Clear handwriting, spelling and grammar

Desirable

• Use of electronic patient records systems, such as RiO

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Recording clear/legible and precise written messages
• Recognising when to seek support
• Working on own initiative with minimal direction
• Having a systematic and methodical approach to work with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be discreet and maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Managing light physical effort required for short periods of time e.g. moving boxes of stationery and enteral feeding supplies.
• Demonstrating a flexible and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Responsiveness to change and ideas; adapt to new systems; flexible working pattern
• Willingness to undertake training needed in order to fulfil the changing requirements of the job.
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to deal appropriately with patients and carer's concerns and anxieties with sensitivity.
• Ability to communicate professionally

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential GCSE English/maths or equivalent, minimum grade 4 (C) NVQ - Business Administration level 3 or equivalent Experience Essential oWorking within a busy office environment oLearning new software packages as new systems are introduced within the Trust oWorking with and contributing to a team oEffectively dealing with sensitive, complex situations which may involve other colleagues, patients and families/carers oExcellent organisational skills, especially under pressure oEffectively communicating and overcome barriers including language, sight, hearing and speech problems Desirable Previous experience in health or social care setting Knowledge Essential Numeracy Ability to use MSOffice package, including Word, Access, Excel, Power point Clear handwriting, spelling and grammar Desirable Use of electronic patient records systems, such as RiO Personal Qualities Essential Recording clear/legible and precise written messages Recognising when to seek support Working on own initiative with minimal direction Having a systematic and methodical approach to work with attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to be discreet and maintain high levels of confidentiality Managing light physical effort required for short periods of time e.g. moving boxes of stationery and enteral feeding supplies. Demonstrating a flexible and innovative approach to problem solving. Responsiveness to change and ideas; adapt to new systems; flexible working pattern Willingness to undertake training needed in order to fulfil the changing requirements of the job. Ability to work well in a team Ability to deal appropriately with patients and carer's concerns and anxieties with sensitivity. Ability to communicate professionally

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Waldron Health Centre, Amersham Vale, SE14 6LD

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Waldron Health Centre, Amersham Vale, SE14 6LD

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about shaping organisations where people can thrive and perform at their best? Come and lead the teams shaping leadership, culture, employee experience and organisational effectiveness across NHS Blood and Transplant. NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Organisational Development to lead our Organisation Development, Leadership & Management Development, Employee Experience & Engagement, and Inclusive Culture teams. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for driving organisational effectiveness, strengthening leadership capability, enhancing colleague experience, and embedding an inclusive, high-performing culture across NHSBT. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Organisational Design & Development, you will work closely with Executive Directors, senior leaders and teams across the organisation to design and deliver people-centred solutions that support NHSBT's strategic priorities. You will provide expert leadership on organisational development, culture change, leadership development, engagement and inclusion, helping NHSBT respond to current challenges while building capability for the future. Leading a multidisciplinary team of specialists, you will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, ensuring high-quality interventions that improve organisational performance, strengthen leadership, and create a positive and inclusive experience for colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams across Organisation Development, Leadership & Management Development, Employee Experience & Engagement, and Inclusive Culture, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, impactful services across NHSBT.
• Acting as the organisational lead for strategic organisation development, supporting the delivery of NHSBT's strategic objectives through evidence-based interventions and whole-system thinking.
• Partnering with Executive Team members and senior leaders to shape organisational strategy, improve organisational effectiveness and drive sustainable cultural change.
• Designing and implementing organisation-wide strategies and programmes that build leadership capability, enhance employee experience, strengthen engagement and create an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Using workforce, culture and organisational insight to inform strategic decision making, evaluate impact and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Leading the development, governance and evaluation of ODD, leadership development, engagement and inclusion plans, ensuring delivery against organisational priorities and objectives.
• Managing significant budgets, resources and external partnerships, ensuring value for money and high-quality outcomes.
• Representing NHSBT internally and externally, building partnerships across the NHS and wider public sector to share learning, influence practice and promote innovation.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job summary

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Main duties of the job

To attend patients on the CRIS system.

To book appointments using the CRIS system.

To deal with queries regarding referrals or appointments.

To transfer and import Radiology Images.

To update patient details on PAS system.

About us

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As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job summary

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The post holder will establish, build and maintain working relationships within Speech & Language Therapy (cross-site) and all multidisciplinary teams within the speciality of acute frailty and elderly care. They will be expected to be involved in Southeast London/London/England-wide Acute networks for Speech & Language Therapists.

Main duties of the job

To autonomously manage and provide highly specialist intervention, which will include assessment, contribution to differential diagnosis, and highly specialist SLT management for patients with acute, acquired communication and swallowing disorders, following King's College Hospital (KCH) Speech and Language Therapy evidence-based guidelines and abiding by KCH Speech and Language Therapy service standards.

About us

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We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job summary

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced palliative care nurse to play a key role in leading our Inpatient Unit team and making a real difference to patient safety, quality of care, and the overall patient experience.

Using your advanced clinical judgement, specialist knowledge, and leadership skills, you will inspire and support the team to deliver outstanding palliative and end-of-life care. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will help create an environment where patients and their families receive compassionate, person-centred care when they need it most.

Main duties of the job

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If you are looking for a role where you can develop your leadership expertise, influence service quality, and enhance lives through expert care, we would love to hear from you.

About us

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We support close to 2,200 local people each year, in some of the hardest times possible. As a local charity, we raise around £10 million each year to continue to provide our care. Our staff, volunteers and supporters help us to care for people when they're most in need, no matter what their individual circumstances may be.

We're proud to be rated as 'five star' by patients and families and as 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, to have been awarded a Mind Bronze Award for wellbeing at work and to be a Disability Confident employer.

Job summary

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There is a high burden of hepatology conditions, including viral hepatitis, in the populations the trust serves and we have excellent links with our tertiary partners at the Royal Free with regular viral hepatology MDTS and ready access to other specialist meetings (including autoimmune and cirrhosis MDTS as well as good links with the transplant team). We are all committed to working together to improve liver care in the region. We would be delighted to support a subspecialist interest.

Applicants for the post should have a CCT and GMC Specialist Registration with a license. A full accreditation in diagnostic Gastroscopy is mandatory for this post and independent expertise in upper GI bleeding list is also necessary. Experience in colonoscopy is desirable, but not essential.

Main duties of the job

This post offers an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to join a busy, happy, and committed team of consultants in this well-developed and expanding service, with close working relationship with Radiology, Histopathology, Hepatology, Hepato pancreatico biliary, and Colorectal surgery services. Applicants will be expected to be experts in the assessment of patients with hepatology and gastroenterology conditions and to deliver upper GI endoscopic interventions.

There is a high burden of hepatology conditions, including viral hepatitis, in the populations the trust serves and we have excellent links with our tertiary partners at the Royal Free with regular viral hepatology MDTS and ready access to other specialist meetings (including autoimmune and cirrhosis MDTS as well as good links with the transplant team). We are all committed to working together to improve liver care in the region. We would be delighted to support a subspecialist interest.

Gastroscopy is mandatory for this post and independent expertise in upper GI bleeding list is also necessary. Experience in colonoscopy is desirable, but not essential. Appointees will cover inpatient care, emergency endoscopy lists and participate in the Gastroenterology on-call Rota for wards and GI bleeding (~1 in 7 ). Outpatient clinics will be for hepatology conditions and there is no requirement to contribute to the GIM on call rota.

About us

The postholder will be expected to consistently demonstrate behaviors inclusion, integrity and excellence in their day-to-day practice.

Job summary

Critical Care Audit Officer

Full-time - 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday

We are seeking an audit officer to work on our busy Critical Care Unit. To collect, retrieve and enter patient data from a variety of sources in order to facilitate Clinical Audit within the Critical Care. This post holder will validate the data for the Intensive care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC).

You will be an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual who enjoys working as part of our team. Our administration team are integral to the smooth running of our unit, providing high quality and patient focused care.

You will need to be able to remain calm when working under pressure and be able to manage expectations positively.

Computer literacy, reliable attendance and good time keeping are all essential.

Previous experience in this role would be helpful.

You will be expected to promote a professional attitude offering an efficient and confidential service in person and by telephone as part of the role.

You will have excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to work.

The role involves referencing of, and inputting to, a number of electronic systems and you will demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure data quality standards are adhered to. Familiarity and experience of ICT systems is essential.

Main duties of the job

To collect and input data for patients who are to be included in National Audits including, but not exclusively, ICNARC and CCMDS.

To collect and input patient data onto a variety of databases within Critical Care Services.

To identify missing data and use a variety of sources, including the Patient Administration System (PAS) and health records, to complete records.

To ensure all relevant patients have been identified for National Audits using other sources of cross-reference (e.g. other computer databases and ward admission/discharge records).

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Job summary

Assistant Neuropsychologist

3 posts available (2 permanent and 1 part time fixed term)

Band 5

We are pleased to advertise three vacancies for Assistant Neuropsychologist posts in the Neuropsychology service at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/health-professionals/clinical-specialties/neuropsychology-information-health-professionals/neuropsychology-department

The two full-time posts are predominantly intended to work within the epilepsy workstream of the service, and the third 0.6wte post is predominantly intended to work within the neuro-oncology and general neuropsychology workstreams. The posts would suit highly motivated individuals interested in neuropsychological assessment of children with neurological conditions.

Applicants should have a first-class degree in Psychology and/or an MSc in Neuropsychology or related subject, good interpersonal skills, and experience of working with children. Prior experience of psychometric/neuropsychological assessment is essential, and experience of working with individuals with brain injury or neurological conditions is desirable. The postholders must have a high level of attention to detail and ability to sustain focus.

The service is involved in clinical research, and data management and research skills will also be valuable.

The advert will close when a sufficient number of applications have been submitted.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will also be part of the wider Psychological & Mental Health Services in the Trust. There is regular formal supervision and informal support, including a large assistant psychologist group, and excellent opportunities for professional development within the Trust.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year pro rata per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-BBM-8110690

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• GOSH Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• 1st class Honours degree in Psychology or 2.1 Hons Psychology and post-graduate qualification/training (e.g. MSc) in neuropsychology or related subject
• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Desirable

• PhD in a related subject

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the needs and difficulties of children with illness, mental health problems or other disabilities
• Experience of working with patients in clinical settings
• Experience of working with children
• Experience of administering, scoring, and reporting neuropsychological tests
• Knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis of data

Desirable

• Experience of working in a paediatric setting
• Experience of working with people with neurodisability

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• High level interpersonal and communication skills, including communication of sensitive information, and working with children and families
• An ability to work in highly emotive settings
• The application of psychological knowledge to a paediatric context
• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
• Ability to work reliably, independently and flexibly
• A high level of concentration and attention to detail

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential GOSH Values Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential 1st class Honours degree in Psychology or 2.1 Hons Psychology and post-graduate qualification/training (e.g. MSc) in neuropsychology or related subject Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Desirable PhD in a related subject Experience/Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the needs and difficulties of children with illness, mental health problems or other disabilities Experience of working with patients in clinical settings Experience of working with children Experience of administering, scoring, and reporting neuropsychological tests Knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis of data Desirable Experience of working in a paediatric setting Experience of working with people with neurodisability Skills/Abilities Essential High level interpersonal and communication skills, including communication of sensitive information, and working with children and families An ability to work in highly emotive settings The application of psychological knowledge to a paediatric context An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines Ability to work reliably, independently and flexibly A high level of concentration and attention to detail

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

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for six Trainee Psychological (Cognitive-Behavioural) Therapists to join Berkshire CAMHS Getting Help Services through the NHS England-funded Children and Young People Psychological Training Programme. One 12-month fixed-term post is available in each Berkshire locality: West Berkshire (non-HCAS), Reading (HCAS), Wokingham (HCAS), Bracknell (HCAS), Windsor & Maidenhead (HCAS) and Slough (HCAS).

Trainees will deliver CBT to young people and families under supervision while completing a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT at the University of Reading. On completion, trainees will be eligible to apply for BABCP accreditation and qualified CBT Therapist roles.

Please see the essential criteria to ensure you are eligible to apply. Candidates who have previously completed Health Education England-funded training (e.g. a low-intensity programme) must have completed this at least two full years before the CBT training start date. Evidence of previous training (e.g. a certificate) will be required before interview.

Applicants required to complete a Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio must submit this before interview, following instructions provided to shortlisted candidates. Successful completion of the KSA is required for any job offer. KSA feedback cannot be provided to candidates who are unsuccessful at interview.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Assessments: Under supervision, work towards independently carrying out comprehensive psychological therapy assessments, utilising National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommendations.

• Treatment Planning: Under supervision, and in collaboration with service users and their families and carers, formulate personalised evidence-based CBT treatment plans, in line with level of completed training.

• Individual and Group Therapy: Under supervision, work towards independently conducting individual and/or group therapy sessions using CBT approaches, utilising and tailoring interventions to address a range of mental health concerns.

• Supervision and Training: Participate in a structured training programme, and actively participate in supervision sessions, to ensure high-quality clinical practice, incorporating feedback into clinical practice to improve effectiveness.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CFS848

Job locations

Lower Henwick Farm, Turnpike Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AP

Turnpike Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP OR post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) AND a completed BABCP KSA portfolio.
• Ability to complete the academic components of the post-graduate training course and a commitment to the full training program and role.
• A car driver with a full licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rhona Edwards on 07890 395552 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP OR post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) AND a completed BABCP KSA portfolio. Ability to complete the academic components of the post-graduate training course and a commitment to the full training program and role. A car driver with a full licence and access to a car for work purposes. Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rhona Edwards on 07890 395552 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• EITHER: Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by British Association or Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), (e.g. Practitioner Psychologist registered with HCPC, Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC, Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, or Social Worker registered with Social Work England). Please see the Core Professions List - BABCP website for more detail of the core professions list and required professional registration/accreditation. OR: A completed BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) portfolio (or proven ability to complete the full KSA portfolio prior to the start of the CBT training programme). In addition to: A post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP).
• Basic knowledge and experience of CBT acquired from an introductory program (e.g., a foundation course in CBT) OR Introductory supervised practice experience in CBT interventions

Desirable

• CBT or other relevant Certificate level training

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Commitment to ongoing professional development as recommended by BABCP and other relevant professional bodies
• Evidence of specific training, experience and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the post and service area

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area
• Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Ability to manage competing demands and managing a caseload in a setting relevant to the post and service area
• Demonstrable experience of working with safeguarding and risk management, within scope of practice
• Experience of delivering group interventions
• Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access

Desirable

• Experience of working in a service where agreed /specified targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies in mental health care
• Evidence of risk training (either formal or through experience) and ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments within scope of practice
• Ability to use operational and clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with service users and their families/carers, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the service user
• Ability to use your own judgement and work independently within scope of practice, whilst having an ability to seek help, supervision and support, when appropriate
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop therapeutic relationships with a range of people
• Ability to manage sensitive and difficult conversations, emotional distress and trauma with empathy, compassion, reassurance, resilience and sensitivity
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement, within scope of practice
• Ability to confidently cope well under pressure, resolve issues and competing demands, with excellent time management skills and an ability to respond constructively to challenge or resistance, applying practical problem-solving skills in everyday and complex situations
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS office/Teams, One Consultation, and the internet)

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and of completing this in the NHS

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required
• Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential EITHER: Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by British Association or Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), (e.g. Practitioner Psychologist registered with HCPC, Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC, Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, or Social Worker registered with Social Work England). Please see the Core Professions List - BABCP website for more detail of the core professions list and required professional registration/accreditation. OR: A completed BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) portfolio (or proven ability to complete the full KSA portfolio prior to the start of the CBT training programme). In addition to: A post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP). Basic knowledge and experience of CBT acquired from an introductory program (e.g., a foundation course in CBT) OR Introductory supervised practice experience in CBT interventions Desirable CBT or other relevant Certificate level training Continuous Professional Development Essential Commitment to ongoing professional development as recommended by BABCP and other relevant professional bodies Evidence of specific training, experience and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the post and service area Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Ability to manage competing demands and managing a caseload in a setting relevant to the post and service area Demonstrable experience of working with safeguarding and risk management, within scope of practice Experience of delivering group interventions Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access Desirable Experience of working in a service where agreed /specified targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomes Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies in mental health care Evidence of risk training (either formal or through experience) and ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments within scope of practice Ability to use operational and clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with service users and their families/carers, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the service user Ability to use your own judgement and work independently within scope of practice, whilst having an ability to seek help, supervision and support, when appropriate Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop therapeutic relationships with a range of people Ability to manage sensitive and difficult conversations, emotional distress and trauma with empathy, compassion, reassurance, resilience and sensitivity Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement, within scope of practice Ability to confidently cope well under pressure, resolve issues and competing demands, with excellent time management skills and an ability to respond constructively to challenge or resistance, applying practical problem-solving skills in everyday and complex situations Excellent IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS office/Teams, One Consultation, and the internet) Desirable Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and of completing this in the NHS Additional Requirements Essential Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lower Henwick Farm, Turnpike Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AP

Turnpike Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lower Henwick Farm, Turnpike Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AP

Turnpike Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

As an Access to Information Officer, your primary responsibility will be the accurate and timely processing of Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, Access to Health Records Act 1990, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Common Law Duty of Confidentiality.

You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Information Governance team, manage sensitive information securely, and work autonomously while seeking guidance from the Information Governance and Privacy Manager on complex cases or disclosure decisions.

Please note, this is an office-based role.

Main duties of the job

The Access to Information Officer supports the Information Governance Management Team to maintain and deliver the information governance work programme including but not limited to:

• Data Security and Protection Toolkit
• Data Protection
• UK GDPR
• Common Law Duty of Confidentiality
• Records Management
• Freedom of Information
• Data Security
• Information sharing

The post holder will support the Information Governance Team to:

• Process Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests efficiently and in compliance with relevant legislation (DPA 2018, UK GDPR, AHRA 1990, FOI Act 2000).
• Provide administrative support to the Information Governance (IG) team.
• Work autonomously, seeking guidance on complex cases or disclosures from the Line Manager.

About us

As a growing company, Innovate has a range of benefits and opportunities to enable individuals to grow and experience a range of new challenges. Innovate has a commitment to develop staff and provide a supportive work life balance.

At Innovate, we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We recognise the benefits of transferable skills and a desire to learn. We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to get in touch, even if you do not meet all stated criteria.

Company Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Vivup staff benefits platform
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Generous annual leave package
• Flexible working
• Access to staff networks
• Volunteer leave
• Long service recognition scheme
• Buy and sell annual leave option

Please note, we may close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a high number of applications.

Job summary

We are recruiting for Research Nurses who will be able to share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

Would you like to take the next step in your nursing career and support the delivery of world class health research to improve people's lives?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research Nursing team, based at the Lister Hospital. We are recruiting for 4 vacant posts to deliver both medical and surgical specialties.

The role is people focused involving recruiting participants into a wide range of research studies, receiving informed consent, conducting study procedures and the collection of baseline and follow up data in accordance with ICH GCP.

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

Screen & identify patients eligible for clinical trials and to maintain detailed knowledge of the protocols for the clinical trials associated with the designated site-specific groups.

Provide verbal and written information and to offer support to patients and carers for the duration of their involvement in a clinical trial. To assist in the informed consent process, receiving informed consent where appropriate. To be a point of contact for patients and carers for the duration of their involvement in a clinical trial.

With appropriate training, to take and process clinical samples (e.g. blood samples) for studies, co- coordinating tissue sample collection and dispatch to relevant department or trial centre as appropriate.

Assist in the provision of background information about potential clinical trials to obtain approvals from Research Governance and Local Ethics Committees.

Working in conjunction with research clinicians, nurses, pharmacists and other support staff within the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

To work at all times according regulations as described in ICH Good Clinical Practice and EU Directives, and to the most current guidance relating to Research Governance and Research Ethics in each Trust.

Participate in the informed consent process, CRF completion, safety reporting, protocol compliance, monitoring and auditing of clinical trials.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching 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:

oThe Lister Hospital, Stevenage

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

oHertford County, Hertford

oMount 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.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-CAN-8237969

Job locations

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualification/Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Post graduate level qualification/courses or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of CPD and maintenance of PDP
• Willingness to undertake training as appropriate for role

Previous Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience at Band 5 or above
• Experience of working with patients and families within relevant clinical areas in the NHS environment.
• Evidence of research activity

Desirable

• Experience of running concurrent research studies in a healthcare setting with minimal supervision/clinical trials experience
• Experience related to information retrieval and research application

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cross boundaries integrating with multidisciplinary staff
• Ability to make clinical judgments regarding patient needs where appropriate
• Ability to work autonomously using own initiative, and as a member of a team.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office software (including Word, Excel)

Desirable

• Report writing and presentation skills
• Extended clinical skills relevant to the role eg phlebotomy and cannulation
• Teaching skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of research governance issues
• Awareness of research design and methods; understanding of the analytical process

Desirable

• ICH GCP and current legislation
• Awareness of changing trends within healthcare

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day
• Adaptable and flexible
• Able to rapidly absorb and respond to complex information
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a team
• Self-motivated

Person Specification Qualification/Training Essential Registered Nurse Post graduate level qualification/courses or equivalent experience. Evidence of CPD and maintenance of PDP Willingness to undertake training as appropriate for role Previous Experience Essential Substantial experience at Band 5 or above Experience of working with patients and families within relevant clinical areas in the NHS environment. Evidence of research activity Desirable Experience of running concurrent research studies in a healthcare setting with minimal supervision/clinical trials experience Experience related to information retrieval and research application Skills Essential Excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work cross boundaries integrating with multidisciplinary staff Ability to make clinical judgments regarding patient needs where appropriate Ability to work autonomously using own initiative, and as a member of a team. Computer literate with Microsoft Office software (including Word, Excel) Desirable Report writing and presentation skills Extended clinical skills relevant to the role eg phlebotomy and cannulation Teaching skills Knowledge Essential Awareness of research governance issues Awareness of research design and methods; understanding of the analytical process Desirable ICH GCP and current legislation Awareness of changing trends within healthcare Other Requirements Essential Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion Role model our Trust values every day Adaptable and flexible Able to rapidly absorb and respond to complex information Excellent interpersonal skills Able to work in a team Self-motivated

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual with a clear understanding of issues relating to management of clinical research in the NHS to join our Clinical Oncology Research Team at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

The Trust is a member of the National Institute for Health Research, fully supports the Health Research Authority and is committed to fully implementing the UK policy framework for health and social care research.

Previous experience would be highly desirable.

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 main purpose of the role is to support the clinical research team with all aspects of clinical trials administration, according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and trust policies.

The post holder will provide support to the Research Nurses and wider Clinical Research Team and undertake Management of Band 5 Snr Clinical Trial Coordinator(s).

The post holder will be responsible for the administration of clinical trials from feasibility to archiving including (but not limited to):

Responsible for the efficient and timely set up of clinical trials.

Responsible for maintaining databases/spreadsheets and production of monthly progress reports on recruitment.

Workforce planning to manage trial activity ensuring case report form completion and amendment processing meets internal and external deadlines.

Oversee quality assurance of all trial related documentation in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.

Working closely with the Head of Research and Research Governance Lead to ensure preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams.

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

Are you a dynamic and forward thinking neonatal Nurse? We have a vacancy for Band 6 QIS trained nurses on the Neonatal Unit at New Cross Hospital. The Neonatal teams offer a full range of specialist services in order to facilitate a timely, safe and effective patients' journey throughout the health care system.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will join our friendly, supportive teams and be part of a team reflective of the acuity of the patient group. Regular staff engagement, feedback session and supportive ethos is actively practiced.

We are looking to recruit staff who are enthusiastic and committed to providing high quality evidence based care. We have 7 Intensive care cots, 7 high dependency cots and 12 special care cots.

We provide care to all new born babies within SSBC Neonatal Network from 23/40 weeks gestation. We are a cooling center for the west midland Neonatal Network. The post holder must be highly motivated and want to develop the service as well as their own personal skills and knowledge.

All applicants should be flexible providing 24 hour, 7 days a week service, working a shift pattern of days and nights to meet the needs of the service. We can consider flexible working and part time hours.

We have a Practice Education team, Quality and Experience Nurse team and SIM team to support your transition, ongoing education and support.

We advocate staff support and wellbeing with Professional Advocate Nurses and Clinical Psychologist.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

225-DIV1-7668479-B

Job locations

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice within an ethical framework based upon respect for the well-being and safety of patients andclients.To be responsible and professionally accountable for the assessment of care needs; development ofpersonalised plans of care, implementation and evaluation of care without supervision.Lead a team and co-ordinate the clinical area in the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and reinforce the values and standards of compassion, dignity and respect in care, leading the delivery ofclinically excellent care.Ensuring the planning and delivery of care is aligned to professional values of care, compassion and respect, act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation andintegration of evidence based practice.Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring a culture of protecting patients from harm and deprivation of basic rights ensuring a safe and effective service with continuous quality improvement.Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection prevention,clinical governance, including risk management and critical incident reporting and root cause analysis.

Ensure a high standard of care and record keeping in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council,Health and Care Professions Council, national legislation and local standards.

Demonstrating safe and effective care including; timely administration of medicines; effective observationof patients and demonstrate effective communication with the multi-professional team regarding patient care.Assess the risks involved in the care of patients and ensure utilisation of practices and protocols tominimise those risks, including safe use of medical devices. To monitor the standards of care and with the support of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and take appropriate actions when standards fall belowexpected levels.

Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and with the support of the Senior Sister /Charge Nurse take effective action to minimise future risk. Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, standards, policies and clinical guidelines.Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audits and apply information when seeking to improve practiceTo enhance the patients experience.Ensure an effective and efficient patients journey by planning and co-ordinating the episode of care including the smooth transition to other settings, promoting safe and effective discharge and optimisingcommunication with inter-disciplinary and inter-agency teams as required.Ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit, patient feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team.In the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse co-ordinate nursing / midwifery interventions, advise on clinical decisions and monitor the quality of patient care provided through using expert clinical knowledge relevant to own field of practice, underpinned by theory and experience. Act as the advocate for the patient ensuring safe and harm-free care is always uppermost in every decision.Within a multi-disciplinary team environment, support the development of a culture of person-centred care.As appropriate work within standards for non-medical prescribing/administration of medication in accordance with Patient Group Directive (PGD)

Be highly visible within the ward / department, communicating regularly with patients, relatives and / or carers to promote transparency of service for patients and staff; promote a caring environment where equality and diversity issues are respected and patients are enabled to be partners in their care.Identify opportunities to develop care and services by supporting the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring that there are effective systems in place to ascertain patient and carer experience / feedback and ensure complaints are managed in line with organisational policy.Ensure that everyone within the sphere of care is treated with dignity and humanity, understanding individual needs, showing compassion and sensitivity and provide care in a way that respects all peopleequally.To manage and develop the performance of the team and self:-Act as a positive role model, adhering to expected standards of behaviour, promoting a supportive ethos to empower staff to contribute to the delivery of high quality person-centred care.Lead by example, developing self and other staff and influencing the way care is provided in a manner that is innovative, open and responds to individual needs in line with the NHS duty of candour.Support the appraisal process by ensuing that personal development plans are developed for a defined nursing team and that they are consistent with the teams / wards and organisations objectives, succession planning and workforce development and support professional revalidation.Contribute to any management of change within the ward / clinical environment supporting a continuous improvement cycle.Establish and support robust communication networks within the team. Work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients and clients and their carers, families and friends.In the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse take all reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others and to co-operate with employers to ensure compliance with health andsafety requirements. Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and take effective action to minimise future risk. Support the learning and development of junior staff including supporting staff to achieve registration or revalidation.Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in creating and maintaining a learning environment that ensures effective learning opportunities for staff and students including appropriate orientation andinduction programmes, a range of clinical support strategies (mentoring, coaching, clinical supervision, action learning and peer review).Plan, monitor and evaluate on-going mandatory training and relevant education and development opportunities for a defined nursing team. Participate in the Wards/dept.s annual training needsanalysis.Manage the practice setting, taking account of role and competence of staff when delegating work.Delegate aspects of care to others and accept responsibility and accountability for such delegation.In the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse manage the nursing / midwifery team, ensuring compliance by self and others with professional standards, legislation, national and organisationalpolicies.Participate in recruitment and selection within own practice setting.Participate in the management of sickness and absence within own practice area for a defined nursing team.

Participate in performance management of defined nursing team.Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse with E-rostering, ensuring full compliance with KPIs.To ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisations objectives

Act up in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.Contribute to the development of an organisational culture that supports continuous learning anddevelopment, evidence-based practice and succession planning.Attend professional forums and disseminate information in the absence of the Senior Sister.Support the implementation of the Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting Strategy for the organisation.Within clinical area support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring knowledge and implementation of the organisations quality and safety agenda.

Seek opportunities for personal and team development supporting the research agenda of the organisation.Develop and maintain a working knowledge of local, national and professional strategy and policy, ensuing that organisational goals are reflected in personal objectives and in ward / departmentdevelopment plans.Demonstrate by self, and through team, compliance to the pledges of the NHS Constitution 2012.

Job description Job responsibilities Practice within an ethical framework based upon respect for the well-being and safety of patients andclients.To be responsible and professionally accountable for the assessment of care needs; development ofpersonalised plans of care, implementation and evaluation of care without supervision.Lead a team and co-ordinate the clinical area in the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and reinforce the values and standards of compassion, dignity and respect in care, leading the delivery ofclinically excellent care.Ensuring the planning and delivery of care is aligned to professional values of care, compassion and respect, act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation andintegration of evidence based practice.Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring a culture of protecting patients from harm and deprivation of basic rights ensuring a safe and effective service with continuous quality improvement.Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection prevention,clinical governance, including risk management and critical incident reporting and root cause analysis. Ensure a high standard of care and record keeping in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council,Health and Care Professions Council, national legislation and local standards. Demonstrating safe and effective care including; timely administration of medicines; effective observationof patients and demonstrate effective communication with the multi-professional team regarding patient care.Assess the risks involved in the care of patients and ensure utilisation of practices and protocols tominimise those risks, including safe use of medical devices. To monitor the standards of care and with the support of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and take appropriate actions when standards fall belowexpected levels. Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and with the support of the Senior Sister /Charge Nurse take effective action to minimise future risk. Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, standards, policies and clinical guidelines.Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audits and apply information when seeking to improve practiceTo enhance the patients experience.Ensure an effective and efficient patients journey by planning and co-ordinating the episode of care including the smooth transition to other settings, promoting safe and effective discharge and optimisingcommunication with inter-disciplinary and inter-agency teams as required.Ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit, patient feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team.In the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse co-ordinate nursing / midwifery interventions, advise on clinical decisions and monitor the quality of patient care provided through using expert clinical knowledge relevant to own field of practice, underpinned by theory and experience. Act as the advocate for the patient ensuring safe and harm-free care is always uppermost in every decision.Within a multi-disciplinary team environment, support the development of a culture of person-centred care.As appropriate work within standards for non-medical prescribing/administration of medication in accordance with Patient Group Directive (PGD) Be highly visible within the ward / department, communicating regularly with patients, relatives and / or carers to promote transparency of service for patients and staff; promote a caring environment where equality and diversity issues are respected and patients are enabled to be partners in their care.Identify opportunities to develop care and services by supporting the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring that there are effective systems in place to ascertain patient and carer experience / feedback and ensure complaints are managed in line with organisational policy.Ensure that everyone within the sphere of care is treated with dignity and humanity, understanding individual needs, showing compassion and sensitivity and provide care in a way that respects all peopleequally.To manage and develop the performance of the team and self:-Act as a positive role model, adhering to expected standards of behaviour, promoting a supportive ethos to empower staff to contribute to the delivery of high quality person-centred care.Lead by example, developing self and other staff and influencing the way care is provided in a manner that is innovative, open and responds to individual needs in line with the NHS duty of candour.Support the appraisal process by ensuing that personal development plans are developed for a defined nursing team and that they are consistent with the teams / wards and organisations objectives, succession planning and workforce development and support professional revalidation.Contribute to any management of change within the ward / clinical environment supporting a continuous improvement cycle.Establish and support robust communication networks within the team. Work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients and clients and their carers, families and friends.In the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse take all reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others and to co-operate with employers to ensure compliance with health andsafety requirements. Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and take effective action to minimise future risk. Support the learning and development of junior staff including supporting staff to achieve registration or revalidation.Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in creating and maintaining a learning environment that ensures effective learning opportunities for staff and students including appropriate orientation andinduction programmes, a range of clinical support strategies (mentoring, coaching, clinical supervision, action learning and peer review).Plan, monitor and evaluate on-going mandatory training and relevant education and development opportunities for a defined nursing team. Participate in the Wards/dept.s annual training needsanalysis.Manage the practice setting, taking account of role and competence of staff when delegating work.Delegate aspects of care to others and accept responsibility and accountability for such delegation.In the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse manage the nursing / midwifery team, ensuring compliance by self and others with professional standards, legislation, national and organisationalpolicies.Participate in recruitment and selection within own practice setting.Participate in the management of sickness and absence within own practice area for a defined nursing team. Participate in performance management of defined nursing team.Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse with E-rostering, ensuring full compliance with KPIs.To ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisations objectives Act up in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.Contribute to the development of an organisational culture that supports continuous learning anddevelopment, evidence-based practice and succession planning.Attend professional forums and disseminate information in the absence of the Senior Sister.Support the implementation of the Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting Strategy for the organisation.Within clinical area support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring knowledge and implementation of the organisations quality and safety agenda. Seek opportunities for personal and team development supporting the research agenda of the organisation.Develop and maintain a working knowledge of local, national and professional strategy and policy, ensuing that organisational goals are reflected in personal objectives and in ward / departmentdevelopment plans.Demonstrate by self, and through team, compliance to the pledges of the NHS Constitution 2012.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Neonatal Intensive Care Course
• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Mentorship

Skills/experience

Essential

• 6 months post course experience on NNU

Desirable

• Management Course

Person Specification Qualification Essential Neonatal Intensive Care Course NMC Registered Nurse Desirable Mentorship Skills/experience Essential 6 months post course experience on NNU Desirable Management Course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team delivering a qualityinfection service in a busy tertiary teaching hospital, situated in a vibrant city offeringoutstanding work life balance.

We are seeking a whole-timeConsultant Virologist or Consultant Medical Virologist and Infectious Disease Physician post for Public Health Wales (PHW) Infection Services, Cardiff. The successful applicant will work within the Welsh Specialist Virology Centre (WSVC), Cardiff. Depending on qualifications, the candidate may agree to spend some time within the Infectious Disease service.

In this role, you will join the expanding Clinical Infection Team delivering services to Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, but also specialist services to the WSVC and supporting the wider Public Health Wales network.

Main duties of the job

Strategic and professional leadership and communication:

The appointee will ensure a culture of maintenance and continuous improvement of quality. In this role, the appointee will:

Promote multi-professional team working within the department

Ensure appropriate communication and team working with other services in the Public Health Wales Trust and with services in the other Trusts, Health Boards, and health communities served by Microbiology Cardiff.

Contribute to departmental meetings

Contribute to service developments and improvements

Contribute to developing patient-focused pathways

Contribute to clinical audit, review, and planning of services

Develop business cases as appropriate

Contribute to the development of the service in line with the Public Health Wales Trust Infection Service network objectives and the national and local Pathology Modernisation agenda

Consult all sections of the service about changes, including the procurement of equipment

Contribute to the developing and strengthening of working relationships with primary/community care providers and commissioners

About us

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

028-MD009-0926

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL ATTAINMENTS

Essential

• Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Virology and/ or Virology and Infectious Diseases and/ or in Medical Microbiology and Virology, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• FRCPath or an equivalent qualification

Desirable

• MRCP or an equivalent qualification
• FRCPath in Virology

SPECIAL APTITUDES AND SKILLS

Essential

• Commitment to team working
• Commitment to career development
• Self-motivated, proactive, innovative
• Able to prioritise work and cope with change and uncertainty
• Oral and written communication skills

Desirable

• Strategic thinker
• Interest and Experience in OPAT
• Staff Management

INTERESTS

Essential

• Experience in medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Research interest and experience, with a higher research degree (e.g. PhD/ MD) and or evidence of an established research portfolio.

DISPOSITION

Essential

• Able to adapt to situations and handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Must be prepared to reside within reasonable travelling distance of the laboratory, and must be willing to travel to and work at sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

• Welsh speaking

Person Specification EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL ATTAINMENTS Essential Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Virology and/ or Virology and Infectious Diseases and/ or in Medical Microbiology and Virology, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT FRCPath or an equivalent qualification Desirable MRCP or an equivalent qualification FRCPath in Virology SPECIAL APTITUDES AND SKILLS Essential Commitment to team working Commitment to career development Self-motivated, proactive, innovative Able to prioritise work and cope with change and uncertainty Oral and written communication skills Desirable Strategic thinker Interest and Experience in OPAT Staff Management INTERESTS Essential Experience in medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Desirable Research interest and experience, with a higher research degree (e.g. PhD/ MD) and or evidence of an established research portfolio. DISPOSITION Essential Able to adapt to situations and handle people of all capabilities and attitudes Effective interpersonal and influencing skills SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Must be prepared to reside within reasonable travelling distance of the laboratory, and must be willing to travel to and work at sites necessitated by the role Desirable Welsh speaking

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

Public Health Wales

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

About the Home: Cedar View Care Centre, 1 Stanhope Road, Croydon, Currey, CR0 5NS 65 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home CQC Rating Good Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk About the role Registered Nurse NMC Pin Required 33 Hours Nights £22.42ph What will Care UK Offer you? Long Service Awards Employee Discount Scheme Blue Light Discount Card Plenty of opportunities to develop your career And much more! As a caring Registered Nurse at Care UK, you will lead an amazing care team that promote independence and dignity, enriching the lives of those individuals in your care. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each others cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Care UK is the perfect place for you. It would be great to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The job position for a Registered Nurse is available at Cedar View Care Centre in Croydon. This establishment is a 65-bedded Residential, Nursing, and Dementia Home with a CQC Rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk with a score of 9.8. The role requires an NMC Pin and consists of 33 hours per night at a rate of £22.42 per hour. Successful candidates can expect benefits such as Long Service Awards, an Employee Discount Scheme, and a Blue Light Discount Card. The role involves leading a care team that values independence and dignity while enriching the lives of individuals under your care. Care UK values diversity and inclusivity and seeks individuals who are empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, operating under Care UK, manages the Cedar View Care Centre located in Croydon. They offer care facilities that focus on Residential, Nursing, and Dementia Care. The care centre is well-regarded, as indicated by their 'Good' rating from CQC and a high rating on Carehome.co.uk. As an organisation, Care UK is committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as offering a supportive environment for career development. They provide a range of benefits to employees, including Long Service Awards and discounts. The focus at Care UK is on promoting independence and dignity among the people in their care while fostering an integrated and collaborative working environment.

Job summary

This role is fundamentally a player-manager role - you will be working with your team to make sure your service area delivers effectively - both as a whole and taking on a proportion of work to role model to your team best ways of working and how to efficiently execute.

The Team Lead is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of their allocated function, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, accurately and to a high standard. They will monitor workload, productivity, quality and capacity across the team, taking proactive action to address issues and maintain service performance.

Main duties of the job

Leading the team

• Lead the referrals function and pathology results service across multiple GP practices
• Support colleagues with complex referral queries and complex pathology cases
• Monitor workload, quality, turnaround times and performance across both functions
• Enjoy developing people and coaching others while still delivering your own workload
• Combine operational leadership with hands-on delivery

Hands-on delivery

• Personally process referrals and pathology results alongside your team
• Ensure urgent referrals are prioritised appropriately, and urgent pathology results are actioned promptly

Improving the service

• Improve referral processes and documentation
• Improve pathology processes and SOPs
• Work closely with clinicians, GPs and secondary care providers

About us

Penrose Health is on a mission to deliver outstanding healthcare to every patient we serve.

We care for 75,000+ people across 9 sites in South East London, supported by a team of 200+ clinicians and staff. Our model is built on permanent, diverse teams, strong governance, and a clear focus on continuity, quality, and access.

We work closely with NHS partners to deliver a full range of services from routine checks to complex, long-term care backed by robust systems and a culture of continuous improvement.

We're proud to hold a CQC "Good" rating and consistently receive strong feedback from patients.

Learn more at penrosehealth.co.uk.