Job summary

Patient Facilitator Role - Andrew Ward

The Patient Facilitator role on Andrew Ward is an exciting and meaningful opportunity within the healthcare sector. This position plays a key part in enhancing the experience of patients receiving hospital care, with a focus on providing therapeutic engagement, emotional support, and social interaction.

Closing Date: 3rd September 2026

Interview Date: 18th September 2026

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Patient Facilitator - Andrew Ward ? Core Purpose

The Patient Facilitator supports the wellbeing, comfort, and experience of patients on Andrew Ward through meaningful interaction, therapeutic engagement, and compassionate communication.

• Distraction Interaction -- Provide patients with engaging activities such as conversation, art, games, sensory stimulation, and time in communal spaces to reduce boredom, anxiety, and isolation.

• Mealtime Support -- Assist patients during meal times by offering encouragement, ensuring they have appropriate support, and helping them access drinks throughout the day to maintain hydration and comfort.

• Patient Voice & Advocacy -- Ensure patients feel heard and valued during their hospital stay by listening to their concerns, preferences, and wishes, and communicating these to the wider multidisciplinary team.

• 'This Is Me' Documentation -- Support patients in completing their personal "This Is Me" documentation to help staff understand their background, preferences, routines, and individual needs.

• Family Liaison -- Communicate with families to understand and uphold patient wishes, ensuring relatives feel informed, involved, and reassured.

• Activity Planning -- Create and deliver activity days that bring variety, stimulation, and enjoyment to patients, helping break up long periods spent within the bay area

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity to become a part of the Cancer Business Unit at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton.

We are looking for someone to join our Haematology secretary team.

You will be a part of an Administration Team that provides support to the Haematology team, including consultants and registrars.

In this role you will be providing a range of clerical and administrative support services to the medical secretary and waiting list team and in delivering an efficient and effective service for the clinicians in respect of their NHS work within the business unit as well as being an important point of contact for our patients.

Main duties of the job

The main duties for the role includes:

• Dealing with telephone queries
• Typing clinical correspondence
• Managing referrals
• Inputting patient information onto our different systems and supporting the Haematology Team with general administrative duties.
• Liaising daily with colleagues including the immediate secretary team, senior and junior medical teams, management and other hospital departments.

Closing date of applications: 7 September 2026

Interview date: 21 September 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

We are nationally recognised for our commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate care, and are currently seeking Registered Nurses to join our established and friendly renal dialysis team.

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton operate dialysis services across three sites delivering both acute and chronic haemodialysis. As we continue to expand our dialysis provision, we are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity for new team members to join us at our Derby Dialysis Unit.

Previous experience in renal dialysis is not required, as comprehensive support is provided for all staff. Our Practice Development Facilitator ensures that every new starter receives guidance and mentoring throughout their induction. In addition, a carefully designed competency package is available to help new team members develop the skills for the role. Training will take place on the Derby site.

To succeed in this position, you must demonstrate adaptability in the working environment and be willing to further your clinical skills. The Renal Dialysis Units are operational from Monday to Saturday, offering dialysis sessions to patients in the morning, afternoon and evening. Flexibility is essential, as you will be expected to cover shifts across these hours, working four days per week. Opportunities for cross-site working are also supported, providing further avenues for professional development.

Please contact us for an informal visit if this is something you would like to do.

Main duties of the job

• Ensuring consistent delivery of patient care, assessing care needs & implementing agreed nursing and clinical standards.
• Delivering haemodialysis treatment to CKD patients who attend the unit 3 times a week.
• Managing a clinical workload.
• Working with the MDT to ensure that the needs of the complex chronic patients are met.
• Monitoring the quality of care delivered using clinical standards & audit and in conjunction with other members of the MDT takes necessary action to ensure excellence in nursing practice.
• Participating in professional and personal development of the Nursing Team.
• Supporting the nursing team in the clinical area to minimise and identify potential environmental & clinical risks.

Closing date of applications: 3 September 2026

Interview date: 17 September 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

Are you looking to take the next step in your career, developing your skills into expert clinical practice with the opportunity to actively contribute to MDT working?

Derbyshire provides the Peak District at your doorstep, good transport links to all major UK cities by being in the heart of the Midlands and is the home of Derby County FC, Derby Arena and our 18th century cathedral.

At UHDB we provide great opportunities for flexible working, a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing and good career development. Whether you are specialising, changing sector or are returning to the profession after a break, we at looking to welcome a passionate and motivated pharmacist to join our well-established, friendly and dynamic Surgical Team at UHDB.

This post is based at the Royal Derby site, although there is an expectation that the post holder would work closely with colleagues across UHDB, in developing and delivering pharmacy services.

Closing date of applications: 10th September 2026

Interview date: 24th September 2026

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist pharmacist services, including attending ward rounds, in the following areas: trauma and orthopaedics, colorectal and nutrition, upper GI, surgical admissions, vascular, urology, ENT, ICU and stepdown.
• Be a part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team working alongside the pain team, dietitians, stoma nurses, nutrition team, orthopaedic teams in addition to the core Surgical team.
• Promote the safe and effective use of medicines in a ward environment.
• Review and update guidelines and protocols within the surgical division.
• Support the Advanced Pharmacists within the Surgical team to manage the introduction of new drugs and treatment guidelines into the division.
• Assist with the management of errors, complaints and incidents in the in accordance with the Trust Risk Management and Complaints Policies.
• Work with the Advanced Surgical Pharmacists to prepare financial reports and ensure that drug usage and expenditure is monitored and regularly reported to Divisional management team.
• Deliver educational sessions to junior pharmacists, Doctors and Nurses as well as providing one to one support to trainee Pharmacists.
• Opportunities for participation in quality improvement projects within the Surgical Division.
• The post includes weekend working, participation in the bank holiday rota and senior late shift rota.
• Train as a prescriber and actively contribute towards improving the standards of prescribing through participation in the role.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Job summary

Full Time and Part Time Positions

The post holder will also assist doctors/nurses with, procedures, chaperoning and provide patients with the relevant health promotion leaflets.

The post holder will prepare all consulting rooms ensuring the necessary documentation is available for clinicians and ensure all equipment and examination beds are cleaned and all consulting rooms are prepared prior to and on finishing each clinic.

The post holder will ensure all stock is stored away correctly according to hospital policy and identify areas that are over/under stocked and highlight them to senior staff.

Following a period of training, the post holder will also carry out vision testing and carry out various diagnostic tests using computerised equipment such as:

• Visual Field Assessment
• Biometry
• Pentacam
• Auto refractor
• Focimetry
• Keratometry
• iCare

Please note the job description and person specification is subject to change as per AfC review.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the doctor and trained staff in the smooth running of the clinic.
• Take part in a period of training to be competent in vision testing, instillation of drops and appropriate diagnostic investigations using IT-related equipment required for doctors and nurses.
• Prepare and ensure all consulting rooms are ready for use before the commencement of specific clinics including cleaning rooms as per hospital policy and that all necessary documentation is available for use by the clinician.
• Utilising IT skills ensure patient electronic records are updated and available for consultation and contain relevant information before and during the commencement of the clinic using appropriate IT platforms.
• Under the direction of the nurse in charge of the clinic assist the clinician in any patient procedures and chaperone patients when required ensuring patient privacy and dignity is maintained.
• Carry out appropriate patient care after appropriate training under the supervision of the nurse in charge.
• Supporting nurse in charge/Coordinator at the triage desk by handling calls, taking messages from patients via phone or face to face and passing onto the appropriate person.
• At the conclusion of clinics ensure consulting rooms are cleaned and tidied and ensure all necessary documentation is directed to the appropriate department.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Job summary

Would you like to start a career in recruitment and gain a nationally recognised qualification while working for one of the largest NHS Trusts in the region?

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Recruitment Administrator to join our Recruitment Team.

This is a great opportunity to develop valuable administration, customer service and digital skills whilst gaining practical experience in a busy NHS recruitment environment. You will receive ongoing support, training and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship programme, helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed for a successful career.

No previous recruitment experience is required. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and excellent customer service skills.

Main duties of the job

What you'll be doing

Working as part of our friendly Recruitment Team, you will:

• Provide administrative support across the recruitment service.
• Respond to enquiries via telephone, email and Microsoft Teams.
• Support candidates, managers and colleagues throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate records using recruitment systems and databases.
• Assist with filing, document management and digital record keeping.
• Use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Support team inbox management and help ensure enquiries are dealt with efficiently.
• Develop your understanding of NHS recruitment and workforce processes.
• Contribute ideas to improve administrative processes and digital ways of working.

What we're looking for

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and experiences. You will need:

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or Functional Skills Level 2).
• Basic keyboard and IT skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and flexible approach to work.
• The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to learning and completing the apprenticeship programme.

Closing date of applications: 10 September 2026 (or until sufficient applicants received)

Date of interview: 23 September 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

We are delighted to offer a suitably qualified Speciality Doctor the opportunity to work in a substantive position in an exciting, modern and forward looking organisation.

The post is full-time, 10 PA's per week with associated on-call commitments on a 1 in 5 basis.

The post holder is expected to contribute to the Ophthalmology out-patient and surgical activities.

Four years' experience at post graduate level including at least 2 years in ophthalmology is necessary with the ability to practice independently. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience.

Ongoing employment will depend on completing the portfolio pathway competencies promptly. This post is fixed term for 12 months. Previous experience in the UK is essential for this role

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop his/her own area of interest within ophthalmology for which support via the Ophthalmic Local Trainee Scheme can be provided.

The Eye Department, which is staffed by 12 Consultants and 9 Middle Grade Staff, is delivered across the entire Trust Footprint and candidates will be expected to travel between sites.

The Trust is committed to the delivery of high quality patient care and the Clinicians are actively involved in the management of the hospital and it's facilitates which creates a sound and friendly working environment.

There are excellent residential areas within easy reach of the Trust; excellent educational, cultural and sporting institutions are also located nearby.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen in the Orthoptic Department for an Orthoptic Administrator based at Royal Derby Hospital. Line Management will be provided by the Administrative Team Leader at RDH Derby,

The role will assist with the clerical and administrative processes in the Orthoptic department to support the clinical team. You will work closely with booking staff, secretaries and navigators to ensure a robust service.

You must have read the contents of the main duties and job description and feel confident that you are able to fulfil the requirements.You should be educated to a good standard of English to GCSE or equivalent and have an advanced level of IT literacy with demonstrable experience of using a range of IT applications.

Main duties of the job

To provide administrative and clerical support to the Orthoptic department at Royal Derby Hospital.

General administrative duties

To answer telephone and email enquiries for non-clinical and clinical matters.To deal with all other departmental correspondence, including mail, emails, messages and enquiries from patients and colleagues.To communicate clinical information in electronic, written and verbal form to health and other professionals adhering to confidentiality and Data Protection.To accurately enter patient data onto secure departmental spreadsheets for recording purposes.To attend regular meetings with the Orthoptic team including departmental meetings, 1-1 supervision and appraisals.

Additional dutiesAny other duties required by the Orthoptists or Administrative Team Leader.

Closing Date of Applications: 2 September 2026

Interview Date: 15 , 16 & 17 September 2026.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

This is a substantive Consultant appointment which attracts a Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP) of £20,000, payable as a recruitment incentive for new starters, subject to Trust policy and specific terms and conditions.

The Recruitment and Retention Premium will be paid over a three-year period as follows:

£10,000 on taking up post

£5,000 at the commencement of year 2

£5,000 at the commencement of year 3

This provides a total value of £20,000 over three years, subject to continued eligibility.

In addition, the post is eligible for relocation expenses of up to £8,000, in line with Trust relocation policy and subject to eligibility criteria.

Applicants wishing to claim relocation supportmustdeclare this at interview, as relocation support cannot be approved or applied retrospectively.

Recruitment and Retention Premia and relocation expenses arenon-pensionable, subject to ongoing eligibility, and will be paid in accordance with Trust policies in place at the time of appointment. The Trust reserves the right to amend or withdraw recruitment incentives in line with NHS Employers guidance and local policy. Any repayment provisions applicable in the event of early termination of employment will be set out in the written terms and conditions issued on appointment.

(For the full terms and conditions of these offers please contact Simon Pownall - Clinical Resourcing Lead [email protected])

Main duties of the job

There are opportunities for someone with an enthusiasm for leadership and innovation to become involved in active service improvement and partnership working with GPs and primary care is a focus of our development.

The Trust encourages the participation of medical staff in Medical Management and the there is strong support from the Clinical Directors. As a training and teaching Trust there are opportunities to teach postgraduate psychiatric and GP trainees and undergraduates from Birmingham and Grenada Universities.

Links to local Universities have always been strong and input to Birmingham and Wolverhampton Universities is welcomed.

The post holder will work full time to a 10 PA Job Plan.

About us

Black Country General Adult Services

The General Adult Mental Health Service provides integrated inpatient and community care for adults with a wide range of mental health conditions across the four Black Country localities: Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton.Community provision is delivered through North and South Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) within each locality. The service operates a continuity of care model, enabling clinicians to work across both community and inpatient settings, ensuring seamless patient journeys, improved outcomes, and enhanced therapeutic relationships.

Job summary

This is a substantive Consultant appointment which attracts a Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP) of £20,000, payable as a recruitment incentive for new starters, subject to Trust policy and specific terms and conditions.

The Recruitment and Retention Premium will be paid over a three-year period as follows:

£10,000 on taking up post

£5,000 at the commencement of year 2

£5,000 at the commencement of year 3

This provides a total value of £20,000 over three years, subject to continued eligibility.

In addition, the post is eligible for relocation expenses of up to £8,000, in line with Trust relocation policy and subject to eligibility criteria.

Applicants wishing to claim relocation supportmustdeclare this at interview, as relocation support cannot be approved or applied retrospectively.

Recruitment and Retention Premia and relocation expenses arenon-pensionable, subject to ongoing eligibility, and will be paid in accordance with Trust policies in place at the time of appointment. The Trust reserves the right to amend or withdraw recruitment incentives in line with NHS Employers guidance and local policy. Any repayment provisions applicable in the event of early termination of employment will be set out in the written terms and conditions issued on appointment.

(For the full terms and conditions of these offers please contact Simon Pownall - Clinical Resourcing Lead [email protected])

Main duties of the job

There are opportunities for someone with an enthusiasm for leadership to become involved in all other aspects of career development such as medical management and research.

As a training and teaching Trust there are opportunities to teach postgraduate psychiatric and GP trainees and undergraduates from Birmingham and Grenada Universities and newly formed links with Aston Medical School. Links to local Universities have always been strong and input to Birmingham and Wolverhampton Universities is welcomed.

About us

Black Country Older Adult Services

Older Adult Mental Health Services deliver multidisciplinary inpatient and community care for older adults with mental health conditions, underpinned by a person-centred and holistic model of care.Services operate across all four Black Country localities, with inpatient provision based in Walsall at the Dorothy Pattison Hospital Older Adult Unit, and at the newly refurbished Edward Street Hospital. These units provide specialist care for older adults with a range of mental health conditions, including functional illness and dementia.Exciting new developments include the Older Adult Hospital at Home Team and In-Reach to Care Home Team, enabling assessment and treatment in community settings and supporting admission avoidance where appropriate.

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is delighted to offer exciting opportunities for compassionate and skilled individuals to join our dedicated nursing teams at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals, as Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs).

Please note: This is a bank-only role and work is offered on an as-and-when-required basis, providing flexibility to suit a wide range of personal circumstances.

We welcome applications from individuals who:o Are committed to delivering high-quality patient careo Have a minimum of two years' acute healthcare experience and are ready to hit the ground runningo Hold a nationally approved HEE Care Certificate obtained in a healthcare settingo If you are interested in working within the Outpatients Department then venepuncture is desirable or a willingness to undertake.

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care, supporting our nursing teams, and making a real difference to the lives of those we care for.

Whether you are looking to return to the workplace, cut back on commuting, or gradually reduce your hours, our bank roles offer flexible working to suit a wide range of personal circumstances.

The Trust is consistently recognised for its positive workplace culture, having been ranked in the Top 10 NHS Employers in the UK, based on the 2023 and 2024 NHS National Staff Survey. We are proud of our commitment to staff wellbeing, professional development, and flexible working.

Main duties of the job

Healthcare Support Workers play a vital role in delivering frontline patient care. Key responsibilities include:o Assisting with essential patient care, ensuring comfort and dignityo Monitoring and recording vital signso Providing urinary catheter care and specimen collectiono Supporting the wider clinical team in delivering high standards of care

This role provides an excellent foundation for those aspiring to progress into Registered Nursing, Nursing Associate, or Allied Health Professional roles within the NHS.

Why Join our Staff Bank?o Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team that upholds the Trust's core PRIDE values.o Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare environmento Cost of DBS and uniform covered by the Trusto Weekly payrollo Support with development and revalidationo Online shift booking systemo Dedicated team to support with any querieso Access to NHS Pension

The Trust is consistently recognised for its positive workplace culture, ranked among the Top 10 NHS Employers in the UK in both the 2023 and 2024 NHS National Staff Surveys.

Application GuidanceTo apply, please ensure your supporting statement includes:o Your understanding of the importance of Healthcare Support Workers in delivering patient careo The personal qualities and skills you bring to the roleo A full employment and education history

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is proud to be ranked among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide, and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in both the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Surveys.

We are a large acute hospital trust based in South East England, providing high-quality general and specialist hospital services to around 600,000 residents across West Kent and East Sussex. Our dedicated and diverse workforce of over 8,000 staff also delivers specialist cancer services through the Kent Oncology Centre.

In October 2024, Fordcombe Hospital near Tunbridge Wells joined the Trust. This planned care facility offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, a full range of diagnostic services, and consultation and treatment suites.

Our Staff Bank plays a vital role in supporting our services by providing flexible, skilled cover for temporary staffing needs across all specialties. It offers a rewarding and adaptable way to work, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience, explore different specialties, and potentially move into a permanent role within the Trust.

Benefits include:o Competitive payo Flexible, 'as and when' working patternso Free DBS check and uniformo Priority access to shifts over agency staffo Weekly payrollo Support for ongoing development and revalidationo Easy-to-use online shift booking system - Loopo Access to the NHS Pension Schemeo Blue light card eligibility

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Gynaecology Department at St Helens and Whiston Hospitals for a dynamic staff nurse to join our team of highly motivated and committed staff.

We are looking for a highly motivated professional to join our gynaecology team. You will have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic with a passion for excellence within the delivery of patient care, be able to work as a member of the team and will provide high standards of care. You must possess a caring, compassionate and positive manner and have excellent communication skills.

You should be able to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care to patients, providing advice in a variety of settings.

• Carry out nursing procedures in line with the current NMC standards of proficiency
• Supervision of junior staff and all learners
• Understand and demonstrate the Trust values at all times

Main duties of the job

• Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentially information relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients).
• Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and reassurance.
• Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as and when required.
• Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students.
• Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team. Clinical Skills
• To be responsible for planning and organising a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.
• To assess, plan, implement/deliver and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload and recognize signs of deterioration/change and respond according to protocol.
• Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice.
• To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
• In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns and escalate as required
• To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in a timely manner.
• To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as the patients advocate in order to support the patients pathway.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

6 month fixed term post - 10PAs

Speciality Doctor posts involve providing Anaesthetic Services.

Anaesthetic services are provided for routine and emergency surgical, orthopaedic, urological, gynaecological, ENT and Ophthalmology lists, as well as to the Accident and Emergency Department, CriticalCare Unit, Delivery Suite and Maternity unit, as well as the Acute and Chronic Pain Service.

• The successful candidates will need at least 2 years experience of anaesthesia and have passed basic competencies including for Obstetrics.
• Involvement may also be required in the initial resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill child.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Participate as a member of the team of dedicated medical and nursing staff, to provide anaesthetic services as needed, across the trust
• Participate in the supervision and education of doctors in training, allocated to the department
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research activity within the department
• Support the department in making the most efficient use of the resources available, thus be prepared to work flexibly and deputise, if appropriate, for absent colleagues and undertake additional duties in occasional emergencies or unforeseen circumstances
• Be available, exceptionally, for irregular commitments outside the normally rostered duties, which are essential for the safety and continuity of patient care.
• Be familiar with and comply with the principles expected by the GMC, as outlined in "Good Medical Practice". Thus, agree to maintain their professional responsibilities, including full and active participation in the trust appraisal process.

The post holder will be based at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals.

The post has a resident on call duties, primarily within the maternity and critical care units, although may occasionally involve resident on-call duties for the emergency list (1st on-call).

The post includes being part of a shift rota to cover out of hours services on the ICU, and maternity units, and attracts 10 + 3.5 PA's of which 1.5 are for SPA.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

Are you passionate about providing great customer service and a seamless recruitment experience? We are looking for Recruitment Officers to join our friendly and supportive Recruitment team.

Our Recruitment Officers take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of recruitment and administration.

You will support and cover for other recruiters in the team, working in partnership with Team Leads and wider HR teams to ensure the provision of recruitment is comprehensive, consistent and of a high quality.

The Recruitment Officer is responsible for the delivery of a high-quality service, the measure of which will be that time to hire and administration of services within the Recruitment service is improved.

If you think you have the right skills, abilities and have a can-do attitude to deliver against the requirements of this role then we would love to hear from you.

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

Main duties of the job

All aspects of recruitment administration and for providing excellent levels of service to candidates and hiring managers on their journey through the recruitment processes which may include -- but not limited to -- offer process, completion of pre-employment checks in line with local policies and NHS Employers' guidelines

Issuing official documentation (such as unconditional offer letters and contracts) whilst completing the end-to-end processing via local software such as ATS, Microsoft Office products, ESR, etc.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term, full time position as a Medical Laboratory Assistant / Healthcare Science Assistant, as part of the ED Opt Out Project.

You will support the Biomedical Scientists and microbiology team in providing a clinical technical service to achieve efficient and effective patient care. Working as part of a team, to carry out the receipt, booking-in, processing and testing of specimens to provide a diagnostic microbiology service. Previous experience in a diagnostic laboratory is essential.

Main duties of the job

• To work in an effective and efficient way following the appropriate Trust and directorate policies, procedures and guidelines including the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prepares and processes patient specimens.
• Prepares blood samples for immunoassay testing.
• Prepares specimens for PCR testing.
• Prepares urine samples for microscopy.
• Inoculates patient specimen onto culture media for incubation.
• Selects single colonies and inoculates test cards for processing through the VITEK2 identification machine.
• Perform specimen reception tasks including entering accurately patient/specimen details onto the departmental computer system maintaining a valid database.
• Maintain and support the effective use of available resources (equipment and stock) in an efficient way

Closing date of applications: 9 September 2026

Interview date: 23 September 2026

If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, pleaseensureyou have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their supportpriorto submitting your application.

Please be aware that there isno guaranteethat you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approvalbeforeapplying as you are applying or aSecondment.

If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

We are seeking caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Bank team as a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker (HCA). This is an excellent opportunity to support our commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while gaining valuable experience across a range of clinical settings within the Trust.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients with their daily care needs, promoting their comfort, dignity and wellbeing throughout their hospital journey.

Working on the Bank offers flexibility and variety, enabling you to work across different wards and departments.

Why Choose MWL Bank?

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Weekly pay
• Experience across a wide variety of clinical areas
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• Enhanced pay rates for unsocial hours
• Access to internal Trust vacancies
• Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• Uniform provided
• Dedicated support from our friendly MWL Bank team, available 7 days a week

These posts will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adult's and children's disclosure).

Interviews will take place on Monday 21st September 2026.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do

As a member of our Bank workforce, you will:

• Deliver high standards of compassionate, person-centred care.
• Support patients with their individual care needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, caring and supportive environment for patients.
• Accurately access and record patient information using Trust IT systems.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Caring, compassionate and committed to providing excellent patient care.
• Reliable, adaptable and motivated to support patients and colleagues.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communicators with a professional and respectful approach.
• Willing to work flexibly across a variety of wards and clinical areas.

As this is a patient-facing role, applicants must be 18 years of age or over.

Training and Support

Successful candidates will receive:

• A comprehensive induction programme.
• Ongoing support from experienced colleagues and managers.
• Training relevant to the role.
• IT training to support the use of electronic patient record systems and documentation.

About us

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

• CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.

Job summary

This post is for a whole-time Resident Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

This post is designed to improve the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service in St Helens & Knowsley, and to share the general workload with the other Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

The successful candidate will join a team of 19 Consultants within the directorate who currently provide services for General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Menopause, Subfertility, Outpatient hysteroscopy, and Gynaecological Oncology.

Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a team of 19 Consultants within the directorate who currently provide services for General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Menopause, Subfertility, Outpatient hysteroscopy, and Gynaecological Oncology.

This is a Resident on call post to help towards maintaining full activity within gynaecology and obstetrics. The appointee will share the general workload with the other Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The successful candidates will join a team of senior medical and midwifery/nursing staff committed to providing a high-quality service. The new consultant will join the existing Consultants and middle grade staff in delivering a high-quality 24-hour service.

The successful candidate will be expected to take clinical lead in an area of special interest which will complement those that already exist within the department as well as contribute towards 60 hours Consultant presence on the labour ward.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.