Job description

Job responsibilities

• TO communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, carers and relevant professionals, providing appropriate information regarding therapy plans, expected outcomes, progress and discharge arrangements in a timely and understandable manner.
• TO contribute to safeguarding responsibilities by recognising children who may be at risk, following appropriate procedures and initiating referrals where concerns may require further safeguarding intervention or support.
• TO support safe and effective discharge planning by liaising with relevant professionals, external agencies, families and carers to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place following completion of therapy input.
• TO provide specialist advice, education and training to colleagues, school staff and other healthcare professionals, contributing to in-service teaching and sharing occupational therapy knowledge within paediatric care.
• TO ensure that appropriate resources, equipment and the clinical environment are used safely and effectively, including identifying equipment requirements and supporting the responsible allocation of available resources.
• TO maintain your professional competence through continuing professional development, clinical supervision, training and participation in relevant research, audit and service development activities to support evidence-based practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Extensive paediatric Occupational Therapy experience with up-to-date specialist CPD.
• Knowledge of child development, paediatric conditions, safeguarding and neurodevelopmental approaches.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, supervising staff and students, and delivering training.
• Strong specialist assessment, communication, clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Sunderland Children’s Centre

Durham Road

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR3 4AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To maintain accountability for the accuracy, security, and appropriate management of pharmacy stock within allocated areas, ensuring any concerns are identified and escalated through the appropriate channels.
• To contribute to the effective coordination of pharmacy stores and distribution activities, supporting continuity of supply and ensuring operational requirements are addressed within agreed departmental arrangements.
• To uphold established quality, safety, and governance standards when handling pharmaceutical products, recognising and reporting any circumstances that may compromise product condition, security, or compliance.
• To support effective stock management by contributing to the identification of discrepancies, monitoring stock-related issues, and ensuring relevant information is communicated promptly to responsible team members.
• To maintain effective working relationships with pharmacy colleagues and service users, providing appropriate operational support and communicating information clearly to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
• To contribute to the continuous and reliable operation of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service by following departmental requirements, maintaining professional knowledge, and supporting service activities as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade C/Level 5 or above in English, Mathematics and Science.
• Willingness to complete NVQ Level 2 within two years.
• Experience in stores/warehouse and customer-facing environments.
• Accurate, organised and reliable team worker with good communication skills.
• Able to use basic IT systems, maintain confidentiality and work with minimal supervision.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

The North Herts Nhs Trust

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

STEVENAGE

Hertfordshire

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working within Paediatrics is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with HCPC.

Travel

Essential

• Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

St. Marks Hospital

112 St. Marks Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• OT Qualification and NHS experience mandatory.
• HCPC registration mandatory.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervision and training of other band 5 therapists/students and other professionals.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in working with children.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Science & Technology Centre

Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road

READING

RG6 6BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or UK recognised equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience is Essential.
• Experience within Aseptic/Oncology is Essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ and BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in pharmacy, hospital or community.

Desirable

• Experience using CMM computer system.
• Dispensing experience including Monitored Dosage System (MDS) trays.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

READING

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What is next?

• If you are successful, you will be invited to an interview and assessment day on Thursday 15th October 2026. followed by unpaid classroom training which will include 3 days of blended training delivered via Microsoft teams, covering the 15 standards of the care certificate and a day on Mental Health. There will also be one in-person training day to cover basic life support and manual handing. Training dates will be around the16th-18th November.

After the programme

As your first step in healthcare with the NHS, this could provide you with the opportunity to progress your career by accessing further training outside of the programme. In time, you could become a Senior Healthcare Assistant. After that, you could then apply to train as an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate, enabling further career avenues such as a Nurse, Podiatrist or Midwife.

Apply Today

Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic English and Maths skills are required, otherwise no specific qualifications are required.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Prospect Park Hospital

Exeter Road

Honey End Lane, Tilehurst

Reading

Berkshire

RG30 4EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST

Ongoing staff supervision and training is a significant element of this role. This will regularly include medical staff in Radiology, Obs. and Gynae and occasionally from other specialities.

Ultrasound is provided within the Obstetric and Gynaecological Directorate as well as in the Radiology Department. Ultrasound is a key modality for the achievement of cancer targets and provides a service to most clinical specialities. As one of the fastest growing areas of imaging it must be adaptable to change in line with the modernisation agenda of the Trust. The delivery of this service must be flexible and change to meet the demand from other clinicians. Many sessions now involve the support of one or more one-stop clinics.

The post holder is expected to be able to perform a wide range of general abdominal, small parts, obstetric and gynaecological examinations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clinical

a) Vet and accept imaging requests.

b) Prioritise patients based on clinical history so the appointment clerks can allocate a suitable appointment.

c) To assist with the development of a quality assurance programme.

d) Provide specialist ultrasound advice both technical and diagnostic/image interpretation to a range of service users.

e) To assist with the development of the ultrasound service by evaluating and incorporating new techniques.

f) To assist with the development of protocols which optimise the technical ability of US equipment.

g) To ensure imaging sequences used are appropriate to the patients history/condition.

h) Undertake ultrasound examinations on sedated or anaesthetised patients (adult and paediatric) including the ITU, NICU, theatre and trauma settings.

i) To independently undertake, interpret and report on all diagnostic ultrasound examinations performed including Obstetrics, Gynae (including trans-vaginal), abdominal, small parts, e.g., testes, and depending on clinical experience musculoskeletal, specialist paediatric work duplex and vascular scanning.

j) To understand and adhere to the safety aspects of ultrasound ensuring that technical and professional standards are maintained within the ultrasound department by completing and recording regular quality control checks. To assist in quality assurance procedures and protocols relating to your work.

k) Refer patients for further diagnostic imaging based on the ultrasound diagnosis.

l) OBs and Gynae: Refer out-patients/GP patients requiring rapid/urgent admission to hospital to the relevant medical team based on the ultrasound diagnosis e.g., ectopic pregnancy, foetal abnormality and Gynae tumours. This will involve counselling patients

m) Non-Obstetric US: Refer out-patients/GP patients requiring rapid/urgent admission/treatment to the relevant clinical team based on the ultrasound diagnosis, e.g., suspicion of malignancy, metastases, DVT, acute renal obstruction, appendicitis, liver abscess

n) Counselling of patients, in particular those attending the early pregnancy assessment clinic, over the viability of their pregnancy and certain foetal anomalies

o) To adapt ultrasound technique and manipulate and adapt equipment parameters to optimise image quality to aid image interpretation and diagnosis

p) Lay-up trolleys for sterile procedures e.g., biopsies and assist with the procedure.

q) Provide patient care and monitoring of condition during procedures.

r) Undertake mobile ultrasound examinations.

s) To comply with departmental and infection control guidance

2. Training and Supervision

a) Induction, training and supervision of student radiographers, radiographers (CT staff and others on rotation) and clinical support staff.

b) Monitoring and assessment of students.

c) To assist with the organisation and participate in the delivery of formal teaching/ up-date sessions for radiographers, sonographers, students, and clinical support staff. As this is a complex imaging technique this may involve ultrasound equipment as well as clinical applications.

d) Assist with the organisation of training programmes for medical staff (usually SPR) in Radiology (ongoing SPR rotation form Oxford), OBs and Gynae and other specialities as required.

e) To assist, direct and teach staff in the development of ultrasound expertise.

f) Responsible for ensuring own CPD is kept up to date.

g) Complete mandatory and statutory training in line with national and Trust requirements.

h) FASP online training in line with department requirements.

3. Management

a) Monitor waiting times and waiting lists and take appropriate action to meet targets.

b) Appraisal of staff, identification of training needs and professional development

c) Assist with the development of procedures and protocols.

d) Assist with the identification, planning and implementation of changes to service provision.

e) Assist with the achievement of local and national targets.

f) To liaise with equipment maintenance supplier over equipment faults/repairs and maintain equipment fault Logbook.

g) Attend ultrasound user groups in Radiology and OBs & Gynae Depts.

h) To help review ultrasound protocols on a regular basis, propose and agree changes with the relevant clinical teams.

i) Assist with the set up and maintenance of an ultrasound equipment QA programme to monitor image quality.

j) To help evaluate new ultrasound equipment for the Trust (value 100k+) prior to purchase.

k) To deputise for the Ultrasound Service Manager in either the OBs & Gynae OR the Radiology Departments as agreed. Dealing with any staffing or clinical issues that arise on a day-to-day basis or leading on specific projects.

l) To assist with the QA evaluation of equipment.

4. Communication

a) Effective communication with a wide range of service users including patients, carers, and other professionals both inside and outside the Trust.

b) Ability to communicate complex imaging procedures and gain the understanding and co-operation of patients of all ages and abilities.

c) Counselling of patients in distressing circumstances e.g., in utero foetal death.

d) To assist with the development and up-date patient procedures/information.

e) Respond to complaints from service users and patients.

5. Audit

a) To develop and undertake relevant audits both service and clinical - local and national e.g., Downs Syndrome.

b) May be required to participate in research and development

6. Other

a) As a referrer for other imaging techniques an awareness of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017 is required.

b) Safe manual handling of patients and equipment on an ongoing basis.

c) Accurate maintenance and updating of patient records. This will involve effective use of Computerised Radiology Information System, Viewpoint and PACS (Picture Archiving Communication System) as well as conventional film handling.

d) Complete paper based clinical records if required

e) Attend relevant Radiology performance and staff meetings.

f) Attend and participate in relevant multi-disciplinary meetings.

g) To assist in the development of Clinical Governance within ultrasound.

h) To be responsible for the cleanliness and general care of all equipment and facilities within the working area, acting on faults and ensuring safety.

i) Ensure equipment is decontaminated before maintenance and ensure equipment is working correctly before it comes back into clinical use.

j) Attend and participate in relevant multi-disciplinary meetings.

k) To assist in the development of Clinical Governance within ultrasound.

l) To be responsible for the cleanliness and general care of all equipment and facilities within the working area, acting on faults and ensuring safety.

m) Ensure equipment is decontaminated before maintenance and ensure equipment is working correctly before it comes back into clinical use.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent radiography qualification OR a Health care qualification to degree level standard
• PGD in Ultrasound imaging or equivalent ultrasound imaging qualification. Plus, relevant experience in US practices
• Evidence of CPD
• MSc in Ultrasound or equivalent experience in general medical and obstetric ultrasound
• Evidence of DQASS monitoring in the last 12 months
• Active HCPC or RCT Registration
• Regular attendance on short courses and conferences
• Counselling Skills Course
• Completion IR(ME)R eLFH referrer course or equivalent
• Sound understanding of cross sectional radiography imaging
• Excellent experience in obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound
• A wide range of non- obstetric scanning
• Skills in counselling and giving bad news
• Equipment management and Quality Assurance in US or radiology
• Ability to show good use and understanding of US equipment to use image manipulation
• Teaching and training skills Assertiveness
• Individual Performance review
• Experience with dealing with complaints
• Management experience in either US or radiology
• Extensive knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy gained through radio-graphic and ultrasound practice
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology and pathology relevant to extensive US practice
• Organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy for counselling patients e.g. cancer or foetal death.
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to work autonomously taking responsibility for clinical interpretation and production of reports for referring clinicians
• Team worker
• Ability to plan and undertake audit of own and the work of others
• Evidence of CPD
• Good time management
• Teaching and training skills
• Awareness of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017
• Good keyboard skills for using PC and image reporting systems
• Extensive knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy gained through radio-graphic and ultrasound practice
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology and pathology relevant to extensive US practice
• Organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy for counselling patients e.g. cancer or foetal death.
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to work autonomously taking responsibility for clinical interpretation and production of reports for referring clinicians
• Team worker
• Ability to plan and undertake audit of own and the work of others

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Suites 1A & 1B, Breakspear Park

Breakspear Way

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 4TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To deliver the gestational diabetes telephone clinic, ensuring women newly diagnosed with the condition receive structured dietary education following their initial diagnosis.
• To provide further explanation of written gestational diabetes information, breaking down key dietary principles into clear and practical steps that can be understood and applied.
• To assess each callers understanding of the dietary information provided and identify any areas requiring further clarification during the telephone consultation.
• To discuss practical approaches to incorporating recommended dietary changes into everyday meals, routines and lifestyle following a diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
• To contribute to the development of a Teams-based group education model, considering how the existing one-to-one telephone service could be adapted for group delivery.
• To support the review and refinement of the gestational diabetes education pathway, helping to ensure the format and content remain appropriate for women accessing the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nutrition and Dietetics degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• HCPC registered Dietitian.
• Evidence of relevant post-registration training.
• Oncology dietetics experience in an acute setting.
• Relevant post-registration clinical experience.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

HARLOW

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Whats next?

• If youre successful, youll be invited to an interview and assessment day on Thursday 1st October or Friday 2nd october 2026. followed by unpaid classroom training which will include 3 days of blended training delivered via Microsoft teams, covering the 15 standards of the care certificate and a day on Mental Health. There will also be one in-person training day to cover basic life support and manual handing. Training dates to be confirmed.

After the programme

As your first step in healthcare with the NHS, this could provide you with the opportunity to progress your career by accessing further training outside of the programme. In time, you could become a Senior Healthcare Assistant. After that, you could then apply to train as an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate, enabling further career avenues such as a Nurse, Podiatrist or Midwife.

Apply Today

Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic English and Maths skills are required, otherwise no specific qualifications are required.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Langdon Hospital

Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX70NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL & CLINICAL

Maintain high standards of nursing care, ensuring that nursing objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to nursing care.

Be responsive to the critically ill patients fluctuating condition/response to treatments and alter plan of care accordingly. Continuously utilise skills to interpret changes in the patients condition.

Use clinical judgement to reassess and evaluate patient response to treatment/intervention. Take appropriate action in response to this within treatment guidelines.

Maintain appropriate level of competence and being aware of personal limitations.

Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised patient & family centred care and provide support and advice to other staff as appropriate.

Receive patients and their relatives in accordance with recognised policies and ensure that they are kept informed of treatment and progress.

Arrange the care of patient's property, in accordance with Unit policies and within the limitations of hospital responsibilities.

Liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that all treatments are correctly carried out in accordance with given policy.

Give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to the Senior Nurse on duty or the medical staff as appropriate.

Maintain accurate records of observation, treatment, and care.

Participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with Trust policy. Demonstrate competence in administration of complex intravenous therapies and titrate doses within prescribed limits.

Inform the sister/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents or problems affecting patients/staff/relative and visitors.

Inform Senior Sister/Charge Nurse any complaint received verbally from patients or relatives.

Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Be familiar with the location of current files, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of Resuscitation, Health and Safety, Fire, Infection Control, Major Incident and Risk Management procedures.

Act as an effective role model by using professional standards relating to attitudes, appearance, and conduct.

Co-ordinate the requirements and take part in the transfer of patients to other departments within the Trust.

Take part in the admission and discharge patients to the department in accordance with Trust and departmental policies.

Maintain good liaison with other nursing units and other hospital departments.

Be familiar with and able to trouble-shoot all regularly used complex equipment. Ensure all medical equipment is functional, reporting any faults or potential hazards and arranging for replacement as necessary.

Keep up to date with changing procedures and clinical developments and be aware of relevant research that could influence practice.

Participate in the initiation of changes in practice to improve the quality of patient care and contribute to the development/revision of clinical guidelines.

Participate in the intra and inter-hospital transport service of patients

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Help create an environment that is conducive with learning and development.

Be involved in teaching, orientation, and mentorship of junior staff as appropriate.

Provide support and advice to colleagues to enable development of prioritisation skills.

Be involved in and support other trained nurses in the Continuous Assessment of Practice for learners and the assessment of competencies.

Take personal responsibility for professional self-development to achieve a minimum of the NMC PREP requirements for trained nurses.

Keep up to date with clinical developments and participate in innovation and change concerned with improving the standards of care for patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing / ODP Degree
• NMC / HCPC Registration
• Minimum of 6-months experience working in recovery role in the past 2-years in a UK Hospital

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with HCPC.

Experience

Essential

• Completion of post graduate education relevant to clinical role of post.
• Evidence of experience in clinical work in childrens services to a level of in-depth knowledge and expertise.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

St. Marks Hospital

112 St. Marks Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Travel

Essential

• Community post so a car driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire would be highly preferable.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with HCPC.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within Paediatrics is highly desirable.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

St. Marks Hospital

112 St. Marks Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To demonstrate appropriate communication strategies when supporting patients, carers and colleagues where barriers may be present, including language differences, the use of interpreters, environmental noise or limited privacy.
• To carry out safe manual handling of patients and equipment following appropriate training, while applying organisational policies and procedures to minimise risk during patient-related activities.
• To carry out practical therapeutic techniques such as patient transfers, passive joint movements and splint fabrication, ensuring interventions are undertaken safely and within the required level of competence.
• To oversee the appropriate use and availability of Occupational Therapy equipment, including providing instruction, training and supervision to colleagues to promote safe and effective equipment use.
• To contribute to the education and development of staff and students through supervision, delegated activities, clinical teaching, tutorials and participation in relevant departmental learning opportunities.
• To support effective service delivery through discharge planning, quality assurance activities, data collection, audit participation, continuing professional development, performance review and adherence to health and safety requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Previous NHS Occupational Therapy experience.
• Experience in Medicine and Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O).
• Commitment to continuing professional development; access to a car desirable for community work.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NhS Trust,

Stoke Mandeville Hospital,

Mandeville Road,

AYLESBURY,

Buckinghamshire,

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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