Job summary

Appletree Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and motivated Practice Manager to lead our practice and help shape its future direction.

We are a well-established GP practice serving our local community, with a strong clinical team and an experienced management team already in place. The successful candidate will work closely with our Operations Manager and wider management team, providing strategic leadership and supporting the continued development, sustainability and success of the practice.

Previous healthcare or NHS experience would be advantageous, but is not essential. We are equally interested in hearing from candidates with strong leadership, business management and strategic planning experience gained in other sectors. We recognise that the skills needed to lead a successful organisation are transferable, and we welcome applications from candidates who can bring fresh ideas and a different perspective to general practice.

Hours: 24-30 hours per week

Working pattern: 3 or 4 days per week

To apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, leadership approach and what you would bring to Appletree Medical Practice and email this to [email protected]

Closing Date:Wednesday 25th November 2026

Interviews will be held on:Wednesday 9th December 2026

Please note this job may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity for an experienced manager to make a real difference, balancing the needs of a busy healthcare organisation with the challenges and opportunities facing modern general practice.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Strategic leadership: Working with the GP partners and management team to develop and deliver the practices vision, objectives and long-term plans.
• Financial sustainability and income generation: Identifying opportunities to maximise practice income, improve financial performance and ensure resources are used effectively.
• Business development: Exploring new opportunities, developing services and working collaboratively with the Primary Care Network and wider healthcare partners.
• Quality and governance: Leading on regulatory compliance, including Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements, risk management and continuous improvement.
• People and culture: Supporting a positive working environment, developing leadership capability and helping to ensure the practice remains an attractive place to work.
• Future planning: Keeping abreast of changes in general practice, NHS policy and neighbourhood working, identifying opportunities to strengthen the practice and improve patient services.

The role will be supported by an established Operations Manager, enabling the Practice Manager to focus on strategic leadership, business development and the long-term success of the organisation.

About us

Situated in the semi-rural village of Duffield (5 miles north of Derby), we serve a population of just over 11,000 patients. We are in a modern, purpose-built premises with free parking and disabled access. We have an attached (independent) pharmacy unit on-site. We also operate from a small branch surgery in the neighbouring village of Little Eaton. We are within easy commute of Derby and Nottingham and are situated close to the beautiful Derbyshire Peal District.

Company Benefits:

• Free parking
• Generous NHS Pension Scheme
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Full sickness pay (upon completion of 12 months service)
• Employee Assistance Programme (A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of lifes issues or problems such as Bereavement, Legal information, financial information and many more)
• Dedicated staff wellbeing champions
• Free staff wellbeing activities and events
• Access to NHS Discounts via Bluelight (One off small fee every 2 years)

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Practitioner in Mammography to join our Breast Imaging team in the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust. Our aim is to provide a high quality, timely, multi-disciplinary breast diagnostic service. We do this in a supportive environment, whilst embracing new technologies and always putting our patients at the heart of what we do.

As well as qualified Assistant Practitioners, we also welcome applications for a training post whereby the successful candidate will be paid Band 3 during the training period and at Band 4 upon successful completion of training and all competencies within a 12 month period.

The Breast Unit is a busy department working within both the National Breast Screening service and a Symptomatic Breast service. Therefore, the ability to work both in a team and independently and to communicate in a wide variety of settings is essential.

You should have a relevant Assistant Practitioner qualification, or, for the training post, you should have NVQ Level 3 in Diagnostic & Therapeutic Support or equivalent or similar certification or evidence of personal development or previous experience as a Radiographic Assistant. A basic knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme would be an advantage, together with some experience of working in this environment.

Due to the sensitive nature of this post, only female applicants will be considered (this provision applies under Section 7(2)(b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975)

Main duties of the job

The role involves undertaking routine specified radiographic examinations as per achieved competency under the supervision of a registered practitioner, and to assist in the delivery of a high quality and accurate breast service. A high level of professionalism and technical standard of work is required.

The hours are 37.5 per week working Monday-Friday. Although based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary you will be required to work on our Mobile Breast Screening Units on a rotational basis at sites across the North East region and therefore a current driving license and access to a car is essential.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The Microbiology and Virology Services Department is looking to recruit enthusiastic individuals to join the dynamic team as a Healthcare Science Assistant.

Healthcare Science Assistants process a wide range of clinical samples and enter data onto the laboratory computer system (LIMS). Other duties include answering telephones, reception duties, handling reports and discarding of laboratory waste.

Previous applicants need not apply

• Interview Date: 4th & 6th November 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week (Part time hours also available)
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

• To ensure samples are processed correctly according to departmental SOPs
• Ensure that samples arriving in the laboratory are checked and correctly input into LIMS system to ensure patient safety
• Courteously and professionally answer telephone calls from a variety of service users including GPs. Give out authorised results and transfer calls as appropriate to ensure efficiency
• Ensure stocks of reagents are maintained and that the work section is always clean and tidy

Applicants need to have a positive approach and be flexible to assist in all sections of the department as required to meet workflow. Good communication skills are essential. Previous experience of working in a clinical microbiology/virology department is desirable.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in late shifts, weekend and Bank Holiday working once suitably trained.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are looking for a registered nurse with experience of working in cardiology nursing who has a good understanding of cardiac procedures. Experience of working in a cardiac day unit / cath lab would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of the wider cardiac team supporting the safe delivery of day case cardiac procedures. The role involves pre assessment, procedural and post procedural care of patients attending for permanent pacemaker insertion, angiograms, trans oesophageal echos, loop implant and explants and dobutamine stress echos. This is a supported role where training and ongoing development will be provided. The successful candidate will receive guidance from experienced team members and mentors and given professional development opportunities. The opening hours of the lab are Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00.

Main duties of the job

The role involves pre assessment, procedural and post procedural care of patients attending for permanent pacemaker insertion, angiograms, trans oesophageal echos, loop implant and explants and dobutamine stress echos. This is a supported role where training and ongoing development will be provided. The successful candidate will receive guidance from experienced team members and mentors and given professional development opportunities. The opening hours of the lab are Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the teams on either Ward 27 and Ward 24 as Ward Housekeepers.

Ward 27 is a cardiothoracic day unit with a mixture of 28 beds/chairs. As a day unit, this is a fast paced and busy environment. We are a very friendly, approachable team, who aim to provide the highest quality care for our patients. The housekeeper role is pivotal in ensuring we continue to meet high cleanliness standards and high quality patient care/experience.

Ward 24 is a 29 bedded Cardiology/CCU which caters for patients requiring cardiology intervention, we are a very friendly approachable team who aim to provide the highest quality care for our patients. The housekeeper role is pivotal in ensuring high quality patient experience whilst keeping the ward clean and safe for patients, their families and visitors.

• Interview Date Wednesday 04 November 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• Ward 27 Monday to Friday (over 5 days) 07:30 - 15:30
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

• Maintain and take ownership for cleanliness throughout the ward on a daily basis
• Stocking up and ordering of supplies used within the ward using a computer ordering system.
• Decontaminating of all equipment used within the ward.
• General Housekeeping duties.
• Nutritional support to assist the nursing staff - daily ordering of kitchen stock.
• Meet and greet our patients in a friendly manner on admission.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

317-2026-41-13-DR-A

Job locations

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting the Ward / Department to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors.
• Report any concerns regarding the patients condition to the qualified nurse.
• Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times.
• Report to the Nurse in Charge any issues that may prevent cleaning or compromise the safety of the environment.
• Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Ward / Department.
• May undertake administrative and clinical duties as required.
• To abide by Trust policies and procedures.

Job description Job responsibilities Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting the Ward / Department to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors. Report any concerns regarding the patients condition to the qualified nurse. Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times. Report to the Nurse in Charge any issues that may prevent cleaning or compromise the safety of the environment. Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Ward / Department. May undertake administrative and clinical duties as required. To abide by Trust policies and procedures.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• oBasic knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control
• oUnderstanding of confidentiality

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of basic safeguarding

SKILLS

Essential

• oGood literacy and numeracy skills
• oGood organisational skills
• oUse electronic resources to input, save and retrieve information, make appropriate use of the eRecord system
• oBasic IT skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oAbility to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• oExperience of previously working in a health care setting

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• oNVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent qualification / experience

Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential oBasic knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control oUnderstanding of confidentiality Desirable oUnderstanding of basic safeguarding SKILLS Essential oGood literacy and numeracy skills oGood organisational skills oUse electronic resources to input, save and retrieve information, make appropriate use of the eRecord system oBasic IT skills EXPERIENCE Essential oAbility to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team Desirable oExperience of previously working in a health care setting QUALIFICATIONS Essential oNVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent qualification / 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

• Safe escort of patients to and from theatres, wards and other departments in accordance with Trust policy
• Maintain and clean patient theatre trolleys in accordance with the SOP
• Provide a clog wash service to the theatre department
• Be aware of and adhere to trust policies and procedures at all times: Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire, Lifting and handling and Security Regulations
• Collect and sign for blood products from main laboratory and transport to theatre
• Completion of safety and cleaning checklists
• Support the anaesthetic and recovery teams with the safe induction and emergence from anaesthesia by acting as a chaperone

A 24-hour theatre service is provided at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This is achieved either by the internal rotation of staff or an on-call service. The practitioner will be required to participate in providing a 24-hour theatre service.

Main duties of the job

Maintain and clean patient theatre trolley's in accordance with the SOP

Provide a clog wash service to the theatre department

Be aware of and adhere to trust policies and procedures at all times: Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire, Lifting and handling and Security Regulations

Collect and sign for blood products from main laboratory and transport to theatre

Completion of safety and cleaning checklists

Carry out routine checking of specimens and deliver specimens to Histopathology, Haematology and Bacteriology etc. in a timely fashion.

Account for blood placed in fridge

Undertake duties to support the massive haemorrhage team, carrying the bleep and responding accordingly

Support the decontamination team outside of their normal working hours

Provide support to the materials management team, as and when required

Communicate effectively with ward/theatre staff including answering telephones and bleeps

Ensure corridors are free from hazards and debris maintaining a safe environment for staff, public and patients

Any other reasonable management request

About us

Alder Hey Children's Hospital cares for over 330,000 children, young people and their families every year.

As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.

In 2015 we opened a state-of-the-art hospital alongside a brand new research, innovation and education centre. Alder Hey in the Park and the Institute in the Park bring together excellent care, technology and design to provide the best possible healing environment for children and their families.

In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Alder Park Building in North Liverpool.

We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for a Community Support Worker to work in the Chester Community Response Hub, providing an early supported discharge service to patients from The Countess of Chester Hospital & Ellesmere Port Hospital.

You will be required to work shifts over 7 days between the hours of 8am and 9pm.

You will be lone working across the West Cheshire Community. A full driving licence and car are required for this role.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Further information can be found following this link.

Closure of the Immigration Salary List: what this will mean for sponsored workers | NHS Employers

Main duties of the job

• The post involves assisting patients with their activities of daily living, providing resettlement, rehabilitation & care to patients in their own home, delivered in accordance to the patient's Care Plan.
• The post holder will support therapists and nurses with their patient caseload, will manage a caseload of your own under the supervision of qualified staff & Senior Community Support Workers, and have general administrative and housekeeping tasks as required to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
• The post holder must have excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, empathetic and able to develop practical skills. It is essential to have a holistic view to patient care, with focus on facilitating patient safety & independence in their own home.
• The Community Response Hub provides a service 7 days per week including bank holidays and evening shifts.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

210-2026-614

Job locations

Countess of Chester Hospital - Chester Community Response Hub

Fountains, Delamere Street

Chester

CH14DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or evidence of working towards
• ECDL or CLAIT qualification or able to demonstrate ability to use basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experience

Essential

• Previous working experience of working/volunteering with people in a healthcare/social care setting or being a carer
• To be able to show empathy and understanding
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• To work as part of a team.

Desirable

• Understanding of professional conduct
• Health, safety and risk awareness

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of group work
• Working knowledge of Meditech or Cerner systems

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or evidence of working towards ECDL or CLAIT qualification or able to demonstrate ability to use basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint Experience Essential Previous working experience of working/volunteering with people in a healthcare/social care setting or being a carer To be able to show empathy and understanding Good organisational and time management skills. To work as part of a team. Desirable Understanding of professional conduct Health, safety and risk awareness Skills Essential Excellent verbal skills Basic IT skills Desirable Experience of group work Working knowledge of Meditech or Cerner systems

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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital - Chester Community Response Hub

Fountains, Delamere Street

Chester

CH14DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital - Chester Community Response Hub

Fountains, Delamere Street

Chester

CH14DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Our dedicated team are seeking to recruit an organised and methodical individual to join our busy Referral Booking Team.

As the successful candidate, you will have an ability to work in a systemic and methodical way either under direction or on their own initiative, be friendly and conscientious and have excellent communication skills. Attention to detail is of the utmost importance, as is the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Much of the work is computerised and therefore good IT skills are essential along with the ability to use Microsoft Office.

Main duties of the job

Operating the Trust's partial booking process involving administration of outpatient waiting lists and scheduling of both new and follow up outpatient appointments.

Ensuring optimum use of respective outpatient clinics and compliance with relevant policy and procedure.

Operate the national e-Referral system, ensuring capacity is utilised effectively and efficiently.

Register and process outpatient referral letters through the various

means of receipt into the hospital.

Ensure that laid down procedure is followed in compliance with

Caldicott recommendations, Health Records Management and

Patient Administration Policy and procedural guidance.

To support in the administration processes for the Cancer Two Week Wait Administrator and providing cover to ensure that the cancer referral process is appropriately covered from receipt of the referral to the booking stage.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job summary

Make a Real Difference to Older People in Sunderland

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nursing Associate looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of older people living with frailty and dementia?

Sunderland GP Alliance is seeking a dedicated Nursing Associate to join our Frailty Team, delivering holistic health checks and supporting some of the most vulnerable patients in our communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative multidisciplinary team, helping to identify health concerns early, improve patient outcomes, support carers and enable people to remain independent for longer.

Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.

Main duties of the job

As a Nursing Associate within our Dementia & Frailty Service, you will provide structured, person-centred health checks for patients living with frailty and dementia. Working closely with Advanced Nurse Practitioners, GPs, pharmacists and wider community services, you will play a key role in supporting proactive care and preventing avoidable deterioration.

You will manage a caseload of lower-risk frailty patients and undertake community-based assessments covering physical health, wellbeing, falls risk, nutrition, continence, medication adherence and overall quality of life.

This role provides the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and carers whilst working as part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.

About us

Join an award-winning organisation. For the third consecutive year, Sunderland GP Alliance has been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and holds the Better Health at Work Gold Award with Continuing Excellence status. In addition, we offer 33 days' annual leave and a comprehensive range of employee benefits.

Sunderland GP Alliance is a not-for-profit collaboration of GP practices in Sunderland.

All GP Practices in Sunderland are members of the organisation, covering approximately 285,000 patients.

The Alliance also runs three practices: Monument Surgeries, South Hylton and New Silksworth.

Job summary

South Tees Physiotherapy Department is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our Band 5 Rotations across South Tees NHS Trust. The post holders will be employed as a Rotational Physiotherapists and will have the opportunity to advance their knowledge and experience on one of the following rotations:

• Cardiothoracics
• Neurology, Surgery and Rehabilitation
• Critical Care
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Acute Medicine
• Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Older Persons Medicine
• Spinal Injuries
• Musculoskeletal Gym
• Out-patient Treatment Units
• Primary Care Hospitals
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Paediatrics
• Urgent Community Response
• Community Therapies
• Front of House Therapies
• Vascular Surgery and Amputees
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Main duties of the job

The James Cook University Hospital, Friarage Hospital and the community hospitals and services within South Tees, all have well-established, large, progressive and dynamic Physiotherapy Services that continue to develop and grow with the Trust.

The therapy team is friendly and supportive and mentorship for this role will be available from Senior Physiotherapists and Therapy Service Leads.This post offers development in clinical and leadership skills. We have a comprehensive training programme and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops and clinical supervision.

There is also an expectation to actively participate in audit and research.This post is suitable for qualified physiotherapists (or those soon to be qualified) who are motivated and keen to develop their skills as a graduate and gain experience across a wide area of clinical practice.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Job summary

gtd healthcare is one of the largest NHS-commissioned primary and urgent care providers in North West England. An opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to join the friendly and dedicated reception team at New Bank Health Centre on a 18 months fixed-term contract.

We are recruiting for both full-time and part-time reception hours, Monday to Friday within core working hours of 08:00 and 18:00.

New Bank Health Centre, part of gtd healthcare, is located in Longsight, Manchester. The practice operates from a purpose-built medical centre on Stockport Road and serves approximately 6,500 patients from the local and surrounding areas. It is well-connected, with excellent access to public transport.

Our patient population is diverse and multi-cultural, with a strong community spirit. A high proportion of patients experience deprivation and multi-morbidity, making this a varied and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a real difference to individuals, families and the wider community.

The successful candidate will be friendly, confident, resilient and flexible, with strong teamwork, communication, organisational and customer service skills. Experience in a GP practice and knowledge of EMIS Web and Docman would be desirable but not essential.

We are committed to developing and supporting staff to achieve their career aspirations while making a positive impact. We put our people at the heart of everything we do and are passionate about delivering high-quality care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

• Welcome and receive all patients and visitors to the Practice.
• Assist and direct patients to the appropriate healthcare professional/service.
• Process all requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultation/triage ensuring all calls are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional.
• Project a positive and friendly image to patients and visitors either in person or on the telephone.
• Complete new registration procedures and ensure accurate recording of details at all times.
• Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
• Action repeat prescription requests.
• Provide test results to patients.
• Accept payment and issue receipts for private services.
• Facilitate effective communication between patients, staff, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies.
• Act as a chaperone for general examinations if requested.
• Maintain a general overview of the reception area and take appropriate action to manage difficult/aggressive patient behaviour or those whose illness/condition worsens while waiting to be seen.
• Deal with general enquiries and explain procedures as requested.

For further details, please refer to the attached job description.

About us

At gtd healthcare, we do things differently. Our not-for-profit ethos and commitment to innovation offers patients the best experience possible and a unique opportunity to transform services.

We are committed to developing and supporting our people to achieve their career aspirations while making a positive impact on patients and the wider community. Our values drive everything we do, with our people at the heart of delivering the best possible healthcare.

Benefits package

• As an employee of gtd healthcare, you will be able to take advantage of our benefits package, including:
• working for a values-led organisation;
• Real living wage employer;
• supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter;
• access to Stream, which provides flexible, on-demand access to stream your pay during the month;
• salary sacrifice car benefit scheme;
• 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years of continuous service;
• flexible pension benefits, including NHS pension scheme;
• flexible working hours and policies;
• family friendly and carer policies;
• opportunities to apply for innovation and quality awards;
• access to gtd healthcare wellbeing initiatives;
• opportunity to become part of an employee owned organisation;
• gtd healthcare social and fun activities;
• cycle to work scheme;
• eyesight vouchers;
• NHS staff discounts, a free Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts;
• access to an employee assistance programme.

Job summary

Previous applicants who interviewed need not apply

Tyneside Surgical Services are advertising an exciting new Administrative role.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual with excellent communication skills.

Main duties of the job

• Ensuring the telephones are answered promptly and assisting patients as required.
• Managing requests for appointments, so patients are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional.
• Ensuring accuracy is foremost when carrying out a variety of reception/admin related tasks and adhering to company policies, procedures and standards.
• Efficient completion of day to day tasks in a timely manner
• Filing and retrieving paperwork if appropriate.
• Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with Company processes.
• Communicating effectively and respectfully with other members of the team.
• Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested Management team or Team Leaders.
• Ensuring at the end of a shift wherever possible, that all tasks have been completed.

About us

Tyneside Surgical Services (tss) is an independent provider of NHS care located in the North East of England. Our team dedicates itself to providing knowledgeable and integrated surgical services to patients. We carry out a number of elective surgical procedures across eight different specialties.

Established in 2007, the company has continued to grow and has developing a day-case facility within Team Valley in Gateshead. The new facility comprises of a theatre, a day-case unit, endoscopy, outpatient clinic facilities as well as having on-site MRI and ultrasound scanning.

Job summary

Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking to join a high performing mental health Trust?

We are very excited to be able to offer a suitably qualified Occupational Therapy post within our established multi-disciplinary Recovery Team in the beautiful regency town of Cheltenham.

We welcome applicants who would be able to work 30 hours or more per week.

The successful applicant will gain valuable Mental Health experience within well respected and successful services and work in both urban and rural parts of North Gloucestershire. We are looking for a motivated individual with experience of working in a mental health services.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs, providing assessment, intervention, review and care planning.
• Complete occupational and functional assessments and provide interventions to promote independence, recovery and meaningful activity.
• Support people with daily living, routines, community participation, vocational and social goals.
• Contribute to risk assessments, safeguarding, care planning and discharge planning.
• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, clinical reviews and professional discussions.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures in line with Trust requirements.
• Undertake supervision, CPD and reflective practice and support the supervision and development of OT students.
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement within the Recovery Team.

The teams provide a planned needs lead 9am-5pm five days a week service. The hours are 37.5 hours per week.

For further details on this vacancy please don't hesitate to contact Team Manager Lorraine Morris via 0300 421 2072

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

327-26-823

Job locations

Leckhampton Lodge

Charlton Lane Centre, Charlton Lane

Cheltenham

GL53 9DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

To support compliance with UK immigration requirements, all applicants who require a visa to work in the UK must disclose their visa history in full. This includes current and previous sponsors, dates of sponsorship, visa category, and any changes of employment. If you are on a Graduate or Dependant Visa, please disclose the expiry date on your application. Incomplete information may mean we are unable to consider your application.

Job description Job responsibilities Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas To support compliance with UK immigration requirements, all applicants who require a visa to work in the UK must disclose their visa history in full. This includes current and previous sponsors, dates of sponsorship, visa category, and any changes of employment. If you are on a Graduate or Dependant Visa, please disclose the expiry date on your application. Incomplete information may mean we are unable to consider your application.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Nurse Occupational therapist
• Evidence of continued professional developmentEssentialApplication form and interview

Desirable

• Evidence of formal post registration learning
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working in mental health
• Experience in community working

Desirable

• Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act & legal aspects of Mental Health care
• Demonstrable skills in safety assessment and management
• Knowledge of evidence based intervention with service users in an all phases of mental illness
• An understanding Occupational Therapy assessments in Mental Health

Desirable

• Knowledge of adult & child care / protection issues
• Ability to work on social factors affecting mental distress e.g. accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence, welfare rights

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Nurse Occupational therapist Evidence of continued professional developmentEssentialApplication form and interview Desirable Evidence of formal post registration learning European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working in mental health Experience in community working Desirable Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act & legal aspects of Mental Health care Demonstrable skills in safety assessment and management Knowledge of evidence based intervention with service users in an all phases of mental illness An understanding Occupational Therapy assessments in Mental Health Desirable Knowledge of adult & child care / protection issues Ability to work on social factors affecting mental distress e.g. accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence, welfare rights

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leckhampton Lodge

Charlton Lane Centre, Charlton Lane

Cheltenham

GL53 9DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leckhampton Lodge

Charlton Lane Centre, Charlton Lane

Cheltenham

GL53 9DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity to support and further develop the specialist IBD pharmacy service at St Mark's Hospital, the National Bowel Hospital, the UK's only specialist bowel hospital and a nationally and internationally recognised referral centre for intestinal and colorectal disorders.

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded multidisciplinary team caring for patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal, hepatology and intestinal failure conditions. The role combines advanced clinical practice, service development, education, leadership, and research, providing specialist pharmaceutical care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to develop expertise in advanced therapies and biologics, contribute to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives, and support the ongoing development of a nationally recognised tertiary IBD service. It is ideally suited to a pharmacist looking to broaden their clinical and leadership experience within a specialist gastroenterology setting.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a highly specialist pharmacy service for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at St Mark's Hospital.
• Support and deputise for the Lead IBD Pharmacist as required.
• Deliver pharmacist-led outpatient clinics, including biologics and advanced therapies, and participate in MDT clinics.
• Dedicate one day per week to IBD clinical outcomes, research, audit, and service development projects under consultant supervision.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines, and pathways with key stakeholders.
• Lead education and training initiatives within St Mark's, the Pharmacy Department, and the wider Trust.
• Work closely with the IBD MDT, homecare providers, and commissioners to optimise biologics and homecare services.
• Undertake audit, quality improvement, and service redesign projects to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Provide clinical pharmacy support to allocated inpatient areas and specialist gastroenterology services as required.
• Participate in weekend, late-duty, and on-call rotas in line with departmental requirements.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Technical Officer to join our Pharmacy Technical Services team at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

You will be part of the Non-Sterile/Sterile/Prepacking technical services team and will actively participate in manufacturing and packing of products under the Specials Manufacturing License.

You will have good computer skills, be able to work independently as well as part of a team and have good communication skills.

Main duties of the job

To help support the specials business in sterile and non-sterile.

To assist in the manufacture of sterile/non-sterile injections, liquids, gels, powders and suppositories.

To assist in compliance of the Sterile/Non-sterile unit to GMP and licensing requirements

To co-ordinate, manage and assist in the pre pack operation.

To support the supply, dispatch and delivery of goods to customers.

Deal with any customer queries regarding product sales.

Checking medicines stock levels, expiry dates and ordering stock.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

"We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR)."

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatristto join our integrated mental health team at HMP Askham Grange. HMPAskham Grange is an open category D female prison based in Askham Richard, near York, housing around 120 women. You will be joining an established and experienced team, supporting women aged 18 plus, the site also includes a mother and baby unit. This role has a low volume of patients requiring Psychiatrist support which will enable you to provide consistent and high quality patient care.

Hours

1 day per month/ 8 hours

To be worked between Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

Salary

This position is a part time role,you'll receive an annual salary up to£196,736per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• You will be part of a team of 20 plus experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatrists
• You will be able to attend monthly Consultant's meeting and 1:1 clinical supervision.
• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As aConsultant Psychiatrist, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients on the case load onsite
• Actively participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service, lead the senior mental health clinicians on service developments and provide clinical supervision
• Work within the multi-disciplinary team to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in multi professional complex case reviews.

If you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
• We act with integrity
• We embrace diversity
• We strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• Registered professional with current registration (GMC)
• Specialist Registration in either General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry
• Approved under section 12 (2) of the MHS 1983
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• Up to date knowledge in the adult psychiatry and PD
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery (Knee Arthroplasty) to join the Southwest Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre (SWAOC) at the NHS Nightingale Hospital in Exeter.

This is an exciting opportunity to help develop a new service delivering high-volume, low-complexity knee surgery across the Southwest. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the service and the monitoring of outcomes ensuring excellent patient care.

The successful candidate will have experience of delivering high-volume, low-complexity arthroplasty surgery. We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and flexible individual to help develop the service further.

Our department is friendly, successful and ambitious. The Royal Devon encourages and supports innovation, diversity, digital development and research.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job summary

Team QEH have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our Reception Team. We are looking for a Receptionist to provide support to the Macmillan Unit.

*** PLEASE NOTE: When sufficient qualified applicants have been received this post will be closed ***

Main duties of the job

To provide receptionist and clerical support to the Cancer Unit. To work as a member of the team, adhere to the trust policies and procedures and embody the Trust values and behaviours in the daily performance of the role.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

426-521-26TW

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training & professional development

Essential

• English GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent
• Maths GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent

Desirable

• Customer Service or Receptionist Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous reception or clerical experience
• Previous experience of working in an office environment

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience Knowledge of Information Technology
• Knowledge of Medical Records Library
• Good understanding of Patient Centre

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a busy team
• Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including medical staff and patients

Desirable

• Receptionist or telephonist experience

Person Specification Qualifications/training & professional development Essential English GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent Maths GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent Desirable Customer Service or Receptionist Qualification Experience Essential Previous reception or clerical experience Previous experience of working in an office environment Desirable Previous NHS experience Knowledge of Information Technology Knowledge of Medical Records Library Good understanding of Patient Centre Skills, abilities, and knowledge Essential Ability to work as part of a busy team Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including medical staff and patients Desirable Receptionist or telephonist 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

BAND 6 PHYSIOTHERAPIST - ROTATIONAL Full-time (37.5 hours per week) | Permanent

We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our forward-thinking Integrated Therapy Team, consisting of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians and assistants working seamlessly together. Our diverse Band 6 rotations include:

Stroke/Neuro

Acute Medicine

ICU/Cardio-Respiratory/General Surgery

Orthopaedics

Rotations are eight months, giving you time to develop and embed new skills, as well as play a key role in service development ideas and projects before transferring these to your next rotational area. We have a strong positive relationship with our community partners enabling us to work closely together.

We offer excellent supervision, training and skill development opportunities within each specialism provided by supportive clinicians and opportunities to build on skills such as student/junior supervision, audits and service development projects.

We have a strong reputation for home grown career progression through welcoming every new team member and supporting them to settle, develop and grow. We are large enough to offer a number of rotational experiences but small enough to be able to respond quickly in delivering services in response to patient needs.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for your own complex caseload consisting of patients with a variety of different conditions and lead on the development of junior colleagues. Good prioritisation, organisational and time management skills will be needed to balance clinical and non-clinical duties.

You will be responsible for ensuring the use of advanced effective assessment skills to identify appropriate patients and to formulate, implement and evaluate individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans, some of which will be specialist in nature, basedon expert analytical and clinical reasoning skills. You will need advanced communication skills to ensure a successful multidisciplinary approach to patient care and will be in regular discussions with patients, carers, JPUH colleagues and community partners on therapy plans. You will be responsible for other non-clinical duties such as leading on team meetings; in-service development ideas; training/supervision of students, therapy assistant practitioners and Band 5 and 6 colleagues. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation.

About us

The James Paget is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk. Situated on the coast with beautiful beaches and the Broads National Park on the doorstep we are within commuting distance of Norwich City with many of our staff car sharing from here. Onsite parking is available.

Service Improvement: The Integrated Therapy Department is positive and forward thinking, always striving to improve services, particularly post-pandemic. Our links with the Research Department are growing with joint projects being worked on. Our therapists represent the Trust at CSP, RCOT, BOA and BGS conferences.

Personal and professional development is key. We are developing our research and innovation strategy in line with the national AHP Strategy. We will support you in achieving your career goals through our well-structured supervision and appraisal system, actively encouraging utilisation of training courses (clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills) with use of CPD funding. We also have a Band 6 peer support group.

Development of others: You will be supported to provide education to your team but also to our wider workforce. We support development of our future workforce through our close links with the University of East Anglia, Suffolk College and City College Norwich providing teaching and placements to apprentices, under and postgraduates.

Job summary

BAND 6 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - ROTATIONAL Full Time | Permanent

We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our forward-thinking Integrated Therapy Team, consisting of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians and assistants working seamlessly together.

Our diverse Band 6 rotations include:

• Stroke/Neuro
• Acute Medicine
• ICU/Cardio-Respiratory/General Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Early Intervention Team

Rotations are six months giving you time to develop and embed new skills as well as play a key role in service development ideas and projects before transferring these to your next rotational area. We have a strong positive relationship with our community partners enabling us to work closely together.

You will receive protected time for supervision, training and skill development opportunities within each specialism provided by supportive clinicians and also opportunities to build on skills such as student/junior supervision, audits and service development projects.Individual support is high on our agenda, and we are an inclusive department, experienced to support specific needs.

We have a strong reputation for home grown career progression through welcoming every new team member and supporting them to settle, develop and grow. We are large enough to offer a number of rotational experiences but small enough to be able to respond quickly in delivering services in response to patient needs.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for your own complex caseload consisting of patients with a variety of different conditions whilst supporting junior members of the team. Good prioritisation, organisational and time management skills will be needed to balance clinical and non-clinical duties.

You will be responsible for ensuring the use of advanced effective assessment skills to identify appropriate patients and to formulate, implement and evaluate individualised treatment plans, some of which will be specialist in nature, based on expert analytical and clinical reasoning skills. You will need advanced communication skills to ensure a successful multidisciplinary approach to patient care and will be in regular discussions with patients, carers, JPUH colleagues, community partners etc. on treatment plans and future care.

You will be responsible for non-clinical duties, including participating in team meetings, in-service development, training and supervision of students, assistant staff and Band 5 colleagues. You will be key to being actively involved in the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit and outcome measures. There will be opportunities to work on group projects with your Band 6 peers. Recent projects have included developing the Therapy Assistant Practitioner competencies and improving the palliative care service.

About us

JPUH is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk. Situated on the coast with beautiful beaches and the Broads National Park on the doorstep we are within commuting distance of Norwich City.

The Integrated Therapy Department is positive and forward thinking, always striving to improve services. Our links with the Research Department is growing with joint projects being worked on. Our therapists represent the Trust at CSP, RCOT, BOA and BGS conferences.

Personal and professional development is key. We are developing our research and innovation strategy in line with the national AHP Strategy.We will support you in achieving your career goals through our well-structured supervision and appraisal system, actively encouraging utilisation of training courses (clinical, non-clinical and leadership skills) with use of CPD funding. We also have a Band 6 peer support group, which incorporates shared CPD time.

You will be supported to provide education to your team but also to our wider workforce. We alsosupport development of our future workforce through our close links with the University of East Anglia, Suffolk College and City College Norwich, providing teaching and placements to apprentices, under and postgraduates.

Job summary

Specialist Physiotherapist - Band 6 Rotational (6 monthly) (Frailty Therapy Intervention - Medical Specialities - Stroke)37.5 hours - Permanent post (part time considered) £39, 959 - £48, 117 p/a pro rata

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Physiotherapist to join our medical rotations carousel. At present the role consists of Frailty Therapy Intervention, Stroke and Medical Specialities teams, however there is opportunity to expand this and to rotate across both surgical and medical directorates. There is future potential to expand our partnership working with Southport and Ormskirk hospitals with the opportunity to work across the wider sites. The rotations are for 6 months giving the candidate the chance to successfully embed within the teams and gain in-depth knowledge of the patient caseloads. Please note NHS experience is essential for this post.

Rotations provide opportunity for the highly motivated therapist to develop their skills in a variety of specialist areas. Working in a diverse environment offers scope to build on skills in high paced assessment settings as well as a specialist service within our Stroke Unit and the diverse medical wards. You will need to demonstrate confidence and clarity with your clinical reasoning and make informed decisions that may assist in turning people around safely and effectively in a timely manner. You must be adaptable to increasing demand often in a high-pressured setting.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate should have effective communication skills and be committed to the delivery of quality care as part of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as being open minded in their treatment approach to provide a holistic patient intervention. They will provide high quality, responsive care to patients in any given domain. You will be part of a service that aims to holistically assess and treat our patients incorporating home assessments and thorough follow up. Our aims are to provide a reactive and proactive service to care for the patients, preventing crisis, avoiding hospital attendance, and maximising independence in a patient's own home where possible.

You should have a broad knowledge base to assess a variety of conditions that may present in any given area. You must be flexible in your approach to meet the demands of our 7-day service. You will join our rota and will work 5 days a week over the 7 days that the service is provided. The team hours cover an extended service 8am to 8pm. Shifts are 8am - 4pm ,12pm - 8pm and 11am - 7pm. Please note each rotation will differ with their hours.

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

Personal Medical Secretary (Band 4)

Clinical Support Services Division

37.5 hours per week to be worked Monday - Friday | Based at Whiston Hospital

We have three full-time (37.5 hour) positions available.

Your choice of specialty/specialties will be discussed at interview:

Respiratory

Trauma & Orthopaedics

General Surgery

We are looking for organised and proactive Personal Medical Secretaries to support our consultants and clinical teams. These are key roles within fast-paced specialties where excellent administrative support is essential to providing high-quality patient care.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

Provide comprehensive secretarial support to consultants and the wider clinical team.

Manage diaries, appointments, clinical correspondence and audio typing.

Support meetings, prepare documents and take minutes.

Liaise with patients, clinicians and departments professionally and efficiently.

Ensure timely handling of referrals, investigations and patient queries.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Highly organised with strong audio typing and administrative skills.

Able to work independently in a busy environment.

Confident communicating with patients and clinical staff.

Accurate, detail-focused and discreet.

If you're motivated, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent administrative support, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our team.

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.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-8115145-A

Job locations

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians.Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system.Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.Type discharge summaries as appropriateCheck against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not.

Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings.Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service.Manage on-call rotas in absence of Rota Co-ordinator when requested, ensuring that annual/study leave, and sickness do not compromise the smooth running and the department. Liaise with Medical Staffing to arrange locum cover. If emergency need is requested by members of clinical team, ensure this is covered accordingly liaising closely with Clinical Director.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians.Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system.Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.Type discharge summaries as appropriateCheck against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not. Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings.Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service.Manage on-call rotas in absence of Rota Co-ordinator when requested, ensuring that annual/study leave, and sickness do not compromise the smooth running and the department. Liaise with Medical Staffing to arrange locum cover. If emergency need is requested by members of clinical team, ensure this is covered accordingly liaising closely with Clinical Director.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• GSCE Standard or Higher
• RSA 3 - Typing / Word Processing
• RSA 3 - Medical Audio Typing
• Good English Language Skills
• Medical Terminology

Desirable

• Shorthand / Speed Writing
• Secretarial Diploma
• ECDL
• CLAIT award

Experience

Essential

• Minute Taking
• Microsoft Office Experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Previous Medical Secretary Experience
• Medical Audio Typing

Desirable

• 2 years' experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Excellent IT Skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels
• Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard skills
• Ability to organise workload effectively and prioritise
• Use of all Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint

Desirable

• Ability to use initiative to solve problems
• Knowledge of Trust computer systems

Other

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently
• Capability to adapt to most situations
• Reliable and conscientious
• Ability to maintain control of stressful situations
• Able to work the hours and undertake duties required
• Ability to travel across hospital sites when required
• Possess a friendly and approachable personality
• Ability to show understanding an appreciation
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times
• Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Person Specification Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Qualifications Essential GSCE Standard or Higher RSA 3 - Typing / Word Processing RSA 3 - Medical Audio Typing Good English Language Skills Medical Terminology Desirable Shorthand / Speed Writing Secretarial Diploma ECDL CLAIT award Experience Essential Minute Taking Microsoft Office Experience Ability to work as part of a team Previous Medical Secretary Experience Medical Audio Typing Desirable 2 years' experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge Skills Essential Excellent IT Skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to communicate professionally at all levels Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard skills Ability to organise workload effectively and prioritise Use of all Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint Desirable Ability to use initiative to solve problems Knowledge of Trust computer systems Other Essential Highly developed interpersonal skills Ability to use own initiative and work independently Capability to adapt to most situations Reliable and conscientious Ability to maintain control of stressful situations Able to work the hours and undertake duties required Ability to travel across hospital sites when required Possess a friendly and approachable personality Ability to show understanding an appreciation Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post Maintain confidentiality at all times

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a driven and registered Pharmacy Technician?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Procurement Team. You should have good communication skills and be able to work accurately within a busy Pharmacy setting.

Interview dates: To Be Confirmed

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change

Main duties of the job

• To assist the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist in the provision and development of the efficient purchasing of pharmaceuticals and Homecare service.
• To assist the Systems and Purchasing Administrator manager to develop and deliver training to Pharmacy colleagues and other Trust healthcare professionals.
• To assist the Systems Manager and Purchasing Administrator in developing reports from the JAC computer system and the administration of the JAC system.
• To assist in the supervision and education of trainees in Purchasing and Homecare.
• To assist the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist with auditing the service.
• To act as an Accredited Checking Technician within the dispensary at Whiston hospital on a pre-determined rota.
• To participate in the department rota to ensure a pharmacy service is provided efficiently over 7 days

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

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-8149483

Job locations

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• To assist in the daily management of the Purchasing section
• To use the JAC pharmacy computer system to maintain an efficient system of ordering from suppliers taking account of national, regional and local contracts / buying agreements.
• To establish and implement an effective method of regular and timely dissemination of information to colleagues regarding product shortages / changes and the action being taken.
• To assist in sourcing pharmaceutically suitable alternatives to contract items in the case of supplier failure.
• To take an active role in reviewing contract changes
• To assist the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist in ensuring that unlicensed medicines are purchased according to best practice
• To assist in the implementation and maintenance of a purchasing for safety policy to promote procurement of products with inherent safety features.
• To assess deliveries of unlicensed medicines for suitability and release them from quarantine according to the unlicensed medicines procedure.
• To assist in the existing homecare service and contribute to the review and development of this service
• To ensure that homecare providers adhere to their contractual obligations / service level agreements and national standards.
• To maintain continuing professional development to maintain registration as a Pharmacy Technician and maintain accreditation as Accuracy Checking Technician.
• To assist in the development of Information Technology, in particular the management of the Omnicell cabinets, JAC stock control system and the production of reports from the JAC system.
• To assist in the development, roll-out and maintenance of electronic ordering and invoicing.
• To assist in the management of recalled drugs following MHRA / notification via another route.
• To assist in promoting patient safety and efficiency within the department.
• To undertake personal staff appraisals and review objectives according to the Trusts requirements.
• To act as an Accredited Checking Technician within the dispensary at Whiston hospital on a pre-determined rota.
• To participate in the late night, weekend and bank holiday rota on a rotational basis to assist a 7 day working service.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• To maintain continuing professional development in line with GPhC requirements.
• To attend and participate in study days and courses as necessary.
• To undertake any training and assessment required to maintain competency in his/her duties.
• To maintain security and the safe storage of medicines within the pharmacy in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his/her control comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

• To provide training and supervision of rotational pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and student technicians within the Purchasing and Homecare section.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• To co-operate in the provision of an efficient and cost effective service

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• To carry out and assist in audit research projects to improve and develop the service provision.

Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES To assist in the daily management of the Purchasing section To use the JAC pharmacy computer system to maintain an efficient system of ordering from suppliers taking account of national, regional and local contracts / buying agreements. To establish and implement an effective method of regular and timely dissemination of information to colleagues regarding product shortages / changes and the action being taken. To assist in sourcing pharmaceutically suitable alternatives to contract items in the case of supplier failure. To take an active role in reviewing contract changes To assist the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist in ensuring that unlicensed medicines are purchased according to best practice To assist in the implementation and maintenance of a purchasing for safety policy to promote procurement of products with inherent safety features. To assess deliveries of unlicensed medicines for suitability and release them from quarantine according to the unlicensed medicines procedure. To assist in the existing homecare service and contribute to the review and development of this service To ensure that homecare providers adhere to their contractual obligations / service level agreements and national standards. To maintain continuing professional development to maintain registration as a Pharmacy Technician and maintain accreditation as Accuracy Checking Technician. To assist in the development of Information Technology, in particular the management of the Omnicell cabinets, JAC stock control system and the production of reports from the JAC system. To assist in the development, roll-out and maintenance of electronic ordering and invoicing. To assist in the management of recalled drugs following MHRA / notification via another route. To assist in promoting patient safety and efficiency within the department. To undertake personal staff appraisals and review objectives according to the Trusts requirements. To act as an Accredited Checking Technician within the dispensary at Whiston hospital on a pre-determined rota. To participate in the late night, weekend and bank holiday rota on a rotational basis to assist a 7 day working service. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. To maintain continuing professional development in line with GPhC requirements. To attend and participate in study days and courses as necessary. To undertake any training and assessment required to maintain competency in his/her duties. To maintain security and the safe storage of medicines within the pharmacy in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his/her control comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To provide training and supervision of rotational pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and student technicians within the Purchasing and Homecare section. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY To co-operate in the provision of an efficient and cost effective service RESEARCH & AUDIT To carry out and assist in audit research projects to improve and develop the service provision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC, NC & NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service skills or GPhC recognised equivalent
• Registered as a practising Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Desirable

• BTEC accredited checking qualification or equivalent recognised by the dept or willing to work towards within 12 months of starting employment

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-qualification experience working in a pharmaceutical environment
• Experience of dispensing for discharge and medicines management

Desirable

• Experience in using the JAC pharmacy computer system
• Knowledge of LEAN principles

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
• Good verbal communication skills both face to face and using telephones
• Ability to talk to patients, staff and other senior health care professionals
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and able to work under pressure
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail
• Well organised with good time management skills
• Good administration skills including accurate record keeping

Desirable

• Good negotiation skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/assisted driver
• Ability to participate in the department rota for 7-day working
• Supportive of colleagues of all grades

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC, NC & NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service skills or GPhC recognised equivalent Registered as a practising Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC Desirable BTEC accredited checking qualification or equivalent recognised by the dept or willing to work towards within 12 months of starting employment Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Knowledge & Experience Essential Substantial post-qualification experience working in a pharmaceutical environment Experience of dispensing for discharge and medicines management Desirable Experience in using the JAC pharmacy computer system Knowledge of LEAN principles Skills Essential Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives Good verbal communication skills both face to face and using telephones Ability to talk to patients, staff and other senior health care professionals Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and able to work under pressure Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail Well organised with good time management skills Good administration skills including accurate record keeping Desirable Good negotiation skills Other Essential Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/assisted driver Ability to participate in the department rota for 7-day working Supportive of colleagues of all grades

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Trust Doctor in OMFS We are inviting applications to fill Trust Doctor vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Leeds Dental Hospital. This post will commence as soon after 2nd of December 2026 as possible and end on 31st of August 2027, fixed term for 9 months. Candidates should be fully registered with the General Medical Council or General Dental Council and and hold a license to practice by the intended start date. Temporary GMC and GDC will be considered. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Monday 09/11/2026 in the afternoon via MS Teams.

Main duties of the job

We are inviting applications to fill our Clinical fellow vacancies at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the Oral and maxillofacial Department. This post is aimed at individuals who wish to extend their experience of maxillofacial surgery; tailored job plans are available for those interested in research or teaching, and if appropriately qualified, support will be given in achieving CST competencies or DCT2/3 equivalence. We offer exposure to the full breadth of the specialty in a supported learning environment. This is a one-year contract commencing on the 03/09/2026. Part time / job share applicants will be considered. Candidates must be registered with the General Medical Council or General dental Council and hold a license to practice. Temporary GMC and GDC will be considered. The oral and maxillofacial unit at Leeds is a large major trauma and oncology unit comprising of 11 consultants with subspecialty interests in head and neck cancer and microvascular reconstruction, complex facial trauma, orthognathic, TMJ, salivary, dentoalveolar, paediatric, and craniofacial surgery: 6 registrars, 10 DCTs, and 8 specialty dentists.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

CLINICAL CODING SPECIALIST

Are you an experienced ACC Clinical Coder looking for an exciting development and progression opportunity? Find out more below!

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Clinical Coders to join our Trust to support the department in achieving mandated reporting and financial requirements, whilst also having the opportunity to progress professionally. You will be working in a large team alongside other coders and additionally with other specialist coders as part of a more expert team sharing knowledge and providing assistance to less experienced coders.

The post holder will be responsible for coding across all specialities at the Trust and will work as part of the centralised coding team with coding offices on two sites. As the Trust supports a positive work/life balance, coders can choose where they work:-

• on site full time
• hybrid work approach (home and office based)
• fully remote (an on-site presence is expected for business needs such as certain training, equipment failure etc).

This will ensure that staff can build and maintain relationships with other team members - the existing team work successfully mainly from home.

R&R is also offered to ACC qualified coders.

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To work closely with the Clinical Coding Delivery Team Manager to support the delivery of and ongoing improvement to clinical documentation and accurate clinically coded data. To advise on data recording practises to ensure clinical coding accurately reflects inpatient care delivered.Undertake clinical coding validationhighlighting training and data quality issues to the Clinical Coding Trainer and Clinical Coding Auditor.

Act as a support to the Clinical Coding Delivery Team Manager to facilitate contact with designated Divisions or specialties and communicate complex coding issues to medical and non-medical staff on coding queries and National coding standards to ensure accuracy and consistency of information.

To analyse and abstract diagnostic and procedural information from patient records across all specialties.

To translate diagnostic and procedural information using ICD-10 and OPCS and enter coding onto the Trusts PAS via encoding softwarein an accurate and timely manner adhering to the Trust's deadlines.

Act as a mentor and assist in the education of less experienced clinical coders. Ensure accuracy and completeness of the clinical coding to national clinical coding requirements. To work with clinicians on a regular basis to validate clinically coded data.

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:

o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme