Job summary

Provide support in the Integrated Pathways Care Group for all clerical and administrative duties, organising and prioritising day to day workload within the Elective care suite.

Main duties of the job

Undertake general clerical duties including completing records, filing, photocopying, handling mail and filing in case notes in the clinical areas.

Provide an accurate account of bed management e.g. admissions, transfers and discharges.

Input and extract details / information from the computerised patient administration system (PAS), ensuring all patient episodes, admissions, transfers and discharge are recorded accurately onto PAS and in a timely manner.

Keep all manual book records up to date daily e.g. ward register etc.

Complete patient discharges, filing all relevant case notes and forward them to the coding department..

Be competent in the use of Electronic Patient Records (EPR)

Send / deliver completed discharges to coding ensuring that all relevant reports and paperwork are filed correctly according to the Trust order of filing.

Liaise with nursing staff with regards to patient enquiries, ensuring that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Answer the telephone/entrance door, relaying any relevant messages when required.

Book any appointments needed for patients.

Liaise with the other departments to arrange follow-up appointments as required.

Track case notes.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year PA pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8320039

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oUse of a computer
• oWorking with the general public
• oConfidentiality.
• oEquality issues.

Desirable

• oWork in the NHS.
• oPAS/EPR systems.
• oMicrosoft Office.
• oRules and regulations regarding patient records / statistics

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oGood communication skills.
• oAble to use initiative appropriately.
• oAble to prioritise work to meet deadlines
• oAbility to maintain high standards of work.
• oAble to work as part of a team.

Desirable

• oUse of IT systems.

Other Requirements

Essential

• oFlexible approach to hours.
• oWilling to undertake further training and development

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE in English language or equivalent.
• oEssential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.

Desirable

• oNVQ 2 in administration or equivalent.

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential oUse of a computer oWorking with the general public oConfidentiality. oEquality issues. Desirable oWork in the NHS. oPAS/EPR systems. oMicrosoft Office. oRules and regulations regarding patient records / statistics Skills and Aptitudes Essential oGood communication skills. oAble to use initiative appropriately. oAble to prioritise work to meet deadlines oAbility to maintain high standards of work. oAble to work as part of a team. Desirable oUse of IT systems. Other Requirements Essential oFlexible approach to hours. oWilling to undertake further training and development Qualifications Essential oGCSE in English language or equivalent. oEssential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent. Desirable oNVQ 2 in administration or equivalent.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and friendly individual to join the Heads of Nursing team as Team Secretary. The post holderwill provide a responsive and comprehensive clerical and secretarial service to the Deputy Chief Nurse and Heads of Nursing. The successfulcandidate will be able to demonstrate excellent administrative and secretarial experience and be able to meet the main duties of the role. Inaddition excellent communication and customer services skills are essential for this role.The Team Secretary will undertake general office duties including typing of minutes, reports, other correspondence, actioning any requirementsidentified within the typing, diary management and dealing with telephone enquiries from both internal and external agencies.

Main duties of the job

Provide a secretarial service including word processing, filing, photocopying, diary management, meeting organisation, minute taking,typing up minutes, distribution of minutes. Maintain the Heads of Nursing diaries and arrange appointments and meetings, coordinating meetings to fit in with commitments. Deal with case notes appropriately, sending to the correct department when required, ensuring they reach clinics and wards on time, andupdating their location in PAS. Type presentations and input to databases using different software applications. Compose letters as required. Organise and take part in projects with support from the team Book travel arrangements and workshops/conferences Be available to support at meetings during the week

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8296740

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English language (minimum C grade) or equivalent qualification
• RSA 2 word processing

Desirable

• RSA 3 word processing or equivalent
• NVQ 3 in administration or equivalent

Knowlege and Experience

Essential

• Operating word processing and computer packages
• Word processing.
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Access to Health Records and Defensible Documentation
• Health and Safety and their application in the workplace.
• Equality issues.

Desirable

• Secretarial duties.
• Medical terminology
• Medical audio typing / word processing
• Microsoft Office
• PAS

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to analyse complex facts or situations
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Able to use initiative appropriately within team environment
• Able to work without supervision
• Able to work to deadline

Other Requirements

Essential

• Enthusiasm
• Willing to develop further relevant skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English language (minimum C grade) or equivalent qualification RSA 2 word processing Desirable RSA 3 word processing or equivalent NVQ 3 in administration or equivalent Knowlege and Experience Essential Operating word processing and computer packages Word processing. Computer literate Knowledge of the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Access to Health Records and Defensible Documentation Health and Safety and their application in the workplace. Equality issues. Desirable Secretarial duties. Medical terminology Medical audio typing / word processing Microsoft Office PAS Skills Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills Able to analyse complex facts or situations Ability to organise and prioritise workload Able to use initiative appropriately within team environment Able to work without supervision Able to work to deadline Other Requirements Essential Enthusiasm Willing to develop further relevant skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band 3 Medical Lab Assistant (Higher) Microbiology - Please read Job Description

Band 3 applicants will be considered if they meet the Essential Qualifications in the Person Specification and if they demonstrate experience of working in a diagnostic Microbiology laboratory .

Candidates who cannot demonstrate experience of working in a Microbiology department will be appointed to a band 3 position on annex 21 (75%). On completion of departmental training logs and competency assessments the successful candidate will automatically progress to the band 3 (Higher) position.

37.5 hours per week. Laboratory is open Monday - Sunday

Based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Pathology Department.

Applications are invited for this post within Infection Sciences. The Virology, Immunology and Microbiology departments that make up Infection Sciences are well equipped and are all ISO 15189 accredited. We use a range of automated testing platforms including IRIS urine analyser, Dynex DS2, Cepheid and BacTec Blood Culture. The laboratory uses Telepath LIMS with ICE electronic requesting and reporting, and Q-Pulse quality management system.

Main duties of the job

Support biomedical scientists in a range of laboratory duties including the processing of clinical specimens for testing, registration of patients onto the pathology computer system, specimen reception duties, telephone enquiries and general housekeeping duties

After training has been completed you would be expected to participate in a rota for weekend and Bank holiday working. You should be able to demonstrate good planning, organisational and interpersonal skills as well as evidence of competence in problem solving and prioritising workloads. Excellent communication skills are essential for this post.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8298379

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 in clinical laboratory support or equivalent. ( Examples of equivalence, 2 A levels, Completion of laboratory based competence training manual, IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Computer Use
• Data Entry
• Equality Issues
• Working in a laboratory environment understanding procedures and practices requiring a base level of theoretical knowledge

Desirable

• Microsoft office
• Medical terminology

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Able to use initiative appropriately
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to maintain high standards of work
• Ability to follow laid down procedures and guidelines

Desirable

• use of IT systems

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to working patterns
• Willing to undertake training and development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in clinical laboratory support or equivalent. ( Examples of equivalence, 2 A levels, Completion of laboratory based competence training manual, IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1) Knowledge and Experience Essential Computer Use Data Entry Equality Issues Working in a laboratory environment understanding procedures and practices requiring a base level of theoretical knowledge Desirable Microsoft office Medical terminology Skills and Aptitude Essential Able to use initiative appropriately Good communication and interpersonal skills Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines in a busy environment Able to work as part of a team. Good hand-eye coordination. Ability to maintain high standards of work Ability to follow laid down procedures and guidelines Desirable use of IT systems Other requirements Essential Flexible approach to working patterns Willing to undertake training and development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about providing high-quality Speech and Language Therapy services to adults in a fast-paced hospital environment? At St Mary's Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, you'll work with a varied and complex caseload, collaborate with expert SLT colleagues and multidisciplinary teams, and benefit from excellent development opportunities.

We have an exciting opportunity to provide specialist assessment and management of patients with complex communication and/or swallowing disorders resulting from acquired neurological, medical and surgical conditions. The post holder will be expected to provide a service to all the acute wards, with a specific remit for the general surgical and Neurosurgical wards, and patients admitted via the North West London (NWL) major trauma pathway. The caseload includes patients with tracheostomy and disorders of consciousness. Clinical support to patients in critical care, and cross-site support to Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals, may also be required according to service need.

The post holder will support the provision of instrumental swallow assessment and will be expected to provide leadership to the acute team, support the development of junior staff, participate in the development of the SLT service, including audit and research, and deliver teaching to other professions as an integrated member of the MDT.

Main duties of the job

• To provide comprehensive and specialist assessment and diagnosis for patients with a range of complex presentations, by utilising advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based knowledge, analytical skills and specialist assessment techniques.
• To work both independently and within a team structure, demonstrating leadership to manage own and team caseload. To efficiently manage a caseload and organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To formulate and deliver an individualised and specialist care plan / therapy management programme based on evidence-based practice, advanced clinical reasoning skills and a range of specialist treatment options. As a specialist clinician to provide a second opinion where required.
• To support the provision of instrumental assessments on site as clinically appropriate and as required by the service, triaging appropriate patients, under-taking joint assessments, analysis, reporting and feedback.
• To work in collaboration with the MDT to provide an integrated service for patients, participating in joint clinics, ward rounds, multi-disciplinary assessment/treatment, family/ carer support and education, attending regular meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
• To help lead and participate in quality improvement, clinical governance projects, audit and research as required by the Clinical Service Lead.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job summary

Domestic Housekeeping Supervisor. Can be based at either Cockermouth or Keswick Hospital while also covering Trust Services in Workington, Wigton and Maryport.

1 x 22 hours post. Working rolling rota shifts. 2 weekends out of 3. Shift of 1pm-8pm.

To Supervise a team of Housekeeping staff in providing good quality, safe catering and cleanliness services to wards and departments throughout Trust premises for all staff, patients and visitors.

To promote and provide a high standard of domestic services and in house catering

All staff are expected to work to the trust values

Kindness, Respect, Ambition & Collaboration

Adhere to trust policies and procedures, attend mandatory training

Treat everyone with dignity and respect, act in ways that support equality and diversity

Main duties of the job

Manage staff distribution across the departments and sites and make adjustments as and when necessary depending on staffing levels. Ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained to cover the service needs Supervise all staff and monitor standards of work throughout their shift, Demonstrate duties and be responsible for the training of new and existing staff, Deal effectively and efficiently with all departmental problems and complaints, Motivate staff and maintain effective communication

Complete weekly timesheets, monitor and maintain sickness records for all staff, completing all necessary paperwork & recording on the ESR System

Adhere to Trust Infection Prevention Policies

Be responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensure all equipment is in good working order, is checked, maintained and recorded.

Maintain a positive Trust image at all times, ensuring security of the department at all times, adequate preparation for the following days shifts to be completed to meet the needs of the service

Delegate daily tasks and monitor work to maintain a high cleanliness standard throughout. Ensure a safe meal regeneration and delivery service is in operation on a daily basis

Ensure all cleaning schedules are adhered too, deal with any problems and complaints straight away

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8323645

Job locations

Cockermouth Hospital

Isel Road

Cockermouth

CA13 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

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NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. . NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Certificate in COSHH
• Certificate in HACCP
• Certificate in Health & Safety

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
• Cleanliness in Hospitals
• Demonstrate a period of leading a team within a busy environment.
• Team working
• Experience working with computers and IT based systems
• Domestic experience working within a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Knowledge of customer care
• Knowledge of a hospital environment
• Relevant supervisory experience

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Communication skills
• Diplomacy

Other requirements

Essential

• High personal standards in cleanliness
• Promote equality and value diversity
• Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours.

Desirable

• Full clean driving licence
• Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training off-site.

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable Certificate in COSHH Certificate in HACCP Certificate in Health & Safety Knowledge & Experience Essential Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) Cleanliness in Hospitals Demonstrate a period of leading a team within a busy environment. Team working Experience working with computers and IT based systems Domestic experience working within a healthcare setting Desirable Knowledge of customer care Knowledge of a hospital environment Relevant supervisory experience Skills and Aptitudes Essential Communication skills Diplomacy Other requirements Essential High personal standards in cleanliness Promote equality and value diversity Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours. Desirable Full clean driving licence Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training off-site.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cockermouth Hospital

Isel Road

Cockermouth

CA13 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cockermouth Hospital

Isel Road

Cockermouth

CA13 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY

Band 7 Lead Midwife 24hrs (fixed term contract) at WCH delivery suite

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic Registered Midwife to work as a Lead Midwife on our Maternity Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for a midwife with strong clinical leadership skills to move into a senior role. You should have experience across all areas of clinical midwifery care, be committed to supporting implementation of National maternity improvement initiatives, be organised and able to motivate a team.

Working collaboratively within our multi-disciplinary team, providing a high standard of safe and compassionate care to women and their families and promoting an open, supportive positive environment will also be key requirements of the role

Main duties of the job

Act as a lead midwife within the acute maternity unit to provide specialist expertise to clients in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods, working independently to provide high quality evidence based care to women. Responsible and accountable for the development of the maternity service to ensure high standards of clinical care are maintained, with responsibility and accountability for the continuing day-to-day management of the maternity unit, acting as lead coordinator on a rotational basis.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8314024

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Further development in midwifery to postgraduate diploma or equivalent
• Foundation management certificate or equivalent.
• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.

Desirable

• Advanced life support in obstetrics, or equivalent.
• Postgraduate management certificate or equivalent.
• Teaching certificate or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Dealing with Obstetric Emergencies
• Neonatal and Adult resuscitation
• Staff management.
• Post registration ante-, intra- and postpartum care.

Desirable

• Management of Change

Knowledge

Essential

• Continuing professional with portfolio
• Child Protection issues
• Midwives Codes of Practice
• Risk Management
• Equality legislation and best practice.
• Budgetary implications.

Desirable

• Audit
• Equality impact assessment.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Clinical Leadership skills
• Highly effective communication and personal skills
• Ability to assess, teach and train
• Able to motivate others
• Ability to change practice using evidence based research
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• Ability to make informed decisions.
• Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Counselling skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to motivate others

Desirable

• Interview and appraisal skills
• Team building skills

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to shift working
• Willing to undertake further training

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Further development in midwifery to postgraduate diploma or equivalent Foundation management certificate or equivalent. Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent. Desirable Advanced life support in obstetrics, or equivalent. Postgraduate management certificate or equivalent. Teaching certificate or equivalent. Experience Essential Dealing with Obstetric Emergencies Neonatal and Adult resuscitation Staff management. Post registration ante-, intra- and postpartum care. Desirable Management of Change Knowledge Essential Continuing professional with portfolio Child Protection issues Midwives Codes of Practice Risk Management Equality legislation and best practice. Budgetary implications. Desirable Audit Equality impact assessment. Skills and Aptitudes Essential Clinical Leadership skills Highly effective communication and personal skills Ability to assess, teach and train Able to motivate others Ability to change practice using evidence based research Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Ability to make informed decisions. Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines. Counselling skills. Time management skills. Ability to motivate others Desirable Interview and appraisal skills Team building skills Other requirements Essential Flexible approach to shift working Willing to undertake further training

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Virtual Ward has been commissioned to provide a safe alternative to manage and monitor a specific group of patients with acute respiratory illness, Frailty or Heart Failure as an alternative to hospital admission and /or to facilitate earlier discharge from hospital. The patients care will be delivered in their own home by utilising cutting edge patient friendly technology to provide remote monitoring, along with additional tailored in person or telephone support.

The role of the virtual ward team is to coordinate the hospital based and community based elements of the ward by;

• Promoting the benefits of the virtual ward to patients and HCP
• Identifying and admitting patients to the virtual ward, ensuring seamless transfer from the hospital site to the virtual ward.
• Assessment and remote monitoring of patients in the community
• Delivering Specialist expertise to ensure patients feel supported on the virtual ward
• Employing holistic assessment and strategies to manage emerging health needs.
• Provide administrative duties to facilitate the smooth operation of the service
• To integrate into the wider Respiratory / Frailty / Cardiac directorate.

Main duties of the job

Requirements include:

• To be an integral member of the virtual ward team with partnership working across the virtual ward MDT.
• To develop specialist knowledge, skills and experience across an array of medical conditions suitable for virtual ward management.
• To be responsible for providing specialist advice, guidance and care to patients and their carers.
• To hold delegated responsibility for the virtual ward patient caseload co-ordinating admissions and discharges for patients referred to the service using digital technology.
• To assess and treat patients requiring acute level care, which may include the provision of acute therapy including oxygen, nebulizers, diuretics etc if deemed appropriate within the virtual ward setting following clear care pathways supported by a named consultant.
• To ensure compliance with Professional body regulations and with Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• To maintain knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes necessary to deliver an evidenced based service that is responsive to the changing needs of the locality population and the service.
• To provide and participate in clinical supervision to ensure high clinical standards, and to facilitate the development of individual team members.
• To support other members of the virtual ward as required and to deputise, where appropriate.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

14 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

Reference number

262-A-26-8320663

Job locations

Trust Wide

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel independently of public transport across North Cumbria.
• Able to work flexibly across a range of acute and community settings.
• Willingness to occasionally travel outside of county to attend regional meetings and training events
• Promote equality and value diversity (level 3).

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written skills
• Awareness and application of digital technology
• IT skills and ability to analyse data.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team and the wider MDT/ services
• Good personal organisational skills with the ability to delegate effectively.
• Experience initiating and participating in change
• Ability to link with other services and disciplines

Desirable

• Post registration relevant clinical skills with CPD evidence
• Ability to teach/educate patients, carers and other disciplines
• Ability to work with direction but not direct supervision.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience
• Demonstrate evidence of working as part of a multi professional team
• Evidence of leadership skills within the role
• Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively
• Problem solving skills and critical decision making.
• Demonstrable understanding of the scope and extent of the role.
• Broad knowledge base of acute care and chronic conditions.
• Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers and manage change.
• Understanding of scope of professional practice.
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
• Self-awareness and appreciation of limitations.
• Knowledge and experience within research and audit

Desirable

• Experience managing a caseload of patients
• Knowledge of local integrated respiratory, frailty or acute care pathways depending upon role.
• Knowledge and experience of integrated care.
• Insight into the National virtual ward programme.
• Experience of teaching and delivering presentations.
• Understanding of a wide variety of respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy
• Experience of working across boundaries within respiratory care/ Frailty /cardiology

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nursing Qualification or Registered Physiotherapist
• Evidence of continuous professional development to degree level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in chronic disease management
• Specialist qualification in nursing / AHP equivalent experience in the field

Person Specification Other Requirements Essential Able to travel independently of public transport across North Cumbria. Able to work flexibly across a range of acute and community settings. Willingness to occasionally travel outside of county to attend regional meetings and training events Promote equality and value diversity (level 3). Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent written skills Awareness and application of digital technology IT skills and ability to analyse data. Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team and the wider MDT/ services Good personal organisational skills with the ability to delegate effectively. Experience initiating and participating in change Ability to link with other services and disciplines Desirable Post registration relevant clinical skills with CPD evidence Ability to teach/educate patients, carers and other disciplines Ability to work with direction but not direct supervision. Knowledge and Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience Demonstrate evidence of working as part of a multi professional team Evidence of leadership skills within the role Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively Problem solving skills and critical decision making. Demonstrable understanding of the scope and extent of the role. Broad knowledge base of acute care and chronic conditions. Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers and manage change. Understanding of scope of professional practice. Understanding of reflective practice and its application. Self-awareness and appreciation of limitations. Knowledge and experience within research and audit Desirable Experience managing a caseload of patients Knowledge of local integrated respiratory, frailty or acute care pathways depending upon role. Knowledge and experience of integrated care. Insight into the National virtual ward programme. Experience of teaching and delivering presentations. Understanding of a wide variety of respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy Experience of working across boundaries within respiratory care/ Frailty /cardiology Qualifications Essential Level 1 Registered Nursing Qualification or Registered Physiotherapist Evidence of continuous professional development to degree level or equivalent experience Desirable Post registration qualification in chronic disease management Specialist qualification in nursing / AHP equivalent experience in the field

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Wide

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Wide

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

Housekeeper kitchen assistant 30 hours per week mainly working 12-8

Ward 3 is a 16 bedded stroke rehabilitation ward.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic housekeeper who wants to work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team striving to deliver high standards of care. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and gain valuable experience within our departments.

Previous experience as a housekeeper is not essential as in-house training will be provided to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the demands of this role.

Main duties of the job

Work under supervision of the Ward Manager/Registered Nurse as part of the ward team to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Serve patient meals and hot and cold beverages at the scheduled times, adhering to food hygiene regulations. Assist with feeding patients as deemed appropriate by qualified nursing staff.

Monitor and maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene standards of ward kitchen (including fridge and microwave) and treatment/stock/staff rooms, ensuring all equipment/utensils and surfaces are clean at all times, eg discarding out of date food, stock rotation.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

14 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

262-A-26-8316129

Job locations

ward 3 WCH

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Food safety/hygiene certificate

Desirable

• NVQ 1 in hotel services/food service or equivalent or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a customer service/caring environment

Desirable

• Experience of housekeeping/domestic duties
• Acute hospital work
• Health care work.

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic food hygiene
• Infection prevention

Desirable

• Knowledge of cleaning/COSHH
• Knowledge of systems and processes, eg manual handling, fire safety

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
• Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances, eg death, bereavement, safeguarding issues
• Able to use initiative appropriately.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliable
• Good time keeper
• Non-judgemental
• Empathetic and caring approach
• Ability to respond to changing requirements
• Ability to respond to sensitive situations

Desirable

• IT Skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Adaptable.
• Flexible approach to work patterns

Desirable

• Enthusiasm

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education Food safety/hygiene certificate Desirable NVQ 1 in hotel services/food service or equivalent or equivalent experience Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a customer service/caring environment Desirable Experience of housekeeping/domestic duties Acute hospital work Health care work. Knowledge Essential Basic food hygiene Infection prevention Desirable Knowledge of cleaning/COSHH Knowledge of systems and processes, eg manual handling, fire safety Skills Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal. Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines. Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances, eg death, bereavement, safeguarding issues Able to use initiative appropriately. Attention to detail. Reliable Good time keeper Non-judgemental Empathetic and caring approach Ability to respond to changing requirements Ability to respond to sensitive situations Desirable IT Skills Personal Circumstances Essential Adaptable. Flexible approach to work patterns Desirable Enthusiasm

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ward 3 WCH

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ward 3 WCH

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

37.5 hours per week

Permanent contract

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic team player?

If this is you then we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and forward thinking Occupational Therapist ideally with experience of working with children and young people with physical disabilities, to join the Children's Community Occupational Therapy Team covering areas in North Cumbria.

The Occupational Therapy team enables children and young people with acute or chronic illness and/or disability to work toward meaningful occupation focused goals. They also work with those who support them, creating an environment in which they can succeed in reaching their full potential.

Within this post you will expected to work as a member of the Children's Occupational Therapy Team delivering specialist advice to clients and carers, education settings, housing department and other professionals in relation to disability and housing needs for children and young people with disabilities. Using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) as a framework the Children's Occupational Therapy service believes in using a top down, client-centred approach to address the meaningful occupations of the child or young person.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage a clinical caseload. This involves assessment, advising, planning, delivering and evaluating treatment for a wide range of children and young people in a range of settings. You will receive supervision and support from the Occupational Therapy team.

Our team provide an effective system of support and supervision, which may include 1:1, pair or group supervision, as well as participation with clinical networks, mentoring and other clinical learning opportunities. We offer excellent supervision, peer review and support for on-going professional development offering regular CPD sessions. The team have active links to the Children and Young People's Specialist section (CYPF).

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8284321

Job locations

Springboard CDC

Orton Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Evidence of CPD
• Competent driver

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy treatment techniques
• Some knowledge of the appropriate legislation relating to children

Desirable

• Some knowledge of current NHS trends which influence service provision
• Some knowledge of a wide range or currently available specialist paediatric equipment

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• IT skills including word processing, e-mail and publisher skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Organisational skills demonstrated for example by the involvement in a particular project
• Good manual handling skills

Person Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to travel throughout Cumbria and elsewhere to represent the Directorate independently of public transport

Other requirements

Essential

• Equality and Diversity - Promote equality and value diversity

Desirable

• Student placement with relevant client group.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Desirable Computer literate Evidence of CPD Competent driver Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy treatment techniques Some knowledge of the appropriate legislation relating to children Desirable Some knowledge of current NHS trends which influence service provision Some knowledge of a wide range or currently available specialist paediatric equipment Skills & Aptitudes Essential Good verbal and written communication skills IT skills including word processing, e-mail and publisher skills Ability to work as part of a team Desirable Organisational skills demonstrated for example by the involvement in a particular project Good manual handling skills Person Circumstances Essential Ability to travel throughout Cumbria and elsewhere to represent the Directorate independently of public transport Other requirements Essential Equality and Diversity - Promote equality and value diversity Desirable Student placement with relevant client group.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Springboard CDC

Orton Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Springboard CDC

Orton Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Team Secretary band 3 - 22.5 hours - Specialty Medicine

A Team Secretary role within Specialty Medicine. Ideally an experienced Team Secretary with medical terminology knowledge, as well as knowledge of NCIC admin systems and processes, including RTT pathways and Text flow, although training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The team consists of Medical Secretaries, Team Secretaries and Clerk typists, working alongside Consultants, Nurse Practitioners, etc to achieve Business Unit objectives including a 48 hour turn around of clinical letters, forward clinic preparation, minute taking and general office admin duties including phones and emails etc.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8299897

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English language (minimum C grade or grade 4) or equivalent.

Desirable

• RSA 2 word processing or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 in administration or equivalent

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to analyse complex facts or situations.
• Able to use initiative appropriately within team environment.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Able to work to deadlines.

Personal circumstances

Essential

• Enthusiasm.

Other requirements

Essential

• Willing to develop further relevant skills.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Operating word processes and computer packages.
• Audio typing / word processing
• Computer literate
• Requirements of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Access to Health Records and Defensible Documentation, Health and Safety and their applications in the workplace.
• Equality Issues.

Desirable

• Secretarial duties
• Audio typing / word processing.
• Medical terminology
• Microsoft Office
• PAS.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English language (minimum C grade or grade 4) or equivalent. Desirable RSA 2 word processing or equivalent. NVQ 3 in administration or equivalent Skills & Aptitudes Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Able to analyse complex facts or situations. Able to use initiative appropriately within team environment. Able to work without supervision. Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Able to work to deadlines. Personal circumstances Essential Enthusiasm. Other requirements Essential Willing to develop further relevant skills. Knowledge and Experience Essential Operating word processes and computer packages. Audio typing / word processing Computer literate Requirements of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Access to Health Records and Defensible Documentation, Health and Safety and their applications in the workplace. Equality Issues. Desirable Secretarial duties Audio typing / word processing. Medical terminology Microsoft Office PAS.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Business Support Team Leader will manage the provision of an efficient, effective and high quality administrative and clerical service to support health and social care professionals and service users/patients within a community based team. To provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to senior medical staff and senior management staff.

The role will report to a Business Support Manager, who has overall responsibility for an administrative hub of services. The teams that the Team Leader would be responsible for may include those supporting:

o A defined community based service (locality or district wide in nature)

o Children Service Specialist Services

o Children Services Universal Services.

o Children Services Senior Manager Team

Main duties of the job

Lead and motivate a team within an admin hub environment to deliver administrative support to a range of locality based clinical services/ single point of access service / reception / switchboard services as defined in role objectives.

Manage the team's performance and deliver activity within agreed standard operating procedure and to defined quality standards.

Develop and implement standardised approaches to administrative work within the area of responsibility

Provide line management supervision and guidance to the Senior Assistants and the Assistants.

In undertaking the role the post holder will be required to initiate own tasks and prioritise own workload.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8265805

Job locations

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oExtensive secretarial skills and competencies
• oAbility to work within a range of settings with a wide range of Trust personnel
• oGood knowledge of Microsoft applications and the internet
• oThorough knowledge and understanding of all secretarial and office management duties
• oAbility to take minutes of meetings
• oUnderstanding of confidentiality issues
• oKnowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

• oAudiotyping
• oExperience of working within a health setting
• oExperience working with Rio

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent communication skills - verbal and written
• oVery accurate audio typing/word processing skills
• oAbility to work as part of a team and also alone
• oExcellent organisational skills
• oAbility to deal compassionately and professionally with clientele and relatives under stressful circumstances
• oExperience of dealing with difficult and/or distressed patients and containing anxiety
• oAbility to work on own initiative and under pressure
• oAbility to respond appropriately to telephone and other issues with tact, diplomacy and discretion
• oNeeds to be able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
• oAble to prioritise workload
• oHighly organised and efficient, capacity to work effectively under pressure and produce quality work to deadlines
• oMust be adaptable and open to change

Qualifications

Essential

• oMinimum GCSE qualification in English Language or equivalent
• oNVQ Level 4 administration or relevant experience

Desirable

• oAdvanced ECDL or MOST

Person Specification Experience Essential oExtensive secretarial skills and competencies oAbility to work within a range of settings with a wide range of Trust personnel oGood knowledge of Microsoft applications and the internet oThorough knowledge and understanding of all secretarial and office management duties oAbility to take minutes of meetings oUnderstanding of confidentiality issues oKnowledge of medical terminology Desirable oAudiotyping oExperience of working within a health setting oExperience working with Rio Skills Essential oExcellent communication skills - verbal and written oVery accurate audio typing/word processing skills oAbility to work as part of a team and also alone oExcellent organisational skills oAbility to deal compassionately and professionally with clientele and relatives under stressful circumstances oExperience of dealing with difficult and/or distressed patients and containing anxiety oAbility to work on own initiative and under pressure oAbility to respond appropriately to telephone and other issues with tact, diplomacy and discretion oNeeds to be able to respond to unpredictable work patterns oAble to prioritise workload oHighly organised and efficient, capacity to work effectively under pressure and produce quality work to deadlines oMust be adaptable and open to change Qualifications Essential oMinimum GCSE qualification in English Language or equivalent oNVQ Level 4 administration or relevant experience Desirable oAdvanced ECDL or MOST

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse, Band 6, Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, up to 37.5 hours per week.

Would you like to join our dynamic team of Paediatric Nurses in our Children's Emergency Department?

An exciting opportunity has become available to be part of a growing, vibrant Paediatric Team within the Cumberland Infirmary. We are looking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic, motivated Band 6 registered children's nurse, with active RSCN registration, who wishes to build upon their leadership skills and excel in their career. The post holder will have experience in an acute paediatric or A&E setting. Ideally you will have completed PILS/EPALS and will be able to provide evidence of professional development, shift management, and staff development.

We have recently just opened a new paediatric department within our main A&E building. We have a triage room, 3 treatment rooms including a HDU and a safe room to see and assess patients safely. This is a new and exciting opportunity for a children's nurse looking to expand their emergency care knowledge and to be part of a brand new paediatric area. There will be further opportunity for career progression and to work within a well-supported team.

Main duties of the job

You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care, providing the prescribed nursing care without supervision. You will also contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice within the department and ward area, as well as providing nursing care in accordance with local policies, procedures and guidelines and comply with NMC code of professional conduct.

The role will include:

Being responsible and accountable in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care within their remit

Providing excellent clinical leadership skills to ensure the effective delivery of patient care and resources within the remit of the unit

To provide evidence based, quality emergency care to the public

Participate in the role of mentor, teacher and supervisor to pre-registration students and health care assistants

Participate in the monitoring of standards of care, essence of care, care pathway audits, reviewing of A&E documentation

The role of the senior staff nurse in the department includes supporting junior staff and taking on enhanced roles to support the senior nursing team.

Involving audits, roster management and where possible taking on the role of the coordinator in the absence of the sister

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8264147

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Child with active registration
• NST 307 or Equivalent
• Relevant development to post graduate certificate or equivalent

Desirable

• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent
• Relevant development to postgraduate diploma or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Post registration patient care
• Teaching/Mentoring
• Relevant Nursing Duties
• Able to Deal with a continually changing workload
• Experience of leading shifts in the Emergency or acute Paediatric Department
• Experience within acute Paediatric Speciality
• PILS

Desirable

• EPALS/APLS
• NLS
• ALS

Knowledge

Essential

• Continuing professional development, with portfolio
• Leadership
• Clinical Governance
• Nursing Strategy

Desirable

• Relevant speciality.

Skills

Essential

• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Extended Clinical Skills e.g Venepuncture, ECG interpretation.
• Able to use Initiative appropriately
• Able to work in a team without close supervision
• Organisational Skills
• Interpreting baseline observations.
• IT skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Desirable

• Leadership skills.
• Relevant extended skills.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Empathy
• Motivation
• Enthusiasm
• Positive Approach to Change
• Non-Judgemental
• Kindness, Respect, Ambition & Collaboration

Desirable

• Works within the trust values

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Child with active registration NST 307 or Equivalent Relevant development to post graduate certificate or equivalent Desirable Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent Relevant development to postgraduate diploma or equivalent Experience Essential Post registration patient care Teaching/Mentoring Relevant Nursing Duties Able to Deal with a continually changing workload Experience of leading shifts in the Emergency or acute Paediatric Department Experience within acute Paediatric Speciality PILS Desirable EPALS/APLS NLS ALS Knowledge Essential Continuing professional development, with portfolio Leadership Clinical Governance Nursing Strategy Desirable Relevant speciality. Skills Essential Well developed interpersonal and communication skills Problem Solving Skills Extended Clinical Skills e.g Venepuncture, ECG interpretation. Able to use Initiative appropriately Able to work in a team without close supervision Organisational Skills Interpreting baseline observations. IT skills. Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Desirable Leadership skills. Relevant extended skills. Personal Circumstances Essential Empathy Motivation Enthusiasm Positive Approach to Change Non-Judgemental Kindness, Respect, Ambition & Collaboration Desirable Works within the trust values

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

KIWY PCN are delighted to offer this exciting post of Clinical Pharmacist under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. You will be based full-time within Woodstock Surgery joining the existing 4 pharmacists and pharmacy technician across our Primary Care Network. The successful applicant will become fully integrated within Woodstock's primary health care team but will also be part of the wider PCN Pharmacy Team. You will be expected to undertake structured medication reviews as well as being fully involved with the day to day medication management within the practice including medicines reconciliation. You will be expected to help the PCN achieve prescribing targets for QOF, IIF and the Prescribing Incentive Scheme.

The appointed applicant will be a prescriber or be working towards prescriber status, taking full advantage of the CPPE training pathways. You must have experience in delivering clinical pharmacy services in a patient-facing health care setting ideally within primary care or urgent care.

We value experience in either, or both, of community and hospital pharmacy and are seeking someone with enthusiasm, initiative and a desire to work with patients.

Main duties of the job

• Prescribing Systems and Policies
• Patient Care and Engagement
• Medication Review and Optimisation
• Medicines Reconciliation
• Medicines Information and Education
• Chronic Disease Medicines Management

About us

Kidlington, Islip, Woodstock and Yarnton PCN is a network of four medium-sized, partnership practices, serving over 36,000 patients across Oxfordshire. We are an established PCN using excellent communication and co-operative working to build on existing positive relationships.

This particular role will be based in Woodstock, which is 8 miles north of Oxford on the edge of the Cotswolds. It is a historic town adjacent to Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Winston Churchill.Woodstock surgery is a mainly rural practice with about 9,500 patients, 6,000 of whom live outside the town.

We are a team-orientated, patient-focused, learning-centred practice and are seeking candidates with a pro-active approach, who are keen to embrace the opportunities and challenges of working within general practice.

Job summary

**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Pre-Op Team within Liverpool Women's department. We are currently recruiting for a Pre-Op Assessment Practitioner:

- 1 Part Time (28 hours per week)

The role of pre operative assessment practitioner is to be accountable for their own practice including the assessment and referral of patients, working autonomously within the pre-operative assessment clinic. Implementing care, providing specialist advice and clinical practice and drawing up clinical management plans whilst mindful of pathways, guidelines and targets.

Supporting and contributing to development of clinical pathways, service improvement and re design initiatives within the area.

An essential criteria of this role is a Clinical Examination and Diagnostic course; however, we are also keen to receive applications from practitioners who are looking to develop in to this role and who are willing to undertake a 3-4 month Clinical Examination course (Annex 21 provisions would apply to those in a developing role).

Main duties of the job

Assess patients, plan and implement care providing specialist advice and maintaining appropriate records. Carry out specialist nursing procedures, i.e. clinical examination, recording and interpreting ECG's. Act as a resource person to others, providing advice and support to the MDT, patients and relatives.

Function at experienced practitioner level, able to make effective decisions. Facilitate the education of registered and non registered staff.

Assist in the management of the department to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.Develop the clinical protocols and SOPs.

Contribute to an effective, motivated and competent workforce and ensure that high quality standards are maintained and developed. Contribute to the development of performance review in accordance with Trust policy. Be receptive to change with the Department and encourage new ideas and developments.

Demonstrate people management skills, delegation, negotiation and assertiveness as appropriate.

About us

Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part ofNHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG)in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit theircareers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Admissions Team at Liverpool Women's Hospital as an Ambulatory Coordinator.

This is a permanent, part-time post of 30 hrs per week.

The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels, including senior managers and clinicians. The role will involve identifying capacity and demand issues within the designated sub-specialty and working collaboratively to support the development and implementation of solutions to address these challenges.

Main duties of the job

To take full responsibility for the management of consultant clinic diaries, utilising a comprehensive understanding of theatre and ambulatory capacity, including the prioritisation of patients in line with waiting time targets and clinical urgency.

To support the Admissions Manager and wider team in the management of complex theatre and ambulatory appointments, including the handling of complaints and PALS enquiries.

To undertake detailed analysis of Patient Tracking List (PTL) data to ensure patients are scheduled appropriately and in the correct order, and to carry out data quality reviews, taking corrective action where required.

To maintain and update clinicians' theatre lists following clinical review, ensuring urgent patients are prioritised and that national and government waiting time targets for routine patients are achieved. To proactively identify and escalate, in a timely manner, any potential risks that may result in breaches of patient waiting time targets.

About us

Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG)in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit theircareers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Job summary

We are looking for a experienced and self-motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our established and friendly integrated NN2 Community Nursing & Therapy team as a Community Inpatient Occupational Therapist based in North Walsham, Norfolk.

If you have a positive "can do" attitude that reflects the Trust values of Integrity, Compassion, Inclusion and Ambition, we would love to hear from you!

NB. In-person interviews will be held at North Walsham Hospital, Yarmouth Road, Norfolk NR28 9AP

Main duties of the job

The post is based at North Walsham Memorial Hospital. You will work as a member of the therapy team where you will work alongside registered Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Healthcare assistants.

The main duties include:

• Undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of community inpatients.
• Demonstrating sound clinical reasoning skills and having good communication skills. Applicants should also have a positive, enthusiastic approach to working in a community setting.
• Working within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
• Working with all health care professionals, and statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our service users
• Providing advice, support and supervision to collegues and students.

About us

Based at North Walsham Hospital Inpatient Unit you will work with a small team comprising of friendly and approachable physiotherapists, occupational therapists, therapy assistant practitioners as well as registered nurses and healthcare assistants. The 24 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit provides admission avoidance and supported discharge using an integrated approach to care and rehabilitation through close multidisciplinary working.

You will receive support and development through in service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.

North Norfolk offers beautiful countryside, beaches and many towns and buildings of historic interest, as well as being within close proximity to the city of Norwich which offers many cultural and leisure amenities.

Please note, the selection processes at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.

Job summary

If you're a passionate Art Therapist or Creative Therapist who wants to make a lasting difference to the lives of Deaf children and young people, this role offers a truly unique opportunity.

National Deaf CAMHS (South West) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Specialist Practitioner to join our specialist, psychology-led service. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a Specialist CAMHS team, and work within a bicultural, bilingual multidisciplinary service providing high-quality mental health care for deaf children, young people and their families across the South West.

Given our need to work creatively with our deaf young children and children of deaf adults, we welcome applications from experienced art and creative psychotherapists. We would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants with additional qualifications or experience in attachment-based interventions, although this is not essential.

Prior training in British Sign Language is not required, and training within this would be delivered as part of the role.

This role offers excellent work-life balance and extensive professional development.

Location: Nominal base in Bristol with occasional travel to Taunton.

This is a predominantly home-based role, with regular travel across the South West. Most travel will be between Bristol, Gloucester and Taunton, although there may be occasional travel to other locations across the region as required.

Main duties of the job

The role

• Provide highly specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for Deaf children and young people and their families
• Hold a caseload, including key working packages of care
• Offer specialist consultation, advice and training to professionals in education, health and social care
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high quality, person centred care
• Support and contribute to service development, audit and research
• Provide clinical supervision to staff, trainees and volunteers, in line with experience and service need

You will work autonomously within professional guidelines, with responsibility for the quality and governance of psychological practice within the service, while being well supported through regular professional and clinical supervision in line with BPS and Trust guidance.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a creative therapist who is:

• Passionate about improving mental health outcomes for Deaf children and young people
• Collaborative, reflective and values driven
• Interested in service development, innovation and learning
• Comfortable working within a specialist and multidisciplinary environment
• Interested in working with creative approaches, and with experience of attachment interventions

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job summary

We currently have an opportunity for one hard working individual to join our Day Portering team. The successful candidate will be able to work on their own initiative, strive to provide good customer service, adopt a flexible approach to their work and be a good team player.

37.5 hours Day Porter (permanent position)

Main duties of the job

Working to clearly defined policies and procedures, and under limited direction; the post holder will contribute towards the delivery of a friendly, efficient, customer focused Portering team, which supports the achievements of the local and wider Trust objectives.

The position involves frequent long periods of standing and walking and there is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during a shift.

There is frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances, which require a high degree of tact, empathy, integrity and strict adherence to relevant Trust policies and procedures.

There is frequent requirement for flexibility in an environment that is unpredictable; and the ability to keep calm under pressure is paramount.

A base level understanding of a range of non-routine work practises and procedures is required.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join Team QEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 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

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-514-26TW

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this vacancy, please see the attached job description and personal specification.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details about this vacancy, please see the attached job description and personal specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Desirable

• Literate & numerate with a minimum of 5 GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above, including English & Math's

Experience

Essential

• Customer service experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Trust and its policies and procedures

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• Well organised
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible approach.
• Ability to cope under pressure.
• Ability to maintain integrity.
• Good team player

Person Specification Qualifications/training and professional development Desirable Literate & numerate with a minimum of 5 GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above, including English & Math's Experience Essential Customer service experience. Desirable Knowledge of the Trust and its policies and procedures Skills, abilities, and knowledge Essential Well organised Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Flexible approach. Ability to cope under pressure. Ability to maintain integrity. Good team player

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 Kings Lynn

Gayton Road

Kings 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 Kings Lynn

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Substance Use Nurse to join our HMP North Sea Camp service on a casual basis.

Our team in HMP North Sea Camp is recruiting for an experienced Substance Use Nurse to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative registered Nurse, passionate about changing peoples lives for the better, wed love to hear from you.

This is a casual role, working sessional hours as and when required. Available shifts will be Monday - Sunday between 07:00 - 09:00 for administering medication. The rate of pay is £20.31 per hour for weekday shifts and £25.37 per hour for weekend shifts.

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.

Please use the linked job description to support your application.

The closing date for applications is 25th October 2026. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants should submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role.

Main duties of the job

As a Substance Use Nurse, you will provide a range of health and wellbeing and harm reduction interventions to service users in accordance with the agreed model of service delivery. You will deliver high standards of nursing care to those affected by substance use and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

You will be an advocate for our patients, working closely with them to identify the physical, psychological, spiritual and social support they need. You will work flexibly providing a high standard of nursing care in a variety of settings, promoting the health and well-being of service users whilst maintaining a safe, caring and therapeutic environment.

Please note that you must have current NMC registration to be considered for this position.

About us

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and clinically skilled nurse to join our existing respiratory team as a lung cancer triage nurse at North Cheshire and Mersey. The post holder will need to have experience within lung cancer pathways and will need to demonstrate extensive leadership skills.

The post holder will provide expert clinical and supportive care for patients referred on a suspected lung cancer pathway from primary care and the lung cancer screening program. Supporting patients throughout their diagnostic pathway and ensuring appropriate investigations happen within required timescales supporting better patient experience and Trust performance against the 28 day faster diagnosis standard

Main duties of the job

To triage all Urgent Suspected Cancer GP referrals into the Lung Cancer service and conduct telephone assessments or face to face assessments as appropriate to determine further investigations required in collaboration with the Consultant team

To ensure that patients requiring a Consultant outpatient appointment are seen by day 6 in accordance with the Lung Best Practice Timed Pathway

Work closely with the Lung Early Diagnosis Support Worker to minimize delays and ensure that all suspected lung cancer patients experience the same level of care and have the same chance of receiving a definitive diagnosis or exclusion of lung cancer in line with the 28 day Faster Diagnosis Standard.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application.

Job summary

COMMUNITY ADULT CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST (MHWT WEST) Substantive 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) Barking Community Hospital, Upney Lane (IG11 9LX)

Main duties of the job

This post is for an Adult Consultant Psychiatrist position in the West Mental Health & Wellness Team, based at Barking Community Hospital, Upney Lane, Barking, Essex, IG11 9LX. Rationale for post: This is a well-established post that has been vacant due to the previous consultant leaving the organisation. A lot of transformation has taken place already and continues to take place within Barking & Dagenham Adult Community Services. This post is currently vacant, and we wish to recruit substantively to this post as soon as possible. This is a replacement post and is full-time - 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) post with 7.5 Direct Clinical Contact activities (DCC) and 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). On-call responsibility: The postholder will be part of the Senior Psychiatrist on-call rota covering out of hours and weekends for Mental Health Services in NELFT. The on call will cover service delivery for Adults and Older Adults presenting with mental health problems. This is currently a 1:50 rota with a 3% Category A salary supplement. The trust also has a daytime (9am - 5pm) Section 136 rota, with an approximate frequency of one day every three months. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisci

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job summary

Job overview We are thrilled to announce the recruitment for a Clinical Lead for our SET CAMHS Locality Teams in MID Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and passionate psychological professional to make a significant impact in the lives of young people and their families. As a Clinical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care within our locality teams. You will be responsible for developing and overseeing a needs-led, evidence-based clinical model. At SET CAMHS, we adopt the iTHRIVE framework, which guides care provision across our teams and services. In this role, you will oversee the quality of clinical care within your hub while maintaining direct involvement in delivering exceptional interventions to young people and their families.

Main duties of the job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities SET CAMHS has adopted the iTHRIVE Framework, which provides a set of principles for improving mental health and wellbeing support for children, young people and families, with SET CAMHS working in partnership with HCRG Care Group to deliver service to children and young people. The THRIVE Framework is needs-led which means that mental health needs are defined by the children, young people and their families, alongside professionals, through shared decision making. i-THRIVE | Implementing the THRIVE Framework (implementingthrive.org) Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SHX-3EL-002314

Job locations

Stapleford House

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 0QX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Lead, you will:

• Lead and drive clinical improvements within the service, ensuring the delivery of the highest standards of care.
• Collaborate with operational managers and partner agencies to provide integrated care.
• Support and develop the workforce through supervision, consultation, and training.
• Contribute your expertise within multidisciplinary team (MDT) and leadership meetings.
• Hold a small caseload of young people with more complex needs.

Skills and Experience Required

• Extensive knowledge and experience in delivering evidence-based psychological therapies within CAMHS, such as CBT, Family Therapy, DBT, and other psychotherapeutic approaches.
• A solid understanding of trauma-informed care and attachment-related presentations.
• A commitment to workforce development and clinical excellence.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Join a dynamic and evolving SET CAMHS service where innovation, collaboration, co-production and compassionate care are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced Psychologist/Psychological Therapist with the appropriate professional training and registration, as outlined in the Job Description, to play a key clinical leadership role within our multidisciplinary team.

Working within the principles of the Thrive model, you will provide specialist assessment and therapeutic interventions for children and young people presenting with a range of complex mental health needs. Alongside the Operational Manager, you will contribute to the leadership and development of a supportive, reflective, and psychologically informed MDT culture that values creativity, flexibility, and evidence-based practice, while offering clinical oversight and containment to colleagues, and supporting high standards of care. As part of our Clinical Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with fellow clinical leads and the Trust’s Psychological Professional Leads to shape and respond to the evolving needs of the service. We are committed to reflective practice, psychological safety, and staff wellbeing. Robust clinical supervision is embedded within the service, alongside opportunities to mentor and develop colleagues, contribute to service development, and access a wide range of CPD, training, and leadership opportunities.

This role offers exciting opportunities to strengthen partnership working and influence the future delivery of CAMHS interventions within a forward thinking and supportive service. If you are passionate about clinical leadership, psychologically informed practice, and making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people and families, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Bethan Thomas for more information

E mail - [email protected]

Telephone - 07817127439

Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the job As a Clinical Lead, you will: Lead and drive clinical improvements within the service, ensuring the delivery of the highest standards of care. Collaborate with operational managers and partner agencies to provide integrated care. Support and develop the workforce through supervision, consultation, and training. Contribute your expertise within multidisciplinary team (MDT) and leadership meetings. Hold a small caseload of young people with more complex needs. Skills and Experience Required Extensive knowledge and experience in delivering evidence-based psychological therapies within CAMHS, such as CBT, Family Therapy, DBT, and other psychotherapeutic approaches. A solid understanding of trauma-informed care and attachment-related presentations. A commitment to workforce development and clinical excellence. Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. Join a dynamic and evolving SET CAMHS service where innovation, collaboration, co-production and compassionate care are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced Psychologist/Psychological Therapist with the appropriate professional training and registration, as outlined in the Job Description, to play a key clinical leadership role within our multidisciplinary team. Working within the principles of the Thrive model, you will provide specialist assessment and therapeutic interventions for children and young people presenting with a range of complex mental health needs. Alongside the Operational Manager, you will contribute to the leadership and development of a supportive, reflective, and psychologically informed MDT culture that values creativity, flexibility, and evidence-based practice, while offering clinical oversight and containment to colleagues, and supporting high standards of care. As part of our Clinical Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with fellow clinical leads and the Trust’s Psychological Professional Leads to shape and respond to the evolving needs of the service. We are committed to reflective practice, psychological safety, and staff wellbeing. Robust clinical supervision is embedded within the service, alongside opportunities to mentor and develop colleagues, contribute to service development, and access a wide range of CPD, training, and leadership opportunities. This role offers exciting opportunities to strengthen partnership working and influence the future delivery of CAMHS interventions within a forward thinking and supportive service. If you are passionate about clinical leadership, psychologically informed practice, and making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people and families, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Bethan Thomas for more information E mail - [email protected] Telephone - 07817127439

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attached job description

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attached job description

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the attached job description Experience Essential Please refer to the attached job description

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Stapleford House

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 0QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Stapleford House

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 0QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Kensington and Chelsea CAMHS is a very warm & friendly team which welcomes new skills and new ideas. It is part of Central & North West London (CNWL) Foundation Mental Health Trust. We are committed to collaborative multi-disciplinary work and there are very good links with partnership agencies in the borough.

Our front door is one of our service priorities, and we are currently able to offer face to face appointments to children and young people within less than 4 weeks of receiving a referral. You will be part of this well performing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to part of a busy integrated CAMHS service. We are seeking to recruit a full-time permanent Band 6, Duty Clinician- CAMHS Practitioner based at 1B Beatrice Place, W8 5LW.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and highly motivated individuals with a range of assessment skills and significant experience of supporting children, young people and their carers, as well as experience of working with professionals from other agencies. We encourage applications from Nurses. In the past, the role has been held by nurses, social workers, SPA clinicians and other allied health professionals.

The candidates will be able to demonstrate a high degree of autonomous working.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a Duty team responsible for the daily duty system, which involves: assessing all new referrals; responding to telephone queries; case managing occasional cases who are waiting for finalised care plans, and supporting the team where necessary.

The post holder will be responsible for operating within a multidisciplinary team, for providing on-going clinical support and assessment of the child or young people with emotional wellbeing needs (both routine and urgent risk) who access CAMHS.

In addition, you may be required to offer face-to-face follow-up appointments to children and young people who have attended A&E.

You will need to evidence the ability to work to high standards, showing good time management and be able to prioritise your work effectively.

About us

To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HEREfor one of our CAMHS video

Kensington and Chelsea CAMHS is a Specialist CAMHS (Tier 3) which consists of three sub-teams - Emotional Disorders Team; Enhanced Treatment; and Neuro-developmental team. There is also an Early Intervention Service, as well as separately-commissioned Youth Justice Liaison, LAC CAMHS, and Under-5's Mental Health teams. The team encompasses a wide range of expertise, including in Neurodevelopmental needs, Learning Disability, substance misuse, youth offending work and multi-cultural engagement. The service has a commitment to user participation.

The successful applicant will have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare setting.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-CA-1779

Job locations

Kensington and Chelsea

1B Beatrice Place, Marloes Road, Kensington London

London

W8 5LW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the daily duty system, particularly ascertaining the level of risk, and agreeing safety plans as and when necessary.
• To participate on the local duty rota providing a more urgent response to issues when required.
• Support to parents and young people seeking help between clinic appointments, while in waiting lists or when in crisis.
• Provide initial assessments of children and young people referred to the team.
• Use individual, group work, family work, advice and supervision according to the needs of children and young people and have a flexible and innovative approach to planning packages of care.
• Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate.
• Complete signposting and social prescribing after CAMHS assessments.
• To ensure that all recording and reporting of client contact is timely, accurate, up to date and of good quality and within CAMHS & professional standards of record keeping. To collect & collate information about individual clinical activity on SystmOne.

Job description Job responsibilities Assume responsibility for the daily duty system, particularly ascertaining the level of risk, and agreeing safety plans as and when necessary. To participate on the local duty rota providing a more urgent response to issues when required. Support to parents and young people seeking help between clinic appointments, while in waiting lists or when in crisis. Provide initial assessments of children and young people referred to the team. Use individual, group work, family work, advice and supervision according to the needs of children and young people and have a flexible and innovative approach to planning packages of care. Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate. Complete signposting and social prescribing after CAMHS assessments. To ensure that all recording and reporting of client contact is timely, accurate, up to date and of good quality and within CAMHS & professional standards of record keeping. To collect & collate information about individual clinical activity on SystmOne.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration with one of the following statutory bodies: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC), Health Professional's Council (HPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
• Relevant professional training will include: oFirst level nursing qualification/registration RMN or RSCN or HV with related CAMHS experience or any as below: o First level qualification in Occupational therapy, Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Social work, or equivalent with related CAMHS experience. o Qualification as a Systemic Psychotherapist (Family Therapist) with relevant CAMHS experience. o First level qualification in art, play, drama, music therapy or psychotherapy (leading to a registered qualification with one of the above statutory bodies) with related experience in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescent with mental health problems/needs

Desirable

• Further post qualifying training and education in working with children and adolescents with mental health problems.
• CYP-IAPT Therapy Training
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Training in Clinical supervision
• Research

Previous Experience

Essential

• Assessed supervised clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs or clear evidence of transferable skills
• Working in collaboration with supervisor, service user, carers and MDT in assessing needs, planning and implementing care
• Taking responsibility for care delivery in a specific area and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment
• A good understanding and some experience of the following: Group, individual and family work, multidisciplinary work, clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision in CAMHS

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and / or supervision.
• Relevant research and its application to assessment, treatment and case management of CAMH disorders.
• Research informed and evidence based methods of assessment, treatment and case management.
• Proven ability to work within a changing environment
• Working with families in a multicultural environment
• Working with Looked After Children and foster carers
• Experience in carrying out specialist child and adolescent mental health assessments and treatments

Personal

Essential

• Ability to contain and work with organizational stress and ability to 'hold' the stress of others.
• Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills.
• Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to working.
• Able to prioritize own workload and meet performance requirements for the role.
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change.

Other

Essential

• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours.
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behavior
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and skills in assessment intervention
• A good working knowledge of mental health disorders in children and adolescents
• A good working knowledge of difficulties common to Looked After Children e.g. attachment difficulties
• A good working knowledge of The Children Act 1989, 2004 and The Mental Health Act 1983, Human Rights Act 1998 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Assessment of risk and management of risk factors
• The principles of clinical governance and practice.
• The principles underlying confidentiality and information sharing.
• Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to take on new concepts/forward thinking
• Good written and verbal presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively by telephone and also by email.
• Basic IT and data entry skills to enter clinical information into databases
• Ability to work within a changing environment
• Ability to be 'reflective' in therapeutic practice and adapt practice from this reflection
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent time management skills
• Evidence of competency in risk assessment
• Evidence of using child protection
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information including diagnoses and formulations to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• Experience of assessing mental health risk and safeguarding concerns.
• To have an understanding of the 2014 Children and Families Act in regards to children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)
• To have an understanding of the graduated approach to support SEND, including using of Westminster / Kensington & Chelsea SEND local Offer.
• In particular, knowledge and experience of the Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) process.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronically and handwritten, which adhere to the CNWL policies
• Ability to work within a changing environment
• Ability to be 'reflective' in therapeutic practice and adapt practice from this reflection

Desirable

• Knowledge of CAMHS legislation
• Knowledge and experience of research methodology

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration with one of the following statutory bodies: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC), Health Professional's Council (HPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Relevant professional training will include: oFirst level nursing qualification/registration RMN or RSCN or HV with related CAMHS experience or any as below: o First level qualification in Occupational therapy, Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Social work, or equivalent with related CAMHS experience. o Qualification as a Systemic Psychotherapist (Family Therapist) with relevant CAMHS experience. o First level qualification in art, play, drama, music therapy or psychotherapy (leading to a registered qualification with one of the above statutory bodies) with related experience in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescent with mental health problems/needs Desirable Further post qualifying training and education in working with children and adolescents with mental health problems. CYP-IAPT Therapy Training Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Training in Clinical supervision Research Previous Experience Essential Assessed supervised clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs or clear evidence of transferable skills Working in collaboration with supervisor, service user, carers and MDT in assessing needs, planning and implementing care Taking responsibility for care delivery in a specific area and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment A good understanding and some experience of the following: Group, individual and family work, multidisciplinary work, clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision in CAMHS Desirable Experience of teaching, training and / or supervision. Relevant research and its application to assessment, treatment and case management of CAMH disorders. Research informed and evidence based methods of assessment, treatment and case management. Proven ability to work within a changing environment Working with families in a multicultural environment Working with Looked After Children and foster carers Experience in carrying out specialist child and adolescent mental health assessments and treatments Personal Essential Ability to contain and work with organizational stress and ability to 'hold' the stress of others. Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills. Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times. Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to working. Able to prioritize own workload and meet performance requirements for the role. Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change. Other Essential Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours. Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behavior Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings. Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge and skills in assessment intervention A good working knowledge of mental health disorders in children and adolescents A good working knowledge of difficulties common to Looked After Children e.g. attachment difficulties A good working knowledge of The Children Act 1989, 2004 and The Mental Health Act 1983, Human Rights Act 1998 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 Assessment of risk and management of risk factors The principles of clinical governance and practice. The principles underlying confidentiality and information sharing. Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions Ability to work under pressure. Ability to take on new concepts/forward thinking Good written and verbal presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively by telephone and also by email. Basic IT and data entry skills to enter clinical information into databases Ability to work within a changing environment Ability to be 'reflective' in therapeutic practice and adapt practice from this reflection Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent time management skills Evidence of competency in risk assessment Evidence of using child protection Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information including diagnoses and formulations to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups. Experience of assessing mental health risk and safeguarding concerns. To have an understanding of the 2014 Children and Families Act in regards to children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) To have an understanding of the graduated approach to support SEND, including using of Westminster / Kensington & Chelsea SEND local Offer. In particular, knowledge and experience of the Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) process. Ability to maintain accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronically and handwritten, which adhere to the CNWL policies Ability to work within a changing environment Ability to be 'reflective' in therapeutic practice and adapt practice from this reflection Desirable Knowledge of CAMHS legislation Knowledge and experience of research methodology

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kensington and Chelsea

1B Beatrice Place, Marloes Road, Kensington London

London

W8 5LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kensington and Chelsea

1B Beatrice Place, Marloes Road, Kensington London

London

W8 5LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Extended Hope is a support service for young people in mental health crisis in Surrey. It is based in a small children's home in Redhill but covers the entire County. This home provides a short-break service for up to two children who experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties. It is operated by Surrey County Council and the local NHS trust. Other interventions provided include after hours contact by arrangement for young people and families and some in-reach to acute hospitals when there are admissions for mental health concerns.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include the assessment of, and support for, children in mental health crisis and assisting local care networks to effectively plan and execute intervention plans. Other focus areas are concentrated on being an impactful member of the team (along with Residential Support Workers) providing direct care for young people who are staying in the house during respite breaks.

It is important that the post holder has access to a vehicle with business insurance.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year per annum, pro rata, including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-8083708-CYPS-B

Job locations

Gatton Place

St Matthews Road

Redhill

RH1 1TA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

Report to the Manager of Extended Hope and provide leadership in the development and delivery of service.

To provide timely assessment of young people who present in mental health and social care crisis within the acute hospitals, Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) or other community spaces across surrey. Young people may present with deliberate self-harm behaviour, suicidal ideas, suicide attempts, family breakdowns, complex family dynamics, breakdown of adoption, foster and children home placements. Assessments of the above presentations with appropriate signposting, care planning, safety planning, risk formulation/management & community planning applied.

To work collaboratively with the Crisis pathway provision within CYPS and Social care and offer community-based assessments with emergency services when there could be a possibility of supporting young people in their communities as an alternative to being placed on a section of the Mental Health Act (MHA) or removed to a place of safety.

To provide support, advice and education to the Emergency Departments, Paediatric Wards or HBPoS to build knowledge and skills of staff within these settings in the care and treatment of young people. Our hospital colleagues will be involved in care provision and planning throughout any Paediatric or HBPoS inpatient journey.

To work closely with the CYPS Crisis Pathway to provide a streamlined response to meet the needs of young people and their family/carers. This includes the Crisis Intervention Team, Paediatric Liaison Service, Hope Service/Hope Day Programme, Adolescent Team, Childrens Crisis Service (CCS provision SCC) Youth Workers and the Emergency Duty Team (EDT).

To be part of the Mindworks provision within Surrey aiming to deliver a Thrive approach to care and treatment. This is a partnership between CYPS (formally known as CAMHS) and the Alliance partners.

Please see the job description document for more information on key responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose Report to the Manager of Extended Hope and provide leadership in the development and delivery of service. To provide timely assessment of young people who present in mental health and social care crisis within the acute hospitals, Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) or other community spaces across surrey. Young people may present with deliberate self-harm behaviour, suicidal ideas, suicide attempts, family breakdowns, complex family dynamics, breakdown of adoption, foster and children home placements. Assessments of the above presentations with appropriate signposting, care planning, safety planning, risk formulation/management & community planning applied. To work collaboratively with the Crisis pathway provision within CYPS and Social care and offer community-based assessments with emergency services when there could be a possibility of supporting young people in their communities as an alternative to being placed on a section of the Mental Health Act (MHA) or removed to a place of safety. To provide support, advice and education to the Emergency Departments, Paediatric Wards or HBPoS to build knowledge and skills of staff within these settings in the care and treatment of young people. Our hospital colleagues will be involved in care provision and planning throughout any Paediatric or HBPoS inpatient journey. To work closely with the CYPS Crisis Pathway to provide a streamlined response to meet the needs of young people and their family/carers. This includes the Crisis Intervention Team, Paediatric Liaison Service, Hope Service/Hope Day Programme, Adolescent Team, Childrens Crisis Service (CCS provision SCC) Youth Workers and the Emergency Duty Team (EDT). To be part of the Mindworks provision within Surrey aiming to deliver a Thrive approach to care and treatment. This is a partnership between CYPS (formally known as CAMHS) and the Alliance partners. Please see the job description document for more information on key responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Graduate level qualification in Nursing
• Registration with NMC as an RMN
• Valid UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and families in context of mental health support

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post Graduate level qualification in Nursing Registration with NMC as an RMN Valid UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes Experience Essential Experience of working with children and families in context of mental health support

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gatton Place

St Matthews Road

Redhill

RH1 1TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gatton Place

St Matthews Road

Redhill

RH1 1TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at thebottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimumsalary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In thesecircumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

(If x2 persons apply and are successful at interview, there is the possibility of an x2 18:75 per week hour job share posts)

An opportunity has arisen for a Carer & Patient Experience Worker to join the Carer & Patient Experience Team at Rampton Hospital. Rampton is a national high secure hospital and is based in rural North Nottinghamshire.

To support Carers, family and volunteers and patients in their engagement, participation and involvement towards patient care and the visiting the hospital. The role plays a central role in ensuring carers have appropriate network of support around them and their role in supporting the best health outcomes of the patients who we provide services and support too.

A carer is someone of any age who provides regular unpaid support to another person who could not manage without help. Caring may include physical, practical, or emotional support and the individual could be a family member, partner, neighbour, or friend.

Main duties of the job

Team purpose:

To improve the overall visitor experience of the hospital. To enhance the life of the patient by acting as carer link between patient wards and other departments by raising awareness of and supporting the carer and involvement / participation strategy. To support and champion the carer and patient involvement / experience across the hospital.

Please read job description for role details. If you have questions or wish to discuss the role, please contact Lorna Breckell (details are below)

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name:Lorna Breckell

Job title: Participation lead - Carers and Families, Rampton Hospital.

Email address:[email protected]

Telephone number:01777 247336

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) + £4,013 High Secure Allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

186-809-26-FS-A

Job locations

Rampton Hospital

Woodbeck

Nr Retford

DN220PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To manage and oversee the social visitor accreditation process through liaison with social workers, multi-disciplinary teams and security staff in line with visiting procedures and ensuring this is communicated to relevant departments.
• To act as Ward Carer Link for a particular care stream as part of the Triangle of Care (TOC) agenda providing 1:1 support, organise and facilitate any staff group sessions aiding with TOC assessments, carer information and attend ward community meetings.
• To improve patient and carer experience of the ward and enhance carers/ ward staff communication.
• To support and facilitate onsite visits between social visitors and patients often being the sole member of staff on those visits. This includes leading on onsite child and virtual visits.
• To organise and book any interpreters required for any social visit. To provide the technical instruction / equipment or assistance to ward staff if required for MS Teams Interpreters.
• To navigate clinical systems (RIO) to gain relevant patient information (mental/physical/risk/ historical and current issues prior to social visits) & to feedback and report on patient / carer contact.
• To liaise with social workers and ward staff prior to supporting any visit and feedback to the wider MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) about visits or issues raised in carer contact via the Trust wide RIO patient recording system.
• To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records or other confidential information.
• To support and be on the ward if we are there to release a ward staff member to enable an onsite or purple visit to go ahead.
• To assist organising and supporting social visitor meetings and involvement events at Rampton Hospital. To develop and ensure carer involvement.
• Support planned collaborative events at specific points of the year (e.g. National Volunteering Week, Mental Health Awareness Week, National Carers Week, patient Oscar events etc) to share and celebrate the positive contribution volunteers and Carers make to our organisation, our services and to the lives of patients.
• To support ward staff in the implementation the patient / carer communication plans.
• To support relevant carer awareness training sessions to staff as required.
• To maintain safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust policy, and Local Authority procedure and guidance, including making timely child and adult safeguarding referrals, as required.

Please read job description and person specification for more details.

NB: this is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be changed in line with service needs in conjunction with the post holder.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.

Job description Job responsibilities To manage and oversee the social visitor accreditation process through liaison with social workers, multi-disciplinary teams and security staff in line with visiting procedures and ensuring this is communicated to relevant departments. To act as Ward Carer Link for a particular care stream as part of the Triangle of Care (TOC) agenda providing 1:1 support, organise and facilitate any staff group sessions aiding with TOC assessments, carer information and attend ward community meetings. To improve patient and carer experience of the ward and enhance carers/ ward staff communication. To support and facilitate onsite visits between social visitors and patients often being the sole member of staff on those visits. This includes leading on onsite child and virtual visits. To organise and book any interpreters required for any social visit. To provide the technical instruction / equipment or assistance to ward staff if required for MS Teams Interpreters. To navigate clinical systems (RIO) to gain relevant patient information (mental/physical/risk/ historical and current issues prior to social visits) & to feedback and report on patient / carer contact. To liaise with social workers and ward staff prior to supporting any visit and feedback to the wider MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) about visits or issues raised in carer contact via the Trust wide RIO patient recording system. To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records or other confidential information. To support and be on the ward if we are there to release a ward staff member to enable an onsite or purple visit to go ahead. To assist organising and supporting social visitor meetings and involvement events at Rampton Hospital. To develop and ensure carer involvement. Support planned collaborative events at specific points of the year (e.g. National Volunteering Week, Mental Health Awareness Week, National Carers Week, patient Oscar events etc) to share and celebrate the positive contribution volunteers and Carers make to our organisation, our services and to the lives of patients. To support ward staff in the implementation the patient / carer communication plans. To support relevant carer awareness training sessions to staff as required. To maintain safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust policy, and Local Authority procedure and guidance, including making timely child and adult safeguarding referrals, as required. Please read job description and person specification for more details. NB: this is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be changed in line with service needs in conjunction with the post holder. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
• Demonstrate clear understanding of Safeguarding

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake essential training, particularly Positive Management of Violence and Aggression
• Ability to walk and escort visitors around the high secure site

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent registered qualification in Health & Social Care or experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting
• A good standard of general education including GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

Training

Essential

• Microsoft Office programs i.e. Database, Excel, Word, Powerpoint

Desirable

• Counselling skills training
• Carer awareness training
• Involvement, Experience or Participation training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with a mental health issue, or personality disorders
• Experience of working with patients/service users with a mental illness or personality disorder within a mental health care setting, e.g. community, hospital, prison, young offender institute or forensic unit

Knowledge

Essential

• Adult & Child Safeguarding
• Awareness of Carers rights and needs
• Confidentiality and data protection
• Knowledge of computer packages, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint IT Skills

Desirable

• Triangle of Care
• Knowledge of the principles underpinning diversity, equal opportunity, anti-oppressive practice & mental health
• Involvement, Experience and Participation ethos

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal with and prepare routine verbal and written correspondence
• Ability to communicate accurately, verbally, courteously and effectively with a wide range of patients, carers and staff
• To develop and maintain high level communication and relationships with a range of different teams across the hospital
• Good numeracy and literacy skills

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Commitment to covering a 7-day a week service, requires significant weekend and bank holiday working
• Access to own car and insurance for business mileage/or willingness to drive the hospital pool car (reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.)

Person Specification Values Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Demonstrate clear understanding of Safeguarding Physical Requirements Essential Ability to undertake essential training, particularly Positive Management of Violence and Aggression Ability to walk and escort visitors around the high secure site Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent registered qualification in Health & Social Care or experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting A good standard of general education including GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent Training Essential Microsoft Office programs i.e. Database, Excel, Word, Powerpoint Desirable Counselling skills training Carer awareness training Involvement, Experience or Participation training Experience Essential Experience of working with people with a mental health issue, or personality disorders Experience of working with patients/service users with a mental illness or personality disorder within a mental health care setting, e.g. community, hospital, prison, young offender institute or forensic unit Knowledge Essential Adult & Child Safeguarding Awareness of Carers rights and needs Confidentiality and data protection Knowledge of computer packages, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint IT Skills Desirable Triangle of Care Knowledge of the principles underpinning diversity, equal opportunity, anti-oppressive practice & mental health Involvement, Experience and Participation ethos Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal with and prepare routine verbal and written correspondence Ability to communicate accurately, verbally, courteously and effectively with a wide range of patients, carers and staff To develop and maintain high level communication and relationships with a range of different teams across the hospital Good numeracy and literacy skills Contractual Requirements Essential Commitment to covering a 7-day a week service, requires significant weekend and bank holiday working Access to own car and insurance for business mileage/or willingness to drive the hospital pool car (reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.)

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rampton Hospital

Woodbeck

Nr Retford

DN220PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rampton Hospital

Woodbeck

Nr Retford

DN220PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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