Job summary

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation. We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care. Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home kitchen it is vitally important to continuously ensure that you are mindful and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgro

Main duties of the job

We seek a Kitchen/Catering Assistant who thrives on making a positive difference to older people's lives. Duties include collaborating with the Cook and catering team to manage all kitchen processes like menu creation and plating. It's vital to respect religious and cultural meal preferences to ensure residents feel supported with high-quality care. As a key link between the kitchen and serving areas, ensuring smooth, enjoyable mealtimes is crucial. We value personal excellence, community spirit, kindness, and compassion, offering career development to support adults with their needs, while aligning with Akari Care's values.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to providing personalised care to elderly residents in our award-winning homes, ensuring they feel valued and respected. Our mission is to craft environments reflecting these values, offering residents the care they deserve. Guided by values we uphold passionately, we search for colleagues who embody and promote these ideals. At Akari Care, the focus is on creating supportive communities, providing opportunities for both professional and personal growth. We offer training, development, and a nurturing community atmosphere that respects and includes everyone, fostering a fulfilling career path.

Job summary

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation. We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care.

Main duties of the job

Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These processes include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feels directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care. You are expected to be mindful of individual religious and cultural backgrounds and how this might impact meal choices, while ensuring residents receive personalized service. As the critical link between the kitchen and serving areas, you will be conjointly responsible for caring for our residents. Successful candidates must match the values of Akari Care with personal excellence, community spirit, and a kind, caring and compassionate nature.

About us

Akari Care's mission is to deliver personalized care for the elderly in their award-winning homes. Creating an environment where every resident is valued and respected and received the individualized care they deserve is paramount to Akari Care. The organization upholds specific values and expects every new colleague to not only embrace but actively promote these values across the organization. Residents are at the heart of everything at Akari Care, and employees work collaboratively to ensure a supportive, personalized experience for all residents. The company invests in training and development opportunities, aiming to cultivate a work environment where both personal and professional growth is encouraged.

Job summary

We are looking for somebody who shares our idea of what a PCN should be - supportive of its member Practices, effective and innovative. You'll be prepared to work hard to look after your patients and work with the lead clinical pharmacist and pharmacy team, wider multidisciplinary team colleagues and PCN leadership team to maintain a resilient and sustainable PCN.

We would like someone to join our team who has at least 1 year experience working as a Clinical Pharmacist in General Practice.

Hours of work per week = 27 to 37 hours

The employer is Network North PCN Ltd

For an informal chat / visit please contact Marie Wragg, PCN Manager [email protected] or David Russell, Lead Clinical Pharmacist [email protected]

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or apply via NHS jobs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a prescribing clinical pharmacist who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists across the PCN which is made up of 5 Practices.

They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.

The post holder will be an integral part of the PCN, as well as part of a wider general practice and multi-disciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patient medicines information into and out of hospitals. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety, and augment clinical staff in the management of patients, with minimal support needed from the Lead Pharmacist.

As part of their employment, the post holder will ideally have completed the CPPE pathway and must be an Independent Prescriber, equipping the prescribing clinical pharmacist to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting.

The supervision and mentorship network will be provided to support the prescribing clinical pharmacist.

About us

Network North PCN is a well-established Primary Care Network in North Sheffield, with a stable patient population. We have a compassionate and supportive team. We are committed, friendly and flexible. Key info:

- 5 Practices within the PCN

- On site duty GPs, available for questions/queries/support

- System One and EMIS practices

- Approx. 45,000 patients

- Commitment to CPD

- Emphasis on teaching within Practices

- Forward thinking, innovative and keen to embrace new ways of working

- Multi-disciplinary team - including an Advanced Care Practitioner, Care Coordinators, Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, Mental Health Workers, Pharmacy Technician, Physician Associates, Physiotherapists and Social Prescribing Link Worker

Details

Date posted

11 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3905-26-0002

Job locations

Chapelgreen Practice

Thompson Hill

High Green

Sheffield

S35 4NF

United Kingdom

Mill Road Surgery

98a Mill Road

Ecclesfield

Sheffield

S35 9XQ

United Kingdom

Grenoside Surgery

60 Greno Crescent

Grenoside

Sheffield

S35 8NX

United Kingdom

Foxhill Medical Centre

160 Fox Hill Crescent

Foxhill

Sheffield

S6 1GA

United Kingdom

Ecclesfield Group Practice

96a Mill Road

Ecclesfield

Sheffield

S35 9XQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary key responsibilities

A prescribing clinical pharmacist at Network North PCN has the following key responsibilities in relation to delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

a. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas.

b. Be a prescriber and work with and alongside the PCN and general practice team

c. Work with the 5 Practices across the PCN as and where needed

d. Be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple co- morbidities (in particular frailty, COPD and asthma) and people with learning disabilities or autism (through STOMP Stop Over Medication Programme)

e. Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to help in tackling inequalities. Compared to a Clinical Pharmacist role, they must have a greater range of clinical skills relating to competences

f. Provide leadership on person-centered medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the PCN practices conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance) and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework, enhanced services/local enhanced services, Impact and Investment Fund requirements and also any local PQIS schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives

g. Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care

h. Have a role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams (including community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload

i. Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across the wider health and social care system

j. Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists (including mental health and reduction of inappropriate antipsychotic use in people with learning difficulties), liaison with community pharmacists, and anticoagulation

k. Be part of a professional clinical network and have access to appropriate clinical supervision.

l. To act as the point of contact for all medicine related matters, establishing positive working relationships

m. To consult patients within defined levels of competence and independently prescribe acute and repeat medication

n. To receive referrals and directed patients from triage services and other clinicians

o. To receive and resolve medicines queries from patients and other staff

p. To provide medication review services for patients in the practices and during domiciliary visits to local nursing homes

q. To manage a caseload of complex patients

r. To manage a therapeutic drug monitoring system and the recall of patients taking high risk drugs, i.e., anticoagulants, anticonvulsants and DMARDs, etc.

s. To deliver long term condition clinics and home visits, particularly for patients with complicated medication regimes, and prescribe accordingly

t. To provide pharmaceutical consultations to patients with long term conditions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team

u. To review medications for newly registered patients

v. To improve patient and carer understanding of confidence in and compliance with their medication

w. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

x. To encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the PCN

y. To implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system

z. To provide advice and answer medication related queries from patients and staff

aa. To organise and oversee the PCNs medicines optimisation systems, including the repeat prescribing and medication review systems

bb. To improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education, to improve performance against NICE standards and clinical and prescribing guidance.

cc. To develop yourself and the role through participation in clinical supervision, training and service redesign activities

dd. To ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. To apply infection-control measures within the PCN practices according to local and national guidelines

ee. To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a robust system

ff. Share expertise with the various students across the Practices and have students shadow them in clinic

gg. To support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies

hh. To actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

ii. To manage a caseload of complex patients and potential care institutions and to provide advice for the GP management of more complex patients or areas such as addictive behaviours, severe mental illness or end of life care

jj. To review the latest guidance, ensuring the organisation conforms to NICE, CQC guidance etc.

kk. To provide targeted support and proactive reviews for vulnerable, complex patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary care

ll. To handle prescription queries and requests directly

mm. To provide proactive leadership on medicines and prescribing systems to the organisation, patients and their carers

nn. To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisation

oo. To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss events

pp. To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

qq. To contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

rr. To attend a formal appraisal with your manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

ss. To attend pharmacy team meetings and other clinical team meetings

tt. To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19 or flu clinics) through advice or direct care

uu. To maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times.

vv. Carry out clinical audits

ww. Help the PCN prepare for Neighborhood working

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the prescribing clinical pharmacist may be requested to:

a. Agree and review prescribing formularies and protocols, and monitor compliance levels

b. Improve the data quality of medicines records and linking to conditions

c. Deliver training, mentoring and guidance to other clinicians and staff on medicine issues

d. Working in partnership with pharmacists and clinicians in local hospital(s), improve the safety and quality of prescribing after discharge from hospital admissions and attendance

e. Provide support to prescription administrative/dispensary staff

f. Produce pharmacy updates (e.g. Bulletins) and share other communications as needed

g. Develop a specialist area of interest

h. Work with community pharmacists, hospital pharmacists and other stakeholders in the medicines supply chain to improve patient experience and manage incidents

i. Support virtual and remote models of consultation and support, including e- consultations, remote medication review, and telehealth and telemedicine

j. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner

k. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties will be added and/or amended to suit the ever-changing needs of General Practice.

Job description Job responsibilities Primary key responsibilities A prescribing clinical pharmacist at Network North PCN has the following key responsibilities in relation to delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. a. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas. b. Be a prescriber and work with and alongside the PCN and general practice team c. Work with the 5 Practices across the PCN as and where needed d. Be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple co- morbidities (in particular frailty, COPD and asthma) and people with learning disabilities or autism (through STOMP Stop Over Medication Programme) e. Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to help in tackling inequalities. Compared to a Clinical Pharmacist role, they must have a greater range of clinical skills relating to competences f. Provide leadership on person-centered medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the PCN practices conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance) and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework, enhanced services/local enhanced services, Impact and Investment Fund requirements and also any local PQIS schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives g. Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care h. Have a role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams (including community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload i. Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across the wider health and social care system j. Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists (including mental health and reduction of inappropriate antipsychotic use in people with learning difficulties), liaison with community pharmacists, and anticoagulation k. Be part of a professional clinical network and have access to appropriate clinical supervision. l. To act as the point of contact for all medicine related matters, establishing positive working relationships m. To consult patients within defined levels of competence and independently prescribe acute and repeat medication n. To receive referrals and directed patients from triage services and other clinicians o. To receive and resolve medicines queries from patients and other staff p. To provide medication review services for patients in the practices and during domiciliary visits to local nursing homes q. To manage a caseload of complex patients r. To manage a therapeutic drug monitoring system and the recall of patients taking high risk drugs, i.e., anticoagulants, anticonvulsants and DMARDs, etc. s. To deliver long term condition clinics and home visits, particularly for patients with complicated medication regimes, and prescribe accordingly t. To provide pharmaceutical consultations to patients with long term conditions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team u. To review medications for newly registered patients v. To improve patient and carer understanding of confidence in and compliance with their medication w. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation x. To encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the PCN y. To implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system z. To provide advice and answer medication related queries from patients and staff aa. To organise and oversee the PCNs medicines optimisation systems, including the repeat prescribing and medication review systems bb. To improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education, to improve performance against NICE standards and clinical and prescribing guidance. cc. To develop yourself and the role through participation in clinical supervision, training and service redesign activities dd. To ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. To apply infection-control measures within the PCN practices according to local and national guidelines ee. To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a robust systemff. Share expertise with the various students across the Practices and have students shadow them in clinicgg. To support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencieshh. To actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professionalii. To manage a caseload of complex patients and potential care institutions and to provide advice for the GP management of more complex patients or areas such as addictive behaviours, severe mental illness or end of life carejj. To review the latest guidance, ensuring the organisation conforms to NICE, CQC guidance etc.kk. To provide targeted support and proactive reviews for vulnerable, complex patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary carell. To handle prescription queries and requests directlymm. To provide proactive leadership on medicines and prescribing systems to the organisation, patients and their carersnn. To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisationoo. To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss eventspp. To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmesqq. To contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governancerr. To attend a formal appraisal with your manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreedss. To attend pharmacy team meetings and other clinical team meetings tt. To contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19 or flu clinics) through advice or direct careuu. To maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times.vv. Carry out clinical audits ww. Help the PCN prepare for Neighborhood working Secondary responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the prescribing clinical pharmacist may be requested to: a. Agree and review prescribing formularies and protocols, and monitor compliance levels b. Improve the data quality of medicines records and linking to conditions c. Deliver training, mentoring and guidance to other clinicians and staff on medicine issues d. Working in partnership with pharmacists and clinicians in local hospital(s), improve the safety and quality of prescribing after discharge from hospital admissions and attendance e. Provide support to prescription administrative/dispensary staff f. Produce pharmacy updates (e.g. Bulletins) and share other communications as needed g. Develop a specialist area of interest h. Work with community pharmacists, hospital pharmacists and other stakeholders in the medicines supply chain to improve patient experience and manage incidents i. Support virtual and remote models of consultation and support, including e- consultations, remote medication review, and telehealth and telemedicine j. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner k. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties will be added and/or amended to suit the ever-changing needs of General Practice.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• - Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
• - Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisational skills with the ability to constructively challenge the views and practices of managers and clinicians
• - Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
• - Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
• - Clear, polite telephone manner
• - Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne
• - Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
• - Effective time management (planning and organising)
• - Demonstrate personal accountability and emotional resilience, and work well under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

• The prescribing clinical pharmacist:
• - Is a GPhC registered pharmacist
• - Holds a GPhC Independent Prescribing qualification

Desirable

• The prescribing clinical pharmacist:
• - has qualified from an approved 18-month CPPE training pathway that equips them to:
• a.Be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting
• b.Be able to assist Practices to deliver the key responsibilities outlined in the annual Network Contracted Enhanced Service Specification
• - Has a minor ailments certification
• - Has a medicines management qualification

Experience

Essential

• The prescribing clinical pharmacist has:
• - A minimum of one year working as a clinical pharmacist within a General Practice setting
• - An appreciation of the nature of and experience of working in PCNs and general practice.
• - An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• - Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
• - An appreciation of the NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners
• - Broad knowledge of PCNs and general practice

Desirable

• - In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• - Understanding of the mentorship process

Personal Qualities

Essential

• - Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
• - Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
• - Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• - Flexible and cooperative
• - Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• - Compassionate and maintain integrity
• - Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks
• - Problem solving and analytical skills
• - Ability to maintain confidentiality
• - Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety

Other requirements

Essential

• - Clear Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• - Evidence of continuing professional development
• - Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home

Desirable

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours where needed.

Person Specification Skills Essential - Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face - Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisational skills with the ability to constructively challenge the views and practices of managers and clinicians - Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports - Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions - Clear, polite telephone manner - Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne - Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters - Effective time management (planning and organising) - Demonstrate personal accountability and emotional resilience, and work well under pressure Qualifications Essential The prescribing clinical pharmacist: - Is a GPhC registered pharmacist - Holds a GPhC Independent Prescribing qualification Desirable The prescribing clinical pharmacist: - has qualified from an approved 18-month CPPE training pathway that equips them to: a.Be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting b.Be able to assist Practices to deliver the key responsibilities outlined in the annual Network Contracted Enhanced Service Specification - Has a minor ailments certification - Has a medicines management qualification Experience Essential The prescribing clinical pharmacist has: - A minimum of one year working as a clinical pharmacist within a General Practice setting - An appreciation of the nature of and experience of working in PCNs and general practice. - An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing - Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice - An appreciation of the NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners - Broad knowledge of PCNs and general practice Desirable - In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare - Understanding of the mentorship process Personal Qualities Essential - Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct - Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity - Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity - Flexible and cooperative - Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals - Compassionate and maintain integrity - Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks - Problem solving and analytical skills - Ability to maintain confidentiality - Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety Other requirements Essential - Clear Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check - Evidence of continuing professional development - Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home Desirable Flexibility to work outside of core office hours where needed.

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

Foxhill Medical Centre

Address

Chapelgreen Practice

Thompson Hill

High Green

Sheffield

S35 4NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.foxhillmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Foxhill Medical Centre

Address

Chapelgreen Practice

Thompson Hill

High Green

Sheffield

S35 4NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.foxhillmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Working closely, with nursing staff, physicians, allied health professionals and hospital departments, the ward clerk ensures timely processing of admissions, discharges, transfers and clinical documentation while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with hospital policies.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

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Job summary

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The post is full time, flexible working patterns and job sharing would be considered.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

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Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Job summary

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Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

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A typical day working in this team could include a visit to a mainstream school to carry out an assessment of fine motor function to support child's access to their learning, back to the office for lunch, carry out a home visit to support a child and their family to participate safely in activities of daily living then returning back to the office to complete admin tasks. There are opportunities to be part of development work streams as we strive to improve our service delivery and offer for the children, young people and their families.

About us

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic staff nurse to join the District Nursing Service in Rural Rothbury for a Community Staff Nurse. Working closely with GPs and Rothbury Cottage Care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a team member in an exciting service committed to providing patient centred care to patients in their own homes, residential care settings and in clinics. We are keen to provide our staff with development opportunities to enhance their skills, knowledge and career progression within the District Nursing Service, while providing high quality and safe service in line with the Trust Values.

Successful applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Community staff nurses work autonomously and as part of a team, reporting directly to their line manager, the community nursing team lead, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for a diverse group of patients with a wide range of conditions and health needs.

• The development and delivery of programmes of health and social care.
• The delivery of care and support to patients with a terminal illness and their families including the provision of emotional and bereavement support.
• The performance of skilled nursing care including aspects of assessment, wound management, palliative care and catheterisation.
• The performance of diagnostic tests such as Ankle Brachial Pressure Index using Doppler and the interpretation of the results to decide further courses of action.
• Performance of procedures which require fine dexterity and skill such as venepuncture, drug administration by injection and the removal of sutures.
• Interpretation of results and the communication of these to patients e.g. blood glucose estimation. Explaining aspects of care to patients and carers allowing the opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns.
• Maintenance and promotion of high standards of professional practice including the sharing of approaches and experience with others.
• Maintain a duty of care to patients, carers and colleagues through the exercise of personal and professional accountability.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England?

Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic staff nurse to join the District Nursing Service in North Tyneside for a Community Staff Nurse.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a team member in an exciting service committed to providing patient centred care to patients in their own homes, residential care settings and in clinics. We are keen to provide our staff with development opportunities to enhance their skills, knowledge and career progression within the District Nursing Service, while providing high quality and safe service in line with the Trust Values.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Community staff nurses work autonomously and as part of a team, reporting directly to their line manager, the community nursing team lead, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for a diverse group of patients with a wide range of conditions and health needs.

• The development and delivery of programmes of health and social care.
• The delivery of care and support to patients with a terminal illness and their families including the provision of emotional and bereavement support.
• The performance of skilled nursing care including aspects of assessment, wound management, palliative care and catheterisation.
• The performance of diagnostic tests such as Ankle Brachial Pressure Index using Doppler and the interpretation of the results to decide further courses of action.
• Performance of procedures which require fine dexterity and skill such as venepuncture, drug administration by injection and the removal of sutures.
• Interpretation of results and the communication of these to patients e.g. blood glucose estimation. Explaining aspects of care to patients and carers allowing the opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns.
• Maintenance and promotion of high standards of professional practice including the sharing of approaches and experience with others.
• Maintain a duty of care to patients, carers and colleagues through the exercise of personal and professional accountability.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England?

Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic professionals to join the District Nursing service, with various team lead posts available, to provide leadership and have accountability for the day to day management of the Nursing Team working with a Deputy Team Lead.

The post requires a high level of clinical expertise which has been developed through experience in practice. You will have oversight of the caseload and will apply your knowledge and skills in the management and delivery of complex patient care. We are dedicated to supporting continuing professional development and provide excellent leadership through mentorship, coaching and education for all grades of staff, to provide high quality patient care in line with Northumbria Healthcare Trusts Vision.

As a team lead the post holder will establish and maintain robust communication networks with patients, carers, team members, GPs and other professionals and agencies. You will act as a role model for the Community Nursing service, our patients and families exercising accountability for patient care in line the NMC code of professional conduct.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be responsible for delivering and leading highly specialist clinical care to their own caseload and service within their speciality area. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge.
• The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge. They will be responsible for developing new and innovative clinical practices responding to emerging knowledge and techniques and working with other services where appropriate to make improvements.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres.

We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and clinical lead specialist Speech and Language Therapist to lead on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) across Children's Speech and Language Therapy Services and the local area. The postholder will provide strategic, clinical and professional leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services for children and young people with DLD.

As the Clinical Lead for DLD, you will drive service development, quality improvement and innovation, while maintaining a clinical caseload of complex cases. You will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, intervention, consultation and training, support Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) processes, and work collaboratively with education, health, social care and voluntary sector partners to improve outcomes for children and families.

The role also includes providing leadership, supervision and mentorship to staff and students, contributing to research, audit and service evaluation activities, and ensuring services reflect current evidence, national guidance and professional standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician to shape and develop specialist DLD services while supporting excellence in clinical practice across the wider service.

Main duties of the job

Core Responsibilities of the RoleProvide strategic, clinical and professional leadership for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) services across Children's Speech and Language Therapy Services, driving service development, care pathway improvement and high-quality, evidence-based practice.

Clinical / Service DeliveryProvide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis, consultation and intervention for children and young people with DLD and complex communication needs, including contributing to EHCP and statutory assessment processes.

Operational and Administrative DutiesMaintain accurate clinical records and support service monitoring, governance, data analysis and quality improvement activities.

Leadership and Management ResponsibilitiesProvide clinical supervision, mentoring and professional leadership to staff and students, supporting workforce development and effective multi-agency working.

Research and DevelopmentLead and participate in audit, research, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives to promote best practice and innovation.

Financial ResponsibilitySupport the effective use of staffing, equipment and service resources to ensure efficient and sustainable service delivery.

Professional DevelopmentMaintain advanced specialist knowledge in DLD through ongoing professional development and contribute to the training and development of others.

About us

Royal Free London works within the West and North London Integrated Care System (ICS)is a partnership of organisations working together to improve health and wellbeing for everyone in west and north London.

The ICS includes the NHS, local councils, voluntary groups, community organisations and many others. We join up our work so people get better care and support, wherever they live.

As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.

North Middlesex University Hospital and community services (North Mid) is one of the Royal Free London's four hospitals.

The health unit provides both hospital and community care, helping to keep people in the best possible health at every stage in their lives.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum inclusive of Outer HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-8169650

Job locations

St Micheal's Hospital

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core Responsibilities of the Role

• Act as the Clinical Lead for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) across Children's Speech and Language Therapy Services.
• Provide strategic, clinical and professional leadership for the development and delivery of high-quality DLD services.
• Lead service developments, care pathways and quality improvement initiatives relating to children and young people with Developmental Language Disorder and associated speech, language and communication needs.
• Promote evidence-based practice and ensure clinical services reflect current research, national guidance and professional standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service transformation to improve outcomes for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.

Clinical / Service Delivery

• Provide highly specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, consultation and intervention for children and young people presenting with Developmental Language Disorder and complex speech, language and communication needs.
• Provide specialist advice and second opinions for complex cases, statutory assessments and Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments.
• Develop and implement highly specialist intervention programmes informed by evidence-based practice and outcome measurement.
• Produce high-quality reports for EHCPs, annual reviews, placement consultations and tribunal proceedings as required.
• Support the development of communication-friendly environments within educational and community settings.
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective and person-centred services that promote meaningful participation and improved outcomes.

Operational and Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records in line with Trust, HCPC and RCSLT standards.
• Monitor and evaluate service activity, performance and outcomes and provide reports as required.
• Contribute to policy, protocol and pathway development within the service.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, information governance and risk management requirements.

Leadership and Management Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership, clinical supervision and mentorship to therapists, assistants and students.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, induction, retention and staff development.
• Lead and facilitate clinical networks, communities of practice and professional forums.
• Contribute to appraisal and performance development processes.
• Lead projects and working groups as delegated by the Service Manager.
• Develop effective partnerships with education, health, social care and voluntary sector organisations.

Research and Development

• Lead and participate in audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and research projects.
• Promote the use of outcome measures and data-driven service improvements.
• Disseminate research findings and learning through presentations, publications and training activities.
• Maintain awareness of emerging evidence and developments relating to Developmental Language Disorder.

Financial Responsibility

• Exercise responsibility for the safe and appropriate use of clinical resources and equipment.
• Contribute to efficient use of staffing and service resources.
• Support cost-effective service delivery through service planning and evaluation.

Professional Development

• Maintain advanced specialist knowledge in Developmental Language Disorder through continuing professional development (for example, through NAPLIC membership and conference attendance)
• Participate in appraisal and personal development review processes.
• Undertake relevant training, research, networking and leadership development activities.

Job description Job responsibilities Core Responsibilities of the Role Act as the Clinical Lead for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) across Children's Speech and Language Therapy Services. Provide strategic, clinical and professional leadership for the development and delivery of high-quality DLD services. Lead service developments, care pathways and quality improvement initiatives relating to children and young people with Developmental Language Disorder and associated speech, language and communication needs. Promote evidence-based practice and ensure clinical services reflect current research, national guidance and professional standards. Contribute to strategic planning and service transformation to improve outcomes for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. Clinical / Service Delivery Provide highly specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, consultation and intervention for children and young people presenting with Developmental Language Disorder and complex speech, language and communication needs. Provide specialist advice and second opinions for complex cases, statutory assessments and Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments. Develop and implement highly specialist intervention programmes informed by evidence-based practice and outcome measurement. Produce high-quality reports for EHCPs, annual reviews, placement consultations and tribunal proceedings as required. Support the development of communication-friendly environments within educational and community settings. Ensure delivery of safe, effective and person-centred services that promote meaningful participation and improved outcomes. Operational and Administrative Duties Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records in line with Trust, HCPC and RCSLT standards. Monitor and evaluate service activity, performance and outcomes and provide reports as required. Contribute to policy, protocol and pathway development within the service. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, information governance and risk management requirements. Leadership and Management Responsibilities Provide professional leadership, clinical supervision and mentorship to therapists, assistants and students. Support workforce planning, recruitment, induction, retention and staff development. Lead and facilitate clinical networks, communities of practice and professional forums. Contribute to appraisal and performance development processes. Lead projects and working groups as delegated by the Service Manager. Develop effective partnerships with education, health, social care and voluntary sector organisations. Research and Development Lead and participate in audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and research projects. Promote the use of outcome measures and data-driven service improvements. Disseminate research findings and learning through presentations, publications and training activities. Maintain awareness of emerging evidence and developments relating to Developmental Language Disorder. Financial Responsibility Exercise responsibility for the safe and appropriate use of clinical resources and equipment. Contribute to efficient use of staffing and service resources. Support cost-effective service delivery through service planning and evaluation. Professional Development Maintain advanced specialist knowledge in Developmental Language Disorder through continuing professional development (for example, through NAPLIC membership and conference attendance) Participate in appraisal and personal development review processes. Undertake relevant training, research, networking and leadership development activities.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Degree or recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC Registered.
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of substantial postgraduate training or experience relevant to Developmental Language Disorder and associated SLCN

Desirable

• Leadership/management qualification or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs
• Extensive experience of assessment and intervention for Developmental Language Disorder
• Experience of differential diagnosis and complex case management
• Experience contributing to EHCP assessments and statutory processes
• Experience providing clinical supervision,

Desirable

• Experience of research, audit or service evaluation

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Advanced specialist clinical skills in Developmental Language
• Ability to manage highly complex cases and make autonomous clinical decisions
• High-quality report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and project management skills

Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential Degree or recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC Registered. Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Evidence of substantial postgraduate training or experience relevant to Developmental Language Disorder and associated SLCN Desirable Leadership/management qualification or equivalent experience EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential Significant post-registration experience working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs Extensive experience of assessment and intervention for Developmental Language Disorder Experience of differential diagnosis and complex case management Experience contributing to EHCP assessments and statutory processes Experience providing clinical supervision, Desirable Experience of research, audit or service evaluation SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential Advanced specialist clinical skills in Developmental Language Ability to manage highly complex cases and make autonomous clinical decisions High-quality report writing and presentation skills Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences Strong organisational, prioritisation and project management 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

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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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Micheal's Hospital

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Micheal's Hospital

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The successful candidate will participate in delivering the echo service with the North Middlesex cardiology department. The canddiate must hold a BSE TTE level 2 accreditation or equivalent and has relevant NHS experience in the field of cardiac physiology. The department in BSE TTE/training accredited and the successful individual will work alongside the team of 7 other BSE echocardiographers, ETP/registrar trainees , 4 imaging consultants and with the wider cardiac physiology team to perform transthoracic echocardiograms as well as assist with stress and transoesophageal echocardiograms. As a teaching hospital the successful candidate will be expected to support our trainee echocardiographers to achieve their BSE accreditation. The echo service is open 8am to 6pm on weekdays and also provide inpatient/outpatient weekend service. The individual will be expected to participate in this comprehensive service and flexible working pattern will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Personally perform and report echocardiograms to a high standard,meeting BSE guidelines and departmental local standards.
• Work alongside the lead cardiac physiologist to provide structured training to junior cardiac physiologists and doctors with a view to their subsequent BSE accreditation.
• Maintain own BSE accreditation by ensuring appropriate CPD is up to date and course requests highlighted to the Head of Department in a timely manner.
• To provide an efficient running of the technical service by prioritising daily workloads.
• To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of non-invasive, technical cardiac procedures.
• Remain up to date with current evidence in echocardiography
• Ensures that all echo studies are accurately recorded in our reporting system and outcome appropriately on the patient electronic record.
• Ensure smooth running of outpatient echo clinics so that patients are seen on time and receive a high quality of care.
• To jointly oversee the day to day running of the echo service, ensuring that all equipment is operational, clean and that stock levels are adequate.
• Support inpatient ward echo service including portable echoes andurgent/emergency service to intensive and acute care units.
• Support specialist clinics such as TOE, stress echo, bubble, contrast and physiologist led valve once appropriate competency is reached

About us

We are part of the Royal Free NHS Trust that is renowned for its world class values. North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.

Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing.

We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.

For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to the role of Clinical Lead - Neurodiversity Speech & Language Therapy at part time hours to provide high level managerial oversight and service to all patients and staff within the Neurodiversity team located at Cedar House, within our St. Michael's Community Hospital site. The weekly hours for this role will be agreed at interview.

The successful candidate will work as part of the neurodiversity Enfield team for Children 0-6. This is a multidisciplinary team which is designed to provide a needs-led, family-centred approach for children under the age of six with neurodivergent learning needs.

Please note:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. The successful applicant may not work in Paediatrics upon completing their apprenticeship should no vacancies be present.

Main duties of the job

The role involves leading practice, providing specialist support to children and families, liaising with other professionals, and demonstrating a neuro-affirmative attitude to differences such as autism and ADHD.

The successful candidate will work closely with Health, Education, Social services and Voluntary services, Community Paediatricians, Therapists, Children with disabilities team, Health Visitors, School nurses, GPs Educational Psychologists and EASA. The aim is to provide a holistic approach in communicating and sharing advice, information and plans to all relevant parties and family.

They will also be a keyworker for a large number of families, and as such, will take the role of primarily liaison for the family in both positive and challenging times. The candidate will be expected to provide emotional and social support to parents and carers with additional needs and their families.

The post holder will possess advanced expertise in assessing and supporting children, young people, and families (CYPF) with neurodivergent learning needs. This will include managing a designated caseload, providing second opinions, offering specialist advice, and developing and delivering training for families and external services, such as healthcare providers and community partners.

About us

North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.

We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.

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Job summary

This Locum consultant post will support the service needs of the Glaucoma Ophthalmology service. This will ensure the provision of a high-quality service, with the development and maintenance of standards through clinical audit, evidence-based research and appraisal.

The post is based at North Middlesex University Hospital. The team comprises; 1 Glaucoma Consultant, 1 Paediatric Consultant, 2 Medical Retina Consultants & 1 Oculo-plastic Consultant.

Main duties of the job

To deliver, develop and lead the Glaucoma service

To support the Ophthalmology unit in achieving its goal of high-quality eye

Care for the local population of North-East and East London

To participate actively in clinical trials, research and teaching

To train allied healthcare professionals (AHP) in extended roles

Increase capacity for new glaucoma referrals

Increase capacity for follow-up glaucoma patients

Support the development and delivery of a virtual glaucoma service

Provide surgical procedures including glaucoma shunt surgery

Trabeculectomies, MIGS surgery and introduce contemporary surgical glaucoma procedures

Work collaboratively with optometrists

Deliver specialist outpatient glaucoma clinics.

Manage complex glaucoma patients, providing high-level clinical expertise.

Perform advanced glaucoma surgeries, including trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage devices, and MIGS.

Support rapid access glaucoma clinics as part of the regular timetable

Provide cataract surgery lists and manage in line with GIRFT recommendations.

Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and complex case management.

There is an expectation to be able to review at least 8 New patients or 10-12 F/U patients (depending on complexity) or a mix of New and Follow-up patients for each 4- hour session.

There is an expectation to be able to review at least 20 patients for a virtual glaucoma clinic per 4-hour session.

About us

Our trust has over 71,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Across our hospitals, our vision is clear: to deliver world class expertise and local care. We combine globally recognised clinical expertise with local and friendly hospital care to represent the NHS at its best.

Our mission is to be world class in terms of healthcare treatment, clinical research and teaching excellence. We aim to deliver and develop leading local healthcare in all our hospitals, to improve lives and help people thrive.

Job summary

Are you a clinical or counselling psychologist with significant experience in CAMHS eating disorder work, with a particular interest in working with young people with complex eating disorder presentations including ARFID? This is an opportunity to provide senior psychology input across our community service, including our severe ARFID pathway and our MDT intensive treatment service. Young people using our MDT intensive service often have complex presentations, including for example neurodiversity or trauma, and are at risk of inpatient admissions.

The service is the multidisciplinary North Central London (Royal Free) community CAMHS Eating Disorders team, and we provide community treatment for young people with eating disorders including ARFID. We have a lively and supportive psychology team, and as a senior member you would provide supervision and line management to junior colleagues.

We are a large and friendly MDT based in Hampstead in North London. There is plenty of opportunity for CPD and training, and to be involved in research. Visits and enquiries are welcome.

Main duties of the job

Providing evidence-based treatments (FTAN, FTBN, CBTE, CBT-AR, AFT) for child and adolescent eating disorders including ARFID as part of the multidisciplinary team, and in conjunction with partner agencies.

Providing psychological input for patients in our intensive service; through MDT forums, staff support, and some direct work with patients when needed

In conjunction with the assistant psychologist, to oversee and develop the collection and analysis of outcome data for the intensive service

Providing psychological therapy focussed on common psychological maintaining factors for eating disorders, such as anxiety, mood problems, perfectionism, poor self-esteem, and emotion regulation difficulties.

Providing consultation and supervision to junior psychologists and other members of the team as appropriate

About us

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job summary

Join Bradley Complex Care in Bradley as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors. Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service. Youll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. Theres also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Main duties of the job

Join Bradley Complex Care in Bradley as a Maintenance Assistant to help create a well-presented and safe environment for vulnerable people. You will ensure the services facilities are fit for purpose, conduct audits to identify and repair faults, ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff, and visitors. Working with a team, you will handle various maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors for the upkeep of the service. All necessary training will be provided to help you make a positive difference and change lives. There are many courses available to develop your career. Elysium Healthcare offers support and opportunities to achieve your career goals.

About us

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there's an opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network extending across 10 countries and over 86,000 employees. Elysium follows safer recruitment for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive recruitment. All staff must promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. Candidates are subject to a DBS disclosure.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Learning Disability Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Farmfield Hospital and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As an experienced Learning Disability Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a d

Main duties of the job

As a Learning Disability Nurse at Farmfield Hospital, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing care to adult men with mental health illnesses, including personality disorders and substance misuse issues. You will ensure high-quality care for these individuals and assist colleagues to promote teamwork. Your daily responsibilities will include nursing care, assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, mentoring team members, and maintaining accurate records. You'll work in a dynamic and engaging environment with a focus on compassionate care, and have prospects for career development and wellbeing support.

About us

Elysium Healthcare employs over 8,000 people and operates more than 80 services across England and Wales, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and others. The organization is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity with over 86,000 employees in 10 countries. Elysium emphasizes inclusive recruitment practices and has a strong commitment to safeguarding the welfare of service users. Benefits of working with Elysium include career growth opportunities, well-being support, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to aid employees' personal and professional growth.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1561902940

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Learning Disability Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Farmfield Hospital and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Learning Disability Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing

As a qualified RNLD, you will ensure people with enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and behaviours that challenge receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working:

Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN

You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, which is a large purpose-built medium-secure service with good facilities. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will provide care and support for adult men 18+ with a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and behaviours that challenge.

Farmfield is located North West of Gatwick airport near the village of Hookwood, It is easiest to reach the site by car.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary up to £41,708
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you an experienced Learning Disability Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Farmfield Hospital and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As an experienced Learning Disability Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career. What you will be doing As a qualified RNLD, you will ensure people with enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and behaviours that challenge receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork. The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include: Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care Providing mentorship and support to team members Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided Skills and knowledge you will have: A relevant nursing qualification NMC registration Strong team-working skills A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice Where you will be working: Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, which is a large purpose-built medium-secure service with good facilities. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will provide care and support for adult men 18+ with a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and behaviours that challenge. Farmfield is located North West of Gatwick airport near the village of Hookwood, It is easiest to reach the site by car. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary up to £41,708 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration are required. Other important skills include strong team-working skills, high self-motivation, a flexible approach, compassion, and a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration are required. Other important skills include strong team-working skills, high self-motivation, a flexible approach, compassion, and a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional operational leader to join Team LNWH as Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director for Central Middlesex Hospital and the North West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead the Trust's elective care, performance and improvement agenda, supporting delivery of strategic priorities and providing assurance to the Board, regulators and system partners. You will oversee operational performance, finance and digital services, ensuring data-driven decision-making that improves patient outcomes, access and experience.

As Managing Director, you will provide visible leadership for Central Middlesex Hospital and the North West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, working with clinical and professional leaders to enhance patient care, staff experience and service development.

The role includes responsibility for elective recovery, cancer performance improvement and Trust-wide digital operations, including digital transformation and optimisation of the electronic patient record. You will also contribute to the North West London Acute Provider Group, supporting collaboration and service improvement across organisational boundaries.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformation, improve access and outcomes for patients, and shape the future of planned care across one of London's largest NHS trusts.

Please contact James Walters, Chief Operating Officer, on 07770 685 815.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the post-holder will lead the Trust's performance agenda, ensuring delivery of NHS Constitutional Standards and providing assurance to the Board and regulators on performance improvement plans and outcomes.

The post-holder will oversee performance reporting, data quality, governance, and the delivery of accurate, timely and consistent information for internal and external stakeholders. Working across operational, finance, performance and digital teams, they will ensure a single, reliable source of information to support decision-making and strategic improvement programmes.

As a senior leader, the post-holder will work closely with Executive Directors to deliver operational and strategic priorities, contribute to Trust governance arrangements, and promote the Trust's vision, values and commitment to high-quality patient care and staff experience.

The role will lead the Trust's elective recovery programme and annual activity planning process, working collaboratively with clinical and operational teams and partners across North West London.

The post-holder will also act as Managing Director for Central Middlesex Hospital, providing site leadership, overseeing the Elective Orthopaedic Centre, and leading regulatory activity, including CQC inspections and improvement plans where required.

About us

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

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

We run major acute services at:

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

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

Job summary

Community Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

This post is for an Adult Consultant Psychiatrist position in the East Mental Health & Wellness Team (MHWT-E), based at Beam Park Health Centre, 2 Halewood Way, Rainham, RM13 8QZ.

This is a replacement, substantive, full-time post - 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 has also a daytime (9am - 5pm) Section 136 rota, with an approximate frequency of one day every three months.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing care to adults with mental health needs who are registered with a GP Practice located in the eastern part of the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham (plus a small number of patients who reside in that part of the Borough but whose GP is elsewhere). This roughly equates to residents of the Electoral Wards named East Brook, Alibon, Goresbrook, River and Village on the borough map in Section 3.1 below.

The successful candidate will provide senior medical support to the team, and direct input on clinical cases. The consultant will be expected to provide guidance and supervision to the team, work directly with adult patients (and their families), and liaise as appropriate with other external mental health providers, and acute hospitals.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to contribute to the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy inAshworth High Secure Hospital for a fixed term of 12 months.

Ashworth is a specialist psychiatric hospital providing assessment, treatment and care in conditions of high security for men aged 18 and above and its catchment area covers the Midlands, North Wales and the North West. Ashworth is one of only three high secure psychiatric hospitals in England and Wales. We support men with a serious mental illness or personality disorder who are detained under the Mental Health Act and are assessed as presenting a grave risk to others.

Working collaboratively with service users, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), we develop personalised care plans that promote recovery, maximise independence, and support progression through services in the most appropriate and least restrictive way. Our Speech and Language Therapy service delivers comprehensive assessment and a wide range of evidence-based individual and group interventions tailored to the holistic needs of the population we serve. Care is underpinned by the principles of trauma-informed and recovery-focused practice. All interventions are individualised and supported by robust risk assessment and management processes.

Whilst we are recruiting into a Band 6 position, applications would also be welcomed from those currently working in Band 5 positions.

Main duties of the job

To provide evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to service users who have communication and/or eating and drinking difficulties within the high secure hospital. The role will be integrated within the multi -disciplinary team and will work with the team to develop person-centred care plans.

Clinically, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide direct intervention to enhance communication to empower service users to actively participate in their care and treatment.
• Support the development of independence, and life skills.
• Reduce both offending-related risk linking to communication difficulties; and physical risk due to dysphagia.
• Support the wider team in providing a collaborative and accessible communication environment.
• Advocate for and implement reasonable adjustments that enable each individual to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced Speech and Language Therapy team to continue to develop the service. Supervision will be provided by a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.

Whilst the team support individuals with dysphagia, post-graduate dysphagia training and competencies are not essential for this fixed term position.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

350-SC8316385

Job locations

Ashworth Hospital

Maghull Health Park, Parkbourn

Liverpool

L311HW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification document for full details of this role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification document for full details of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Speech and Language Therapy qualification (BSc)
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist (RCSLT)
• Post graduate training/qualification in Dysphagia

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with provision of supervision and delegation to junior members of staff
• Experience of use of outcome measures for clinical evaluation
• Basic IT Skills (Microsoft Software: Excel, World, Power Point, MS Teams)

Knowledge

Essential

• A philosophy and approach that empowers people
• Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication and dysphagia
• A person -centred approach to service delivery
• Understanding of current NHS changes

Skills

Essential

• A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
• Ability to convey information and skills to direct care staff
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Flexible approach skills towards service change, demands and pressure
• Ability & willingness to travel across The Trust footprint.

Desirable

• Experience of providing clinical supervision (to students or SaLT staff)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Accredited Speech and Language Therapy qualification (BSc) Registration with HCPC Desirable Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist (RCSLT) Post graduate training/qualification in Dysphagia Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience with provision of supervision and delegation to junior members of staff Experience of use of outcome measures for clinical evaluation Basic IT Skills (Microsoft Software: Excel, World, Power Point, MS Teams) Knowledge Essential A philosophy and approach that empowers people Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication and dysphagia A person -centred approach to service delivery Understanding of current NHS changes Skills Essential A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights Ability to convey information and skills to direct care staff Good time management and organizational skills Flexible approach skills towards service change, demands and pressure Ability & willingness to travel across The Trust footprint. Desirable Experience of providing clinical supervision (to students or SaLT staff)

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashworth Hospital

Maghull Health Park, Parkbourn

Liverpool

L311HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashworth Hospital

Maghull Health Park, Parkbourn

Liverpool

L311HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate and motivated to use your clinical knowledge and assessment skills to support patients rehab journey?

In the South & West Exeter cluster, we have an opportunity for a motivated individual, with a keen interest in rehabilitation and promoting independence, to join the community rehabilitation team. This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity until 21/11/2027.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children with hearing difficulties? Do you enjoy combining clinical expertise with leadership and service development? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Lead Paediatric Audiologist to join our dedicated Community Paediatric Audiology Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality hearing assessment services for babies and children aged 7 months and above, while helping to shape and develop the service for the future.

As Lead Paediatric Audiologist, you will support the Operational Lead in delivering a safe, effective and patient-centred service. You will provideclinical leadership, operational management and specialist audiological expertise, ensuring children and their families receive the highest standard of care.

About the Service

Our Community Paediatric Audiology Service provides diagnostic hearing assessments for babies and children over the age of 7 months.

We are committed to providing accessible, family-centred care and delivering excellent outcomes for the children and communities we serve.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake audiological assessment of babies aged over 7 months, children and adults in accordance with British Society of Audiology (BSA) recommended procedures and national guidance.
• Practice autonomously as a registered professional, interpreting diagnostic findings and developing appropriate management plans.
• Analyse and interpret information obtained from medical history, otoscopic examination and audiological assessment results.
• Deliver rehabilitation and counselling to patients and families affected by hearing loss and tinnitus.
• Participate in peer review, clinical audit and quality improvement activities.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Paediatric Audiology Service, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and efficient clinic utilisation.
• Undertake line management responsibilities, including one-to-one meetings, supervision, performance management and annual appraisals.
• Develop and implement service improvement plans in line with organisational and national priorities.
• Manage the department's clinical timetable, ensuring capacity is maximised whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Investigate and manage patient concerns and complaints in accordance with organisational procedures.

About us

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision:Transforming Lives

Values:Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission:An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men's Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE4283-A

Job locations

Stapleford House Children's Centre

Stapleford Close

Chelmsford

CM2 0QX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for a full list of the main responsibilities for this role. Thank you for taking the time to apply for a role within Provide.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for a full list of the main responsibilities for this role. Thank you for taking the time to apply for a role within Provide.

Person Specification

UK resident

Essential

• Right to work in the UK, not requiring sponsorship

Meets requirements of the role

Essential

• Qualifications

Person Specification UK resident Essential Right to work in the UK, not requiring sponsorship Meets requirements of the role Essential Qualifications

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

Provide CIC

Address

Stapleford House Children's Centre

Stapleford Close

Chelmsford

CM2 0QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

Stapleford House Children's Centre

Stapleford Close

Chelmsford

CM2 0QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a substantive Band 8a Clinical Counselling Psychologist / Specialist Psychological Therapist post working in the new Maternal Mental Health Service within the Paediatric and Women's Health Psychology service at Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust.

The paediatric and women's health psychology service is a thriving department, which is committed to child and family centred care. There are opportunities for professional development through regular CPD, involvement in service improvement projects, and supervision. The paediatric and women's health psychology service is part of the wider department of Psychology in Healthcare, enabling collaboration and support with adult psychology colleagues. There are also close links with the doctorate clinical psychology courses at Newcastle and Teeside Universities.

The post will involve seeing women under the care of NUTH Maternity Services for assessment and therapy. This is a brand new service, and the post holder will work closely with the Consultant Clinical Psychologist to develop clinical pathways, robust processes for service evaluation, developing Patient Participation and Involvement in developing the new service.

• Interview Date 12 November 2026
• 22.5 hours per week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

Work with women, birthing people and their partners receiving all or elements of their maternity/ neonatal care through NUTH, who are experiencing distress in relation to their pregnancy, maternity and birth experience, or those whose babies are admitted to the neonatal inpatient unit.

This will include those experiencing birth trauma, pregnancy-related anxiety and baby loss and bereavement

Provide a specialised and experienced psychological therapy service for patients with the most complex /challenging presentations, by assessing and treating own specialist caseload of patients, plus maintaining associated records. Provide this service across all sectors of care; providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapy.

Provide supervision and reflective practice space to both staff in psychology roles (e.g. Assistant Psychologist) and non-psychology colleagues (e.g. specialist midwives)

Offer advice and consultation on patients' psychological care to multidisciplinary teams, including medical, surgical and ward-based teams Liaise with relevant external services (e.g. Perinatal mental Health services, safeguarding teams).

Provide teaching and training (e.g. on DClin Psy; to wider maternity staff) Promote and assist the development of a trauma informed culture of care within wider maternity services

Utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

For further information on Careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit our website: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Excellent GPs wanted for hard but rewarding work.

Opportunity for development in specialist areas, with a strong ethos to develop portfolio working:

15-minute appointments as standard (phone, face to face, acute or routine)

GP partner led total triage system

Capping of capacity/appointments to protect our workforce

Newly qualified GPs do not do duty sessions for the first 6 months

Low number of GP visits due to a visits team of advanced practitioners

Medicines optimisation team managing prescriptions

Blocked appointments if you are mentoring other members of the MDT

BMA standard contract including PDP time

Named GP partner mentor with regular reviews

Benefits package including reimbursement of GMC and indemnity fees

Main duties of the job

Job Summary:

You will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. As a senior member of staff you will be expected to set an example to others, assist in supervision, education and training and to play a full role in target achievement and service development.

About us

We are well organised, innovative, and focused on high quality care. We have a long track record of training, supporting, and developing GPs from being trainees through to salaried GPs; some of whom have progressed on to partnership positions with us.

We are an adaptable, agile, and stable partnership, offering job security for any prospective employee. We are actively involved and integrated at regional and national levels, to promote general practice and secure its future.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has risen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Reactive Emergency Assessment Community Team (REACT) as a Registered Nurse. The REACT team is a multi-disciplinary integrated community service within ESNEFT incorporating OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotics Therapy), OOHs (Out of Hours) and Virtual Ward pathways patients.

Our team delivers excellent patient focused care to patients in the East Suffolk community. Could you be a valued key member of our team? We will offer an individually tailored induction, training and support for the successful candidate.

The role involves travelling throughout East Suffolk delivering acute care in patient's home as a part of REACT nursing team. The post holder will be working in an internal rotation. The successful candidate will be expected to work early shifts, late and night shifts including weekends and bank holidays. During out of hours between 18:00-8:00 the Nurse will be accompanied with a Health Care Assistant. Pool cars are available for staff use; however there may be occasions where you required to use your own vehicle for work purpose. In such circumstances , business mileage can be claimed in line with personal vehicle use policies. It is essential that the post holder holds a valid driving licence and has appropriate business cover for the use of their personal vehicle for work related travel.

Please note this role is not suitable for Newly Qualified Nurses

Main duties of the job

• To assess, plan and deliver healthcare for patients, for example with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
• To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
• To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
• To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users
• Triage, assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and develop care plans which may need to be delivered from a range of options.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented prior to initiating interventions.
• Following a holistic assessment, devise an individualised, evidence-based plan of care for each patient, modifying it as required.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

09 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, Part-time

Reference number

432-HR931-26

Job locations

Constantine House

Constantine Road

Ipswich

IP1 2DA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN Qualification (Part 1 of register) or equivalent
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Leg Ulcer Management
• IV Administration / cannulation
• ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
• Mentorship qualification is essential for the post, but not essential at interview
• Previous experience working in the community

Experience

Essential

• Proven ability to communicate effectively using the English language including where there are barriers to understanding
• Providing high standards of care & use own initiative
• Demonstrated ability to manage stressful situations
• Ability to undertake patient care and input accurate data/patient records
• Experience working in a team
• Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Clinical reasoning skills
• IT and standard keyboard skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN Qualification (Part 1 of register) or equivalent Current NMC registration Desirable Leg Ulcer Management IV Administration / cannulation ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent Mentorship qualification is essential for the post, but not essential at interview Previous experience working in the community Experience Essential Proven ability to communicate effectively using the English language including where there are barriers to understanding Providing high standards of care & use own initiative Demonstrated ability to manage stressful situations Ability to undertake patient care and input accurate data/patient records Experience working in a team Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids Clinical reasoning skills IT and standard keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Constantine House

Constantine Road

Ipswich

IP1 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Constantine House

Constantine Road

Ipswich

IP1 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Do you have good clerical skills? Would you like to help make a different to our patients?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Respiratory Department as a Medical Secretary, full time, fixed term until the end of March 2027.

We are looking for a hardworking, highly motivated team player who will also be able to work on their own initiative. You must have excellent communication skills and a friendly manner.

You should have a good level of clerical experience and good working knowledge of IT systems although full training in the use of our systems will be provided.

If you feel you have the skills to join our team, then you may just be the person we are looking for.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their career.

Main duties of the job

• To manage and support allocated Consultant and team in the Team Leader's absence.
• To ensure a high standard of secretarial and administrative service are consistently delivered by undertaking / delegating all required tasks and activities on a daily basis.
• To utilise the required technology / hospital systems including Evolve / Epic and any other new technology or system(s) that are introduced and support other team members to do so to deliver an efficient administrative and secretarial service.
• To recommend and support the implementation of service improvements to own and team working practice to improve workflow.
• To train and develop other team members to ensure competencies are developed, sustained and updated and to deliver the required administrative and secretarial service in a changing working environment.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A