Job summary

Are you a customer-focused and self-motivated individual with a passion for getting things right? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by delivering high quality care to service users.

Due to the implementation of a new IT system, we are looking for a number of enthusiastic Screening Officers to join the CSAS team on a temporary basis. The team of over 100 staff provides a pivotal role in the National Call and Recall service for Cervical Cancer Screening. The Screening Officer is a key role in ensuring that all participants of the programme are called for screening and receive their results

Main duties of the job

This role will be responsible for:

• To co-ordinate and ensure high quality administrative support for the Cervical Screening service within North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).
• The Screening Officer will ensure allocated cases are processed in line with the Work Instructions.
• The Screening Officer will be representing NECS in delivering call and recall provision nationally and will also support the wider aspects of the cervical screening programme e.g. cease and delays; incidents; comms; cytology laboratory results etc.
• The post will involve close working with other colleagues within NECS, NHSE and PHE to support the delivery of a successful service.
• To answer general telephone enquiries from GPs, surgery staff, screening office staff and laboratories and other health care professionals.
• To provide the information needed by members of the Cervical Screening Team to carry out end-to-end processing to allocate CRM work, using the Work Allocation Work Instruction.

About us

At NECS we are very proud to be part of the NHS England family. We are one of the very few truly customer-owned entities within the NHS. We have grown from our roots in the North East to be an NHS business with customers the length and breadth of the UK and further abroad. Our customer base has diversified significantly over this period, and we are now very pleased to be serving NHS providers as well as commissioners, NHSE regions, Local Authorities, General Practices and national NHSE Directorates.

NECS combines specialist skills and expertise with scale and resilience to achieve required results. We combine core NHS values with a sharp focus on customer care and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. We very much see ourselves as a key partner in the future success of the healthcare system and we take our share of the responsibility for shaping effective delivery.

Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. Were passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that as well as an excellent benefits package including generous holidays and pension plus free car parking and access to NHS discounts.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

I9869-CSAS-7978

Job locations

Falcon House

Fulwood Park, Caxton Road

Preston

PR2 9NZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

• To co-ordinate and ensure high quality administrative support for the CervicalScreening service within North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).
• The Screening Officer will ensure allocated cases are processed in line with theStandard Operating Procedures.
• The Screening Officer will be representing NECS in delivering call and recallprovision nationally and will also support the wider aspects of the cervical screeningprogramme e.g. cease and delays; incidents; comms; cytology laboratory results etc.
• The post will involve close working with other colleagues within NECS, NHSE andPHE to support the delivery of a successful service
• To answer general telephone enquiries from GPs, surgery staff, screening officestaff and laboratories and general public
• To provide the information needed by members of the Cervical Screening Team tocarry out end-to-end processing to allocate CRM work, using the Work AllocationSOP.

DIMENSIONS

This role supports the National Cervical Screening Programme and is vital in supportingwomens health and saving lives ensuring that women receive invites/reminders, processestest results by:

• Providing Prior Notification Lists (PNLs) of patients eligible for screening to GPpractices;
• Sending out call and recall letters to patients eligible for cervical screening tests;
• Notifying patients of test results once we receive these from laboratories.
• To assist in the efficient and effective running of the Cervical Screening AdministrationServices (CSAS).
• To maintain the accuracy of clinical and demographic information in a specialised database (The NHS Information Authority National Screening Programmes ExeterSystem) including the upload, processing and validating of large batches of clinicalresults and the resolving of any discrepancies or anomalies in the data in an end to endprocess.
• To prepare quality check and distribute all printed material associated with the CervicalCytology Screening schemes within national and local timescales and auditrequirements. To provide information and advice to users of the scheme including thegeneral public.

KEY RESULT AREAS

The post holder will:

• Contribute daily to the day to day running of the Cervical Screeningprogrammes.
• Allocation of CRM cases (if working on work allocation).
• Daily involvement with high levels of inputting using the screens and analysis ofjobs on systems, preparing and checking large numbers of invitation and resultletters, uploading and checking batches of electronic information including testresults and answering enquiries from users of the scheme some of which aresensitive and or complex which involves some analysis of data and facts.
• To be able reschedule and plan for any day to day adjustments that may berequired to deliver the screening service in line with the daily NHAIS andLablinks contractual deadlines.
• Communicates and processes complex and sensitive information and data relatedto for example notifying patients of test results.
• Contribute regularly to ensuring the screening service is delivered within theservice level agreement adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to deliver in line with customer expectations.
• Using the CSAS SOPs to ensure all cases are correctly administered and processed using appropriate systems in an end to end process daily.
• Adhocly respond to all telephone enquiries utilising the systems in place andact with initiative in responding to enquiries, complaints, incidents,correspondence and e-mails on behalf of the CSAS.
• Regularly support the Team Managers and Operations Manager in the collationof the reporting requirements for the CSAS in line with the specification.
• Encourages and co-ordinates the sharing of knowledge and lessons learntacross teams and projects to ensure effective working and learning.
• Participate in arrangements for cross cover during periods of annual leave andsickness.
• Assist in the induction of new staff (as a buddy) and staff training as required,participate and be updated in the ongoing technology packages which are/andwill become available.
• Contributes and proposes changes to working practices for the CervicalScreening service.
• Maintain the strictest level of confidentiality at all times.
• Be conversant and comply with the organisations, policies and procedures.
• The Screening Officer will be expected to work on their own initiative withinappropriate occupational guidelines, referring to the Team Manager as necessary.
• Co-ordinate the provision of high quality, professional, responsive and flexibleadministrative support.
• Support the delivery of excellence to customers.
• Carry out any duties as agreed with the Team Manager, commensurate with the grade of the post.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSETo co-ordinate and ensure high quality administrative support for the CervicalScreening service within North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).The Screening Officer will ensure allocated cases are processed in line with theStandard Operating Procedures.The Screening Officer will be representing NECS in delivering call and recallprovision nationally and will also support the wider aspects of the cervical screeningprogramme e.g. cease and delays; incidents; comms; cytology laboratory results etc.The post will involve close working with other colleagues within NECS, NHSE andPHE to support the delivery of a successful serviceTo answer general telephone enquiries from GPs, surgery staff, screening officestaff and laboratories and general publicTo provide the information needed by members of the Cervical Screening Team tocarry out end-to-end processing to allocate CRM work, using the Work AllocationSOP.DIMENSIONSThis role supports the National Cervical Screening Programme and is vital in supportingwomens health and saving lives ensuring that women receive invites/reminders, processestest results by:Providing Prior Notification Lists (PNLs) of patients eligible for screening to GPpractices;Sending out call and recall letters to patients eligible for cervical screening tests;Notifying patients of test results once we receive these from laboratories.To assist in the efficient and effective running of the Cervical Screening AdministrationServices (CSAS).To maintain the accuracy of clinical and demographic information in a specialised database (The NHS Information Authority National Screening Programmes ExeterSystem) including the upload, processing and validating of large batches of clinicalresults and the resolving of any discrepancies or anomalies in the data in an end to endprocess.To prepare quality check and distribute all printed material associated with the CervicalCytology Screening schemes within national and local timescales and auditrequirements. To provide information and advice to users of the scheme including thegeneral public.KEY RESULT AREASThe post holder will:Contribute daily to the day to day running of the Cervical Screeningprogrammes.Allocation of CRM cases (if working on work allocation).Daily involvement with high levels of inputting using the screens and analysis ofjobs on systems, preparing and checking large numbers of invitation and resultletters, uploading and checking batches of electronic information including testresults and answering enquiries from users of the scheme some of which aresensitive and or complex which involves some analysis of data and facts.To be able reschedule and plan for any day to day adjustments that may berequired to deliver the screening service in line with the daily NHAIS andLablinks contractual deadlines.Communicates and processes complex and sensitive information and data relatedto for example notifying patients of test results.Contribute regularly to ensuring the screening service is delivered within theservice level agreement adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to deliver in line with customer expectations.Using the CSAS SOPs to ensure all cases are correctly administered and processed using appropriate systems in an end to end process daily.Adhocly respond to all telephone enquiries utilising the systems in place andact with initiative in responding to enquiries, complaints, incidents,correspondence and e-mails on behalf of the CSAS.Regularly support the Team Managers and Operations Manager in the collationof the reporting requirements for the CSAS in line with the specification.Encourages and co-ordinates the sharing of knowledge and lessons learntacross teams and projects to ensure effective working and learning.Participate in arrangements for cross cover during periods of annual leave andsickness.Assist in the induction of new staff (as a buddy) and staff training as required,participate and be updated in the ongoing technology packages which are/andwill become available.Contributes and proposes changes to working practices for the CervicalScreening service.Maintain the strictest level of confidentiality at all times.Be conversant and comply with the organisations, policies and procedures.The Screening Officer will be expected to work on their own initiative withinappropriate occupational guidelines, referring to the Team Manager as necessary.Co-ordinate the provision of high quality, professional, responsive and flexibleadministrative support.Support the delivery of excellence to customers.Carry out any duties as agreed with the Team Manager, commensurate with the grade of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education 5 GCSE or equivalent including Mathematics & English or equivalent experience.
• Experience of using Microsoft office systems including Word, Excel.
• Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience of using either a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, or other IT systems as a key part of a day-to-day role.

Experience

Essential

• Customer case handling and administrative processing experience in PCS related or other key services where customers and achievement of defined SLAs are important - minimum 1 year.
• Knowledge of relevant administration systems.
• Excellent standard of customer interaction and verbal communication.
• Familiar with working in an office environment.
• Excellent communication skills including an excellent standard of written and spoken English.
• Ability to operate an IT and telephone system (with the appropriate training and support).
• Internal and external customer focus.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Advanced keyboard skills.
• Effective communication skills (oral & written).
• Ability to use initiative and work to demanding deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills, manage a number of tasks
• at any one time.

Desirable

• Able to organise own workload and prioritise.
• Ability to develop good communication links with management and staff at all levels across the organisation and other agencies.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Takes responsibility for both their individual performance and their contribution to team performance.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and common sense in relation to contact handling and resolution of open cases to the satisfaction of customers.
• Work well as part of a team and is responsive to the priorities and direction set by Team and Managers.
• Is willing to challenge and offer up constructive suggestions and feedback.
• Is willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction and operational SLAs are met.
• Deal with information in a discrete and confidential manner.
• Is self-motivated and goal oriented.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education 5 GCSE or equivalent including Mathematics & English or equivalent experience. Experience of using Microsoft office systems including Word, Excel. Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience. Desirable Experience of using either a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, or other IT systems as a key part of a day-to-day role. Experience Essential Customer case handling and administrative processing experience in PCS related or other key services where customers and achievement of defined SLAs are important - minimum 1 year. Knowledge of relevant administration systems. Excellent standard of customer interaction and verbal communication. Familiar with working in an office environment. Excellent communication skills including an excellent standard of written and spoken English. Ability to operate an IT and telephone system (with the appropriate training and support). Internal and external customer focus. Skills and Competencies Essential Advanced keyboard skills. Effective communication skills (oral & written). Ability to use initiative and work to demanding deadlines. Excellent organisational skills, manage a number of tasks at any one time. Desirable Able to organise own workload and prioritise. Ability to develop good communication links with management and staff at all levels across the organisation and other agencies. Other Requirements Essential Takes responsibility for both their individual performance and their contribution to team performance. Demonstrates a high level of initiative and common sense in relation to contact handling and resolution of open cases to the satisfaction of customers. Work well as part of a team and is responsive to the priorities and direction set by Team and Managers. Is willing to challenge and offer up constructive suggestions and feedback. Is willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction and operational SLAs are met. Deal with information in a discrete and confidential manner. Is self-motivated and goal oriented.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Falcon House

Fulwood Park, Caxton Road

Preston

PR2 9NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Falcon House

Fulwood Park, Caxton Road

Preston

PR2 9NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a customer-focused and self-motivated individual with a passion for getting things right? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by delivering high quality care to service users.

Due to the implementation of a new IT system, we are looking for a number of enthusiastic Screening Officers to join the CSAS team on a temporary basis. The team of over 100 staff provides a pivotal role in the National Call and Recall service for Cervical Cancer Screening. The Screening Officer is a key role in ensuring that all participants of the programme are called for screening and receive their results.

This role is based at the Lister House office in Gildersome, Leeds.

Main duties of the job

This role will be responsible for:

• To co-ordinate and ensure high quality administrative support for the Cervical Screening service within North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).
• The Screening Officer will ensure allocated cases are processed in line with the Work Instructions.
• The Screening Officer will be representing NECS in delivering call and recall provision nationally and will also support the wider aspects of the cervical screening programme e.g. cease and delays; incidents; comms; cytology laboratory results etc.
• The post will involve close working with other colleagues within NECS, NHSE and PHE to support the delivery of a successful service.
• To answer general telephone enquiries from GPs, surgery staff, screening office staff and laboratories and other health care professionals.
• To provide the information needed by members of the Cervical Screening Team to carry out end-to-end processing to allocate CRM work, using the Work Allocation Work Instruction.

About us

At NECS we are very proud to be part of the NHS England family. We are one of the very few truly customer-owned entities within the NHS. We have grown from our roots in the North East to be an NHS business with customers the length and breadth of the UK and further abroad. Our customer base has diversified significantly over this period, and we are now very pleased to be serving NHS providers as well as commissioners, NHSE regions, Local Authorities, General Practices and national NHSE Directorates.

NECS combines specialist skills and expertise with scale and resilience to achieve required results. We combine core NHS values with a sharp focus on customer care and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. We very much see ourselves as a key partner in the future success of the healthcare system and we take our share of the responsibility for shaping effective delivery.

Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. Were passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that as well as an excellent benefits package including generous holidays and pension plus free car parking and access to NHS discounts.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

I9869-CSAS-7979

Job locations

Lister House, Unit B, Plaza 27

Gelderd Road

Leeds

LS27 7JN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

• To co-ordinate and ensure high quality administrative support for the CervicalScreening service within North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).
• The Screening Officer will ensure allocated cases are processed in line with theStandard Operating Procedures.
• The Screening Officer will be representing NECS in delivering call and recallprovision nationally and will also support the wider aspects of the cervical screeningprogramme e.g. cease and delays; incidents; comms; cytology laboratory results etc.
• The post will involve close working with other colleagues within NECS, NHSE andPHE to support the delivery of a successful service.
• To answer general telephone enquiries from GPs, surgery staff, screening officestaff and laboratories and general publicTo provide the information needed by members of the Cervical Screening Team tocarry out end to end processing to allocate CRM work, using the Work Allocation SOP.
• To provide the information needed by members of the Cervical Screening Team tocarry out end-to-end processing to allocate CRM work, using the Work Allocation SOP.

DIMENSIONS

This role supports the National Cervical Screening Programme and is vital in supportingwomens health and saving lives ensuring that women receive invites/reminders, processestest results by:

• Providing Prior Notification Lists (PNLs) of patients eligible for screening to GPpractices;sending out call and recall letters to patients eligible for cervical screening tests.
• Sending out call and recall letters to patients eligible for cervical screening tests.
• Notifying patients of test results once we receive these from laboratories.
• To assist in the efficient and effective running of the Cervical Screening AdministrationServices (CSAS).
• To maintain the accuracy of clinical and demographic information in a specialised database (The NHS Information Authority National Screening Programmes ExeterSystem) including the upload, processing and validating of large batches of clinicalresults and the resolving of any discrepancies or anomalies in the data in an end to endprocess.
• To prepare quality check and distribute all printed material associated with the CervicalCytology Screening schemes within national and local timescales and auditrequirements.
• To provide information and advice to users of the scheme including thegeneral public.

KEY RESULT AREAS

The post holder will:

• Contribute daily to the day to day running of the Cervical Screeningprogrammes.
• Allocation of CRM cases (if working on work allocation).
• Daily involvement with high levels of inputting using the screens and analysis ofjobs on systems, preparing and checking large numbers of invitation and resultletters, uploading and checking batches of electronic information including testresults and answering enquiries from users of the scheme some of which aresensitive and/or complex which involves some analysis of data and facts.
• To be able reschedule and plan for any day to day adjustments that may berequired to deliver the screening service in line with the daily NHAIS andLablinks contractual deadlines.
• Communicates and processes complex and sensitive information/data relatedto for example notifying patients of test results.
• Contribute regularly to ensuring the screening service is delivered within theservice level agreement adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to deliver in line with customer expectations.
• Using the CSAS SOPs to ensure all cases are correctly administered and processed using appropriate systems in an end to end process daily.
• Adhocly respond to all telephone enquiries utilising the systems in place andact with initiative in responding to enquiries, complaints, incidents,correspondence and e-mails on behalf of the CSAS.
• Regularly support the Team Managers and Operations Manager in the collationof the reporting requirements for the CSAS in line with the specification.
• Encourages and co-ordinates the sharing of knowledge and lessons learntacross teams and projects to ensure effective working and learning.
• Participate in arrangements for cross cover during periods of annual leave andsickness.
• Assist in the induction of new staff (as a buddy) and staff training as required,participate and be updated in the ongoing technology packages which are/andwill become available.
• Contributes and proposes changes to working practices for the CervicalScreening service.
• Maintain the strictest level of confidentiality at all times.
• Be conversant and comply with the organisations, policies and procedures.
• The Screening Officer will be expected to work on their own initiative withinappropriate occupational guidelines, referring to the Team Manager as necessary.
• Co-ordinate the provision of high quality, professional, responsive and flexibleadministrative support.
• Support the delivery of excellence to customers.
• Carry out any duties as agreed with the Team Manager, commensurate withthe grade of the post.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSETo co-ordinate and ensure high quality administrative support for the CervicalScreening service within North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).The Screening Officer will ensure allocated cases are processed in line with theStandard Operating Procedures.The Screening Officer will be representing NECS in delivering call and recallprovision nationally and will also support the wider aspects of the cervical screeningprogramme e.g. cease and delays; incidents; comms; cytology laboratory results etc.The post will involve close working with other colleagues within NECS, NHSE andPHE to support the delivery of a successful service.To answer general telephone enquiries from GPs, surgery staff, screening officestaff and laboratories and general publicTo provide the information needed by members of the Cervical Screening Team tocarry out end to end processing to allocate CRM work, using the Work Allocation SOP.To provide the information needed by members of the Cervical Screening Team tocarry out end-to-end processing to allocate CRM work, using the Work Allocation SOP.DIMENSIONSThis role supports the National Cervical Screening Programme and is vital in supportingwomens health and saving lives ensuring that women receive invites/reminders, processestest results by:Providing Prior Notification Lists (PNLs) of patients eligible for screening to GPpractices;sending out call and recall letters to patients eligible for cervical screening tests.Sending out call and recall letters to patients eligible for cervical screening tests.Notifying patients of test results once we receive these from laboratories.To assist in the efficient and effective running of the Cervical Screening AdministrationServices (CSAS).To maintain the accuracy of clinical and demographic information in a specialised database (The NHS Information Authority National Screening Programmes ExeterSystem) including the upload, processing and validating of large batches of clinicalresults and the resolving of any discrepancies or anomalies in the data in an end to endprocess.To prepare quality check and distribute all printed material associated with the CervicalCytology Screening schemes within national and local timescales and auditrequirements.To provide information and advice to users of the scheme including thegeneral public.KEY RESULT AREASThe post holder will:Contribute daily to the day to day running of the Cervical Screeningprogrammes.Allocation of CRM cases (if working on work allocation).Daily involvement with high levels of inputting using the screens and analysis ofjobs on systems, preparing and checking large numbers of invitation and resultletters, uploading and checking batches of electronic information including testresults and answering enquiries from users of the scheme some of which aresensitive and/or complex which involves some analysis of data and facts.To be able reschedule and plan for any day to day adjustments that may berequired to deliver the screening service in line with the daily NHAIS andLablinks contractual deadlines.Communicates and processes complex and sensitive information/data relatedto for example notifying patients of test results.Contribute regularly to ensuring the screening service is delivered within theservice level agreement adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to deliver in line with customer expectations.Using the CSAS SOPs to ensure all cases are correctly administered and processed using appropriate systems in an end to end process daily.Adhocly respond to all telephone enquiries utilising the systems in place andact with initiative in responding to enquiries, complaints, incidents,correspondence and e-mails on behalf of the CSAS.Regularly support the Team Managers and Operations Manager in the collationof the reporting requirements for the CSAS in line with the specification.Encourages and co-ordinates the sharing of knowledge and lessons learntacross teams and projects to ensure effective working and learning.Participate in arrangements for cross cover during periods of annual leave andsickness.Assist in the induction of new staff (as a buddy) and staff training as required,participate and be updated in the ongoing technology packages which are/andwill become available.Contributes and proposes changes to working practices for the CervicalScreening service.Maintain the strictest level of confidentiality at all times.Be conversant and comply with the organisations, policies and procedures.The Screening Officer will be expected to work on their own initiative withinappropriate occupational guidelines, referring to the Team Manager as necessary.Co-ordinate the provision of high quality, professional, responsive and flexibleadministrative support.Support the delivery of excellence to customers.Carry out any duties as agreed with the Team Manager, commensurate withthe grade of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education 5 GCSE or
• equivalent including Mathematics & English or equivalent
• experience.
• Experience of using Microsoft office systems including
• Word, Excel.
• Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience of using either a Customer Relationship.
• Management (CRM) system, or other IT systems as a key
• part of a day-to-day role.

Experience

Essential

• Customer case handling and administrative processing.
• Experience in PCS related or other key services where customers and achievement of defined SLAs are important - minimum 1 year.
• Knowledge of relevant administration systems.
• Excellent standard of customer interaction and verbal communication.
• Familiar with working in an office environment.
• Excellent communication skills including an excellent standard of written and spoken English.
• Ability to operate an IT and telephone system (with the
• appropriate training and support).
• Internal and external customer focus.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Advanced keyboard skills.
• Effective communication skills (oral & written).
• Ability to use initiative and work to demanding deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills, manage a number of tasks
• at any one time.

Desirable

• Able to organise own workload and prioritise.
• Ability to develop good communication links with management and staff at all levels across the organisation and other agencies.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Takes responsibility for both their individual performance and their contribution to team performance.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and common sense in relation to contact handling and resolution of open cases to the satisfaction of customers.
• Work well as part of a team and is responsive to the priorities and direction set by Team and Managers.
• Is willing to challenge and offer up constructive suggestions and feedback.
• Is willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction and operational SLAs are met.
• Deal with information in a discrete and confidential manner.
• Is self motivated and goal oriented.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education 5 GCSE or equivalent including Mathematics & English or equivalent experience. Experience of using Microsoft office systems including Word, Excel. Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience. Desirable Experience of using either a Customer Relationship. Management (CRM) system, or other IT systems as a key part of a day-to-day role. Experience Essential Customer case handling and administrative processing. Experience in PCS related or other key services where customers and achievement of defined SLAs are important - minimum 1 year. Knowledge of relevant administration systems. Excellent standard of customer interaction and verbal communication. Familiar with working in an office environment. Excellent communication skills including an excellent standard of written and spoken English. Ability to operate an IT and telephone system (with the appropriate training and support). Internal and external customer focus. Skills and Competencies Essential Advanced keyboard skills. Effective communication skills (oral & written). Ability to use initiative and work to demanding deadlines. Excellent organisational skills, manage a number of tasks at any one time. Desirable Able to organise own workload and prioritise. Ability to develop good communication links with management and staff at all levels across the organisation and other agencies. Other Requirements Essential Takes responsibility for both their individual performance and their contribution to team performance. Demonstrates a high level of initiative and common sense in relation to contact handling and resolution of open cases to the satisfaction of customers. Work well as part of a team and is responsive to the priorities and direction set by Team and Managers. Is willing to challenge and offer up constructive suggestions and feedback. Is willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction and operational SLAs are met. Deal with information in a discrete and confidential manner. Is self motivated and goal oriented.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Lister House, Unit B, Plaza 27

Gelderd Road

Leeds

LS27 7JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Lister House, Unit B, Plaza 27

Gelderd Road

Leeds

LS27 7JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

London Central & West UCC are looking for Emergency Care Practitioners to join our team at West Middlesex Urgent Treatment Centre. LCW are currently working in partnership with Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Trust to provide clinical care at the UTC.

We are looking for an ENP who wish to work part time, Night Shifts to join our skilled clinicians and build a career, not just a job. You should be either NMC or HCPC registered, with experience working in urgent care.

Main duties of the job

Working Pattern:

2 night shifts per week from 19:00 to 07:00, covering 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays.

As an ENP in the Urgent Treatment Centre, you will be part of the team delivering excellent care to one of the most diverse populations in Northwest London. You will be responsible for the autonomous clinical assessment, treatment and/or referral or giving advise as appropriate. You will be responsible for handling a wide case mix, supporting GPs and ANPs within the scope of a typical ENP at an Urgent Treatment Centre.

You will be working autonomously in a fast-paced environment and part of a multi-disciplinary team which is supportive and open. ENPs play a vital role in the shaping of our UTC services, and you will be part of a team which is encouraged to be innovative and shape patient flow and streamline efficiencies.

In exchange, we offer a generous benefits package and you can opt in/remain in the NHS pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance program, and flexible working opportunities.

About us

LCW is a clinically-led, social enterprise provider of integrated urgent and primary care services to the NHS. We provide services across North West, North Central and North East London. We are committed to constantly improving our services to meet the needs of our patients and do this by working collaboratively with system partners to innovate and develop robust and effective clinical pathways.

We put patients and commissioners first, not profits. For over 25 years, LCW has been supporting Londons health system by working in partnership with other care providers to deliver value for money, responsive urgent and unscheduled care, ensuring patients get the best possible care in the right place, at the right time.

Our staff make a real difference in the lives of local communities, join us to see for yourself.

Job summary

We do not provide visa sponsorship.

The Contracts Manager will support the effective management, monitoring and administration of the Federations contracts and commissioned services. The post holder will work with Federation colleagues, GP practices, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and other partners to help ensure contractual requirements, performance standards and reporting deadlines are met.

This is a delivery-focused role requiring good organisational, analytical and communication skills. The post holder will maintain contract information, monitor performance and key performance indicators (KPIs), coordinate contract review activity, identify and escalate risks or issues, and support timely resolution of contractual queries. The role will work within agreed policies, procedures and governance arrangements, seeking senior advice where matters are complex, high risk or outside delegated authority.

Main duties of the job

The role is responsible for the day-to-day management of contracts and commissioned services, ensuring requirements, KPIs, deadlines and documentation are effectively monitored and maintained.

It supports contract development, variations, performance reporting, financial monitoring, risk management and quality improvement, while coordinating CQC compliance and regulatory readiness. The postholder will work closely with GP practices, PCNs, ICB teams, Finance, clinical and operational colleagues, providing accurate reports, maintaining audit trails, following up actions and escalating risks or complex issues appropriately.

About us

Havering Health is a membership organisation, and our remit is to deliver services on behalf of our Practices, PCNs and Partners. With them, we share the responsibility for delivering high quality, patient-focused services at scale for our communities.

Working in this way, we are able to maximise the opportunity of delivering flexible care as close to our community as possible as well as developing new services and responding to needs at speed and with impact.

Havering Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are groups of GP practices that have come together to work more closely together to improve the quality of care for patients in Havering. There are five PCNs in Havering: Crest PCN, North PCN, South PCN, Liberty PCN and Marshalls PCN. The PCNs include a wide number of staff and skill mix, including the ARRS (Additional Reimbursable Roles Scheme - Staff) and Havering Health supports the recruitment of for the PCNs. The ARRS staff provide a valuable resource and additional services to the PCNs and Practices in supporting the delivery of high-quality and integrated care to patients across Havering. This staff group supports the other hard-working staff in general practice.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Therapies Team at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. This role involves supporting the therapy teams to provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for a wide range of patients within the acute inpatient setting.

This role will primarily work within the medical specialties at St Helier Hospital, covering a diverse range of clinical areas including respiratory, cardiac, general medicine, and haematology. Working within these specialties offers exposure to a varied patient population and a broad range of clinical presentations, providing an excellent environment in which to develop knowledge, skills, and experience.

As an Acute Occupational Therapy Technical Assistant, you will work closely with qualified therapists to deliver hands-on patient care, supporting individuals to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximise their independence. The role includes assisting with the assessment and treatment of patients, facilitating physical rehabilitation programmes, and supporting safe and effective discharge planning.

This is a vital role within the therapy service, contributing to the smooth running of the team and ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality care. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering person-centred care and achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.

Main duties of the job

o To work closely with the Acute Therapies team to support the smooth functioning of the service in promoting rehabilitation and timely discharges for the inpatients of St Helier Hospital.

o To provide specialist and skilled assistance in the delivery of Acute Therapy services for adults and older people.

o To plan, review and independently implement rehabilitation and enablement programs for a variety of clients in varying settings, within a defined area of competence.

o To work closely with Multidisciplinary Teams and other professionals, particularly in relation to patient mobility and enablement, including assessment for and provision of appropriate equipment, and to assist in the development of good working relationships with statutory, voluntary and independent organisations.

o To contribute to the development of this role within the Trust and Acute Therapies

o To contribute to the provision of a 7-day service by participating in weekend rotas

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and can-do Business Manager to support the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Primary Care Collaborative.

This is a brand-new role and a great opportunity for someone who enjoys making things happen, building relationships and turning ideas into practical action.

The Primary Care Collaborative brings together voices from across wider primary care, helping partners work together, share learning and strengthen primary cares contribution across the wider health and care system.

Main duties of the job

You will lead a small portfolio of projects from idea through to delivery, help manage contracts and agreements, build strong relationships with stakeholders across primary care and partner organisations, and provide high-quality support to Board meetings. No two weeks are likely to look exactly the same.

About us

At Hartlepool and Stockton Health GP Federation our guiding aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. Relationships are key to everything we do and by working with our practice members and their Primary Care Networks, as well as other local partners, we strive to provide excellent services that help people to live their best lives.

The post will be employed and hosted by H&SH, but your day-to-day focus will be supporting the work of the Collaborative and its Board.

Job summary

Candidates who have applied for this vacancy recently and were unsuccessful in their application should not reapply at this time.

We have an opportunity for dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapists to join our outpatient musculoskeletal service. We can offer the successful candidates experience in our single point access service triaging musculoskeletal referrals for our 3 boroughs.Working alongside senior staff in virtual fracture clinic. In addition to gaining expertise within our highly experienced and supportive musculoskeletal team. There may also be an opportunity to work with our highly experienced hand therapy team.

You will need core orthopaedic, manual therapy and exercise therapy skills and an ability to adopt a bio- psychosocial approach to patient management. Experience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient clinic setting that provides physiotherapy for GP and orthopaedic services is essential.

All new staff appointed to posts at the Trust will be subject to a 6-month probationary period. This will give new staff members an opportunity to become familiar with the culture and working environment of the Trust.

Please note that interviews will be conducted in person only. Virtual interviews cannot be accommodated for this recruitment process.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries

To fulfil a teaching and supervisory role with peers, Junior staff and Students on placement

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.

We're proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Job summary

The Audiology Department are looking for a friendly and team focussed audiologist to support the provision of adult audiology services. You will be joining a diverse and friendly team of audiologists, admin and management, who are all focussed on providing the best possible service to our patients.

We are looking for an experienced Audiologist with an interest or specialist knowledge in advanced testing, tinnitus, balance, home visits or wax removal. We also provide a comprehensive adult audiology service including GPDR, hearing aid fitting and maintenance, and ENT support. All Audiologists are given an area of responsibility and would be supported with necessary training and development. We work four days a week which may suit clinicians looking to address work/life balance, prefer a varied working week or those looking for their next challenge.

Closer to central than you may think, Queen's Hospital to London Liverpool Street takes around 25 minutes by train. We strive to provide an excellent service to the patients of the Trust incorporating PRIDE values at all times. If you are an enthusiastic audiologist looking to join a friendly and progressive department who are looking to expand our service and clinical remit, we would welcome your interest and application.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Mark Newman, Head of Audiology, Queen's Hospital. Telephone on 01708 435000 Ext 2566 or email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities for patient/client care, treatment and therapy

Advanced procedures are performed as appropriate to the grade

To effectively manage a diverse Adult diagnostic & rehabilitations caseload and wax removal and/or tinnitus and/or balance diagnostic patients once competencies are demonstrated

Digital hearing aids are fitted to approved protocols including REM and HIT / coupler matching

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.

We're proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Registered Children's Nurse to lead the Enhanced Pediatrics Oncology Shared Care Unit (POSCU Level A) at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. This permanent post is 0.57 WTE (21.3 hours per week).

As Lead Nurse, you will provide strategic, professional and clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality paediatric oncology care, including infusional chemotherapy. Working closely with the Primary Treatment Centre (PTC), Children's Directorate, community nursing teams and partner organisations, you will help develop and enhance the service while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

Our Children's Services span Queen's Hospital and King George's Hospital, offering inpatient wards, HDU, CYPAU, a day unit with an established POSCU and hematology service, outpatient clinics, a Level 2 NICU, community outreach, and busy emergency departments. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team with strong nursing leadership and excellent opportunities for professional development, leadership training and academic progression through our university partnerships.

We are seeking a compassionate, dynamic and enthusiastic nurse with the skills to lead service improvement.

For an informal discussion, please contact Emily Bell, Head of Nursing, on 01708 435000 ext. 6558 or email [email protected].

Please note: Applicants must be Registered Children's Nurses to apply.

Main duties of the job

To work in close collaboration as a member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to contribute to the delivery of safe and effective clinical practice, education and training, practice, service development and research/audit within the POSCU 1A service.

The postholder will utilise management and leadership skills to contribute to nursing practice to improve the quality of care to patients in line with national guidance and policy in the care and management of POSCU. The postholder will provide support and advice to MDT colleagues and other professional groups internally and externally as an advocate for the Trust's POSCU service.

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.

We're proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Job summary

Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams (Complex Needs Service Line)

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with advanced skills in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, excellent multidisciplinary working, and the ability to provide consultation, supervision and support to colleagues.

You will be committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care, with experience of service development, quality improvement and psychologically informed practice. Excellent communication, relationship-building and partnership-working skills are essential, along with a commitment to equality, inclusion and co-production.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams while being supported by experienced Principal and Consultant Psychologists within a strong professional psychology network.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced Practitioner Psychologist to provide clinical leadership and specialist psychological support within community mental health services. The post holder will be responsible for delivering high quality, trauma-informed psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation for people with complex mental health needs, including cognitive assessment and risk management. Working collaboratively with service users, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues, they will promote personalised, recovery-focused care, uphold professional and statutory responsibilities, and contribute to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.The role includes leadership of psychological practice, supervision and appraisal of psychologists and trainees, development of staff training, participation in research, audit and service improvement, and contribution to policy, care pathway and workforce development. The successful candidate will work across an integrated neighbourhood team, helping to build strong partnerships with health, social care, voluntary sector and community organisations to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and support delivery of the Community Mental Health Framework.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,798 to £67,020 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

325-8271432-COMM

Job locations

Waverley Neighbourhood Team, Berkley House

Berkley House

Godalming

GU7 1QU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide specialist psychological leadership and clinical expertise, delivering high-quality assessment, formulation, intervention and risk management for adults with complex mental health needs. Lead and influence psychologically informed care, ensuring practice meets professional, legal and safeguarding standards while promoting personalised, recovery-focused support.Supervise, support and develop staff, including qualified psychologists, assistant psychologists, trainees and students, through supervision, appraisal, teaching and mentoring.Contribute to service development and quality improvement, including audit, research, policy development, care pathway design and implementation of best practice.Build strong collaborative partnerships with service users, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies to improve outcomes and ensure inclusive, equitable care.

See job description for full details.

Job description Job responsibilities Provide specialist psychological leadership and clinical expertise, delivering high-quality assessment, formulation, intervention and risk management for adults with complex mental health needs. Lead and influence psychologically informed care, ensuring practice meets professional, legal and safeguarding standards while promoting personalised, recovery-focused support.Supervise, support and develop staff, including qualified psychologists, assistant psychologists, trainees and students, through supervision, appraisal, teaching and mentoring.Contribute to service development and quality improvement, including audit, research, policy development, care pathway design and implementation of best practice.Build strong collaborative partnerships with service users, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies to improve outcomes and ensure inclusive, equitable care. See job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
• Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees (or completion within 6 months of commencement in post)
• Holds a drivers lincense and has access to a vehicle for work purposes

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

Experience

Essential

• Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
• Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group
• Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.
• Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees (or completion within 6 months of commencement in post) Holds a drivers lincense and has access to a vehicle for work purposes Registration Essential HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist Experience Essential Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work. Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Waverley Neighbourhood Team, Berkley House

Berkley House

Godalming

GU7 1QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Waverley Neighbourhood Team, Berkley House

Berkley House

Godalming

GU7 1QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Lead Occupational Therapist in Adult Mental Health

Are you ready to lead and inspire?

Join us as aLead Occupational Therapistin Adult Mental Health and take on an exciting role that combines leadership, clinical expertise, and transformative work.

Why This Role?

• Leadership & Governance: Provide clinical and leadership oversight and support to our adult communities' occupational therapists.
• Clinical Excellence:Retain a clinical role, ensuring hands-on involvement and impact.
• Flexible Working: Operate across the Trust, with responsibilities in Mid Surrey and Surrey Downs.
• Professional Development:Benefit from a robust CPD program and development opportunities.
• Innovative Practices:Utilize the Model of Human Occupation for assessments and interventions, offering both individual and group work.

Be Part of a Dynamic Team

• Collaborative Environment:Monthly leadership team meetings to drive strategic initiatives.
• Supportive Network: Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to mental health transformation

The position provides leadership across the adult communities and based at Community Mental Health Recovery Services in Mid Surrey . Based in 18 Mole Business Park, Leatherhead, the postholder will be expected to work flexibly within all the Communities services with travel to Elmbridge and across Mole Valley as need arises.

If you're passionate about mental health and ready to lead, apply now and be a part of our mission to transform lives!!

Main duties of the job

Job Overview

1. To provide compassionate and effective leadership to the occupational therapists within the service/locality/sector.

2. To contribute to the overall leadership of the service/locality/sector.

3. To provide high quality and evidence based occupational therapy assessment and interventions, both group and individual, to people with complex needs who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with the occupational therapy pathways.

4. To communicate effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies.

5. To provide supervision and mentoring to occupational therapists within the occupational therapy service.

6. To ensure the delivery occupational therapy student placements.

7. To lead on service development and audits both within individual services and the wider occupational therapy service.

8. To be an active member of the overall occupational therapy leadership team.

9. To actively contribute to the continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities within the wider occupational therapy service.

About us

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

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

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

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

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

325-8221820-COMM-A

Job locations

Based in Leatherhead with travel across Mole Valley and Elmbridge

18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road

Leatherhead, Surrey

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Job description Job responsibilities Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications, skills and experinence

Essential

• oOccupational Therapy professional qualification
• oExtensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience with people who have complex needs
• oExtensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
• oHighly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
• oExperience of contributing to service development/project work
• oExperience of providing supervision
• oExperience of supporting students on placement
• oExperience of representing occupational therapy within a service and Trust
• oDemonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills

Desirable

• oIn depth knowledge of group therapy and experience of facilitating groups

Qulaifications Skills and Experience

Essential

• HCPC registration

Person Specification Qualifications, skills and experinence Essential oOccupational Therapy professional qualification oExtensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience with people who have complex needs oExtensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches oHighly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models oExperience of contributing to service development/project work oExperience of providing supervision oExperience of supporting students on placement oExperience of representing occupational therapy within a service and Trust oDemonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills Desirable oIn depth knowledge of group therapy and experience of facilitating groups Qulaifications Skills and Experience Essential HCPC registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Based in Leatherhead with travel across Mole Valley and Elmbridge

18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road

Leatherhead, Surrey

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Based in Leatherhead with travel across Mole Valley and Elmbridge

18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road

Leatherhead, Surrey

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Permanent | Full-time

Join our dynamic team at Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service as a Genetic Technologist. You'll provide important analytical support, contributing directly to patient diagnostics through molecular and cytogenetic testing. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop your expertise across a range of modern genetic technologies, working with experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Degree (or equivalent) in biological science or a related discipline

• AHCS registered or committed to working towards it

• Substantial analytical experience in genetic techniques within an accredited NHS diagnostic laboratory or similar setting.

• Excellent analytical skills.

Interviews: We prefer in-person interviews to help us get to know you better. However, if you require a reasonable adjustment, you'll have the opportunity to request it during the interview invitation process.

Ready to advance your career in genetics and make a real impact? Apply now to join Sheffield Children's!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Genetic Technologist (B6), your responsibilities will include:

• Interpret molecular and cytogenetic tests according to SOPs and departmental protocols.

• Produce standard template reports for initial result reporting.

• Participate in routine tasks and rota systems, supporting service delivery.

• Contribute to quality control, safety protocols, and research activities.

• Collaborate with senior technologists to manage workloads and meet targets.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job summary

We have an exciting full time opportunity (37.5 hours per week) for an Occupational Therapist to join Gateshead's Community Older Person Mental Health Team. We welcome applications from experienced Occupational Therapists or those who wish to progress into a Band 6 role.

We are looking for a motivated and flexible Occupational Therapist to join our team. The post is fortunate to sitwithin a well-established and supportive Community Mental Health MDT and benefits from excellent support from the OT department. Here in Gateshead we encourage and support continuing professional development and have robust supervision processes.

The post holders will work in collaboration with the occupational therapy team lead and mental health colleagues to deliver and shape services. There will be opportunities to develop a wide range of clinical and non-clinical skills. You will work closely with team members and share responsibility for developing band 5 staff and unregistered staff and students. A UK Driving License and access to a vehicle for work purposes will be required for this post for community working. You will be based at one of the Gateshead Health Locations as directed by your line manager.

We welcome enquires so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to know more about this exciting role.

Main duties of the job

1. To act as an experienced autonomous practitioner, providing specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment for client's accessing the Older Persons Community Mental Health Service.
2. To independently manage a caseload, using evidence-based practice and patient centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
3. To manage and supervise junior staff and students and support with training and development of staff within the mental health team.
4. To work as a key member of the MDT.
5. The post holder will assist in the delivery of the occupational therapy service across community and acute care settings, a range of health and social care locations and the patient's own home.
6. To be involved in a variety of service improvement initiatives and support delivery of OT business plan as directed by Team/Service Lead.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job summary

Are you an experienced fire safety professional ready to make a meaningful impact across a major NHS hospital group? As Group Fire Compliance Manager, you will lead on fire compliance, provide expert advice to senior leaders, and help ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors across multiple healthcare sites. We're looking for a knowledgeable and influential leader with significant fire safety experience, strong technical expertise and a passion for continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, support major projects, drive compliance and champion best practice across a complex and rewarding environment. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making healthcare safer every day, where your expertise will directly contribute to protecting people and supporting excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

As the Group Fire Compliance Manager, you will provide expert leadership and specialist advice on all aspects of fire safety across a large NHS hospital group. You will lead on fire safety compliance, ensuring that all sites meet statutory requirements, healthcare fire safety standards and best practice guidance. Working closely with senior leaders, estates teams and clinical services, you will oversee fire risk assessments, audits, investigations and action plans, while supporting the development of fire safety policies, training programmes and compliance strategies. You will also provide specialist input into capital projects, emergency planning and fire safety performance reporting, helping to drive continuous improvement and maintain the highest standards of safety for patients, staff and visitors. The role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, lead complex fire safety initiatives and play a key part in creating safe and compliant healthcare environments across multiple sites.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job summary

Applicants will need to have a Talking Therapies Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) qualification for this role. Applicants without a PWP qualification will not be considered.

Please note, we are currently operating a hybrid working approach incorporating remote working and working face-to-face, from the community and our base in Swindon. Applicants will be expected to travel to the base as required.

The BSW Talking Therapies Service is a community based primary care psychology service working with our GP partners to provide low and high intensity therapy.

Our PWPs offer appointments to service users from base in Swindon and remotely from home. Appointments are mainly by telephone or video call with some face to face appointments being offered. Our integrated working supports close clinical contacts and a team based working environment with other health professionals.

We are a friendly and supportive team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.

The BSW Talking Therapies Service supports flexible working, part time and extended hours which fit in with a modern health care system.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for qualified PWPs who wish to continue developing their existing skills and progress with us to provide an outstanding specialist healthcare service treating common mental health problems to our service users.

Our focus is on high quality assessment and treatments which are carefully planned to offer a structured clinical day. Clinical skills supervision, case management and line management are offered in line with Talking Therapies guidelines with extra duty support available as needed.

We also offer the opportunity for staff to get involved in specialist areas of interest as a "champion". Current topics covered include support for younger people, equality, diversity & inclusion, service user involvement, wellbeing, and several others.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Job summary

Band 6 Respiratory Nurse Specialist - Two Full time posts (one based at West Cumberland Hospital and one based at the Cumberland Infirmary

The post holder will be highly motivated individual who has excellent care values, and a strong sense of team spirit to join our team to deliver high quality care.

The Respiratory Nurse Specialist will work as an autonomous practitioner within a defined clinical area, in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.

There will one post based at the West Cumberland Hospital and post holder will focus on general respiratory including non-invasive ventilation.

There will also be a post based at CIC where post holder will focus on pleural disease and pulmonary nodule work.

There will also be an expectation to be able to work across site to meet the needs of the service etc.

The Respiratory Nurse Specialist will be required to work within local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines and hold advanced physical assessment skills.

The successful post holder will be required to use their independent judgment to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of respiratory patients within a defined clinical area.

Main duties of the job

The Acute Respiratory Department is responsible for providing care of those with respiratory illness and lung cancer within secondary care at both outpatient and inpatient delivery.

The department acts as a source of expertise to medical inpatients working collaboratively with inpatient wards to ensure safe effective care of acute patients.

The department also acts as secondary care providing expertise, assessment, investigation, diagnostics and management to outpatients, referred following either acute admission or community referrals.

• To work independently at a specialist clinical level in the direct delivery of high quality care, making clinical treatment decisions based on advanced assessment.

o To provide clinical leadership and support regarding respiratory care to the nursing teams across the Trust and support colleagues in developing the Trust's respiratory service to improve the patient experience.

o To support Consultants with day to day clinical activity (to be determined according to need of specialist area).

o To provide in-patient areas with consistent high quality care and support of respiratory issues

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8221621

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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

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

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

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Evidence of continued professional development
• 1st Level Degree

Desirable

• Prepared to work towards necessary respiratory qualifications
• Recognised mentoring qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of caring for patients with respiratory illness.
• Experience of multi-professional working

Desirable

• Experience of teaching
• Experience of audit and research

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Organisation and negotiation skills
• Effective communication
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Flexible attitude to working
• Ability to lead and influence change
• Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Willing to be adaptable and flexible to meet service requirement
• Flexible and positive attitude to healthcare and the continued development of the services
• Ability to work cross site

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Evidence of continued professional development 1st Level Degree Desirable Prepared to work towards necessary respiratory qualifications Recognised mentoring qualification Knowledge Essential Experience of caring for patients with respiratory illness. Experience of multi-professional working Desirable Experience of teaching Experience of audit and research Skills and Aptitudes Essential Organisation and negotiation skills Effective communication Leadership and motivational skills Flexible attitude to working Ability to lead and influence change Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team Personal Circumstances Essential Willing to be adaptable and flexible to meet service requirement Flexible and positive attitude to healthcare and the continued development of the services Ability to work cross site

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Occupational Therapist Band 5, Carlisle - 12 month fixed term, 30 hours per week, based on the neurological rehabilitation ward.

We are looking to recruit a flexible and dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within stroke and neurological practise.

The occupational therapy team works 7 days per week and all staff participate in a weekend rota.

This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice or students who are nearing completion of their training. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Main duties of the job

You will be welcomed into the neurological rehabilitation team where you will have opportunity to develop your skills in stroke and acquired brain injury rehabilitation. You will have the opportunity to work as part of an MDT team, consolidating your skills as an independent practitioner, whilst also developing delegation skills to our dedicated support staff.

You will enjoy the support of a strong Occupational Therapy network across both health and social care, which brings with it professional development opportunities.

You will have access to high quality, regular supervision as well as being encouraged to become an active member of our Band 5 Peer Support Group.

We will offer an excellent induction, ongoing professional support, preceptorship, annual appraisal and a highly rewarding job to the successful candidate. We are keen to hear from both qualified, registered Occupational Therapists and those recently qualified who are awaiting HCPC registration in the coming months.

About us

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

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

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

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

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

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8246624

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

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

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

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

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

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

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
• Current registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Wide range of practice educational placements.
• Physical disability acute hospital placement.
• Use of reflection in practice

Desirable

• Use of standardised assessment.
• Employment as an occupational therapist
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Community Rehabilitation placement

Knowledge

Essential

• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Occupational therapy models of practice and frames of reference.
• Clinical governance
• Microsoft Word and use of Internet
• Equality legislation and best practice

Desirable

• Local and national health policy
• Evidence of relevant health related training courses

Skills and Apptitudes

Essential

• Well developed communication skills
• High standard of written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Reflective skills
• Organised team worker
• Enthusiasm
• Flexible approach

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to participate in weekend working rota

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel extensively across North Cumbria
• Able to travel independently of public transport (and at times) transport patients and /or equipment across the locality

Desirable

• Driving licence
• Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent Current registration with HCPC Experience Essential Wide range of practice educational placements. Physical disability acute hospital placement. Use of reflection in practice Desirable Use of standardised assessment. Employment as an occupational therapist Experience of managing a caseload Community Rehabilitation placement Knowledge Essential Continuing professional development with portfolio. Occupational therapy models of practice and frames of reference. Clinical governance Microsoft Word and use of Internet Equality legislation and best practice Desirable Local and national health policy Evidence of relevant health related training courses Skills and Apptitudes Essential Well developed communication skills High standard of written communication skills Good problem solving skills Reflective skills Organised team worker Enthusiasm Flexible approach Personal Circumstances Essential Ability to participate in weekend working rota Other Requirements Essential Ability to travel extensively across North Cumbria Able to travel independently of public transport (and at times) transport patients and /or equipment across the locality Desirable Driving licence Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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