Job summary

Please note that this position is based within a clinical setting. Should your application be successful, you will be required to attend a face-to-face interview.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Audiologist to join the Audiology Department at Kettering General Hospital. While the department provides services for both adults and children, this role has a primary focus on paediatric audiology, supporting children and families across University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Audiologist or an Adult Audiologist looking to develop specialist skills within paediatric services. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centred audiological care, undertaking assessments, hearing aid fitting and verification for children while working closely with families and the wider multidisciplinary team. Support will be provided through structured training and professional development, enabling the successful candidate to enhance their clinical expertise and progress within a supportive and forward-thinking service.

You will contribute to the continued development of audiology services, ensuring children and their families receive safe, effective and compassionate care throughout their hearing healthcare journey.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct age-appropriate audiological assessments for children aged 6 months to 18 years using a range of behavioural and objective testing techniques.
• Lead Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) clinics, accurately interpreting results and making informed clinical decisions.
• Undertake paediatric hearing aid fitting, verification and validation to ensure optimal hearing outcomes for children.
• Assess hearing needs and recommend appropriate management plans in line with local and national guidance.
• Communicate assessment outcomes, treatment plans and recommendations to parents, carers and families with empathy, clarity and sensitivity.
• Provide support and advice to patients, families and other healthcare professionals regarding hearing loss and hearing management.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, child-centred care.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and documentation in line with professional and Trust standards.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality paediatric audiology services and support service development initiatives.
• Participate in continuing professional development activities and maintain clinical competencies.
• Provide support to adult audiology services as required, including hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, repairs and ENT clinics.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit and service evaluation activities within the department.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £48,117 a year Per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-7721152-SUR-F

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Please note that this position is based within a clinical setting. Should your application be successful, you will be required to attend a face-to-face interview - virtual interview requests will not be accommodated

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document. Please note that this position is based within a clinical setting. Should your application be successful, you will be required to attend a face-to-face interview - virtual interview requests will not be accommodated

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hon) Audiology or Equivalent (BAAT Part1+2)
• Registered to practice as an Audiologist/ Clinical Scientist with either Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
• Evidence of CPD

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience in the field of Paediatric Audiology
• Assessment, fitting & verification of hearing aids in paediatrics.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work in a team and independantly

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hon) Audiology or Equivalent (BAAT Part1+2) Registered to practice as an Audiologist/ Clinical Scientist with either Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) Evidence of CPD Knowledge Essential Extensive experience in the field of Paediatric Audiology Assessment, fitting & verification of hearing aids in paediatrics. Skills Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to work in a team and independantly

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist team. The post holder will support the delivery of a robust, efficient and timely pathway for patients referred via the Two Week Wait (2WW) colorectal and anal cancer pathway.

The role will involve coordinating and facilitating straight-to-test diagnostic investigations, supporting the delivery of the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard for patients with suspected colorectal and anal cancer. The successful candidate will demonstrate a good understanding of colorectal and anal cancer pathways and recognise the importance of personalised care and support throughout the patient journey.

This role requires a high level of autonomous practice, clinical decision-making and professional judgement. Excellent communication, organisational and clinical skills are essential, together with the ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team across both primary and secondary care settings to ensure seamless patient care and pathway management.

Main duties of the job

• Provide expert clinical support, nursing care and professional leadership to patients referred through the suspected Lower Gastrointestinal (LGI) cancer pathway.
• Assess and manage new referrals within nurse-led clinics, making informed clinical decisions regarding investigations, treatment pathways and onward care.
• Coordinate and facilitate a safe, effective and timely diagnostic pathway for patients referred with suspected colorectal cancer, ensuring a high standard of patient-centred care.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across primary and secondary care to support seamless patient journeys and optimise pathway performance.
• Communicate outcomes and next steps effectively to patients, carers, GPs and other healthcare professionals, including the appropriate discharge of patients from the cancer pathway.
• Support compliance with national Cancer Waiting Time standards, including the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard and 62-day treatment pathway targets.
• Proactively identify actual or potential risks to pathway compliance, implementing appropriate actions and escalating concerns where necessary.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives that enhance patient experience, pathway efficiency and clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrate autonomous practice, clinical judgement and accountability while ensuring evidence-based, safe and effective care delivery.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

East Midlands Cancer Alliance has provided 12 months' funding for Band 7 Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) posts within Breast Services at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). These roles will support the development of a sustainable Breast ANP workforce, enhance the Northamptonshire Breast Pain Pathway, increase clinic capacity across both breast units, improve patient flow through the Two-Week Wait (2WW) pathway, and contribute to achieving Faster Diagnosis Standards.

The post holder will be an NMC-registered nurse who holds, or is willing to work towards, a Master's-level qualification. Working under the supervision of experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Breast Care Nurses, they will develop advanced clinical knowledge, assessment skills, and clinical decision-making capabilities.

The role will involve supporting patients across 2WW, follow-up, post-operative and mastalgia clinics at Kettering General Hospital, Northampton General Hospital, Nene Park Outpatients Department, and community settings. The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, consultant colleagues, and the Lead ANP to develop clinical competencies and contribute to the ongoing development of breast services.

Through supervised practice, reflective learning, and portfolio development, the Trainee ANP will progress towards autonomous practice and advanced clinical expertise, supporting high-quality, patient-centred care across Northamptonshire Breast Services.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake a structured clinical and academic programme towards Advanced Clinical Practitioner status within Breast Surgery.
• Provide patient care under the supervision of the Breast multidisciplinary team.
• Perform holistic assessments and support the planning, delivery and evaluation of care across the breast pathway.
• Develop advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills through supervised practice.
• Support timely investigation, diagnosis and treatment in line with protocols.
• Complete competency-based training, including imaging and radiology competencies.
• Participate in consultant-led, nurse-led and follow-up clinics across the patient pathway.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues, including in sensitive situations.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
• Contribute to audit, research, service development and quality improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with Trust policies, professional standards and the NMC Code.
• Engage in education, supervision and portfolio development to achieve advanced practice competencies.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Care Navigator / Receptionist to join our busy team, working at both our Lofthouse Site and The Manse, our Rothwell Site.

The current vacancy we have available is for 30 hours a week over a 5 day period (Monday to Friday) - 6 hours a day from 12:30 - 18:30.

The practice working day is between 07:45 and 18:30, the successful applicant will be willing to work flexibly when needed.

Interviews to be held week commencing 2nd November.

Main duties of the job

Care Navigators are the first line of contact with our patients and visitors. This is a varied role that includes face to face and telephone contact with patients as well as administrative duties.

You will work as part of a team of Care Navigators, maintaining a high quality and efficient service for the patients, Doctors and Nurses.

Reception experience/customer service is desirable, but training will be given to the successful candidate.

About us

Our surgery provides care to over 11,000 patients across 2 sites: Lofthouse Surgery and The Manse Surgery. We have 9 Doctors, 4 qualified Nurses and 3 Health Care Assistants who work at the practice, along with our Care Navigation & Administration team.

We are a member of the NHS Leeds Integrated Care Board and we are also a member of the Leeds 25/26 Primary Care Network.

At Lofthouse Surgery, our mission is to provide professional, accessible, high quality, comprehensive healthcare services that inspires confidence in our patients and our community.

Job summary

Salaried GP vacancy to work 6 sessions - Monday, Wednesday & Thursday (AM & PM)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, patient-centred Salaried General Practitioner to join our friendly, forward-thinking Leeds based practice. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, safe and effective primary care to our patient population while working collaboratively with colleagues across the practice and wider healthcare system.

This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if there is a high level of interest.

Please note interviews will be held on Tuesday 3rd November.

Main duties of the job

Our surgery provides care to over 11,000 patients across 2 sites: Lofthouse Surgery and The Manse Surgery. We have 9 Doctors, 4 qualified Nurses and 3 Health Care Assistants who work at the practice, and we are looking to employ a GP to complete our team.

Our practice is based in Leeds and is part of the Leeds Integrated Care Board (ICB). We are proud to be an active member of the LS25/26 Primary Care Network (PCN), with one of our GP Partners serving as the Clinical Director for the PCN. This provides excellent opportunities to contribute to service development, collaborative working and innovation across primary care.

About us

At Lofthouse Surgery, our mission is to provide professional, accessible, high quality, comprehensive healthcare services that inspires confidence in our patients and our community.

• 5 GP Partners
• 4 Salaried GPs
• Experienced Nursing team
• Mental health counsellor
• First contact practitioner physio
• Young persons social prescriber
• PCN staff health coach
• Pharmacist
• Admiral Dementia Nurse
• Newly refurbished practice
• Modern premises with SystmOne clinical system
• Working towards accreditation as a training practice
• High QOF achievement
• We offer a wide range of services to patients including contraception services and learning disabled health checks
• Dementia Friendly Practice
• Our practice hosts the AAA screening, Carers Leeds, Linking Leeds social prescribers.
• Regular clinical meetings and peer support
• Rated Good for CQC
• Close links and good working relationships with local practices
• Primary Care Network
• Competitive salary, MDU Professional Indemnity and NHS Pension
• Supportive induction for newly qualified GPs
• Opportunities for continuing professional development

The practice is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and expects all employees to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0058-26-0008

Job locations

2 Church Farm Close

Lofthouse

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF3 3SA

United Kingdom

The Manse Surgery

4 Marsh Street

Rothwell

Leeds

LS26 0AE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

The successful applicant must be available to participate in 1-2 visits per day and be part of the on-call rota.

Duties include:

• Provide comprehensive, high-quality general medical services to registered patients.
• Undertake face-to-face and telephone consultations as appropriate.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in accordance with current clinical guidance.
• Prescribe safely and effectively within national and local prescribing policies.
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including nurses, healthcare assistants, clinical pharmacists, physiotherapists, social prescribers and care coordinators.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne.
• Contribute to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in accordance with local and national policies.
• Support health promotion, disease prevention and patient education.
• Participate in clinical meetings, significant event reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other contractual requirements where appropriate.
• Maintain professional registration, appraisal and revalidation requirements.

Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.The successful applicant must be available to participate in 1-2 visits per day and be part of the on-call rota.Duties include:Provide comprehensive, high-quality general medical services to registered patients.Undertake face-to-face and telephone consultations as appropriate.Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in accordance with current clinical guidance.Prescribe safely and effectively within national and local prescribing policies.Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and community services.Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including nurses, healthcare assistants, clinical pharmacists, physiotherapists, social prescribers and care coordinators.Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne.Contribute to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in accordance with local and national policies.Support health promotion, disease prevention and patient education.Participate in clinical meetings, significant event reviews and quality improvement initiatives.Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other contractual requirements where appropriate.Maintain professional registration, appraisal and revalidation requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to be compassionate at all times.

Desirable

• A particular interest or experience in Womens Health would be highly desirable, with applicants who have specialist knowledge or qualifications in this area particularly encouraged to apply.
• Experience of using a range of IT including knowledge of using SystmOne.

Qualities / Attributes

Essential

• A real desire to provide quality service to patients.
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Confident and enthusiastic.
• Reliable and resourceful.
• Calm under pressure.
• Conscientious and committed to the organisation.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Licence to practise
• Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in an integrated multi-skilled team. Excellent communication skills. The ability to be compassionate at all times. Desirable A particular interest or experience in Womens Health would be highly desirable, with applicants who have specialist knowledge or qualifications in this area particularly encouraged to apply. Experience of using a range of IT including knowledge of using SystmOne. Qualities / Attributes Essential A real desire to provide quality service to patients. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. Confident and enthusiastic. Reliable and resourceful. Calm under pressure. Conscientious and committed to the organisation. Ability to work in a changing environment. Qualifications Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Licence to practise Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List

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

Lofthouse Surgery

Address

2 Church Farm Close

Lofthouse

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF3 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.lofthousesurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lofthouse Surgery

Address

2 Church Farm Close

Lofthouse

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF3 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.lofthousesurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This vacancy is for a part time position at 35.5 hours

Please note that this role does not attract sponsorship due to part-time hours not meeting the minimum salary requirements

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated Endoscopy Team at Kettering General Hospital.

The Endoscopy Unit is looking for a dedicated and hard working individual to join our ever growing team. Our unit is a regional centre for the national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, and we pride ourselves on our excellence which is recognised by our JAG accreditation for 10 consecutive years.

Across the working week, the working hours will cover between 8am - 6pm according to the demands of the clinics.

Main duties of the job

You will be working alongside our registered nursing colleagues, doctors, surgeons and the wider multi-disciplinary team to continue to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care for our adult patients.

Previous experience in healthcare and endoscopy is essential.

To join our Endoscopy Team, you will be involved in:

• Supporting the qualified nurses with the delivery of high quality, individualised, evidenced based care to all patients
• Participating in clinical duties once trained and competent
• Chaperoning patients
• Demonstrating a sensitive and diplomatic approach to patients in an emotional situation
• Preparing equipment and rooms in preparation for a variety of clinics as well as some cleaning duties
• Monitoring and replenishing documentation and clinical stock as needed

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse/Midwife to join our team at Kettering General Hospital. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe and patient-centred care, ensuring patients receive an excellent experience throughout their care journey.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care while promoting best practice and maintaining the highest professional standards. You will act as a professional role model, contribute to service improvement initiatives and support the delivery of evidence-based care in line with the NMC Code, Trust policies and the Trust values of Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and clinical expertise within a supportive environment, while contributing to continuous improvements in patient care and outcomes. Flexibility to work across clinical areas may be required to support service needs.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe, high-quality and compassionate nursing care in accordance with the NMC Code and Trust policies
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care to meet patients' physical, psychological and social needs
• Act as a professional role model, demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and behaviour
• Undertake clinical assessments, risk assessments and monitoring, escalating concerns appropriately
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support effective communication, care planning and patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to safe and effective patient handovers
• Promote patient safety, dignity, safeguarding and compliance with the Mental Capacity Act and related legislation
• Support service development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Work within own scope of competence, seeking advice and support when required
• Provide support to colleagues and contribute to ward and departmental workloads as required
• Participate in ongoing learning, development and the enhancement of clinical practice

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications.

Interviews have provisionally been scheduled to take place on the 22nd Oct, however this is subject to change and may be brought forward should the vacancy close early due to a sufficient amount of applications being received.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighboring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values:

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

264-8204848-SUR

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous Healthcare Experience
• Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning

Desirable

• Evidence of Post registration qualification /education
• Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS

Education Training and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Diploma / Degree

Desirable

• Mentor Qualification
• Leadership Qualification

Skills

Essential

• The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status
• To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage
• The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care
• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service
• Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department

Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Flexible and punctual
• Smart appearance
• Able to work to pressure
• Enthusiastic
• Assertive and positive attitude
• Caring, kind and compassionate
• Positive change agent

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous Healthcare Experience Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning Desirable Evidence of Post registration qualification /education Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS Education Training and Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Diploma / Degree Desirable Mentor Qualification Leadership Qualification Skills Essential The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes Essential Ability to work within a team and independently Flexible and punctual Smart appearance Able to work to pressure Enthusiastic Assertive and positive attitude Caring, kind and compassionate Positive change agent

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This vacancy is for a part-time role at 22 hours per week.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop yourself whilst playing a key role in the development of others?Are you ready for a new challenge?We are seeking an exceptional individual who is enthusiastic, energetic and will thrive in a busy Ophthalmology Department.

You will be required to provide support, specialised knowledge and expertise in the day to day care and management of all patients coming through the department. Working within this very busy environment will provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your clinical skills. You would be responsible to ensure standards are maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

In addition, you will play a key role in ensuring to care for and manage Ophthalmic patient's effectively with high professional standards, excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to work within the Ophthalmic Unit. We work over a seven day period Monday to Sunday as a day case unit.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will need to have a good range of clinical nursing skills, be proactive, work autonomously and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of professional development. The role will involve supporting junior colleagues, ensuring daily care standards are maintained, engaging in quality monitoring and HR processes, incident and complaints management. In addition to this, there is an expectation that the post holder will continually develop themselves through engagement with Practice Development.

The successful candidate will have an active NMC registration. Experience in Ophthalmology is desirable however not essential, as full training would be provided for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will be working within a friendly innovative driven team that puts the patients at the heart of everything we do. You will also be expected to support the trust in the times of need, to ensure all areas within the trust are covered, to offer exceptional care to our patients.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

264-7934961-SUR-B

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered
• Ophthalmic Nursing course gained or willing to take at degree/masters level
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

• Leadership experience and courses completed
• Mentorship qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to deal with communication problems
• Organisational skills
• Dealing with distressed people

Desirable

• Previous ophthalmology experience
• Experience with patient flow and capacity
• Worked in outpatient setting
• Worked in ward setting
• Worked in theatre setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Sound knowledge of current nursing issues
• Clinical skills
• Ability to undertake audits and develop areas of development from any areas identified
• Understanding of current developments in the NHS
• Organisational skills e.g. prioritising/delegating
• IT and keyboard skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Ophthalmic Nursing course gained or willing to take at degree/masters level Evidence of Continued Professional Development Desirable Leadership experience and courses completed Mentorship qualification Knowledge and Experience Essential Able to deal with communication problems Organisational skills Dealing with distressed people Desirable Previous ophthalmology experience Experience with patient flow and capacity Worked in outpatient setting Worked in ward setting Worked in theatre setting Skills and Competencies Essential Sound knowledge of current nursing issues Clinical skills Ability to undertake audits and develop areas of development from any areas identified Understanding of current developments in the NHS Organisational skills e.g. prioritising/delegating IT and keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover - end date 27th June 2027. This is a part-time position of 34 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join the Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team at Kettering General Hospital.

The post holder will undertake a leadership role within the team, with direct line management responsibility for Band 6 CNS staff, patient support workers and administrative staff, while also working as an autonomous practitioner.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Colorectal Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), providing specialist advice, support and education to patients and their families, as well as to healthcare professionals across the wider service.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will join an established and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist team to provide expert clinical care and holistic support to patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
• We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated nurse who is able to work autonomously and effectively under pressure within this busy specialty. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Significant experience in the care and management of patients with colorectal cancer is essential for this role.
• The post holder will work as part of a dynamic and cohesive multidisciplinary colorectal team, committed to delivering a high-quality, patient-centred service.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

264-8005147-SUR-B

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Current NMC registration
• Nursing Degree or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Recognised teaching/montoring qualification
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Advanced Communication training or willingness to undertake
• Postgraduate Certificate in Oncology/Colorectal Cancer

Desirable

• MSc relevant to clinical practice or willing to work towards
• Counselling Experience

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed communication skills and Interpersonal skills
• Liaison, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Documentation of a high standard - Report Writing
• IT Literacy
• Caseload and workload management skills

Desirable

• Audit skills - Data collection and analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• IT technology development
• Experience in management of whole systems provision of care.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of Operational Management in a clinical
• Knowledge / experience Specialist knowledge or interest in speciality
• Maintaining patient information databases.
• Making direct referrals to members of MDT.
• Working in partnership with internal and external agencies.

Desirable

• Evidence of primary care health delivery strategy.
• Development of clinical practice.
• Strategic development of health initiatives.
• Development of education and training.
• Knowledge of Commissioning services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/Current NMC registration Nursing Degree or equivalent level of education, training or experience Recognised teaching/montoring qualification Evidence of continuous professional development Advanced Communication training or willingness to undertake Postgraduate Certificate in Oncology/Colorectal Cancer Desirable MSc relevant to clinical practice or willing to work towards Counselling Experience Skills Essential Highly developed communication skills and Interpersonal skills Liaison, influencing and negotiation skills. Documentation of a high standard - Report Writing IT Literacy Caseload and workload management skills Desirable Audit skills - Data collection and analytical skills Presentation skills IT technology development Experience in management of whole systems provision of care. Knowledge Essential Evidence of Operational Management in a clinical Knowledge / experience Specialist knowledge or interest in speciality Maintaining patient information databases. Making direct referrals to members of MDT. Working in partnership with internal and external agencies. Desirable Evidence of primary care health delivery strategy. Development of clinical practice. Strategic development of health initiatives. Development of education and training. Knowledge of Commissioning services

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We believe our staff are our biggest asset. We want to develop a positive, inclusive, and caring culture that engages and inspires all our staff, with a clear focus on improvement. We are looking for highly motivated flexible individual to join the large welcoming Housekeeping Team as aHousekeeping Supervisor.

This will be a full time position of 37.5 hours per week; successful candidates will need to be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of a 7 day service over a 12 week roster working shifts between 07:00-22:00 this position also involves working 2 weekends in every month.

There is also a requirement to travel to other off site premises that are part of Kettering General hospital.

Shift times are as follows :

07:00-15:00 any 5 days from 7

11:00-19:00 any 5 days from 7

14:00-22:00 any 5 days from 7

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will need to have proven knowledge of delivering a successful housekeeping service, previous supervisory experience would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a continued presence on all clinical areas of the Trust ensuring continued support to the housekeeping team.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

264-8100104-COR

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ in Cleaning or equivalent experience
• Level 2 in IT
• Level 2 or equivalent in English literacy skills
• Level 2 in English Numeracy Skills
• Educated to level 2 or equivalent level of education, training or experience.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working/supervising in a cleaning environment
• Previous supervisory management experience
• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Knowledge of National Standards of Cleanliness

Desirable

• Previous Hospital/NHS cleaning experience

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of COSHH
• Prioritising own and others' workload
• Use of cleaning equipment and chemicals (COSHH)

Desirable

• Experience in the use of recognised cleaning software audit packages

Person Specification Education, Training & Qualifications Essential NVQ in Cleaning or equivalent experience Level 2 in IT Level 2 or equivalent in English literacy skills Level 2 in English Numeracy Skills Educated to level 2 or equivalent level of education, training or experience. Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous experience of working/supervising in a cleaning environment Previous supervisory management experience Knowledge of Health and Safety Knowledge of National Standards of Cleanliness Desirable Previous Hospital/NHS cleaning experience Skills Essential Understanding of COSHH Prioritising own and others' workload Use of cleaning equipment and chemicals (COSHH) Desirable Experience in the use of recognised cleaning software audit packages

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work as a Bank Medical Laboratory Assistant in Specimen Reception and the Blood Sciences Laboratory as required.

Your duties will include receipt, sorting and processing of samples. Entering requests onto the laboratory computer system, Telepath. Previous NHS and laboratory experience is desirable, further training will be given.

Please be aware that although this is a laboratory post, this is not a training position for Biomedical Scientist.

Specimen Reception is within the Pathology Department at Kettering General Hospital.

Kettering General NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are both part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. Both hospitals are separate hospitals/employers with hospital board and leadership. We share a group executive team leading on a shared vision, mission, priorities, strategies and Dedicated to Excellence Values.

Please visit the following websites for more information about working for us:

• Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Best of Both Worlds Northamptonshire
• University Hospitals Northamptonshire NHS Group

Main duties of the job

Your duties will include receipt, sorting and processing of pathology samples and data entry of requests onto the laboratory computer system, Telepath. Waste disposal, unpacking deliveries and general equipment and laboratory maintenance. Other laboratory support tasks as required. Training will be provided. After training staff will need to be available to cover duties flexibly as per the advert but the priority will be between 4pm and 7pm Monday to Friday.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata/per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

264-8251189-BANK

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.Prioritisation (fast-tracking) of urgent specimens. Knowledge of request, sample type and analyser combinations needed to ensure correct specimen processing.

2. Solving of day-to-day problems, including mislabelled and lost specimens.

3. Keyboard entry of patient and specimen details onto laboratory computer system,ensuring accuracy of input.

4. Loading/unloading of specimens onto automated analysers. Storage of specimensaccording to written procedures.

5. Basic use of the analysers, following suitable training

6. Photocopying and general filing, including various request forms and collation ofresults from specialist external laboratories.

7. Daily checking of refrigerator and freezer temperatures.

8. Assistance with stock control to ensure supplies of specimen containers, labels andall consumables are available daily.

9. Participates in training of other laboratory assistants as required by supervisor

10.Disposal of laboratory waste. General cleaning and disinfection duties.

11.Deal with paediatric and other low-volume samples.

12.Any other duties consistent with this grade, as determined by the relevantsupervisor, in relation to the smooth running of the department.

13.Answering the telephone for result enquiries and transferring calls appropriately.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities 1.Prioritisation (fast-tracking) of urgent specimens. Knowledge of request, sample type and analyser combinations needed to ensure correct specimen processing. 2. Solving of day-to-day problems, including mislabelled and lost specimens. 3. Keyboard entry of patient and specimen details onto laboratory computer system,ensuring accuracy of input. 4. Loading/unloading of specimens onto automated analysers. Storage of specimensaccording to written procedures. 5. Basic use of the analysers, following suitable training 6. Photocopying and general filing, including various request forms and collation ofresults from specialist external laboratories. 7. Daily checking of refrigerator and freezer temperatures. 8. Assistance with stock control to ensure supplies of specimen containers, labels andall consumables are available daily. 9. Participates in training of other laboratory assistants as required by supervisor 10.Disposal of laboratory waste. General cleaning and disinfection duties. 11.Deal with paediatric and other low-volume samples. 12.Any other duties consistent with this grade, as determined by the relevantsupervisor, in relation to the smooth running of the department. 13.Answering the telephone for result enquiries and transferring calls appropriately. For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of confidential nature of patient data
• Manual dexterity to manipulate specimens for processing
• Ability to concentrate to process large blocks of repetitive work

Desirable

• Able to type specimen information accurately and quickly from a printed or hand-written request form
• Understanding of H&S requirements in a laboratory
• Knowledge of medical and/or laboratory terminology
• Ability to understand and accurately pass on telephone messages

Experience

Desirable

• Healthcare work experience
• Computer Data entry experience
• Laboratory Work experience

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Literacy/numeracy qualifications

Desirable

• Typing/word processing qualifications

Person Specification Skills Essential Understanding of confidential nature of patient data Manual dexterity to manipulate specimens for processing Ability to concentrate to process large blocks of repetitive work Desirable Able to type specimen information accurately and quickly from a printed or hand-written request form Understanding of H&S requirements in a laboratory Knowledge of medical and/or laboratory terminology Ability to understand and accurately pass on telephone messages Experience Desirable Healthcare work experience Computer Data entry experience Laboratory Work experience Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential Literacy/numeracy qualifications Desirable Typing/word processing qualifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Duties of the Sterile Services Supervisor is toassistin the process of decontaminationand sterilisation of surgical instruments and medical devices and be part of the management team responsible for the day to day running of the department.

To comply,maintainand uphold all aspects of Decontamination Compliance ISO- 13485 relevant to your grade and position.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for all duties required for the decontamination and sterilisation of all surgical instruments in a faced paced environment. This will include staff appraisals and 1 to 1's. Further details can be found in the "Detailed job description and main responsibilities" section as well as the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can be helpful when drafting job applications; however, we ask candidates to keep their use to a minimum. Your responses should reflect your own experiences, skills and knowledge. Over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in responses that are generic or do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.

Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities . There may be a requirement to work across our hospital sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage.

UHN welcomes applications from people from all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. Our active staff networks support colleagues from all backgrounds and help ensure everyone feels valued here at UHN

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

264-8060711-COR

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Toassist in the safe cleaning, disinfection, decontamination and sterilisation of medical devices and specialised equipment.

• To manage the SSD team who offer the collection and return of re-usable medical devices from wards and departments.

• To inspect and pack surgical instruments and related products ensuring the devices are safe and fit for purpose.

• To undertake all aspects ofdecontaminationand ensure products are safe for product release

• To help distribute processed items to wards and departments

• To undertake and understand the use of P/Cs and tray tracking software / hardware.

• To follow all guidelines set within the Departments Operational policies and theIDSc(Institute of Decontamination Sciences) guidelines for recommended standards and practice.

• To prepare work & prioritise equipmentdaily

• To prepare work rotas, on call rotas, and overtime rotas

• To ensure all matters of health & safety and risk assessment are current & compliant

• To carry out spot checks throughout production to ensure consistent quality is maintained

• To encourage and provide training tonew staff& guests

• To undertake your teams appraisal & performance reviews

• To offer advice and information to Trust and customers

• To ensure all performance tests are compliant allowing Autoclaves & washers to be useddaily

• Toidentifyand take correct action when dealing with all non-conformances

• To ensure any equipment or instrument repairs / maintenance is carried out correctly

• To oversee and if necessary, order andmaintainSSD Stock

• Toparticipate, if necessary, in staff recruitment andselection

20 Toparticipate,if necessary, disciplinary to first line level

21.To ensure all Staff adhere to the departmental procedures & policies

22.To carry out any other duties consistent with the grade or asdeterminedby the Training and Quality Manager in relation to the safe and efficient running of the department.

Job description Job responsibilities Toassist in the safe cleaning, disinfection, decontamination and sterilisation of medical devices and specialised equipment. To manage the SSD team who offer the collection and return of re-usable medical devices from wards and departments. To inspect and pack surgical instruments and related products ensuring the devices are safe and fit for purpose. To undertake all aspects ofdecontaminationand ensure products are safe for product release To help distribute processed items to wards and departments To undertake and understand the use of P/Cs and tray tracking software / hardware. To follow all guidelines set within the Departments Operational policies and theIDSc(Institute of Decontamination Sciences) guidelines for recommended standards and practice. To prepare work & prioritise equipmentdaily To prepare work rotas, on call rotas, and overtime rotas To ensure all matters of health & safety and risk assessment are current & compliant To carry out spot checks throughout production to ensure consistent quality is maintained To encourage and provide training tonew staff& guests To undertake your teams appraisal & performance reviews To offer advice and information to Trust and customers To ensure all performance tests are compliant allowing Autoclaves & washers to be useddaily Toidentifyand take correct action when dealing with all non-conformances To ensure any equipment or instrument repairs / maintenance is carried out correctly To oversee and if necessary, order andmaintainSSD Stock Toparticipate, if necessary, in staff recruitment andselection 20 Toparticipate,if necessary, disciplinary to first line level 21.To ensure all Staff adhere to the departmental procedures & policies 22.To carry out any other duties consistent with the grade or asdeterminedby the Training and Quality Manager in relation to the safe and efficient running of the department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Institute of decontamination sciences TVQ level 1 or 2
• Educated to GSCS level or equivalent level of education, training, or experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous Sterile Services reprocessing experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Must have the ability to work independently
• Must be able to use a P/C and understand basic IT skills
• Must understand sterilisation and decontamination procedures.
• Must have the flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays and a weekend on call service rota

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable Institute of decontamination sciences TVQ level 1 or 2 Educated to GSCS level or equivalent level of education, training, or experience Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous Sterile Services reprocessing experience Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills Essential Must have the ability to work independently Must be able to use a P/C and understand basic IT skills Must understand sterilisation and decontamination procedures. Must have the flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays and a weekend on call service rota

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a friendly, organised and reliable Administrative Assistant to join our team and provide essential administrative support to our reception team and the wider practice.

This is a varied and rewarding role involving front-desk reception, telephone support, patient liaison and general administrative duties. You will be an important part of the practice team, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our busy GP practice while providing a welcoming and professional service to our patients.

The successful candidate will be a confident and approachable communicator who is able to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues. You will be well organised, able to prioritise and manage competing tasks effectively, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Flexibility is important, as you will be expected to work collaboratively across different areas of the practice and provide support to other teams when required. We are looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable and takes pride in delivering a high standard of service.

This role is based across two practice sites, located approximately one mile apart.

Hours of Work

• 26.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Shift pattern includes both:
• AM shifts: 8.00am 1.15pm
• PM shifts: 1.15pm 6.30pm
• Over a two-week period, you will work 5 AM shifts and 5 PM shifts

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide professional front-desk and administrative support within the practice, assisting patients, managing appointments and enquiries, processing registrations and documentation, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring confidentiality. Support both clinical and non-clinical teams to help maintain the smooth and efficient running of the practice.

About us

Rothwell & Desborough Healthcare Group is a large busy and forward thinking two sited GP Practice providing primary care services to approximately 22000 patients across Rothwell & Desborough and the surrounding rural communities In North Northamptonshire. Our patient list continues to grow through local housing developments, and we are committed to developing accessible patient centred care to our local community We, are a training practice with a strong multi-disciplinary team including salaried GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Practice nurses, Health care Assistants, Nurse Associate and an administrative team.

We are committed to delivering high quality patient centred care supporting long term condition management within the community.

Job summary

Make a difference when it matters the most.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group are looking forEmergency Department Volunteers who can Volunteer between 8am - late, Monday to Sunday.

Could a simple conversation change someone's day?

For patients and families arriving in our Emergency Department, it can be one of the most stressful moments of their lives. They may be anxious, worried, in pain, or simply unsure of what happens next.

That's where you come in.

We are looking for caring, compassionate and reliable volunteers aged 18 or over to join our Emergency Department team and help create a welcoming, supportive environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Whether you're offering reassurance to a worried relative, helping someone find their way or supporting our teams with practical tasks, your presence can make a genuine difference to someone's experience of care.

This is a rewarding opportunity to give your time when it matters most. We're looking for people who are approachable, patient, dependable and genuinely want to help others.

In return, you'll meet a wide range of people, develop valuable communication skills, gain insight into the NHS and become part of a supportive team.

Main duties of the job

As an Emergency Department Volunteer, you will provide friendly, practical and non-clinical support to patients, relatives, visitors and staff.

• Welcoming patients and visitors to the Emergency Department and helping them feel comfortable.

• Providing a friendly face, a listening ear and reassurance to patients and relatives who may be anxious or worried.

• Supporting people who may be unsure where they need to go or what they need to do next.

• Providing practical support to patients and visitors within the boundaries of the volunteer role.

• Helping maintain a calm, welcoming and supportive environment.

• Recognising when someone may need additional assistance and alerting an appropriate member of staff.

• Maintaining patient confidentiality and respecting the privacy, dignity and individual needs of everyone you meet.

We are also looking for ED Response Volunteers to provide practical, non-clinical support across the Emergency Departments. They respond to requests from different ED areas, undertake collections and deliveries across the Trust to support the department. This is a varied and active role that helps staff, supports patient wellbeing and keeps the ED running smoothly.

About us

Kettering General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job summary

Are you an experienced qualified nurse? Are you highly motivated and willing to promote change? Are you a team worker with a healthy work ethic and eager to learn? Then look no further, this role could be for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full-Time Qualified post in Breast surgery as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. This vacancy is a permanent post.

The role was originally developed to enable new ways of working, specifically, the Mastalgia pathway for the Northants region. This is a nurse-led service allowing both Northampton and Kettering General Hospital patients with breast pain to be seen in clinics based outside of the main hospital.

Dependent on experience, you will be expected to run these clinics under remote supervision. You will also support the breast clinicians in diagnostic and follow up clinics and generally support the breast nursing team.

The applicant will be expected to hold a Non-Medical Prescribing qualification at level 6 or above and be qualified in Clinical Breast Examination. However we will consider a practitioner qualified in clinical examination without the prescribing course. This may affect the banding of the post being offered.

Main duties of the job

The practitioner will work alongside the consultant surgeons and lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner to support both the mastalgia pathway for Northamptonshire and the diagnostic/follow up breast clinics.

You will:

• Provide direct clinical care and practice within your scope of competence. Assisting in the provision of Outpatient clinicsand care of patients within the breast pathway
• Assess diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients that present to the breast surgery service.
• Make independent clinical decisions and initiate invasive and non-invasive treatments, care, treatments, and technological interventions with the support of senior colleagues.
• If qualified, act as an independent non-medical prescriber, working within agreed protocols.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to provide best-practice clinical care to breast patients and their carers.
• Facilitate learning and provision of education. Teaching and providing mentorship and support to other staff within the Trust to promote quality of care.
• Evaluate the care and management of patients within the breast service and specifically the Mastalgia pathway, using clinical audit, presenting outcomes locally and nationally.

About us

Kettering General NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are both part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. Both are separate hospitals/employers with hospital board and leadership. We share a group executive team leading on a shared vision, mission, priorities, strategies and Dedicated to Excellence Values.

Please visit the following websites for more information about working for us:

We care about our patients and each other. We consistently show kindness and empathy and take the time to imagine ourselves in other people's shoes.

We take responsibility for our decisions, our actions and our behaviours. We do what we say we will do, when we say we will do it. We acknowledge our mistakes, and we learn from them.

We value each other, embrace diversity, and make sure everyone feels included. We take the time to listen to, appreciate and understand the thoughts beliefs and feelings of others.

We are consistently open, honest, and trustworthy. We can be relied upon; we stand by our values, and we always strive to do the right thing.

We dare to take on difficult challenges and try out new things. We find the strength to speak up when it matters, and we see potential failure as an opportunity to learn and improve.

Job summary

Mobile Domestic Caretaker

Hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday, split shift you will work 3.5 hours in the morning 6:009:30am and then return and work 4 hours in the evening 4:008:00pm equating to 7.5 hours worked each day

Location: Travel between multiple health centres across Leeds

Essential: Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and flexible Mobile Domestic Caretaker to provide high quality cleaning support across multiple NHS health centres in Leeds. You will cover staff absence and may be required to move between sites at short notice, so adaptability is key.

You will work across multiple locations:

Burmantofts, Bramley, Chapeltown, Halton, Holt Park, Hunslet, Kirkstall, Meanwood, Morley, Pudsey, Rothwell, Seacroft and Woodsley.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment in line with NHS cleaning standards
• Monitor and replenish cleaning stock
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively
• Work independently as a lone worker
• Carry out moving and handling tasks
• Use basic computer systems for recording and reporting tasks

What Were Looking For:

• A confident driver with access to a reliable vehicle
• Someone who is flexible, organised and able to respond to changing needs
• Ability to work across multiple sites, sometimes moving at short notice
• Good communication and basic IT skills
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety

Main duties of the job

Travel Requirements

You must be a car driver with access to a vehicle, as you will travel to various sites across the city for both the morning and evening shifts.

What Youll Be Doing

You will play a vital role in delivering a high quality cleaning service across our health centres, ensuring all areas meet NHS Cleaning Standards. Your work will directly support safe, hygienic environments for patients, staff and visitors. Your duties will include using approved cleaning methods, equipment and materials to maintain:

• Clinical and office spaces, ensuring consistently high standards
• Sanitary areas
• Furniture, fixtures and fittings (high and low level)
• Carpeted areas and hard flooring
• Upholstery

What We Expect From You

• You are open, honest and able to use your own initiative
• You work well both independently and as part of a team
• You communicate clearly and respectfully with colleagues
• You are willing to receive feedback and keen to learn
• You have basic IT skills (or are willing to learn) to complete online competency and compliance training

If you have any queries please contact:

Ellyn Rogers - Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm - Mob: 07562 430897

Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job summary

This is a joint appointment between the NHS Department of Clinical Biochemistry and the University Department, the Wolfson Centre forPrevention of Stroke and Dementia. The post holder will spend the equivalent of 2.5 days per week in each department.The NHS post will be a development role in which specialist testing (mainly mass spectrometry) will be implemented for service and researchprovision. An active role in duty biochemist rota is expected.The University role will require development and analysis of research assays to support the work of the Wolfson Centre.Opportunities for further study and qualifications are available (including DPhil and/or FRCPath).

Main duties of the job

o A Registered Clinical Scientist, responsible for helping the Consultant Clinical Biochemist and Consultant Chemical Pathologists provide a comprehensive scientific and clinical service in Clinical Biochemistry to the Trust, ICB and other service users.o To undertake research and development activities in line with the needs of the NHS Clinical Biochemistry department and theWolfson CPSD unit at Oxford University.o The post holder will be expected to pursue further higher professional qualifications (FRCPath)

o The post holder will be expected to participate in the Duty Biochemist rotao Process blood samples taken for research, maintaining documents and databases. Including cataloguing frozen samples.o Perform biomarker assays and DNA extraction from blood and subsequent PCR to genotype certain risk factors. Training will be givenon any aspects of the role you may be unfamiliar with.o Participate in and contribute directly to scientific discussions.

The Wolfson Centre for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia (CPSD) was established by Professor Peter Rothwell as a new Division within the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford in 2017.https://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/divisions/cpsd

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job summary

The Cellular Pathology department receives, examines and reports upon a wide range of diagnostic tissue samples, these vary widely in terms of size and complexity. The appropriate examination, sampling and analysis is essential to accurate and timely diagnosis, particularly as many of these will be cancer cases. Due to the complex nature of this task an advanced understanding of anatomy, physiology pathology and specialised histology techniques is necessary

The post holder will understand the distinction between normal variation in tissue and pathological disease which is essential so that incidental or unexpected findings of disease can be correctly identified and sampled.

The post holder will hold and maintain professional registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist (BMS).

The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work in their assigned subsection.

It is essential the post holder demonstrates and maintains continuing competence which will be overseen by the Operational Manager and Consultant Histopathologists.

The post holder will also be expected maintain an efficient workflow through effective prioritisation and use of organisation skills and problem solving.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have a pivotal role within dissection at a large Cellular Pathology department and will assist in the delivery of a quality driven, patient focused, staff supported service consistent with pathology's aims and objectives in a manner commensurate with the profession.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with the senior leadership and clinical teams, providing expert professional skills and advanced knowledge in the macroscopic description, dissection, and block sampling of tissue specimens to support accurate histological reporting and high-quality patient care.

The post holder will support the Advanced Scientist Dissector to provide resilience in dissection and cover RCPath category C specimens as well as GI Category D & E specimens upon training.

The post holder will provide support and training in category A - B specimens

The post holder must be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist and will undertake Continuing Professional Development and clinical audit.

The post holder must hold Membership (MIBMS) or Fellowship (FIBMS) of the Institute of Biomedical Science.

The post holder must possess the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice including the GI module.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.