Job summary

We are currently recruiting Pharmacy Dispenser and welcome applications on a full and part time basis. You will join our rotational team largely in Sunderland Royal Hospital but be able to work across our three Pharmacies across STSFT and support our service level agreement with our partner organisation CHoICE Ltd. Our In-patient pharmacy supplies medicines to wards and departments across our various sites as well as supporting the Integrated Medicine Management team of technicians and pharmacists to deliver pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to the in-patient wards. Good customer service skills are essential as well as the need to care about the patients we serve and the services we deliver and we expect candidates to take pride in the delivery of a safe and responsive dispensing service. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high quality patient care whilst working with an excellent and patient-centred team.

Main duties of the job

Candidates should have achieved NVQ LEVEL 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy services and you would be expected to undertake an accredited checking course after 6 months in post. You will be required to work in both in-patient and out-patient pharmacies across sites and our partner organisation Choice Ltd. As part of the dispensary team you will be involved in the dispensing process for both adult and paediatric patients across attending our hospital.

You would be expected to be part of 7-day service including late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas. You should be adaptable, methodical and have excellent communication and time keeping skills. You must be able to work well within the team and also have the ability to work on your own initiative to deliver excellent patient care. We work in conjunction with the pharmacy education team and we assist with training of new staff which you would be expected to undertake as part of your role.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job summary

There are two apprenticeships available, one based at Sunderland Hospital and one based at South Tyneside Hospital. Support service installations and their maintenance are an essential part of the NHS and form a vital link in Health Care Provision. An exciting and challenging position have arisen for Level 3 Apprenticeships in Multi Skilled Engineering which will require the individual to learn and study both aspects of electrical and mechanical engineering. Employed by CHoICE, a wholly owned company of the South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, the successful applicant will work towards the completion of a tailored training plan in partnership with the Northern & Yorkshire NHS Assessment Centre (NYNHSAS).

As part of the apprenticeship, the successful applicant will be released to attend college to allow them to study for the technical knowledge aspect of the apprenticeship, it is typical that this is achieved over one day / evening per week for the first two years of the role. Practical basic skills training will be achieved via block release for approximately 8 months during the first year of the apprenticeship, which once achieved, will allow the apprentice to commence training towards their End Point Assessment to achieve their full Apprenticeship Standard which will take place within the Employing organisation and NYNHSAC.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will attend a College to study for the technical knowledge aspect of the apprenticeship for example one day / evening a week for the first two years and practical basic skills training as a block release for approximately 8 months. Once this has been achieved, the applicant will then commence training towards their End Point Assessment to achieve the required full Apprenticeship Standard, this will typically take place within the Employing organisation and NYNHSAC.

The apprenticeship will potentially commence early 2027 subject to all necessary funding and employment checks being carried out, including a colour blindness test. Qualifications acceptable on entry are usually a minimum of GCSE at Grade B / 5 in Mathematics and Grade C / 4, or equivalent, in at least 4 other subjects to include a science based subject.

If you require any further information, please contact Karen Robson or Dawn Smith on 01642 624073 or email to

[email protected]

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 2nd November / 9th November. Please note that the interviews will only be held on the date given and no alternative dates can be given

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£8 an hour Apprentice minimum wage

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-1026-64

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To follow instructions, training, guidance to achieve applicants Apprenticeship Standard with the timeframe agreed and work with the Employers statutory requirements.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description Job responsibilities To follow instructions, training, guidance to achieve applicants Apprenticeship Standard with the timeframe agreed and work with the Employers statutory requirements.PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLEPlease note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics
• Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject

Disposition

Essential

• Flexibility able to cope with different work environments
• Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work

Experience

Desirable

• Previous background in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Knowledge

Essential

• An aptitude and interest in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Desirable

• Have an understanding of relevant health and safety issues

Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willing to undertake any necessary training
• Good team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Attend college as requested
• Be able to work at height and in confined spaces

Desirable

• Basic skills in the use of IT equipment and packages

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject Disposition Essential Flexibility able to cope with different work environments Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work Experience Desirable Previous background in the practical and theoretical study of engineering Knowledge Essential An aptitude and interest in the practical and theoretical study of engineering Desirable Have an understanding of relevant health and safety issues Skills/Aptitudes Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills Willing to undertake any necessary training Good team player Ability to work on own initiative Attend college as requested Be able to work at height and in confined spaces Desirable Basic skills in the use of IT equipment and 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.

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply.

The Trust are currently looking to recruit a compassionate Radiology Assistant / Support worker to join our fast-paced and friendly Radiology department.

We offer a vibrant and exciting place to work; with a professional hard-working team who are looking forward to welcoming staff to our department.

We provide a comprehensive Care Certificate Programme (which consists of both classroom and self-directed study) that will support you in achieving the competencies and skills required to deliver high-quality and safe patient care.

It is a condition of employment that all Radiology Assistant / Support Workers attend and complete the Care Certificate and achieve their competencies within 12 weeks of commencing in Post. Progression to a Band 3 is on satisfactory completion of the Care Certificate and a period of consolidated learning.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.

Main duties of the job

As a Radiology Support Worker, you will support the Radiology department in all areas: - Plain Film X-ray, CT scan, MRI, and Ultrasound and Interventional Radiography (site dependent). Supporting the Team in the provision of a 24 / 7 service.

Your role will include preparing patients for various investigations, acting as chaperone, moving and handling, patient care and use of computers.

It is essential that you have good communication and IT skills. You must be able to demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude in all aspects of care delivery.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent patient care, maintain confidentiality, work on your own initiative and as part of a team, and understand the importance of following Standard Operating Policies and procedures.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job summary

Choice Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Domestic Assistant

The role of a Domestic Assistant is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and have excellent communications skills.

If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU!

As a Domestic Assistant you would be responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughout the organisation.

Choice Facilities Services work together;

To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost-effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.

To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.

Choice Facilities Services provide a wide range of services including Domestic Services based over South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust sites.

To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of Domestic Assistant.

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

Main duties of the job

To carry out all cleaning assigned, making full use of guidance and training given, using checklists provided.

Provide a beverage service to patients and visitors as required.

Ensure all necessary equipment/machinery is fit for purpose before use and ensure is cleaned and correctly stored after use.

Use all materials and consumables in accordance with laid down practices.

Collection, segregation and disposal of waste materials, replacement of liners, in accordance with policies.

Packing, sorting, delivering and collection of linen.

Undertake manual and mechanical cleaning activities in accordance with the cleaning schedule.

Ensure that all cleaning schedules are completed and checked on a daily basis.

Refilling of all dispensers including soap, hand towels, toilet rolls and all paper rolls

Provide emergency and ad hoc cleaning as required.

Cleaning in close proximity to patients including beds, windows, curtain rails, window ledges, tables and lockers.

Work safely at all times giving due consideration to themselves and others.

Use the appropriate work equipment and PPE provided, reporting any maintenance, safety deficiencies and incidents to a member of the supervisory team

Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Maintaining cleanliness of entrances, work areas and grounds as necessary

Various shift patterns available

About us

Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,957 a year pro rata for part time - various hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0926-62

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of Healthcare cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughout the organisation.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of Healthcare cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughout the organisation.PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLEPlease note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of cleaning services

Desirable

• Cleaning experience
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

Desirable

• Cleaning experience
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Physical Skills

Essential

• Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.

Desirable

• Able to undertake varied manual handling tasks including use of
• machinery, movement of beds and other equipment.
• Ability to work in busy environment

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

Desirable

• Previous experience working with cleaning machinery

Person Specification Experience Essential Good understanding of cleaning services Desirable Cleaning experience Experience of working in a healthcare environment Qualifications Essential Basic Numeracy and Literacy education Desirable Cleaning experience Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Physical Skills Essential Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort. Desirable Able to undertake varied manual handling tasks including use of machinery, movement of beds and other equipment. Ability to work in busy environment Skills and knowledge Essential Ability to accept and prioritise instructions Desirable Previous experience working with cleaning machinery

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

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced band 5 emergency care nurse to apply for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse role in Sunderland Emergency Department.

The emergency department is a 24 hr service which is fast paced and deals primarily with adults over the age of 16 who present with injuries, ailments chronic and acute illness some of which may be life threatening. Workload can change from minute to minute and you will be expected to work under pressure to deliver care at times of extreme service pressure.

Within the role will be responsible for overseeing, delegating and assisting nursing staff and clinicians in assessing and delivery of care for these patients and their relatives or carers

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge who is currently working within the emergency care setting and has prior experience as a band 5/6. We require an enthusiastic, committed and motivated person with excellent communication and proven leadership skills to join our team.

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, maintain high standards of care and ensure efficient and safe management of our busy emergency department.

The department delivers a 24-hour service and staff work on a rota to ensure service needs are met.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure patients attending the Emergency Department are treated within national standards and that performance measures are met.
• Be responsible and accountable for safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients, exercising accountability in accordance with the NMC Code.
• Supervise, support and educate junior team members, acting as a role model.
• Support the Department Manager to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
• In the Department Managers absence, take direct responsibility for maintaining clinical, professional and cleanliness standards, ensuring safe staffing levels and escalating concerns.
• Ensure effective internal and external communication regarding patient care and resources.
• Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
• Ensure essential patient care is provided and promote a positive patient experience in an environment that enables compassionate, harm-free care, working within own limitations and maintaining safe clinical practice.
• Provide effective clinical leadership to support delivery of the Trusts vision and values.
• Address concerns about care raised by patients and families as they occur, including investigating and responding to complaints.
• Continually identify opportunities to improve the quality of services and patient care, including across other services and departments where appropriate.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job summary

CHoICE Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Catering Assistant (Ward Host). As a Ward Host you would be responsible for assisting clinical staff in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages on several wards, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties. The role is ward based and involves collecting and delivering meals to wards for patients, collecting in crockery and cutlery from patients bedsides and is physically demanding.

This role is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and who have excellent communications skills. We encourage and support our employees to progress within CHoICE and offer full training on the job. If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU! CHoICE Facilities Services work together;

To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost-effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.

To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services. To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of Ward Host.

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

Main duties of the job

General duties of a Catering Assistant (Ward Host) role include;

Distribution, delivery and service of food and beverages to wards and departments.

To follow food & beverage handling procedures, in accordance with national and local regulations.

Undertake stock management, receipt and delivery of stock, reporting any discrepancies or damaged goods to Supervisors. Record food temperatures and food waste before and after service

Maintain the appropriate knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform all food & beverage tasks.

Maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic appearance. Ensuring that the appropriate protective clothing is worn at all times.

Ensuring all equipment, working areas, including storerooms, refrigerators and freezers are kept in a clean and hygienic condition and that good hygienic practices are established and maintained at all times.

Carry out any other duties which are deemed reasonable and in line with the banding of the post.

Providing a food and beverage service including catering for special events to patient, staff and visitors.

Preparing, assembling and packing meals for patients and staff.

Collection, segregation and disposal of waste materials, in accordance with policies.

Shift pattern consists of;

16 hours per week 4.00pm -8.00pm Monday -Thursday

Or

12 hours per week 4.00pm -8.00pm Friday- Sunday

About us

Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,957 a year pro rata for part time - 12 hours and 16 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0926-61

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLEPlease note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Basic Allergen training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

Desirable

• Previous knowledge of catering environment

Physical Skills

Essential

• Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of catering services

Desirable

• Catering Experience
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Experience in production environment
• Experience of cash/card payment handling
• Previous experience in dealing with the public

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic Numeracy and Literacy education Desirable Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Basic Allergen training Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to accept and prioritise instructions Desirable Previous knowledge of catering environment Physical Skills Essential Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort. Experience Essential Good understanding of catering services Desirable Catering Experience Experience of working in a healthcare environment Experience in production environment Experience of cash/card payment handling Previous experience in dealing with the public

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

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated maintenance craftsperson (Mechanical) to join a team of engineering craftsperson responsible for the maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment at buildings maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services. The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Competent Person (CP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multiple engineer services and support CHoICE to meet its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing partners.

As part of the role, the post holder will be required to be flexible and have a wide ranging knowledge of mechanical systems to ensure maintenance, repair and installation activities can be completed in the most efficient and effective manner whilst providing the best possible services. As part of a highly diverse role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to operate and maintain large scale mechanical system which includes: AHUs, LTHW systems, steam plant, pressure systems, medical gas system, refrigeration plant and BMS control.

The role will also require participation within the current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.

Main duties of the job

All applicants must have a positive, friendly and co-operative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet the service needs of the Trust. The role will require the applicant to use their own initiative when undertaking a range of problem-solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory outcome whilst adapting to the changing demands of the role. Furthermore, the post holder will be required to provide technical advice, guidance and where necessary supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike.

Successful applicants will need to have a knowledge of electrical systems with a detailed knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems typically found within an NHS Trust. Completion of a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent is essential as well as the completion of a formally recognised, relevant and accredited apprenticeship.

Expected earnings is not intended to provide a guarantee of earnings.

The base salary is £34,216 -£41,658. However, as the role will require the participation within an on call rota, shift rota and require the completion of overtime (call outs / planned / Emergency) additional monetary rewards will be generated as part of the role.

About us

Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,216 to £41,658 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0626-38-2

Job locations

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake actual maintenance and installation work/activities where appropriate across the whole range of engineering services managed/maintained by CFS. The role will require the undertaking of surveys, inspections, fault finding, servicing and rectification of engineering system faults whilst also providing technical advice, guidance and where appropriate supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike.

The post holder will also be required to participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system, current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description Job responsibilities To undertake actual maintenance and installation work/activities where appropriate across the whole range of engineering services managed/maintained by CFS. The role will require the undertaking of surveys, inspections, fault finding, servicing and rectification of engineering system faults whilst also providing technical advice, guidance and where appropriate supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike. The post holder will also be required to participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system, current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLEPlease note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to use his/her own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion.
• To have the ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role including the reaction to emergency situations,
• Able to prioritising his/her own workload and workloads of others ensuring that high quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved.
• Regularly provide and receive routine information and on occasion complex or sensitive information with a range Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts,
• Self-motivated with a desire to improve current practices
• Understand and sympathise with issues relating to clinical staff/patients where Estates works have an impact on the clinical
• Able to operate and use computer systems such as; electronic asbestos register, labour management system, pneumatic tube system, building management system, fire alarm systems
• Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and on-call shift requirements

Desirable

• Knowledge of HTMs
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems
• Knowledge of building management systems (BMS)

Physical skills

Essential

• Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites
• Is able to have the ability to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day
• Is able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical
• Undertake regular moving and handling activities
• Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co-ordination and manipulation of fine tools

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
• Basic IT Skills
• BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in suitable engineering related discipline
• Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline
• Completion of specialist engineering related training via formulised training or suitable experience.

Desirable

• City & Guilds Quarterly testing of large porous load sterilisers
• City & Guilds Quarterly Testing of Washers Disinfectors
• Legionella Management Competent person certificate
• HVAC Competent Person Certificate,

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
• Detailed knowledge and experience of mechanical system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience,
• Complex fault diagnosis required, interpreting technical issues and formulating technical solutions to improve performance and maintain the service
• Have suitable and sufficient experience as a competent person to a level able to accept a permit to work from an authorised person

Desirable

• Experience of working within an NHS Hospital Environment
• Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS)

Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential Able to use his/her own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion. To have the ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role including the reaction to emergency situations, Able to prioritising his/her own workload and workloads of others ensuring that high quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved. Regularly provide and receive routine information and on occasion complex or sensitive information with a range Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts, Self-motivated with a desire to improve current practices Understand and sympathise with issues relating to clinical staff/patients where Estates works have an impact on the clinical Able to operate and use computer systems such as; electronic asbestos register, labour management system, pneumatic tube system, building management system, fire alarm systems Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and on-call shift requirements Desirable Knowledge of HTMs Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems Knowledge of building management systems (BMS) Physical skills Essential Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites Is able to have the ability to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day Is able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical Undertake regular moving and handling activities Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co-ordination and manipulation of fine tools Qualifications Essential Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent Basic IT Skills BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in suitable engineering related discipline Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline Completion of specialist engineering related training via formulised training or suitable experience. Desirable City & Guilds Quarterly testing of large porous load sterilisers City & Guilds Quarterly Testing of Washers Disinfectors Legionella Management Competent person certificate HVAC Competent Person Certificate, Experience Essential Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust Detailed knowledge and experience of mechanical system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience, Complex fault diagnosis required, interpreting technical issues and formulating technical solutions to improve performance and maintain the service Have suitable and sufficient experience as a competent person to a level able to accept a permit to work from an authorised person Desirable Experience of working within an NHS Hospital Environment Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS)

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

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated Maintenance Craftsperson (Plumbing / Plumber) to join a team of engineering technicians responsible for the maintenance and repair of plumbing and mechanical related plant and equipment at buildings maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services. The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Competent Person (CP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multiple engineer services and support CHoICE to meet its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing partners.

As part of the role, the post holder will be required to be flexible and have a wide ranging knowledge of plumbing related systems to ensure maintenance, repair and installation activities can be completed in the most efficient and effective manner whilst providing the best possible services. As part of highly diverse role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity operate and maintain large scale hot and cold systems which includes all typical associated plant, equipment, fixtures and drainage.

The role will also require the participation in the current CFS plumber shift pattern/system, will also require participation within the current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.

Main duties of the job

All applicants must have a positive, friendly and co-operative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet the service needs of the Trust. The role will require the applicant to use their own initiative when planning and organising engineering staffs workloads as well as supporting varied craft persons and maintenance staff during the completion of a range of problem-solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory outcome.

Whilst adapting to the changing demands of the role, the post holder will be required to be mindful of key performance indicators when allocating and overseeing the completion of planned and reactive tasks. The ability to introduce and develop new localised systems/procedures will be key, to ensure that health and safety and statutory and regulatory compliance is achieved and never compromised.

Successful applicants will need to have a knowledge of building related systems with a detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems typically found within an NHS Trust. Completion of a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline or equivalent is essential as well as the completion of a formally recognised, relevant and accredited apprenticeship.

This role may require participation in an out of hours on call arrangement as per the agreed rota.

About us

Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,290 to £33,232 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0826-47-1

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake maintenance and installation work/activities appropriate to the core specialists skills across the whole range of engineering services. The post holder will also be required to participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system, current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description Job responsibilities To undertake maintenance and installation work/activities appropriate to the core specialists skills across the whole range of engineering services. The post holder will also be required to participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system, current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLEPlease note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
• Detailed knowledge and experience of plumbing system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience

Desirable

• Experience of Natural Gas Systems
• Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS)

Physical Skills

Essential

• Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites,
• Is able to have the ability to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day,
• Is able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical,
• Undertake regular moving and handling activities,
• Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co-ordination and manipulation of fine tools

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
• Basic IT Skills
• BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Engineering Plumbing or equivalent
• Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline

Desirable

• Legionella Awareness Course
• Water Quality Competent Person
• Current UK Driving Licence

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Able to use his/her own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion.
• To have the ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role including the reaction to emergency situations,
• Able to prioritising his/her own workload ensuring that high quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved.
• Regularly provide and receive routine information and on occasion complex or sensitive information with a range Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts,
• Self-motivated with a desire to improve current practices
• Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and on-call shift requirements

Desirable

• Knowledge of HTMs
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems
• Knowledge of building management system

Person Specification Experience Essential Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust Detailed knowledge and experience of plumbing system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience Desirable Experience of Natural Gas Systems Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS) Physical Skills Essential Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites, Is able to have the ability to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day, Is able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical, Undertake regular moving and handling activities, Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co-ordination and manipulation of fine tools Qualifications Essential Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent Basic IT Skills BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Engineering Plumbing or equivalent Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline Desirable Legionella Awareness Course Water Quality Competent Person Current UK Driving Licence Skills and knowledge Essential Able to use his/her own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion. To have the ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role including the reaction to emergency situations, Able to prioritising his/her own workload ensuring that high quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved. Regularly provide and receive routine information and on occasion complex or sensitive information with a range Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts, Self-motivated with a desire to improve current practices Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and on-call shift requirements Desirable Knowledge of HTMs Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems Knowledge of building management system

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

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Cancer Prehabilitation Service within South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. This newly funded post will support the continued development and expansion of oncology prehabilitation services, helping patients optimise their physical health and wellbeing before, during and after cancer treatment. The role will initially support established Cancer pathways whilst contributing to the expansion of services into colorectal cancer pathways. You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based interventions that improve treatment readiness, recovery, quality of life and patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an innovative and developing service that is aligned to national personalised cancer care priorities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment, exercise prescription, rehabilitation, nutrition and wellbeing advice for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Working closely with the Prehabilitation Lead, you will manage a specialist caseload, deliver both face-to-face and telephone/virtual interventions, and contribute to the ongoing development of cancer prehabilitation pathways across the Trust. Key responsibilities include undertaking comprehensive patient assessments, developing personalised exercise and rehabilitation programmes, supporting multidisciplinary team working, collecting outcome data, participating in service evaluation and quality improvement projects, and contributing to education and workforce development activities. The successful candidate will also provide supervision and support to the Band 4 Prehabilitation Assistant Practitioner and play an active role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that improves treatment tolerance, reduces complications, enhances recovery and improves patient outcomes.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job summary

We are seeking an Information Assistant to join our Business Intelligence Team within the Performance and Information Management service. The Directorate oversees the full information lifecycle, from data extraction, transformation and load, quality assurance and governance through to analysis, reporting and insight. Together, our teams support both local operational priorities and national NHS reporting requirements, ensuring that high-quality information is available to inform decision-making, service improvement and the delivery of safe patient care.

The Information Assistant plays an important role in supporting the effective delivery of trusted information, reporting and analytical support to clinical, operational and corporate services across the organisation. Working closely with analysts, managers and stakeholders across the Trust, you will help ensure that information requests are managed efficiently, reporting systems are maintained, and information governance requirements are met. The information and insights we produce helps support organisational decision-making, performance management, service improvement and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

We foster a positive and inclusive team culture built on collaboration, flexibility and shared purpose. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their skills and work together. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in business intelligence and data management.

Main duties of the job

You will provide support to the Business Intelligence Team, helping to ensure that high-quality information is available to support decision-making across the Trust. You will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring information requests, maintaining team workload logs, and helping to ensure that requests are allocated and completed in a timely manner. You will also support the management of Freedom of Information requests and act as a key point of contact for colleagues seeking information.

A significant part of the role involves supporting the administration and maintenance of the Trust's reporting systems, you will help maintain report catalogues and associated metadata, ensuring staff can easily locate and access trusted information products.

Working closely with stakeholders across the Trust, you will support the production and maintenance of routine reports and information products, and contribute to ensuring information is accurate, accessible and fit for purpose. You will help deliver our Directorate's shared vision: "Working together to deliver excellence in what we do to support patient care one goal, one team."

We are committed to supporting the development of our staff and offer a range of training and development opportunities to help you build your skills, and we will be support you to reach your potential. The role also offers flexible and agile working arrangements, with a hybrid model combining home working and office-based working.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRAC-0926-23

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide efficient, effective and timely support to ensure the appropriate provision of information and analysis to our internal and external services. This includes the provision and maintenance of internal information reports, updating and maintaining our information governance requirements, overseeing Power BI accessibility, as well as GDPR Safe haven and Cyber Security protocols for all datasets and regular reporting.

To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

• Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description Job responsibilities To provide efficient, effective and timely support to ensure the appropriate provision of information and analysis to our internal and external services. This includes the provision and maintenance of internal information reports, updating and maintaining our information governance requirements, overseeing Power BI accessibility, as well as GDPR Safe haven and Cyber Security protocols for all datasets and regular reporting.To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs Grade A-C (level 2) including Maths and English

Desirable

• Microsoft Office training including Excel, Access & Word

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of IM&T Security and Data Protection
• principles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good administrative skills.
• Understanding of data administration good practice.
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• Methodical and process orientated.
• Team worker.
• Flexible and proactive approach.

Desirable

• Good use of Microsoft Software such as Excel/Word/Access.
• Analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Project management principles

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a data/Information Management
• setting or equivalent setting or working with data within
• current role or education

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS organisation.
• Experience of the Meditech Patient Administration System.

Physical skills

Essential

• Ability to sit at workstation and use PC for extended periods of time.
• Moving and handling best practice in relating to sitting at a workstation.
• Requirement to concentrate for long periods of time on specific tasks in order to meet deadlines.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSEs Grade A-C (level 2) including Maths and English Desirable Microsoft Office training including Excel, Access & Word Skills and Knowledge Essential Understanding of IM&T Security and Data Protection principles. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good administrative skills. Understanding of data administration good practice. Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative. Methodical and process orientated. Team worker. Flexible and proactive approach. Desirable Good use of Microsoft Software such as Excel/Word/Access. Analytical skills. Knowledge of Project management principles Experience Essential Experience of working in a data/Information Management setting or equivalent setting or working with data within current role or education Desirable Experience of working in an NHS organisation. Experience of the Meditech Patient Administration System. Physical skills Essential Ability to sit at workstation and use PC for extended periods of time. Moving and handling best practice in relating to sitting at a workstation. Requirement to concentrate for long periods of time on specific tasks in order to meet deadlines.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through innovation, collaboration and continuous service improvement. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional to join our multidisciplinary team and support the development of patient pathways and experience.

The post provides an opportunity to work across two hospital sites, delivering specialist care to elective and trauma orthopaedic patients alongside Orthopaedic Practitioners, nurses, therapists, consultants and the wider MDT.

Our service includes three inpatient wards caring for patients with traumatic musculoskeletal injuries, elective surgery, post-operative recovery and rehabilitation. Fracture clinics provide trauma and elective services for adults and children, supported by plaster room and MDT services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive practitioner with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, who can work independently and collaboratively. A commitment to evidence-based care, professional development, service improvement and excellent patient experience is essential.

This development opportunity offers support to achieve relevant competencies and qualifications, including clinical skills and Non-Medical Prescribing. Where required, the successful applicant will initially be appointed at Band 6, with progression following successful completion of the programme.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6/7 Ward Practitioner will work autonomously within the Orthopaedic Directorate, providing daily clinical review of inpatients across both sites.

The post holder will assess patients, monitor and act upon clinical results and diagnostic investigations, identify and escalate clinical concerns, support discharge planning and coordinate multidisciplinary care.

They will work closely with consultants, junior doctors, nursing and therapy teams to optimise patient flow, improve continuity of care, enhance patient safety and support the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job summary

In an exciting opportunity we are pleased to be in a position to expand our workforce and are seeking to recruit a number of childrens wellbeing practitioners/Children, Young Peoples Mental Health Practitioners (CYPMH) to join or mental health service in Sunderland. This involves individuals who have the ability to assist in delivering low intensity, and or evidence-based interventions for children, young people and their families who present with a variety of mental health difficulties.

Within this service model, the team is made up of a range of (CYPMH) practitioners. Training is at the forefront of our ethos, and progression is something our services have an exceptional reputation in. This multi-disciplinary team will deliver a range of interventions that support the identification of mental health needs at the earliest stage, while enabling access to services that build resilience and promote positive mental wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

We expect the post holder to possess sound children and young peoples mental health knowledge and skills. You will have the aptitude, motivation and enthusiasm for working within a pioneering service. Candidates will:

• Provide direct evidence-based interventions and outcome focused standards of care to children and families/carers.
• Post holders will deliver high-quality training, consultation, and support to other staff.
• Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safe.
• Successful candidates will be required to work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safe.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CMAHP-0826-27-1

Job locations

Monkwearmouth Health Centre

Dundas Street

SUNDERLAND

SR6 0AB

United Kingdom

Valley Road Primary School

Corporation Road

Hendon

SUNDERLAND

SR2 8PL

United Kingdom

Wessington Primary School

Lanercost

WASHINGTON

NE38 7PY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

To work as a member of the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Services in South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust providing a Getting Help mental health service to children and young people.

This includes the direct provision of evidence-based interventions and outcome focused standards of care to children and families/carers.

The delivery of high quality training, consultation, and support to other staff. The service will be delivered from Community bases as an integral part of an agreed iTHRIVE multi-agency model of Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service provision.

Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safe

This will be achieved by:

• Listening to and understanding the community.
• Bringing people together to develop a shared local vision with service users as equal partners.
• Assessing community assets, resources, needs and issues.
• Empowering community members to identify local issues and articulate solutions.
• Linking in with Community Mental Health Services (i.e. CYPS, IAPT, CTT).
• The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
• To promote at all times a positive image of children and young people with mental health conditions.
• To promote at all times a positive image of the specialist service area and the wider Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.To work as a member of the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Services in South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust providing a Getting Help mental health service to children and young people. This includes the direct provision of evidence-based interventions and outcome focused standards of care to children and families/carers. The delivery of high quality training, consultation, and support to other staff. The service will be delivered from Community bases as an integral part of an agreed iTHRIVE multi-agency model of Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service provision.Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safeThis will be achieved by: Listening to and understanding the community.Bringing people together to develop a shared local vision with service users as equal partners.Assessing community assets, resources, needs and issues.Empowering community members to identify local issues and articulate solutions.Linking in with Community Mental Health Services (i.e. CYPS, IAPT, CTT).The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and behaviours.To promote at all times a positive image of children and young people with mental health conditions.To promote at all times a positive image of the specialist service area and the wider Trust.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Ability to manage own time and diary and meet requirements and demands of work within the service.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk as required across the full duration of the working day.
• The ability to, on occasion, move and handle objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids.
• The ability to work flexibly, sometimes working additional or unsocial hours, as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery.
• Standard keyboard skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner (Post Graduate Diploma) or Core Professional qualification.
• Registration with a relevant and appropriate governing body, i.e. BABCP(British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists), BPS(British Psychological Society) as a Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner, (or working towards registration and successfully registered within the first six months of appointment); or Nursing, Teaching (with qualified teacher status) Social Worker, Allied Health Professional registrant with a willingness to undertake further training specific to the role.

Desirable

• Additional post graduate qualification in Children and Young Peoples Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area.
• Recognised supervision certificate.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering low intensity psychological interventions to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
• Experience of working within a community or education context.
• Experience of working to safeguard and promote welfare in children.

Desirable

• Experience of multi disciplinary team working.
• Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
• Experience of teaching or delivering training
• Experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place that demonstrate clinical outcome
• Experience of delivering caseload management/clinical supervision
• Experience of working within a Getting Help/Getting More Help CYPMHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to carry out clinical and risk assessments with children, young people and their families
• Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.
• Proven organisational skills
• Proven time and caseload management skills
• Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high standard in both written and oral communication.
• Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.
• Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the supervisory process for personal and clinical development.
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how this may present in children and young people.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based psychological therapies.
• An understanding of the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children.
• Ability to work autonomously, with supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent time and caseload management.

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice.
• Working knowledge of child development and its application to mental health

Person Specification Physical Skills Essential Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Ability to manage own time and diary and meet requirements and demands of work within the service. Ability to sit, stand, and walk as required across the full duration of the working day. The ability to, on occasion, move and handle objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids. The ability to work flexibly, sometimes working additional or unsocial hours, as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery. Standard keyboard skills Qualifications Essential Qualified Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner (Post Graduate Diploma) or Core Professional qualification. Registration with a relevant and appropriate governing body, i.e. BABCP(British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists), BPS(British Psychological Society) as a Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner, (or working towards registration and successfully registered within the first six months of appointment); or Nursing, Teaching (with qualified teacher status) Social Worker, Allied Health Professional registrant with a willingness to undertake further training specific to the role. Desirable Additional post graduate qualification in Children and Young Peoples Mental Health, therapeutic training or other relevant area. Recognised supervision certificate. Experience Essential Experience of delivering low intensity psychological interventions to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families. Experience of working within a community or education context. Experience of working to safeguard and promote welfare in children. Desirable Experience of multi disciplinary team working. Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-agency context. Experience of teaching or delivering training Experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place that demonstrate clinical outcome Experience of delivering caseload management/clinical supervision Experience of working within a Getting Help/Getting More Help CYPMHS Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to carry out clinical and risk assessments with children, young people and their families Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages. Proven organisational skills Proven time and caseload management skills Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high standard in both written and oral communication. Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments. Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the supervisory process for personal and clinical development. Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how this may present in children and young people. Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based psychological therapies. An understanding of the mental health needs of children, young people and their families. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children. Ability to work autonomously, with supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent time and caseload management. Desirable Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice. Working knowledge of child development and its application to mental health

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkwearmouth Health Centre

Dundas Street

SUNDERLAND

SR6 0AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkwearmouth Health Centre

Dundas Street

SUNDERLAND

SR6 0AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Do you want to join an innovative service delivering high-quality interventions in the community to people with a range of mental health problems? If the answer is yes, and you meet the essential criteria, then please apply for this post. We are looking for an experienced, skilled, positive-minded, trustworthy, hardworking, and enthusiastic Administrator with a flexible approach to provide administrative support to the clinical team, ensuring a first-class service is delivered to our service users.

Working hours of the posts:

• X1 37.5 hours. Monday to Friday (09:00 17:00 30 minutes lunch) Working Base: Valley Road Academy, 2 Corporation Rd, Hendon, Sunderland SR2 8PL
• X1 15 hours. Working within core hours Monday to Friday (09:00 17:00 30 minutes lunch) Working base: Wessington Primary School, Lanercost, Washington NE38 7PY
• X1 37.5 hoursMonday to Friday (09:00 17:00 30 minutes lunch) Working Base: Grassbanks Health Centre NE10 8DX
• X1 30 hours Monday to Thursday (09:00 17:00 30 minutes lunch) Working Base: Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre
• X1 16 hours Monday and Tuesday (09:00 17:00 30 minutes lunch) Working Base: Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre

Please note the post holder will be required to travel to other sites to cover shortfalls within the division should the need occur, therefore access to a car is preferred.

Main duties of the job

The service receives referrals from a range of sources including external agencies such as GPs, internal colleagues within the trust, and self-referrals from clients wishing to access the service. Key Tasks within role:

• To manage the scheduling of new/review patients in line with national standards highlighting any capacity issues to the Admin Lead, Clinical Team Manager as needed.
• To manage the Clinician diary on a day-to-day basis, making changes to the profiling of slots as requested by clinicians.
• To provide supervision to junior staff as and when needed.
• To ensure that all mandatory information systems are updated within Iaptus.
• To oversee cancellation and rescheduling of appointment requests.
• To coordinate the admin inbox ensuring colleague and patient communications are responded to promptly.
• Minute taking at internal and external meetings.
• To process any incoming/outgoing mail.
• To be responsible for the management of petty cash.
• To be responsible for the ordering of stationary.
• To provide support to the wider Mental Health Admin Teams in times of shortfalls.
• The post holder should be organised, empathetic, and adaptable to change.

The post holder may occasionally be exposed to upsetting and distressing calls, therefore an element of resilience is needed, however full training is provided internally.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CMAC-0926-22

Job locations

Valley Road Academy

2 Corporation Road

Hendon

SUNDERLAND

SR2 8PL

United Kingdom

Grassbanks Health Centre

Leam Lane

GATESHEAD

NE10 8DX

United Kingdom

Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre

Prince Edward Road

SOUTH SHIELDS

NE34 8PS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• To be the first point of contact for service users and professionals contacting the Service to make a referral via the telephone, showing empathy and understanding.
• Completing the referral form over the telephone, where required, ensuring patient information is inputted into the Iaptus System in real time efficiently and effectively.
• To liaise with the Clinical Team as referrals are received to ensure they are triaged in a timely manner.
• To coordinate the scheduling processes on a day to day basis including overseeing any cancellation or rescheduling of appointments.
• Diary management.
• To provide reception cover meeting and greeting service users into the department.
• Minute taking at internal and external meetings.
• Care Pathway management- ensuring patients are moved to the appropriate stage in within the care pathway as needed.
• To ensure that appropriate procedures and Trust Policies are adhered to at all times and that national standards and RTT performance targets are met.
• To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.

Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. To be the first point of contact for service users and professionals contacting the Service to make a referral via the telephone, showing empathy and understanding. Completing the referral form over the telephone, where required, ensuring patient information is inputted into the Iaptus System in real time efficiently and effectively. To liaise with the Clinical Team as referrals are received to ensure they are triaged in a timely manner. To coordinate the scheduling processes on a day to day basis including overseeing any cancellation or rescheduling of appointments. Diary management. To provide reception cover meeting and greeting service users into the department. Minute taking at internal and external meetings. Care Pathway management- ensuring patients are moved to the appropriate stage in within the care pathway as needed. To ensure that appropriate procedures and Trust Policies are adhered to at all times and that national standards and RTT performance targets are met. To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English C or above, or equivalent.
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Business Admin or equivalent or relevant experience.

Experience

Essential

• Proven prior customer services experience.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
• Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
• Developed keyboard skills (through practice).
• Previous minute taking experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Proven Interpersonal /communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills
• Data input skills
• Effective organisational skills
• Able to work without supervision
• Microsoft Office Packages e.g. Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, Outlook
• Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
• General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting.
• Willing to undertake further training related to role.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Iaptus
• Knowledge of Emis

Physical Skills

Essential

• Developed keyboard skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English C or above, or equivalent. Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Business Admin or equivalent or relevant experience. Experience Essential Proven prior customer services experience. Ability to prioritise tasks. Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative. Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing. Developed keyboard skills (through practice). Previous minute taking experience. Skills and Knowledge Essential Proven Interpersonal /communication skills. Effective written communication skills Data input skills Effective organisational skills Able to work without supervision Microsoft Office Packages e.g. Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, Outlook Basic skills of empathy and reassurance. General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting. Willing to undertake further training related to role. Desirable Knowledge of Iaptus Knowledge of Emis Physical Skills Essential Developed 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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Valley Road Academy

2 Corporation Road

Hendon

SUNDERLAND

SR2 8PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Valley Road Academy

2 Corporation Road

Hendon

SUNDERLAND

SR2 8PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit a number of Trainee Childrens wellbeing Practitioners. If successful you will be delivering evidence low intensity based psychological therapies to children and young people in one of the children and young peoples mental health services. Which are based in either Sunderland, South Tyneside or Gateshead.

The successful applicants will gain experience of providing psychological therapies for children and young people using NICE recommended and evidence-based low intensity treatments. As a trainee, you will also be expected to attend the Children and wellbeing practitioner training programme at the University of Northumberland at Newcastle (UNN) which will enable you to deliver these interventions. The training course with the University commences in January 2027, therefore it is essential that the trainees will be available for employment January 2027.

Main duties of the job

As part of their training, successful applicants will deliver psychological interventions in one of the children, young people and mental health services. The practitioners and will play a full part in the effective development of the services. Regular supervision is an important aspect of the work of the service and trainees will receive regular supervision.

Applicants will be required too.

Undertake and successfully complete training in the Post Graduate Diploma in Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner at Northumbria University, within 12 months.

Be educated to degree level in order to access the Post Graduate Diploma course as per the University requirements.

Have Experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.

Experience of working within the community.

Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.

Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young people.

Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Proven time and caseload management skills.

Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.

Proven organisational skills.

Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Trainees are eligible for training if they have not accessed an CYP-PT funded training programme within the last 2 years of qualifying

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CMAHP-0926-24

Job locations

Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre & Library

10 Prince Edward Road

SOUTH SHIELDS

Tyne And Wear

NE34 8PS

United Kingdom

Grassbanks Sector Base

Grassbanks, Leam Lane

Gateshead

NE10 8DX

United Kingdom

Sunderland Community Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (SCCYPMHS)

Valley Road, Corporation Road

SUNDERLAND

SR2 8PL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the post holder to work as a member of the Children and Young peoples mental Health Service (CYPMHS). For the post holder to be part of one of the localities of Sunderland South Tyneside or Gateshead. To be identified on appointment. For the post holder to work with children and young people who have a range of common mental health problems in a training capacity. For the post holder to use evidence-based interventions as per clinical training (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), to deliver evidence-based group work interventions to parents, children and young people, and deliver training. For the post holder to work with children and young people from different cultural backgrounds and underserved populations, using interpreters when necessary and be committed to providing equal opportunities. For the post holder to meet targets that are set within the service. For the post holder to successfully undertake training on the Postgraduate Diploma in Children Wellbeing Practitioner course at Northumbria University and completed within 12 months.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

• Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description Job responsibilities For the post holder to work as a member of the Children and Young peoples mental Health Service (CYPMHS). For the post holder to be part of one of the localities of Sunderland South Tyneside or Gateshead. To be identified on appointment. For the post holder to work with children and young people who have a range of common mental health problems in a training capacity. For the post holder to use evidence-based interventions as per clinical training (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), to deliver evidence-based group work interventions to parents, children and young people, and deliver training. For the post holder to work with children and young people from different cultural backgrounds and underserved populations, using interpreters when necessary and be committed to providing equal opportunities. For the post holder to meet targets that are set within the service. For the post holder to successfully undertake training on the Postgraduate Diploma in Children Wellbeing Practitioner course at Northumbria University and completed within 12 months.FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working to support the mental health needs ofchildren, young people and their families.
• Experience of working within the community or education setting.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young people

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Children and young peoples mental health service.
• Working in a service where agreed service targets are in place that demonstrates clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to Undertake and successfully complete training in the Post
• Graduate Diploma in Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner at Northumbria
• University, within 12 months.
• Be educated to degree level in order to access the Post Graduate Diploma
• course as per the University requirements.

Desirable

• Psychology or other related degree
• Professional qualification teaching, nursing, SW,AHP. Counselling or within a psychological therapy

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service
• provision.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT
• packages.
• Proven organisational skills
• Proven time and caseload management skills
• Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high standard in
• both written and oral communication.
• Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.
• Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the supervisory
• process for personal and clinical development.
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how this
• may present in children and young people.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based
• psychological therapies.

Desirable

• Received training either formal or through experience and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Demonstrates a knowledge of child development and the links with childhood mental health

Physical skills

Essential

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Ability to manage own time and diary and to manage demands of both training course and work in service
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk is across the full duration of the working day.
• Ability to on occasion, move and handle objects in line with Trust
• guidelines using appropriate aids.
• Ability to work flexibly sometimes working additional or unsocial hours as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery.
• Standard keyboard skills

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working to support the mental health needs ofchildren, young people and their families. Experience of working within the community or education setting. Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young people Desirable Experience of working in a Children and young peoples mental health service. Working in a service where agreed service targets are in place that demonstrates clinical outcomes. Qualifications Essential Willingness to Undertake and successfully complete training in the Post Graduate Diploma in Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner at Northumbria University, within 12 months. Be educated to degree level in order to access the Post Graduate Diploma course as per the University requirements. Desirable Psychology or other related degree Professional qualification teaching, nursing, SW,AHP. Counselling or within a psychological therapy Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages. Proven organisational skills Proven time and caseload management skills Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high standard in both written and oral communication. Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments. Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the supervisory process for personal and clinical development. Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how this may present in children and young people. Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based psychological therapies. Desirable Received training either formal or through experience and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Demonstrates a knowledge of child development and the links with childhood mental health Physical skills Essential Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Ability to manage own time and diary and to manage demands of both training course and work in service Ability to sit, stand, and walk is across the full duration of the working day. Ability to on occasion, move and handle objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids. Ability to work flexibly sometimes working additional or unsocial hours as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery. Standard keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre & Library

10 Prince Edward Road

SOUTH SHIELDS

Tyne And Wear

NE34 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre & Library

10 Prince Edward Road

SOUTH SHIELDS

Tyne And Wear

NE34 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated Higher Clerical Officer to join the Engineering and Building Facilities Management Team which manages all reactive and planned works at sites within the CHoICE Management portfolio. The successful applicant will be joining a dynamic team which forms part of an organisation which is constantly exploring options and developing new opportunities to provide the best possible healthcare facilities management services within the region to its existing customers.

The role will consist of three key elements which form part the key services provided: administrative support in relation to engineering and building related processes/service and compliance undertaken on site and other sites maintained by CHoICE, inclusion within the team that initial welcomes/registers external contractors attendance on site and inclusion within the team that forms part of the Estates helpdesk team who may initially receive emergency reactive breakdown calls before escalating in an appropriate manner.

Main duties of the job

All applicants must have a positive, friendly and co-operative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet the service needs of a large Acute NHS Trust. The successful candidate will need to ensure that they possess the appropriate customer focused attitude and at time negotiation skills that will be used to represent the front of house characteristics which is required as part of the role.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of engineering/building related activities which will typically be completed as part of a large facilities management team, however on the job development and learning will be provided if necessary. The successful candidate will need to be able to flex and react to peaks in workloads during key operational windows, as well as being able to learn how to operate new Estates related operating systems and develop or maintain existing databases using existing workflows which are used to manage a range of estates related requests.

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,471 to £29,313 a year pro rata for part-time (16 hours)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0926-57

Job locations

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to provide clerical and administrative support to the engineering and building team within CHoICE Hard FM. This will form part of and include:

The production and management of spreadsheets, data bases and other associated documents based on information provided; updating, recording and filing of completed service sheets in a proscribed format and location; also, the recording and taking of meeting minutes including the circulation pre & post meeting information.

Forming part of the Estates Help Desk team which typically provides first level response to complaints and queries raised by CHoICE customers including emergency requests/queries.

Assist with the day to day management of external contractors on site, this may include: advising external contractor of the correct process for registering on site, registering their vehicles on site and the issuing of keys and swipe access passes when instructed by the relevant engineer/builder.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be required to provide clerical and administrative support to the engineering and building team within CHoICE Hard FM. This will form part of and include: The production and management of spreadsheets, data bases and other associated documents based on information provided; updating, recording and filing of completed service sheets in a proscribed format and location; also, the recording and taking of meeting minutes including the circulation pre & post meeting information. Forming part of the Estates Help Desk team which typically provides first level response to complaints and queries raised by CHoICE customers including emergency requests/queries. Assist with the day to day management of external contractors on site, this may include: advising external contractor of the correct process for registering on site, registering their vehicles on site and the issuing of keys and swipe access passes when instructed by the relevant engineer/builder.PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Able to undertake basic moving and handling tasks
• Ability to sit at workstations for prolonged periods
• Able to produce documents at speed with high accuracy levels. Advanced keyboard skills will be required as part of this.
• Good hand eye co-ordination skills when transferring information

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate information in an understandable way to all levels of staff and colleagues
• Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to use own initiative to plan and prioritise own workload within given timescales and objectives
• The ability to be flexible to cover other similar clerical duties within the department as required
• The ability to work to tight deadlines on a wide and varied range of work which will require constant alterations to the working pattern

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration OR equivalent OR equivalent experience

Desirable

• Microsoft Office Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating with people at all levels both in person and in writing/email and telephone
• Previous experience of working in an office environment in a clerical/administrative role
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel

Desirable

• NHS Experience
• Engineering/ Building Experience

Person Specification Physical Skills Essential Able to undertake basic moving and handling tasks Ability to sit at workstations for prolonged periods Able to produce documents at speed with high accuracy levels. Advanced keyboard skills will be required as part of this. Good hand eye co-ordination skills when transferring information Knowledge and Skills Essential Able to communicate information in an understandable way to all levels of staff and colleagues Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team Able to use own initiative to plan and prioritise own workload within given timescales and objectives The ability to be flexible to cover other similar clerical duties within the department as required The ability to work to tight deadlines on a wide and varied range of work which will require constant alterations to the working pattern Qualifications Essential Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration OR equivalent OR equivalent experience Desirable Microsoft Office Qualification Experience Essential Experience of communicating with people at all levels both in person and in writing/email and telephone Previous experience of working in an office environment in a clerical/administrative role Experience of using Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel Desirable NHS Experience Engineering/ Building Experience

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Whether you are just starting off in your career and have a special interest in Pharmacy or if youre an individual with experience in Pharmacy, then we are looking for you! We are seeking candidates with drive, initiative, enthusiasm and good communication skills to join our friendly and forward-thinking Pharmacy team to work across both Pharmacy Departments at Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital.

The posts involve working alongside our Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Dispensing Assistants to provide integrated pharmaceutical care for service users in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines.

Main duties of the job

You will participate in a range of duties within the Pharmacy Stores including the receipt, distribution of medicines to wards and departments, stock management on wards/departments, invoicing and other duties which support the ward based Pharmacy service

An ability to work both in a team and alone is essential and it is vital that applicants understand the needs of patients and other staff members. Candidates must have effective time management skills, an ability to work within time constraints and be flexible to changing work routines.

As part of the Pharmacy team, you will be required to contribute to the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays roster and additionally some late duties until approximately 19:30 Monday to Friday.

Successful applicants will either have, or willing to work towards, the completion of an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Previous experience of working in a hospital or community Pharmacy would also be desirable but it is not essential.

Flexible working arrangements would be considered including part time hours.

For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Emma Graham on 0191 5699048

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0926-06

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an efficient supplies system of Drugs and associated products to all wards, departments, units, outreach hospitals and customers in the district and surrounding areas, which includes, checking, storage and distribution of medicines in area of responsibility.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description Job responsibilities To provide an efficient supplies system of Drugs and associated products to all wards, departments, units, outreach hospitals and customers in the district and surrounding areas, which includes, checking, storage and distribution of medicines in area of responsibility.FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENTPlease note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Disposition

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of the team.
• To participate in a weekend pharmacy service and relevant bank holiday arrangements

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to Level 2 or equivalent.
• Completed appropriate NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willing to work towards and complete within 6 months of commencing the post

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of computer stock control systems.
• Experience in a similar post

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good organisational skills with an ability to maintain a disciplined approach to work
• Ability to prioritise own work to meet service requirements
• Basic computing and keyboard skills
• Good analytical and judgmental skills

Desirable

• A good knowledge and understanding of hospital and pharmacy policy and procedures

Person Specification Disposition Essential Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work as a member of the team. To participate in a weekend pharmacy service and relevant bank holiday arrangements Qualifications Essential Basic numeracy and literacy skills to Level 2 or equivalent. Completed appropriate NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willing to work towards and complete within 6 months of commencing the post Experience Desirable Experience of computer stock control systems. Experience in a similar post Skills and Knowledge Essential Good organisational skills with an ability to maintain a disciplined approach to work Ability to prioritise own work to meet service requirements Basic computing and keyboard skills Good analytical and judgmental skills Desirable A good knowledge and understanding of hospital and pharmacy policy and procedures

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician / Dispensary Manager to join our in-patient Pharmacy team. You will be based at Sunderland Royal Hospital but be able to work across all our in-patient dispensaries across all of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust sites. If you are looking to gain experience as a senior technician manager and have the skills to manage a team of pharmacy dispensers, technicians and pharmacy assistants then this post could appeal to you. The Trust has invested in modern pharmaceutical facilities including full electronic prescribing with decision support, automated dispensaries and extensive 7-day clinical services to enhance the patients experience of care by improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of their medicines utilisation. This is an exciting time to join the team and shape the future dispensary services across South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated individual who is team-orientated and shares our passion for improving patient care. You will need to be an experienced Pharmacy Technician working at Band 4 or above with a relevant pharmaceutical qualification and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). You will also need to be enthusiastic, self-motivated and well organised. As Senior Pharmacy Technician / Dispensary Manager you will manage a team of dispensers and work alongside our Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Dispensing Assistants to provide integrated pharmaceutical care for service users in the Trust, including service level agreement with our partner organisation Choice Ltd., to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines. As part of the Pharmacy team, you will be required to contribute to the 7-day rota which includes weekends and late night duty

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job summary

Permanent Static Band 7 Physiotherapist, 18.5 hours per week, Rheumatology Out-patients based at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our experienced and supportive MSK Out-patients physiotherapy team.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance and consolidate your specialist knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective, high quality and evidence-based physiotherapy to a wide range of Rheumatological Out-patients at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop research, teaching and leadership skills and we offer support with training and development through courses, in-service training, appraisals and supervision.

The successful candidate will work as part of the physiotherapy and wider multi-disciplinary teams.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as part of the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care to Rheumatological patients.

The main duties of the job include:

The assessment and treatment of patients with complex Rheumatological conditions, including newly diagnosed Spondyloarthropathy patients and patients with multi pathologies, including patients with inflammatory disease, with underlying MSK conditions.

Provide patients with intra-articular injection therapy.

To contribute to service developments and quality improvement.

To provide clinical support and supervision for Physiotherapy staff and Support Workers, as well as supervision of students

To deputise in the absence of senior colleagues as required.

To maintain professional development through participation in relevant professional training programmes

To comply with Trust policies.

• To assist in raising the profile of the Physiotherapy service.

Key requirements:

good interpersonal skills.

problem solving approach to tasks.

ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams.

ability to manage time effectively.

ability to work effectively under pressure.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.