Job summary

Hatton ward is a busy surgical admission ward with patients from Urology, General surgery and ENT.

We are a friendly team and the Housekeeper is an important role. The successful candidate will be responsible for ordering and managing stock and Stationary and maintain a clean working environment

There is a requirement to support with answering the ward telephone during ward rounds, use Integra for ordering, and maintain compliance: for example oxygen and suction checking, PAT test dates , commode leaning and maintaining a clean ward.

Hatton ward is audited for cleaning, nursing and estates Issue which the Housekeeper is involved in resolving the issues raised.

There is also some admin duties involving Lorenzo.

If you would like a dynamic role on a busy surgical ward please get in touch , for more information talk to ward manager (Lindsay Clarkson) or Clinical sister (Amy Brown).

Main duties of the job

To support nursing staff in the delivery and co-ordination of patient requirements. The post holder will work part of the ward team ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the patient.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-EM902

Job locations

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

MEETING NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

To assist patients to order food that meets their dietary requirements.

To ensure dietary supplements are well stocked and are in date/stock rotated.

To receive the meal trolley when it arrives on the ward.

To serve meals in a timely manner in conjunction with nursing staff.

To ensure patients have the assistance they require to eat and drink e.g. feeding, cutting up food, placing food within reach.

To ensure new starters/temporary staff allocated to the area are aware of the Red Tray scheme and how it operates.

In conjunction with nurses, monitor dietary intake as appropriate and maintain nutrition charts.

To promote a pleasant environment for eating, i.e. remove clutter from tables.

To take responsibility for the ward pantry, ensuring it is clean at all times i.e. discard out of date food, stock rotation.

To ensure temperature of ward fridge is monitored as per trust policy.

To ensure food in fridge is labeled and stored correctly.

To ensure adherence to the protected meal time policy.

To take responsibility for the drug and staff fridge, i.e. disregard out of date and discharged patients drugs and out of date food

MAINTAINING THE ENVIRONMENT

To establish a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere to patients, visitors and staff.

To carry out monitoring of service delivery related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment at agreed frequencies.

To ensure all requirements for maintenance/repairs to equipment are reported in a timely manner via the intranet.

To monitor response times for maintenance and repairs and report any issues to the Ward Manager.

To ensure patients lockers and bed side tables are kept clean and tidy.

To maintain the cleanliness of all nursing equipment and trolleys.

To clean and restock patients drinks trolley.

To liase with staff following the discharge of a patient regarding cleaning the bed area in preparation for the new patient.

To ensure that alcohol gel dispensers are cleaned and replenished.

To keep the sluice tidy and clean.

Work in conjunction with the cleaning team, particularly on floor cleaning day, to supervise the movement of patients and assist the team by advising which equipment can be moved/unplugged etc. and to ensure the activities are carried out safely and in a dignified manner.

GENERAL

To ensure personal privacy, dignity and confidentiality is maintained.

To ensure commodes are cleaned on a regular basis

To assist with bed making.

To file patients records in the absence of the Ward Aide.

To receive and welcome visitors.

To respond to telephone calls in a courteous manner.

To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.

To ensure the cost effective use of resources.

To respond to patients concerns through communication with nursing staff.

To respond to emergencies as appropriate.

To maintain effective working relationships.

To promote effective communication with patients, colleagues, other health care staff and visitors to the trust.

Maintain a professional image at all times.

To assist with the printing of labels, ordering of notes and admission of patients using the trust computer system.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION ROLE

Undertake appropriate training for specific tasks delegated by the Ward Manager, at all times working within Trust Policies.

The post holder will acknowledge their limitations in relation to any delegated task that they do not feel competent to perform..

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas: MEETING NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS To assist patients to order food that meets their dietary requirements. To ensure dietary supplements are well stocked and are in date/stock rotated. To receive the meal trolley when it arrives on the ward. To serve meals in a timely manner in conjunction with nursing staff. To ensure patients have the assistance they require to eat and drink e.g. feeding, cutting up food, placing food within reach. To ensure new starters/temporary staff allocated to the area are aware of the Red Tray scheme and how it operates. In conjunction with nurses, monitor dietary intake as appropriate and maintain nutrition charts. To promote a pleasant environment for eating, i.e. remove clutter from tables. To take responsibility for the ward pantry, ensuring it is clean at all times i.e. discard out of date food, stock rotation. To ensure temperature of ward fridge is monitored as per trust policy. To ensure food in fridge is labeled and stored correctly. To ensure adherence to the protected meal time policy. To take responsibility for the drug and staff fridge, i.e. disregard out of date and discharged patients drugs and out of date food MAINTAINING THE ENVIRONMENT To establish a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere to patients, visitors and staff. To carry out monitoring of service delivery related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment at agreed frequencies. To ensure all requirements for maintenance/repairs to equipment are reported in a timely manner via the intranet. To monitor response times for maintenance and repairs and report any issues to the Ward Manager. To ensure patients lockers and bed side tables are kept clean and tidy. To maintain the cleanliness of all nursing equipment and trolleys. To clean and restock patients drinks trolley. To liase with staff following the discharge of a patient regarding cleaning the bed area in preparation for the new patient. To ensure that alcohol gel dispensers are cleaned and replenished. To keep the sluice tidy and clean. Work in conjunction with the cleaning team, particularly on floor cleaning day, to supervise the movement of patients and assist the team by advising which equipment can be moved/unplugged etc. and to ensure the activities are carried out safely and in a dignified manner. GENERAL To ensure personal privacy, dignity and confidentiality is maintained. To ensure commodes are cleaned on a regular basis To assist with bed making. To file patients records in the absence of the Ward Aide. To receive and welcome visitors. To respond to telephone calls in a courteous manner. To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality. To ensure the cost effective use of resources. To respond to patients concerns through communication with nursing staff. To respond to emergencies as appropriate. To maintain effective working relationships. To promote effective communication with patients, colleagues, other health care staff and visitors to the trust. Maintain a professional image at all times. To assist with the printing of labels, ordering of notes and admission of patients using the trust computer system. TRAINING AND EDUCATION ROLE Undertake appropriate training for specific tasks delegated by the Ward Manager, at all times working within Trust Policies. The post holder will acknowledge their limitations in relation to any delegated task that they do not feel competent to perform..

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Literacy and Numeracy Skills
• 4 GCSEs or equivalent

Desirable

• IT Skills
• Customer Care Course
• Basic Food Hygiene

Experience

Essential

• Experience in dealing with the general public

Desirable

• Clerical Experience
• Previous experience of stock ordering
• An understanding of the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Awareness of patient confidentiality
• Able to manager time effectively
• Good communication and written skills
• Awareness of housekeeping in a health care setting
• Good organisational skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Able to achieve personal objectives
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload

Other Job requirements

Essential

• Flexible - can work shifts and weekends
• Able to change duties at short notice

Desirable

• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Literacy and Numeracy Skills 4 GCSEs or equivalent Desirable IT Skills Customer Care Course Basic Food Hygiene Experience Essential Experience in dealing with the general public Desirable Clerical Experience Previous experience of stock ordering An understanding of the NHS Skills Essential Awareness of patient confidentiality Able to manager time effectively Good communication and written skills Awareness of housekeeping in a health care setting Good organisational skills Personal Qualities Essential Able to work as an effective team member Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written Able to adapt to changing circumstances Able to achieve personal objectives Ability to work independently and prioritise workload Other Job requirements Essential Flexible - can work shifts and weekends Able to change duties at short notice Desirable Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

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 Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Specialist Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Base: Whitnash Lodge, Warwick. South Warwickshire Community

Permanent 30 hours 7 day working 9.00 - 17.00 (weekend working cross county on a rota).

This is a rare opportunity to join an established Specialist Palliative Care Team in North Warwickshire Community. The team is supported by a Consultant and is part of the wider Specialist Palliative Care Team across Warwickshire. The role is based at Camphill Nuneaton and works closely with the local hospices, SWFT Community Nurses, local Hospitals and local GP's.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a Palliative Care expert practitioner based within the community who will take a key role in strengthening the nursing contribution to patients and service users within the speciality across the organisation.

In partnership with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless Specialist Palliative Care Service. The role is vital in delivering the highest standards of clinical care and supporting efficiency to drive improvements in health outcomes.

Using advanced nursing practice; takes personal responsibility for shared management of a caseload of patients referred for Specialist Palliative Care and support.

The post holder will demonstrate highly developed and specialist knowledge and expertise and will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of innovative practice, research and standards of care.

The post holder will develop strategies to ensure practice development and education for other professionals caring for patients with Specialist Palliative Care needs.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a real difference to patients with cardiac conditions? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Cardiographer to join our dedicated Cardiac Investigations Unit.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing a range of non-invasive cardiac investigations, including ECGs, ambulatory monitoring and exercise testing, supporting the timely diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart conditions. There will also be the opportunity to assist Physiologists where appropriate. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of a safe, responsive and patient-focused service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is committed to delivering high standards of care, has strong communication skills, and is keen to develop their skills within a busy and evolving cardiology service.

The role involves cross site working and the opportunity to work at the new purpose built diagnostic hub in Stratford.

Main duties of the job

The Cardiographer is responsible for delivering a range of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic services to both inpatient and outpatient populations, including performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory ECG (Holter and event) and blood pressure monitors. The role supports Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiologists in the effective delivery of cardiac investigations and procedures across clinical departments and wards. Key responsibilities include preparing patients for investigations, undertaking patient observations, providing compassionate care tailored to individual needs, maintaining accurate clinical records, and communicating effectively with patients and their families. The post holder also undertakes administrative and reception duties, supports the department with general administration, ensures clinical areas are clean and prepared for use, manages stock and linen supplies, and contributes to the care, maintenance, and cleaning of clinical equipment to support the safe and efficient running of the Cardiology service.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist with experience working with children in clinic, community and/or school-based settings?Join our friendly, ambitious and innovative SWFT Children's OT Team and be part of an exciting new partnership with Warwickshire ICB and Warwickshire County Council.Through the Expert at Hand initiative, you'll help bring specialist OT expertise directly into mainstream education, empowering staff and supporting children through earlier universal advice and targeted intervention.You'll manage a varied caseload using established, evidence-based clinical pathways, alongside helping develop and deliver this exciting new offer.Based in Nuneaton, Rugby or Warwick, we offer flexible working, regular clinical supervision, PDRs and excellent CPD opportunities.If you're collaborative, adaptable and passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you!Please note that these roles are community based, a valid UK driving licence and independent mean of transport is essential.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective Occupational Therapy service to children and young people across Warwickshire within a variety of community based settings.Following the principles of Governance, to develop and maintain a high quality service, through recognised professional standards, evidence based practice, and effective clinical audit programme.To use a client centred approach within the multi-disciplinary team, and to work as an autonomous practitioner to enable each client to achieve their potential in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, and to promote independence and participation in life roles in the home and community.To manage a caseload of clients with complex conditions.To deputise for the Senior Therapy Staff as required.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Annualised hours

Reference number

203-FH1257

Job locations

Children's Occupational Therapy

Riversley Park Children's Centre, Fusilier Louis Carter Drive,

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment
• Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics
• Evidence of Post graduate training
• Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of supervising OT support staff
• Experience of supervising students on placement

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting
• Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations
• Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Willingness to assist in change

Other job requirements

Essential

• Car Driver

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Presentation and training skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Health Professions Council Desirable Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT Experience Essential Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics Evidence of Post graduate training Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of supervising OT support staff Experience of supervising students on placement Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities Knowledge of clinical governance and its application Effective written and verbal communication skills Computer literacy Desirable Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics Personal Qualities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals. Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs Willingness to assist in change Other job requirements Essential Car Driver Desirable Commitment to lifelong learning Presentation and training skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Riversley Park Children's Centre, Fusilier Louis Carter Drive,

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Riversley Park Children's Centre, Fusilier Louis Carter Drive,

Nuneaton

CV11 5TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit two site managers to join our Team.

This role consists of capacity management, staff deployment and leading on clinical safety of the organisation out of hours. To maintain safe staffing levels, site integrity and the flow throughout the organisation from an elective and emergency perspective, whilst achieving quality targets.

You will be responsible for the management of capacity and the effective implementation of escalation procedures. Out of hours you will work with clinical practitioners to ensure clinical safety whilst maintaining flow and capacity. In hours you will work with the General Managers and out of hours with the on call manager and executive.

You are required to possess the skills and experience to be able to effectively identify and implement plans, assist in resolving capacity pressures and show sound clinical judgement regarding appropriate placement of patients at times of extreme pressures.

The role involves 12 hour shifts, both days and nights, including weekends and bank holidays. Part time will be considered.

You will be a first level Registered Nurse, educated to degree level, with a minimum 5 years post registration experience of which 2 years at band 6. You will have a good understanding of the drivers and constraints around effective patient flow. To be a competent clinical practitioner and possess effective leadership, mediation and negotiation skills with the ability to think and operate strategically.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible, in collaboration with other senior members of the team for the delivery of site capacity management and Hospital 24/7. Ensuring the available resources are optimised to achieve strategic changes and improvements in services and operational systems within existing constraints.

To provide strong operational and clinical leadership across the Trust, empowering others to ensure that patient care is evidence based, patient centered and is compliant with the quality standards determined by the Trust. To maintain site integrity and flow within the Trust 24/7 this includes allocation of staff resources. To ensure patients are placed in the most appropriate bed for their clinical need and ensuring flow is maintained throughout the Trust in a timely manner.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job summary

SWFT are excited to be advertising a Band 6 Clinical Sister/Charge nurse and learning lead post to join the team on Castle Ward.

Are you a suitably qualified nurse with experience in an acute medical setting who understands the importance of being an approachable leader who supports and promotes staff morale and civility? Do you have a passion for nurse led education to support the ward team?

Castle Ward cares for both emergency and elective medical patients . It offers a range of learning opportunities and supports the development of an extensive clinical skill set.

The role includes both clinical, managerial and educational duties and you will receive full training and support to be able to fulfil this.

A development role Band 5- Band 6 would be considered for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the development of the ward team and support the Ward Manager in the delivery of a consistently high quality and cost effective service. To deputise for the Ward Manager as required.

To work within and ensure continued development of an environment conducive to learning, integrating evidence based theory & practice within the ward.

To provide clinical leadership and establish high quality learning environments through teaching and assessment, supporting all new starters and learners within the ward environment.

To provide teaching and support to all staff who are supervising and assessing all new starters and learners and work in conjunction with the other Learning Lead on the unit.

To work closely with the practice development team, the apprenticeship team and the learning and development department to support a coordinated approach to education, training and professional development.

To support staff in the development of competence and confidence in the delivery of high standards of care whilst being responsive to the needs of patients, relatives and carers as well as service demands.

To manage time effectively between clinical and educational responsibilities in the ward ensuring a 75/25 split.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist with experience working with children in clinic, community and/or school-based settings?Join our friendly, ambitious and innovative SWFT Children's OT Team and be part of an exciting new partnership with Warwickshire ICB and Warwickshire County Council.Through the Expert at Hand initiative, you'll help bring specialist OT expertise directly into mainstream education, empowering staff and supporting children through earlier universal advice and targeted intervention.You'll manage a varied caseload using established, evidence-based clinical pathways, alongside helping develop and deliver this exciting new offer.Based in Nuneaton, Rugby or Warwick, we offer flexible working, regular clinical supervision, PDRs and excellent CPD opportunities.If you're collaborative, adaptable and passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you!Please note that these roles are community based, a valid UK driving licence and independent mean of transport is essential.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective Occupational Therapy service to children and young people across Warwickshire within a variety of community based settings.Following the principles of Governance, to develop and maintain a high quality service, through recognised professional standards, evidence based practice, and effective clinical audit programme.To use a client centred approach within the multi-disciplinary team, and to work as an autonomous practitioner to enable each client to achieve their potential in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, and to promote independence and participation in life roles in the home and community.To manage a caseload of clients with complex conditions.To deputise for the Senior Therapy Staff as required.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Annualised hours

Reference number

203-FH1258

Job locations

Children's Occupational Therapy

Saltisford Office Park

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment
• Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics
• Evidence of Post graduate training
• Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of supervising OT support staff
• Experience of supervising students on placement

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting
• Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations
• Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Willingness to assist in change

Other job requirements

Essential

• Car Driver

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Presentation and training skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Health Professions Council Desirable Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT Experience Essential Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics Evidence of Post graduate training Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of supervising OT support staff Experience of supervising students on placement Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities Knowledge of clinical governance and its application Effective written and verbal communication skills Computer literacy Desirable Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics Personal Qualities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals. Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs Willingness to assist in change Other job requirements Essential Car Driver Desirable Commitment to lifelong learning Presentation and training skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Saltisford Office Park

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Saltisford Office Park

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist with experience working with children in clinic, community and/or school-based settings?Join our friendly, ambitious and innovative SWFT Children's OT Team and be part of an exciting new partnership with Warwickshire ICB and Warwickshire County Council.Through the Expert at Hand initiative, you'll help bring specialist OT expertise directly into mainstream education, empowering staff and supporting children through earlier universal advice and targeted intervention.You'll manage a varied caseload using established, evidence-based clinical pathways, alongside helping develop and deliver this exciting new offer.Based in Nuneaton, Rugby or Warwick, we offer flexible working, regular clinical supervision, PDRs and excellent CPD opportunities.If you're collaborative, adaptable and passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you!Please note that these roles are community based, a valid UK driving licence and independent mean of transport is essential.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these positions. Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective Occupational Therapy service to children and young people across Warwickshire within a variety of community based settings.Following the principles of Governance, to develop and maintain a high quality service, through recognised professional standards, evidence based practice, and effective clinical audit programme.To use a client centred approach within the multi-disciplinary team, and to work as an autonomous practitioner to enable each client to achieve their potential in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, and to promote independence and participation in life roles in the home and community.To manage a caseload of clients with complex conditions.To deputise for the Senior Therapy Staff as required.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Annualised hours

Reference number

203-FH1256

Job locations

Children's Occupational Therapy

Orchard Centre

Lower Hill Morton Road

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas:Main dutiesTo be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.Professional/Clinical ResponsibilitiesTo manage the risk and clinical responsibility for junior staff and own caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.To have a working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.To have a sound range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Therapy and professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills with supervision.To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.To negotiate with client/carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures with supervision.To ensure junior staff and own and verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.To provide verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi-agency meetings and contribute to statutory assessments & multidisciplinary decision making with supervision.To provide Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.To have a sound knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.To have a working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment
• Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics
• Evidence of Post graduate training
• Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of supervising OT support staff
• Experience of supervising students on placement

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting
• Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations
• Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Willingness to assist in change

Other job requirements

Essential

• Car Driver

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Presentation and training skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Health Professions Council Desirable Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment Member of Specialist Interest Group - RCOT Experience Essential Post registration experience in physical disability /paediatrics Evidence of Post graduate training Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of supervising OT support staff Experience of supervising students on placement Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities Knowledge of clinical governance and its application Effective written and verbal communication skills Computer literacy Desirable Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics Personal Qualities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals. Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs Willingness to assist in change Other job requirements Essential Car Driver Desirable Commitment to lifelong learning Presentation and training skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Orchard Centre

Lower Hill Morton Road

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Occupational Therapy

Orchard Centre

Lower Hill Morton Road

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Operational Manager Audiology & Histopathology

South Warwickshire NHS trust is looking for a forward thinking enthusiastic Operational Manager to support the delivery and development of our Audiology and Histopathology Services. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team within the Clinical Support Services Division.

As an Operational Manager, you will provide strong operational leadership, working closely with the Directorate Manager and Service Manager. You will have responsibility for supporting the day to day delivery of the services, ensuring that activity, capacity, workforce and performance is effectively managed.

Main duties of the job

The Operations Manager will support and assist in developing the strategic direction for services within their portfolio, working with the General Manager and or the Directorate Manager to influence the strategic direction for the directorate to deliver safe and effective patient services.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the services within their portfolio, supporting the development of business plans in line with performance frameworks to meet the constitutional standards.

The Operations Manager will contribute and support the governance structures within the Directorate to cover health and safety and risk management. Working with the clinical and nursing staff to ensure robust clinical governance is in place at service level.

The Operations Manager will lead and support job planning for services within the portfolio.

The Operations Manager will provide visible leadership across the services within their portfolio, being the first point of escalation for any deviation to plan, quality measure or financial key performance indicators.

The postholder may be required to deputise as required.

The postholder will be required to be included in the Trust's on call management rota.

The postholder may be asked to work at other sites within the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and South Warwickshire University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust or one of the associated community locations as required.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-SS1236

Job locations

Warwick Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Performance Management

To support and assist the Directorate Triumvirate in ensuring robust performance management systems are in place for the services within their portfolio.

To provide day to day management of services within their portfolio against the constitutional standards, reporting to the Directorate Triumvirate.

To attend on behalf of the directorate weekly performance meetings, being able to articulate performance levels, reason and mitigation for deviances against plan and national standards.

To analyse and interpret data from various sources into effective knowledge management which drives the activities of the services within their portfolio.

To provide leadership to service managers so they are aware of specific standards/ targets that they are responsible for delivering and provide support to each manager to ensure safe and effective delivery of them.

To support with the management and delivery of clinical services, management of clinical risk and health care governance for the services within their portfolio, escalating to the Directorate Management team and concerns or possible risk.

To ensure effective and optimum utilisation of resources within the services within their portfolio.

To develop and implement business plans to ensure all services within their portfolio can respond to patients needs throughout the year.

Strategic Development

To work collaboratively with services within their portfolio to identify key activities for service improvement and business development. To inform the Directorate Triumvirate of service plans so that they can be included in the business planning cycle and budget setting.

To support the development and delivery of business opportunities for services within their portfolio that maintain, support and enhance the delivery of high-quality services, including new and existing opportunities for income generation.

To support and take the local lead with services within their portfolio for service redesign with the multidisciplinary service team, supporting service managers to confidently design and implement service changes to meet the national and local priorities and to improve patient care.

To work with the Directorate Triumvirate to inform and contribute to the strategic planning that will support development of the Directorate planning and priorities.

To develop effective partnerships with clinical teams and an environment in which all service staff have the opportunity to be involved and influence the management, planning and development of services.

Financial Responsibilities

To work with the directorate management and service leadership to establish a strategic direction that will provide a base for business planning and reflects the local and national priorities.

To support and assist the directorate management to lead the speciality multidisciplinary team in the management of budgets, reporting to the Directorate Triumvirate to ensure services are delivery cost effectively and productivity is maximised.

To maximise income opportunities available to the service within their portfolio to ensure business cases are developed to sustain and transform services in line with local and national priorities. To inform the directorate business planning.

To ensure all assets within the services within their portfolio (buildings, land and equipment) re utilised efficiently and effectively. To inform and support the Directorate Triumvirate to ensure the service needs are reflected in the Trust capital plans.

To support with the strategic business, workforce and financial plans for the services within their portfolio, informing on and assuring the Directorate Triumvirate that such plans are in line with local and national priorities.

To support the speciality in the development of services to meet the national agenda of providing patient care locally by working with primary and third sector providers.

Job description Job responsibilities Performance Management To support and assist the Directorate Triumvirate in ensuring robust performance management systems are in place for the services within their portfolio. To provide day to day management of services within their portfolio against the constitutional standards, reporting to the Directorate Triumvirate. To attend on behalf of the directorate weekly performance meetings, being able to articulate performance levels, reason and mitigation for deviances against plan and national standards. To analyse and interpret data from various sources into effective knowledge management which drives the activities of the services within their portfolio. To provide leadership to service managers so they are aware of specific standards/ targets that they are responsible for delivering and provide support to each manager to ensure safe and effective delivery of them. To support with the management and delivery of clinical services, management of clinical risk and health care governance for the services within their portfolio, escalating to the Directorate Management team and concerns or possible risk. To ensure effective and optimum utilisation of resources within the services within their portfolio. To develop and implement business plans to ensure all services within their portfolio can respond to patients needs throughout the year. Strategic Development To work collaboratively with services within their portfolio to identify key activities for service improvement and business development. To inform the Directorate Triumvirate of service plans so that they can be included in the business planning cycle and budget setting. To support the development and delivery of business opportunities for services within their portfolio that maintain, support and enhance the delivery of high-quality services, including new and existing opportunities for income generation. To support and take the local lead with services within their portfolio for service redesign with the multidisciplinary service team, supporting service managers to confidently design and implement service changes to meet the national and local priorities and to improve patient care. To work with the Directorate Triumvirate to inform and contribute to the strategic planning that will support development of the Directorate planning and priorities. To develop effective partnerships with clinical teams and an environment in which all service staff have the opportunity to be involved and influence the management, planning and development of services. Financial Responsibilities To work with the directorate management and service leadership to establish a strategic direction that will provide a base for business planning and reflects the local and national priorities. To support and assist the directorate management to lead the speciality multidisciplinary team in the management of budgets, reporting to the Directorate Triumvirate to ensure services are delivery cost effectively and productivity is maximised. To maximise income opportunities available to the service within their portfolio to ensure business cases are developed to sustain and transform services in line with local and national priorities. To inform the directorate business planning. To ensure all assets within the services within their portfolio (buildings, land and equipment) re utilised efficiently and effectively. To inform and support the Directorate Triumvirate to ensure the service needs are reflected in the Trust capital plans. To support with the strategic business, workforce and financial plans for the services within their portfolio, informing on and assuring the Directorate Triumvirate that such plans are in line with local and national priorities. To support the speciality in the development of services to meet the national agenda of providing patient care locally by working with primary and third sector providers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level of equivalent
• Post graduate level qualification or equivalent extensive experience
• Specialist knowledge and detailed understanding of national priorities and developments

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and proven experience in managing a service
• Experience in managing teams and individuals, including across multi site services
• Experience in liaising with finance departments, and commissioning bodies
• Experience of financial budget ownership
• Experience in contract performance management, including SLAs
• Experience in compiling and ratifying standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Evidence of developing quality assurance systems and procedures
• Dissemination of complex information to internal and external stakeholders
• Analysing practices and implementing policies to improve outcomes.
• Preparing and delivering formal presentations
• Allocation of tasks and projects to others and supervision of outcomes.

Skills

Essential

• Numeracy and problem solving skills
• Critical analytical skills
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft word, excel and powerpoint
• Proven ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates the ability to work under own initiative
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

Desirable

• Project management experience including independently initiating and delivering projects.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to meet Trust values
• Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to respond to the needs of the service

Other

Essential

• Willingness & ability to work across multiple sites

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Degree level of equivalent Post graduate level qualification or equivalent extensive experience Specialist knowledge and detailed understanding of national priorities and developments Experience Essential Relevant and proven experience in managing a service Experience in managing teams and individuals, including across multi site services Experience in liaising with finance departments, and commissioning bodies Experience of financial budget ownership Experience in contract performance management, including SLAs Experience in compiling and ratifying standard operating procedures (SOPs) Evidence of developing quality assurance systems and procedures Dissemination of complex information to internal and external stakeholders Analysing practices and implementing policies to improve outcomes. Preparing and delivering formal presentations Allocation of tasks and projects to others and supervision of outcomes. Skills Essential Numeracy and problem solving skills Critical analytical skills Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally Proficient in the use of Microsoft word, excel and powerpoint Proven ability to work under pressure Demonstrates the ability to work under own initiative Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality Desirable Project management experience including independently initiating and delivering projects. Personal Qualities Essential Demonstrate the ability to meet Trust values Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships Ability to respond to the needs of the service Other Essential Willingness & ability to work across multiple sites

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 Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced Children's Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your clinical leadership journey? Could you lead a team of clinical practitioners to deliver specialist expertise directly into mainstream education settings.We are excited to be partnering with Warwickshire ICB and Warwickshire County Council to bring the Expert at Hand vision to life.You will:Collaborate with stakeholder, ICB, Warwickshire County Council, Warwickshire Parent Voice and education settings. To co-produce, design and implement of the Expert at Hand offer.Define a menu of interventions, recognising how these interlink with other education and health specialist across the local area.Develop the competency framework and training schedule for the qualified and unqualified Expert at Hand OT workforce.Support the fair access to specialist support with EaH co-ordinator.Champion high standards of practice and continuous service improvement through regular clinical supervision and training.We are seeking a passionate, confident, organised, and proactive individual with excellent communication and team-working skills.In return, we offer:Regular clinical supervision and mentorship from a Senior therapist.Structured Personal Development Reviews (PDR)A commitment to Continued Professional Development through in-house and external trainingA supportive team culture that encourages professional growth and innovation

Main duties of the job

To provide effective service delivery through the provision of professional leadership, operational management, supervision and guidance to Occupational Therapy staff within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Following the principles of Governance, to develop and maintain a high quality service, through recognised professional standards, evidence based practice, and effective clinical audit programme.

To take a lead role in developing a specific area of service delivery in conjunction with the Childrens Occupational Therapist Lead in line with evidence base, clinical audit and local and national drivers.

To use a client centred approach within the multi-disciplinary team, and to work as an autonomous practitioner to enable each client to achieve their potential in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure, and to promote independence and participation in life roles in the home and community.

To manage in managing a caseload of clients with complex conditions.

To deputise for the Childrens Occupational Therapist Lead.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-FH1259

Job locations

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

To be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision.

Professional/Clinical Responsibilities

To take responsibility of managing the risk and clinical responsibility for all staff and own designated caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Occupational Therapy staff and support staff with supervision.

To deliver a high standard of clinical care and maintain service delivery by flexible, effective and efficient prioritisation sound clinical and professional judgement.

To have a detailed working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services.

To have an extensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent.

To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Occupational Therapy and other professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.

To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on advanced knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning and knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills.

To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans.

To negotiate with client / carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures.

To ensure junior staff and own verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards.

To provide and ensure junior staff deliver specialist Occupational Therapy verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Occupational Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi agency meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary decision making.

To provide Occupational Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery.

To have an extensive knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use.

To have a detailed working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Occupational Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these.

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs.

To review, reflect and analyse own practice, performance and ethical issues through effective use of operational and clinical supervision and performance development review and provide guidance to junior staff.

To participate in research opportunities, and demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level.

To demonstrate extensive leadership skills through participation in designated projects

To participate and demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through development opportunities, networking and a Continuous Professional Development portfolio in order to maintain professional competence and fitness to practice as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist.

To provide highly specialised advice, teaching and training opportunities to clients, carers.

To be an accredited Occupational Therapy fieldwork educator and to provide and support Occupational Therapy fieldwork placements

To coordinate, provide and support opportunities for teaching and training of staff, other students for example medical, nursing, work experience and other professionals.

To develop and maintain effective professional communication networks with clients, carers, multidisciplinary team and other professionals / organisations.

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

To assist the Lead Childrens Occupational Therapist in interpreting and implementing professional and clinical guidelines, Trust policies and procedures, and to have an extensive working knowledge of relevant national and local targets / initiatives to promote and develop quality improvements appropriate to the needs of the service.

Job description Job responsibilities Main duties To be professionally and legally accountable for caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision. Professional/Clinical Responsibilities To take responsibility of managing the risk and clinical responsibility for all staff and own designated caseload, and for the supervision of the caseload of both junior Occupational Therapy staff and support staff with supervision. To deliver a high standard of clinical care and maintain service delivery by flexible, effective and efficient prioritisation sound clinical and professional judgement. To have a detailed working knowledge of social care, education, health, housing and voluntary organisations eligibility criteria and relevant policies and procedures, to be able to effectively refer the client to these services. To have an extensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their carers to gain consent and active participation in treatment by developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust and negotiation within the legal framework with those clients who lack capacity to consent. To select and apply to standardised and non-standardised Paediatric Occupational Therapy and other professional assessments tools using highly specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills. To plan, implement and review client centred individual and/or group interventions, using meaningful graded activity based on advanced knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning and knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and specialised co-ordination, dexterity, observation and communication skills. To use highly specialist skills to interpret and analyse complex clinical, social and environmental factors to contribute to accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a wide range of complex health conditions and recommend the best course of intervention, and the development/review of treatment and discharge plans. To negotiate with client / carer to identify and formulate client centred, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals using the specialist assessment information and to complete the designated outcome measures. To ensure junior staff and own verbal and non-verbal, written and electronic client records, reports and activity data are maintained and kept up to date in accordance with professional and Trust record keeping standards. To provide and ensure junior staff deliver specialist Occupational Therapy verbal or written reports / letters. To represent the Occupational Therapy Service and / or clients at multi-disciplinary / multi agency meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary decision making. To provide Occupational Therapy expertise at appropriate local and regional working parties or meetings to develop, implement and redesign service delivery. To have an extensive knowledge of specialist disability equipment for children and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and to ensure junior staff and clients / carers attain competency prior to use. To have a detailed working knowledge of appropriate legislation and comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Professional standards for Occupational Therapists and ensure that junior staff are aware of these. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients, and be responsible for the provision of a service which is sensitive to these needs. To review, reflect and analyse own practice, performance and ethical issues through effective use of operational and clinical supervision and performance development review and provide guidance to junior staff. To participate in research opportunities, and demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level. To demonstrate extensive leadership skills through participation in designated projects To participate and demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through development opportunities, networking and a Continuous Professional Development portfolio in order to maintain professional competence and fitness to practice as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist. To provide highly specialised advice, teaching and training opportunities to clients, carers. To be an accredited Occupational Therapy fieldwork educator and to provide and support Occupational Therapy fieldwork placements To coordinate, provide and support opportunities for teaching and training of staff, other students for example medical, nursing, work experience and other professionals. To develop and maintain effective professional communication networks with clients, carers, multidisciplinary team and other professionals / organisations. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To assist the Lead Childrens Occupational Therapist in interpreting and implementing professional and clinical guidelines, Trust policies and procedures, and to have an extensive working knowledge of relevant national and local targets / initiatives to promote and develop quality improvements appropriate to the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment
• Member of Specialist Interest Group - NAPOT/ COTSSIH/NANOT

Experience

Essential

• 2 years post registration experience with at least 6 months experience in physical disability /paediatrics
• Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising OT support staff
• Experience of supervising students on placement

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate training to include a Sensory Integration qualification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting.
• Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics
• Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations.
• Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Delivery of assessment and treatment programs for children with Sensory Processing difficulties.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Willingness to assist in change

Other job requirements

Essential

• Car Driver

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Presentation and training skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Health Professions Council Desirable Evidence of Post graduate Continuous Professional Development Accredited Fieldwork Educator within 12 months of appointment Member of Specialist Interest Group - NAPOT/ COTSSIH/NANOT Experience Essential 2 years post registration experience with at least 6 months experience in physical disability /paediatrics Experience of working in a range of Health/Social Care Community settings Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of supervising OT support staff Experience of supervising students on placement Desirable Evidence of Post graduate training to include a Sensory Integration qualification Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core skills of an Occupational Therapist and its application in a paediatric setting. Clinical experience & knowledge of OT models of practice and outcome measures for physical disability/paediatrics Ability to identify the principals of assessment and treatment planning in Paediatric Occupational Therapy Can demonstrate an understanding of the recommendation and provision of equipment and adaptations. Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and demonstrate effective time management Knowledge of relevant legislation and national priorities Knowledge of clinical governance and its application Effective written and verbal communication skills Computer literacy Desirable Delivery of assessment and treatment programs for children with Sensory Processing difficulties. Personal Qualities Essential Ability to build effective working relationships within multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs Willingness to assist in change Other job requirements Essential Car Driver Desirable Commitment to lifelong learning Presentation and training skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

For your information sponsorship for this role is not available.

We are delighted to introduce this newly created Contracts Coordinator role within SWFT Clinical Services (SWFTCS). This position has been established to strengthen the management, oversight, and assurance of our outsourced Soft Facilities Management (Soft FM) contract, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant support services across our hospital sites.

As Contracts Coordinator, you will play a central role in supporting the Facilities Team by coordinating contract monitoring, performance reporting, and assurance activities. Working closely with internal stakeholders and our contracted service provider, you will help ensure that key services--including Cleaning, Patient Feeding, Portering, Retail, and Security--consistently meet contractual standards, regulatory requirements, and organisational expectations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, analytical, and proactive individual who is looking to make a tangible impact within a dynamic healthcare environment. You will be instrumental in driving service assurance, supporting continuous improvement, and helping to shape the future of contract performance management across SWFT Clinical Services.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The Contracts Coordinator is a pivotal role within SWFT Clinical Services (SWFTCS), providing dedicated support to the Facilities Team in the management and assurance of the outsourced Soft Facilities Management (Soft FM) contract. The post holder will support the ongoing oversight of the contract, ensuring that the service provider consistently meets its contractual obligations and delivers the required levels of quality, compliance, and assurance.

The Soft FM contract encompasses Cleaning, Patient Feeding, Portering, Retail, and Security services across Warwick and Leamington Hospital sites, including associated satellite locations.

Reporting to the Head of Operational Facilities, the post holder will coordinate and support the ongoing monitoring, auditing, reporting, and documentation associated with the Soft FM contract. They will help ensure that services are delivered in accordance with contractual specifications, agreed performance standards, legislative and regulatory requirements, and that any contractual variations are effectively monitored and incorporated into assurance processes.

About us

SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, George Eliot, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire and St Cross (Rugby) hospitals; estates and facilities management at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Ellen Badger hospitals, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.

Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.

There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.

A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

There is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.

Job summary

For your information sponsorship for this role is not available.

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our Portering support team to provide leadership and support for Porters and Operational Orderly's, based in Radiology and Theatres .You will be expected to have a good level of education and be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of computerised software such as Microsoft word, excel and power-point. You will be expected to have a good understanding in leading teams, preferably in Portering, however experience in other similar fields can be accepted.

The candidate should be able work in a calm, logical and methodical way and be able to multi-task. They should also demonstrate an adaptable, flexible approach to work both within a team as well as being able to use their own initiative.

The role will be onsite based and support should there be shortfalls in the team.

SWFTCS Internal Applicants who are currently on Agenda for Change terms and conditions will be at Band 4.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Portering Team Leader is to lead, supervise, and coordinate the portering team in delivering a safe, efficient, professional, and responsive patient, staff, equipment, and goods transportation service across the Trust. The Portering Team Leader is responsible for ensuring high standards of service delivery, compliance with Trust policies, patient dignity, health and safety requirements, and the effective day-to-day management of portering staff to support clinical and non-clinical operations. The post holder will also be expected to support portering duties as and when required.

To Lead the day-to-day operational services of the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust within Radiology and the Theatre portering departments.

The post holder will maintain operational knowledge of both services detailed below so that to ensure a smooth seamless support is always maintained. In addition, the post holder will provide cover during leave and absenteeism.

The post holder will be the first point of contact for departments which will require high visibility to all users of the services and the staff/teams that they lead.

The post holder will be required to delegate tasks as necessary thought-out departments, services and teams, whilst utilising good leadership and problemsolving skills, ensuring that they actively pursue and reinforce policies in relation to Equal Opportunities and diversity legislation.

About us

SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick and Stratford and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.

Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.

There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.

A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

There is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.

Job summary

The Senior District Nurse / Senior Community Nurse/ Caseload Manager (Band 6) plays a key leadership and clinical role within the community nursing team, providing expert care to a defined population while supporting staff development and service improvement. The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of complex care, focusing on preventing hospital admissions, promoting independence, and managing long-term conditions and end-of-life care.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, the role ensures the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and person-centred care within patients' homes and community settings. The Senior Nurse also has responsibility for caseload management, clinical supervision, and supporting the wellbeing and performance of team members.

As a visible and proactive clinical leader, the post holder will contribute to service development, quality improvement, and the education of staff and students, ensuring that care delivery meets national and local standards.

Main duties of the job

The District Nurse / Senior Community Nurse is responsible for the assessment and management of the health needs of an identified population and caseload, focusing on public health, preventative care, and admission avoidance. They will support the team in implementation and evaluation of programmes of care within a range of target groups including preventative deterioration of complex health, health inequalities, social prescribing and signposting, management of comorbidities and supporting the prevention of an urgent care need.

The nurse will clinically supervise and provide support to regulated and unregulated team members with career development, clinical capabilities and behaviours, education and supervision. They will assist the Professional Lead with recruitment and retention, support the wellbeing of the team and improve quality outcomes and budget management as well as implementing service improvement schemes and supporting in pathway development

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-CS1295

Job locations

PBT 4 Bulkington Community Centre

School Road

Bedworth

CV12 9BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Functions

Named responsibility and professional accountability for the management of a defined caseload including the delegation of tasks to other members of the team.

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for visible leadership which ensures an equitable evidence-based service, which is underpinned by the pillars of clinical governance.

Prescribe using the Nurse formulary and ensure that nurse prescribing is undertaken in a safe, cost effective manner.

Develop a caseload profile, identifying those groups with specific health needs and implement and evaluate programmes of care to target groups taking a case management approach.

Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Trust guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults.

Act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Contribute towards ensuring the trust objectives are implemented and to support the Professional Lead in influencing change.

Provide appropriate nursing care to patients on the defined caseloads.

Provide specialist advice appropriate to health and social care to patients, carers, relatives and other agencies.

Participate in the development, training and mentorship of pre-registration students/medical students and staff as required including induction and preceptorship programmes.

To provide assistance with the resolution of complaints within the clinical speciality, or sphere of responsibility.

To attend meetings and deputise for the Professional Lead as required and ensure that information is disseminated within the nursing team.

Assist with the delivery of a comprehensive induction programme for new staff members.

Communication

Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills in situations which may be complex, highly sensitive and emotive. All communication will be underpinned by the principles of data protection, dignity and confidentiality.

Adopt and promote the highest level of verbal, non-verbal, written and electronic communication skills. Be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of the profession as directed by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC, 2015).

Take responsibility for initiating and/or engaging in open discussion with statutory and voluntary agencies and all members of the wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.

Ensure effective communication to support continuity of care on transfer between hospital, community, residential and nursing care settings and vice versa.

Analysis and Judgement

Promotes and maintains accurate record keeping and conforms to NMC policy and data protection legislation.

Uses resources effectively and being aware of budgetary constraints including ordering of equipment.

Will participate in research and development projects within the clinical field, embracing opportunities to develop knowledge by undertaking further study whilst sharing initiatives with others.

Responsible for communicating and receiving sensitive, complex, and sometimes contentious information, dealing effectively with staff, relatives, and carers whilst ensuring confidentiality. Will use developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating skills, where agreement and cooperation is required. There may be barriers to understanding.

Supporting the Professional Lead and Quality Matron in the development of audit systems within SWFT to ensure continuing evaluation of clinical practice by facilitating clinical audit programmes and research in line with clinical governance priorities.

Planning and Organisational Skills

Supervise and direct work undertaken by other members of the skill mix team on a daily basis.

Direct responsibility for the day to day supervision and performance of the district nursing team.

To input statistical information by electronically recording daily activity on EMIS, ensuring each contact/activity is recorded in real time.

Responsible for ensuring that staff are supported in accessing Clinical Supervision.

Responsibility for Patient Care

Take responsibility for the complex and holistic assessment or delegation of planning, implementation and evaluation of care on an individual basis, utilising recognised models and tools, e.g. end of life care and long term conditions.

As a District Nurse there will be a need for a varied clinical skill set, including, but not limited to:

End of Life Care - Syringe Drivers and symptom control

Intravenous Therapy

Management of Plural Drains

Wound Care Including complex e.g. Vacuum assisted therapy

Leg Ulcers Including compressions therapy

Continence Management Catheters, Bowel Management

Patient education and training of self-management techniques

Long Term Condition Management Heart Failure, Diabetes, Respiratory, Frailty, Dementia

Social prescribing

Named responsibility for the management of a defined caseload.

Acts as patients advocate where appropriate.

Be proactive in offering health promotion and participate in health promotion activities for a defined caseload.

Utilise health needs assessment for the local population.

The District Nurse will recognise triggers of deterioration/increased need of patients and initiate the Continuing Healthcare/NHS Funded Nursing Care assessment process.

To work with the Professional Lead to ensure performance indicators are achieved, avoiding patient harms and supporting preferred place of care.

Ensuring excellent working relationships and communication links with all stakeholders including acute hospital staff, Local Authorities, Social Care teams and voluntary services as appropriate for patient care.

Policy and Service Development

To take a lead on quality initiatives, including but not limited to Community care Indicators, Hand Hygiene, Saving Lives and iWGC.

Understanding of national policy and guidance with the ability to interpret and implement at service level.

Participate in and contribute to service redesign and policy development to benefit patient care.

Source patients/relatives/carers views and feedback on their experience of SWFT OOHCC services in order to influence and inform future service provision.

To contribute to the implementation and audit of policies, guidelines and procedures ensuring practice is evidence-based and patient centred.

Will undertake Personal Development Reviews (PDR) and relevant development plans for members of the nursing team. Assist in the identification of individual training requirements in line with NMC Revalidation and Pay Progression requirements.

Responsibility for Human Resources

To identify workforce planning issues and actively participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of clinical staff.

Ensure team members are up to date with mandatory and statutory training.

Responsible for Performance Development Reviews for staff within the team.

Contributing to the promotion of team morale and management of conflict within the team by adopting an open and honest approach in order to seek resolve.

Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act

Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines.

Promote and participate in clinical supervision.

Maintain clinical and professional competencies in accordance with relevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionals and their services.

Responsibility for Research & Development

Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and applied to practice.

Keep abreast of current clinical issues thus always promoting best practice.

Critique and use research to inform practice.

Complete monthly clinical audits (Community Care Indicators) and support the Professional Lead with Infection Prevention audits on a monthly basis.

General

The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across the Trust and to other agencies.

The post holder will be unavoidably exposed to challenging working conditions such as travelling during extreme and inclement weather including snow, icy conditions and excess heat.

The Trust endorses the principle of whether people smoke or not is a matter of personal choice but where they smoke is a matter of public concern. The policy on smoking and health protects non-smokers and requires that all Trust premises are smoke free.

Physical and Mental Effort

The post holder will undertake people moving and handling on a daily basis. The handling of equipment e.g. hoists is integral to the post and may be required to be undertaken in confined spaces within patients homes.

The post holder will be required to operate as a lone worker in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

The post holder may come into contact with bodily fluids including urine and faeces and exudate from wounds e.g. blood and pus.

Job description Job responsibilities Main Functions Named responsibility and professional accountability for the management of a defined caseload including the delegation of tasks to other members of the team. The post holder will have continuing responsibility for visible leadership which ensures an equitable evidence-based service, which is underpinned by the pillars of clinical governance. Prescribe using the Nurse formulary and ensure that nurse prescribing is undertaken in a safe, cost effective manner. Develop a caseload profile, identifying those groups with specific health needs and implement and evaluate programmes of care to target groups taking a case management approach. Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Trust guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults. Act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Contribute towards ensuring the trust objectives are implemented and to support the Professional Lead in influencing change. Provide appropriate nursing care to patients on the defined caseloads. Provide specialist advice appropriate to health and social care to patients, carers, relatives and other agencies. Participate in the development, training and mentorship of pre-registration students/medical students and staff as required including induction and preceptorship programmes. To provide assistance with the resolution of complaints within the clinical speciality, or sphere of responsibility. To attend meetings and deputise for the Professional Lead as required and ensure that information is disseminated within the nursing team. Assist with the delivery of a comprehensive induction programme for new staff members. Communication Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills in situations which may be complex, highly sensitive and emotive. All communication will be underpinned by the principles of data protection, dignity and confidentiality. Adopt and promote the highest level of verbal, non-verbal, written and electronic communication skills. Be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of the profession as directed by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC, 2015). Take responsibility for initiating and/or engaging in open discussion with statutory and voluntary agencies and all members of the wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate. Ensure effective communication to support continuity of care on transfer between hospital, community, residential and nursing care settings and vice versa. Analysis and Judgement Promotes and maintains accurate record keeping and conforms to NMC policy and data protection legislation. Uses resources effectively and being aware of budgetary constraints including ordering of equipment. Will participate in research and development projects within the clinical field, embracing opportunities to develop knowledge by undertaking further study whilst sharing initiatives with others. Responsible for communicating and receiving sensitive, complex, and sometimes contentious information, dealing effectively with staff, relatives, and carers whilst ensuring confidentiality. Will use developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating skills, where agreement and cooperation is required. There may be barriers to understanding. Supporting the Professional Lead and Quality Matron in the development of audit systems within SWFT to ensure continuing evaluation of clinical practice by facilitating clinical audit programmes and research in line with clinical governance priorities. Planning and Organisational Skills Supervise and direct work undertaken by other members of the skill mix team on a daily basis. Direct responsibility for the day to day supervision and performance of the district nursing team. To input statistical information by electronically recording daily activity on EMIS, ensuring each contact/activity is recorded in real time. Responsible for ensuring that staff are supported in accessing Clinical Supervision. Responsibility for Patient Care Take responsibility for the complex and holistic assessment or delegation of planning, implementation and evaluation of care on an individual basis, utilising recognised models and tools, e.g. end of life care and long term conditions. As a District Nurse there will be a need for a varied clinical skill set, including, but not limited to: End of Life Care - Syringe Drivers and symptom control Intravenous Therapy Management of Plural Drains Wound Care Including complex e.g. Vacuum assisted therapy Leg Ulcers Including compressions therapy Continence Management Catheters, Bowel Management Patient education and training of self-management techniques Long Term Condition Management Heart Failure, Diabetes, Respiratory, Frailty, Dementia Social prescribing Named responsibility for the management of a defined caseload. Acts as patients advocate where appropriate. Be proactive in offering health promotion and participate in health promotion activities for a defined caseload. Utilise health needs assessment for the local population. The District Nurse will recognise triggers of deterioration/increased need of patients and initiate the Continuing Healthcare/NHS Funded Nursing Care assessment process. To work with the Professional Lead to ensure performance indicators are achieved, avoiding patient harms and supporting preferred place of care. Ensuring excellent working relationships and communication links with all stakeholders including acute hospital staff, Local Authorities, Social Care teams and voluntary services as appropriate for patient care. Policy and Service Development To take a lead on quality initiatives, including but not limited to Community care Indicators, Hand Hygiene, Saving Lives and iWGC. Understanding of national policy and guidance with the ability to interpret and implement at service level. Participate in and contribute to service redesign and policy development to benefit patient care. Source patients/relatives/carers views and feedback on their experience of SWFT OOHCC services in order to influence and inform future service provision. To contribute to the implementation and audit of policies, guidelines and procedures ensuring practice is evidence-based and patient centred. Will undertake Personal Development Reviews (PDR) and relevant development plans for members of the nursing team. Assist in the identification of individual training requirements in line with NMC Revalidation and Pay Progression requirements. Responsibility for Human Resources To identify workforce planning issues and actively participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of clinical staff. Ensure team members are up to date with mandatory and statutory training. Responsible for Performance Development Reviews for staff within the team. Contributing to the promotion of team morale and management of conflict within the team by adopting an open and honest approach in order to seek resolve. Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines. Promote and participate in clinical supervision. Maintain clinical and professional competencies in accordance with relevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionals and their services. Responsibility for Research & Development Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and applied to practice. Keep abreast of current clinical issues thus always promoting best practice. Critique and use research to inform practice. Complete monthly clinical audits (Community Care Indicators) and support the Professional Lead with Infection Prevention audits on a monthly basis. General The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across the Trust and to other agencies. The post holder will be unavoidably exposed to challenging working conditions such as travelling during extreme and inclement weather including snow, icy conditions and excess heat. The Trust endorses the principle of whether people smoke or not is a matter of personal choice but where they smoke is a matter of public concern. The policy on smoking and health protects non-smokers and requires that all Trust premises are smoke free. Physical and Mental Effort The post holder will undertake people moving and handling on a daily basis. The handling of equipment e.g. hoists is integral to the post and may be required to be undertaken in confined spaces within patients homes. The post holder will be required to operate as a lone worker in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. The post holder may come into contact with bodily fluids including urine and faeces and exudate from wounds e.g. blood and pus.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (1st Level)
• First level degree in related subject
• Evidence of Continuous professional Development relevant to the field of practice
• Evidence of leadership or management training
• Practice Educator and Assessor Preparation (PEAP) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification or working towards it
• Coaching CPD

Experience

Essential

• Significant Post registration community experience
• Post registration experience of caseload management
• Evidence of Personalised Care planning and complex patient management
• Ability to take appropriate action to assess and manage risk
• Experience of empowering a positive learning culture for interdisciplinary and interagency teams
• Proven experience of working autonomously in challenging situations

Desirable

• Experience in managing complaints
• Experience in service improvement

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management.
• Advanced clinical decision-making skills to support patient centred care
• Advanced clinical skills to include a variety of patient conditions and comorbidities
• In-depth understanding of community nursing and long-term condition management.
• Must have excellent prioritisation and time keeping skills
• IT Literate
• Ability to supervise, support, and mentor junior staff
• Ability to work collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Communicate effectively using a range of skills and strategies with colleagues and people at all stages of life and with a range of mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health challenges
• Practise autonomously, proactively and innovatively, demonstrating selfawareness, emotional intelligence and openness
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel across the district.
• Excellent role model demonstrating compassion and a patient-centred approach
• Showcases trust values at all times

Other

Essential

• Must have means of own transport and able to drive in variable weather conditions
• Must be a non-smoker during working hours
• Must be willing to undertake Criminal records Bureau Disclosure to Enhanced / Standard level
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (1st Level) First level degree in related subject Evidence of Continuous professional Development relevant to the field of practice Evidence of leadership or management training Practice Educator and Assessor Preparation (PEAP) or equivalent qualification Desirable District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification or working towards it Coaching CPD Experience Essential Significant Post registration community experience Post registration experience of caseload management Evidence of Personalised Care planning and complex patient management Ability to take appropriate action to assess and manage risk Experience of empowering a positive learning culture for interdisciplinary and interagency teams Proven experience of working autonomously in challenging situations Desirable Experience in managing complaints Experience in service improvement Skills Essential Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management. Advanced clinical decision-making skills to support patient centred care Advanced clinical skills to include a variety of patient conditions and comorbidities In-depth understanding of community nursing and long-term condition management. Must have excellent prioritisation and time keeping skills IT Literate Ability to supervise, support, and mentor junior staff Ability to work collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries Personal Qualities Essential Communicate effectively using a range of skills and strategies with colleagues and people at all stages of life and with a range of mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health challenges Practise autonomously, proactively and innovatively, demonstrating selfawareness, emotional intelligence and openness Willingness to work flexibly and travel across the district. Excellent role model demonstrating compassion and a patient-centred approach Showcases trust values at all times Other Essential Must have means of own transport and able to drive in variable weather conditions Must be a non-smoker during working hours Must be willing to undertake Criminal records Bureau Disclosure to Enhanced / Standard level Must be legally entitled to work in this country

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

PBT 4 Bulkington Community Centre

School Road

Bedworth

CV12 9BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

PBT 4 Bulkington Community Centre

School Road

Bedworth

CV12 9BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Fixed Term Contract - one year from 1st February 2027. Please note you must apply for the University course separately and be ready to start week commencing 1st February 2027 due to the University course start date and expectation of placement hours.

37.5 hours per week

Based In Solihull

South Warwickshire Foundation Trust is committed to learning and development, and actively encourages people to make the most of their potential. We currently have vacancies for the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) course with practical placements in specified bases across Solihull.

We are seeking qualified degree level Nurses or Midwives with a current NMC registration, as this course is offered at Masters Level. In addition you will be able to demonstrate an awareness of evidence-based practice, government policy driving the public health agenda and collaborative working, as well as excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

If you are interested in developing your career into health visiting and are committed to improving outcomes for children and their families, then we would love to hear from you.

For informal enquires please contact Evelyn Bate Clinical Lead on 07814218268 or Anita Rutherford-Kerr 07500078235

Main duties of the job

To engage in training in order to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health (Specialist Practitioner award in Health Visiting).

This will involve liaising with all relevant parties within the practice area and at the assigned University in order to gain the desired 50% theory and 50% practical element of the course. In order to attain successful completion, the student will be required to work as part of a multi -disciplinary team within the primary care setting, carrying out clinical duties with clients as agreed with their Practice Assessor. The student will be accountable to the respective local manager according to local management structures, and responsible to the allocated Practice Assessor for the term of training.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-C601

Job locations

NMET - Solihull sites in north and south of the borough

Enterprise Centre

Solihull

B37 7TP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional / Ethical Practice

Being personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and ensuring compliance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.

Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating client information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the client and family/carers.

Working in a non-judgmental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups.

Ensuring that prior to any course of action involving individuals / groups has their informed consent.

Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside of the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and identifying actions to rectify any issues.

Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals and groups.

Allocating work so as to make best use of the knowledge and skills of team members.

Adhering to all Human Resources policies such as bullying and harassment, disciplinary and grievance, recruitment and retention.

Co-operating with the organisations management and others in meeting statutory and local requirements of the Health and Safety policy.

Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in local employing Trusts health and safety policies and procedures.

Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues, clients and others.

Reporting any issues in the workplace that may put health and safety at risk.

Having the responsibility for accident / incident reporting.

Sharing relevant information with others consistent with local agreements made between the agencies / professionals involved.

Developing systems and processes that engage with users of the service ensuring services are designed to meet need.

Leading by example to inspire others with the values and vision for the present and future of Health Visiting.

Highlighting to individuals, the team and local employing Trusts benefits of new ways of working.

Recognising and acknowledging the knowledge and skills of other team members.

The ability to constructively challenge current working practices and overcome barriers during time of change.

Following local employer guidelines and policies on safeguarding.

Personal / Professional Development

To ensure that the requirements for registration with the NMC is met.

Complying with and fulfil the objectives of the primary health care team.

Participating in the setting of personal objectives with Practice Assessors through the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes.

Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable.

Complying with local employing organisations policies, procedures and guidelines and with relevant statutory / Department of Health directives.

Ensuring data is inputted onto local IT systems accurately and on time as required by the local employing organisation.

Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating to the client group or the nursing profession.

Patient Care Delivery / Communication

Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies.

Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the clients and report any changes in the clients condition to the health visiting team, practice teacher and the general practitioner or other member of the health / social care team as required.

Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as required.

Identifying problems with communication systems and helping to improve its effectiveness with other professionals and team members.

Ability to provide comprehensive and accurate written records that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions.

Ability to formally present and discuss with individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to Health Visiting and Public Health.

Being responsible for the assessment of care needs for identified case load / client group.

Discussing and identifying who is responsible for the assessment of identified client groups.

Identifying the multiple needs of the patient, family / carer, giving counsel and advice appropriate to the situation.

Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groups in a holistic way taking into consideration of cultural differences.

Promoting clients rights during the assessment process.

Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health care team, participating in activities, which address the health needs of the caseload or client group.

Providing and maintaining a high standard of care for clients in their homes, health centres, children centres and practice surgeries using a model of care, that is consistent with best evidence and within own scope of practice and legislation.

Agreeing in partnership with the individual client or group in the planning of, implementation of, and evaluation of a robust care plans.

Ensuring the changing needs of individuals and groups are identified in a timely manner and ensure adjustments to programmes of care are made.

Identify, plan and undertake specific health promotional activities with identified target groups.

Promoting and maintaining optimum health in clients / carers.

Providing health education to all clients/ carers to include care and safety of drugs, equipment and prevention of accidents.

Giving advice on the health needs of the community.

Actively involving the target group in the planning and implementation of any proposed programme of intervention.

Following local employing organisations policies and guidelines in all suspected forms of abuse.

Ensuring that concerns and identified potential risks are referred to the appropriate Medical Practitioner and other related agencies immediately.

The student will be expected to take responsibility for their adult learning and to inform their Practice Teacher and University contact should there be any exceptional circumstances preventing the completion of any aspects of the course.

It is stressed that some of the information, which is handled by the student health visitors is of a highly confidential nature and should not be divulged to another party nor should it be discussed with colleagues unless it is essential to do so.

The student will be expected to follow local organisations sickness and absence policy, reporting sickness or absences to both the employer and university.

Job description Job responsibilities Professional / Ethical Practice Being personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and ensuring compliance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct. Maintaining confidentiality, while communicating client information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the client and family/carers. Working in a non-judgmental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups. Ensuring that prior to any course of action involving individuals / groups has their informed consent. Bringing to the attention of team members when they are acting outside of the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and identifying actions to rectify any issues. Focusing resources to ensure equity of access for all individuals and groups. Allocating work so as to make best use of the knowledge and skills of team members. Adhering to all Human Resources policies such as bullying and harassment, disciplinary and grievance, recruitment and retention. Co-operating with the organisations management and others in meeting statutory and local requirements of the Health and Safety policy. Undertaking work activities and related training as defined in local employing Trusts health and safety policies and procedures. Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues, clients and others. Reporting any issues in the workplace that may put health and safety at risk. Having the responsibility for accident / incident reporting. Sharing relevant information with others consistent with local agreements made between the agencies / professionals involved. Developing systems and processes that engage with users of the service ensuring services are designed to meet need. Leading by example to inspire others with the values and vision for the present and future of Health Visiting. Highlighting to individuals, the team and local employing Trusts benefits of new ways of working. Recognising and acknowledging the knowledge and skills of other team members. The ability to constructively challenge current working practices and overcome barriers during time of change. Following local employer guidelines and policies on safeguarding. Personal / Professional Development To ensure that the requirements for registration with the NMC is met. Complying with and fulfil the objectives of the primary health care team. Participating in the setting of personal objectives with Practice Assessors through the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes. Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable. Complying with local employing organisations policies, procedures and guidelines and with relevant statutory / Department of Health directives. Ensuring data is inputted onto local IT systems accurately and on time as required by the local employing organisation. Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating to the client group or the nursing profession. Patient Care Delivery / Communication Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies. Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the clients and report any changes in the clients condition to the health visiting team, practice teacher and the general practitioner or other member of the health / social care team as required. Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as required. Identifying problems with communication systems and helping to improve its effectiveness with other professionals and team members. Ability to provide comprehensive and accurate written records that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions. Ability to formally present and discuss with individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to Health Visiting and Public Health. Being responsible for the assessment of care needs for identified case load / client group. Discussing and identifying who is responsible for the assessment of identified client groups. Identifying the multiple needs of the patient, family / carer, giving counsel and advice appropriate to the situation. Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groups in a holistic way taking into consideration of cultural differences. Promoting clients rights during the assessment process. Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health care team, participating in activities, which address the health needs of the caseload or client group. Providing and maintaining a high standard of care for clients in their homes, health centres, children centres and practice surgeries using a model of care, that is consistent with best evidence and within own scope of practice and legislation. Agreeing in partnership with the individual client or group in the planning of, implementation of, and evaluation of a robust care plans. Ensuring the changing needs of individuals and groups are identified in a timely manner and ensure adjustments to programmes of care are made. Identify, plan and undertake specific health promotional activities with identified target groups. Promoting and maintaining optimum health in clients / carers. Providing health education to all clients/ carers to include care and safety of drugs, equipment and prevention of accidents. Giving advice on the health needs of the community. Actively involving the target group in the planning and implementation of any proposed programme of intervention. Following local employing organisations policies and guidelines in all suspected forms of abuse. Ensuring that concerns and identified potential risks are referred to the appropriate Medical Practitioner and other related agencies immediately. The student will be expected to take responsibility for their adult learning and to inform their Practice Teacher and University contact should there be any exceptional circumstances preventing the completion of any aspects of the course. It is stressed that some of the information, which is handled by the student health visitors is of a highly confidential nature and should not be divulged to another party nor should it be discussed with colleagues unless it is essential to do so. The student will be expected to follow local organisations sickness and absence policy, reporting sickness or absences to both the employer and university.

Person Specification

Qualficiations

Essential

• RN or RM Current NMC Registration
• Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme, and at least 120 credits at level 5 (diploma)
• Portfolio evidence of continual professional & academic development
• For those wishing to undertake the degree at post graduate diploma level - applicants should hold an appropriate degree

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of study at Level 6
• Mentorship qualification
• Post-registration training
• Evidence of a conditional offer from the University

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence-based practice
• Demonstrates ability for team working
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve
• Demonstrates ability to work independently

Desirable

• Demonstrates an awareness of working in the Community
• Experience within HV team
• Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional arena
• Of Health Promotion
• Of audit/ evaluation/ research

Skills

Essential

• Can demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills
• Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice
• Understands and can demonstrate accountability
• Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice
• Computer literate - ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post e.g. Microsoft, Word, Excel
• Demonstrates sound literacy/numerical skills
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written
• Understanding of HV role
• Understanding of wider NHS
• Prioritising & decision making
• Assessment skills
• Reflective practice
• Self-motivation
• Flexible and resourceful
• Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health and Safety
• Awareness of equality and diversity in delivery of health care
• Ability to work in different settings
• Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Desirable

• Partnership working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Project management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can demonstrate use of initiative
• Enthusiastic approach to delivery of care
• Adaptable to demands of role
• Flexible/ willingness to work across the Trust area as the job/services require
• Demonstrate qualities of a role model
• Demonstrates a likely ability to cope with academic level of study required
• Ability to travel across locations whilst on practice placement
• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Display ability to evaluate situations and problems with common sense and creativity
• Flexibility with working patterns
• Ability to think innovatively
• Can work under direction
• Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive patient information

Other

Essential

• Must be willing to undertake Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure to Enhanced/Standard level
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country
• Ability to independently travel around the area as per job/service requirements
• Able to deal with exposure to volatile and potentially aggressive situations

Person Specification Qualficiations Essential RN or RM Current NMC Registration Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme, and at least 120 credits at level 5 (diploma) Portfolio evidence of continual professional & academic development For those wishing to undertake the degree at post graduate diploma level - applicants should hold an appropriate degree Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development Evidence of study at Level 6 Mentorship qualification Post-registration training Evidence of a conditional offer from the University Experience Essential Demonstrates evidence-based practice Demonstrates ability for team working Demonstrates ability to problem solve Demonstrates ability to work independently Desirable Demonstrates an awareness of working in the Community Experience within HV team Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional arena Of Health Promotion Of audit/ evaluation/ research Skills Essential Can demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice Understands and can demonstrate accountability Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice Computer literate - ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post e.g. Microsoft, Word, Excel Demonstrates sound literacy/numerical skills Excellent communication skills - verbal, written Understanding of HV role Understanding of wider NHS Prioritising & decision making Assessment skills Reflective practice Self-motivation Flexible and resourceful Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health and Safety Awareness of equality and diversity in delivery of health care Ability to work in different settings Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Desirable Partnership working within a multi-disciplinary team Project management Personal Qualities Essential Can demonstrate use of initiative Enthusiastic approach to delivery of care Adaptable to demands of role Flexible/ willingness to work across the Trust area as the job/services require Demonstrate qualities of a role model Demonstrates a likely ability to cope with academic level of study required Ability to travel across locations whilst on practice placement Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills Ability to stay calm in stressful situations Display ability to evaluate situations and problems with common sense and creativity Flexibility with working patterns Ability to think innovatively Can work under direction Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive patient information Other Essential Must be willing to undertake Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure to Enhanced/Standard level Must be legally entitled to work in this country Ability to independently travel around the area as per job/service requirements Able to deal with exposure to volatile and potentially aggressive situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NMET - Solihull sites in north and south of the borough

Enterprise Centre

Solihull

B37 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NMET - Solihull sites in north and south of the borough

Enterprise Centre

Solihull

B37 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

**Fixed-term opportunity for a senior Pharmacist with an interest/background in Oncology & Aseptic Services.**

Following the 'Cancer and Aseptics' element of the Job Description, you will join a committed, professional team in the delivery of excellent clinical pharmacy service. You will experience Oncology, Haematology, Clinical Trials and PN and work with high cost drugs and quality risk management systems.

The Cancer and Aseptics team support two busy treatment suites and external hospitals through our licensed aseptic unit. As a specialist pharmacist you will be directly involved in the clinical verification of chemotherapy prescriptions, the final check and release of products made under license and section 10 exemption. You will be involved in service development tasks such as training and change implementation in our expanding service. You will help provide a clinical ward service on a rota basis.

As an organisation, we recognise that our staff are our most valuable resource and we acknowledge the importance and benefits of a healthy workplace and workforce. With a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Team, we are able to offer a range of wellbeing support initiatives including a dedicated health and wellbeing information pack, which signposts staff to a vast amount of resources across the region.

Applicants must be a registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high level of specialist pharmacy services to one or more of the specialist service areas listed below, working closely with other pharmacists, medical/ nursing staff and senior technicians /ward technicians.

Our aim is that some of these posts will be rotational (year-long rotations) and include the below specialities:

• Acute Medical Admission
• Cancer & Aseptics Team
• Family Health
• Frailty Assessment unit/Frailty
• Medicine (Respiratory, Diabetes, Stroke, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Rheumatology)
• Surgery (Elective Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Short Stay Surgery and Day Surgery and ITU), Palliative care

All rotation are ward based, clinic based or based in the cancer team as the dispensary only requires minimum pharmacist input.

Posts that are non-rotational will be speciality based as per the advertised role therefore general aspects and appropriate specialty aspects will apply

To provide a high level of clinical pharmacy care to patients on allocated wards, to support the medical, nursing and other healthcare staff providing clinical care in the specialty areas, and to assist in the clinical and cost-effective use of drugs.

To assist the lead or Principal pharmacist in the management and delivery of their specialist pharmacy service and/or to manage the delivery of an element of service in a specialist area of practice.

To contribute to the strategic development and business plan of pharmacy services for the specialist area.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

203-SS1218-A

Job locations

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

All Roles:

To provide a high level, responsive, and developing clinical pharmacy service to individual patients on allocated wards, and assist junior pharmacists in such roles, and ward based Medicines Management technicians in their duties.

To be actively involved in efficient discharge planning on the allocated wards by reviewing and transcribing patients discharge treatment (as appropriate) facilitating timely dispensing of discharge medication and, where necessary, liaising and communicating with relevant healthcare practitioners in intermediate or primary care to ensure safe transfer and continuity of care.

If agreed, to undertake prescribing as a Pharmacist independent Prescriber, in the clinical area for which Prescriber accreditation was gained, and in a wider sense within the limits of competency.

To lead the efficient organisation and smooth running of a dispensary, including assuring that the environment is ready and safe for the days work

To monitor service delivery

From Main Dispensary provide cover and support to the Outpatients dispensary operated by SWFT Clinical Services Ltd. on demand

To train and support staff to maintain formulary control, and adherence to prescribing and dispensing policies, and to collect prescription charges

To assist the Lead and Senior Technician in policies, procedures and the framework for dispensing, and the planning and development of the service, including automation, and stock control

To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, and to provide tailored counselling around complex regimes

To advise and support ward and clinic staff, not least regarding controlled stationery, service hours, late prescribing, e-prescribing, and use of the tracker to monitor prescription progress

To undertake clinical checks of the treatment regimens in care pathways, and raise and resolve anomalies with prescribers,

To contribute to dispensing

To ensure that staff log errors and near misses and that the team and the individual learn from these

To pick up issues arising during weekend service hours and address these on the next full working day

To contribute to the Emergency Duty Commitment of pharmacists providing an out-of-hours emergency Pharmacy service. To undertake routine duties within the dispensary as required, supervising the work of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and (senior) ATOs.

To contribute to the late night, weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working rota.

If requested, to be an authorised signatory for drug purchase orders and for drug invoice payments.

To demonstrate and maintain a commitment to continuing professional development and encourage other members of the team to do likewise.

In the specialist pharmacy service of Surgical Specialties, Medical Specialties, Medical Admissions, Frailty, Family Health, Neurology and neuro-rehabilitation, and Elective Care:

To provide a specialist level of clinical pharmacy services to the patients on the allocated wards, and assist the medical and nursing teams on the wards with pharmaceutical and therapeutic advice,

To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy,

To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens,

To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist

To advise the Principal Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacists on development needs and opportunities for this service area

To supervise and mentor more junior staff in the provision of services to these areas

To develop or contribute to a training programme for clinical pharmacists allocated to the specialty areas and to administer any competency assessment process that is in place to ensure the appropriate standards are achieved.

To assist with Foundation student pharmacist training within the Trust for our own Foundation student pharmacists and community Foundation student pharmacists allocated to Warwick Hospital.

To provide clinical pharmacy training for undergraduate pharmacy students, vacation students, Foundation Student pharmacists (hospital and community-based) and hospital clinical pharmacists.

To contribute as required to the induction and in-service training of nursing, midwifery and medical staff as appropriate

To assist and supervise as necessary, wardbased Medicines Management technicians in the clinical aspects of their work,

To maintain an awareness of current developments in pharmacy practice pertinent to the specialist pharmacy area.

To coordinate the out of hours on call service, providing reports, evaluating responses to calls, sharing lessons learned, and ensuring consistency and a good standard of service.

To lead on opportunities to improve the efficiency or cost of drugs use (QIPP).

To act as Pharmacys representative to the Audit and Operational Governance Group AOGG for a Division when required

When required, to advise/ comment on clinical treatment guidelines for use in the specialty area that have been produced locally or by national bodies e.g. NICE, NSFs, National Prescribing Centre guidelines etc.

To contribute to and/ or undertake audit projects in the specialty areas particularly those concerned with the clinical and cost effective use of drugs, compliance with safer prescribing and drug administration policies, procedures and guidelines, and implementation of pharmacy service developments. To provide reports and present the audit findings within the Trust.

To be involved in the work of clinical drug trials including, where necessary, initial clinical discussions with the investigator / sponsor, review of the trial protocol, initiation/ implementation, supply of study material to patients, record keeping, problem solving and liaison with the study investigators and co-ordinators when necessary.

To undertake duties as a clinical pharmacist to other wards in the Trust when necessary, including occasional work at other pharmacies from which a pharmacy service is provided. In the specialist pharmacy service of Clinical Haematology and Oncology, with Aseptics and Clinical Trials:

To assist the Principal Pharmacist in their role of providing highly specialist clinical pharmacy advice to consultant clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, ward and clinic staff,

To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy,

To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens,

To advise dispensary staff (SWFT CS and inpatient dispensary) in the dispensing of chemotherapy and adjuvants,

To contribute with the Cancer Unit lead, to the development of the chemotherapy management system Mosaiq (software)

To contribute to the preparation of cancer treatment regimens

To check the treatment regimens in care pathways and resolve any anomalies,

To be responsible for the clinical and final checks of products prepared in the Aseptics Unit,

To provide clinical and final checks of bought-in specials,

To ensure that staff are trained in risk management processes relating to the therapy area (this will include cancer and non-cancer intrathecal administration for non-rotational posts) ,

To attend clinical meetings, when required, of the relevant clinical Network.

To assist the Principal Pharmacist Cancer and Aseptic Services in ensuring all chemotherapy prescribed has appropriate funding and Patient Access Schemes are followed,

To assist with the training of junior pharmacists, Foundation Student Pharmacists , technicians and student technicians in this area of specialised practice

To act as Pharmacys link to the Nutrition Team, advise and support on Clinical Nutrition, assist dietitians in converting patients nutrition needs into a formulation (where other forms of feeding are inappropriate) for parenteral nutrition when require

To support the Lead pharmacists in the implementation and running of clinical trials as directed

To support the clinical ward service, as outlined above, as per the teams rota commitments Other Duties

Any other duties considered appropriate to the post and grade by the line manager.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc. Special Requirements of the Postholder

The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at and/or visit other hospitals in the Trusts we serve.

Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities All Roles: To provide a high level, responsive, and developing clinical pharmacy service to individual patients on allocated wards, and assist junior pharmacists in such roles, and ward based Medicines Management technicians in their duties. To be actively involved in efficient discharge planning on the allocated wards by reviewing and transcribing patients discharge treatment (as appropriate) facilitating timely dispensing of discharge medication and, where necessary, liaising and communicating with relevant healthcare practitioners in intermediate or primary care to ensure safe transfer and continuity of care. If agreed, to undertake prescribing as a Pharmacist independent Prescriber, in the clinical area for which Prescriber accreditation was gained, and in a wider sense within the limits of competency. To lead the efficient organisation and smooth running of a dispensary, including assuring that the environment is ready and safe for the days work To monitor service delivery From Main Dispensary provide cover and support to the Outpatients dispensary operated by SWFT Clinical Services Ltd. on demand To train and support staff to maintain formulary control, and adherence to prescribing and dispensing policies, and to collect prescription charges To assist the Lead and Senior Technician in policies, procedures and the framework for dispensing, and the planning and development of the service, including automation, and stock control To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, and to provide tailored counselling around complex regimes To advise and support ward and clinic staff, not least regarding controlled stationery, service hours, late prescribing, e-prescribing, and use of the tracker to monitor prescription progress To undertake clinical checks of the treatment regimens in care pathways, and raise and resolve anomalies with prescribers, To contribute to dispensing To ensure that staff log errors and near misses and that the team and the individual learn from these To pick up issues arising during weekend service hours and address these on the next full working day To contribute to the Emergency Duty Commitment of pharmacists providing an out-of-hours emergency Pharmacy service. To undertake routine duties within the dispensary as required, supervising the work of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and (senior) ATOs. To contribute to the late night, weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working rota. If requested, to be an authorised signatory for drug purchase orders and for drug invoice payments. To demonstrate and maintain a commitment to continuing professional development and encourage other members of the team to do likewise. In the specialist pharmacy service of Surgical Specialties, Medical Specialties, Medical Admissions, Frailty, Family Health, Neurology and neuro-rehabilitation, and Elective Care: To provide a specialist level of clinical pharmacy services to the patients on the allocated wards, and assist the medical and nursing teams on the wards with pharmaceutical and therapeutic advice, To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens, To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist To advise the Principal Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacists on development needs and opportunities for this service area To supervise and mentor more junior staff in the provision of services to these areas To develop or contribute to a training programme for clinical pharmacists allocated to the specialty areas and to administer any competency assessment process that is in place to ensure the appropriate standards are achieved. To assist with Foundation student pharmacist training within the Trust for our own Foundation student pharmacists and community Foundation student pharmacists allocated to Warwick Hospital. To provide clinical pharmacy training for undergraduate pharmacy students, vacation students, Foundation Student pharmacists (hospital and community-based) and hospital clinical pharmacists. To contribute as required to the induction and in-service training of nursing, midwifery and medical staff as appropriate To assist and supervise as necessary, wardbased Medicines Management technicians in the clinical aspects of their work, To maintain an awareness of current developments in pharmacy practice pertinent to the specialist pharmacy area. To coordinate the out of hours on call service, providing reports, evaluating responses to calls, sharing lessons learned, and ensuring consistency and a good standard of service. To lead on opportunities to improve the efficiency or cost of drugs use (QIPP). To act as Pharmacys representative to the Audit and Operational Governance Group AOGG for a Division when required When required, to advise/ comment on clinical treatment guidelines for use in the specialty area that have been produced locally or by national bodies e.g. NICE, NSFs, National Prescribing Centre guidelines etc. To contribute to and/ or undertake audit projects in the specialty areas particularly those concerned with the clinical and cost effective use of drugs, compliance with safer prescribing and drug administration policies, procedures and guidelines, and implementation of pharmacy service developments. To provide reports and present the audit findings within the Trust. To be involved in the work of clinical drug trials including, where necessary, initial clinical discussions with the investigator / sponsor, review of the trial protocol, initiation/ implementation, supply of study material to patients, record keeping, problem solving and liaison with the study investigators and co-ordinators when necessary. To undertake duties as a clinical pharmacist to other wards in the Trust when necessary, including occasional work at other pharmacies from which a pharmacy service is provided. In the specialist pharmacy service of Clinical Haematology and Oncology, with Aseptics and Clinical Trials: To assist the Principal Pharmacist in their role of providing highly specialist clinical pharmacy advice to consultant clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, ward and clinic staff, To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens, To advise dispensary staff (SWFT CS and inpatient dispensary) in the dispensing of chemotherapy and adjuvants, To contribute with the Cancer Unit lead, to the development of the chemotherapy management system Mosaiq (software) To contribute to the preparation of cancer treatment regimens To check the treatment regimens in care pathways and resolve any anomalies, To be responsible for the clinical and final checks of products prepared in the Aseptics Unit, To provide clinical and final checks of bought-in specials, To ensure that staff are trained in risk management processes relating to the therapy area (this will include cancer and non-cancer intrathecal administration for non-rotational posts) , To attend clinical meetings, when required, of the relevant clinical Network. To assist the Principal Pharmacist Cancer and Aseptic Services in ensuring all chemotherapy prescribed has appropriate funding and Patient Access Schemes are followed, To assist with the training of junior pharmacists, Foundation Student Pharmacists , technicians and student technicians in this area of specialised practice To act as Pharmacys link to the Nutrition Team, advise and support on Clinical Nutrition, assist dietitians in converting patients nutrition needs into a formulation (where other forms of feeding are inappropriate) for parenteral nutrition when require To support the Lead pharmacists in the implementation and running of clinical trials as directed To support the clinical ward service, as outlined above, as per the teams rota commitments Other Duties Any other duties considered appropriate to the post and grade by the line manager. To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc. Special Requirements of the Postholder The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at and/or visit other hospitals in the Trusts we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Professional registration as a Pharmacist in the UK, through practitioner Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy diploma OR postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate completed and working towards postgraduate Clinical Diploma (to be completed within 12 months of appointment) OR at least 12 months of appointment) OR at least 2 years post qualification experience with at least 6 months of those within specialist area
• (if this is an agreed part of the role) Pharmacist independent Prescribing national accreditation and registration

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient hospital pharmacy experience (as a registered pharmacist) to have acquired the competencies needed for the job
• Recent clinical practitioner ward experience in a general hospital setting
• Specialist services relevant to the post (e.g. aseptics)

Desirable

• Undertaken audit work.
• Lectures, talks, training given (Medical/Nursing/Pharmacy staff and patients)
• Experience of managing a clinical pharmacy service to a specialty on a day to day basis (e.g. whilst covering a senior colleague)

Skills

Essential

• Good understanding of recent NHS and pharmacy and medicines management reports and how they relate to pharmacy practice
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of specialist knowledge in the relevant area for the post
• Ability to advise and influence all grades of medical and nursing staff on therapeutic aspects of patient care
• An understanding of the relevance of clinical governance and risk management
• Able to understand clinical research data
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to clearly communicate complex clinical information to all grades of medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Able to sensitively question patients on their drug treatment and to communicate clearly with them
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to create a rapport with people
• Ability to prioritise own work and assist others to do so
• Able to use initiative and work without supervision
• Ability to manage pharmacy staff allocated to the specialty
• Able to give credible representation of the Pharmacy at a senior medical and management levels
• Ability to work in teams - pharmacy teams and multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound judgement on clinical, pharmaceutical and ethical issues
• Able to advise other pharmacists of all grades in the post holder's expert area of knowledge
• Assertiveness skills- able to respond to challenge at senior medical or nursing levels
• Able to deal with concerned/anxious patients or relatives particularly in relation to their drug treatment
• Able to meet deadlines
• High standards of work presentation

Personal Qualitites

Essential

• Professional appearance
• A positive "can do", enthusiastic approach to work
• Self-motivating and able to motivate a pharmacy team
• Wants to "make a difference". Can enthuse about the potential of the post

Other

Essential

• Prepared to contribute to routine, clinical pharmacy and dispensary duties
• Accurate clinical, dispensing and checking abilities
• Able to undertake weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working and Emergency Duty Commitment on a rota
• Ability to use VDUs
• Able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of continuing professional development
• Satisfactory computer keyboard skills
• Use of motorised transport and insured for business use (or willingness to stay on site at own expense whilst on call).
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent) Professional registration as a Pharmacist in the UK, through practitioner Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy diploma OR postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate completed and working towards postgraduate Clinical Diploma (to be completed within 12 months of appointment) OR at least 12 months of appointment) OR at least 2 years post qualification experience with at least 6 months of those within specialist area (if this is an agreed part of the role) Pharmacist independent Prescribing national accreditation and registration Experience Essential Sufficient hospital pharmacy experience (as a registered pharmacist) to have acquired the competencies needed for the job Recent clinical practitioner ward experience in a general hospital setting Specialist services relevant to the post (e.g. aseptics) Desirable Undertaken audit work. Lectures, talks, training given (Medical/Nursing/Pharmacy staff and patients) Experience of managing a clinical pharmacy service to a specialty on a day to day basis (e.g. whilst covering a senior colleague) Skills Essential Good understanding of recent NHS and pharmacy and medicines management reports and how they relate to pharmacy practice Ability to demonstrate a high level of specialist knowledge in the relevant area for the post Ability to advise and influence all grades of medical and nursing staff on therapeutic aspects of patient care An understanding of the relevance of clinical governance and risk management Able to understand clinical research data Good verbal and written communication skills Able to clearly communicate complex clinical information to all grades of medical, nursing and pharmacy staff. Able to sensitively question patients on their drug treatment and to communicate clearly with them Good interpersonal skills Good presentation skills Able to create a rapport with people Ability to prioritise own work and assist others to do so Able to use initiative and work without supervision Ability to manage pharmacy staff allocated to the specialty Able to give credible representation of the Pharmacy at a senior medical and management levels Ability to work in teams - pharmacy teams and multidisciplinary teams. Sound judgement on clinical, pharmaceutical and ethical issues Able to advise other pharmacists of all grades in the post holder's expert area of knowledge Assertiveness skills- able to respond to challenge at senior medical or nursing levels Able to deal with concerned/anxious patients or relatives particularly in relation to their drug treatment Able to meet deadlines High standards of work presentation Personal Qualitites Essential Professional appearance A positive "can do", enthusiastic approach to work Self-motivating and able to motivate a pharmacy team Wants to "make a difference". Can enthuse about the potential of the post Other Essential Prepared to contribute to routine, clinical pharmacy and dispensary duties Accurate clinical, dispensing and checking abilities Able to undertake weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working and Emergency Duty Commitment on a rota Ability to use VDUs Able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of continuing professional development Satisfactory computer keyboard skills Use of motorised transport and insured for business use (or willingness to stay on site at own expense whilst on call). Competent in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook Competent in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Ability to work different shift patterns- Days/Twilights/Nights/Weekends

Previous experience within a health care setting is desired but not essential for the right candidate.

This position is suitable for anyone looking to 'start' a career in healthcare or alternatively someone who is looking to 'develop' their career as a support worker.

You will be part of the multi-disciplinary team and have the ability to work flexibly and efficiently with good organisational skills that enable you to work on your own initiative contributing to the smooth running of a busy department.

Your role will be to support and assist healthcare professionals such as nurses, doctors and other integrated professionals in the delivery of quality patient care and the general well-being and comfort of patients.

You also must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be reliable and work well in a team.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Support Worker will undertake high quality, caring and compassionate personal care and associated duties under the direction and supervision of the registered professional and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

As a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) you make a valuable and importantcontribution to the delivery of high quality healthcare in the Trust. Your role is to support the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care to patients and their relatives. This job description is to be read in conjunction with the person specification for this particular job.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-CS1255-A

Job locations

Campion Ward/Nicol Unit

Royal Leamington Spa/Stratford Hospital

CV376NX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Values

To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meet Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act.

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons.

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by Service needs.

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.

To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Health Care Assistants.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction and supervision of the registered professional.

To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered Professional.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.

To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.

To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.

To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trusts privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the registered professional.

Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care under the direct supervision of a registered professional maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior professional on duty, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

Use the Trust information support system and other computer systems as required by the clinical area in accordance with Trust policy.

Team Working

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.

Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.

To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.

Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy.

Participate in audit under the direction of the registered professional.

Clean and check beds, bed spaces and lockers following discharge and in preparation for admission (inpatient areas only).

Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level.

Support the house keeper with general housekeeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs (inpatient areas only).

Education, Training and Personal Development

To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training.

To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant Induction programme.

To participate in the Trust Appraisal process.

To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post and the relevance of the department including IT and clinical skills.

To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives.

Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.

Job description Job responsibilities Professional Values To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times. Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meet Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act. Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team. Promoting a professional and positive working environment. To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture. To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons. To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times. To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by Service needs. To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage. To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Clinical Practice To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care. To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Health Care Assistants. To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition. Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction and supervision of the registered professional. To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered Professional. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times. To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional. To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment. To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection. To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional. To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional. To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional. Communications and Interpersonal Relationships Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication. Always introduce yourself in line with the Trusts privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service. To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the registered professional. Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated. Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care under the direct supervision of a registered professional maintaining confidentiality at all times. Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior professional on duty, ensuring an open and transparent culture. Use the Trust information support system and other computer systems as required by the clinical area in accordance with Trust policy. Team Working Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy. Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy. To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning. Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy. Participate in audit under the direction of the registered professional. Clean and check beds, bed spaces and lockers following discharge and in preparation for admission (inpatient areas only). Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level. Support the house keeper with general housekeeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs (inpatient areas only). Education, Training and Personal Development To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training. To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant Induction programme. To participate in the Trust Appraisal process. To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post and the relevance of the department including IT and clinical skills. To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives. Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience in delivering care and working in a healthcare or people centred environment

Skills

Essential

• Able to work to agreed level of competency
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to write accurately and legibly

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other

Essential

• Passes pre-employment checks
• Able to work flexibly over a 24 hour period
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent Experience Essential Experience working as part of a team Desirable Experience in delivering care and working in a healthcare or people centred environment Skills Essential Able to work to agreed level of competency Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills Competent IT skills Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to write accurately and legibly Personal Qualities Essential Able to work as part of a team Compassionate and caring nature Empathetic Reliable Other Essential Passes pre-employment checks Able to work flexibly over a 24 hour period Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment

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 Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Campion Ward/Nicol Unit

Royal Leamington Spa/Stratford Hospital

CV376NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Campion Ward/Nicol Unit

Royal Leamington Spa/Stratford Hospital

CV376NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

For your information sponsorship for this role is not available.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Dispenser to join our dynamic and busy outpatient pharmacy team at UHCW Hospital. As part of our evolving pharmacy service, you'll have the opportunity to demonstrate our core values: supportive, progressive, and diverse. If you're looking to join an organisation that values and supports its team, we would love to hear from you. There may be a requirement to work weekends on a rotation basis as required to meet operational demand.

The successful candidate will be able to evidence their capacity to provide a sustained commitment to the long-term improvement and stability of the pharmacy service.

Main duties of the job

Exciting opportunity for full time Pharmacy dispenser to join a fast paced and dynamic team at the Outpatient Pharmacy, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

The Pharmacy Dispenser plays a key role in ensuring efficient and high-quality customer experience is maintained. Striving to deliver a safe, effective and caring service for patients and other service users whilst playing an active role in business development.

About us

SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick, Stratford, UHCW, Rugby St Cross and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.

Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.

There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.

A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

Where is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.

Job summary

We are recruiting Clinical Support Workers to join our nursing teams at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, with a range of opportunities available across our hospital sites.

Clinical Support Workers play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care, supporting the smooth flow of patients through the hospital and into the wider community. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and person-centred care throughout their journey across our services.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing a career in healthcare, with access to training, support, and progression within the NHS.

We are currently accepting applications for both full-time and part-time positions. Roles involve rotational shift working, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with unsocial hours enhancements.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Support Worker's deliver high-quality, caring and compassionate personal care, along with associated duties, under the direction and supervision of a registered professional, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

As a Clinical Support Worker (CSW), you will make a valuable contribution to the delivery of high-quality care within the Trust. You will support registered professionals in providing safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients and their relatives.

This job description should be read in conjunction with the person specification for this role.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received.

About us

SWFT is recognised as an 'employer of choice' and is highly recommended as a place to work. Our employees are as important to us as the care we give to our patients. We will ensure the right support is available to you, support career development, provide a friendly work environment alongside other benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement, access to a great pension scheme alongside many organisational benefits.

We support learning and educational environment to ensure all employees have the right skills and knowledge to carry out their roles competently. All employees at SWFT will complete the Care Certificate which means you will be trained to a specific set of standards providing evidence you have the right knowledge, skills and behaviours to provide the best care.

There will be opportunity to complete an apprenticeship at Level 2 or 3 depending on previous experience where you can obtain a 'Healthcare Support Worker' qualification.

Job summary

Band 6 Community SpecialistPalliative Care Nurse Rugby Team - (Base Rugby Myton).

22.5 hours weekly

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with a passion for palliative care. Have you undertaken recent study to support your knowledge and skills in this area? Working autonomously and collaboratively within a multi -disciplinary team? Then we are looking for you.

You will demonstrate excellent communication skills in supporting patients and their families and must be committed to providing high quality compassionate care. A commitment to teaching and education is equally important.

Palliative or end of life care experience is essential. In return, we offer a supportive and friendly environment and access to training and continuous professional development to enhance this role.

If you feel that you have the enthusiasm, passion and knowledge for this post then please apply.

Main duties of the job

To provide a specialist palliative care nursing service across Warwickshire. This includes providing specialist advice, education and training, leadership and change management in pursuit of excellent palliative care.

The post holder will be responsible for actively managing a clinical caseload of patients requiring specialist palliative care.

A key component of this post will be to work collaboratively with others and providing leadership, education, and training in specialist Palliative care to enable the wider workforce to improve their skills. The post holder will work in collaboration with the locality team to deliver the specialist palliative care element of the SWFTs Business plan.

There is requirement to work clinically across Warwickshire in order to meet the needs of the service

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ultrasound team at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation trust, serving the populations of Warwick, Leamington Spa, Stratford upon Avon and the surrounding area. The main hospital site is based in Warwick, but there are smaller community hospitals in Stratford upon Avon and Leamington Spa.

Development of the Ultrasound department means that we are looking for Advanced practitioners in Ultrasoundto join our team. The successful candidate should hold a Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound from a CASE accredited institution and is expected to be HCPC / NMC registered or on the Voluntary register of sonographers held by the Register of Clinical Technologists.

The successful applicant will join the team of sonographers rotating through all clinical areas and sites across the trust, a flexible approach to work is essential working across 3 sites and to be part of a team working an extended day and weekend sessions to improve service needs and patient flow.

You will be responsible for carrying out and independently reporting on Ultrasound examinations to a high standard and in a professional manner.

Main duties of the job

To perform ultrasound examinations and independently report those examinations according to the modalities in which qualified and recognised by a Post Graduate qualification in Ultrasound from an accredited university.

To take part in the practical and clinical teaching of student sonographers

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

203-SS1221-A

Job locations

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical/Technical

To work as part of a team throughout the Trusts ultrasound departments as indicated on the weekly timetable. Performing clinical ultrasound examinations unsupervised and issue reports for examinations performed for a broad range of patients, from all sources of referral.

To carry out all ultrasound examinations unsupervised to the highest possible standard in line with departmental procedures and protocols.

Issue written reports on scan findings in a clear and concise way recommending follow up within agreed timescales, referral and further imaging as appropriate.

Demonstrate skills in a wide range of ultrasound examinations according to qualification, with regard to obstetric and gynaecological and general abdominal examinations, and be able to perform scans on high risk patients, and of a complex nature.

To report faults, defects and breakdown of fixtures and fittings to the section lead or Radiology Manager.

Ensure correct patient and clinical details are entered into radiology system, ultrasound equipment and archive.

To participate in quality control programmes for ultrasound equipment as required.

Managerial

Manages own personal daily departmental schedules ensuring all exams are managed within agreed departmental/Trust timeframes.

Assists with organisation of departmental ultrasound referrals where appropriate, ensuring patient flow is maintained.

To assist with the setup of procedures and protocols when necessary.

To cover for colleagues at short notice ensuring all patient examinations are delivered in a timely manner.

To be part of a team managing adhoc/urgent referrals as required.

Education/Development/Training

To lead in the practical teaching and supervision of trainee sonographers, in all modalities, for approximately six practical sessions per week.

Participate in the clinical/practical training of medical staff.

Maintain an individual CPD folder, illustrating that levels of clinical skills are maintained.

Attend radiology/MDT clinical meetings and contributes to patient care.

Participate in the training of student radiographers/radiographic aides/assistant practitioners.

Ensure knowledge is kept up to date by regular attendance at study days, reading literature and in-house clinical meetings.

Attend all statutory training on a yearly basis.

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, H/S)

To work within and adhere to standard and operations policies/protocols relating to the Trust and radiology department.

To participate in clinical audit.

To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety regulations and COSHH Regulations.

To be aware of issues of RSI, and ensure your individual system of work minimises risk to self and others.

Communication

To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives adapting techniques to the needs of the patient.

To communicate scan findings to patients, relatives and clinicians, including findings related to early pregnancy loss and foetal abnormalities, and other information of a sensitive nature.

Liaise with ultrasound booking clerk to maintain an efficient system of patient throughput.

Maintain a computerised and paper based record for patients attending for clinical examinations.

Maintain good working relationships with radiographers, radiologists, departmental support staff and out-patient staff.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical/Technical To work as part of a team throughout the Trusts ultrasound departments as indicated on the weekly timetable. Performing clinical ultrasound examinations unsupervised and issue reports for examinations performed for a broad range of patients, from all sources of referral. To carry out all ultrasound examinations unsupervised to the highest possible standard in line with departmental procedures and protocols. Issue written reports on scan findings in a clear and concise way recommending follow up within agreed timescales, referral and further imaging as appropriate. Demonstrate skills in a wide range of ultrasound examinations according to qualification, with regard to obstetric and gynaecological and general abdominal examinations, and be able to perform scans on high risk patients, and of a complex nature. To report faults, defects and breakdown of fixtures and fittings to the section lead or Radiology Manager. Ensure correct patient and clinical details are entered into radiology system, ultrasound equipment and archive. To participate in quality control programmes for ultrasound equipment as required. Managerial Manages own personal daily departmental schedules ensuring all exams are managed within agreed departmental/Trust timeframes. Assists with organisation of departmental ultrasound referrals where appropriate, ensuring patient flow is maintained. To assist with the setup of procedures and protocols when necessary. To cover for colleagues at short notice ensuring all patient examinations are delivered in a timely manner. To be part of a team managing adhoc/urgent referrals as required. Education/Development/Training To lead in the practical teaching and supervision of trainee sonographers, in all modalities, for approximately six practical sessions per week. Participate in the clinical/practical training of medical staff. Maintain an individual CPD folder, illustrating that levels of clinical skills are maintained. Attend radiology/MDT clinical meetings and contributes to patient care. Participate in the training of student radiographers/radiographic aides/assistant practitioners. Ensure knowledge is kept up to date by regular attendance at study days, reading literature and in-house clinical meetings. Attend all statutory training on a yearly basis. To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives. Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, H/S) To work within and adhere to standard and operations policies/protocols relating to the Trust and radiology department. To participate in clinical audit. To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety regulations and COSHH Regulations. To be aware of issues of RSI, and ensure your individual system of work minimises risk to self and others. Communication To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives adapting techniques to the needs of the patient. To communicate scan findings to patients, relatives and clinicians, including findings related to early pregnancy loss and foetal abnormalities, and other information of a sensitive nature. Liaise with ultrasound booking clerk to maintain an efficient system of patient throughput. Maintain a computerised and paper based record for patients attending for clinical examinations. Maintain good working relationships with radiographers, radiologists, departmental support staff and out-patient staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to DCR or degree level or equivalent with qualification obtained
• Evidence of CPD during training and thereafter for maintenance of skill level
• Hold a PostGraduate Certificate or Diploma in ultrasound from accredited university
• State Registered

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a range of ultrasound procedures from the group listed below: Obstetrics (to include EPAU), Gynaecology, General Medical, Small parts, MSK, Paediatric, Vascular
• Previous NHS experience working as an Advanced Practitioner In Ultrasound.

Skills

Essential

• Independently reports examinations as above
• Responsible for own daily workload but has ability to prioritise section workload if required
• Experience of broad range of equipment and has ability to manipulate equipment and scanning controls safely on a regular basis
• Excellent communicator - verbal & written. Must be able to handle sensitive situations and communicate effectively with patients and relatives
• Supervises non-qualified/qualified staff e.g. students, assistants, registrars
• Acts as a mentor or trainer to ultrasound students

Desirable

• Willing to develop ultrasound skills in other clinical areas

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team Player - able to contribute on a regular basis to : R+D, Audit, Patient management/ care, Updating of clinical policies and protocols
• Able to work single handed
• Participate in emergency call rota and weekend working
• Work flexible hours dependent on work load/ service needs

Other

Essential

• High energy and resilience - ability to work and remain calm under pressure
• Corporate approach to Trust objectives
• Car driver or ability to work across sites daily
• Able to work shift system introduced, on call , weekends to suit the service needs/workload

Desirable

• Highly motivated and with the ability to motivate others
• Interact with established focus groups within the directorate

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to DCR or degree level or equivalent with qualification obtained Evidence of CPD during training and thereafter for maintenance of skill level Hold a PostGraduate Certificate or Diploma in ultrasound from accredited university State Registered Experience Essential Experience of a range of ultrasound procedures from the group listed below: Obstetrics (to include EPAU), Gynaecology, General Medical, Small parts, MSK, Paediatric, Vascular Previous NHS experience working as an Advanced Practitioner In Ultrasound. Skills Essential Independently reports examinations as above Responsible for own daily workload but has ability to prioritise section workload if required Experience of broad range of equipment and has ability to manipulate equipment and scanning controls safely on a regular basis Excellent communicator - verbal & written. Must be able to handle sensitive situations and communicate effectively with patients and relatives Supervises non-qualified/qualified staff e.g. students, assistants, registrars Acts as a mentor or trainer to ultrasound students Desirable Willing to develop ultrasound skills in other clinical areas Personal Qualities Essential Team Player - able to contribute on a regular basis to : R+D, Audit, Patient management/ care, Updating of clinical policies and protocols Able to work single handed Participate in emergency call rota and weekend working Work flexible hours dependent on work load/ service needs Other Essential High energy and resilience - ability to work and remain calm under pressure Corporate approach to Trust objectives Car driver or ability to work across sites daily Able to work shift system introduced, on call , weekends to suit the service needs/workload Desirable Highly motivated and with the ability to motivate others Interact with established focus groups within the directorate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This exciting role is ideal for individuals with NHS experience in cancer services or a patient-facing healthcare setting. The successful applicant will become valued member of the Gynaecology Oncology nursing team, supporting women affected by gynaecological cancers and contributing to the delivery of high quality compassionate care.

The Cancer Care Navigator (CCN) will be part of the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) team and will work very closely with the nurses to provide a single point of contact for the patients within that cancer tumour site. The role will also link closely with MDT Facilitators and Diagnostic Services to promote seamless coordination and timely management of patients at all points of the cancer pathway.

This role is patient facing; working as a direct point of contact for suspected and confirmed cancer patients and their carers throughout the whole cancer pathway. This role includes assisting in the delivery of the National Living with Beyond Cancer agenda (LWBC).

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this role is to complement and support the existing gynaecology cancer team to support patients from referral, through diagnosis and onto treatment and beyond by providing a safe, seamless, patient centred services. Maximising the health and quality of life of the patient and carers and improving the quality and efficiency of health care delivery.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job summary

Are you an experienced District Nurse ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future of community nursing? South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialist District Nurse to join our team based in Stratford Upon Avon, Shipston on Stour, and the surrounding villages.

The role will be responsible for the assessment and management of complex health needs within your locality. You will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of care programmes, working autonomously and collaboratively within a Place-Based Team. Your advanced clinical assessment and prescribing skills will be central to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will work in collaborative leadership with the Professional Lead, who oversees the operational running of the team, ensuring alignment with service goals and standards.

Working across these beautiful and historic towns and villages this locality offers a diverse caseload across urban and rural settings. You'll work with a well-established team and benefit from strong community links.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to be a Registered Nurse with substantial community experience of managing patients with complex needs and holding advanced clinical assessment skills. The post requires the completion of the DNSPQ qualification and be a V300 independent prescriber.

The District Nurse Clinical Lead is responsible for the assessment and management of the complex health needs of an identified population and for the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will be a registered nurse and hold the DNSPQ qualification. They will be providing clinical leadership for all patients within the community nursing caseload through proactive management. They will focus on ways to achieve and demonstrate overall improvements in health care. They will work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to establish a whole systems approach to the management of patients accessing healthcare in the area.

The District Nurse Clinical Lead will support their peers and be an effective team member. Whilst working on their own initiative, they will be responsible for ensuring that all members of the nursing team are providing the highest standard of evidenced based clinical care. They will clinically supervise and be responsible for the development and competencies of all staff within their team. To include performance development reviews, clinical supervision and recruitment and selection.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-CS1293

Job locations

Stratford Hospital

Arden Street

Stratford Upon Avon

CV37 6NX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

The post holder will be aligned to a Place Based Team and be clinically responsible for the diagnosing, prescribing, planning and evaluation of care, ensuring provision of high standards of care to patients and their families within the community. They will work as part of an Integrated Team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries.

The post holder will be a practitioner who can demonstrate a broad range of competencies and is able to adapt to a wide variety of clinical circumstances. They will be part of a community team where their proven ability to make high level clinical decisions will aid patient outcomes

Providing highly developed clinical leadership for all patients on the Community Nursing caseload through advanced level autonomous practice including taking managed risks, for example where the patient is kept at home, rather than hospital or hospice admittance as would previously been the practice

Provide highly specialist clinical leadership for patients on the caseload and work collaboratively with all professionals, carers and relatives to gain a deep understanding of all aspects of the patients physical, emotional and social situation. This includes physical examination and detailed history taking, diagnosis, prescribing, planning and evaluation of care

Provide highly specialist clinical leadership for the development and maintenance of personalised care plans for patients on the community nursing caseload, based on the full assessment of medical, nursing and care needs. This includes preventative measures and anticipation of future needs.

Order investigations and tests and interpret and act on results, using clinical guidelines and policies to support clinical decision-making.

Maintain competence in prescribing according to level of prescribing qualification i.e. Independent Prescriber and participate in regular continuing professional development in relation to the role

Prescribe medication in accordance with the local Non-medical Prescribing Policy, and local and national prescribing guidance. It is expected that all prescribers will prescribe within the limits of their individual competence

Liaise with other agencies, including the voluntary sector, to mobilise resources to meet patient needs and to support them at home securing additional support as required

Act as a resource for the PBT and community teams, providing teaching and education to them as required

To promote new research, innovation and evidence to support quality improvements and evidence based practice within the team

Clinically lead by example showing a high level of motivation and a positive attitude

Carry out regular reviews of the caseload with the Caseload Holder to maintain oversite and identify patients who are not progressing towards expected health outcomes

Support teams, individual clinicians and patients with recommendations regarding individualised treatment plans

Provide care interventions and higher level assessments for patients with highly complex conditions to ensure that patients achieve their optimum level of wellness

Responsible for the safe use of clinical equipment for the team and individual practice

Autonomous Clinical Practice

The post holder will undertake highly specialised treatment which includes but not limited to leg ulcer treatment, end of life care, wound care, continence management, management of plural drains and manoeuvring patients.

To take a comprehensive history, perform a systematic physical examination and establish baseline data to inform the development of a comprehensive care plan

Utilise highly specialist assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation skills appropriate to routine pathway

Analyse signs and symptoms, laboratory tests, investigations and other measures of function in formulating a diagnosis

Use highly complex analytical and problem-solving skills in unpredictable situations especially when developing care plans for complex and sensitive cases.

Provide evidence-based treatment plans based on sound clinical decision making, including the unique presentation of illness and response to treatment of patients on the community nursing caseload

Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to plan and implement treatment for acute illness/injury/chronic illness as required, using skills in nurse prescribing and medicines management

Negotiate, collaborate and support individuals and families to make sometimes difficult decisions about plans of care by empowering them to decide on the most appropriate course of action

Ensure a robust process is in place to review care and treatment plans

Take a leading role in regularly auditing and monitoring all components of care delivery

Review and develop clinical competency as required to support clinical practice, participating in ongoing personal development of self and of others

Ensure all clinical records are kept in line with SWUF and NMC guidelines

Communication

Establish the dynamic process of understanding, reflecting, active listening and checking understanding, thus developing a therapeutic relationship with patients and their carers

Enable and support patients as active partners in the care planning process for present and future needs

Dissemination of information throughout the multidisciplinary team, taking into account the patients right of confidentiality

Education

Utilise communication skills and knowledge to promote patients and families abilities to make informed decisions and participate in care planning

Participate in the development of the teams knowledge for Routine Care Pathways

Work alongside team managers to support staff in clinical examinations and assessments unfamiliar to them

Continue to develop own expert practice

Critically evaluate research and educate the team to ensure that this theory is integrated into practice

Role model and support staff to ensure that they are clinically competent to undertake new complex skills which are maintained to ensure that patients receive the highest possible standards of care in the most appropriate environment as close to home as possible, preferably in their own home if that is their express wish

Delivering educational sessions regarding benefits of supervision, quality improvement and Learning from Experience sessions

Leadership

Contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures and guidelines ensuring they are implemented and monitored

Participate in the clinical appraisal process, providing feedback on performance

Participate and lead on the embedding of regular clinical and safeguarding supervision for all appropriate staff

Contribute to the recruitment and selection process

Act with colleagues to identify clinical development needs within the service

Act as an advocate at all times for both patients and the service

Be a role model for other clinical members of the team, taking an active role in ensuring staff are safe in clinical practice, work with team managers to risk assess areas of practice, reporting to senior staff with education/training plans to aid the mitigation of risk as required

Embed activities within the community team to achieve organisational quality priorities

Deliver clinical supervision and undertake supervision for own practice

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Practice The post holder will be aligned to a Place Based Team and be clinically responsible for the diagnosing, prescribing, planning and evaluation of care, ensuring provision of high standards of care to patients and their families within the community. They will work as part of an Integrated Team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries. The post holder will be a practitioner who can demonstrate a broad range of competencies and is able to adapt to a wide variety of clinical circumstances. They will be part of a community team where their proven ability to make high level clinical decisions will aid patient outcomes Providing highly developed clinical leadership for all patients on the Community Nursing caseload through advanced level autonomous practice including taking managed risks, for example where the patient is kept at home, rather than hospital or hospice admittance as would previously been the practice Provide highly specialist clinical leadership for patients on the caseload and work collaboratively with all professionals, carers and relatives to gain a deep understanding of all aspects of the patients physical, emotional and social situation. This includes physical examination and detailed history taking, diagnosis, prescribing, planning and evaluation of care Provide highly specialist clinical leadership for the development and maintenance of personalised care plans for patients on the community nursing caseload, based on the full assessment of medical, nursing and care needs. This includes preventative measures and anticipation of future needs. Order investigations and tests and interpret and act on results, using clinical guidelines and policies to support clinical decision-making. Maintain competence in prescribing according to level of prescribing qualification i.e. Independent Prescriber and participate in regular continuing professional development in relation to the role Prescribe medication in accordance with the local Non-medical Prescribing Policy, and local and national prescribing guidance. It is expected that all prescribers will prescribe within the limits of their individual competence Liaise with other agencies, including the voluntary sector, to mobilise resources to meet patient needs and to support them at home securing additional support as required Act as a resource for the PBT and community teams, providing teaching and education to them as required To promote new research, innovation and evidence to support quality improvements and evidence based practice within the team Clinically lead by example showing a high level of motivation and a positive attitude Carry out regular reviews of the caseload with the Caseload Holder to maintain oversite and identify patients who are not progressing towards expected health outcomes Support teams, individual clinicians and patients with recommendations regarding individualised treatment plans Provide care interventions and higher level assessments for patients with highly complex conditions to ensure that patients achieve their optimum level of wellness Responsible for the safe use of clinical equipment for the team and individual practice Autonomous Clinical Practice The post holder will undertake highly specialised treatment which includes but not limited to leg ulcer treatment, end of life care, wound care, continence management, management of plural drains and manoeuvring patients. To take a comprehensive history, perform a systematic physical examination and establish baseline data to inform the development of a comprehensive care plan Utilise highly specialist assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation skills appropriate to routine pathway Analyse signs and symptoms, laboratory tests, investigations and other measures of function in formulating a diagnosis Use highly complex analytical and problem-solving skills in unpredictable situations especially when developing care plans for complex and sensitive cases. Provide evidence-based treatment plans based on sound clinical decision making, including the unique presentation of illness and response to treatment of patients on the community nursing caseload Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to plan and implement treatment for acute illness/injury/chronic illness as required, using skills in nurse prescribing and medicines management Negotiate, collaborate and support individuals and families to make sometimes difficult decisions about plans of care by empowering them to decide on the most appropriate course of action Ensure a robust process is in place to review care and treatment plans Take a leading role in regularly auditing and monitoring all components of care delivery Review and develop clinical competency as required to support clinical practice, participating in ongoing personal development of self and of others Ensure all clinical records are kept in line with SWUF and NMC guidelines Communication Establish the dynamic process of understanding, reflecting, active listening and checking understanding, thus developing a therapeutic relationship with patients and their carers Enable and support patients as active partners in the care planning process for present and future needs Dissemination of information throughout the multidisciplinary team, taking into account the patients right of confidentiality Education Utilise communication skills and knowledge to promote patients and families abilities to make informed decisions and participate in care planning Participate in the development of the teams knowledge for Routine Care Pathways Work alongside team managers to support staff in clinical examinations and assessments unfamiliar to them Continue to develop own expert practice Critically evaluate research and educate the team to ensure that this theory is integrated into practice Role model and support staff to ensure that they are clinically competent to undertake new complex skills which are maintained to ensure that patients receive the highest possible standards of care in the most appropriate environment as close to home as possible, preferably in their own home if that is their express wish Delivering educational sessions regarding benefits of supervision, quality improvement and Learning from Experience sessions Leadership Contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures and guidelines ensuring they are implemented and monitored Participate in the clinical appraisal process, providing feedback on performance Participate and lead on the embedding of regular clinical and safeguarding supervision for all appropriate staff Contribute to the recruitment and selection process Act with colleagues to identify clinical development needs within the service Act as an advocate at all times for both patients and the service Be a role model for other clinical members of the team, taking an active role in ensuring staff are safe in clinical practice, work with team managers to risk assess areas of practice, reporting to senior staff with education/training plans to aid the mitigation of risk as required Embed activities within the community team to achieve organisational quality priorities Deliver clinical supervision and undertake supervision for own practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• PGDip District Nursing
• Independent non-medical prescribing qualification (V300)
• Coaching Skills

Desirable

• Additional Leadership CPD - e.g. Mary Seacole Programme, LEO Programme

Experience

Essential

• Participated in Quality improvement initiatives
• Significant post registration experience as a senior nurse in a community nursing team
• Experience of leadership and leading change or project implementation
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and developing complex care plans

Skills

Essential

• Caseload Management
• Highly developed clinical expertise and knowledge in all aspects of community nursing care
• Highly specialist assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation skills appropriate to clinical area
• Proficient across a wide range of clinical and IT systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Displays trust values at all times
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including ability to deal with challenging and sensitive situations
• Proven ability to work on own and in partnership with other care providers
• Self Motivated and Self Disciplined
• Ability to deal with emotionally challenging clinical situations
• Commitment to client centred, non-discriminatory practice
• Proven sensitivity to the needs of patient, relatives carers and other care providers

Other

Essential

• Must be a car driver and able to drive in varied weather conditions
• Must be a non-smoker during working hours
• Must be willing to undertake Criminal records Bureau Disclosure to Enhanced / Standard level
• ust be legally entitled to work in this country

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse PGDip District Nursing Independent non-medical prescribing qualification (V300) Coaching Skills Desirable Additional Leadership CPD - e.g. Mary Seacole Programme, LEO Programme Experience Essential Participated in Quality improvement initiatives Significant post registration experience as a senior nurse in a community nursing team Experience of leadership and leading change or project implementation Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and developing complex care plans Skills Essential Caseload Management Highly developed clinical expertise and knowledge in all aspects of community nursing care Highly specialist assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation skills appropriate to clinical area Proficient across a wide range of clinical and IT systems Personal Qualities Essential Displays trust values at all times Excellent written and oral communication skills including ability to deal with challenging and sensitive situations Proven ability to work on own and in partnership with other care providers Self Motivated and Self Disciplined Ability to deal with emotionally challenging clinical situations Commitment to client centred, non-discriminatory practice Proven sensitivity to the needs of patient, relatives carers and other care providers Other Essential Must be a car driver and able to drive in varied weather conditions Must be a non-smoker during working hours Must be willing to undertake Criminal records Bureau Disclosure to Enhanced / Standard level ust be legally entitled to work in this country

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratford Hospital

Arden Street

Stratford Upon Avon

CV37 6NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratford Hospital

Arden Street

Stratford Upon Avon

CV37 6NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging will provide expert clinical, professional and strategic leadership across the breast imaging service, delivering highly specialist autonomous practice while leading service transformation, innovation, research, education and workforce development. The post holder will provide authoritative advice on complex clinical and operational matters, lead the development and implementation of evidence-based pathways, and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team to improve patient safety, experience, diagnostic performance and outcomes ensuring the service remains responsive to national standards, technological developments and changing patient needs. The post holder will have to travel between the symptomatic breast imaging sites at both Warwick and Stratford upon Avon hospital.

Main duties of the job

The consultant radiographer in breast imaging will provide expert clinical leadership, advanced practice, and strategic development within the breast service. The post holder will deliver highly specialist clinical practice while leading service innovation, education, research and professional leadership in line with NHS and organisational priorities.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£79,504 to £91,609 a year pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

203-B403

Job locations

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV345BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

The post holder will have to possess the following:

Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Mammography Practice at a masters Level or equivalent.

Post graduate award in Mammography.

Have significant advanced post registration experience in breast imaging and reporting.

HCPC state registered.

Tomosynthesis and stereo-core biopsies would be an advantage.

They will execute the four pillars of consultant radiography Practice.

Professional and Clinical:

Deliver autonomous, advanced-level breast imaging practice including mammography, ultrasound, image guided procedures and reporting.

Clinical duties without supervision, would include Breast ultrasound, pre-surgical image guided localisation procedures (wire guided, magseed), image-guided core biopsies and suction biopsies, free hand ultrasound-guided techniques including cyst aspirations and core biopsies according to the National Occupational Standards using all types of available x-ray equipment in the breast imaging department.

In addition to having experience in image interpretation and able to interpret and diagnose mammograms according to local and national protocols.

Provide expert opinion in complex and non-routine breast imaging cases.

Contribute to the multidisciplinary (MDT) meetings, supporting diagnostic and management decisions.

To be proficient in the delivery of subcutaneous local anaesthetic during imageguided biopsy procedures to enable the post holder to act as a prescriber.

To undertake administration of local anaesthesia and prescribe medication within the defined departments patients group directive.

Ensure high standards of patient-centred care, safely and quality.