Job summary

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about empowering people to live independently and achieve their goals?

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to join our experienced and well-established specialist countywide Sensory Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with people of all ages living with sight loss, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to live safely and successfully within their communities and to be part of a highly supportive, passionate and knowledgeable staff group.

As part of our dedicated team, which includes Sensory Social Workers, Communicator Guides as well as Sensory Officers, you will deliver specialist rehabilitation support, training and advice that helps people reduce, delay or prevent the need for ongoing care and support services. We are a countywide team, so the ability to travel across the county independently is essential, work base location can be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

You will work directly with individuals who have visual impairments, providing person-centred rehabilitation programmes tailored to their needs and desired outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing needs and developing rehabilitation programmes that promote independence.
• Teaching orientation and mobility skills to enable safe and confident travel.
• Supporting individuals to develop and maintain communication and daily living skills.
• Recommending and providing specialist equipment and adaptations.
• Working with carers to ensure they have the advice and support they need.
• Undertaking reviews and monitoring progress against agreed outcomes.
• Promoting awareness and understanding of sight loss among colleagues, partner organisations and local communities.
• Being part of and actively supporting awareness training to partner agencies
• Promoting and holding drop-in sessions in the community with visually impaired people and colleagues
• Working collaboratively with health professionals, voluntary organisations and community services to maximise opportunities and resources for people.
• Contributing to safeguarding activity and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable adults.

About us

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning.
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to a range of employee wellbeing and benefits programmes.
• The opportunity to work within an experienced and highly valued specialist service.

Additional Information

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.

As this role involves direct communication with service users, applicants must be able to demonstrate a confident use of the English language.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join our team

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionateAdvanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)to join our friendly and supportive team at Parish Fields Practice.

We are a well-established GP practice caring for approximately 8,150 patients in Diss, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care while creating a positive, respectful and supportive environment for our staff.

This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team where you will have the autonomy to use your advanced clinical skills, while working alongside and supported by experienced clinicians across the practice.

We are looking for someone who enjoys the variety of general practice, is confident in their clinical decision-making and is passionate about providing excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

About the role

As an ANP, you will assess and manage patients presenting to the practice, including those with acute, undifferentiated and long-term conditions.

You will be able to work autonomously within your scope of practice, using your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately.

Your role will include:

• Assessing and triaging patients, including same-day presentations.
• Taking comprehensive histories and undertaking appropriate clinical examinations.
• Assessing and managing undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• Diagnosing and treating a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribing safely within your scope of practice and in line with relevant national and local guidance.
• Recognising red flags and identifying patients who require escalation or onward referral.
• Completing episodes of care where appropriate, from initial assessment through to treatment, follow-up or referral.
• Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting personalised care and shared decision-making with patients.
• Contributing to clinical development, quality improvement and service development within the practice.
• Supporting the education, development and clinical supervision of colleagues where appropriate.

We recognise that every advanced practitioner brings a slightly different range of skills and experience. We are interested inwhat you can bring to our team, as well as the experience you have already gained.

About us

We believe that looking after our staff is an important part of providing excellent patient care.

Our practice is friendly, supportive and committed to creating an environment where people feel valued and respected. You will become part of an established multidisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to contribute to how we continue to develop our services.

We have approximately 8,150 registered patients and use SystmOne.

Our recent patient and staff feedback has been very positive, and our monthly monitoring of patient feedback consistently shows thatover 92% of patients rate the care and service they receive from the practice as Good or Very Good.

Our mission is:

To deliver outstanding patient-centred care within a safe, inclusive and respectful practice environment.

We protect and value our staff and support our patients to take shared responsibility for their health through informed choice, prevention and partnership.

Come and meet us

Choosing a new practice is about more than just a job description.

If you are interested in the role, we would be very happy to arrange aninformal conversation or visit to the practicebefore you apply. Come and meet the team, see how we work and ask us any questions you may have.

We are looking for theright person to join our team, and we would love to hear from you.

If you think this could be the next step for you, please get in touch.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2679-26-0002

Job locations

Parish Fields Practice

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Clinical practice

Assess diagnose plan implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs

Proactively identify diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-termcondition (as appropriate)

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions integrating both drug-and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols and within scope of practice

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex urgent or emergency situations including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation

Assess identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Advise support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions

Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consentto treatment

Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate

Delivering a quality service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC

Produce accurate contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation consistent with legislation policies and procedures

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required

In partnership with other clinical teams collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate

Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care

Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation

Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events

Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery

Working with the practice management monitor and develop the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policies

Contribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team providing feedback as appropriate

Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance

Working with practice management to ensure the whole team have skills and knowledge regarding domestic violence vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if required

Leadership personal and people development

Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority

Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model

Support staff development in order to maximise potential

Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice

Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and or users of services

Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work

Enlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of services

Work with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processes

Contribute to the development of local guidelines protocols and standards

Maintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process

Maintain active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives

Promote the role of the Advanced Practitioner Nurse in general practice

Team working

Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time

Work as an effective and responsible team member supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Delegate clearly and appropriately adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence

Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Discuss highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care

Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management team

Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success

Management of risk

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Contribute to the regular updating of the Practice Risk Register

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health safety and security legislation policies, procedures and guidelines

Ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements where appropriate

Working with the practice management ensure the Nursing Team has access to and undertakes mandatory and statutory training requirements

Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Advocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all

Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

Managing information

Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning implementation and monitoring of care presenting and communicating information

Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes

Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases

Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information Act

• Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team

Communicate essential financial restraints with the team and discuss with them ideas for effective and efficient working within these constraints

Learning and development

Undertake mentorship for more junior staff assessing competence against set standards

Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences)

• Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate

Provide an educational role to patients carers families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning

Equality and diversity

Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity

Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture

Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights

Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies

Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice

Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers participate in care and refuse care

Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Job description Job responsibilities Key responsibilitiesClinical practiceAssess diagnose plan implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosisClinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordinglyAssess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needsProactively identify diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-termcondition (as appropriate)Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions integrating both drug-and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management planPrescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols and within scope of practiceWork with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactionsPrioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex urgent or emergency situations including initiation of effective emergency careSupport patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultationAssess identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and childrenAdvise support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriatePromote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditionsMeet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound careCommunicationUtilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consentto treatmentCommunicate with and support patients who are receiving bad newsCommunicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicatingMaintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholdersAct as an advocate for patients and colleaguesEnsure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriateDelivering a quality serviceRecognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMCProduce accurate contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation consistent with legislation policies and proceduresPrioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes qualityDeliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based careInitiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activitiesUtilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where requiredIn partnership with other clinical teams collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriateEvaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of careSupport and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisationUse a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss eventsAssess the impact of policy implementation on care deliveryWorking with the practice management monitor and develop the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policiesContribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team providing feedback as appropriateUnderstand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidanceWorking with practice management to ensure the whole team have skills and knowledge regarding domestic violence vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if requiredLeadership personal and people developmentAct as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priorityTake responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role modelSupport staff development in order to maximise potentialActively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practiceEncourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and or users of servicesCritically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of workEnlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of servicesWork with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processesContribute to the development of local guidelines protocols and standardsMaintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement processMaintain active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiativesPromote the role of the Advanced Practitioner Nurse in general practiceTeam workingUnderstand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over timeWork as an effective and responsible team member supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of workingDelegate clearly and appropriately adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competenceCreate clear referral mechanisms to meet patient needPrioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the teamWork effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care deliveryDiscuss highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient careManage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management teamAgree plans and outcomes by which to measure successManagement of riskManage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Contribute to the regular updating of the Practice Risk RegisterMonitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health safety and security legislation policies, procedures and guidelinesEnsure appropriate supervision of safe storage rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements where appropriateWorking with the practice management ensure the Nursing Team has access to and undertakes mandatory and statutory training requirementsApply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelinesAdvocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for allInterpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practiceManaging informationUse technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning implementation and monitoring of care presenting and communicating informationReview and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processesManage information searches using the internet and local library databasesUnderstand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information ActCollate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the teamCommunicate essential financial restraints with the team and discuss with them ideas for effective and efficient working within these constraintsLearning and developmentUndertake mentorship for more junior staff assessing competence against set standardsDisseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences)Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriateProvide an educational role to patients carers families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learningEquality and diversityIdentify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunityEnable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory cultureSupport people who need assistance in exercising their rightsMonitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policiesAct as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practiceAccept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers participate in care and refuse careAssist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Person Specification

Desirable Experience

Desirable

• Desirable experience
• We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in:
• General practice or primary care.
• Acute and minor illness assessment and management.
• Same-day assessment and triage.
• Clinical leadership.
• Audit, research or quality improvement.
• Supporting and developing other members of the clinical team.
• Working as an ANP/ACP within a multidisciplinary primary care team.

Experience

Essential

• Essential requirements
• As this post is being recruited as an Advanced Practitioner Nurse through the Primary Care Network Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), applicants will need to meet the applicable NHS England/PCN requirements for the role.
• These include:
• Current registration with the NMC.
• Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent).
• A masters degree level qualification in a relevant area of expertise.
• Evidence of working at masters level or equivalent across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.
• Evidence of recognised preparation and capability in advanced practice in accordance with the current NHS England/Centre for Advancing Practice requirements.
• The clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake autonomous advanced clinical practice within general practice.
• For Advanced Practitioner Nurses, recognised routes may include completion of a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme or the supported ePortfolio route, as well as the recognised trainee pathways set out within the current PCN Network Contract DES.
• If you are unsure whether your qualification or advanced practice pathway meets the current PCN requirements, please contact us for an informal conversation before applying.
• The successful candidates qualifications and advanced practice pathway will be checked against the current PCN/ARRS requirements before an appointment is confirmed.

Qualifications

Essential

• We are looking for a clinician who is:
• Caring, approachable and committed to providing excellent patient care.
• Confident in clinical assessment and autonomous decision-making.
• Able to recognise their own scope of practice and when additional support or referral is required.
• A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development.
• Organised and able to manage the variety that comes with working in general practice.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to the continued development of our practice.
• You do not need to be the finished article. We value clinicians who are keen to continue developing their advanced practice alongside their existing skills and experience.

Person Specification Desirable Experience Desirable Desirable experience We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in: General practice or primary care. Acute and minor illness assessment and management. Same-day assessment and triage. Clinical leadership. Audit, research or quality improvement. Supporting and developing other members of the clinical team. Working as an ANP/ACP within a multidisciplinary primary care team. Experience Essential Essential requirements As this post is being recruited as an Advanced Practitioner Nurse through the Primary Care Network Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), applicants will need to meet the applicable NHS England/PCN requirements for the role. These include: Current registration with the NMC. Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent). A masters degree level qualification in a relevant area of expertise. Evidence of working at masters level or equivalent across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research. Evidence of recognised preparation and capability in advanced practice in accordance with the current NHS England/Centre for Advancing Practice requirements. The clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake autonomous advanced clinical practice within general practice. For Advanced Practitioner Nurses, recognised routes may include completion of a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme or the supported ePortfolio route, as well as the recognised trainee pathways set out within the current PCN Network Contract DES. If you are unsure whether your qualification or advanced practice pathway meets the current PCN requirements, please contact us for an informal conversation before applying. The successful candidates qualifications and advanced practice pathway will be checked against the current PCN/ARRS requirements before an appointment is confirmed. Qualifications Essential We are looking for a clinician who is: Caring, approachable and committed to providing excellent patient care. Confident in clinical assessment and autonomous decision-making. Able to recognise their own scope of practice and when additional support or referral is required. A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development. Organised and able to manage the variety that comes with working in general practice. Enthusiastic about contributing to the continued development of our practice. You do not need to be the finished article. We value clinicians who are keen to continue developing their advanced practice alongside their existing skills and experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Parish Fields Practice

Address

Parish Fields Practice

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Parish Fields Practice

Address

Parish Fields Practice

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Salaried GP to join our team at Newtown Medical Practice.

Our Practice prides itself on delivering high-quality holistic care to our patient population while fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.

As a Salaried GP you will benefit from:

• Opportunities for professional development and special interests
• A friendly, experienced team including Nurses, administrative staff and PCN staff
• Modern facilities and a commitment to innovation in Primary Care

Main duties of the job

Surgery consultations

Telephone consultations

Online consultations

Docman workflow

Home visits

Duty day

Baby clinic

Patient queries

Checking and signing repeat prescriptions

Checking and actioning blood results

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation.

Contribute to new ideas and be part of the Practice team

About us

At Newtown Medical Practice, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace we are a close-knit team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting each other every step of the way. Our team includes experienced GPs, skilled nurses, and a proactive administrative staff who work collaboratively to ensure smooth, efficient, and patient-focused services.

If you are looking for a role where you can thrive professionally while enjoying a positive, collaborative atmosphere, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Job summary

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust works in partnership to provide responsive & dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability & substance misuse services to the diverse & culturally rich communities we serve.

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative & enthusiastic Primary Care Pharmacy Techto join our forward thinking, friendly & expanding Health & Justice team at HMP Bronzefield.By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health & well-being. Our healthcare services work to a7 day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed & maintained to the highest of standards at all times.

Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system & other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable & high-quality primary care & mental health services to those who may have offended & those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status & to encourage social inclusion.

Main duties of the job

To provide a dispensing service, medicines management and an administration service for medicines to the prisoners residing in our care:

Work as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to assist in ensuring the delivery of a legal, safe, high quality specialist prison pharmaceutical service which reflects National and local policy and priorities, taking into account the high level of security that must be maintained at all times.

Assist in providing a timely and efficient pharmaceutical service

Contribute to the development of and support implementation of medicine management strategy and associated services and projects across the Prisons

About us

Central andNorth WestLondon NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:

• Monthly supervision

• Annual personal development plans/appraisals

• Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.

Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:

• Preceptorship Programme

• Support and guidance with Revalidation

• Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies

Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:

• Health and wellbeing services

• Season ticket loans

• Cycle to work scheme

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum inc. Fridge HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2014-A

Job locations

HMP Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middx

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management and Organisation:

• Participate in the efficient day to day running of the dispensary
• To provide medicine management
• Assist in maintaining correct Controlled Drug records in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in local/national guidance in order to maintain/deliver high quality services to the Prison.
• Under the supervision of a senior technician, to provide a timely and efficient stock topping up service to the wings with responsibility for ensuring stock levels are appropriately maintained in accordance with an agreed stock list
• Responsible for ensuring medicines are supplied and replenished to the emergency cupboards, giving medicine related advice, where necessary, to other healthcare professionals
• Check emergency bags and maintain records for audit.
• Once qualified for a suitable length of time to work towards completing the accredited checking technicians course undertaking periodic re-assessment (every 2 years) as appropriate

Dispensary responsibilities:

• Work with a team of technicians to provide an accurate and efficient dispensing service.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment for the dispensing process
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of dispensary Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain computer files for prisoner information and dispensary computer operations via update discs
• Maintain high levels of safety and security and be constantly vigilant
• Ensure that pharmaceuticals are transported to the prison gate and around the prison in a manner which maintains the integrity and security of the medicines whilst adhering to necessary safety precautions
• The post holder has a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risk and health and safety and will be required to work within the prison service and CNWL Service Policies and Procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Clinical:

• Ensure that all dispensed medicines are processed in accordance with agreed dispensing standards.
• Enter patient details on the computerized record system using information from prescriptions prepared by the medical staff ensuring that drug histories are up to date and complete
• Administer medication as prescribed, which may include oral, immunisations, intramuscular injections, insulin or nebulisers, and may be compounded by frequent unplanned interruptions such as other patients, staff requests
• Provide regular medicines management service to each Wing to:

• Check all prescriptions and remove those out of date for filing in the prisoners medical notes Check all medication including stocks, removing unwanted items for return to pharmacy in line with departmental policies and procedures

• Ensure that patients being discharged back to the community have sufficient medication and a discharge letter summarising their care package for their GP.
• Carry out CPR when required and make best use of the emergency equipment such as the defibrillator.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, which are consistent with the responsibilities and grade of the post. This may include providing cover for other teams internally or at other sites.

Research & Audit:

• Assist in the collection and analysis of workload data when requested
• Help identify areas where the technical pharmacy service can be developed.

Education and Training:

• Participate in the development and delivery of training events for CNWL employed staff in the prison Healthcare to support:

The implementation of medicine related policies and procedures

An appropriate level of knowledge for healthcare professionals using homely remedies

The implementation of clinical guidelines and the preferred prescribing list

Communication:

• Deal appropriately with requests from GPs, courts, police and substance misuse clinics regarding patient medication, weighing up the need for information against patient confidentiality and seeking advice from more senior staff on complex and contentious issues
• Advise selected patients regarding their medication and other relevant pharmaceutical issues adjusting the level of advice as appropriate to overcome barriers to understanding (e.g. hard of hearing, conveying complex information in an easily understandable form)

Financial:

• Support the Pharmacy Manager in providing the pharmacy service within the budgets relating to prescribing and provision of pharmaceutical services to ensure that budgets are not exceeded.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager to identify potential savings from the medicine budget for future financial years if so required.

Responsibilities specific to the prison environment:

• To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular Instructions, Notices to Staff, Prison Rules, Health and Safety, and any other relevant material within the prison setting.
• To ensure that the Healthcare Centre meets the security requirements.
• The post holder will be in contact with prisoners on a daily basis; this client group can be challenging due to the high proportion that have mental health illness and substance misuse problems.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time with agreement from the employee and employer.

Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Management and Organisation: Participate in the efficient day to day running of the dispensary To provide medicine management Assist in maintaining correct Controlled Drug records in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in local/national guidance in order to maintain/deliver high quality services to the Prison. Under the supervision of a senior technician, to provide a timely and efficient stock topping up service to the wings with responsibility for ensuring stock levels are appropriately maintained in accordance with an agreed stock list Responsible for ensuring medicines are supplied and replenished to the emergency cupboards, giving medicine related advice, where necessary, to other healthcare professionals Check emergency bags and maintain records for audit. Once qualified for a suitable length of time to work towards completing the accredited checking technicians course undertaking periodic re-assessment (every 2 years) as appropriate Dispensary responsibilities: Work with a team of technicians to provide an accurate and efficient dispensing service. Maintain a clean and tidy working environment for the dispensing process Assist in the development, implementation and review of dispensary Standard Operating Procedures Maintain computer files for prisoner information and dispensary computer operations via update discs Maintain high levels of safety and security and be constantly vigilant Ensure that pharmaceuticals are transported to the prison gate and around the prison in a manner which maintains the integrity and security of the medicines whilst adhering to necessary safety precautions The post holder has a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risk and health and safety and will be required to work within the prison service and CNWL Service Policies and Procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Clinical: Ensure that all dispensed medicines are processed in accordance with agreed dispensing standards. Enter patient details on the computerized record system using information from prescriptions prepared by the medical staff ensuring that drug histories are up to date and complete Administer medication as prescribed, which may include oral, immunisations, intramuscular injections, insulin or nebulisers, and may be compounded by frequent unplanned interruptions such as other patients, staff requests Provide regular medicines management service to each Wing to: Check all prescriptions and remove those out of date for filing in the prisoners medical notes Check all medication including stocks, removing unwanted items for return to pharmacy in line with departmental policies and procedures Ensure that patients being discharged back to the community have sufficient medication and a discharge letter summarising their care package for their GP. Carry out CPR when required and make best use of the emergency equipment such as the defibrillator. Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, which are consistent with the responsibilities and grade of the post. This may include providing cover for other teams internally or at other sites. Research & Audit: Assist in the collection and analysis of workload data when requested Help identify areas where the technical pharmacy service can be developed. Education and Training: Participate in the development and delivery of training events for CNWL employed staff in the prison Healthcare to support: The implementation of medicine related policies and procedures An appropriate level of knowledge for healthcare professionals using homely remedies The implementation of clinical guidelines and the preferred prescribing list Communication: Deal appropriately with requests from GPs, courts, police and substance misuse clinics regarding patient medication, weighing up the need for information against patient confidentiality and seeking advice from more senior staff on complex and contentious issues Advise selected patients regarding their medication and other relevant pharmaceutical issues adjusting the level of advice as appropriate to overcome barriers to understanding (e.g. hard of hearing, conveying complex information in an easily understandable form) Financial: Support the Pharmacy Manager in providing the pharmacy service within the budgets relating to prescribing and provision of pharmaceutical services to ensure that budgets are not exceeded. Support the Pharmacy Manager to identify potential savings from the medicine budget for future financial years if so required. Responsibilities specific to the prison environment: To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular Instructions, Notices to Staff, Prison Rules, Health and Safety, and any other relevant material within the prison setting. To ensure that the Healthcare Centre meets the security requirements. The post holder will be in contact with prisoners on a daily basis; this client group can be challenging due to the high proportion that have mental health illness and substance misuse problems. This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time with agreement from the employee and employer.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
• Registered with the GPhC

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation and good practice in relation to medicines
• Knowledge of government publication 'A pharmacy service to prisoners'
• Experience of stock control
• Computer literate
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience with using Pharmacy Manager/Systmone and/or JAC computer software
• Understanding the principles of clinical governance
• Pharmacy hospital experience

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clinicians, health care professionals and patients
• Ability to manage own workload and meet objectives and targets
• Ability to perform in a challenging environment and cope with potentially aggressive behaviour
• Ability to respond in a calm manner in a crisis

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent Registered with the GPhC Experience & Knowledge Essential Knowledge of legislation and good practice in relation to medicines Knowledge of government publication 'A pharmacy service to prisoners' Experience of stock control Computer literate Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience with using Pharmacy Manager/Systmone and/or JAC computer software Understanding the principles of clinical governance Pharmacy hospital experience Skills Essential Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clinicians, health care professionals and patients Ability to manage own workload and meet objectives and targets Ability to perform in a challenging environment and cope with potentially aggressive behaviour Ability to respond in a calm manner in a crisis

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middx

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middx

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Band 6 ECT/rTMS Nurse is a senior post. The postholder will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate neuromodulation treatments, including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). The postholder will lead daily clinical operations, undertake specialist assessments, deliver treatments in line with national standards, and ensure high-quality patient care throughout the treatment pathway.

The role includes clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff, coordination of patient pathways, and active involvement in service development, audit, governance, and accreditation processes.

Main duties of the job

Assess patients pre-treatment including physical health checks, mental state, risk assessment, and treatment suitability.

Provide specialist nursing care during ECT or rTMS sessions, ensuring safety, comfort, and adherence to clinical protocols.

Ensure compliance with national guidelines, for ECTAS (ECT Accreditation Service) and NICE guidance.

Contribute to audits, quality improvement, and service accreditation processes.

Manage patient pathways, including referrals, scheduling, follow-up appointments, and communication with community teams.

Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to Band 5 nurses, HCAs, and students

Deliver training to staff on ECT/rTMS procedures, safety, and patient care.

Work closely with: Consultant psychiatrists, Anaesthetists (ECT), other mental health teams

Communicate treatment progress, risks, and outcomes to the wider MDT/ referring team.

Lead on incident reporting, investigation, and learning.

Ensure infection control compliance within the treatment suite.

Participate in clinical governance meetings, audits, and service reviews.

Maintain safeguarding awareness, escalating concerns appropriately.

Provide psychoeducation about ECT/rTMS, addressing concerns and reducing stigma, and offer emotional support, especially for anxious or vulnerable patients.

Support informed consent, ensuring patients understand risks, benefits, and alternatives

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest and most diverse NHS Trusts in the UK, providing mental health, community, learning disability, addictions and offender care services across London, Milton Keynes, Surrey and beyond. Joining CNWL means becoming part of a compassionate, forward-thinking organisation that values kindness, respect, and continuous learning.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where staff feel supported, listened to and able to thrive. CNWL offers extensive opportunities for professional development

leadership training, and career progression, alongside strong multidisciplinary collaboration and a culture that encourages innovation and service improvement.

Staff wellbeing is central to how we work. CNWL provides access to a wide range of wellbeing resources, staff networks, flexible working options where possible, and a supportive environment that empowers you to deliver excellent care.

By joining CNWL, you become part of a Trust that invests in its people, celebrates diversity, and is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred services across our communities.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year pa inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

333-J-HA-0749

Job locations

ECT/Neuromodulation Clinic, Harrow

Watford Rd

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 6 nurses work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services. Band 6 nurses are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services we provide by:

Support the running of the ECT service based on safe, good practice. Role involves front of house clerking in patients, supporting patient in recovery post treatment, covering for Lead nurse in assisting administration of treatment in absence.

Coordinate ECT clinics for inpatients and outpatients across

Facilitate students learning experience for ECT which will include Nursing and Medical students and students from other health related professions. Through Observation of ECT and Teaching Sessions about ECT

Organize training of qualified staff in running the ECT clinic to cover Absence of the postholder

Responsible for collating statistics on use of ECT at Northwick Park which is required by the Trust

Administer rTMS using pre-defined protocols

Be actively involved in promoting the activities of the neuromodulation service

To be prepared to expand skillset in new neuromodulation therapies as the service expands.

To represent CNWL and regional and national neuromodulation forums as the opportunity arise.

Actively involvement in Clinical Audit and Research work undertaken within the Trust

To be aware of and comply with all aspects of the NMC code of Professional Conduct.

Completing stock takes of equipment and medication on a weekly basis to ensure the running and safety of the clinic.

Values

Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all Band 6 nurses to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with service users, their friends family and carers and also other staff members.

As a Band 6 nurse we expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better.

We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome peoples differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.

We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.

We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for ourwork.

As a band 6 nurse we expect you to role model these values and contribute to ensuring that they are embedded in the practice of the team.

Key Responsibilities

Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience.

Patient Safety

Band 6 nurses contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by:

Using their clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the people using our services as safe as possible

Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary

Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services

Being open and transparent about their own practice

Supervising the work of others

Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made

Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement

Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records

Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements.

The NMC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of nurses and all nurses, including Band 6 nurses, are expected to register with the NMC each year and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.

Clinical Outcomes

Band 6 nurses often work with people who have complex needs and contribute to the effectiveness of services by:

Being confident, autonomous practitioners who take responsibility for the care they give to patients but also take responsibility for overseeing the work of others in the team including less experienced nurses and staff without a professional qualification

Providing skilled, evidence based nursing care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures

Working with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process including assessing risks and needs

Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective care

Working as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the care they give to patients but also work as team members

Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by:

communicating well with all members of the team

understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectives

reflecting on their own practice regularly and encouraging the whole team to reflect on their practices in handovers and team meetings

encouraging the team to learn from adverse events or respond to data analysis from audits or benchmarking exercises and implement sustainable initiatives which improve clinical outcomes

Patient Experience

Band 6 nurses contribute to the people using our services feeling respected and empowered to make decisions about their health and wellbeing by:

Working in partnership with patients and their families and carers

Gaining consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making

Signposting patients and carers to the courses provided by the Recovery and Wellbeing College or services provided by the local authority or voluntary sector

Reassuring people by being professional, responsive, knowledgeable and confident

Demonstrating clinical leadership and challenging any poor behaviour to patients, families or other staff members and creating a positive, inclusive culture in which everyone is treated with kindness and respect and the trusts values are embedded in all practice

Responding to complaints or concerns effectively and quickly in line with the Trust policy

Supporting yourself and others

All services and teams in the Trust should be able to demonstrate that they are meeting the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards of care. Band 6 nurses are expected to be Clinical Leaders and play an active role in ensuring that the team understands the CQC standards and what individual team members do to help achieve those standards by:

Taking a lead role in gathering and recording evidence which demonstrates that CQC and locally agreed standards are being met: assessing the performance of the whole team by using audit and benchmarking exercises and often contribute to the implementation of quality improvement initiatives

Contributing to the performance management of teams and creating a positive culture in which the team can learn from mistakes and is enthusiastic to improve

Deputising for the Inpatient manager /Matron and ensuring that there is no fall in performance in their absence. This may include managing the team and coordinating shifts.

Engaged staff are more productive and Band 6 nurses play a role in engaging in other staff members in the Trust and the work we do by:

Providing supervision and annual appraisals to individuals and giving constructive, regular feedback which helps those individuals reflect on their work, understand their objectives and the CQC standards and monitor their progress towards achieving them

Participating constructively in their own supervision and annual appraisal processes

Using continuing professional development funds to develop a relevant clinical specialism, gain sign-off mentorship skills or undertake accredited leadership or management modules.

Service Specific Responsibilities

The service specific responsibilities attached to this Band 6 nurse post are explained in the Service Specific Section attached to this Job Description and the attached Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities Band 6 nurses work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services. Band 6 nurses are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services we provide by: Support the running of the ECT service based on safe, good practice. Role involves front of house clerking in patients, supporting patient in recovery post treatment, covering for Lead nurse in assisting administration of treatment in absence. Coordinate ECT clinics for inpatients and outpatients across Facilitate students learning experience for ECT which will include Nursing and Medical students and students from other health related professions. Through Observation of ECT and Teaching Sessions about ECT Organize training of qualified staff in running the ECT clinic to cover Absence of the postholder Responsible for collating statistics on use of ECT at Northwick Park which is required by the Trust Administer rTMS using pre-defined protocols Be actively involved in promoting the activities of the neuromodulation service To be prepared to expand skillset in new neuromodulation therapies as the service expands. To represent CNWL and regional and national neuromodulation forums as the opportunity arise. Actively involvement in Clinical Audit and Research work undertaken within the Trust To be aware of and comply with all aspects of the NMC code of Professional Conduct. Completing stock takes of equipment and medication on a weekly basis to ensure the running and safety of the clinic. Values Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all Band 6 nurses to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with service users, their friends family and carers and also other staff members. As a Band 6 nurse we expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better. We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome peoples differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic. We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs. We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for ourwork. As a band 6 nurse we expect you to role model these values and contribute to ensuring that they are embedded in the practice of the team. Key Responsibilities Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience. Patient Safety Band 6 nurses contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by: Using their clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the people using our services as safe as possible Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services Being open and transparent about their own practice Supervising the work of others Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements. The NMC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of nurses and all nurses, including Band 6 nurses, are expected to register with the NMC each year and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct. Clinical Outcomes Band 6 nurses often work with people who have complex needs and contribute to the effectiveness of services by: Being confident, autonomous practitioners who take responsibility for the care they give to patients but also take responsibility for overseeing the work of others in the team including less experienced nurses and staff without a professional qualification Providing skilled, evidence based nursing care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures Working with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process including assessing risks and needs Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective care Working as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the care they give to patients but also work as team members Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by: communicating well with all members of the team understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectives reflecting on their own practice regularly and encouraging the whole team to reflect on their practices in handovers and team meetings encouraging the team to learn from adverse events or respond to data analysis from audits or benchmarking exercises and implement sustainable initiatives which improve clinical outcomes Patient Experience Band 6 nurses contribute to the people using our services feeling respected and empowered to make decisions about their health and wellbeing by: Working in partnership with patients and their families and carers Gaining consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making Signposting patients and carers to the courses provided by the Recovery and Wellbeing College or services provided by the local authority or voluntary sector Reassuring people by being professional, responsive, knowledgeable and confident Demonstrating clinical leadership and challenging any poor behaviour to patients, families or other staff members and creating a positive, inclusive culture in which everyone is treated with kindness and respect and the trusts values are embedded in all practice Responding to complaints or concerns effectively and quickly in line with the Trust policy Supporting yourself and others All services and teams in the Trust should be able to demonstrate that they are meeting the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards of care. Band 6 nurses are expected to be Clinical Leaders and play an active role in ensuring that the team understands the CQC standards and what individual team members do to help achieve those standards by: Taking a lead role in gathering and recording evidence which demonstrates that CQC and locally agreed standards are being met: assessing the performance of the whole team by using audit and benchmarking exercises and often contribute to the implementation of quality improvement initiatives Contributing to the performance management of teams and creating a positive culture in which the team can learn from mistakes and is enthusiastic to improve Deputising for the Inpatient manager /Matron and ensuring that there is no fall in performance in their absence. This may include managing the team and coordinating shifts. Engaged staff are more productive and Band 6 nurses play a role in engaging in other staff members in the Trust and the work we do by: Providing supervision and annual appraisals to individuals and giving constructive, regular feedback which helps those individuals reflect on their work, understand their objectives and the CQC standards and monitor their progress towards achieving them Participating constructively in their own supervision and annual appraisal processes Using continuing professional development funds to develop a relevant clinical specialism, gain sign-off mentorship skills or undertake accredited leadership or management modules. Service Specific Responsibilities The service specific responsibilities attached to this Band 6 nurse post are explained in the Service Specific Section attached to this Job Description and the attached Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Mental Health
• Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines
• Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Practice assessor/ supervisor training completed, completion of preceptorship.
• Completion of medication competency assessment
• Intermediate Life support Training

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working as a Band 5 nurse in Older / Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services

Desirable

• ECT experience
• RTMS experience

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Mental Health Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development Desirable Practice assessor/ supervisor training completed, completion of preceptorship. Completion of medication competency assessment Intermediate Life support Training Previous Experience Essential Extensive experience working as a Band 5 nurse in Older / Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services Desirable ECT experience RTMS experience

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ECT/Neuromodulation Clinic, Harrow

Watford Rd

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ECT/Neuromodulation Clinic, Harrow

Watford Rd

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Grey Road Surgery is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are a well-established practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We pride ourselves on having a strong, collaborative team who work together to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.

We are looking for a GP who is approachable, conscientious and keen to contribute positively to the practice. You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, with good support from our clinical and administrative colleagues.

We value our staff and recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to become an integral part of our practice team.

If you are looking for a friendly practice where your contribution is valued and where you can make a real difference to our patients, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The position is for 5/6 sessions per week, the successful candidate will work as part of the practice clinical team to provide high-quality, safe and effective general medical services to our registered patient population.Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive general medical services to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Conducting face-to-face and telephone consultations, as appropriate, and managing patients in accordance with current clinical guidance and best practice.
• Managing patients with long-term conditions and supporting preventative healthcare and health promotion and prescribing safely and appropriately
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records in accordance with professional and practice requirements.
• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, paramedics and administrative colleagues.
• Participating in clinical governance, significant event reviews, audit and quality improvement activity.
• Supporting the practice in meeting CQC, NHS and other statutory and contractual requirements.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of practice systems and services.
• Working within the policies, procedures and values of Grey Road Surgery, promoting a culture of respect, teamwork and patient-centred care.

About us

Grey Road Surgery is a well-established GP practice based within Breeze Hill Neighbourhood Health Centre in North Liverpool. We provide comprehensive General Medical Services to our local patient population and are part of the North Liverpool Primary Care Network.

We are a medium-sized, friendly and forward-thinking practice with a multidisciplinary clinical team. Our medical team currently includes three GP Partners, four Salaried GPs and three Specialist Clinical Practitioners, supported by our large nursing team, pharmacy and administrative teams.

As a training practice, we are committed to supporting the development of the next generation of GPs and healthcare professionals. We value teamwork, professional development and a collaborative approach to patient care.

Our wider clinical team includes practice nursing, nurse associate, prescribing and pharmacy expertise, enabling us to provide a broad range of services and support patients with both acute and long-term conditions.

We are committed to accessible, patient-centred care and use a range of consultation methods, including face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.

Grey Road Surgery is an excellent place to work for a GP who wants to be part of a supportive, established and multidisciplinary team, while having the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of primary care services for our local community

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2618-26-0001

Job locations

Breeze Hill Neighbourhood HC

3 Rice Lane

Liverpool

L9 1AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a.The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b.The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c.Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d.Effective management of long-term conditions

e.Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f.On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

g.Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h.Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

i.Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j.Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k.Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

l.Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m.Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

n.Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o.Prepare and complete the revalidation process

p.Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

q.Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

r.Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

s.Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

t.Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

a.Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

b.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

Job description Job responsibilities To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:a.The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled populationb.The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contractc.Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidanced.Effective management of long-term conditionse.Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasksf.On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor rolesg.Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidanceh.Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workloadi.Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit processj.Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practicek.Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOFl.Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as requiredm.Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and trainingn.Ensure compliance with the appraisal processo.Prepare and complete the revalidation processp.Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice teamq.Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplinesr.Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditures.Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policiest.Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvementSecondary responsibilitiesIn addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:a.Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit leadb.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient carec.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• General understanding of the GMS contract
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills
• Effective time management (planning and organising)

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Full GMC registration National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives General understanding of the GMS contract Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Desirable Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Grey Road Surgery

Address

Breeze Hill Neighbourhood HC

3 Rice Lane

Liverpool

L9 1AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thegreyroadsurgery.nhs.uk/# (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Grey Road Surgery

Address

Breeze Hill Neighbourhood HC

3 Rice Lane

Liverpool

L9 1AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thegreyroadsurgery.nhs.uk/# (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Health Partners At Violet Melchett are looking for a practice nurse for our busy 11,000 patient GP practice. Alongside traditional GP services we offer a range of community services and activities so your job will be busy and varied. You will be based at our premises just off the Kings Road, Chelsea SW3

Main duties of the job

Core nursing services to provide all services

Health promotion activities, such as smoking cessation, weight management, dietary and exercise advice Sexual health and contraception Cervical cytology Childhood immunisations Travel health Blood taking Ear syringing Assess and care for patients presenting with wounds Removal of all types of skin closure materials See patients for urgent and opportunistic nursing care New patient checks NHS health checks (vascular risk) Demonstrate and teach patients, as appropriate, principles of care and procedures, working towards their independence and self-care Ambulatory BP

Administer drugs and vaccines by any route, according to NMC, practice and, where appropriate the NHS England guidelines

Extended role of nurses to offer a range of services from this list

Long Term Conditions management Including annual reviews:

Cardio-renal Metabolic, asthma and COPD, hypertension and heart disease

Minor ailments and ECGs

About us

Health Partners at Violet Melchett is a GP Practice which is based in the Violet Melchett Health and Wellbeing Hub in Chelsea and to a satellite site in Earls Court Health and Wellbeing Hub. We are at the centre of a new and exciting integrated health and wellbeing model to serve the needs of the local community covering the Brompton PCN area in the south of Kensington and Chelsea.

Along with our GP clinical services, we operate alongside a range of integrated services including community nursing and mental health services, extended Access, social prescribing link workers, navigators, and volunteers. The services are delivered in partnership with many different providers of healthcare, including the local NHS community health trust, the NHS mental health trust, General Practice, local authority services, and services and activities provided by the third sector and local communities. In addition, the Violet Melchett Health and Wellbeing Hub offers flexible space for local people, community groups and the voluntary sector.

Job summary

Ward d is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for a 12 Month Secondment/Fixed Term. This opportunity is perfect for a Staff Nurse who is looking for career progression and ready to take on the role of a Band 6.

The successful candidate will be flexible, a good team worker and be proactive at driving standards of care forward.

You will also be required to deputise in the absence of the senior sister/ ward manager and be responsible for the support of junior nurses.

Main duties of the job

Provides clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff, may ensure effective running of ward/department in the absence of Department Ward Manager.

To provide advice and support for colleagues to plan, monitor, implement and evaluate skilled and appropriate care for patients and ensure the provision of evidence-based practice.

To work within the NMC Code and professional nursing guidance.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

The Post Holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole Practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence based practice for patients presenting with long term conditions and the provision of preventative health care to the practice. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures.

Main duties of the job

It's all about you

You will have excellent clinical and communication skills and will be keen to put the patient at the centre of your work. You will enjoy team working, learning new skills and building your career in a way that suits you.

On joining the practice you will be offered a full induction and allocated a mentor to support your transition into your new role. We welcome applications from trainee practice nurses, including those with no previous experience in primary care and from more experienced colleagues looking to progress their career. We can host New to Practice Fellowships for General Practice Nurses in collaboration with Nottinghamshire Alliance Training Hub (NATH) and can support applicants in applying for training alongside this fellowship on the De Monfort University fundamentals course. We are a skilled worker visa sponsor (previously known as Tier 2 sponsor).

Career development is encouraged and supported for all staff at Hucknall Road Medical Centre. Our nursing colleagues all have areas of interest and expertise and we are keen to support your personal and professional development.

About us

A bit about us

Have you heard the phrase you can't pour from an empty cup? We strongly believe that in order to provide the care we aspire to deliver for our patients we need to take care of ourselves and our staff. We aim to foster a strong team ethos of mutual support through initiatives such as regular social events and a management open door policy. This has led to the development of a close, cohesive and nurturing team. In a more literal sense, there is rarely an empty cup at Hucknall Road as problems are often best solved by sharing these over a cup of tea!

GMS practice with list size of appx 13,500 patients

Team consists of 14 GPs (6 partners and 8 salaried), 3 nurses including our nurse lead, 2 HCAs and GP assistants, working alongside a growing PCN workforce which currently includes pharmacists, social prescribers, physician associates and first contact physiotherapists.

Large training and teaching practice with registrars, F2s and medical students

A comprehensive management structure

High QOF achievements

Wide range of DES/LES

Paper light practice (SystmOne clinical software)

Job summary

This post is for a full time Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Speech and Language Therapist who is keen to join our dynamic and friendly team providing Speech & Language Therapy services to children & young people in Gloucestershire.

The post offers an opportunity to work with early years and school aged children with a range of speech, language and communication needs. We work creatively with parents, settings and other professionals to provide appropriate intervention packages using a care aims framework.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing, treating, managing and prioritising a designated caseload of children with speech, language and communication needs in community clinics and mainstream schools. They will also be supporting universal and targeted provision pathways.

They will provide advice to parents and other professionals in order to support the needs of children with speech, language and communication difficulties in line with the Care Aims approach including agreeing outcomes with key adults supporting the children on the caseload.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5, the post holder will work under the close supervision of a clinical supervisor as well as be supported by their designated line manager:

• To independently assess, diagnose, plan and deliver an appropriate therapeutic service to children who have any type of speech and language / communication difficulty, working with the care aims framework.
• To analyse complex cases in order to inform decision making for case management, working within the care aims framework to design appropriate evidence based intervention to meet the needs of children aged 0 -19 referred to the SLT service.

• To provide advice, information, demonstration and training where necessary concerning specific strategies of intervention for the management of the child's communication difficulties.
• To provide timely reports to parents / carers and other professionals to ensure that the child's needs are appropriately identified.

• To contribute to Individual Education Plans, write EHC Plans to SEND Casework Officers in line with the SEND graduated pathway.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post***

This role will be employed through Oxleas on behalf of the Bexley system to support neighbourhood delivery. The role will lead on the implementation of the priorities as set out in the Bexley Wellbeing Partnership Neighbourhood Plan and support the development of the three Local Care Networks with their delivery plan - with a particular focus on improving outcomes and reducing health inequalities.

This role will be a key member of the Neighbourhood Transformation Team, which will support delivering transformational change for the Bexley Wellbeing Partnership - working with the three Local Care Networks and the four Primary Care Networks. This will ensure that the partnership better joins up health and care support, improve people's health and wellbeing and close the inequalities gap.

The post holder will play a key role in building collaborative relationships between Local Care and Primary Care Networks and Bexley Care and wider stakeholders within the health and care system and local communities.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be a part of the Neighbourhood Transformation Team, led by the Head of Neighbourhood System Transformation working the Local Care Networks and will contribute towards the effective delivery of the partnership's objectives and the Neighbourhood Plan.
• Enable the development of integrated approaches across health, care, and wider partners by facilitating and promoting innovation and transformation to improve outcomes with Local Care and Primary Care Networks.
• Working with key stakeholders, VCSE, Social Housing, Public Health, Clinical Leads (Clinical Directors), community and mental health providers.
• Provide the day-to-day project and programme management support to the LCN and associated programmes.
• Be the lead for the Health Inequalities working with Clinical Leads for Health Inequalities with Public Health in identifying and developing business cases to address reducing health inequalities.
• Build and strengthen working relationships with key stakeholders, spanning beyond the core partner, that make up the Bexley Wellbeing Partnership and into our local communities.
• Ensuring appropriate involvement and engagement with service users, local communities, carers and their families and frontline staff in the development and delivery of service redesign - working with partnership engagement team.
• Role modelling the collaborative leadership behaviours and the principles as set out in the Bexley Wellbeing Partnership Memorandum of Understanding.

About us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Job summary

SALARIED GP for 4 Sessions per week

Parkside Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled General Practitioner to join our friendly and well established GMS Practice.

The successful applicant will be a committed and motivated GP to complement our forward-moving, busy, Central Manchester practice working alongside 2 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, GP Assistant, Managing Partner, Practice Manger, Practice Nurse, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, HCA, Phlebotomist and full complement of support staff to meet the needs of our growing list of over 7000 patients.

With a Good CQC-rating, Parkside is a high QOF achieving practice which values team working and staff development. Applicant would be well supported in taking an active role in delivering patient-centred care of the highest standards.

The practice utilises EMIS WEB, DOCMAN10, EPS, ICE & AccuRx messaging.

Pay & Benefits: Subject to experience & in line with BMA standard terms.

Working Pattern:

4 sessions - Wednesday Full day (AM and PM sessions) and Tuesday & Friday (PM only)

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 on https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

For further information about the practice please visit our website www.parksidemedical.org.uk.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

As a senior member of the team they will be expected to set an example to others, assist in education and training GP registrars, medical students and to play a full role in target achievement and service development.

About us

The successful applicant will be a committed and motivated GP to complement our forward-moving, busy, Central Manchester practice working alongside 2 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, GP Assistant, Managing Partner, Practice Manger, Practice Nurse, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Healthcare Assistant and full complement of support staff to meet the needs of our growing patient list of over 7000 patients.

With a Good CQC-rating, Parkside is a high QOF achieving practice which values team working and staff development and applicant would be well supported in taking an active role in delivering patient-centred care of the highest standards.

The practice utilises EMIS WEB, DOCMAN10, EPS, ICE & AccuRx messaging.

Pay & Benefits: Subject to experience & in line with BMA standard terms.

For further information please visit our website www.parksidemedical.org.uk.

Job summary

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP AS WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THIS.

This advert may close early if there are a large number of applications.

The basis of the role will be to develop and maintain a therapeutic environment which supports the patient in making positive changes. As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will support and uphold a structured programme of treatment. The post holder will be expected to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of best practice care and treatment for young people and adults who require inpatient treatment for an eating disorder. As a Support Worker at Riverdale, you will be expected to carry out the outlined duties whilst always respecting the individuals you work with and behaving in a professional manner.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team within either the Adolescent or Adult Wards. They will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care to patients and their families. The post holder will demonstrate empathic understanding, compassion and positive regard in maintaining the ethos of the ward and values of the hospital.

The service provides 24 hour care and applicants must be able to work flexible shift patterns across the year inclusive of weekends and Bank Holidays.

About us

Riverdale is a specialist eating disorder hospital for the treatment of young people aged 12 to 18 years and for adults over 18 years. The hospital provides high quality care, led by experienced consultant Psychiatrists and delivered by a team with clinical expertise with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship within a welcoming and supportive environment.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITES ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

Job summary

The Lead Pharmacist for CAMHS and Perinatal will work with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist - Mental Health Services to deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service across inpatient and community child and adolescent, and perinatal mental health services. The role includes providing expert clinical pharmacy input, undertaking independent prescribing within an agreed scope of practice, contributing to medicines optimisation strategy, and supporting training for pharmacists, trainees, and wider multidisciplinary teams.

The post holder will develop and maintain a safe, effective, and cost-efficient pharmacy service, support education for undergraduates and junior staff, and contribute to clinical governance, audit, research, and service development. The role is primarily based at Hopewood Hospital site, with some additional clinical support provided to adult mental health services at Highbury Hospital, or Sherwood Oaks hospital. There will also be some work in community teams across Nottinghamshire.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead clinical pharmacy services for child and adolescent, and perinatal mental health inpatient and community teams, providing medicines reconciliation, medication reviews and person-centred treatment plans. As an independent prescriber, they will optimise therapeutic outcomes, support safe prescribing and deliver clear, evidence-based medicines advice. They will also contribute to audits, research and service improvement, supporting the development of clinical guidelines and medicines optimisation strategies across the Trust.

Education and workforce development are core parts of the role. The post holder will train pharmacists, technicians, trainees and wider clinical teams, mentor postgraduate learners, support undergraduate teaching and contribute to competency assessments. They will line-manage a small clinical pharmacy team and work collaboratively within MDTs, case reviews and clinical forums to ensure pharmacy expertise informs care.

Operational duties include supporting dispensary services, validating prescriptions, maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with governance, legal and professional standards. The role requires participation in weekend, late-duty and on-call rotas and may involve deputising for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist - Mental Health Services. All duties must reflect Trust values and meet safeguarding, infection control, equality and data quality requirements.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.