Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced Physician Associate (PA) to join our dynamic Trauma & Orthopaedic service. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician with experience in assessment and the management of trauma patients, including participation in a Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) pathway.

Working alongside Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons, Specialty Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nursing staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across acute trauma and elective orthopaedic services.

Working Pattern: To Be Confirmed

Interview Date: Friday 9th October 2026

For further information please contact: Medical Lead Consultant Nik Jagodzinski [email protected] or the Trauma & Orthopaedic Operations Manager Jessica Roberts [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver the established cancer prehabilitation and rehabilitation programme across agreed tumour pathways, working within the East Midlands Gold Standards Framework, the Macmillan Investment Application and local clinical guidance.

Support the implementation of the phased cancer prehabilitation approach, applying learning from pilot projects and regional programmes to day-to-day clinical delivery.

Contribute clinical expertise and patient-level feedback to the cancer prehabilitation and rehabilitation steering group and relevant multidisciplinary forums.

To autonomously manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in primary and secondary care settings to include home visits and community facilities

Screen patients prior to cancer treatment for physical fitness, functional ability, nutritional status, and emotional wellbeing.

Undertake a Holistic Needs Assessments (HNA), working collaboratively with their relevant Key Worker to address both patient and carer needs.

Use a patient centred approach to understand the individual, what matters to them and what they want to achieve.

Generate a treatment plan to meet the patients individual needs. Stratifying into universal, targeted and specialist for each domain of intervention in line with the East Midlands Gold Standards Framework

Provide targeted and specialist physiotherapy interventions for patients with complex physical and functional needs, within agreed competencies and clinical pathways. Seek advice from or refer to the Band 7 physiotherapist, medical team or other specialist services where needs exceed the post holders competence or where clinical risk is identified.

Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, including relevant observations and clinical measures such as oxygen saturation, heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory status, exercise tolerance, mobility, balance, muscle strength, range of movement, fatigue and falls risk. Recognise red flags, contraindications and signs of acute deterioration, modify or stop intervention when required, and escalate promptly through the appropriate clinical pathway.

Demonstrate effective communication skills when imparting complex information to patients/carers, other health care professionals and agencies

Identify possible locations for therapy assessment and interventions including equipment required to support functioning

Assess functional ability to ensure patients are participating in meaningful occupation, enhancing quality of life.

Empower patients to take control of their care in preparation for cancer treatment.

Provide opportunities for patients to improve their physical functioning and psychological wellbeing, improving resilience to the effects of cancer treatments.

Provide opportunities for patients to reflect on healthy lifestyles.

Develop personalised prehabilitation care plans in collaboration with patients. A treatment plan may include one to one intervention with a specialist therapist, groups, setting programmes/ tasks for patients to complete independently, signposting for advice or other speciality services.

Use an agreed screening tool to identify patients who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition, provide information within agreed competencies and refer to dietetic or medical services in accordance with local pathways.

Use self-report measures of physical fitness and function as set out in the GSF including other brief tests such as sit to stand and sit to reach tests for basic functioning.

Apply specialist physiotherapy knowledge and clinical expertise, underpinned by relevant theory, evidence-based practice and continuing professional development, to assess and manage cancer-related physical and functional problems.

Within the agreed clinical area, take professional responsibility and accountability for physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans that maximise mobility, physical function, independence, health and wellbeing through individual and group interventions.

Work with the Macmillan Information Centre to provide a comprehensive range of material for the dedicated You-Tube channel and signpost patients to these.

Provide regular monitoring of patients before, during and after treatment and act as an ongoing point of contact in relation to prehabilitation/rehabilitation.

Identifying and referring to the relevant clinician/specialist nurse any acute medical or psychological concerns that will impact a patients treatment

Discharge patients at the end of treatment, contributing to the end of treatment summary for those who required targeted or specialist interventions.

Refer patients to other services/agencies to meet their holistic needs.

Provide rehabilitation following cancer treatment for patients with specialist needs.

Act as a physiotherapy resource to other healthcare professionals within the post holders knowledge and competence, seeking senior advice where required.

Provide compassionate communication and Level 1 psychological support within agreed competence, recognise distress or concerns requiring further assessment, and refer or escalate to the appropriate registered professional or specialist service.

Support the development, implementation and evaluation of health and wellbeing events within and outside the hospital environment.

Link with the Macmillan Allied Health Professions Advisor and other colleagues providing prehab to develop a community of practice.

Integrate prehab into the established tumour site clinical pathways.

Promote the prehab/rehab program through different media and involvement in key stakeholder groups.

Attend regional and national forums related to cancer prehab to ensure the delivery of high-quality evidence-based practice.

Work with the Macmillan Information Centre, other agencies and voluntary services to deliver activities that enhance physical and emotional wellbeing.

Refer to community therapy teams for ongoing support at home

To liaise and work closely with relevant multidisciplinary teams, ensuring continuity of care and a seamless service for patients

Promote the prehab/rehab program, maintaining effective communication across the organisation

Document clinical interventions and outcomes on the Somerset Cancer Database

Act as a member of the regional cancer prehab/rehab group

Identify opportunities for service improvement, contribute to agreed changes within own area of practice and evaluate their effect on patient experience.

Contribute to the review and development of protocols, clinical guidance and standard operating procedures for the programme, implementing agreed changes within own area of practice.

Use agreed methods to capture patient experience and contribute to action plans that improve patient care.

Work in accordance with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Physiotherapists.

To participate in the formal review process and plan future personal development and competencies to be achieved, actively engaging with the learning and development opportunities offered by Macmillan

Make sure that people affected by cancer are aware that they are interacting with a Macmillan professional and know the full range of resources and services available through Macmillan

Actively engage with Macmillan Cancer Support to contribute expertise and experience and support the Macmillan priorities

As an autonomous practitioner, will demonstrate self-management skills and independence in thought and action and take personal responsibility for professional performance e.g., regular lone working and with clients in the community

Be responsible for maintaining and developing evidence-based practice

To maintain clinical records in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards

Provide day-to-day clinical support, teaching and supervision to students, therapy support workers and less experienced staff as delegated, and contribute to their induction and development.

Comply with clinical governance requirements, contribute to audit, incident reviews, complaints responses, service evaluation and KPI data collection, and promptly escalate risks or concerns to the Band 7 clinical lead or service manager

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) /Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
• Documented evidence of continuous professional development
• Relevant postgraduate study or evidence of learning at postgraduate level in cancer rehabilitation, exercise prescription, oncology, respiratory care or a related clinical field.

Desirable

• Advanced Communication Skills or equivalent level of education training and experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration physiotherapy experience, including experience of independently managing a varied or complex caseload and working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of assessing and treating patients with cancer or other complex long-term, surgical or rehabilitation needs; direct oncology or cancer rehabilitation experience is desirable.
• Proficient in managing patients with complex rehabilitation needs
• Knowledge of the effects of cancer and its treatments on physical function, fatigue, exercise tolerance, respiratory status, mobility and rehabilitation, with an understanding of relevant precautions, contraindications, red flags and escalation pathways.
• Research and audit
• Experience of contributing to clinical audit, quality improvement or service development within an agreed area of practice.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering education/prehab/rehab programmes

Skills

Essential

• Clinical reasoning skills in the management of patients with complex needs
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to collect, interpret and use clinical outcome, audit and patient-experience data to evaluate own practice and contribute to service improvement.
• Effective IT skills
• Problem solving skills
• Physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills relevant to cancer prehabilitation and rehabilitation, including functional assessment, mobility and gait, balance, muscle strength, range of movement, exercise prescription and progression, fatigue management, falls prevention and appropriate rehabilitation or compensatory approaches.

Key Competencies / Personal Attributes and Qualities

Essential

• Motivated, flexible and reliable
• Empathetic

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident and experienced Female Healthcare Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You will be working 44 hours per week, shifts include working days, nights and alternate weekends.

*Due to the occupational needs, and the demands of the service we are only able to accept female applicants for this role*

Tupwood Gate Nursing Home, which is rated Good by the CQC and has been awarded Platinum Accreditation in the Gold Standards Framework for 4 years in a row, is located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey. The care and warmth at Tupwood Gate is clear to see the moment you arrive.

Tupwood Gate Nursing Home provides outcome focused care for adults who may be physically frail, a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimers disease.

Tupwood Gate provide short stay or longer term care, offering award winning end of life care.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all t he people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• Experienced in a residential/nursing home setting
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Why Cygnet?

We'll offer you

• £14.50 per hour increasing to £14.80 per hour at 3 months and £15.05 per hour at 18 months
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & support
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the apply now link below.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Caterham

CR3 6YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Evidence of the ability to plan and prioritise work to meet own and department deadlines.
• Ability to undertake duties without supervision.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service, team player with leadership qualities.
• Willingness to actively contribute to continuous service development.

Desirable

• Knowledge of facilities practices and processes.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of auditing (preferably in a health care environment).
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy working environment.
• Experience of change management in the workplace within own responsibility area.
• Ability to problem solve and work autonomously.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, influence and motivate effectively.
• Determination and resilience in meeting objectives and deadlines.

Desirable

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Numerate and Literate equivalent to GCSE level.
• An ability to undertake future training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role:

We are recruiting Bank Catering Assistants to support our retail catering services and, where required, patient meal services across the Trust. Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you will help ensure food and beverages are prepared, presented and served safely and efficiently throughout the day.

• Serving food, snacks and drinks to patients, visitors and staff.
• Preparing and replenishing food counters and display areas.
• Preparing hot and cold beverages.
• Operating tills and handling cash transactions.
• Assisting with food preparation, baking and regeneration of meals.
• Receiving deliveries, restocking supplies and rotating stock.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene.
• Providing excellent customer service and responding to customer enquiries.

• Flexible, ad-hoc shifts to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to work across a variety of catering locations at Wonford.
• Full training and support provided.
• Gain valuable experience within an NHS environment.
• Work as part of friendly and supportive teams.
• Play an important role in supporting patients, visitors and staff.

• Reliable, punctual and flexible individuals.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and adapt to changing demands.
• Previous catering, hospitality, retail or food service experience would be beneficial.

Working Pattern: Varied shifts available, including weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

Interview Date: To be confirmed, normally a Thursday

For further information please contact: Rosina Northcott [email protected]

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Certification

Essential

• Current valid GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCT) or equivalent in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric medicine, Neurology or Stroke medicine (or entry expected within six months of interview date)

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support certificate
• Higher research qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in stroke medicine, including acute, TIA, rehabilitation and prevention
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Expertise in stroke thrombolysis

Desirable

• Experience of telemedicine
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies

Management

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives

Desirable

• Management training or qualification
• Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
• Evidence of developing a high quality, high performance service

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Teaching & Training

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training for doctors and other disciplines

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Research

Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

• Evidence of original research

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, other staff and agencies

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info.

1CLINICAL

1.1 To provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate, evidence based assessments for service users within the team to establish and meet their occupational needs.

1.2 To select and use validated standardised assessment tools and routinely and in practice, exhibiting clinical reasoning skills; to include the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments.

1.3 To apply clinical knowledge and expertise to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in a groups which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches and in line with the Trusts research and development strategy.

1.4 To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work.

1.5 To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and orientated towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing social values.

1.6 To monitor and evaluate effectiveness of occupational therapy therapeutic interventions against clear aims and objectives and outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals.

1.7 To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of cognitive impairment and mental illness in order to provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.

1.8 To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and orientated towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing social roles and values.

1.9 To lead on the promotion of assistive technologies and telecare within the Brent Memory Service.

1.10 To determine the impact of mental and physical health conditions on service users functional ability and undertake assessment/ make recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment /aids and adaptations.

1.11 To follow local protocol and obtain recommended equipment and/or liaise with local providers of equipment to ensure provision as appropriate.

1.12 To provide comprehensive generic and OT specific assessments for clients living in the community using appropriate, evidence based, assessment tools as part of the BMS.

1.13 To be aware of medication issues in line with the CNWL OT medication management guidelines.

1.14 To proactively undertake and ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied. To ensure maximum risk tolerance facilitates the individuals recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines.

1.15 To communicate with, and where appropriate joint work with, the multidisciplinary team, informal carers and people from external agencies involved in the care and support of clients on their caseload.

1.16 For practitioners to be aware of and sensitive to the safeguarding needs of children and vulnerable adults in their work, and knowledgeable both about potential indicators of abuse or neglect and about what to do if they had concerns about a childs or adults welfare.

1.17 To identify carers needs in line with CNWL policy and national requirements

1.18 To provide OT consultation to other professionals within the team

1.19 To complete the HONOS screening clustering tool and implement subsequent OT identified care package.

1.20 To be responsible for the effective use of physical resources and supplies.

1.21 To assist with routine administration and liaise with the Memory Service manager in ordering equipment and materials.

1.22 To contribute, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to the operational design and delivery of team objectives.

1.23 To participate in the implementation of annual OT Research and Development Objectives.

1.24 To adhere to policies and guidance required by CNWL directorate and occupational therapy department and professional lead

2 Communication

2.1 To demonstrate excellent communication skills and form positive therapeutic relationships using warmth and empathy and enable service user empowerment.

2.2 To ensure that up to date accurate, informative records of clinical assessments and interventions (paper/electronic records) are written and maintained in the service users notes.

2.3 To provide timely comprehensive occupational therapy reports on service users assessments and treatments.

2.4 To ensure all written OT notes, assessments and reports comply with the CNWL Trustwide and occupational therapy service standards and policies- including e-MOHO recording.

2.5 To establish and maintain effective communication networks with service users, carers and other professional and agencies in order to ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach to client care.

2.6 To provide and receive highly complex/sensitive, condition related or distressing/unwelcome information to service users and carers demonstrating empathy and reassurance.

2.7 To demonstrate skills and resourcefulness in communication when barriers to understanding are present, including utilising interpreters.

2.8 To support the Memory Service manager and local Head Occupational Therapist in agreed team management and professional matters.

2.9 To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of junior staff, support staff and students as appropriate within the BMS.

2.10 To work with local services to ensure that local and national targets are met, ensuring Occupational Therapy input into service developments.

2.11 To develop and maintain knowledge of statutory and voluntary organisations relevant to the needs of the patients and to establish and maintain contact with those agencies having particular relevance to the teams work.

2.12 To promote the role of OT within the team, representing an OT clinical perspective in all clinical meetings.

2.13 To contribute to ongoing service reviews and audits in order to develop a service that is patient centred, evidence based and needs led.

3 LEADERSHIP, SUPERVISION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

3.1 To apply skills and knowledge to demonstrate professional competence and fitness to practice as an occupational therapist. This is a requirement of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).

3.2 To maintain professional registration through the HCPC.

3.3 To keep abreast of changing clinical practice and to undertake activities of Continuous Professional Development including identifying own learning needs and recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.

3.4 To participate in local and Trust wide OT service activities that promote and contribute to the building of knowledge and evidence base for the benefit of the professional body of occupational therapy, e.g. Link forums, R&D clinical sub groups, etc.

3.5 To participate in training and education of multidisciplinary students as required

3.6 To provide regular and qualitative supervision and appraisal for junior staff, ensuring that areas of concern are brought to the attention of the Head Occupational Therapist and Memory Service manager as appropriate.

3.7 To actively participate in clinical and managerial supervision.

3.8 To participate in performance objective setting/appraisal and develop a professional development plan.

3.9 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of OT students for a minimum of 15 weeks per year (students on practice placement) or as directed by the Trusts Professional lead for Occupational Therapy.

3.10 To act as a practice placement educator for OT students, attending all relevant meetings and liaising with universities as appropriate

Person Specification

Educational and Qualifications

Essential

• State Registered Occupational Therapist. Current registration with Health and Care Professions council (HCPC)
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Evidence of relevant CPD

Desirable

• Students Supervisors Course.
• Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapy.
• Member of College of OT Older People Specialist section.
• Training and/or previous experience in Model of Human Occupation theory and assessments.

Previous experience

Essential

• Relevant pre-qualifying and/or post qualification experience of working in at least 3 different clinical settings
• Pre-qualifying and/or post qualifying experience of working with older adults those with dementia.
• Staff supervision.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural context and being aware of equality and diversity needs.
• Experience of maintain a written record of continual professional development.
• Experience of facilitating relevant assessments, individual and groupwork in line with risk management plans, procedures and policies.
• Experience in managing resources, eg, financial, stock, equipment.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering specific OT focused in service training to the MDT and junior staff.
• Experience in service user involvement projects
• Experience of supervising therapy assistants and/or facilitating practice placements for students.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliance to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs.
• Experience of undertaking specialist OT assessments and writing specialist OT reports including ADL and Neuro
• Evidence of leading and running evidence based group activities for service users with complex and diverse needs.
• Proficient standard of written communication skills. Proficient in IT skills
• Experience in the provision of physical health interventions including psychoeducation in line with NICE guidelines, assessment and provision of minor aids and adaptations, moving and handling skills.
• Ability to and experience in assessing and managing risks in relation to tasks and workplace.

Desirable

• Delivery of formal presentations and teaching to a range of disciplines.
• Auditing skills
• Ability to act as a preceptor to support the transition and development of newly qualified staff through acting as a part of preceptorship programmes.

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

Fairfields House

Roe Green

Kingsbury

NW9 0PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To become an effective member of the Medical Secretariat, developing productive working relationships with other members of the team, developing and demonstrating a sound understanding of the aims and business activities of the Trust. To ensure that all dealings are conducted in a manner that reflects the professional reputation of the Secretariat.
• To work flexibly to provide efficient, high quality secretarial, administrative and support services to the Consultant and their medical colleagues as required and to maintain office cover.
• To produce documents such as clinic letters and discharge summaries. Clinicians reports, general correspondence, minutes and presentations, etc., using audio, shorthand or copy typing skills as required. This element of the job requires sustained concentration as it involves understanding the diverse accent and use of English of the doctor and the transcription of dictations that use medical terminologies, medications, abbreviations and local practices. There will be frequent interruptions requiring urgent/immediate response.
• Process case-notes of patients discharged from clinical caseloads; follow through ongoing care plans as indicated in reports. Allocate notes to relevant clinician or ensure that any standard letters are completed as appropriate. Where standard letters have been generated, ascertain from reports whether any supplementary letter/action is required and deal with appropriately.
• To ensure that follow up appointments or referrals to other specialties are arranged where necessary.
• Ensure that discharge summaries and other time-sensitive information are dictated and typed within the designated time limits.
• To manage and prioritise own workload appropriately, frequently under pressure, without supervision.
• To react quickly to urgent situations in order to coordinate an excellent service to patients/their carers, health professionals and other professional bodies.
• Excellent communication skills are vital: good relationships need to be established and maintained with other medical/professional staff (other external doctors) involved in patient care in order to ensure that these personnel engage in taking action where there is an urgent situation requiring their input.
• Excellent telephone skills are required to communicate with patients with neuro-developmental and neuro-disability health conditions. The medical secretary is the first point of contact for these patients. Extreme patience, understanding and sensitivities required in such situations: they can be time-consuming and the patient needs to be reassured that their situation will be attended to and a response given at the earliest opportunity.
• To pass on information received from patients/carers regarding their health condition, medication, problems they are experiencing, etc. to the Consultant and to ensure that this is done in an accurate and timely manner. This role is essential in the smooth running of patients care.
• To relay advice of a clinical nature to patients, carers, GPs and members of the clinical team, acting on the instructions of the Consultant, ensuring that this is done accurately and comprehensively.
• To maintain the upkeep of the Consultant's diary, to arrange meetings on their behalf, including the handling of associated administration such as room bookings, hospitality, the preparation and circulation of agendas and related papers as required and act as a point of contact for co-ordinating and ensuring that necessary details are made available to the Consultants and Speciality Doctors.
• To participate, as required, in the arrangements for training programmes/conferences, ensuring that the relevant documentation is processed and that all necessary practical arrangements are in place for events to run smoothly.
• To provide effective support to the Consultant in the various specialist he/she is involved (e.g. academic, research, arranging conferences, service development, clinical director, SI investigations, dealing with complaints, etc.), in order to provide a smooth and professional service in line with Trust policies.
• To record new patient referrals, ensuring that the information is processed appropriately within the Trust guidelines.
• To act as minute secretary at meetings/case conferences/working groups etc. when required, and to ensure that appropriate administrative follow-up action is taken.
• Liaise with Reception Administrators for Appointments etc. regarding follow up appointments and liaise with diagnostic services in arranging or expediting urgent or routine investigations.
• To arrange investigation appointments for patients at the request of the Consultant (e.g. bloods, EEGs, ECGs, X-rays, MRI Scans etc.) and, where appropriate, ensure all results are brought to the attention of the Consultant so that appropriate action can be taken.
• To coordinate actions for patients requiring admission, including liaison with the necessary professionals.
• Work as part of the clinical support team to ensure delivery of a comprehensive and effective administration service to clinical personnel across the directorate
• Provide advice and demonstrate own activities or workplace routines to new or less experienced employees within the team.
• To maintain confidentiality within the role with clinical changes to pathways across the EPUT.
• To maintain a good understanding of clinical risk and in the absence of the Consultant, take the initiative to sign post the patient in crisis to the appropriate services such as crisis teams/helplines and alert the relevant professionals of the situation. .
• To have a good working knowledge of the electronic patient records system used in the team. To participate in the process of updating these records with relevant information such as clinical information, personal data, email, telephone and paper based communications etc. in a timely fashion.
• To provide secretarial cover to other Consultant teams as necessary for colleagues on sick/annual leave and to work flexibly as a team member to ensure smooth and efficient flow of work through the service.
• To process applications for annual leave/study leave, of the doctors within the team ensuring that all relevant team members are aware of forthcoming absences and are advised of the cover arrangements in place.
• To submit invoices for Consultants expenses for work related activities in a timely manner ensuring that payments are processed.
• To ensure that post/email/telephone enquiries are promptly sorted, recorded and actioned as appropriate, filtering them in an efficient manner in order to organise and assist with the workflow of the Team. To exercise initiative where appropriate in responding to incoming mail by drafting responses.
• To co-operate with others towards maintaining efficient filing, records and bring-forward systems, properly indexed and cross-referenced, to ensure that location of all documents and files are properly recorded and that they are readily accessible.
• To be able to access and use the NHS and the Trust information systems, e.g. to retrieve patient care related information.
• To maintain and order stocks of stationery.
• To take responsibility for the care and maintenance of the office equipment supplied to secretaries and the Consultants. To notify the IT Department of any problems with the computers and the other relevant repair services for equipment used.
• To assist with the collection and collation of data and information, including statistical information relevant to the consultants scope of work to assist them to carry out their work efficiently.
• To provide day to day support and assistance to new and temporary members of staff within the team as part of induction and good team working.
• To assist in the induction of trainee doctors new to the Consultants team on a regular rotational basis. Provide them with a package of template letters, including the admission and discharge summaries to help them formulate their correspondence. Provide them with a timetable of activities, clinics, ward rounds etc. Provide directions where appropriate and help organise transport.
• To maintain a system to ensure that the doctors, during the induction, are provided with the available personal safety alarms, Dictaphone, bleeps, and keys. An up-to-date log of these to be maintained to facilitate the retrieval and re-allocation as the doctors in the team changeover.
• To have awareness of and be compliant with performance indicators including patient choice, waiting times, Was Not Bought (WNB) etc. to meet government/star rating targets.
• To adhere to the principles and processes defined within the equal opportunities provision.
• To report any health & safety issues or fire hazards to the Manager and take immediate action to minimise any risk or hazard.
• To fully comply with the GDPR and related policies.
• To recognise the sensitivity of business undertaken and to ensure strict confidentiality.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Good general education with maths and english to GCSE standard or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 business administration and / or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Recognised medical secretary qualification/AMSPAR

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in an administrative/secretarial environment

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the NHS
• Previous experience/evidence of using clinical systems

Transferable Skills

Desirable

• Evidence of audio typing/minute taking skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lakes (base pending confirmation)

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

• To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to a specified group of patients
• To adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• To be responsible for the nursing management of a group of patients.
• To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in order to ensure that patients needs are met and that services are delivered in accordance with National Service Frameworks and agreed Clinical Care Guidelines.
• To promote the well-being of children and young people and safeguard them from actual or potential harm and report concerns under the Trust Safeguarding Children/Child Protection Procedures.
• To accurately identify those children and vulnerable adults at risk of abuse, referring to our in house safeguarding team as appropriate.
• To ensure that relevant information regarding the patients needs / condition are communicated to the MDT and that any instructions are acted upon.
• To be aware of the need to adhere to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity in the workplace, which incorporates the patients / visitors and staff perspective.
• To have due regard for each patients cultural and religious beliefs and to respect each patients privacy, dignity, gender and sexuality.
• To acknowledge personal limitations in patient care and seek advice from senior staff members.
• To be involved with nursing audits/essence of care/observations of care.
• To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per policy. To assist in the investigation of such incidences.
• To ensure contemporaneous record keeping at all times and in line with the Trust policy on documentation.
• Ensure clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times, including patient handovers.
• Participate in Trust and Care Group initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.
• To have knowledge of the Trust Major Incident Plan and your own role within it.

Education and Research

• To be aware of current research and the possible implications for the department speciality.
• To update knowledge in the light of current research and practice.
• To act as a practice supervisor for student nurses/adaptation nurses/HCAs.
• To liaise with appropriate members of teaching staff, link lecturer/lecturer practitioner.

Management

• To act as a role model at all time
• To exercise leadership where appropriate
• To take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of all staff
• To anticipate day to day staffing problems and take appropriate action in conjunction with the team leader, sister/charge nurse and head of nursing, to ensure good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.
• To ensure effective admission/discharge of patients whilst liaising with the flow coordinator/bed manager when applicable.
• To keep the charge nurse informed of significant changes in the day to day situation in the department.
• To act as a liaison within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimum, timely patient care.
• To observe a general duty of are for the health, safety and wellbeing of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Personal Specification.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree / Diploma
• Registered Paediatric Nurse on the NMC register. Holds appropriate level for the area of specialty.
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional developmenT

Desirable

• Practice Assessor trained /Teaching/ assessment course
• Post qualification in relevant specialty
• Leadership or management training
• PILS/APLS/EPLS/ATLS
• Experience working in Paediatric A&E

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Central Venous Access Device competencies or willingness to achieve competencies
• Able to make effective decisions autonomously and in partnership with children, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence of working cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Experience

Essential

• At least 6 months post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Proven clinical experience in relevant paediatric area
• Experience working with acutely ill patients
• Evidence of teaching and assessing others
• Ability to utilise pre registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings

Desirable

• General management skills
• Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in specialty
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Flexible / adaptable
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Ability to cope with highly pressurised environment within area of speciality
• Ability to accept criticism constructively/aware of limitations

Other

Essential

• Ability to work full shift pattern including rotation, nights, twilight shifts, weekends & bank holidays as relevant to area
• Health clearance from Health and Work Centre for relevant position

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Sterling Way,

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

• NMC : First level registration

Desirable

• Degree or diploma
• Post-registration qualification in specialty
• Recognised specialty related course
• Previous acute medicine/ICU/HDU experience
• Previous specialty experience

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of specialty

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative taking charge, delegating as appropriate.
• Experience of working on own and as part of a team. Ability to supervise and support junior staff
• Ability prioritise and manage workload.
• Effective care planning understands the principles of Clinical Governance.

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

72 Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

This exciting apprenticeship opportunity will allow you to start a career in a highly rewarding allied health profession which combines a high standard of patient care with advanced technical skills. You will undertake on the job training alongside BSc study with the University of the West of England (UWE) over a 36-month period. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will work under the direct supervision of registered practitioners to participate in the delivery of a safe and high-quality radiotherapy service. The training will be academically challenging but you will be fully supported throughout to develop the required skills and knowledge.

Successful completion of the training will allow you to register as a qualified therapeutic radiographer with the HCPC.

We are looking to recruit individuals who are enthusiastic, caring and compassionate, highly motivated and academically self-sufficient. You must be able to balance independent study whilst working clinically. Engagement in off the job study is essential, with the university teaching sessions being mandatory. Much of the university component is delivered through distance learning though some attendance in person is required and so will require you to travel to and stay in Bristol for short periods of time. Please read the attached job description and person specifications for more details and use the following link for more detail about the academic component of the training:

https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/degree-apprenticeships/current-degree-apprenticeships/therapeutic-radiography

Applicants must be able to evidence that they meet the university course entry requirements. Applicants who have studied at degree level previously are equally welcome to apply. You must be available to commence in post by the 4th January 2027 at the latest, in order to be able to attend the start of the university academic year.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

We strongly encourage anyone interested in this opportunity to visit the department to ensure that this is the right career choice for them.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Please note, this is a fixed term contract from 04/01/2027 until 11/01/2030. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

For further information or to arrange a visit please contact: Helen Slaney (Radiotherapy Services Manager), [email protected] or Amelia Clark (Practice Education Lead) , [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

Person Specification

Qualifications/Education

Essential

• Basic Numeracy

Desirable

• NVQ in cleaning or equivalent
• Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous Cleaning experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Ability to transport self between DCHS sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Whitworth Hospital

330 Bakewell Road

Darley Dale, Matlock.

DE4 2JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered Nurse (including newly-qualified and soon-to-be-qualified)
• Evidence of recent relevant training

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Experience of working in the community
• Evidence of research based/reflective practice
• Knowledge of local and national priorities
• Understanding of the wider NHS agenda regarding community services

Desirable

• Experience of long term conditions
• Experience of Leg Ulcer management and lower limb assessments

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• IT Skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to use transport as you will be expected to travel across the Derbyshire County visiting patients' homes and across the county to access meetings and training

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Bolsover District Nursing Team

Welbeck Road Surgery

Bolsover

S446DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

This role provides specialist support to patients throughout their cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. You will run nurse-led clinics, participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, and arranges diagnostic tests and investigations to support timely, effective care.

A key part of the role is communicating cancer diagnoses and recurrences with sensitivity and compassion, discussing treatment options, and helping patients make informed decisions about their care. You will provide ongoing support to patients and their families, including during disease progression and end-of-life care.

You will coordinate care across services, making referrals to appropriate support networks and managing treatment-related side effects and ongoing patient needs, ensuring patients receive holistic, patient-centred care at every stage of their pathway.

If you do not already hold a Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, we will support you to achieve this early in your role.

You'll also use research, clinical evidence and emerging best practice to help inform treatment discussions and enhance patient care.

Be part of our urology transformation

Urology is in the midst of a transformative new project to expand and support Urology pathways which have nurse led practice at the core and works collaboratively and inclusively with the wider urology workforce

Were developing a urology department built for the future: a stronger nursing team, streamlined pathways that reduce delays, and care models that keep treatment close to home.

Join a supportive and experienced team

You'll become part of a well-established, friendly and proactive team of Urology Cancer Nurse Specialists, working alongside experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary colleagues committed to delivering outstanding care.

The team enjoys strong working relationships across the service, with excellent support for the continued development of nurse-led practice.

Our service is primarily based across:

• Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust Barnstaple Site

We are proud of the high-quality, compassionate care we provide and consistently achieve excellent results in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey.

We use the EPIC electronic patient record system, enabling seamless communication across the multidisciplinary team and immediate access to patient records, investigations and results, helping us deliver safe, efficient and coordinated care.

Making a difference

Youll work closely with our wider cancer services, including the Living With and Beyond Cancer Team, helping patients access the support they need throughout their cancer journey.

We also work in partnership with Over and Above Cancer Charity based in the Fern Centre, which provides a wide range of practical, emotional and wellbeing support for patients and their families.

In addition, the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity is investing in the future of cancer care through initiatives including the Light Beam Appeal for surface guided radiotherapy and the transformation of the Fern Centre garden.

Training and development

We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer:

• A comprehensive and inclusive induction programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Support to gain prescribing qualifications
• Clinical audit and quality improvement involvement
• Clinical governance sessions
• Departmental meetings
• Access to relevant courses and conferences

This role provides specialist support to patients throughout their cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. You will run nurse-led clinics, participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, and arranges diagnostic tests and investigations to support timely, effective care.

A key part of the role is communicating cancer diagnoses and recurrences with sensitivity and compassion, discussing treatment options, and helping patients make informed decisions about their care. You will provide ongoing support to patients and their families, including during disease progression and end-of-life care.

You will coordinate care across services, making referrals to appropriate support networks and managing treatment-related side effects and ongoing patient needs, ensuring patients receive holistic, patient-centred care at every stage of their pathway.

If you do not already hold a Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, we will support you to achieve this early in your role.

You'll also use research, clinical evidence and emerging best practice to help inform treatment discussions and enhance patient care.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Interview Date: 4th November

For further information please contact: Urology CNS Team Lead - Ansu Manoj on [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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