Job summary

As part of community transformation an exciting role has been developed between TEWV & Tees Valley Primary Care networks (PCN'S).

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursing Associate to work within the Tees Valley. 50% of the role will include working in the PCN's across the Tees Valley and 50% working into TEWV hub in the One life in Hartlepool.

The role is to ensure that physical health needs of SMI patients are met. The practitioner will be expected to link in with individual GP practices to identify patients outstanding for physical health checks.

An assertive outreach approach will be adopted to engage patients on the SMI register to have their physical health investigations carried out, with an aim to reduce the health inequalities faced.

Time will be shared between TEWV & PCN's meaning the new role will involve time working in our secondary care teams and in primary care settings across the Tees Valley.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

Are you recovery focused?

Are you determined to achieve positive outcomes for patients and their carers?

Do you enjoy helping people and you do so in a person-centred manner?

If the answer is Yesto the above we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be able to work as part of an integrated Community Mental Health Team and Primary Care Services.

Managerial and clinical supervision will be provided to support the successful candidate manage their caseload.

There are varied opportunities for training and development, with clinical development needs being identified and monitored through appraisal.

The successful individual will need a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or be a registered Nursing Associate.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

We are seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist in Birmingham who is ready to join a small team of dedicated clinicians striving for excellence. This is apermanent position, and part time arrangements will ve considered.

We would expect you to have pride in the quality of your work, be well versed and involved in clinical governance, audit and be a good team player who is ready to be flexible and willing to meet the needs of the service and colleagues. Quality improvement is seen as an important factor and we welcome innovation and enthusiasm in developing a high-quality service for our patients. We pride ourselves in striving for excellence and innovation and are developing day-case major arthroplasty pathways, adherence to GIRFT ideals as well as trialling and introducing new implants.

Main duties of the job

At Practice Plus Group we believe in supporting each other and sharing best practice and you would be expected to become an integral part of our team of consultants led by the Medical Director, Hospital Director and Senior leadership management team as well as attending meetings and contributing to teaching of our centre staff.

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. If you want to move up the ladder, well support you. If you just want to stay in your role, thats fine too. Well help you be the best you can be.

As a privately run organisation we still primarily support the NHS providing some 85+% of our work in this area and within the region we are a big contributor in helping the NHS to reduce waiting lists.

We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded and we therefore offer a competitive package of pay and benefits and recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.

About us

With a current registration with the GMCs specialist register of anaesthetists youll have several years experience, at least 2 of which are within the UK. You are committed to your own continuing medical education and professional development. We will also support you to ensure ongoing medical competence through participation in the annual revalidation and reaccreditation schemes of the GMC and the Royal College of Anaesthetists. As well as providing mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme. We could even give you the opportunity to develop into a specialist role of your interest.

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are one of the UK largest independent sector healthcare providers and work in close partnership with the NHS to deliver more than 50 services throughout the UK. We provide high quality specialist care and excellent results for more than 50,000 patients each year.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Craft your career in the Heart of Birmingham as Practice Plus Group unleashes a new era of healthcare excellence in the Midlands. Imagine being part of a legacy where your contributions impact not just your career but the entire healthcare landscape in the Midlands. Practice Plus Groups new Birmingham Hospital is poised to become a beacon of standards within private healthcare, and we invite you to play a pivotal role in this journey. As a member of our esteemed team, youll be joining a business that influences new standards of care and industry best practices. Your career at Practice Plus Group is more than just a job its a commitment to elevating healthcare standards. We provide a dynamic environment where your skills are honed, and your ambitions are fostered. Join us, and together, lets create a legacy that shapes the future of healthcare in Birmingham and beyond.

Are you a Nurse with recent experience in a surgical setting? Do you have the passion to make a difference to patients? Whether youre coming from an NHS or private hospital well give you time to use your nursing skills and help you build a fulfilling career. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our bank inpatient team.

As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a close knit collaborative team who pride themselves in providing the highest standard of care to our patients and their families. Our inpatients team is made up of experienced nurses and healthcare assistants supported by our experienced Ward Manager, Claire. As well as undertaking basic ward duties you will maintain accurate records and support junior staff in the assessment of patients. All of our work is planned so you will be able to plan your week with ease knowing your work schedule wont change.

About us

As an NMC Registered Nurse with relevant post registration experience gained in a surgical setting it would be advantageous if you have experience in orthopaedics and if you have performed ECGs, venepuncture and IV drug administration. Your sound clinical and Infection control knowledge combined with your ability to solve problems and think both literally and laterally will enable you to coach and support others in your team. We offer our employees clear career paths with lots of exciting options. Where you go is up to you! To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job summary

As a Day Opportunities Support Worker, you'll be supporting young adults with learning disabilities, each with their own unique needs, abilities and interests. You'll help them engage in fun, personalised activities that build social networks, promoting choice and inclusion whilst ensuring they are safe and well.

What were looking for:

You may already have experience of providing care, but its not essential - we provide all the training you need to be a great Day Opportunities Support Worker. Whats more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to enable people to lead full and active lives as independently as possible.

• Patience and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives. Your commitment to promoting independence, will empower our service users to learn, grow in confidence and enjoy a wide range of interesting activities
• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support
• Flexible and resilient: Responsive, flexible and able to work without direct supervision. Resilient under pressure and can adapt positively to changing situations and demands
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communicator and the ability to interact with service users with a diverse range of complex communication and sensory support needs
• Team player: Enjoy working closely with others to provide the best support possible

Main duties of the job

• Engage in fulfilling personalised activities: Support service users to take part in activities tailored to their individual physical, mental, social and emotional needs, such as sensory experiences, cooking, arts and crafts, gardening, bowling, trips to the cinema and sharing their hobbies.
• Help with daily living activities: Support service users with eating, drinking, mobility, personal care and medication, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
• Provide tailored support: Support wheelchair users with moving and positioning activities, as well as supporting service users who present challenging behaviours through positive behaviour support, following robust induction and training.
• Promote community involvement: Support service users in their involvement in local community projects, helping them to integrate and develop important social networks.
• Build relationships: Establish positive connections with service users, celebrating their achievements and milestones.

About us

• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in the lives of our service users, knowing that you can create a lasting impact while building a great career
• Career growth and development: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, youll have the chance to enhance your skills and your career
• Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

For this role there is no requirement to work evenings, weekends, or bank holidays

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the closing date

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Care Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Home Carer, Disability Support Worker, Health Care Assistant, Activity Coordinator, Day Activities Coordinator, Day Service Facilitator, Day Opportunities Facilitator, Wellbeing Coordinator, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant

Job summary

Delivery of a comprehensive, skilled, and evidence-based Diabetesservice to meet the needs of the population. Providing leadershipskills, management, and development within the diabetes team.Maintain a clinical caseload within your specialist field. Continuingresponsibility for assessment of health needs and development andevaluation of standards of care.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

To assess, plan and implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for people with complex needs for their Diabetes management. The post holder is required to provide expert clinical care for patients and to support other staff to develop their competencies in diabetes management. The post holder will be involved in teaching and training both formally to clinical staff and to patients.The post holder will be required to work collaboratively across primary and community care, and link to other specialists within the acute setting to implement the integrated care pathway for people with diabetes. The post holder will lead on audit, Service Development and Qualityimprovement work.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

825-8050415-OPS-B

Job locations

Mount McKinley Shrewsbury

Anchorage Avenue Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY2 6FG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifacations

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Independent Nurse Prescriber
• Highly developed specialist knowledge achieved through First Level Degree or equivalent portfolio of evidence
• Recognised Diabetes Qualification
• Evidence of continual professional development and education
• Teaching Certificate or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake Masters level study/qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Diabetes nursing experience
• Assessing and prescribing care plans for patients with complex needs
• Experience of provision of training/education to range of staff and patients

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex & distressing information to clients & their carers in a sensitive e & supportive way at a level they can understand
• Ability to manage complex caseload of high risk patients
• Ability to take initiative, work autonomously, make decisions and prioritise workload
• Advanced training & utilisation skills in therapeutic/diagnosis procedures & equipment relevant to diabetes
• Knowledge & understanding of safeguarding practice, policy an guidance including statutory frameworks
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to use counselling skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to meet travel requirements of the post

Person Specification Training and Qualifacations Essential Registered General Nurse Independent Nurse Prescriber Highly developed specialist knowledge achieved through First Level Degree or equivalent portfolio of evidence Recognised Diabetes Qualification Evidence of continual professional development and education Teaching Certificate or equivalent Willingness to undertake Masters level study/qualification Experience Essential Post registration experience Diabetes nursing experience Assessing and prescribing care plans for patients with complex needs Experience of provision of training/education to range of staff and patients Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to communicate complex & distressing information to clients & their carers in a sensitive e & supportive way at a level they can understand Ability to manage complex caseload of high risk patients Ability to take initiative, work autonomously, make decisions and prioritise workload Advanced training & utilisation skills in therapeutic/diagnosis procedures & equipment relevant to diabetes Knowledge & understanding of safeguarding practice, policy an guidance including statutory frameworks Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills Ability to use counselling skills Other Essential Ability to meet travel requirements of the post

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

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

Mount McKinley Shrewsbury

Anchorage Avenue Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY2 6FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

Mount McKinley Shrewsbury

Anchorage Avenue Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY2 6FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

A Personal Assistant is required to provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Care Group Senior Management Team within the Rotherham Care Group. This will be an exciting opportunity time to work alongside the current Personal Assistants, providing additional support to the Team.

Previous experience in a secretarial role supporting a senior manager is essential. Candidates will need to be flexible, be able to work independently and be proactive. Duties will include the production of confidential correspondence and reports; attending formal meetings to produce the minutes; maintenance and development of office systems and administrative processes involving IT systems.

In addition to formal secretarial qualifications, the post requires experience of Microsoft Office packages - Word, Excel and Power Point. Experience of audio typing may be useful. Excellent word processing/typing skills, exceptional organisational abilities and the capability to work in a confidential manner are of paramount importance in this role. The ability to communicate effectively; to work well under pressure and to prioritise the demands in a busy environment, are also essential. Managing competing priorities and identifying quickly emerging pinch points that may impact on the performance or productivity of the Senior Management Team is also necessary.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be proactive in organising the full range of administrative/secretarial support to the Care Group Senior Management Team.

They will work alongside the Care Group Team Personal Assistants in relation to their corporate activities within the Care Group maintaining the highest degree of confidentially at all times.

Core Activities:

PA activities may vary according to senior management team requirements, but are likely to include the following:

Pro-active, efficient and effective diary management for appointments and meetings (face to face or on via Microsoft Teams, allowing sufficient 'free' time for Director[s] to fulfil their responsibilities. Where appropriate to delegate non-essential meetings to relevant members of the management team/direct reports.

Review, sort, prioritise and respond to email correspondence, providing draft responses (where possible) and in collaboration/agreement with allocated Directors, managing their email inbox to work more effectively and efficiently with the Directors working pattern.

Undertake a proactive approach to planning/rescheduling meetings, and responsibility for organising multidisciplinary meetings, conferences and events as required.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0761

Job locations

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA III / NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• PA/Secretarial experience supporting Directors and/or committees/groups i.e. diary management, bring forward systems, electronic filing systems, meeting preparation, minute taking, collating and presenting information etc.

Desirable

• PA experience supporting senior management functions within the public sector.
• Administrational experience within the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

• Competent in Microsoft Office Software or equivalent administrative programs
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of Information Governance

Desirable

• Full working knowledge of the following RDaSH systems - ESR, Integra, Easy, TRAC (and others required by role)
• Awareness of Foundation Trust

Skills

Essential

• Ability to deal with confidential/sensitive information.
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly developed organisational skills
• Able to prioritise work effectively and deal with non- routine tasks under pressure.
• Attention to detail and quality of work for self and team.

Desirable

• Audio typing.
• Transcription from recorded Teams meetings.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential RSA III / NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent. GCSE English and Maths or equivalent. Experience Essential PA/Secretarial experience supporting Directors and/or committees/groups i.e. diary management, bring forward systems, electronic filing systems, meeting preparation, minute taking, collating and presenting information etc. Desirable PA experience supporting senior management functions within the public sector. Administrational experience within the NHS Knowledge Essential Competent in Microsoft Office Software or equivalent administrative programs Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Knowledge of Information Governance Desirable Full working knowledge of the following RDaSH systems - ESR, Integra, Easy, TRAC (and others required by role) Awareness of Foundation Trust Skills Essential Ability to deal with confidential/sensitive information. Ability to work autonomously and proactively Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Highly developed organisational skills Able to prioritise work effectively and deal with non- routine tasks under pressure. Attention to detail and quality of work for self and team. Desirable Audio typing. Transcription from recorded Teams meetings.

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and compassionate NMC or HCPC registrant to join the Professional Education and Development Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Senior Practice Learning Facilitator (PLF). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting learners, registered staff and clinical teams across one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK. The role has grown and developed since August 2023, and we would like to make it a permanent part of our structure. As a Senior Practice Learning Facilitator, you will lead on the development, quality assurance and continuous improvement of practice learning environments for nursing, midwifery and allied health professional learners across the Leeds placement circuit. Working in line with professional, regulatory and quality standards, you will support the delivery of high-quality placements that enable learners to thrive and achieve their full potential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will bring experience in healthcare education and supporting pre-registration learners in practice, alongside a strong understanding of the professional, regulatory and quality standards that underpin practice learning for nursing, midwifery and allied health professional learners. They will be committed to ensuring learners receive high-quality placement experiences and will support and guide practice supervisors, practice assessors and clinical teams in creating positive learning environments. They will support staff to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge required to effectively facilitate learning in practice and will be confident designing and delivering education and training to support this. The post holder will have experience of educational governance, quality assurance and continuous quality improvement, with the ability to review learner feedback, placement evaluations and educational outcomes to identify themes, risks and opportunities for enhancement. They will use local and national policies, professional standards and quality frameworks to influence practice, drive improvements and support the development of high-quality learning environments. Working collaboratively with clinical teams, education providers and stakeholders, they will maintain quality standards and support compliance with professional, regulatory and organisational requirements.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team of diverse, talented healthcare professionals to deliver care that is not only efficient but deeply centred on the patient in our inpatient unit at HMP Elmley.

Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patient's future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.

This position isn't just a job; it's a chance to blend your clinical knowledge, personal skills and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care in an environment that is as rewarding as it is challenging.

Please visit the link below for more information on prison nursing roles:

Working in offender healthcare

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: Due to service budget restrictions we are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

The Staff Nurse will deliver high quality, personalised, compassionate care to service users, providing a range of specialist interventions.

Ensure consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence, which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.

Lead the delivery of comprehensive service user assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient-centred care in a range of settings.

Provide clinical supervision and support to junior colleagues, including students.

Assist and support the manager, as directed, to deliver a nurse-led integrated care service and develop a specialist practice-based clinical model of care.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic working environment, working collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintaining accurate records.

Band 5 Nursing roles are only open to staff with a Nursing registration, obtained as a result of completing a qualification recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

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:

o We're Kind o We're Fair o We Listen o We Care

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,073 to £41,043 a year PER ANNUM **RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INCENTIVE INCLUDED**

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

277-8253086-ELM

Job locations

HMP Elmley

Church Road

Eastchurch, Sheerness

ME12 4DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

The post holder will work as part of a 24 hour multi-disciplinary in-patient team.

Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments, using decision-making skills, within the framework of established Trust policies, procedures, and the NMC Code of Conduct.

Deliver high-quality clinical care within the service. This will include acute and primary care, long-term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services, health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.

Demonstrate and provide robust clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome-driven practice on a day-to-day basis.

Support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and promote research as appropriate.

Participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision, training, and annual appraisal and ensure that this becomes an integral part of team practice.

Ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient-centred care-planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout the service.

Work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required.

Be guided by standard operating procedures (SOPs), good practice, established precedents and understand what results or standards are to be achieved. Make comments on proposals for changes, regarding working practices, service improvements or patient feedback.

Work independently within organisational and professional guidelines and established professional parameters, working to the nationally recognised code of conduct and Standards of Proficiency for Nurses. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.

Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the members of the MDT team, families and carers.

Provide day-to-day supervision, mentorship, and support to junior colleagues, students, and unregistered staff, including the safe delegation of tasks in line with the NMC Code of Conduct.

Act as a role model by upholding and demonstrating the Trust values of We're Kind, We're Fair, We Listen, We Care in all interactions with service users, families, carers, and colleagues.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Plan and organise programmes of care. Plan and organise patient care activities, reprioritising as required to ensure the interests of the patients are met.

Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating, or handing over responsibility for care.

Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.

Identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first.

Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers.

Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures.

Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing.

Participate in discharge planning.

May organise staff and allocate duties during a shift to support staff and/or less experienced colleagues.

Patient/Client Care

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care/care packages within scope of practice.

Provide specialist advice concerning the care of treatment of identified groups of patients / service users.

Support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model.

Manage a complex clinical caseload.

Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs.

Be able to give intravenous injections, immunisations and syringe pumps and infusions as necessary for the role.

Maintain systems for the collection of triage and allocation of referrals, as appropriate, monitoring and supporting the auditing of quality and effectiveness of service delivery.

Maintain an effective case management service to ensure care and continuity of treatment is maintained throughout the patient care pathway.

Attend and actively participate in team / care plan reviews.

Maintain close working partnerships with all services that may be involved with the care and management of the service users.

Understand and work within the boundaries of the Lone Working Policy and have an awareness of Personal Safety in all healthcare settings, including clear and updated communication with the shift lead.

Maintain timely and accurate patient written/electronic records in line with the Trust Policy, procedure and protocols. Use and complete care plans, pathway documents and SystmOne notes appropriately and in a timely manner.

Research & Development

Undertakes surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing. Participate in clinical trials or complete staff surveys. Participate in audit and patient satisfaction surveys.

Contribute to clinical or governance reviews of the teams activity and the monitoring of performance. Contribute to relevant audit practice development on research activity that may be taking place in the work area.

Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en). The post holder will work as part of a 24 hour multi-disciplinary in-patient team. Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments, using decision-making skills, within the framework of established Trust policies, procedures, and the NMC Code of Conduct. Deliver high-quality clinical care within the service. This will include acute and primary care, long-term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services, health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks. Demonstrate and provide robust clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome-driven practice on a day-to-day basis. Support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and promote research as appropriate. Participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision, training, and annual appraisal and ensure that this becomes an integral part of team practice. Ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient-centred care-planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout the service. Work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required. Be guided by standard operating procedures (SOPs), good practice, established precedents and understand what results or standards are to be achieved. Make comments on proposals for changes, regarding working practices, service improvements or patient feedback. Work independently within organisational and professional guidelines and established professional parameters, working to the nationally recognised code of conduct and Standards of Proficiency for Nurses. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team. Communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary. Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the members of the MDT team, families and carers. Provide day-to-day supervision, mentorship, and support to junior colleagues, students, and unregistered staff, including the safe delegation of tasks in line with the NMC Code of Conduct. Act as a role model by upholding and demonstrating the Trust values of We're Kind, We're Fair, We Listen, We Care in all interactions with service users, families, carers, and colleagues. Planning & Organisational Skills Plan and organise programmes of care. Plan and organise patient care activities, reprioritising as required to ensure the interests of the patients are met. Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating, or handing over responsibility for care. Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes. Identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first. Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers. Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures. Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing. Participate in discharge planning. May organise staff and allocate duties during a shift to support staff and/or less experienced colleagues. Patient/Client Care Assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care/care packages within scope of practice. Provide specialist advice concerning the care of treatment of identified groups of patients / service users. Support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model. Manage a complex clinical caseload. Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs. Be able to give intravenous injections, immunisations and syringe pumps and infusions as necessary for the role. Maintain systems for the collection of triage and allocation of referrals, as appropriate, monitoring and supporting the auditing of quality and effectiveness of service delivery. Maintain an effective case management service to ensure care and continuity of treatment is maintained throughout the patient care pathway. Attend and actively participate in team / care plan reviews. Maintain close working partnerships with all services that may be involved with the care and management of the service users. Understand and work within the boundaries of the Lone Working Policy and have an awareness of Personal Safety in all healthcare settings, including clear and updated communication with the shift lead. Maintain timely and accurate patient written/electronic records in line with the Trust Policy, procedure and protocols. Use and complete care plans, pathway documents and SystmOne notes appropriately and in a timely manner. Research & Development Undertakes surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing. Participate in clinical trials or complete staff surveys. Participate in audit and patient satisfaction surveys. Contribute to clinical or governance reviews of the teams activity and the monitoring of performance. Contribute to relevant audit practice development on research activity that may be taking place in the work area.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oProfessional NMC Qualification - Registered Nurse Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• oExperience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
• oWorking knowledge of current issues/agendas facing healthcare in chosen area of specialism
• oExperience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

• oAbility to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• oAbility to present ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style.
• oAbility to work effectively and autonomously
• oAbility to lead and empower people to make decisions and plan ahead.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oProfessional NMC Qualification - Registered Nurse Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level or equivalent. Experience Essential oExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team oExperience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information oWorking knowledge of current issues/agendas facing healthcare in chosen area of specialism oExperience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Essential oAbility to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. oAbility to present ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style. oAbility to work effectively and autonomously oAbility to lead and empower people to make decisions and plan ahead.

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Elmley

Church Road

Eastchurch, Sheerness

ME12 4DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Elmley

Church Road

Eastchurch, Sheerness

ME12 4DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Limited Spaces Available - Apply Now

We are recruiting for a small number of Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) vacancies and expect high demand. This advert will close once sufficient applications have been received, so early application is strongly recommended.

Applicants must hold a full C1 driving licence at the time of application. Candidates with only a provisional C1 entitlement are not eligible for this recruitment campaign.

Training will take place in Bicester or Newbury, with most successful candidates starting in November 2026.

About the Role

As an ECA, you will support clinicians responding to 999 calls, providing patient care and assisting with emergency and non-emergency driving duties.

Vacancies are currently available only at High Wycombe, Bracknell and Reading, and candidates must be able to work from one of these locations.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

• Application quality
• Interview performance
• Fitness assessment

Successful candidates will join an ECA waitlist while pre-employment checks are completed. Course places will be offered based on service need and recruitment outcomes. Deferrals are not available.

Eligibility

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Main duties of the job

Emergency Care Assistants work in a challenging but rewarding role that provides essential support to our qualified clinical practitioners in responding to Accidents, Emergencies and Urgent Care requirements of the public.

No two shifts will be the same, you might be called out to a road accident victim with multiple severe injuries or to someone who has had a heart attack, you could even be transferring a very sick baby to a specialist centre or dealing with an elderly person who has fallen down the stairs.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate our values of Caring, Professionalism and Honesty in all they do. If you have experience of remaining calm under pressure, can demonstrate your caring and compassionate nature and do not mind working shifts (including days/lates/nights and weekend working), then we would like to hear from you now.

You must be able to commit to the full 10-week training programme. The training course consists of a full corporate induction week, 5 weeks of clinical training which includes basic life support skills, moving and handling and assisting the Clinical Practitionersand a 4-week driver training course including Blue Light conditions.

Once you have successfully completed your training, you will continue to a six month operationally monitored assessment-training programme, which is monitored locally by your Team Leader and Clinical Team Educator.

About us

Benefits we offer:o Full training and a range of courses which you can book locally.o Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time).o Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.o Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS.o Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team.o NHS Discounts in over 200 + stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more.o Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest).

Corporate InductionIt's really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability).

All new starters need to attend our *Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire) or Bicester (Oxfordshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed.

*Please note - depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

195-26-ECA-PRA

Job locations

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire

OX26 6HR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is going to be a competitive process and we strongly advise you to review the following link with detailed instructions onHow to apply for the role

It is important that you read the job description and person specification for the role before completing your application, both of which are attached.

If your confirmed station is at Bracknell, you will also receive 5% High Cost Allowance (Fringe).

(Training is non-residential, we do not provide mileage, parking reimbursement or accommodation during your training period).

Detailed information regarding the criteria required for an Emergency Care Assistant is available within the Job Description and Person Specification, however, some of the essential criteria are:

• Valid UK full B category driving licence and full manual C1 category licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
• 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including English and Maths or equivalent qualification. If you can demonstrate experience equivalent to this level of qualification, particularly where this is combined with experience in a similar healthcare or caring role, this may also be considered.

Please noteoriginal qualification certificates will be required, if you do not have copies of these, you will need to request replacement certificates by visiting: gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate.

Driving is an essential skill for this role, C1 or C1 provisional category manual driving licence is essential at the point of application with no more than 3 penalty points. This will be checked and due to the timescales for obtaining C1 provisional, we will not be shortlisting anyone without this category on their licence.

A driving licence summary (check code) will be requested from you at application stage and before shortlisting will take place to ensure you have the required full C1 licence. We will also be requesting photographic evidence of qualifications to meet the person specification so please be prepared to provide this to our Recruitment team.

Please note- you must have your full C1 entitlement win order to be eligible to apply for this role.

The FAQ document can be found attached below within the documents to download section.

Applicants must be able to complete an interview which will be conducted via Teams, and you will need to undertake a pre-employment fitness assessment.

Applicants who do not demonstrate how they meet the Person Specification within their application will not be shortlisted.

Please ensure you demonstrate how you already embrace our values in your current/previous employments or educational settings within your application.

Your supporting information is your chance to articulate why you want to work within the Emergency Care Assistant role, and why we should be shortlisting you.

Top tips:

• Review all person specifications both essential & desirable.
• Fully consider the job you are applying for; what skills/abilities you have to offer, working in a front-line operational setting is extremely rewarding but it can also be both physically and mentally challenging.
• Demonstrate your work journey and why this is the right next step for you.
• Carefully review your application before submitting.

We are expecting this programme to be very popular and due to the limited spaces available we may close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Job description Job responsibilities This is going to be a competitive process and we strongly advise you to review the following link with detailed instructions onHow to apply for the role It is important that you read the job description and person specification for the role before completing your application, both of which are attached. If your confirmed station is at Bracknell, you will also receive 5% High Cost Allowance (Fringe). (Training is non-residential, we do not provide mileage, parking reimbursement or accommodation during your training period). Detailed information regarding the criteria required for an Emergency Care Assistant is available within the Job Description and Person Specification, however, some of the essential criteria are: Valid UK full B category driving licence and full manual C1 category licence with no more than 3 penalty points. 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including English and Maths or equivalent qualification. If you can demonstrate experience equivalent to this level of qualification, particularly where this is combined with experience in a similar healthcare or caring role, this may also be considered. Please noteoriginal qualification certificates will be required, if you do not have copies of these, you will need to request replacement certificates by visiting: gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate. Driving is an essential skill for this role, C1 or C1 provisional category manual driving licence is essential at the point of application with no more than 3 penalty points. This will be checked and due to the timescales for obtaining C1 provisional, we will not be shortlisting anyone without this category on their licence. A driving licence summary (check code) will be requested from you at application stage and before shortlisting will take place to ensure you have the required full C1 licence. We will also be requesting photographic evidence of qualifications to meet the person specification so please be prepared to provide this to our Recruitment team. Please note- you must have your full C1 entitlement win order to be eligible to apply for this role. The FAQ document can be found attached below within the documents to download section. Applicants must be able to complete an interview which will be conducted via Teams, and you will need to undertake a pre-employment fitness assessment. Applicants who do not demonstrate how they meet the Person Specification within their application will not be shortlisted. Please ensure you demonstrate how you already embrace our values in your current/previous employments or educational settings within your application. Your supporting information is your chance to articulate why you want to work within the Emergency Care Assistant role, and why we should be shortlisting you. Top tips: Review all person specifications both essential & desirable. Fully consider the job you are applying for; what skills/abilities you have to offer, working in a front-line operational setting is extremely rewarding but it can also be both physically and mentally challenging. Demonstrate your work journey and why this is the right next step for you. Carefully review your application before submitting. We are expecting this programme to be very popular and due to the limited spaces available we may close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK manual Driving Licence and C1 (provisional accepted at the time of application - must have 'full' C1 prior to starting in position if successful) - consider applications who have up to 3 points
• 3 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and Maths, or equivalent qualification. Functional and Key Skills level 2 will also be accepted. OR Applicants who can demonstrate relevant experience equivalent to this level of qualification, particularly where this is combined with experience in a similar healthcare or caring role, may also be considered e.g. Police Officer, Firefighter or Dental Nurse

Desirable

• First aid certificate - completed within the last 2 years
• Evidence of self-development CPD / Portfolio

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a customer care role

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with patients
• Previous shift working experience
• Previous NHS experience

Physical Requirements

Desirable

• Previous manual handling experience in a professional capacity

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively: aurally, orally, and in writing
• Ability to use communication and computerised systems e.g. mobile phones, online systems, and email
• Customer Service / People Skills
• Ability to work within a team environment and alone
• Ability to deal with patients in a caring, professional and compassionate manner

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full UK manual Driving Licence and C1 (provisional accepted at the time of application - must have 'full' C1 prior to starting in position if successful) - consider applications who have up to 3 points 3 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and Maths, or equivalent qualification. Functional and Key Skills level 2 will also be accepted. OR Applicants who can demonstrate relevant experience equivalent to this level of qualification, particularly where this is combined with experience in a similar healthcare or caring role, may also be considered e.g. Police Officer, Firefighter or Dental Nurse Desirable First aid certificate - completed within the last 2 years Evidence of self-development CPD / Portfolio Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a customer care role Desirable Previous experience of working with patients Previous shift working experience Previous NHS experience Physical Requirements Desirable Previous manual handling experience in a professional capacity Skills and Aptitudes Essential Ability to communicate effectively: aurally, orally, and in writing Ability to use communication and computerised systems e.g. mobile phones, online systems, and email Customer Service / People Skills Ability to work within a team environment and alone Ability to deal with patients in a caring, professional and compassionate manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire

OX26 6HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire

OX26 6HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Within our older adults homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Nurses can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver outstanding nursing care: Be responsible for the whole patient experience, including clinical diagnosis and treatment, and provide the highest quality, holistic and person-centred care to our residents.
• Build relationships: Develop positive connections with our residents, families, and carers and involve them in care planning, monitoring, and evaluating services.
• Collaborate with a supportive team: Work with a well-resourced multi-disciplinary team, receive full support in your role, and mentor, support, educate and supervise other team members.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Clinical experience: Knowledge and understanding of elderly care, with previous experience in a health or social care setting.
• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire and motivation to help others and make a positive difference to their lives.
• Resilience and flexibility: Ability to work effectively under pressure, adapting positively to changing situations and demands.
• Empathy and compassion: Shows empathy and understanding of the needs of older people to build trust and provide support.

About us

• Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Career Growth: Supportive start for newly qualified Nurses through our Preceptorship Programme, offering structured learning, reflective practice and tailored guidance from experienced Nurses. With ongoing development opportunities, youll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your nursing career.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.

This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: RGN, RMN, RCN, Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Nurse Practitioner.

Job summary

Are you a dynamic and passionate midwife who wants to expand their knowledge and experience in a specialist midwifery role . This is an exciting opportunity to join the specialist midwifery team for Drugs , Alcohol and Perinatal Mental Health at the Saint Marys North Manchester

Specialist midwives are crucial to supporting women with mental health , drug and alcohol issues. They ensure that the correct services and support are put in place which will then go on to have huge benefits for families , babies and children .

Main duties of the job

The team works closely with the mental health teams across Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust and facilitates perinatal mental health clinics alongside the perinatal mental health psychiatrists and mental health care coordinators.

Coordination and liaison is a vital component of the team's role as the team work alongside numerous agencies across the Greater Manchester footprint including the drugs and alcohol services , IAPT , community mental health teams , infant and parenting services , health visiting teams and cross boundary midwifery services

Safeguarding is a significant part of the teams role as they write reports for and attend professionals meeting , strategy meetings , initial child protection conferences , core groups, child in need meeting and discharge planning meeting .

The team are visible and accessible and are a resource for all staff providing evidence based advice ,support and information

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-SHCG-8161453-RL4

Job locations

Saint Mary's North Manchester

Delauneys Road

Manchester

M8 5RB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

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To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Relevant Degree
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Leadership modules

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experienced Band 6 midwife
• Evidence of multidisciplinary/multi agency working

Desirable

• Knowledge in mental health and drugs and alcohol dependency in maternity services

Skill and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Record keeping and documentation
• Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity
• Able to work flexibly
• Treats colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Capacity to work with in a multidisciplinary team
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
• Inspires others and leads by example.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Clinically competent in all areas of midwifery inclusive of Intrapartum Care
• Proven workload IT skills management of self and of others
• Proven ability to problem solve.
• Effective organisational skills
• Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
• Awareness of Clinical Effectiveness process

Desirable

• IT skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Relevant Degree Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Leadership modules Knowledge and Experience Essential Experienced Band 6 midwife Evidence of multidisciplinary/multi agency working Desirable Knowledge in mental health and drugs and alcohol dependency in maternity services Skill and Abilities Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Record keeping and documentation Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity Able to work flexibly Treats colleagues with dignity and respect. Capacity to work with in a multidisciplinary team Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour. Inspires others and leads by example. Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability Clinically competent in all areas of midwifery inclusive of Intrapartum Care Proven workload IT skills management of self and of others Proven ability to problem solve. Effective organisational skills Good analytical and clinical decision making skills Awareness of Clinical Effectiveness process Desirable IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saint Mary's North Manchester

Delauneys Road

Manchester

M8 5RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saint Mary's North Manchester

Delauneys Road

Manchester

M8 5RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Specialist Midwife: Drugs/Alcohol/Mental Health (Band 6) is a key member of the Saint Mary's Managed Clinical Service, providing high-quality, evidence-based care to women with complex needs relating to substance misuse, alcohol use, and perinatal mental health.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of compassionate, safe and holistic midwifery care throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period. Working closely with the Band 7 Specialist Midwife, the role supports the coordination and effective management of a specialist clinical caseload, ensuring that high standards of care, safeguarding responsibilities, and multidisciplinary collaboration are maintained.

The role requires strong clinical knowledge of the specialist area, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to reducing health inequalities for this vulnerable patient group. The post holder will act as a role model, provide specialist advice, and contribute to service development, education and audit.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist midwifery assessment and evidence-based care planning for women with drug, alcohol and mental health needs.

Develop personalised care plans and ensure information is shared sensitively to support informed decision-making.

Deliver direct clinical care with a strong understanding of the specialist needs of the caseload.

Support the Band 7 Specialist Midwife in coordinating the specialist service and deputise as required.

Maintain high standards of documentation, communication and referral pathways with internal teams and external agencies.

Act as a visible clinical role model and resource for staff, patients and carers.

Work in partnership with safeguarding teams, social care, voluntary agencies and multidisciplinary partners to ensure safe, integrated care.

Contribute to service improvements, clinical audit, research, and the development of guidelines and protocols.

Support education, mentorship, supervision and training for students and staff.

Promote an evidence-based, patient-centred culture and contribute to the ongoing development of the specialist service.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-SHCG-8161519-RL4

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital Oxford Road Campus

Oxford Road Campus

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the public health agenda
• Knowledge of multi-agency working together in child protection

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Record keeping and documentation
• Awareness of Clinical Governance process
• IT skills
• Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity
• Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment.
• Able to work flexibly rotating on to day and night duty
• Treats colleagues with dignity and respect
• Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
• Inspires others and leads by example
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Clinically competent Proven workload management of self Proven ability to problem solve
• Effective organisational skills Good analytical and clinical decision making skills

Training and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi agency working
• Experience of clinical audit
• Experience of research activities

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the public health agenda Knowledge of multi-agency working together in child protection Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Record keeping and documentation Awareness of Clinical Governance process IT skills Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment. Able to work flexibly rotating on to day and night duty Treats colleagues with dignity and respect Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour Inspires others and leads by example Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability Clinically competent Proven workload management of self Proven ability to problem solve Effective organisational skills Good analytical and clinical decision making skills Training and Experience Essential Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi agency working Experience of clinical audit Experience of research activities Desirable Evidence of leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital Oxford Road Campus

Oxford Road Campus

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital Oxford Road Campus

Oxford Road Campus

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Learning Disability Nurse with a specific interest in Children and Young People to work within the Focused Support Team in Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH) and the Managed Clinical Services which include Starlight Ward at Wythenshawe, the Children's Resource Centre at Trafford and the Children's Ward at North Manchester.

The Focused Support Team support delivery of high quality care to children and young people with learning disability, autism and mental health within the acute hospital setting.

The successful applicant will become a key advisor across the hospital and build relationships within clinical settings providing guidance, leadership and expertise to ensure both the physical and individual needs are met.

The post holder will work closely with multi-disciplinary professionals providing a link for the paediatric nursing teams to the relevant CAMHS and Learning Disability Teams.

The post holder will also work alongside the RMCH and Managed Clinical Services (MCS) Education Team to develop and deliver on an Education Strategy in RMCH/MCS to teach, empower and support clinical teams to achieve high standards of care in hospital for Children and Young People with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and or Neurodiverse needs.

Main duties of the job

Undertake person centred assessments to ensure care is appropriately assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated for Children and Young People.

Enable clinical and administrative teams to implement and ensure appropriate risk management and reasonable adjustments are in place. As a specialist advisor lead and model positive behaviour plans to support and meet any Learning Disability, Neurodiverse and or Mental Health needs of children and young people when attending hospital. Work in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team and external agencies to agreed and achieve high standards of care.

Support the Team Manager by taking an active role to lead and guide team members and assist with management tasks such as rostering and coordinating the team

Support hospital ward staff in their care and management of children and young people. Advocate for children and young people with Mental Health, Learning Disability and or Neurodiverse needs and their families.

Attend MDT care planning meetings and work in partnership with departments and agencies to ensure care delivered is aligned to NHS Standards and legal frameworks.

Build and deliver education and training for staff to enable and empower their professional development. Mentor and supervise junior staff and students providing support and advice.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-SHCG-8258373-RL4

Job locations

RMCH/MCS

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Learning Disability
• Evidence of relevant study and continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of supporting learners in practice
• Positive Behavioural Support Training

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of key issues for mental health, learning disability and autism in the acute setting
• Demonstrates knowledge of governance issues in acute setting for Children/Young People in acute setting

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of the impact of this role in the acute setting
• Demonstrates knowledge of Restrictive Interventions

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health area/with individuals with mental health needs, a learning disability, autism or both
• Experience of applying Positive Behaviour Support
• Experience of working on own and as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support staff

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of working in the acute setting
• National and local links with Learning relevant networks
• Audit experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - Learning Disability Evidence of relevant study and continuing professional development Desirable Experience of supporting learners in practice Positive Behavioural Support Training Knowledge Essential Demonstrates knowledge of key issues for mental health, learning disability and autism in the acute setting Demonstrates knowledge of governance issues in acute setting for Children/Young People in acute setting Desirable Demonstrates awareness of the impact of this role in the acute setting Demonstrates knowledge of Restrictive Interventions Experience Essential Experience of working in a health area/with individuals with mental health needs, a learning disability, autism or both Experience of applying Positive Behaviour Support Experience of working on own and as part of a team Ability to supervise and support staff Desirable Experience of working with children and young people Experience of working in the acute setting National and local links with Learning relevant networks Audit 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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RMCH/MCS

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RMCH/MCS

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Pulmonary Function department is looking for a committed individual to join a friendly and high-performing team, as a Band 5 Respiratory Healthcare Science Practitioner.

This is a fantastic opportunity ideal for a trainee who has just completed the Practitioner Training Programme or ARTP Practitioner certificate. In this role you will be expected to be performing routine respiratory diagnostic measurements. The role will be centred at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Depending on skills and experience on appointment you will complete a period of orientation and/or additional training. Once complete you will practice as an independent practitioner and will be responsible for:

The diagnostic tests and treatments carried out within the department and wards.

Contributing to the smooth day to day running of services reporting to the managerial lead on a regular basis.

Performing unsupervised, all routine techniques within the lung function laboratory. To include spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer (TLco), plethysmography and reversibility testing.

Ensuring data quality by undertaking equipment calibration and quality control for all tests performed within the laboratory.

Ensuring the technical quality of assessment complies with published national guidelines, departmental SOP's and guidelines.

Supporting senior staff in the supervision and training of Junior Staff.

Contributing to service improvement and development.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

349-MRI-8226032-RL4

Job locations

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/MSc in Respiratory Healthcare Science or equivalent
• Registered or working towards registration with RCCP

Desirable

• Mentorship/education training
• Registration with HCPC
• Registered with a relevant professional organisation (ARTP)

Experience

Essential

• Experience and proven competence in routine measurements in respiratory physiology
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working with numbers

Desirable

• Minimum of three years' experience at trainee leve

Skills

Essential

• Ability to perform appropriate respiratory physiological diagnostic procedures without direct supervision
• Able to use own initiative
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Ability to motivate patients to perform tests to required standards
• Ability to motivate staff
• Ability to influence change
• Ability to diffuse conflict
• Good IT skills
• Enthusiastic personality

Desirable

• Ability to analyse and interpret routine and complex lung function data

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of routine respiratory physiology practices
• Specialist knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
• Understands the role of respiratory physiology within the NHS
• Understands the general organisation within the NHS
• An awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc in Respiratory Healthcare Science or equivalent Registered or working towards registration with RCCP Desirable Mentorship/education training Registration with HCPC Registered with a relevant professional organisation (ARTP) Experience Essential Experience and proven competence in routine measurements in respiratory physiology Experience of working as part of a team Experience of working with numbers Desirable Minimum of three years' experience at trainee leve Skills Essential Ability to perform appropriate respiratory physiological diagnostic procedures without direct supervision Able to use own initiative Good communication and interpersonal skills Good organisation and time management skills Ability to motivate patients to perform tests to required standards Ability to motivate staff Ability to influence change Ability to diffuse conflict Good IT skills Enthusiastic personality Desirable Ability to analyse and interpret routine and complex lung function data Knowledge Essential Knowledge of routine respiratory physiology practices Specialist knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system Understands the role of respiratory physiology within the NHS Understands the general organisation within the NHS An awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity Desirable Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Ward 36 ,renal ward in Manchester royal infirmary is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Housekeeper to join our team. This is a full time position to help support the department with house keeping duties.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join Ward 36 as a Housekeeper. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the ward.

The post holder will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, stock management, and patient environment, helping to ensure a safe and welcoming setting for patients, visitors, and staff.

As a housekeeper, you will lead the Unit services such as catering, cleaning, equipment and suppliesand audits . The work can include but not limited to:

• talking to and reassuring patients
• ordering non-clinical supplies
• keeping the Unit clean and tidy
• preparing snacks and drinks
• reporting faults and expiration dates of equipment

Main duties of the job

Manchester Royal infirmary at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the leading Trust for teaching, research and specialist services in the North West of England.

We are seeking a motivated and committed Housekeeper to join our team. You will be working 37.5 hours per week.

This is an exciting and pivotal role in which you will work closely with the nursing and domestic staff to ensure a safe, clean and organised clinical environment.

You will take responsibility for ensuring that all medical equipment is clean and well maintained. You will undertake the ordering of stores and equipment on the ward, excellent computer skills are essential for this role. You will be responsible for assisting with obtaining feedback from our patients by using the What Matters To Me tracker and friend and family test. You will also be assisting the team in continuous quality improvement work.

You must be able to empathise with and consider patients as you go about your duties, you will have an organised and positive approach to ensure the tasks at hand are carried out in a timely, effective manner. Able to cope well under pressure, you will utilise excellent communication and team skills.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.At MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

349-MRI-8249236-RL4

Job locations

Ward 36, Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualifications
• Willingness to undertake professional development
• Excellent time management skills
• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with members of the public and staff
• Good written/verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to recognise own limitations and seek advice from senior colleagues
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to plan and prioritise time and workload
• Able to move and handle, according to Trust policy

Desirable

• Experience of working in an healthcare setting
• Basic computer skills
• Experience of working within a hospitality setting
• Experience of ordering and stock control

Person Specification Education Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualifications Willingness to undertake professional development Excellent time management skills Self motivated and enthusiastic Able to deal confidently and professionally with members of the public and staff Good written/verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to recognise own limitations and seek advice from senior colleagues Ability to work as part of a team Ability to plan and prioritise time and workload Able to move and handle, according to Trust policy Desirable Experience of working in an healthcare setting Basic computer skills Experience of working within a hospitality setting Experience of ordering and stock control

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 36, Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 36, Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The paediatric Spinal Surgery Department provides a secondary service, together with a busy tertiary service which forms a large proportion of our workload. We have specialist services for neuromuscular scoliosis, neurofibromatosis and metabolic disorders some of which are internationally recognised. We are the only paediatric spinal surgery provider for Greater Manchester and we provide neuromuscular and metabolic services to a much larger area.

Tertiary paediatric spinal services include those for children with neuro-muscular, syndromic, congenital and idiopathic scoliosis along with all routine spinal conditions in children.

The paediatric spinal surgeons comprise part of a multidisciplinary team which also includes Nurse Specialists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

Due to the short-term nature of the role, the successful candidate must hold a current registration with the GMC at the time of application, whether it be an active licence, ceased licence or a pending application -MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for vacancies less than 12 months fixed term. Candidates who do not fit this criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage.

Please note: MFT is not a right to work sponsoring organisation for Tier 5. Should a candidate require Tier 5 sponsorship, they must apply through the Academy of Royal College via the MTI Scheme.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of this role would be to provide a clinical service in Spinal surgery including elective clinics, elective lists and ward supervision.

The role will also support the Paediatric Orthopaedic junior doctor on call rota every one in three Fridays.

Qualified FRCS and at least four years' full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in orthopaedic surgery or as a fixed term specialty trainee in orthopaedic surgery or shall have the equivalent experience and competencies. In addition at least two year's experience should have been gained in a post involving paediatric cases.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-SPH-8066461-RL4

Job locations

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Medical Degree
• Significant full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in orthopaedic surgery or as a fixed term specialty trainee in orthopaedic surgery
• Experience of spinal surgery
• Postgraduate Qualification

Desirable

• FRCS
• Experience of paediatric spinal surgery

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council and Licensed to practice

Audit

Essential

• Experience of Audit

Academic Achievements

Desirable

• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
• Research & Publications

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Organisation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team working Skills

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Medical Degree Significant full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in orthopaedic surgery or as a fixed term specialty trainee in orthopaedic surgery Experience of spinal surgery Postgraduate Qualification Desirable FRCS Experience of paediatric spinal surgery Other Requirements Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council and Licensed to practice Audit Essential Experience of Audit Academic Achievements Desirable Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training Research & Publications Interpersonal Skills Essential Organisation Skills Communication Skills Team working Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Joining our Public Health Team as the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (HDAP) Operational Manager, youll play a pivotal role in delivering Hampshire's response to domestic abuse, supporting the implementation of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and helping to improve outcomes for adults, children and families across the county.

In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (HDAP) Strategic Partnership Manager, to help drive a complex and ambitious programme of partnership activity. Bringing together colleagues from local authorities, health, housing, policing, criminal justice and the voluntary and community sector, you'll ensure that strategic priorities are translated into meaningful action that supports victims and survivors, strengthens communities and helps make Hampshire a safer place for everyone.

Main duties of the job

• Support the delivery and monitoring of Hampshire's Domestic Abuse Strategy and Action Plan.
• Coordinate the work of the Partnership Board and delivery groups, ensuring priorities are translated into action.
• Lead and manage projects that improve services and outcomes for those affected by domestic abuse.
• Develop and review policies, procedures and best practice guidance with partner organisations.
• Monitor performance, analyse data and report progress, risks and outcomes to partnership leaders.
• Lead scrutiny, assurance and learning activity, including work arising from Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews and other review processes.
• Build strong partnerships across local authorities, health, housing, policing and the voluntary and community sector to drive collaborative change.

About us

• The opportunity to influence and shape county-wide domestic abuse priorities and services in a challenging and rewarding role where your work will directly contribute to better outcomes for victims, survivors and families.
• The chance to work alongside a wide range of expert partners across local government, health, policing, housing and the voluntary sector.
• Benefit from a collaborative and supportive working environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Domestic Abuse Strategy and Partnership Manager, Domestic Abuse Programme Manager, Domestic Abuse Service Development Manager, Domestic Abuse Partnership Manager, Strategic Partnership Manager (Domestic Abuse), Domestic Abuse Partnership Delivery Manager, Programme Manager, Partnership Development Manager, Policy and Partnership Manager, Safeguarding Partnership Manager

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Senior Clinical Fellow to join our HIV Department at the North Middlesex University Hospital for a period of 6 months.

This is an excellent and unique opportunity for trainees interested in a career in or broadening their experience of HIV and Infectious diseases, and to develop their skills working within a dedicated and experienced multidisciplinary team.

The post will include audit and quality improvement.

You will work along-side specialist trainees in Acute Medicine/GUM/HIV/ID, and under Consultant supervision. This post is based in the Alexander Pringle Centre at North Middlesex University Hospital. There are opportunities for education and learning in management of HIV care, working with the ID team, Sexual Health and acute medical colleagues.

Prior experience in HIV and Sexual health, while desirable, is not essential, as training will be provided. Although the experience and training provided to the appointee are the same as provided to registrars in training, this post is not recognised for training.

Main duties of the job

Daily review and management of inpatients under the direct care of the HIV team

Conduct Registrar-led ward rounds

Weekly or twice-weekly review of inpatients under the care of other teams

Outpatient HIV clinics, under consultant supervision

Daily doctor review of emergency patients; review blood results; antiretroviral prescribing

Perform administrative duties arising from inpatients and outpatient clinics

Contributing to audit and quality improvement projects

Presenting cases at the North Central London (NCL) HIV Monthly MDT or at the NHNN Neuroencephalitis meeting, as well as other local and national meetings.

About us

The Alexander Pringle centre (APC) is a self-contained outpatient unit based in the North Middlesex Hospital and offers general HIV outpatient and inpatient care. It serves the local population of Enfield and Haringey, and has approximately 1500 patients.

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/