Job summary

• The Band 5 rotational role provides experience in a variety of settings across UHCW and may be placed within any of the services supported by UHCW Dietitians.
• Provides a professional dietetic service for adults and paediatrics, across a range of general medical and surgical inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and the community at UHCW.
• Assesses and treats own workload of patients / clients and maintains associated records, with support as necessary from Senior colleagues.
• Liaises with dietetic colleagues and other members of hospital staff as necessary e.g. medical, nursing, catering and other health professionals.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of the Dietetic & SLT department, the post holder will be involved in a wide range of activities to support the patient journey. The post holder will adhere to the following:

Clinical

• To work autonomously to provide dietetic advice to adult and paediatric patients, their carers and staff with a range of medical conditions within in-patient, out-patient and community settings f within agreed protocols and guidelines and with support from senior colleagues when necessary including: Carry out nutritional assessments (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) to determine nutritional problem. Development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements, analysis of nutritional intakes sometimes using specialist IT systems, client centred goals and discharge planning including patients on artificial nutritional support) Prescription of dietary treatment and ACBS products for conditions where there are limited professional / clinical guidelines available Facilitation of group sessions to support patient knowledge and behaviour change.
• To be clinically competent to give dietetic advice, treatment and dietary counselling to patients in a variety of conditions across different settings.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AHP-B5-8263747

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Training and Education

• To participate in the clinical supervision of student dietitians, including planning timetables and undertaking tutorials.
• To carry out nutrition education & training for nurses, support workers, catering and medical staff as required.

Professional

• To keep up to date with developments in dietetics participating in appropriate training and development activities
• To actively participate and contribute to departmental clinical supervision group to ensure regular evaluation of practice through peer review.
• To participate in the preparation and update of dietary information and resources.
• To support and participate in dietetic staff meetings, sharing knowledge, evaluating, and improving service delivery.
• To participate in the departments Clinical Governance programme including evidence-based practice workshops, clinical audit and reporting of clinical risks.
• To document patient activity data in accordance with trust and professional standards.
• To comment on nutrition & dietetic guidelines and procedures and proposes changes to working practice.
• To participate in personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner working within the BDA Code of professional conduct and HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency (Dietitians).
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of the profile of the Dietetic profession.
• To ensure that all Trust wide and departmental standards and guidelines are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of total care, to all who encounter services provided by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities Training and Education To participate in the clinical supervision of student dietitians, including planning timetables and undertaking tutorials. To carry out nutrition education & training for nurses, support workers, catering and medical staff as required. Professional To keep up to date with developments in dietetics participating in appropriate training and development activities To actively participate and contribute to departmental clinical supervision group to ensure regular evaluation of practice through peer review. To participate in the preparation and update of dietary information and resources. To support and participate in dietetic staff meetings, sharing knowledge, evaluating, and improving service delivery. To participate in the departments Clinical Governance programme including evidence-based practice workshops, clinical audit and reporting of clinical risks. To document patient activity data in accordance with trust and professional standards. To comment on nutrition & dietetic guidelines and procedures and proposes changes to working practice. To participate in personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives. To work as an autonomous practitioner working within the BDA Code of professional conduct and HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency (Dietitians). Contributes to the development and maintenance of the profile of the Dietetic profession. To ensure that all Trust wide and departmental standards and guidelines are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of total care, to all who encounter services provided by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oBSc in Dietetics or equivalent oDietitian Registered with HCPC

Desirable

• oBDA member (or application submitted)

Experience

Essential

• oDietetic placement experience in a variety of NHS settings.

Desirable

• oExperience in an acute NHS hospital during B or C clinical placement. oAn interest in both adult and paediatric patient care oAn interest in community and acute settings oRecent post qualification dietetic experience oExperience of working in a health or social care setting

Knowledge

Essential

• oUp to date dietetic professional knowledge acquired through degree

Desirable

• oMulti-cultural awareness oAn awareness of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children

Skills

Essential

• oAble to communicate with clients or their carers using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills oAble to analyse information and to make judgements on dietetic issues oAble to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds, without risk of misunderstanding oAble to plan and prioritise own caseload using time management skills oKeyboard skills

Desirable

• oIT skills to support clinical practice (e.g. patient information systems, e-mail, internet, literature search, dietary analysis, word processing, presentation packages)

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBSc in Dietetics or equivalent oDietitian Registered with HCPC Desirable oBDA member (or application submitted) Experience Essential oDietetic placement experience in a variety of NHS settings. Desirable oExperience in an acute NHS hospital during B or C clinical placement. oAn interest in both adult and paediatric patient care oAn interest in community and acute settings oRecent post qualification dietetic experience oExperience of working in a health or social care setting Knowledge Essential oUp to date dietetic professional knowledge acquired through degree Desirable oMulti-cultural awareness oAn awareness of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children Skills Essential oAble to communicate with clients or their carers using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills oAble to analyse information and to make judgements on dietetic issues oAble to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds, without risk of misunderstanding oAble to plan and prioritise own caseload using time management skills oKeyboard skills Desirable oIT skills to support clinical practice (e.g. patient information systems, e-mail, internet, literature search, dietary analysis, word processing, presentation packages) Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work 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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band 6 Hospital Liaison Practitioner within the Adult Mental Health Hospital Liaison Team.

Location - Woodlands Unit, Rotherham Foundation Hospital Trust Site

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our Hospital Liaison Team.

Your role will be to provide Urgent and Emergency response to Mental Health Referrals from The Rotherham Foundation Trust (TRFT) with whom we work in close partnership. You will undertake full bio-psychosocial assessments and contribute to providing safe and supported discharge plans. You will work closely with TRFT staff to develop their knowledge of Mental Health- including involvement in delivering training and supporting TRFT staff to develop positive working practices which put the patient at the centre of their own care and promote parity of esteem.

Main duties of the job

You will be a knowledgeable and a competent practitioner with excellent assessment and risk assessment skills, the ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate the confidence and ability to work autonomously and as a member of the wider MDT. You will have experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs and have a willingness to continue your professional development.

The team works over a 24/7 period, and this involves a flexible duty rota covering this period. Full-time applications will only be considered.

For additional information please contact:

Luke Lovett - Mental Health Hospital Liaison Team Manager on 03000 215 652

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 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 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0762

Job locations

The Woodlands

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

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

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
• Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
• An understanding of current mental health issues

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN or Registered Social Worker
• Evidence of post registration training
• ENB 998 or other approved mentor qualification or mentor qualification appropriate to discipline - or willingness to complete.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN
• Professional experience of working in acute adult mental health
• Experience of MDT working
• Skills in coordinating and planning inter-agency approaches in mental health care
• Experience of assessing and managing risk

Skills

Desirable

• Excellent report/assessment writing skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
• Understanding of the CPA process
• Excellent assessment skills, including risk assessment

Person Specification Knowledge Essential Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care An understanding of current mental health issues Qualifications Essential RMN or Registered Social Worker Evidence of post registration training ENB 998 or other approved mentor qualification or mentor qualification appropriate to discipline - or willingness to complete. Experience Essential Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN Professional experience of working in acute adult mental health Experience of MDT working Skills in coordinating and planning inter-agency approaches in mental health care Experience of assessing and managing risk Skills Desirable Excellent report/assessment writing skills Good IT skills Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team Understanding of the CPA process Excellent assessment skills, including risk assessment

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

The Woodlands

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

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

The Woodlands

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

ITOC Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Band 6: £38,682 - £46,580

37.5 Hours/Week The service runs 0800-1800 across 7 days (1 in 4 weekends).

Permanent

Main duties of the job

The Integrated Transfer of Care (ITOC) Team is a dynamic and multi-skilled team consisting of nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and Assistant Practitioners. We also work in alignment with social services and other Locala community services. Our purpose is to support a safe and timely hospital discharge of people who are medically fit, and no longer need hospital care, to a place more suitable to the person's needs. Assessments and care provision can then be tailored to support people to regain strengths and skills so that they can live as independently as possible. We also aim to avoid admission for patients in A&E and Frailty departments who require intervention to allow them to be discharged home.

The main priority of the team is to consider home first with ongoing community interventions, if required The ITOC model aims to support better outcomes for people leaving hospital by: Reducing the time people spend in hospital when they no longer need acute care preventing hospital acquired infections and 'deconditioning' (the loss of strength and independence) Assessing people in a more appropriate environment than the hospital giving a more accurate indication of their strengths and needs Providing multidisciplinary reablement and rehabilitation plans, and if necessary short-term care and support, to help people gain and re-gain independence, preventing or reducing need for longer term care.

About us

About us

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy: -

• Flexible working-We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.

• Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%

• Development opportunities We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0534-26-0010

Job locations

Mill Hill Health Centre 86 Dalton Green Lane Huddersfield,

Liversedge

HD5 9TS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about the duties and responsibilities of these roles, please follow the link to the Locala careers site, job search page and the Job Description and Person Specification is available to view within the vacancy.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details about the duties and responsibilities of these roles, please follow the link to the Locala careers site, job search page and the Job Description and Person Specification is available to view within the vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Experience Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document.

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

Locala Health and Wellbeing

Address

Mill Hill Health Centre 86 Dalton Green Lane Huddersfield,

Liversedge

HD5 9TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Locala Health and Wellbeing

Address

Mill Hill Health Centre 86 Dalton Green Lane Huddersfield,

Liversedge

HD5 9TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The successful candidate will be appointed at Band 6 or Band 7, depending on their previous experience, knowledge and clinical competence. A structured development pathway will be available for candidates appointed at Band 6 to support progression to Band 7.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate cardiac nurse to join the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Nurse Specialist Team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover.

This is an opportunity to join a specialist regional service providing person-centred care to adults living with congenital heart disease across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man. The successful candidate will work closely with cardiologists, specialist nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.

The role will involve providing specialist nursing care, advice, education and support to patients, families and carers, delivering ACHD outpatient clinics and contributing to the assessment, management and ongoing care of patients with complex congenital heart conditions.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your specialist expertise within an experienced regional ACHD service and make a meaningful difference to patients living with congenital heart disease.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing care and support to adults with congenital heart disease across the regional ACHD service. Key responsibilities will include delivering specialist ACHD outpatient clinics, providing expert advice and education to patients and families, supporting the assessment and ongoing management of patients with complex congenital heart conditions, and coordinating care across the multidisciplinary and regional service.

The role will also involve supporting specialist clinics, including transition, cardiac maternity and outreach services, contributing to patient education and self-management, and promoting continuity and quality of care. The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and contribute to education, service development and the ongoing improvement of ACHD nursing services.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed information regarding the main responsibilities, duties and requirements of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please do not hesitate to contact me using the details provided below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Relevant post-registration qualification in a cardiac speciality
• Evidence of postgraduate study and ongoing continuing professional development relevant to the role
• Mentorship / practice assessor qualification, or equivalent experience in supporting learners in practice

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
• MSc or working towards a Master's level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, Cardiology, or a relevant speciality
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Advanced assessment / clinical examination qualification
• Teaching or education qualification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent clinical documentation and record keeping
• Ability to work autonomously in a complex and demanding environment
• Ability to make challenging clinical decisions and manage risk
• Ability to assess, prioritise and manage patients with complex needs
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and electronic clinical information systems.
• Ability to use clinical information to support patient care and service improvement

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of Adult Congenital Heart Disease and the needs of the ACHD population.
• Experience of working within a specialist cardiac service
• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of quality improvement and service development.
• Competent in the use of databases and spreadsheets

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in cardiology at Band 6 or above.
• Experience of working within a cardiac specialist service.
• Experience in the assessment and management of acutely unwell patients
• Experience of delivering education and teaching to staff and patients.
• Experience of working autonomously and managing complex patients

Desirable

• Experience of working within adult or paediatric congenital heart disease
• Experience of delivering presentations at local, regional or national level
• Experience of participating in research or quality improvement projects.
• Evidence of contributing to publications or peer-reviewed work
• Experience of contributing to education or academic programmes

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Patient and family focused
• Effective team worker
• Dynamic and adaptable
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Excellent communicator
• Accountable and professional
• Committed to continuous improvement

Desirable

• Demonstrates leadership and acts as a positive role model
• Confident in supporting others
• Proactive in identifying and implementing improvements
• Resilient and able to manage change effectively
• Committed to developing self and others.

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).

Job summary

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST

We are at an exciting time, with the introduction of a Rolling National Lung Cancer Screening programme across Cheshire and Merseyside. The Lung Cancer Screening programme enables the early detection of lung cancer in order to save lives across Cheshire and Merseyside, in areas where significant impact can be made from the recognition of early stage lung cancer and offering curative treatment.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Associate/ Assistant Practitioner to join our Lung Cancer Screening Service working across Cheshire and Merseyside. The post holder should have a background in Respiratory Medicine where they will undertake telephone assessments to screen and refer for a low dose CT chest scans to help to identify early stages of lung cancer.

We're looking for individuals who love a challenge and strive for excellence in the way they work and candidates with a passion for respiratory medicine. These role demands the ability to be innovative, flexible and a strong team player and also be able to work autonomously.

The post holder will undertake telephone assessments. Using a validated risk assessment tool, the individual may be referred for a low dose CT scan. It is the practitioner's responsibility to use Every Contact Counts for onward referrals

Main duties of the job

Provide lung health checks consultations via telephone to our eligible population

Smoking Cessation

Health Promotion and Education

Making every contact count

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq

Job description

Job responsibilities

Monitor health, safety and security of self and others to promote best practice.

Maintain and ensure observation of robust quality assurance measures to meet national standards

Contribute towards the monitoring standards of care and participate in the improvement of care through audit and research

Promote patient and public involvement activities in specialist area leading to service improvement and attend local initiatives particularly to promote Targeted Lung Health Check Service.

Maintain, clear, concise, legible and contemporaneous patient records at all times in line with Trust policy

Participate fully in clinical supervision sessions arranged by the Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor.

Understand the processes involved in evidence based care and have knowledge of where to obtain evidence.

Work collaboratively with the professional agencies to ensure patient needs are met.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patient, cares/relatives and multi-disciplinary teams

Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

Actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs

Act in ways that support peoples equality, diversity and rights.

Undertake specific training / workshop sessions as identified by the department and national team required to undertake the job role

Undertake relevant training / workshop sessions as identified on performance review for continuing professional development.

Undertake mandatory training in line with departmental and Trust policies.

Develop own skills and knowledge with assistance from others, identifying learning required to undertake the job role

Provide information and support to junior or new staff when it will help with their development or help them meet their work demands

This job description reflects the need to cultivate the service. It will evolve with the continuing expansion of the service and will be reviewed through mutual agreement between the post holder and the line manager.

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others

Act in ways that support peoples equality, diversity and rights.

Awareness of LHCH policies and procedures

Comply with all local policies, procedures and guidelines.

Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations.

Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities.

Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented.

Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc. are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to.

Identify and assess risks to themselves and others.

Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken.

Ensure accidents are reported and recorded.

Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety that cannot be affected within their resources

Work within own level of professional competency, maintaining knowledge and skills in smoking cessation and tobacco addiction

A high level of attention to detail and who works well within set procedures

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others

Report and escalate any issues or concern regarding patient care as and when they arise

Assist in the evaluation of service delivery, identify areas of improvement and support the initiation of change

Support the team to evaluate and improve service provision

Assist in the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources within the service.

Understand the principles of motivational interviewing and seek to apply these in all patient interactions

Maintain an up to date knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications and cautions as applicable to each.

Maintain an up to date knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment and communicate these as appropriate to clinical staff and the actions to be taken should they occur.

Undertake any further specialist training as stipulated by national bodies such as National Centre for Smoking Cessation & Training (NCSCT) or National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Responding to and actioning emails where needed

Undertake other duties that may be required from time to time and that are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade

Involve patients, carers and relatives in the giving of information regarding the project and in the delivery of care

Exercise judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care in line with the project protocol

Contribute to the development of services. Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.

Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff and report any concern.

A team player who is supportive, reliable and trustworthy

Someone who is approachable, dedicated and hardworking

Motivate and empower patients to address nicotine addiction by brief intervention

Knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications and cautions as applicable to each.

Knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment

Provide sensitive, complex information to patients, carers, relatives and professionals regarding the project

Respond to patient queries regarding the lung health check process and their outcome

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Foundation degree or Nurse Associate Qualification or relevant NHS experience at Band 4

Desirable

• Current NCSCT Practitioner Certification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a healthcare or NHS environment
• Evidence of personal development within your current role
• Experience of adopting motivational interviewing techniques in practice and providing health promotion

Desirable

• Knowledge and or experience in use of EMIS.
• Knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications, and cautions. Knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment
• Experience of working with patients displaying challenging behaviours

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Competent IT keyboard and software skills able to use Microsoft suite of programmes, clinical IT systems (eg. Dashboard) and navigate Trust intranet.
• Excellent communication skills and listening skills to develop a rapport and establish an effective therapeutic relationship with patients
• Able to deliver information in professional manner and refer questions to others where appropriate.
• Self-motivating, displays an enthusiasm and drive for health improvement
• Good time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ability to develop and sustain professional interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Adherence to Trust Values and Behaviours
• Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of role development and identification of areas to develop
• Is reliable, flexible, adaptable, and able to respond to change.
• Is self-aware, able to initiate and manage self-change with support when necessary.
• Ability to identify and respond to own strengths and limitations both personal and professional e.g. seeking guidance and support as necessary.

Other

Essential

• Access to an effective method of transport and willing to use vehicle in course of duties and be insure appropriately

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nurse with respiratory/cancer experience to join the lung cancer team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The "Liverpool Lung Cancer Unit" is a well established partnership within the University Hospital Liverpool Group. The clinical team work acrossLiverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Diagnostic Treatment Centre and the Royal Liverpool Hospital sites.

Providing and advocating a high standard of diagnostic and treatment services to its local population. This is reflected in the excellent outcomes achieved and the high level of patient satisfaction reported.

The Lung Cancer CNS role is pivotal in facilitating an individualised diagnostic pathway for each of their patients and providing the specialist care and support they require.

With a drive for innovation, as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be involved in developing the service in order to support the delivery of the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway and local Cancer nursing strategy.

The team would welcome informal enquires prior to application / interview.

Main duties of the job

Main duties:

• Act as a key worker; delivering evidence based, personalised care through holistic assessment, care planning and evaluation of care for patients with suspected and diagnosed lung cancer, through the diagnostic pathway, through to treatment. This might be via a virtual, clinic or inpatient setting.
• To identify and support patients who are vulnerable. Enabling them to have a smooth journey through the lung cancer pathway.
• To work at an enhanced level to plan and provide clinical care and psychological support to patients with a suspected/known cancer diagnosis who have complex needs.
• To provide specialised advice to patients and their carers in relation to a cancer diagnosis and its treatment.
• To manage a complex caseload independently, utilising resources efficiently and promoting timely interventions for patients.
• To liaise effectively between the multidisciplinary team across healthcare providers to optimise patients outcomes.
• To be a expert resource for peers across the healthcare organisations with regard to the lung cancer specialism.
• Maintain high quality records to underpin audit activity and proactively engage in service development.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq

Job description

Job responsibilities

Refer to Job description which identifies the main duties and responsibilities under the headings: Clinical, Leadership, Management/Operational and Advocacy responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN
• Post-basic specialist qualification relevant to specialty
• First degree
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Masters
• Research qualification
• Recordable specialist qualification
• Independent Nurse Prescriber
• Management qualification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• In depth specialist knowledge
• Teaching/assessment skills
• Organisation and negotiation skills
• Effective communicator
• Leadership & motivation skills
• Evidence of audit and change management ability
• Computer literate
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
• Flexibility, able to travel between sites
• Demonstrates enthusiasm with recognition of own limitations
• Assertive, confident & diplomatic
• Personal and professional maturity
• Root cause analysis

Desirable

• Evidence of leading and facilitating change
• ECDL

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable Post-reg experience
• Evidence of undertaking the relevant speciality successfully at Band 6
• Extensive clinical experience
• Evidence of the application of management/leadership skills and managing staff
• Involvement in audit

Desirable

• Experience as a specialist nurse
• Participation in research

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Inclusivity
• Making a Difference
• People Centred
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork

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).

Job summary

We're looking for a highly organised and proactiveTAVI Administration Co-ordinator to play a vital role in supporting our specialist TAVI service and helping clinicians deliver outstanding patient care.

This is far more than a traditional administrative role you'll be at the centre of a fast paced, highly skilled clinical team, ensuring the smooth running of the service and providing the accurate, timely information that directly supports clinical decision making at Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.

Main duties of the job

The TAVI Administration Co-ordinator will provide a comprehensive administrative service to support and cover the TAVI service and ensure the effective management of accurate and timely data to enable clinical decision-making at Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.

The post-holder will coordinate, proactively manage and track patients against the National Referral to Treatment (RTT) Standards. They will escalate problems to Divisional management and the TAVI Team in a timely manner so that remedial action can be taken where necessary to ensure the RTT targets are met.

The post holder will also coordinate the audio typing of clinical and non clinical correspondence within the service line and organise patient admissions and pre-operative appointments.

The post-holder will coordinate all aspects of the patient pathway in the TAVI service line and be responsible for prioritising work, reviewing work practices, setting up, managing and ensuring effective running of MDT meetings when required.

In addition the TAVI Administration Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring all patients referred for TAVI are monitored and tracked, and ensuring information is communicated to the appropriate clinical and administrative staff within the Trust. The post-holder will work across management teams.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq

Job description

Job responsibilities

Managing MDT Meetings

Coordination and management of the TAVI MDT meetings ensuring that dates and venues for the weekly meetings are booked for the full year and that all TAVI MDT members are aware of the details for the meetings.

Ensuring all TAVI referrals are tracked and highlighted for discussion at TAVI MDT meetings, when results etc are available.

Ensuring TAVI MDT members know which patients are listed for TAVIMDT meeting discussion so they can prepare slides, results and x-rays etc.

Ensuring that case notes, diagnostic test results, x-rays, audio/visual equipment etc., are available for each patient.

Ensuring an attendance register is kept; proformas outlining patient treatment options/decisions are completed.

Keeping orderly filing systems for TAVI MDT documentation for review by Peer Review Teams.

Tracking and Case Management

Work closely with consultants, specialist nurses, clerical and other staff to deliver a coordinated, consistent tracking and information service.

Monitor the patients progress on the pathway and check daily to ensure that escalation points are adhered to.

Ensure patients are booked into next events in line with national standards & Trust policies, communicating with key personnel to action fast-tracking etc where required.

Highlight to Service Managers for escalation, those patients whose progress is likely to fall outside the agreed timescales.

Ensure that patients who are suspended in line with the RTT guidance have their pathway adjusted and reinstated as appropriate.

Liaise with other departments to ensure that investigations, opinions and treatments are sought in a timely fashion.

Coordinating audio-typing of clinical and non-clinical correspondence within the service line and within set timescales.

Ensuring patient access policy is adhered to

Weekly Performance Management Meetings

Ensure preparation for weekly tracking/performance meetings, including patient pathway information from Patient Tracking List (PTL) reports, is completed.

Present information to the Service Manager prior to all performance meetings.

Escalation of Actions

Monitor the agreed timescales in the Trusts Escalation Policy.

Escalate actions at the various levels as outlined in the policy

Ensure that all relevant information is provided to the staff responsible for initiating escalation and alerts.

Reporting Breaches of the Target

Identify breaches via the tracking systems, in accordance with the RTT guidance, and report these to key staff within the Trust.

Ensure all breaches are identified and an initial report sent weekly to members of the TAVI team and Service Managers.

Communication

Gather information from various sources to ensure that the patient benefits from improved and speedier communication.

Communicate with key departments (diagnostics, clinic bookings etc.,) to ascertain if treatments conducted and to update records and databases.

Organise, coordinate and present patient information to the weekly TAVI MDT meeting and communicate aspects of care requiring completion to clinical staff at these meetings.

Communicate information on the patients progress on the care pathway to service managers and other staff at weekly tracking meetings to prevent breaches of the standards.

Liaise and communicate RTT guidance and definitions to key staff within the Trust.

Communicating with patients and patient relatives over the telephone, responding to their queries in a caring, sensitive and reassuring manner. Use initiative when dealing with and resolving patient enquiries, escalating as appropriate.

Communicating with other Hospitals and external agencies

Setting up and maintaining e-mail groups, will be expected to use Intranet and Internet.

Providing information to staff in other departments.

Policy & Service Development

Being aware of and adhering to administrative procedures and protocols relevant to the post.

Observing the provisions of and adhering to all Trust policies and procedures

Required to comment on, implement and adhere to secretarial / administrative procedures and protocols.

Data Management

Administration of waiting lists for elective procedures, organising pre-op appointments and admissions

Using Waiting List functionality on PAS

Planning and scheduling theatre/cath lab lists, according to patients clinical priority and length of wait

Recording all information as required on PAS including amendments

General

Attending team meetings where required

Maintaining confidentiality and abide by the Data Protection Act.

Being familiar with and following health and safety policy and procedures and to be aware of individual responsibilities under legislation, drawing any areas of potential risk to the attention of managers

Ensuring completion of timely PDR/Appraisal process with designated line manager

Being able to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours (outlined in staff handbook) at all times

Undertaking any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the band

The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualification and Education

Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• PAS
• Microsoft Office
• Conversant with Secretarial procedures/administrative practice
• Medical Terminology
• Previous Secretarial/ Office experience
• Supervision/ delegation of tasks
• Working in a team
• Maintaining Confidentiality
• Waiting List Management
• Audio Typing

Desirable

• Digital dictation systems
• Patient Pathway Management
• Previous NHS experience
• Advanced Keyboard Skills

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Reliable
• Works to a high standard and good attention to detail
• Adaptable to change
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Flexible
• Working well to meet targets and deadlines.
• Positive and pro-active approach to work
• Sensitive and Caring
• Able to work on own initiative
• Accountable

Desirable

• problem solving

Values & Behaviors

Essential

• Flexible
• positive approach to work
• diplomatic and calm under pressure
• ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes in work circumstances
• reliable and self motivated
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Effective organisational, prioritising and time management skills
• demonstrate a proactive approach to work
• Strong interpersonal skills, concise verbal and written communication skills
• Inclusive & Person centred

Job summary

To provide leadership, specialist advice and Occupational Therapy interventions as part of the neurological rehabilitation services, working as a key member of a wider multidisciplinary team for both in and out patients. This will involve working flexibly throughout the Trust and working within a seven day therapy service.

To be part of the Specialist Rehabilitation Services within the Trust, working within outpatient neurological rehabilitation, with a specific focus on traumatic brain injury. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet both Trust and national targets and standards.

To provide supervision and teaching for Occupational Therapists, students and assistants working within the speciality as well as providing multidisciplinary education, advice and support.

If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, pleaseensureyou have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their supportpriorto submitting your application.

Please be aware that there isno guaranteethat you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approvalbeforeapplying as you are applying or aSecondment.

If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Main duties of the job

• To use specialist skills to perform advanced assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, cognitive, psychological and social needs.
• To develop and deliver individualised treatment programme to patients with neurological conditions.
• To hold responsibility for own caseload, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular reflective and clinical reasoning sessions.
• To liaise with other Occupational Therapy and MDT colleagues to provide a flexible service during pressure times, due to workload or staffing difficulties.
• To participate in the training and supervision of Junior Therapists and Assistants.
• To work and liaise with external agencies as required

Application closing date: 14th September 2026

Interview date: 28th September 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-4326

Job locations

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

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Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree
• Current driving licence

Desirable

• Post qualification training related to neurology
• Accredited fieldwork educator
• Membership of Specialist Section for Neurological Practice.

Knowldege

Essential

• Basic theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, psychology, medicine and surgery
• Comprehensive working knowledge of head injury and other neurological conditions.

Desirable

• A working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience within neuro, specifically traumatic brain injury
• Extensive experience working with an MDT

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating therapy groups
• Experience of working with patients with significant psychological distress.
• Experience of administering and analysing a variety of cognitive assessments.

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Ability to use a risk assessment approach to maximise patients' function and safety
• Planning and organisational skills to enable effective management of own patient workload

Desirable

• To have experience of complex discharge planning including the DST process (or equivalent) and liaison with external agencies

Person Specification Education and Training Essential Occupational Therapy Degree Current driving licence Desirable Post qualification training related to neurology Accredited fieldwork educator Membership of Specialist Section for Neurological Practice. Knowldege Essential Basic theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, psychology, medicine and surgery Comprehensive working knowledge of head injury and other neurological conditions. Desirable A working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act Experience Essential Significant clinical experience within neuro, specifically traumatic brain injury Extensive experience working with an MDT Desirable Experience of facilitating therapy groups Experience of working with patients with significant psychological distress. Experience of administering and analysing a variety of cognitive assessments. Skills and Ability Essential Ability to use a risk assessment approach to maximise patients' function and safety Planning and organisational skills to enable effective management of own patient workload Desirable To have experience of complex discharge planning including the DST process (or equivalent) and liaison with external agencies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Due to internal promotion , we currently have opportunities for full and part time staff nurses in our state of the art Critical Care Unit, which consists of 18 Post Operative Critical Care beds, 12 Intensive Care beds. We are seeking individuals with a commitment to the provision of high quality individualized patient care in a changing environment. You must be able to demonstrate effective communication, initiative, drive and a willingness to learn.

Applicants should be fully registered with NMC and have critical care experience

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the Critical Care environment.

They will be required to care for acutecardiothoracic post operative patients who are Level 2 or 3 or who are cared for within the Intensive care area.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

410-SUR-8261212

Job locations

Liverpool Heart chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

CLINICAL

Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the team leader when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.

Practice and promote an economic, effective and efficient nursing service.

Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies.

Will be required to supervise and demonstrate procedures to qualified and / or unqualified staff.

Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and uphold the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act.

Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and Clinical Quality.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.

Involve patient or carers in the planning and delivery of care.

Maintain the appropriate evidence based knowledge and skills to care for critically ill patients at level 2 and level 3.

Ensure effective lines of communication within the department multidisciplinary team. Providing information and support to patients / carers and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition

Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs

Recognize and respond efficiently to emergency situations.

MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP

Co-ordinate and manage own workload. Supervise others and participate in their education and development.

Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources.

Manages allocated workload without supervision.

Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others.

Liaise with other members of the Management Team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.

Appropriately delegates responsibilities to other members of the team when acting as team leader.

Maintain a Personal Development Plan and assist in the formulation and updating of Personal Development Plans of junior colleagues.

Reports all incidents, accidents and complaints to the ward / department manager and completes Trust incident forms.

Supports and supervise more junior staff.

Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order.

Report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fall below an

ORGANISATIONAL

The nurse will utilise Clinical Supervision and Peer Group Support. .

Participate in orientation, instruction and supervision of junior staff.

Assist in the promotion of a suitable learning environment for all staff.

Actively participates in ward / department teaching programmes.

Lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge / skills within the team, e.g. Link Nurse, Health Promotion Lead etc.

Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve own professional knowledge and competence.

Participate in the research, audit and development of new ideas, and assist with the implementation of research / audit findings in conjunction with other members of the ward / department team

Act as a Mentor and Assessor of nurses in training

Maintain personal record of professional development

PROFESSIONAL

Attend mandatory study days / in service training as per Trust policy

Maintain active status on NMC register

Always act in accordance with NMC and the LHCHs Code of Conduct and guiding documents

Adhere to Trust policy and procedure

Undertake Clinical Supervision

Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues

Maintain a professional portfolio

Acts consistently with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and encourages others to do so

Contribute to the contribution audit of care via the clinical quality monitoring group.

Participate in patient and public involvement activities.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.

And reports any behaviour undermining equality and diversity

QUALITY

All staff will

Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities.

Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented.

Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to.

Identify and assess risks to themselves and others.

Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken.

Ensure accidents are reported and recorded.

Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety

GENERAL STATEMENTS

CONFIDENTIALITY

All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.

The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.

SAFEGUARDING

All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.

Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees.

All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust.

This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.

Job description Job responsibilities PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES CLINICAL Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the team leader when changes in circumstances may affect patient care. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines. Practice and promote an economic, effective and efficient nursing service. Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies. Will be required to supervise and demonstrate procedures to qualified and / or unqualified staff. Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and uphold the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act. Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and Clinical Quality. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients. Involve patient or carers in the planning and delivery of care. Maintain the appropriate evidence based knowledge and skills to care for critically ill patients at level 2 and level 3. Ensure effective lines of communication within the department multidisciplinary team. Providing information and support to patients / carers and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs Recognize and respond efficiently to emergency situations. MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP Co-ordinate and manage own workload. Supervise others and participate in their education and development. Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources. Manages allocated workload without supervision. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others. Liaise with other members of the Management Team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care. Appropriately delegates responsibilities to other members of the team when acting as team leader. Maintain a Personal Development Plan and assist in the formulation and updating of Personal Development Plans of junior colleagues. Reports all incidents, accidents and complaints to the ward / department manager and completes Trust incident forms. Supports and supervise more junior staff. Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order. Report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fall below an ORGANISATIONAL The nurse will utilise Clinical Supervision and Peer Group Support. . Participate in orientation, instruction and supervision of junior staff. Assist in the promotion of a suitable learning environment for all staff. Actively participates in ward / department teaching programmes. Lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge / skills within the team, e.g. Link Nurse, Health Promotion Lead etc. Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve own professional knowledge and competence. Participate in the research, audit and development of new ideas, and assist with the implementation of research / audit findings in conjunction with other members of the ward / department team Act as a Mentor and Assessor of nurses in training Maintain personal record of professional development PROFESSIONAL Attend mandatory study days / in service training as per Trust policy Maintain active status on NMC register Always act in accordance with NMC and the LHCHs Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust policy and procedure Undertake Clinical Supervision Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues Maintain a professional portfolio Acts consistently with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and encourages others to do so Contribute to the contribution audit of care via the clinical quality monitoring group. Participate in patient and public involvement activities. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients. And reports any behaviour undermining equality and diversity QUALITY All staff will Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities. Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented. Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to. Identify and assess risks to themselves and others. Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken. Ensure accidents are reported and recorded. Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety GENERAL STATEMENTS CONFIDENTIALITY All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security. RISK MANAGEMENT The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner. The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified. SAFEGUARDING All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties. Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals. HEALTH AND WELLBEING The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees. All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust. This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• oRGN
• oWillingness to undertake specialty specific CPD (cardiothoracic course or equivalent
• oWillingness to undertake a mentorship course
• oDemonstrate commitment to continuous professional
• oPrevious 12 months experience

Desirable

• oEvidence of further study/Mentorship course or equivalent

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word
• oPossesses basic computer skills
• oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with the patients of varying level of understanding
• oAble to present factual information and deal with questions

Desirable

• oExperience of using electronic patient records
• Critical Care experience

Values & Behaviours

Desirable

• oCompassionate
• oSafe

Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential oRGN oWillingness to undertake specialty specific CPD (cardiothoracic course or equivalent oWillingness to undertake a mentorship course oDemonstrate commitment to continuous professional oPrevious 12 months experience Desirable oEvidence of further study/Mentorship course or equivalent Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word oPossesses basic computer skills oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with the patients of varying level of understanding oAble to present factual information and deal with questions Desirable oExperience of using electronic patient records Critical Care experience Values & Behaviours Desirable oCompassionate oSafe

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Christie Teenage and Young Adult. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a team dedicated to improving the lives of Teenagers and Young Adults (TYA) with cancer. The Youth Support Coordinator (YSC) will work with a wide range of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) colleagues based at the Christie and across the designated hospitals to ensure all TYA patients (aged 16-25) receive age appropriate care, high quality social and emotional support regardless of where they are treated.

Main duties of the job

The role will work closely with both YSC colleagues, other staff across designated hospitals and The Christie to provide co-ordinated support for young people whilst they are having treatment for cancer and up to 2 years after the completion of treatment.

To be successful in this role, you will be required to have a diploma or degree in a relevant qualification such as youth work, psychology, social sciences or play specialism and you will need to be able to demonstrate extensive experience of working with young people.

Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team, you will plan, develop and deliver programmes for young people which will meet their needs and help to support them. You will facilitate activities to bring young people together in the local community and across the North West and will provide 1:1 support for young people where needed.

An ability to work autonomously and be proactive is essential. Empathy, sensitivity and a sense of humour are also some of the key attributes you will bring to this role. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to meet needs of the service. Some evening and weekend work will be involved and the post holder must be able to drive, have their own car (mileage is paid for travel due to work) and travel across the region on a regular basis.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

The TYA service is one of the largest Principle Treatment Centres in the UK, Come and join our dynamic, forward thinking, supportive team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care and Support

Establish effective relationships with young people using age appropriate approaches and communication skills to identify individuals interests, strengths, areas of concern/need

Maintain a community-based programme for young people using various social models and motivational approaches that are appropriate to the young persons physical health and personal preferences

Use motivational techniques to engage with young people and act as an advocate on their behalf. Assist colleagues in effective communication with young people to achieve this aim

Work on a one-to-one basis with young people who are being treated in isolation or who do not wish to engage in group activities

Collaborate with colleagues to identify health and wellbeing issues for patients. Also signpost to age appropriate services, health promotion and awareness materials

The ability to visit young people and offer support at home or in their local hospital when necessary and appropriate

Work with the North West YSC team to develop and deliver an annual calendar of events for patients (to include a residential programme) and their families

Encourage activities to maintain and promote patients link with friends, family and home

Prepare patients for, and support patients through, invasive and non-evasive medical procedures, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery

Provide one-to-one support for young people having treatment; both in hospital and at home. Support may be provided by a number of medias; face to face, text, telephone, home visit (where necessary), zoom/MS Teams, website, emails, written information

To participate in the annual Teenage Cancer Trust residential programme

Working within the YSC service to maintain constant management of the TYA Facebook page and report any concerns to the line manager

Provide, where necessary and appropriate, support for family members (particularly siblings), partners and friends of young people.

Patient Involvement and advocacy

Assist in the running of the user/patient feedback activity to ensure young peoples ideas and thoughts are captured and acted upon where possible

Collaborate with colleagues to develop age-appropriate methods for gaining feedback from young people and supporting their input into developing services.

Education, Research and Audit

In line with Teenage Cancer Trust reporting requirements, keep records of activity completed on a monthly basis

Collate and provide information about the outreach YSC service that can be used in the annual YSC report to the charity and the Trust

Accurately and systematically record work undertaken with young people for Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) information

Undertake and record structured risk assessments for all organised activities on and off-site liaising with appropriate colleagues to manage risk

Ensure all necessary consents and medical information requirements are obtained for activities and maintain records safely

Plan for and utilise Teenage Cancer Trust and The Christie activity funds effectively to ensure maximum benefit from expenditure

Assist in the orientation of staff and students to the YSC and/or TYA team.

Meetings and networking

Attend psycho-social and clinical MDT meetings to contribute to coordinated assessment and support, report on work being undertaken with patients, raise any concerns and seek advice

Feedback to treating teams about young peoples social and emotional well-being

Develop strong and collaborative professional links with the hospital teams

Attend relevant meetings regarding The Christie service and Teenage Cancer Trust activity including Regional team meetings and YSC meetings

Act as an ambassador and advocate for Teenage Cancer Trust. Act as a contact for Teenage Cancer Trust media queries and support patients through the process

Ensure regular liaison with the regional Teenage Cancer Trust team. Support the regional team with media, fundraising and education activity.

Professional standards and personal development

Act at all times in accordance with the National Youth Agency ethical and professional code. adhere to TYA service guidelines concerning the maintenance of personal and professional boundaries

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with patients, whether face-to-face or via online systems, telephone, or text

Ensure the responsibilities for patient confidentiality are maintained in all contacts with young people, families, friends and any other individuals or organisations

Actively identify own training needs and where appropriate seek out development opportunities in agreement with line manager. Undertake mandatory and other specific training required to fulfil the role and responsibilities

Have an active and up to date development plan agreed with the TYA lead nurse alongside agreed objectives with Teenage Cancer Trust. This will include at least an annual personal development review

Adhere at all times to the Christie values: compassion and respect, quality care and innovation.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Responsibilities for patient and client care

Assesses, plan, implement and evaluate care and support using specialist knowledge and skills.

Organises own workload and time in a flexible manner according to patient need

Maintain a safe working environment.

Freedom to act

Self motivated with the ability to work under own initiative

Accountable for own actions

Appropriately refer to other members of the multidisciplinary team

Make assessments and decisions within clearly defined policies and protocols.

Communication and working relationships

Respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role

Be aware of relevant legislation and policies around information governance and data protection

Communicate effectively with patient, families, siblings, other services and MDT colleagues Be able to use range of communicate methods e.g. oral, written and electronic

Maintain accurate records including budgets

Support patients and their families and ensure they receive the required information to enable them to actively participate in decisions about their social and emotional care.

Continuously work under The Christie values of compassion and respect, quality care and innovation

Keep electronic diary and relevant systems up to date with regards to who, where and when you are working off site.

Environmental factors

Ability to effectively deal with working in the often emotive environment of cancer and palliative care

Required to concentrate, for example, whilst undertaking analysis/report writing, deliver to tight deadlines. However, there are frequent interruptions (e-mail/telephone etc) which will change the focus and priority of the daily workload

Ability to check documents

Ability to present and discuss target performance indicators with key stakeholders.

Health and Safety, Risk Management, Safeguarding

Adhere to Trust safeguarding policies. Record and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead and Lead Nurse and/or Clinical Service Manager.

Accurately complete risk assessments and follow The Christie procedures.

Equality and Diversity

The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

Physical Effort

There is a frequent requirement for the jobholder to spend a substantial proportion of their working time sitting or standing in a restricted position. There is also an occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort.

The post holder must be able to work flexibly on regular evenings and occasional weekends. This will include evening and residential work away from the hospital.

Mental Effort

There is a frequent requirement for the jobholder to concentrate where their work pattern may be complex and or unpredictable.

Emotional Effort

The nature of the duties will require the jobholder to be involved in distressing or emotional circumstances and occasional exposure to unpleasant or highly unpleasant working conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma Level (or above) qualification in Youth Work (JNC)
• A Youth Work qualification at Level 3 or above, alongside significant knowledge of youth work theory and practice, in addition to substantial youth work experience including leading projects/teams
• (Candidates with a diploma or above in other relevant fields within Social Sciences may be considered providing they have significant knowledge of Youth Work theory and practice, and substantial youth work experience including leading projects/teams)

Desirable

• A Degree or Post-graduate qualifications in Youth Work or similar
• Training relevant to area of work eg Counselling, Teaching, Play specialism, Duke of Edinburgh Award leader, communication technology, youth participation. Membership/registration with a youth worker group

Experience

Essential

• Must have experience of working with young people; preferably in a healthcare setting
• Proven ability in project work involving youth participation/engagement
• Experience of organising and facilitating social/ leisure or therapeutic activities and groups
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments and addressing risk/safeguarding issues for young people

Desirable

• Work with young people has been within a number of capacities/environments
• Experience working in a clinical environment
• Experience of work with young people with cancer or chronic health conditions
• Experience of working with vulnerable children or adults

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate with a wide range of people in a variety of situations
• Ability to coordinate, organise and facilitate a programme of 1:1 and group activities that benefit young people
• Self-motivated, ability to work autonomously and manage own workload; with lots of ideas and enthusiasm
• IT skills (Word, Excel, Email, Internet)

Desirable

• To have set up a service from inception and evaluated the effectiveness of the service
• Experience of maintaining small budget
• Experience of multidisciplinary or multi agency team
• Negotiation skills
• Particular knowledge or skills that will contribute to the post eg. creative, music, communication technology

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of young people's issues with regard to a number of areas of social, emotional and physical development

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Emotionally resilient
• Team player
• Ability to form positive relationships with young people in a short period of time but also to maintain a professional distance
• Uses initiative to resolve issues within own control

Desirable

• Special requirements attached to the post - travelling, working unsocial hours as required.

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

Core nursing services to provide all services

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

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

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

Long Term Conditions management Including annual reviews:

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

Minor ailments and ECGs

About us

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

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

Practice Nurse Job Description

Responsible to: Clinically the Partners and Lead nurse/Administratively the Business manager.

Clinical Duties & Key Responsibilities

The practice nursing team leads and contributes to the following areas. There is the scope for specialisation, though all nurses need to provide core nursing services:

Core nursing services to provide all services

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

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

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

Long Term Conditions management Including annual reviews:

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

Minor ailments and ECGs

Clinical organisation

Assisting the HCAs in ordering and stock control to ensure the clinical rooms are adequately stocked Assisting the HCAs with the organisation of clinical wastes e.g. sharps bins. Working on health campaigns and waiting room displays In collaboration with practice staff, to maintain clerical organisation and documentation of the population at risk, and instituting appropriate recall systems. Ensure CQC compliance in all activities related to the role.

Management of Risk

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

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs is undertaken.

Monitoring fridge temperatures

Ensure the adequate stocking and monitoring of emergency drugs and equipment.

Where appropriate, oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements

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

Be aware of and adhere to all statutory provisions, Health and Safety Regulations and NMC code of conduct.

Ensure practice policies and NHSE policies - where they apply to the practice - are followed

Communication

To attend and participate in practice meetings and discussions, for example on the development of clinical protocols and the delivery of enhanced services.

To attend and participate in practice nursing team meetings, network MDTs and learning events both within the practice and at a borough level.

To discuss with the practice manager and partners as appropriate any factors affecting the delivery of care and agree appropriate action.

Team Working

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

Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of those taking on delegated duties

Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice

Accept delegation from other team members where appropriate, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded in own practice

Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team in providing primary care services.

Initiate, develop, implement and evaluate pathways of care and health promotion programmes in collaboration with other members of the primary care team, clinical and administrative staff.

The post holder will be supported by, and give support to, others in the nursing team.

Utilising Information

Keep accurate up-to-date records of clinical and administrative work and conduct regular audits of work, including participating in research as agreed by the practice.

Run clinical searches using Systm1 to ensure recall for smears and LTCs are up-to-date.

Learning and Development

Maintain your own clinical expertise and attend relevant study sessions. Training needs include the responsibility to ensure the post holder contributes to the effectiveness of the practice team as a whole

Undertake procedures regarded as the extended role of the nurse for which specific experience or training will be needed and authorisation is given by the partnership

Act as mentor to the other members of the nursing team, assessing competence against set standards as requested and if appropriately qualified

Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments

Undertake mandatory and statutory training

Equality and Diversity

Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights

Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies

Act as a role model in good practice relating to equality and diversity

Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Promote diversity and equal opportunities in accessing quality care

This job description will be developed and reviewed as appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• Criteria Essential Desirable
• Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term
• Ability to identify determinants conditions, selected from a range including: on health in the local area
• Diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, heart Knowledge of public health disease, anti-coagulation therapy issues in the local area
• Aware of accountability of own role and other
• Awareness of local and national roles in a nurse led service health policy
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
• Prescribing according to NMC guidelines
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
• Skills
• Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care
• Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills IT skills
• Team work
• Qualifications Registered General Nurse Additional training in long term conditions
• Membership of a professional body
• Practice nurse qualification
• Positive role model

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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This is a 1-year fixed term contract.The successful candidate must be able to start the post on11th January 2027.

Step2 is an Early Intervention Child and Young People's Mental Health Service working towards improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Hertfordshire.

We have an exciting opportunity for a CYP Psychological Trainings: Therapy Trainee (IEYP) to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes. This government-funded initiative promotes the growth and skill of the child mental health workforce to meet much needed demand. NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year position, allowing services to employ trainees to support specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support. This is a unique opportunity to apply your learning from weekly teaching into practical clinical interventions working with clients in the service making a direct impact in the lives of children, young people and their families.

*Proposed interview date: 24th September 2026*

Main duties of the job

Course start date: 18th January 2027.

The post holder will be expected to have 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study) and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients (children, young people, and carers) related to training assignments.

Information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/

For full details see the attached documents:Job Description & Person Specification, Full advert and UCL CYP PT Therapy - Application Guidance for Candidates .

This is a dual application process. You must also complete a UCL application for the Course Team to review.You will only be offered a UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements.

Candidates who have not applied to the university by the closing date of this advert will not be eligible for offer of an interview.

Online applications for the UCL training are made on the UCL application portal via the following link:https://evision.ucl.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login_enc?0qhYzuG1h9udTFM8i9sPhtGiUgIR6D6iP0QBDHq24aUE7Anl4FtDGBDmc3LlBtzaLnpmgGfEEG0=

This vacancy will close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.

You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.

Our staff are proud to be Pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.

We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible -Apply now.

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The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

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

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

812-26-KR-Step2-CYP1063

Job locations

Starfish House

3 North Road

Stevenage

SG1 4AT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 13 week probation period.

We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, [email protected]

Staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Job description Job responsibilities We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 13 week probation period. We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, [email protected] Staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc.) Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but have relevant professional experience are still encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Qualification in a relevant field such as early years child development; parenting; play therapy.

Desirable

• Previous training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling)
• Ability to study and complete academic work at postgraduate study level. Proven record of previous academic attainment.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the importance of the 0-5 years on development and mental wellbeing and understanding of the range of factors that can impact 0-5 developmental and emotional wellbeing.
• Knowledge of 0-5s services (e.g. health visiting, early help and the need for holistic approaches).
• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to the safeguarding of very young children.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of theory in relation to early child development.

Experience

Essential

• Two or more years of experience working with the development and wellbeing of children and young children aged 0-5 and their families.
• Experience of multi-agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies.
• Experience of working within a professional setting concerned with the mental health, development and wellbeing of infants aged 0-5.

Desirable

• Experience of working with safeguarding issues.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to adopt an observational stance, particularly relating to babies and very young children.
• Ability to reflect on the connection of own experiences of parenting/being parented.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with young children and their carers
• Ability to personally manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material
• Ability to reflect on own practice (in clinical supervision and practice tutor groups with course peers);
• Proficient IT skills and the ability to learn the electronic patient record system to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to complete academic work at postgraduate level and balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands
• Demonstrates adaptability and able to work with diverse communities
• Able to meet travel demands associated with the role. Ability to be flexible and respond to rapid changes.

Desirable

• Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice with children aged 0-5.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Strong desire to work with children aged 0-5.
• Strong interest in developing knowledge of assessment and intervention of the emotional wellbeing of children in their first 60 months of life.
• Motivated to learn and be challenged. Capacity to work well in teams.
• Application to UCL for this course has been submitted.
• Act appropriately within general health, organisational and other occupational policies. Willingness to uphold the Trust's values.

Extra

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc.) Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but have relevant professional experience are still encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Qualification in a relevant field such as early years child development; parenting; play therapy. Desirable Previous training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling) Ability to study and complete academic work at postgraduate study level. Proven record of previous academic attainment. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the importance of the 0-5 years on development and mental wellbeing and understanding of the range of factors that can impact 0-5 developmental and emotional wellbeing. Knowledge of 0-5s services (e.g. health visiting, early help and the need for holistic approaches). Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to the safeguarding of very young children. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of theory in relation to early child development. Experience Essential Two or more years of experience working with the development and wellbeing of children and young children aged 0-5 and their families. Experience of multi-agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies. Experience of working within a professional setting concerned with the mental health, development and wellbeing of infants aged 0-5. Desirable Experience of working with safeguarding issues. Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to adopt an observational stance, particularly relating to babies and very young children. Ability to reflect on the connection of own experiences of parenting/being parented. Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with young children and their carers Ability to personally manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material Ability to reflect on own practice (in clinical supervision and practice tutor groups with course peers); Proficient IT skills and the ability to learn the electronic patient record system to maintain accurate records. Ability to complete academic work at postgraduate level and balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands Demonstrates adaptability and able to work with diverse communities Able to meet travel demands associated with the role. Ability to be flexible and respond to rapid changes. Desirable Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice with children aged 0-5. Personal Qualities Essential Strong desire to work with children aged 0-5. Strong interest in developing knowledge of assessment and intervention of the emotional wellbeing of children in their first 60 months of life. Motivated to learn and be challenged. Capacity to work well in teams. Application to UCL for this course has been submitted. Act appropriately within general health, organisational and other occupational policies. Willingness to uphold the Trust's values. Extra Essential Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Starfish House

3 North Road

Stevenage

SG1 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Starfish House

3 North Road

Stevenage

SG1 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

• The Assistant Technical Officer will work under the direction of the team leader and unit co-ordinator assisting in the provision of the day to day cleaning, care and maintenance of all the endoscopes and related equipment, ensuring their safe and efficient usage.
• Work in co-operation with the Theatres, wards and departments to provide a flexible and efficient service that is responsive to the needs of the patients and the Trust.
• At all times and throughout all production areas, ensuring safe systems are followed that will support patient and staff safety.
• To deliver and collect medical Pathology samples and supplies.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Assistant Technical Officer interested in a career in Endoscopy and Decontamination.

In May 2025 we opened a brand-new purpose-built Endoscopy Unit at our Tiverton and District Hospital site. The unit has three procedure rooms and delivers a range of diagnostic endoscopic procedures. The unit has its own dedicated decontamination suite on site, where Assistant Technical Officers support the provision of decontaminated endoscopes for our patients.

We are looking for highly motivated and adaptable people who are committed to providing the highest standards of care for our patients.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours (4 x 9.5hr shifts between Monday to Friday)

Interview Date: 22/09/26

For further information please contact: Jesse Oliver, Decontamination and Stores Service Manager on 01392 403936 (Monday and Thursday) or 01392 404675 on Tuesday and Friday) or [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Job summary

Joining our motivated, supportive team as an Advanced Practitioner, you'll be an experienced Vision Rehabilitation Specialist with RWPN registration. You'll lead complex casework, support staff development, and contribute to innovative service delivery that promotes independence and wellbeing. You'll model best practice, lead on high-risk and complex cases, and play a key role in our multi-disciplinary Reablement Service. You'll be instrumental in shaping occupational therapy practice and supporting the professional growth of our practitioners.

Main duties of the job

• Lead complex casework: Assess, plan, and review high-risk cases. Deliver person-centred interventions to help individuals maintain or regain independence
• Provide expert advice & training: Support and supervise, Sensory Services Officers, particularly in high-risk or challenging cases. Provide expert advice and advocacy to individuals and communities
• Champion Sensory loss: Promote innovative approaches to Sensory loss and service delivery
• Promote teamwork: Work closely with Sensory loss practitioners, carers, sensory staff and support teams to improve service delivery and outcomes
• Quality of care: Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and professional standards, informed by social care legislation and clinical knowledge

What were looking for:

• Vision Rehabilitation Specialist qualification and professional registration with RWPN
• Strong understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care
• Experience of supervising staff with a strong commitment to sharing knowledge, developing practitioners learning and professional growth and supporting with high-risk cases
• Significant experience in assessment, planning and reviewing case work
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognise problems, identify solutions and negotiate in challenging situations
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours

Our Service operates 7 days a week. There is a requirement to work weekends on a 1:8rotation; enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy

About us

• Rewarding Work: Watch our short video to find out more about the important work we do in our reablement service. Make a real difference in the lives of Hampshire 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.
• Supportive environment: Work in an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities and a comprehensive suite of management training, youll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• 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

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust is delighted to invite applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) in Emergency Medicine with a special interest in the CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) pathway, based at University Hospital Lewisham.

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated Emergency Medicine clinicians seeking a structured, well-supported route to CESR and consultant-level practice within a busy, forward-thinking Emergency Department.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Clinical Fellow, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective emergency care while developing your portfolio towards CESR. The post combines substantial shop-floor clinical work with protected time for special interests, teaching, audit, and professional development.

You will work predominantly in the adult Emergency Department, with opportunities for secondment in Anaesthetics, Intensive Care, Paediatrics, and Acute Medicine during the latter part of the programme.

About us

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are an experienced Emergency Medicine doctor seeking a supportive CESR pathway in a dynamic department, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with UK General Medical Council
• Should hold MRCEM primary, intermediate and OSCE qualification
• Current provider status in at least one of the following advanced life support courses ATLS or ALS or other recognised equivalent course

Experience

Essential

• Completed at least three years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) at least one of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term appointment in a relevant specialty
• Shall have at least 18 months, full time (or its equivalent) experience of working in a Consultant led ED or have demonstrable, equivalent experience and competencies

Desirable

• Demonstrates developing an area of interest in Emergency Medicine

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Understanding of principles of medical audit.
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching

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).

Job summary

Do you want to gain new skills and find an area to specialise in? Youll find a friendly welcome and a home for your talents at Practice Plus Group Hospital Southampton. Whether youre coming from a Dental Surgery or another Hospital, well give you time to use your nursing skills and help you build a fulfilling career.

As Dental Nurse 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 Oral Surgery team is comprised of Oral Surgeons and experienced nurses and healthcare assistants supported by our welcoming Oral Department Manager, Gemma. All of our work is planned so you will be able to plan your week with ease knowing your work schedule wont change.

In turn we will support you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. Well help you be the best you can be. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job. You have a career. We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also 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. This vacancy is offering a bank/flexi contract, allowing you to book shifts that work around your current commitments.

Main duties of the job

You will liaise with the wider Practice Plus Group medical team to ensure the patients treatment is carried out whilst maintaining the principles of patient confidentiality.

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 encourage sharing of best practice across our site to develop your skills and take advantage of our excellent clinical leadership knowledge.

About us

• You will need to be a GDC registered Dental Nurse with post qualification experience.

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 candidate 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 will contact all shortlisted candidate 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. #LI-KM1

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you want to gain new skills and find an area to specialise in? Youll find a friendly welcome and a home for your talents at Practice Plus Group Hospital Southampton. Whether youre coming from a Dental Surgery or another Hospital, well give you time to use your nursing skills and help you build a fulfilling career.

As Dental Nurse 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 Oral Surgery team is comprised of Oral Surgeons and experienced nurses and healthcare assistants supported by our welcoming Oral Department Manager, Gemma. All of our work is planned so you will be able to plan your week with ease knowing your work schedule wont change.

In turn we will support you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. Well help you be the best you can be. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job. You have a career. We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also 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. This vacancy is offering a bank/flexi contract, allowing you to book shifts that work around your current commitments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see attached personal spec

Desirable

• Please see attached personal spec

Experience

Essential

• Please see attached personal spec

Desirable

• Please see attached personal spec

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see attached personal spec

Desirable

• Please see attached personal spec

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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