Job description

Job responsibilities

OB TITLE: Building Services Operative

GRADE: Band 3

DEPARTMENT / LOCATION: Estates Dept, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust

REPORTS TO: Assistant Estates Officer

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Estates Officer

HOURS 37 per Week

Job Purpose:

To participate in the provision of an Estates service primarily undertaking day-to-day inspections, repairs, planned maintenance, installation and minor improvements to the hospital Mechanical/ Electrical systems and building fabric.

The post is primarily based at AHR but candidates will work at all Trust sites if required to.

Some out of hours work is anticipated to gain access to problematic areas

Scope of Duties:

This post has no budgetary responsibilities.

The post has no supervisory responsibility.

The Estates Department is primarily responsible for two hospital sites the Kidderminster Hospital, and Alexandra Hospital Redditch. The Alexandra hospital is a 325 bed general hospital.

The Kidderminster hospital site contains a small rehabilitation ward, a GP lead ward, a treatment and diagnostic centre which contains 4 theatres, Endoscopy, X-ray and a Renal unit.

Key relationships:

Internal:

Liaise and co-operate with all estates personnel and persons carrying out duties prescribed by the assistant Estates Officer or any other member of the Estates Management team.

Develop and maintain a close working relationship with modern matrons, ward sisters and other clinical / non clinical staff. Promote and maintain good working relationships with all Trust staff.

External:

Promote and maintain a good working relationship with all relevant external service engineers/contractors and service providers.

Where necessary promote and maintain a good working relationship with all relevant material/spares suppliers and equipment manufacturers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The maintenance assistant will be employed on work in a multi-skilled way, on their own initiative on less complex tasks and under the instruction and supervision of skilled building service staff on more complex tasks .

1. Carry out simple planned preventative maintenance work in accordance with Estates schedules and accepted good working practices.

2. Carry out general building fabric repairs, e.g. making good brickwork and walls, simple joinery, floor repairs including outside paving, painting etc assist craft staff in more complex repairs

3. To carry out simple necessary plumbing or drainage repairs or installations

4. Carry out simple electrical repairs such as replacing lamps, cleaning diffusers, PAT testing

5. Use chemicals to clean / disinfect internal / external areas

6. Participate fully in all relevant estates procedures and ensure completion of all necessary documentation in accordance with Estates Department policies.

7. Carry out grounds and gardens work, including litter picking, pruning, removing rubbish

8. When required advise others on the correct operation of equipment to which you are conversant.

9. Record written work information legibly and without errors as required also record information using the Planet CAFM or other applicable software.

10. Wear the appropriate protective clothing and footwear, uniforms, safety wear and equipment as deemed appropriate to the job.

11. Where necessary induct and instruct other staff on duties in support of your own.

12. When required and authorised by your direct line managers give assistance and support to other trade disciplines within the Estates Department to ensure an efficient estates service is provided.

13. When required participate in the gritting and snow/ice clearance of the Hospital roads and pavements.

14. To carry out all duties in a safe manner, having regard for the safety of others.

15. To undergo all necessary update and health & safety training

16. Participation in response/emergency teams for fire, major incident and any other requiring an Estates Department input.

17. When required drive the Trust vehicles.

18. To be responsible for the upkeep, tidiness and maintaining of a safe working environment in the workshops and engineering plant rooms.

19. Where necessary undertake training and operate any computerized systems that are used within the Estates Department.

20. To liaise closely with all modern matrons, ward sisters and heads of departments with regards to relevant estates matters.

21. Carry out the execution of any other duties as relevant to the Estates services, which may be allocated by management.

22. Be prepared to be available, within reason, to work at short notice, out of normal hours, in emergency situations.

23. QUALITY STANDARDS

Be presentable

Be on time, if working to a schedule

Leave the workplace neat and tidy

Be polite and courteous

Ensure customer satisfaction before leaving

Ensure dignity of clients at all times

Any Special Requirements

Overtime may be required in order to maintain essential equipment/services.

Flexible working hours will be periodically required in order to maintain essential services.

Standard Clauses:

The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.

Competence

The post holder is responsible for limiting his/her actions to those which s/he feels competent to undertake. If the post holder has any doubts as to his or her competence during the course of his/her duties then s/he should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor.

Codes of conduct

All employees of the Trust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practice within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. Those staff who are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trusts codes of conduct.

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients, staff and other Health Service business.

Records Management

All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part of their work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personnel and administrative), whether paper or computer based. All such records are considered public records and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to service users. Employees should consult their manager if they have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which they work.

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance. This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors to the Trust.

Infection Control

Employees must accept personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for minimizing the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control.

Risk Management

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all employees of the Trust that they fulfill a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate actions, and reporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. It is a contractual obligation that all employees must co-operate with any investigations undertaken.

Children and vulnerable adults

You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children/young people/vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for in your job role and sphere of competence.

Disclosure Barring Service Disclosure (formerly CRB)

The Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes, only when the conviction is relevant. As the Trust meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. Postholders may periodically be asked to undertake a re-check.

Vetting and Barring Scheme

The Trust is legally required to check all staff against the ISA Childrens and Vulnerable Adults barring lists if they engage in what is defined as Regulated Activity or Controlled Activity: Regulated Activity is defined as working closely with children or vulnerable adults, paid or unpaid, on a frequent or intensive basis. Controlled activity is work that provides opportunities for contact with children or vulnerable adults, or their records. This includes caterers, cleaners, administrators, contractors, maintenance workers and their managers and supervisors.

If the post holders role is defined as regulated or controlled activity they will be required to be checked against the relevant ISA barring lists and will need to be ISA registered as and when the registration scheme is launched.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5yrs experience in carrying out general building repairs/maintenance

Desirable

• Experience carrying out Portable Appliance Testing.
• Experience of working in a similar role for another organisation.
• Experience carrying out building fabric repairs to flooring/walls etc. (plasterboarding/skirting repairs/basic carpentry)

Qualifications

Essential

• Workplace experience in general building repairs/maintenance

Desirable

• Level 2 or 3 City and Guilds in construction/maintenance/Building

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

REDDITCH

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking to start your career in Marketing and gain hands on experience whilst working towards a recognised qualification? Then join our team as a Marketing & Communications Apprentice and begin an exciting journey developing your skills to communicate and build relationships with a range of stakeholders.

This development role is designed to build your skills, knowledge, and confidence, enabling you to provide efficient and effective day-to-day support, contributing with new ideas, collaboration and energy and enthusiasm to learn.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Planning, editing and writing content for various channels
• Providing administrative support such as the marcomms inbox and calendar
• Attending events and representing the hospice to supervise photography and videography

What Youll Gain:

• A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
• Practical experience across a busy Marketing Team
• Insight into working with internal and external stakeholders as well as working with volunteers
• Structured learning combined with on-the-job training

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer, committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace. if you need any help completing your application form please contact our HR team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An excellent standard of written English
• Good Standard of education in Maths

Desirable

• Educated to A level

Experience

Essential

• Basic IT skills (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality and handling information appropriately
• An interest in people, learning, and supporting others
• Ability to work at pace with organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact respectfully and positively with a range of people both face to face and digitally
• Ability to learn new skills and develop in a work environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with guidance where necessary
• Flexibility to gain experience across different areas of the Marcomms Team

Desirable

• Experience of working with others (e.g. school, college,
• volunteering,)
• Demonstrates an interest in developing a career in marketing
• and communications.
• An interest in marketing and communications tools and
• platforms, including design software such as Canva and digital marketing techniques such social media and website content management.

Employer details

Employer name

St Catherine’s Hospice

Address

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Crawley

Pease Pottage

RH11 9SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

Are you an experienced Room Lead ready for a new challenge or an Early Years Educator looking for the next step in your career? Join our Ofsted Outstanding rated First Steps NHS Nursery team!

Wed love to hear from Early Years Educators with a passion for nurturing and developing children and your colleagues as they grow. In return, we offer a rewarding career, working in amazing facilities, where you can make a difference to the children of NHS colleagues, plus youll receive a brilliant package of benefits.

We care for up to 129 children a day in five rooms with access to our different outdoor play spaces which include:

• a large Astroturf area
• a spacious woodland area
• an extensive full enclosed grass area

Were open for our:

• Breakfast club 7.00am 8.00am
• Core hours are 8.00am 6.00pm

As a Room Lead, Early Years Educator, youll use your creative flare and organisation skills to support your team to deliver a brilliant programme of fun, inclusive, learning activities for the children around their interests and care needs.

Drawing upon your knowledge of the Foundation Stage curriculum to develop the skills of the team within your room. Youll encourage the use of our fantastic outdoor spaces to benefit the children by experiencing different environments and developing their sense of the world and themselves.

The working day is extremely rewarding and involves both child and adult led learning opportunities with the children. Examples of these activities including sharing stories, dressing up, messy play, games, and above all, instilling a sense of fun!

Key duties:

• Be part of the team that creates a nurturing environment and delivers high standards of care and education
• Plan, implement, and evaluate activities to support the care and development of children attending our nursery
• Regularly update records regarding childrens progress and care, feeding back to parents/carers
• Encourage best practices and the development of staff knowledge and skills
• Ensure safeguarding standards are maintained
• Support to all other Childcare Services provision as required

About you

Wed love to hear from experienced, organised, and passionate qualified Early Years Educators, looking to progress or already in a Room Lead role.

Youre great with people of all ages but especially the children in your care, helping them to develop and grow through fun and play. Professional development is something you are keen to pursue as well as supporting your colleagues develop their skills.

A DBS check will be required, well cover the costs now and for renewals in the future.

About our team

Youll be supported by our experienced Nursery Manager and service leadership team who are passionate about Early Years Education and developing their team. Youll be joining Early Years Apprentices, Educators, Room Leads, SENDCOs and Deputy Managers.

Our two most important team members are our Axolotls Phil and Lizzie, who meet and greet everyone each day. Each room also has a fish tank which provides a calming spot for children to relax, share a story or even a song!

Why join us?

We can offer an extensive package of benefits. Working for the Royal Devon provides you with a whole host of additional benefits including:

• a 37.5 hour working week for full-time (2.5 hours a week less than other settings)
• hours condensed over four day giving you more free time (part-time also considered)
• access to brilliant discounts on big name brands and local companies, plus in our onsite cafes, restaurants, and shop
• fantastic holiday allowance 27 days if working a standard 5-day working week, that increases with service and bank holidays
• the chance to buy additional holiday
• salary sacrifice schemes to make your money work harder, including nursery fees, cycle to work, and more
• youll be provided with a free uniform
• Stagecoach discount for travel to work and free park & ride services
• social events and planned activities
• access to the generous NHS Pension scheme

A healthy work-life balance is essential and Devon is a great place to enjoy it. The working hours for this role are condensed over four days, providing the children with a consistent team during a day and you with free time!

A great place to live and work the nursery is found on our Wonford site in Exeter, with lots of different options for travelling to work. We offer a free park & ride service, a park & walk service, plus regular bus services, and secure bicycle storage. Exeter is a vibrant city and has lots to offer which the team make the most of when they organise social events.

Career progression at your pace being a larger setting means we can support you to increase your skills and experience. Whether thats by working with different age groups or through funded training and development, youll be able to thrive and grow in your career.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 08:00 - 18:00 across 4 days per week (Monday to Friday). We welcome applicants looking to work full days on either a full or part-time basis. (Must be full 8am-6pm days but can be less than 4 days per week).

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Rachel Berriman, Nursery Manager on 01392 405858

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.

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) are looking for an organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for healthcare administration, to join the team. CWPS comprises of several different disciplines that work across a number of sites, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW), George Eliot Hospital (GEH) and South Warwick University Foundation Group (SWFT).

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, who is proficient in all Microsoft applications. This position would suit someone looking for a full and varied position, with the ability to work autonomously, and adapt to changing priorities. Understanding of NHS governance structures and processes is desirable but not essential. The post holder will have access to the relevant training.

The post will involve effective time management, managing schedules and leave arrangements ensuring appropriate and timely communications with all relevant personnel; arranging meetings/events; composing and transcribing minutes proactively ensuring action points are raised and completed; preparation of correspondence and reports; effective management of the office by establishing and maintaining efficient manual and electronic correspondence and documentation management systems; ensuring office equipment and stationery levels and assessment/referral paperwork is maintained, processing orders as required.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oNVQ3 in Business Administration, Customer Care or an equivalent and relevant Administration Qualification. oKey Skills Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent experience. oRSA typing Level 1 / 2 or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• oCustomer facing training

Experience

Essential

• oExperience in administrating meetings oExperience of working in a busy team. oExperience in working to tight targets oExperience of general office working procedures

Desirable

• oNHS experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• oThorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel. oExcellent understanding of general office working practices and procedures.

Desirable

• oAwareness of current issues within the NHS. oKnowledge and understanding of Pathology.

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent organisational skills. oAbility to pay attention to detail. oAble to present information to others. oAble to maintain confidentiality oExcellent level of verbal and written communication. oAble to work using own initiative. oAble to autonomously prioritise and plan workload oPositive and flexible approach to work. oAble to compose and transcribe minutes, correspondence and reports.

Desirable

• oEmpathetic approach to dealing with and resolving enquiries.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking to start your career in Marketing and gain hands on experience whilst working towards a recognised qualification? Then join our team as a Marketing & Communications Apprentice and begin an exciting journey developing your skills to communicate and build relationships with a range of stakeholders.

This development role is designed to build your skills, knowledge, and confidence, enabling you to provide efficient and effective day-to-day support, contributing with new ideas, collaboration and energy and enthusiasm to learn.

What You will Be Doing:

• Planning, editing and writing content for various channels
• Providing administrative support such as the marcomms inbox and calendar
• Attending events and representing the hospice to supervise photography and videography

What You will Gain:

• A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
• Practical experience across a busy Marketing Team
• Insight into working with internal and external stakeholders as well as working with volunteers
• Structured learning combined with on-the-job training

If you need help applying for this apprenticeship, please contact our HR team who will be very happy to help you on 01293 447353.

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer, committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace. if you need any help completing your application form please contact our HR team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of education in English and
• Maths

Desirable

• Educated to A level

Experience

Essential

• Basic IT skills (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality and handling information appropriately
• An interest in people, learning, and supporting others
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact respectfully and positively with a range of people
• Ability to learn new skills and develop in a work environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with guidance where appropriate
• Flexibility to gain experience across different areas of the Trading Team

Desirable

• Any experience of working with others (e.g. school, college, volunteering,)
• Demonstrates an interest in developing a career in retail.

Employer details

Employer name

St Catherine’s Hospice

Address

St. Catherines Hospice Shop

37-43 Queensway, Crawley, UK

Crawley

West Sussex

RH10 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a qualified Chef looking for more of a work life balance whilst looking for an opportunity to make what you do matter? We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around our the region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food.Here at the Barchester family, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. It is an exciting time to join the Barchester family . We have an ambitious new builds programme, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. Barchester are also very proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.

ABOUT YOU A personable approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent Up to date food hygiene Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents Strong kitchen management skills

REWARDS PACKAGE

Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Competitive rate of pay + travel costs A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you are a passionate chef who is keen to be part of a company that centres on celebrating life and making a difference, Barchester is the place to be. Please follow the link to apply and for further information please contact Tara Connor on [email protected]

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A personable approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, A good understanding of nutrition, Experience of working with fresh seasonal food, NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent, Up to date food hygiene, Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home, Confidence engaging with residents, Strong kitchen management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Basingstoke

RG24 9UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children, and SWFT guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults and children.

Contribute towards ensuring AHP & Nursing Strategy is implemented across the Integrated Health Team.

To undertake the first contact assessment, including planning, implementation, evaluation and reassessments of the care plans.

In the absence of the District Nurse, to take responsibility for the day to day management of the nursing workload, delegating the workload appropriately to other team members.

To establish priorities of care in accordance with caseload management

To take responsibility for updating and developing professional knowledge and skills which relate to clinical practice

To act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and comply with the Trusts policies and procedures

To participate in the development, training and mentorship of pre-registration students and staff as required including induction and preceptorship programmes

To provide skilled clinical nursing practices

Communication

Develop and maintain effective communication networks, with service users, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations

To promote and maintain accurate record keeping in order to conform to NMC policy and Data protection

Responsibility for patient care

To action referrals appropriately according to risk and need in accordance to the service referral criteria

To undertake planned and opportunistic health promotion and education activities with patients and carers

Act as a patients advocate where appropriate

Policy and Service Development

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

Responsibility for Human Resources

Direct supervision of junior members of staff

Act independently on a range of delegated tasks and use own initiative in order to manage own workload within appropriate professional guidelines

Participate in the PDR process to identify personal and team development goals

Able to organise staff in the absence of the District Nurse (Band 6) reporting to a senior member of staff any anomalies

Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act

Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines

Participate in clinical supervision

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

To participate in mandatory and statutory training requirements and keep a record of all training and other developmental activities

Responsibility for Research & Development

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

Keep updated with current clinical issues thus always promoting best practice

Use research to inform practice

Participate in audits as appropriate

General

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

Physical and Mental Effort

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Mentor and Assessing Qualification or similar

Experience

Essential

• Experience of adult general nursing.
• Experience of working in a team environment

Desirable

• Experience of current developments in the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all aspects of the role
• Computer Literate

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work autonomously within the framework of a team
• Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
• Ability to be an effective communicator
• Excellent role model

Desirable

• Ability to negotiate
• Ability to be self-motivated

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Must be a non-smoker during working hours
• Must be willing to undertake a DBS to Enhanced / Standard level
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country
• Must be car owner/driver with full current driving licence with independent access to transport for work purposes
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including Bank Holidays and weekends and be able to participate in the cover of the evening service if required
• Must be willing to travel across SWFT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedworth Health Centre

High Street

Bedworth

CV12 8NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy services to outpatients within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service and develop a good working partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high quality SACT service is provided to patients.. To provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to haematology patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions in accordance with all departmental, Trust national and international standards, procedures and policies. To be responsible for the delivery and development of an out-patient clinical practice,

Provides expert professional advice to patients/clients, carers, and staff, working in partnerships with patients, families, and other professionals to formulate robust care pathways that are ethically sound and in the interest of the patients.

To be an independent prescriber and prescribe to appropriate patients in agreement with the relevant consultants.

Maintain and develop expertise and competence within the field of clinical haematology to enable collaboration with other practitioners and medical staff, and to facilitate the management of patients.

To consent patients for treatment and procedures as per hospital policy if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Communicate complex, sensitive, or contentious information to patients and carers. This may include results of scans; management options and discusses details of prognosis including palliative care if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Educate patients and their carers on issues surrounding health promotion and illness prevention. Promote and facilitate changes to lifestyle where appropriate.

To work closely with and provide pharmaceutical advice to medical staff, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and patients.

To contribute to the development, of and maintenance of the peripheral site pharmacy provision on the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service unit in conjunction with The Mid Cheshire NHS trust pharmacy services and the Christie Trust NHS and third-party providers responsible for supplying supportive care medication and SACT including clinical trial medications, where appropriate.

To work with the peripheral site clinical trials pharmacist, where appropriate on development of site initiation on existing trials and other trial related activities, as required To provide a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service. Ensure patient centered care and that the use of medicines is optimised. This will include:

Taking drug histories on admission/ completion of medicines reconciliation Review of medication to ensure its safe and effective use Review of medication in line with interpretation of appropriate results of investigations Therapeutic drug monitoring as appropriate Patient education about their medicines Participation in Multidisciplinary team meetings Development of evidence-based treatment protocols for use within individual departments or Trust wide Facilitate the implementation of local and national guidelines Influencing prescribers, encourage formulary compliance where appropriate. Demonstrating professional accountability to patients

To conduct appropriate drug use reviews within oncology as determined by the Medicines Management Group or individual departments.

To assist consultants within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service in the preparation of new drug requests/ unlicensed drug applications for submission to the drug and therapeutics committee

To monitor the Christie Haeamtology @ Leighton drug expenditure regarding haematology services assessing any financial pressures. Identify changes in prescribing practice that may impact on the setting of the drugs budget, including new prescribing practice (horizon scanning) and report to Director of pharmacy, Lead Haematology pharmacists and Clinical Haematology Service Manager

To attend relevant MDT meetings, relevant specialist pharmacy groups and contribute to meetings relevant to the designated disease group as appropriate.

To communicate with general practitioners and community pharmacists regarding the supply of unusual or non-standard medicines.

To participate in service evaluation and future initiatives, audit, record clinical interventions and activity data.

Contributes to the education program to all health care professionals in informal and formal settings relating to haematology practice. This will be training and education locally, nationally, and internationally (e.g., presenting at meetings, study days, conferences).

Acts as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach, and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others To undertake clinical audit and practice research as part of the multi-disciplinary audit process within the designated disease group and clinical pharmacy service.

To support, develop and maintain drug protocols, treatment guidelines and standard operating procedures both within the clinical pharmacy service and the haematology unit. Reviewing evidence-based guidelines and protocols in conjunction with fellow healthcare professionals, in order to advance the safe, clinical effective and cost-efficient use of medicines for patients.

To be aware of the processes surrounding the maintenance of local and national databases surrounding medication use related to the haematology service including immunoglobulins.

To ensure compliance with the Trust patient safety schemes.

To ensure appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungal agents and contribute to relevant audits as required.. Represent the haematology service at appropriate clinical unit and divisional meetings including peripheral site MDT group meetings on request.

To monitor and interpret published evidence and computer reports of drug usage, to use this data to report to the lead clinicians and Director of Pharmacy, implementing agreed policies aimed at improving patient outcomes and containing drug expenditure.

To support the Electronic Prescribing process across the Trust.

To support the designated cancer disease group through the development and implementation of electronic prescribing for outpatients.

To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues.

Facilitate effective communication about relevant pharmacy issues to clinicians and senior managers and the identification of opportunities for development of pharmacy services to match identified services and care needs.

To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical Governance Plan.

In conjunction with the Lead Haematology Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacist in Clinical Services, to establish processes for the setting of standards of care, identifying the risks involved and implement changes that need to occur to achieve these.

To identify and report any systemic or preventable errors associated with medicines within the Cancer Centre Services Division and facilitate learning.

General Duties

To assist and participate in the development, implementation and management of training initiatives and competency frameworks

Together with colleagues to be involved in the maintenance of cost-effective and efficient pharmacy services and to participate in their regular review and development.

To represent pharmacy and act as a link person at relevant meetings and conferences.

To provide education and training to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff. To participate in the clinical training of pharmacists and foundation year trainee pharmacists if required.

To be responsible for the clinical screening/review of SACT prescriptions for designated patient groups, including clinical trial prescriptions and to clinically screen/ review in-patient and outpatient prescriptions.

To give advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of drugs to patients, medical / nursing staff and other colleagues. To provide written information as necessary.

To follow local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.

To identify own training needs and maintain a CPD portfolio. To undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post as requested by the Pharmacy Managers and the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
• Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration hospital pharmacy experience within oncology and/or haemato-oncology
• Financial awareness and drug budgets
• Providing medicines information and advice
• Screening/ reviewing prescriptions including oral chemotherapy.
• Training or teaching pharmacy/nursing/medical staff
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Audit or research work.

Skills

Essential

• Teaching and presentation skills and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Ability to coach, motivate and inspire
• Networking amongst internal and external professional/organisation
• Able to work efficiently and use own initiative and have good time management
• Work within and always promote the Trusts values and behaviours

Desirable

• Project implementation.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of a sound clinical knowledge base in clinical hematology and haemato oncology.
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Quality clinical governance and risk assessment abilities
• Patient and customer focus
• Continuous Improvement

Desirable

• Demonstrates clinical governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• 6-week training period to fully prepare you for your career with us
• Rotas published 6 weeks ahead of time.
• No night shifts.
• Payments for unsociable hours, overtime, meal and driving allowances where applicable.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Thursday 10th September 2026.

You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.

For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.

Session visits and interviews are provisionally scheduled for 21 September 2026 and 23 September 2026, respectively, subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Have a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Be willing to undertake development and training to upskill yourself including completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
• Hold a valid full UK Driving Licence (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)

Experience

Essential

• Have experience of dealing with the public.
• Have experience of delivering a quality customer service.
• Be willing to learn new technology skills and undergo digital training.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Norwich Team Base

Norwich

United Kingdom

NR6 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and responsibilities

Communication and working relationships

Co-ordinate multidisciplinary practice to implement colorectal cancer pathways in specified clinical areas as defined by the Lead LGI CNS.

Participate as a key member of the multi professional team within colorectal cancer pathways, ensuring appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.

To ensure a clear meeting structure exists within areas of responsibility and that both formal and informal lines of communication exist with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Plan and organise own and associated team workload in conjunction with Trust requirements.

Ensure implementation of agreed systems and processes to provide safe, effective, high quality patient care and embed a culture of improvement, focusing on the Trusts harm free indicators.

To be a visible, accessible and approachable leader to staff, patients, carers, families, and the public ensuring that open channels of communication are created and sustained.

Promote a learning environment for the professional development of staff interacting with the colorectal cancer team, leading by example and mindful of the effect of change upon all bands of staff.

Ensure all complaints both formal and informal are dealt with promptly and courteously in accordance with Trust policy.

To respond in writing to complaints by interviewing staff, collating information and writing statements to provide evidence, reviewing practice where appropriate in response.

Lead and contribute to developments that are relevant to colorectal cancer as dictated by local and national initiatives and undertake benchmarking.

Identify and co-ordinate opportunities for patient and public involvement and engagement in service development, leading where appropriate.

Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership

Analytical and judgement

• Actively participate and contribute to departmental clinical supervision groups to ensure a regular evaluation of practice through peer review.
• Regularly participate in the departmental Clinical Governance programme including presenting research findings, evidence-based practice workshops, clinical audit, and reporting of clinical risks.

To develop knowledge and skills within the LGI specialty, consulting with clinical supervisors as appropriate.

Planning and organisation

• Plan and organise complex activities, programmes and those requiring adjustments.
• Generate and implement new solutions that will best suit the needs of patients and carers, through thinking laterally about practice.
• Act as a positive role model and provide highly specialist advice and consultancy for multidisciplinary colleagues including colleagues working in the Acute Trust, Primary Care, Social Care, charitable sector and other external agencies.
• Work with colleagues in the development of regional and national guidance in Oncology service.
• Review and monitor standards for best practice contributing towards preparation for performance evaluations.
• Overcome barriers to understanding using leadership and management skills.
• Provide expert advice and information to other professionals and agencies to ensure appropriate referral to the service.

Physical skills

Due to the hospital layout and requirement of patient facing support, a degree of physical fitness is important as well as having good dexterity for administrative tasks.

The ability to work under pressure both in terms of time and at a time when emotions for patients/those affected by cancer are escalated.

Patient and client care

Be responsible for a clinical caseload, providing specialist LGI assessment and intervention to patients with a LGI diagnosis

To monitor and review the progress of clients against the targets set and agreed and to modify these as appropriate to meet individual patient circumstances

Maintaining high levels of evidence base LGI practice, contributing to and facilitating care processes and pathways. Demonstrate understanding of LGI underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant clinical experience and competence.

Display specialist knowledge of individuals physical and mental health needs and appropriate evidence informed interventions

Show awareness of national and local policies impacting LGI practice

Comply with TSDFT and professional codes and standards in demonstrating personal and professional commitment to equality and diversity.

Search, review, analyse, critically appraise and apply relevant literature effectively to influence policy and practice development.

To reflect on clinical practice both individually and with peers identifying strengths and needs and providing evidence of sound clinical judgements based on research and evidence-based practice.

Policy and service development

Recognise and develop opportunities to expand own and others scope of practice within the specialist field of practice.

Identify own personal objectives and development opportunities through education, research and audit.

Ensure that members of the multidisciplinary team receive appropriate training, education and professional development to promote safer patient care and successful implementation of the colorectal cancer patient pathways including treatment summaries, holistic needs assessment, enhanced recovery and stratified follow up.

Act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor for junior staff and students.

Encourage practice development and adoption of evidence-based practice at ward level and throughout the colorectal cancer pathway.

Audit and monitor self and service quality to ensure resource effectiveness and impact of specialist nursing input.

Facilitate evidence-based practice in the service by utilising extensive knowledge, both academic and experiential.

Act as patient advocate, ensuring ethical and legal issues are adhered to in all clinical practice.

Initiate and complete nursing research in the specialist field.

Conduct annual patient satisfaction survey and develop an action plan from the results.

To clinically audit the nursing work undertaken and to participate in Trust and department audits as required.

Using Trust harm free indicators, measure practice and using variations in the data to develop local improvement projects are in place on the ward.

Provide representation on committees/working groups as required (Peninsula Colorectal site-specific group)

Responsibility for Finance, equipment and other resources

• Ensure there are systems in place for teams to maximise use of clinical capacity.
• Assist in the formulation of business cases to ensure adequate, appropriate equipment and staffing.

To have a professional degree of budgetary awareness and support the LGI team/service the management of the budget and resources.

To be responsible for the effective, efficient and safe use, maintenance and storage of resources and equipment used in the performance of the role

People management and training

To ensure a clear meeting structure exists within areas of responsibility and that both formal and informal lines of communication exist with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Plan and organise own and associated team workload in conjunction with Trust requirements.

Ensure implementation of agreed systems and processes to provide safe, effective, high quality patient care and embed a culture of improvement, focusing on the Trusts harm free indicators.

To be a highly visible, accessible and approachable leader to staff, patients, carers, families, and the public ensuring that open channels of communication are created and sustained.

Promote a learning environment for the professional development of staff interacting with the colorectal cancer team, leading by example and mindful of the effect of change upon all bands of staff.

To support and help develop the Trust culture of collaborative, flexible cross-team working and commitment to delivering high quality service and outcomes

Set and maintain the highest personal and professional standards

To have a flexible, friendly approach and positive outlook

Information technology and administrative duties

EPIC/Beacon

Allocate

ICE

Blood Matters

Outlook/Windows10

HIVE

Computer literate, able to use databases and other relevant programmes

Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service

Support the management function of the department by provision of reports and information as required

To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines

Research and development

Audit and monitor self and service quality to ensure resource effectiveness and impact of specialist nursing input.

Facilitate evidence-based practice in the service by utilising extensive knowledge, both academic and experiential.

Seek out, evaluate and disseminate new knowledge, implementing evidence-based practice

Actively engaging in evidence-based practise

To participate in departmental research and clinical governance/audit projects demonstrating basic knowledge of research approaches.

To collect and provide research data as required

Freedom to act

Work autonomously making highly complex clinical decisions with minimal supervision, working within local and national policies and being responsible for how these policies are interpreted.

Autonomously assess patients; receive and make referrals; assess, order, interpret and act upon investigative tests; consider differential diagnosis; evaluate, treat, plan, refer and discharge patients/clients within the Trust.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree Level qualification in Adult Nursing 4 years post reg
• Evidence of continuing personal/professional development
• Cancer Role/experience

Desirable

• Non medical prescribing qualification or the ability to undertake
• management/leadership qualification
• Post graduate study in Colorectal cancer

knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience in the management of patients with colorectal cancer
• Experience of giving psychosocial support to patients with complex needs

Desirable

• Advanced communications skills training
• Level 4 advance communications skills training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay hospital

lowes bridge

Torquay

TQ27AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Are you an outstanding Clinical Psychologist Specialising in Neuropsychology or aspiring Consultant Neuropsychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care for men who have sustained a brain injury?

Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. They provide neuropsychiatric services to people with neurological conditions, mental health issues and behaviour that challenges in 7 different sites across the United Kingdom.

With us, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

We need a Clinical Psychologist, preferably with an interest in working towards the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology, whos passionate about helping people with a range of brain injuries, often with a mental health co-morbidity, to join our team in our male neuropsychiatric service, at Cygnet Paddocks.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation.

So if you care about making a difference every day we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Paddocks:

Cygnet Paddocks is our specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation. The service opened in June 2024.

The individually designed wards replicate the well-established rehabilitation and treatment pathways already successfully offered by Cygnet in other Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation services; facilitating a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway led by an all-encompassing in-house clinical and medical team.

Your Day-to-Day

At Cygnet Paddocks, you will be overseeing the psychology service and providing supervision to the on-site psychology team at Cygnet Paddocks, comprising of a qualified psychologist and two assistant psychologists. The unit uses a positive behaviour support model, with ABC charts and incident management systems in place to support the functional assessment of behaviour. There will be opportunities to carry out cognitive assessment, neuro-rehabilitation, capacity assessment, risk assessment and psychological therapy.

Cygnet has 8 neuropsychiatry services across the country, each of which has at least one qualified psychologist/neuropsychologist on site. Psychologists at these sites form the national neuropsychology team. The national team has monthly governance meetings to discuss best practice guidelines, support standardised practice and share clinical cases. There is a consultant neuropsychologist already in post within the national neuropsychology team. The national neuropsychology team have a variety of training in skills in areas such as forensic psychology, trauma therapy and EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Some members of the team are being supported to complete Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology and are currently undertaking the knowledge component.

Your role will be to:

• Oversee and co-ordinate the psychology service at Cygnet Paddocks.
• Provide line management and supervision to the psychologist and assistants on site
• Provide line management and supervision to other psychologists in the national neuropsych ology department.
• Contribute to the Cygnet national neuropsychology department through attending and chairing meetings, presenting case studies, supporting the development of standardised practice, leading/contributing to service development projects, service related research and promoting positive governance practices.
• Positively contribute to the multidisciplinary team at Cygnet Paddocks.
• Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups.
• Support Cygnet Paddocks to implement the positive behaviour support approach to managing residents, including providing staff support and training and ensuring all residents at Cygnet Paddocks have an up to date positive behaviour support plan that is reflective of their needs.
• Collaboratively develop care plans, risk assessments and risk management measures with the MDT.
• Provide training & supervision to colleagues, and consultation to teams.
• Evaluate the local and national neuropsychology/neuropsychiatry service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research.
• Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.

We are looking for someone who is...

• A HCPC registered Practitioner or Neuro Psychologist, ideally with experience of working in a neuro-rehabilitation and/or mental health/forensic settings.
• On the British Psychological Society Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists or working towards this.
• On the British Psychological Society register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors or eligible for entry onto this.
• Passionate about working with people presenting with complex range of Neuropsychological difficulties.
• Capable of providing treatment for people with cognitive impairments such as memory problems, executive functioning difficulties, language difficulties alongside mental health difficulties, self-harm, physical & verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug & alcohol problem where appropriate and associated with Neuropsychological issues.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary: £77,910 per year
• 32 hours per week
• £4,000 towards relocation costs
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change?

Please click on the apply now link below or email [email protected]

Join us!

In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Widnes

WA8 5UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

• To have completed the L'APPLE course
• Management/Leadership qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical Occupational Therapy experience including community working

Desirable

• Formal supervision of staff

Knowledge

Essential

• To have a full understanding of the current NHS issues and initiatives, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance

Skills

Essential

• To have an understanding of adaptive equipment and minor adaptations
• Ability to give and receive instructions to people with a variety of communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a team
• Good interpersonal skills and empathy
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills

Desirable

• Will have completed the L'APPLE course and have taken Occupational Therapy students

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

Tickhill Road Hospital

Opal Centre

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current HCPC registration as a Dietitian
• Post-registration experience in acute adult dietetics across a minimum of two distinct clinical specialities/service areas

Desirable

• Active membership of a relevant specialist professional group or network

Skills

Essential

• Experience of independently managing a varied acute dietetic caseload, including prioritisation and clinical decision making
• Demonstratable experience of managing patients requiring complex nutrition support, including enteral nutrition
• Evidence of effective MDT working within acute hospital services
• Evidence of relevant CPD demonstrating development of knowledge and skills across a range of acute dietetic specialities

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to service development, quality improvement or clinical audit

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience of actively supporting, supervising and contributing to the assessment of dietetic students during practice-based placements

Desirable

• Experience of planning and delivering education or training to dietetic colleagues and/or members of the multidisciplinary team

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

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Rd

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade 3 or equivalent in Maths and English, or proven equivalent
• GPhC approved Level 2 Qualification in Pharmacy Services or willingness to work towards.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Proven experience of working in a customer facing role, ideally within an NHS setting
• Proven good literacy/numeracy/computer skills
• Knowledge of pharmacy services & stock control systems

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy stores department

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Prioritises workload
• Demonstrates a problem-solving approach, i.e. discrepancies in stock levels

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Has a positive approach and is able to involve and motivate others
• Able to demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player

Desirable

• Able to build a rapport with people

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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 sponsorship

Skilled 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 the

Skilled 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

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in Fire Safety, Security Management, or related discipline
• Management qualification (e.g. ILM Level 5/7, postgraduate qualification) or equivalent experience
• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NEBOSH General Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with HTMs and NHS Fire code
• Experience in a large, complex organisation (preferably NHS or public sector)

Additional

Essential

• Full drivers licence and access to a vehicle to travel to all 5 sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxetor Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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 sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

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

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Registration as an audiologist or clinical scientist with AHCS or HCPC
• BSc (Hons) Audiology or equivalent (e.g. PTP), with post qualification experience
• Maintenance of continual professional development

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Good level of clinical and technical audiology knowledge in specialist areas (tinnitus, balance)

Desirable

• Membership of BAA/BSA
• Recognised qualification in BSL
• Teaching, supervision and mentorship

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Excellent communication skills to enable building good rapports with colleagues and patients
• Able to organise own day to day work
• IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office

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

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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