Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team and assist the senior pharmacists to deliver a high quality clinical pharmacy service to patients on the Assessment Unit in line with local and national objectives.
• Work as part of the Pharmacy team on the Assessment Unit to provide a 7 day pharmacy service as per agreed shift pattern
• Provide pharmacy support to the Ambulatory Unit and Surgical Assessment areas
• Support transition of care of patients from the Assessment Unit to other wards.
• To provide excellent patient care through direct patient facing activities.
• To support the senior pharmacists on the unit with developing relevant guidelines and undertaking audit work.
• Be responsible, on a day to day basis, for medicines reconciliation and medicines optimisation for patients on the Assessment unit who will be admitted onto a medical or surgical ward at PAH.

End date of fixed term 28/07/2027

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Liaise with prescribers, nurses and other health care professionals to ensure and efficient and high quality pharmacy service is provided to patients
• Undertake drug histories and medicines reconciliation processes of patients admitted onto the assessment unit
• Monitor prescriptions for clinical safety, accuracy and cost effective prescribing
• Advise on therapeutic monitoring as appropriate
• Ensure appropriate prescribing as per Trust Guidelines
• Ensure prescribing as per Trust formulary
• Counsel patients and carers about their medicines and treatments.
• Communicate general medicines related information and advice to patients and carers, consultants and their medical teams, and other healthcare professionals
• Assist ward staff with regard to provision of medicine supply
• Use interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with patients and colleagues
• Provide advice on all aspects of pharmaceutical products as requested

Medicines Management & Service Development

• Assist the Band 8a Assessment Unit Pharmacists with initiatives to address identified prescribing issues and promote cost effective prescribing and drug expenditure control
• Assist the senior pharmacist(s) in investigating issues arising from medication incidents
• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of guidelines, protocols and standards to ensure safe and cost-effective use of medicines
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement processes within the Assessment Unit and in the Trust through clinical governance and risk management issues.
• Contribute to any audits applicable to the Assessment Unit
• Provide information and data for Pharmacy department key performance indicators (KPIs) to demonstrate activity and quality.
• Assist with Controlled Drugs management on the Assessment unit, including regular CD stock checks as per Trust policy, return of expired and unused patients own controlled drugs and appropriate stock levels.
• Write and/or review relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as requested by the Lead Pharmacist Education and Training/Deputy Chief Pharmacist.

Personal Development

• Assist and support the senior pharmacist on the Assessment Unit
• Manage own workload and contribute to the planning of pharmacy services to the Assessment Unit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st degree - Vocational masters degree in Pharmacy
• One year's foundation training and registered with GPhC
• IT skills to at least ECDL standard or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification or commitment to achieving following appointment.
• Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and/or other professional groups to facilitate continuing professional development
• Postgraduate clinical qualification (over and above that of the 1st degree, preferably at Masters level) and/or significant relevant clinical experience to demonstrate a similar level of knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience
• Experience of participating in audit activities
• Experience working on a busy hospital ward and working as part of an MDT

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job summary

To be the lead pharmacist for rheumatology, leading, managing and developing medicines management initiatives for rheumatology patients at PAHT.

This is an innovative role with the majority of time spent on rheumatology duties. The post holder will be based in the rheumatology department

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology to implement biosimilar switching, to the benefit of the health economy and to maximise the income to the Trust from any switching.

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology in setting up and running biologics consent clinics to review long term patients prescribed biologics.

To report back on savings / income generation from biosimilar switching to the Family, Diagnostics and Community and Planned pathways (MSK and ENT Care Group) Divisions.

To develop, train, motivate and encourage staff working within the team

Scope and range

This is an innovative role with the majority of time spent on rheumatology duties. The post holder will be based in the rheumatology department.

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology to implement all biosimilar switching to the benefit of the health economy and in order to maximise the income to the Trust from biosimilar switching.

To report back on savings / income generation from biosimilar switching to the Family, Diagnostics and Community and Planned pathways (MSK and ENT Care Group) Divisions.

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology in setting up and running biologics review clinics to review long term patients prescribed biologics.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters qualification in pharmacy or equivalent qualification plus one- year pre-registration experience
• Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualification
• Independent prescriber status or ability to complete course leading to independent prescriber qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience as a practising clinical pharmacist.
• Experience of dealing with highly complex clinical issues which require the pharmacist to analyse information from a range of sources, which may not be in agreement, to formulate a response. In such situations, it may be necessary to find a novel solution to an unusual clinical situation. The pharmacist will have developed negotiating and persuasive skills with other clinical team members, patients and relatives.
• Experience of dealing with a wide variety and grade of hospital staff (including senior medical and managerial staff) on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Experience of hospital clinical pharmacy services, including high cost and homecare services.

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job overview

This band 7 role is the joint team lead therapy position for our integrated medicine team alongside a band 7 physiotherapist. Together you will be responsible for the therapies intervention across 6 wards and the management of 11 staff members.

You will provide a high quality expert Occupational Therapy to a specialist caseload of medical and neurology patients which consists of patients on our acute medical wards (including cardiology and respiratory) as well as having oversight of patients within the hospital with a neurological diagnosis. You will require advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and the ability to analyse to support assessments.

You will be supported with induction, probation and yearly appraisals and be responsible for the maintenance and development of own continuing professional development identifying and contributing to the evidence base of occupational therapy.

You will educate occupational therapy students on practice placements and support the management of the occupational therapy service as required by the deputy therapy manager and therapy manager.

This is a full time position, including working at weekends when rostered.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for providing individual and client centred assessments to medicine & neurology managing the most complex cases addressing occupational performance skills, patterns, context or contexts and activity demands in collaboration with patients and carers.
• To undertake occupational therapy specialist multi-needs assessments using complex and advanced clinical reasoning demonstrating critical thinking, reflection and analysis to develop individual and group goal and task oriented treatment plans.
• To act as a source of clinical expertise and advice providing clinical leadership within the medical team and provide a resource for other teams in regards to neurology.
• To develop collaborative treatment plans with patents, carers and colleagues in the hospital and if necessary in the patient’s home environment, demonstrating ethical clinical reasoning and problem solving techniques to determine agreed outcomes across health and social care.
• To maintain high professional standards, continuously promoting and developing quality improvements appropriate to the needs of the occupational therapy service and profession.
• To be responsible for clinical and managerial caseload management ensuring clinical governance, quality assurance and occupational therapy professional standards are met.

• To undertake complex risk assessments and to advise others in determining appropriate management specifically relating to moving and handling, safe use of equipment, pre-discharge access assessments and home assessments ensuring safety during occupational therapy interventions both in hospital and the patient’s home.
• To understand and apply National Guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care in occupational therapy practice.
• To take a lead in developing and implementing clinical training programmes and in- service training for occupational therapy staff and other professionals.
• Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work, ensuring a high standard of care for your patients and support more junior staff to do likewise. This includes the use of autonomy to work within the scope of practice and treat patients within general professional guidelines and standards as determined by the Royal College of Occupational Therapy and any other appropriate source.
• To operationally lead and manage designated occupational therapy staff within the medical team, providing effective guidance, supervision and performance management including the education and management of students on practice placements.
• To inform the occupational therapy service of changes in clinical practice which may influence occupational therapy service delivery, business planning and strategic reviews to support the delivery of the annual occupational therapy plan, meeting agreed objectives.
• To ensure accurate and up to date records of all professional judgements, decisions taken, related statistical information are kept and reported in accordance with occupational therapy policies.
• To participate as required in the recruitment selection and induction of junior occupational therapy staff.
• To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development within occupational therapy, medicine & neurology leading on delegated projects.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification of the role for further information. Alternatively you are welcome to call the therapies department on

01279 827199

and speak with Katie Silk (head of therapies) or Darryl De Souza (deputy therapy manager) for an informal chat.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a senior Band 6 or preferably Band 7 level in a medical and neurology setting
• An understanding of national health and social care, regional and local (ICB and the Trust) initiatives
• A foundation in specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to the post
• Experience of supervising staff and students

Desirable

• Change Management

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• Day to day supervision of Simulation & Clinical Skills Technician to maintain an effective service.
• Supervision of a safe learning environment for session/course attendees.
• Responsible for supervision and feedback for groups of learners.
• Provide clinical skills training across the Trust and when required, with local and regional partners. Delivery of learning should be in line with relevant curriculums and responsive to changes to local and national policies.
• Provide facilitation of immersive simulation-based simulation education across the Trust.
• Ensure the smooth facilitation and appropriate use of clinical skills and immersive simulation facilities, in accordance with the Trusts Health & Safety policy and standards.
• Prioritise the implementation of suitable learning programmes in Simulation & Clinical Skills for medical, nursing and allied health professional staff.
• Collate information on attendance and evidence of achieved competence in order to audit and review the success of undergraduate clinical skills learning programmes.
• Co-design & development and delivery of training sessions to meet the specific requirements of clinical groups involved of the Trust.
• Provide constructive feedback to candidates throughout clinical skills and simulation-based educational programmes.
• Plan and meet the required learning needs of candidates who require additional support, providing advice and feedback to the learner and their clinical supervisors / line managers as appropriate.
• Ensure evaluation forms are completed at the end of each training session and that any resulting information relating to either the structure or delivery of teaching is acted upon.
• Support the development & facilitation of a programme of clinically-focussed / skills training for new doctors at induction.
• Develop specialist interprofessional learning initiatives to meet specific requirements of pre-registration nursing students, AHPs, newly qualified nurses, overseas nurses, post registration nurses and Student Physician Associates.
• Influence & co-facilitate tailored learning among Nursing and AHP groups to maintain maintenance of skills ensuring that their skills and abilities meet National & Trust professional standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner/Registered Midwife
• Teaching and Assessing course ENB 997/998 qualification or equivalent.

Desirable

• Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate experience in managing people
• Previous teaching experience, incl. Simulation debriefing.
• Clinical experience at band 6 or equivalent.
• ECDL or equivalent experience in Microsoft Office/365.
• Experience of and ability to demonstrate a broad spectrum of practical & clinical skills.

Desirable

• Life Support Provider Advanced Life Support/Advanced Trauma Life Support/Paediatric Life Support/Neo-Natal Life Support

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To speak with patients on the telephone to advise of bookings.
• To greet all patients in a warm and friendly manner.
• To treat all patients at all times in a sensitive, honest and courteous manner.
• To advise and direct patients throughout their visit, maintaining good customer relationship and care.
• To assist patients with outpatient administrative queries.
• To receive patients into clinic, ensuring that all personal details are correct on the hospital information system (Alex Health) and change details as required.
• To book patients on Alex Health to show attendance.
• To answer the department phone in a polite and friendly manner, dealing with day-to-day queries or efficiently forwarding the call to the appropriate person.
• To carry out any other clerical duties which may arise within the department.
• To complete any other administrative duties as required.
• To deal with enquiries from all service users in a helpful, courteous and diplomatic manner.
• To work flexibly according to the needs of the service, including cover of colleagues during periods of leave.
• To work on own initiative and make confident decisions as required to ensure efficient service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level 2 standard in English and Maths or equivalent experience.
• NVQ3 level or equivalent administration experience.
• ECDL or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Previous recent clerical experience
• Experience in handling confidential and sensitive data
• Experience and/or knowledge of using ALEX HEALTH and CRIS
• Previous experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of booking patients in line with National and Trust waiting time standards
• Experience and/or knowledge of at least one electronic booking system currently used by the Trust.
• Previous experience within an admission function dept. in the NHS.

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main area: Acute medicine

Grade: ST 3-5

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Site: Princess Alexandra Hospital

Town: Harlow

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work at Princess Alexandra Hospital, within the Acute Medicine Department which is part of the Urgent & Emergency Care division.

The Acute Medicine Department has recently undergone a number of changes. Currently we staff a 28 bedded Adult Assessment Unit which aims to have a length of stay of less than 24 hours. Working in partnership with this area is a 28 bedded Medical Short Stay Ward (Charnley Ward) which provides care for patients with a 72 hour short-stay in hospital. We are also responsible for a dedicated Same Day Emergency Care Unit co-located to the Emergency Department.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a service the acute medical responsibilities comprise the following:

• Running the medical take round the clock on shift basis
• Care of the patients in Acute Medicine Units on weekdays and weekends
• Attending to patients in our Same Day Emergency Care Unit which independently sees between 50 and 60 patients per day
• Supervision of junior medical staff and undertaking regular teachings

Duties and Responsibilities

• To co-ordinate high quality person-centred care of the patients on the ward ensuring that all patients admitted have a diagnosis and treatment plan, and receive a daily medical review. To participate in outpatient clinics where required
• To provide medical leadership on the ward by supporting and supervising more junior staff and delegating duties appropriately
• To ensure the appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge
• To build and maintain excellent relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team, working with them and communicating effectively to deliver high quality patient care
• To engage fully in development of services, driving forward innovations to meet the anticipated future challenges of the ageing population

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration
• PACES

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of patient safety and risk management

Desirable

• Broad knowledge and experience of General Medicine and UK Acute
• Medicine and Ambulatory Care in UK
• Experience in teaching at multiple levels and across disciplines D
• Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP
• curriculum

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and organised Resourcing Administrator to join our busy Resourcing Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys fastpaced administrative work, delivering excellent customer service, and supporting recruitment and employment processes within the NHS.

The postholder provides comprehensive administrative and coordination support to the resourcing team. The role is a key point of contact for staff and managers, ensuring high-quality customer service, accurate note-taking, and professional management of the resourcing team inbox/ ticketing system and enquiries.

Main duties of the job

The resourcing administrator supports the smooth running of People processes by maintaining records, responding to routine queries, escalating complex issues, and ensuring accurate documentation and data handling in line with Trust policies and NHS standards. The post holder will administer employment checks.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide high quality administrative support to the resourcing team.
• Maintain organised electronic and paper filing systems in line with GDPR and Trust policy.
• Support the preparation of reports, letters and documentation
• Attend formal and informal meetings to take clear, accurate and professional notes.
• Produce timely meeting notes and action logs for circulation.
• Support confidential meetings where discretion and accuracy are essential (e.g. formal meetings, hearings, panels, project groups).
• Monitor and manage the team’s generic inbox on a daily basis, ensuring timely, accurate, and customer focused responses.
• Triage, categorise, and escalate queries appropriately, maintaining clear communication and service user satisfaction.
• Maintain an organised record of queries and recurring issues to support continuous improvement.
• Act as a first point of contact for staff and managers contacting the team.
• Provide helpful, accurate information and signposting.
• Maintain professional, calm and supportive communication at all times.
• Use relevant systems including; Jobtrain/ DBS system, Electronic Staff Record (ESR), ensuring these are kept up to date
• Undertake employment check appointments, face to face or virtual, including Right to Work and identification checks
• Inputting of employment checks onto ESR and ensuring these are kept up to date
• Completion of honorary contracts and clinical attachments
• Ensure all relevant paperwork/documents is in the appropriate employee files
• Assist with completing terms and conditions/ contracts of employment and amendments to terms and conditions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A level or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualifications or significant relevant experience)

Desirable

• Certificate in personnel practice/ CIPD/ Human Resources
• Willingness to complete internal resourcing training

Experience

Essential

• Administrative experience in busy environments
• Experience handling generic inboxes or multi-channel queries

Desirable

• Previous exposure to resourcing/ HR/ People functions
• Experience using Jobtrain or other recruitment systems

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Kao Park

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Deputy Chief Nurse

The Deputy Chief Nurse is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting and deputising for the Chief Nursing Officer, ensuring the delivery of outstanding patient care, professional standards, and workforce excellence across the Trust.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic nursing leadership across the Trust, helping to shape and deliver the nursing, midwifery and AHP agenda.
• Leading quality, patient safety and governance initiatives, ensuring high standards of care, harm-free practice and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing key portfolios including safeguarding and vulnerable people, infection prevention and control, falls prevention, workforce safeguards, recruitment and retention, practice development, and ward accreditation programmes.
• Driving workforce transformation, including safe staffing, workforce productivity, new roles, international recruitment, retention strategies and succession planning.
• Providing visible and inspirational professional leadership, supporting and developing nursing, midwifery and AHP teams to deliver exceptional patient experiences.
• Representing the Trust internally and externally, working with system partners, regulators and professional bodies, and deputising for the Chief Nursing Officer at Board and committee level when required.
• Leading organisational improvement and service transformation programmes, helping to deliver the Trust's long-term strategic objectives and quality ambitions.
• Managing performance, budgets and people, including line management responsibilities, disciplinary processes and delivery of key operational and financial targets.
• Participating in the Trust Gold Commander on-call rota, providing senior leadership and decision-making during operational incidents and emergencies.

In summary: this is a high-profile executive nursing leadership role focused on delivering safer care, stronger teams, workforce innovation and exceptional patient outcomes across PAHT.

Professional Leadership

• Provide expert professional leadership, advice and support to nurses, midwives, AHPs and clinical professionals across the Trust.
• Develop clinical leadership capability and support professional practice, education and research.
• Promote collaborative and integrated working across disciplines and services.
• Deputise for the Chief Nursing Officer at Board meetings, Trust Committees and external stakeholder forums.
• Lead complex workforce, professional practice and disciplinary investigations where required.

Quality, Governance and Patient Safety

• Lead implementation of the Trust's Quality Strategy and Ward Accreditation Programme.
• Promote a culture of safe, reliable, patient-centred care and continuous improvement.
• Oversee quality governance systems, ensuring professional standards are maintained and enhanced.
• Monitor quality indicators, risks, incidents and patient safety concerns, ensuring effective action plans are implemented.
• Lead key portfolios including:
  • Vulnerable People (safeguarding, dementia, learning disabilities and mental health)
  • Harm Free Care (falls prevention, tissue viability, nutrition, infection prevention and control)
  • Practice Development and Workforce Safeguards
  • Fundamentals of Care Programme
  • PACE Ward Accreditation Programme
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding and infection prevention standards.

Workforce Development and Planning

• Lead the nursing, midwifery and AHP workforce agenda across the Trust.
• Ensure safe staffing, workforce productivity and effective workforce planning.
• Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies, including international recruitment programmes.
• Support succession planning, talent management and leadership development.
• Lead actions arising from national workforce reviews and external inspections.

Operational and Financial Management

• Hold accountability for services and budgets within the delegated portfolio.
• Ensure financial targets and efficiency programmes are achieved.
• Monitor service performance and take corrective action where required to meet Trust objectives.
• Provide professional advice and support to divisional nursing and midwifery teams to improve operational delivery and performance.

People and Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and inspire teams to deliver excellent patient care.
• Support Divisional Directors of Nursing and senior clinical leaders in achieving operational, quality and workforce objectives.
• Act as a role model for compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership.
• Coach and mentor senior nursing, midwifery and AHP leaders, supporting career progression and professional development.
• Promote innovation, research, learning and the sharing of best practice locally, regionally and nationally.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including:
  • Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB)
  • NHS England
  • Care Quality Commission (CQC)
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • Local Authorities
  • Safeguarding Boards
  • Universities and education partners
• Represent the Trust in system-wide initiatives and healthcare partnerships.
• Engage patients, carers and the public in service development and improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible leadership presence within clinical environments.
• Produce reports and presentations for the Board, committees and organisational forums.
• Participate in the Trust's Gold Commander On-Call rota, providing senior leadership during major incidents and operational pressures.
• Maintain professional registration, ongoing professional development and compliance with all Trust policies and mandatory training requirements.

In summary: This is a highly influential executive nursing leadership position responsible for driving quality, safety, workforce excellence and professional leadership across the Trust, while supporting the delivery of outstanding care and long-term organisational transformation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Masters or Higher Degree in Nursing/Management/ Leadership or equivalent experience
• Must have extensive experience and evidence of a proven track record of quality improvements, innovation and safety improvements at senior management level
• Active NMC registration Part 1

Experience

Essential

• Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation and across a range of professional and organisational boundaries.
• Detailed knowledge of current professional issues, both in education and practice.
• Demonstrable change management experience.
• Demonstrable track record of achievement at a senior nursing and/or midwifery role in the acute setting.
• Experience of working with multi-agency committees and establishing relationships with external organisations.
• Proven experience of leading and managing substantial change within a complex environment.
• Have an understanding of key areas of Health Policy and their impact on provision of care.
• Recent proven track record in managing and delivering the quality agenda in clinical practice in the NHS.
• Have experience of preparing and presenting written briefings at a senior management level.

Desirable

• Experience of developing and building research capacity and capability.
• Experience of working at National/Regional system level.

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

To provide effective clinical and holistic individualised family centred care to the patients and families during their out-patient appointment, ensuring delivery is to the highest standard. Maintaining evidenced based practice is performed at all times, being responsible for updating own knowledge and skills in line with the Trust polices, multidisciplinary team and the NMC Code. Developing leadership skills, actively participating in service development.

Main duties of the job

Carry out all relevant forms of nursing care and patient management for children aged from birth to 16 years (this may be extended for children with chronic/complex conditions)

Participate in the supervision and teaching of new members of staff including nursing students and paramedics

• Provide and maintain high standard of clinical effective nursing cares at all times
• To provide and maintain specific clinical skills, allergy testing, diabetes control testing, EpiPen training, recording observations if required. Therefore, assisting in the provision of a safe, efficient service.
• Venepuncture for the under 1’s Phlebotomy clinic carried out weekly on Fridays.
• Reporting and recording accidents and untoward incidents according to Trust Policy and Guidelines
• Responsible to provide family centred care in the setting, considering the patients individual medical, emotional, social and psychological need

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Identifies own learning needs and receives appropriate supervision in line with trust policy.
• To act as an advocate for the child and family representing best interest of the child, young person in partnership with parents/carers.
• To participate in staff appraisal, staff development and in-service training activities.
• To ensure that treatments prescribed by the medical staff are carried out.
• Able to independently teach, support and encourage children and young people to participate in meeting their own care needs.
• Practice high standards of professional conduct in line with the trust policy and the NMC Code.
• Working in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, supporting children and young people who are admitted for a planned procedure and treatments.
• To ensure that documentation is complete and up to date in line with NMC and Trust guidelines.
• Ensures patient confidentiality at all times in line with trust guidelines and NMC Code
• Able to access with appropriate training, the trusts software packages required for the trust.
• Maintaining nursing records to the trust standards of record keeping and record keeping NMC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN CHILD

Desirable

• Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of providing nursing care for children within an acute Paediatric Out-patient department/ward
• Working with children/young people and families, within a multicultural environment
• Experience or knowledge of safeguarding children
• Knowledge of evidenced based practice

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Employee Relations Lead, you will provide expert advice and support on a wide range of employee relations matters while overseeing the day-to-day management of the Employee Relations Team.

You will:

• Lead and support the management of complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance, capability and performance matters.
• Provide expert advice to managers on employment legislation, NHS policy and best practice.
• Support the management of MHPS cases and complex medical workforce employee relations issues.
• Develop management capability through training, coaching and early intervention approaches.
• Build effective relationships with Trade Union representatives and key stakeholders.
• Lead service improvement initiatives and support the development of employee relations policies, procedures and guidance.
• Manage and develop the Employee Relations Team, ensuring the delivery of a consistent and high-quality service.

We are looking for a highly skilled Employee Relations professional who can demonstrate:

• Experience in a senior employee relations or HR advisory role.
• Experience managing complex employee relations casework.
• Experience providing employee relations advice within the NHS or wider public sector.
• Experience of MHPS and medical workforce employee relations matters.
• Experience managing and developing staff.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law, workforce policy and employee relations best practice.
• Strong influencing, coaching and stakeholder management skills.

For an information discussion contact Anuja Gupta, Employee Relations Lead via [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a masters degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Continuing professional development, taking ownership and accountability for staying up to date / professionally registered with the CIPD

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate recent experience in a senior ER operational management role (employment relations/caseload)
• Recent experience of advising and on complex ER related matters in line with policy and legislation
• Up-to-date experience of providing employment relations advice and services in the NHS or public sector at a senior level
• Previous experience of MHPS
• Experience of creating and delivering training interventions.
• Experience of being a subject matter expert in all ER related matters
• Experience managing staff

Desirable

• Able to evidence project management 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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Delivery of goods to wards and departments, wherever possible on day of receipt, carry out the unpacking of trolleys/pallets in a safe manner in a suitable location.

Full training will be offered to successful candidate.

Core hours 7.5 hours per day Mon-Fri

Establish and maintain good working relationships with Trust-based colleagues.

Carry out post duties in accordance with the Trust policies.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• General standard of education

Desirable

• Maths and English GCSE

Knowledge

Essential

• Email
• Basic IT skills
• Working knowledge of Oracle/Integra or willingness to learn

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We're seeking dynamic professionals to join our Obstetrics and Gynecology team at Princess Alexandra Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our mission to provide exceptional medical services.

We are dedicated to helping you advance your career with numerous opportunities to enhance your skills in Obstetrics and Gynecology. In our collaborative environment, you'll work closely with a supportive team committed to delivering high standards of care.

The Department of Obstetrics and gynaecology is part of the Family diagnostic and Community FDC division. It consists of an integral maternity and gynaecology unit on a single site based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Inpatients are based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, while clinics are held at Princess Alexandra Hospital, St Margaret’s Hospital (Epping) and Herts & Essex Hospital, (Bishop’s Stortford), as well as other outreach centers.

The successful applicant will participate in a 1:14 on-call rota, lead Labour Ward management during designated "hot weeks," and provide emergency gynaecology cover.

This position entails active involvement in managing complex obstetric cases, leading multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining the highest standards of care within the delivery suite. Additionally, the post holder will contribute to general obstetrics and gynaecology clinics, elective and emergency theatres, and simulation-based teaching programs.

This post offers 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), with the flexibility to develop additional roles and responsibilities through mutual agree.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
• Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)*
• Must be expecting to receive CCT within the next six months to be eligible for interview. All other candidates must already be on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC*

Desirable

• Further higher degree (depends on post)

Experience

Essential

• CCST or Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
• RCOG ATSM or similar in Labour ward
• Experience in Simulation Training lead or PROMPT training
• RCOG ATSM in General Gynaecology (As the Post covers Both general Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Desirable

• Additional clinical experience/training that may be required
• Additional RCOG ATSM(s) in Obstetrics or Gynaecology (Acute Gynaecology/Early Pregnancy or Hysteroscopy or Colposcopy or High-risk Pregnancy) are desirable.

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the hospital environment is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Your responsibilities will include:

• Dusting, mopping, and sanitising surfaces including floors, walls, fixtures, and sanitary fittings.
• Cleaning isolation and barrier nursing areas in line with Infection Control Policy.
• Correct storage and maintenance of cleaning equipment and materials.
• Spot cleaning and spill management, including bodily fluids.
• Cleaning general and specialist equipment as per policy.
• Report faults and incidents to supervisors or the Estates help-line.
• Secure keys and ensure areas are locked after cleaning.
• Maintain confidentiality, dignity, and privacy at all times.
• Follow Trust procedures for sickness, absence, and hand hygiene.
• Participate in appraisals and personal development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good all round education
• I.T basic knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Cleaning experience

Desirable

• Working within a care environment

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Anaesthetic Department at CUH provides highly specialised services for a range of surgical subspecialities. We undertake a full range of complex orthopaedic and plastic surgery. Addenbrookes is also the tertiary centre for Neurosciences, Transplantation, Complex Obstetrics, Vascular (including Interventional Radiology), OMFS and Paediatrics for the East of England. Complex cancer surgery is undertaken in most specialties.

It offers the opportunity to develop and enhance experience in all anaesthetic subspecialties provided by at a large tertiary teaching hospital. The programme consists of a structured rotation through all anaesthetic modules providing the evidence needed for a successful CESR application. This includes Neuro, Paediatrics, Pain management, ICM and Cardiothoracics (currently undertaken at CTC at mid and south Essex trust at Basildon).

The CUH CESR program is a regional programme, training is undertaken both at CUH and partner training sites. By the end of year three, it is envisaged that successful applicants will have appropriate training and evidence to submit a successful CESR application. The programme mirrors GMC and the Royal College of Anaesthetists requirements for equivalence, including non-clinical components such as audits, participating in research and opportunities for developing leadership and management skills.Although this is not a recognised training post, the programme is supported by NHS England East of England (deanery) for the necessary funding for courses and support for an annual ARCP like assessment for CESR training.

The final decision to grant the CESR equivalence remains with the GMC subject to approval by the Equivalence committee at the Royal College of Anaesthetists. On successfully completing the 3 year programme all the fellows will be eligible to apply for one of our Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) posts while they await for their CESR application to be processed by the GMC.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

• Full FRCA or equivalent qualification
• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the GMC at time of application
• At least 5 years of experience in anaesthesia
• At least 1 year of experience working in anaesthesia in the United Kingdom
• Completed Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level passing the associated competencies
• Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
• Experience of supervising residents and of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates

Desirable

• Higher degree, e.g. MD/PhD
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent accreditation from a recognised overseas

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job overview

The Pharmacy department is looking for an Assistant Technical Officer to become part of our friendly, patient centred team based within the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex. You will support various pharmacy teams including the dispensary, pharmacy stores, and aseptic unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the pharmaceutical care of hospital patients through the supply of medicines, and is suitable for qualified Pharmacy Assistants or those new to the field looking to start their career in pharmacy.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills if required through our Level 2 Pharmacy Pharmacy Services Programme which will give a fantastic foundation to your work and could be the launch pad to progress.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties will be centred around the pharmacy stores, ensuring wards are fully stocked with the medicines they require to treat their patients. You will also get the opportunity to work in our dispensary supplying medicines for in-patients and on discharge and there may be further opportunities in our aseptic unit.

Our Pharmacy team is a notoriously friendly and diverse team who work together in a mixture of behind-the-scenes and patient-facing roles to deliver safe and effective medicines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, which is available to download at any time.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Hannah LeMar

Job title: Education, Training and Personnel Manager

Email address: [email protected]

Telephone number: 01279978301

Additional contact information: Available for informal calls or visits Monday-Wednesday 09.00-13.00

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of Basic Education
• 3 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
• The ability to successfully complete an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services.

Experience

Essential

• Meticulous to Detail
• Good Thinking & Reasoning Skills
• Good Communication Skills, both written and oral.
• Good team player, with ability to work in a 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are inviting expressions of interest for a acting up/secondment into the role of General Manager for Medical Specialties, Frailty and General Medicine, this is an interim post for initially 6 months.

The General Manager is a high-profile leadership role within the Trust. Together with the Head of Nursing, the post holder will be responsible for overall management/ leadership of the designated care groups. Working with the management teams, clinical leads, matrons and senior AHP leads, to develop and evaluate all services within their remit.

The General Manager will ensure that effective and efficient structures are in place to ensure that all standards of patient care are met, and associated risk and governance matters are managed. The post holder will support the Head of Nursing and Clinical Leads in developing efficient and effective patient centred services, meeting key financial and operational performance targets, and putting in place effective processes for delivering national / local targets, reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of services in terms of cost effectiveness and financial flows.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across designated Care Groups.
• Deliver high-quality, efficient and patient-centred services.
• Lead service improvement, transformation and redesign initiatives.
• Ensure delivery of financial, workforce, quality and operational performance targets.
• Develop strong partnerships with clinicians, corporate teams and external stakeholders.
• Oversee governance, risk management, patient experience and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary management teams, fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Support business planning, commissioning, contracting and service development activities.
• Drive the use of data, digital innovation and evidence-based decision-making to improve outcomes.

For an informal discussion contact Emma Bright, Interim Divisional Director of Operations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to a masters degree level or equivalent experience
• Recognised post-graduate management qualification or equivalent
• experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant general and operational management experience to include
• the management of a large multi-disciplinary group of staff part of which
• to have been in the NHS.
• A proven record of success in managing significant operational / strategic
• change whilst also developing and maintaining the provision of a highquality
• service, within a clinical setting, with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of team working and building and maintaining effective
• working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment
• Fully developing staff potential through facilitating training, development
• and education initiatives
• Demonstrable ability to lead and influence
• Evidence of sound budgetary management experience
• Experience in service redesign and project management

Desirable

• Experience of working with external organisations (GP practices, social
• services, community services, local authority, etc)
• Experience in managing quality/ clinical audit/ clinical governance/ risk
• management issues

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Fixed term end date - 18/06/2027

Job overview

The Pharmacy department is looking for an Assistant Technical Officer to become part of our friendly, patient centred team based within the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex. You will support various pharmacy teams including the dispensary, pharmacy stores, and aseptic unit. This position is offered on a fixed term basis for 9 months maternity cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the pharmaceutical care of hospital patients through the supply of medicines, and is suitable for qualified Pharmacy Assistants or those new to the field looking to start their career in pharmacy.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills if required through our Level 2 Pharmacy Pharmacy Services Programme which will give a fantastic foundation to your work and could be the launch pad to progress.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties will be centred around the pharmacy stores, ensuring wards are fully stocked with the medicines they require to treat their patients. You will also get the opportunity to work in our dispensary supplying medicines for in-patients and on discharge and there may be further opportunities in our aseptic unit.

Our Pharmacy team is a notoriously friendly and diverse team who work together in a mixture of behind-the-scenes and patient-facing roles to deliver safe and effective medicines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, which is available to download at any time.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Hannah LeMar

Job title: Education, Training and Personnel Manager

Email address: [email protected]

Telephone number: 01279978301

Additional contact information: Available for informal calls or visits Monday-Wednesday 09.00-13.00

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of Basic Education
• 3 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
• The ability to successfully complete an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services.

Experience

Essential

• Meticulous to Detail
• Good Thinking & Reasoning Skills
• Good Communication Skills, both written and oral.
• Good team player, with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer Literate

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager to lead and manage our Same Day Emergency Care department (SDEC) on a secondment at the Princess Alexandra NHS Trust based in Harlow.

In this role you will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise.

You will have proven success in leadership and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals promoting a 'joined -up' approach to patient centred care. You will also possess excellent clinical skills related to an Urgent and Emergency care environment.

Main duties of the job

You will be a motivated and enthusiastic person who can lead by example through positive and visible leadership to manage the Ward.

You will have excellent communication skills, which you will use to collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary team. .

You will be responsible for ensuring that the nursing team are supported to deliver excellent care, by providing leadership and direction, sharing clinical knowledge, assessing ward performance identifying areas for development and implementing actions to improve, supporting staff to reach their full potential and patients receive care that is evidence based by a team that have the skills required.

You will provide support for your nursing team and work together with the practice development team to ensure all staff work within an atmosphere which is conducive to learning and development.

You will manage the ward staff establishment with excellent Roster management and management of staff absence.

You will work with your Matron and other senior members of the team, providing assurance of standards within the ward.

You will work with the wider Acute Medicine team to include the Emergency Department to improve efficiency and patient experience on the ward within this fast paced environment.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at any time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC qualification
• Practice Assessor/sign off mentor course

Desirable

• Leadership course
• ALS
• Acute adult care course or Acute assessment course

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute setting either acute medicine or ED
• Experience in managing staff with awareness of HR policies and
• procedures
• Experience in mentoring junior staff and 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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