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Clerical Officer - Emergency Department
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Admin and Clerical
Job summary We are currently expanding our team in ED Reception.
25 day(s) ago
Clerical Officer - Emergency Department
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Admin and Clerical
Job summary We are currently expanding our team in ED Reception.
25 day(s) ago
Radiology Department Assistant
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity as arisen for Radiography Department Assistants to join the Radiology Department and will be based primarily at the Whist...
25 day(s) ago
Radiology Department Assistant
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity as arisen for Radiography Department Assistants to join the Radiology Department and will be based primarily at the Whist...
25 day(s) ago
Salaried GP
Bicester Health Centre
North East England
GBP 12,450 - 62,250 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We're losing a member of our GP team due to relocation so we're looking for the right people to come and join our happy and stable practice team.
25 day(s) ago
Salaried GP
Bicester Health Centre
North East England
GBP 12,450 - 62,250 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We're losing a member of our GP team due to relocation so we're looking for the right people to come and join our happy and stable practice team.
25 day(s) ago
Practice Nurse - experienced in General Practice
Riverside Health Partnership
North East England
Nurse Practitioner
Job summary General Practice Nurse Due to retirement, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our forwa...
25 day(s) ago
Practice Nurse - experienced in General Practice
Riverside Health Partnership
North East England
Nurse Practitioner
Job summary General Practice Nurse Due to retirement, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our forwa...
25 day(s) ago
Business Support Administrator
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Support Staff
Job summary We are looking for a new team member to join our vibrant administration service in our South Hams Community Mental Health team, based at Leatside...
25 day(s) ago
Business Support Administrator
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Support Staff
Job summary We are looking for a new team member to join our vibrant administration service in our South Hams Community Mental Health team, based at Leatside...
25 day(s) ago
Practice Nurse
Lawton House GP Surgery
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Nurse Practitioner
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse at our surgery, who will play an important role in supporting patients with chr...
25 day(s) ago
Practice Nurse
Lawton House GP Surgery
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Nurse Practitioner
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse at our surgery, who will play an important role in supporting patients with chr...
25 day(s) ago
Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist - Echocardiography
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist - Echocardiography to join Cardio-Respiratory Department We are committe...
25 day(s) ago
Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist - Echocardiography
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist - Echocardiography to join Cardio-Respiratory Department We are committe...
25 day(s) ago
Assistant Income and Costing Accountant
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary The post holder will assist the Income and Contracting Team in the day-to-day management and reporting of Income from patient care activities, pl...
25 day(s) ago
Assistant Income and Costing Accountant
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary The post holder will assist the Income and Contracting Team in the day-to-day management and reporting of Income from patient care activities, pl...
25 day(s) ago
Senior Health Care Support Worker - Emergency Department
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Support Staff
Job summary We have an exciting new opportunity within our Accident & Emergency department, for talented, highly motivated individuals who want to make a dif...
25 day(s) ago
Senior Health Care Support Worker - Emergency Department
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Support Staff
Job summary We have an exciting new opportunity within our Accident & Emergency department, for talented, highly motivated individuals who want to make a dif...
25 day(s) ago
Senior Health Care Support Worker - Ward 5B
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Support Staff
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Health Care Assistant to join our busy team here in Ward 5B There is 37.
25 day(s) ago
Senior Health Care Support Worker - Ward 5B
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Support Staff
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Health Care Assistant to join our busy team here in Ward 5B There is 37.
25 day(s) ago
Patient Experience & Complaints Officer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Regulatory Admistrator
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Trust within the Quality and Risk team as a PALS officer.
25 day(s) ago
Patient Experience & Complaints Officer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Regulatory Admistrator
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Trust within the Quality and Risk team as a PALS officer.
25 day(s) ago
Locum GP
Faversham Medical Practice
North East England
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Locum GP position up to 8 sessions from 1st March 2027 to 31st August 2027 We will also consider a job share for Locum GPs able to commit to 3-5...
25 day(s) ago
Locum GP
Faversham Medical Practice
North East England
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Locum GP position up to 8 sessions from 1st March 2027 to 31st August 2027 We will also consider a job share for Locum GPs able to commit to 3-5...
25 day(s) ago
Salaried GP
Bannockburn Surgery
North East England
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly two-partner practice for 4 - 6 sessions per week, salary depend...
25 day(s) ago
Salaried GP
Bannockburn Surgery
North East England
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly two-partner practice for 4 - 6 sessions per week, salary depend...
25 day(s) ago
Dispensary Assistant/Receptionist
Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgery
North East England
GBP 0 - 12 per year
Admin and Clerical
Job summary We are seeking a friendly, team player to join our Dispensary team, working in a Dispensary Assistant role.
25 day(s) ago
Dispensary Assistant/Receptionist
Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgery
North East England
GBP 0 - 12 per year
Admin and Clerical
Job summary We are seeking a friendly, team player to join our Dispensary team, working in a Dispensary Assistant role.
25 day(s) ago
Registed Nurse, Plastic Dressings
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Plastics Dressings Clinic Nurse .
25 day(s) ago
Registed Nurse, Plastic Dressings
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Plastics Dressings Clinic Nurse .
25 day(s) ago
Receptionist/Admin
Crabbs Cross Surgery
North East England
Admin and Clerical
Job summary The GP receptionist is responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and providing support to the multidisciplinary team.
25 day(s) ago
Receptionist/Admin
Crabbs Cross Surgery
North East England
Admin and Clerical
Job summary The GP receptionist is responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and providing support to the multidisciplinary team.
25 day(s) ago
Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Nurse Practitioner
Job summary The trainee Surgical Care Practitioner (tSCP) will be an experienced registered healthcare professional who is expected to work towards advanced...
25 day(s) ago
Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Nurse Practitioner
Job summary The trainee Surgical Care Practitioner (tSCP) will be an experienced registered healthcare professional who is expected to work towards advanced...
25 day(s) ago
Practice Nurse Weald Primary Care Network
West Kent Primary Care
North East England
GBP 32,000 - 48,000 per year
Nurse Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 or Band 6 Registered Nurse to join our expanding Single Neighbourhood Team within the Weald P...
25 day(s) ago
Practice Nurse Weald Primary Care Network
West Kent Primary Care
North East England
GBP 32,000 - 48,000 per year
Nurse Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 or Band 6 Registered Nurse to join our expanding Single Neighbourhood Team within the Weald P...
25 day(s) ago
Senior Clinical Fellow Anaesthesia
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 67,325 - 77,348 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary Salford Royal has a large anaesthetic department; there are 66 consultant anaesthetistsand 4 associate specialist anaesthetists and as a major tr...
25 day(s) ago
Senior Clinical Fellow Anaesthesia
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 67,325 - 77,348 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary Salford Royal has a large anaesthetic department; there are 66 consultant anaesthetistsand 4 associate specialist anaesthetists and as a major tr...
25 day(s) ago
Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Nurse Practitioner
Job summary The trainee Surgical Care Practitioner (tSCP) will be an experienced registered healthcare professional who is expected to work towards advanced...
25 day(s) ago
Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Nurse Practitioner
Job summary The trainee Surgical Care Practitioner (tSCP) will be an experienced registered healthcare professional who is expected to work towards advanced...
25 day(s) ago
Medical Secretary
Wateringbury Surgery
North East England
GBP 0 - 13 per year
Support Staff
Job summary Join our friendly GP Practice and make a real difference behind the scenes, supporting patients and clinicians through excellent medical secretar...
25 day(s) ago
Medical Secretary
Wateringbury Surgery
North East England
GBP 0 - 13 per year
Support Staff
Job summary Join our friendly GP Practice and make a real difference behind the scenes, supporting patients and clinicians through excellent medical secretar...
25 day(s) ago
Pre-Assessment Nurse
Barts Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and...
25 day(s) ago
Pre-Assessment Nurse
Barts Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and...
25 day(s) ago
Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU)
Barts Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Band 7 2 Substantive Full time and 1 fixed term for 12 months We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an experienced Critical Care Nurse...
25 day(s) ago
Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU)
Barts Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Band 7 2 Substantive Full time and 1 fixed term for 12 months We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an experienced Critical Care Nurse...
25 day(s) ago
ANP or ACP
Health Alliance PCN
North East England
GBP 0 - 50 per year
Nurse Practitioner
Job summary Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Clinical Practitioner: Extended Access Hub, Belmont Health Centre, Harrow Health Alliance PCN is looking f...
25 day(s) ago
ANP or ACP
Health Alliance PCN
North East England
GBP 0 - 50 per year
Nurse Practitioner
Job summary Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Clinical Practitioner: Extended Access Hub, Belmont Health Centre, Harrow Health Alliance PCN is looking f...
25 day(s) ago
Radiographer Main X-ray and Theatres
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The duties and responsibilities of the post holder will be that they are required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to autonomousl...
25 day(s) ago
Radiographer Main X-ray and Theatres
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The duties and responsibilities of the post holder will be that they are required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to autonomousl...
25 day(s) ago
Clerical Officer - Emergency Department
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400282
Job summary
We are currently expanding our team in ED Reception.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join our busy Emergency Department.
The successful candidate will need to possess excellent communication skills and must be able to work under pressure.
Working with minimal supervision the candidate must be able to use their own initiative.
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital. This includes adults' andchildren's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services,including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.
The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West,North Wales and the Isle of Man.
The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to be flexible to covertheir colleagues' shifts for annual leave and sickness.
Keyboard skills are essential and previous experience of the Patient Administration System would be an advantage although training will be given.
The successful candidate will be expected to work 30 hours per week over a 24 hour period which will include days, nights, weekends and BankHolidays.
This post will be subject to a Standard DBS Check.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-8308283
Job locations
Southport Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details of role responsibilities
Please note this vacancy may close early upon receipt of sufficient applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details of role responsibilities
Please note this vacancy may close early upon receipt of sufficient applications
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in Customer service
Experience
Essential
- Data entry experience
- Good knowledge of Administrative Systems
- Previous reception experience
- Experience of dealing with customers
- Experience of dealing with complaints
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Knowledge of Medway or other Patient Administrative System
Skills
Essential
- Standard keyboard skills
- Ability to move case notes as required
- Ability to use own initiative when dealing with patient's enquiries
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to recognise and solve problems and identify when further advice is required
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact and diplomacy
- Detail oriented and able to meet deadlines
- Good understanding of confidentiality
- Good verbal and written communication and telephone skills
Other
Essential
- Frequent requirement to move patient case notes throughout the day
- Ability to concentrate when taking patient details at the reception desk or over the phone throughout the day
- Occasional requirement to deal with distressed patients
- Use of VDU continuously throughout the course of the shift
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in Customer service
Experience
Essential
- Data entry experience
- Good knowledge of Administrative Systems
- Previous reception experience
- Experience of dealing with customers
- Experience of dealing with complaints
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Knowledge of Medway or other Patient Administrative System
Skills
Essential
- Standard keyboard skills
- Ability to move case notes as required
- Ability to use own initiative when dealing with patient's enquiries
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to recognise and solve problems and identify when further advice is required
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact and diplomacy
- Detail oriented and able to meet deadlines
- Good understanding of confidentiality
- Good verbal and written communication and telephone skills
Other
Essential
- Frequent requirement to move patient case notes throughout the day
- Ability to concentrate when taking patient details at the reception desk or over the phone throughout the day
- Occasional requirement to deal with distressed patients
- Use of VDU continuously throughout the course of the shift
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Radiology Department Assistant
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400271
Job summary
An exciting opportunity as arisen for Radiography Department Assistants to join the Radiology Department and will be based primarily at the Whiston and St Helens sites of Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospital.
There are two 37.5 hours per week positions available.
The department provides a 7-day imaging service across all MWL sites, therefore the post will include evening, weekend and bank holiday duties.
The role will include assisting qualified staff during radiographic, CT and MRI procedures to include patient care, iv cannulation and clerical duties.
The role is interesting and varied and candidates must be keen to learn, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to use their own initiative.
Good communication skills and a caring nature are essential.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th November, 2026
Main duties of the job
To provide assistance during imaging procedures as directed by a suitably qualified practitioner and co-ordinate inpatient transfer for all imaging modalities.
The Team provided radiological services to Health community, providing inpatient, outpatient and GP services to a broad spectrum of client/patient groups.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum, Pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8305107
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations
- Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
- Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
- Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
- Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
- Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
- Intra-venous cannulation prior to imaging examinations
- Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures including appropriate placement of MR coils and loading injector with contrast
- Responsible for co-ordinating inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities this includes:
- Liaising with all wards and departments to confirm mode of transport
- Organising portering staff to transport patients
- Observation of patients in the waiting room
- Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
- Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
- Undertake household support tasks
- Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
- Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOP and policies.
- Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
- To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Assist in the induction of new radiography helpers
- To attend training courses relevant to the post
- To Maintain own personal developmen
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Participate in departmental audit and research programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations
- Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
- Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
- Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
- Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
- Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
- Intra-venous cannulation prior to imaging examinations
- Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures including appropriate placement of MR coils and loading injector with contrast
- Responsible for co-ordinating inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities this includes:
- Liaising with all wards and departments to confirm mode of transport
- Organising portering staff to transport patients
- Observation of patients in the waiting room
- Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
- Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
- Undertake household support tasks
- Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
- Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOP and policies.
- Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
- To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Assist in the induction of new radiography helpers
- To attend training courses relevant to the post
- To Maintain own personal developmen
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Participate in departmental audit and research programmes.
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in care or equivalent experience in Radiology
- 3 GSCEs
Experience
Essential
- Previous care work
Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
- Manage/prioritise own workload
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
- IT literate
- Ability to accurately maintain computerised documentation system
- Ability to works as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to works as part of a team
- Time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
- Good understanding of Trust Internal policies as appropriate
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver
- Able to work the hours and duties required by the post
- Able to adopt flexible approach when required
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
- Comply with Trust policies and procedures
- Commitment to quality
- Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act.
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in care or equivalent experience in Radiology
- 3 GSCEs
Experience
Essential
- Previous care work
Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
- Manage/prioritise own workload
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
- IT literate
- Ability to accurately maintain computerised documentation system
- Ability to works as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to works as part of a team
- Time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
- Good understanding of Trust Internal policies as appropriate
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver
- Able to work the hours and duties required by the post
- Able to adopt flexible approach when required
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
- Comply with Trust policies and procedures
- Commitment to quality
- Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act.
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400270
Job summary
We're losing a member of our GP team due to relocation so we're looking for the right people to come and join our happy and stable practice team.
To support the rapid growth in Bicester's population we have one position with 5 sessions available.
We are a welcoming team of GPs and nurses who make time to meet up every morning for coffee to discuss everything from difficult referrals and hot topics to cake baking!
Bicester is a thriving and growing market town a short distance from Oxford. It is an ideal place for young families with affordable new build and eco-development sites to traditional housing in the surrounding villages. There are good schooling opportunities from state to grammar and private.
We have excellent direct train connections to London and the Midlands and are just 5mins from the M40. Bicester has everything from the world famous retail outlet village to a multiscreen cinema, good sports facilities and a wide range shops.
Main duties of the job
Your Role
- No weekends or evening work required (but some is available if required)
- 6 weeks holiday + 1 week study leave (pro-rata)
- Family friendly approach: we will do our best to support working times and leave to suit your needs
- Opportunity to manage your own list, follow up and get to know your own patients
- Our experienced GPs will support and mentor you if needed. We have an open, learning environment with weekly in-house educational sessions, regular audit and SEA meetings
Come and meet us!
About us
Our Surgery
Purpose built surgery currently being refurbished and expanded.
List size of 21,000
We are supported by nurse practitioners who lead a team of nurses providing a variety of chronic disease clinics as well as a Clinical Pharmacist team, Paramedic, Physiotherapist and Physicians Associate. We also have MIND well being workers for adults and children supporting and providing initial consultations for Mental Health conditions.
- Very low visiting rates supported by a locality visiting service and a frailty Integrated Neighbourhood Team.
- EMIS web clinical system
- Established training practice with medical students, ST1/2s and registrars
- High QOF achieving and rated Good by CQC
- Significant involvement in primary care research
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£62,250 a year £12,450 per session year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A4196-26-0001
Job locations
Coker Close
Bicester
OX26 6AT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have one GP position with 5 sessions available from November.
We are a welcoming team of GPs and nurses who make time to meet up every morning for coffee to discuss everything from difficult referrals and hot topics to cake baking!
Bicester is a thriving and growing market town a short distance from Oxford. It is an ideal place for young families with affordable new build and eco-development sites to traditional housing in the surrounding villages. There are good schooling opportunities from state to grammar and private.
We have excellent direct train connections to London and the Midlands and are just 5mins from the M40. Bicester has everything from the world famous retail outlet village to a multiscreen cinema, good sports facilities and a wide range of shops.
Our Surgery
Purpose built surgery currently being refurbished and expanded.
List size of 21,000
We are supported by nurse practitioners who lead a team of nurses providing a variety of chronic disease clinics as well as a Clinical Pharmacist team, Paramedic, Physiotherapist and Physicians Associate. We also have MIND well being workers for adults and children supporting and providing initial consultations for Mental Health conditions.
- Very low visiting rates supported by a locality visiting service and a frailty Integrated Neighbourhood Team.
- EMIS web clinical system
- Established training practice with medical students, ST1/2s and registrars
- High QOF achieving and rated Good by CQC
- Significant involvement in primary care research
Your Role
- No weekends or evening work required (but some is available if required)
- 6 weeks holiday + 1 week study leave (pro-rata)
- Family friendly approach: we will do our best to support working times and leave to suit your needs
- Opportunity to manage your own list, follow up and get to know your own patients
- Our experienced GPs will support and mentor you if needed. We have an open, learning environment with weekly in-house educational sessions, regular audit and SEA meetings
Come and meet us!
Benefits:
- Rewards package
- Monthly staff award
- Cycle to work incentive
- Discounts package
- Recommend a friend
- One paid volunteering day per year
- Generous social fund
- Company pension
If you are interested or would like to arrange an informal visit or chat, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have one GP position with 5 sessions available from November.
We are a welcoming team of GPs and nurses who make time to meet up every morning for coffee to discuss everything from difficult referrals and hot topics to cake baking!
Bicester is a thriving and growing market town a short distance from Oxford. It is an ideal place for young families with affordable new build and eco-development sites to traditional housing in the surrounding villages. There are good schooling opportunities from state to grammar and private.
We have excellent direct train connections to London and the Midlands and are just 5mins from the M40. Bicester has everything from the world famous retail outlet village to a multiscreen cinema, good sports facilities and a wide range of shops.
Our Surgery
Purpose built surgery currently being refurbished and expanded.
List size of 21,000
We are supported by nurse practitioners who lead a team of nurses providing a variety of chronic disease clinics as well as a Clinical Pharmacist team, Paramedic, Physiotherapist and Physicians Associate. We also have MIND well being workers for adults and children supporting and providing initial consultations for Mental Health conditions.
- Very low visiting rates supported by a locality visiting service and a frailty Integrated Neighbourhood Team.
- EMIS web clinical system
- Established training practice with medical students, ST1/2s and registrars
- High QOF achieving and rated Good by CQC
- Significant involvement in primary care research
Your Role
- No weekends or evening work required (but some is available if required)
- 6 weeks holiday + 1 week study leave (pro-rata)
- Family friendly approach: we will do our best to support working times and leave to suit your needs
- Opportunity to manage your own list, follow up and get to know your own patients
- Our experienced GPs will support and mentor you if needed. We have an open, learning environment with weekly in-house educational sessions, regular audit and SEA meetings
Come and meet us!
Benefits:
- Rewards package
- Monthly staff award
- Cycle to work incentive
- Discounts package
- Recommend a friend
- One paid volunteering day per year
- Generous social fund
- Company pension
If you are interested or would like to arrange an informal visit or chat, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the GMC GP Register.
- Eligible for inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
- Eligible to practise independently in UK general practice.
- Experience of working in a primary care/general practice setting.
- Good clinical knowledge and ability to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care.
- Good understanding of QOF, clinical audit and current NHS primary care requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously.
- Good time-management, organisational and clinical decision-making skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCGP or equivalent required
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the GMC GP Register.
- Eligible for inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
- Eligible to practise independently in UK general practice.
- Experience of working in a primary care/general practice setting.
- Good clinical knowledge and ability to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care.
- Good understanding of QOF, clinical audit and current NHS primary care requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously.
- Good time-management, organisational and clinical decision-making skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCGP or equivalent required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bicester Health Centre
Address
Coker Close
Bicester
OX26 6AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bicesterhc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bicester Health Centre
Address
Coker Close
Bicester
OX26 6AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bicesterhc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Practice Nurse - experienced in General Practice
Riverside Health Partnership View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400269
Job summary
General Practice Nurse
Due to retirement, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our forward-thinking team at Riverside Health Partnership.
The successful candidate will work to ensure a high level of care is delivered to our patients. The practice is very supportive of any development opportunities but is looking for a dedicated nurse that can really hit the ground running.
Riverside Health Partnership serves over 24,000 patients in Bassetlaw. We are a busy 4 site practice with a team of 19 GPs, 4 ANPs, an experienced team of Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
We are a consistently high performing GP training practice operating on SystmOne clinical system. The successful applicant must have their own transport as working across fours sites may be necessary.
Main duties of the job
Able to contribute to the provision of a full and comprehensive nursing service to patients of Riverside, with particular interest in long term condition management under the guidance of our GP specialists.
Able to provide appropriate preventative health care and advice.
Participate in clinical governance activity and contributing to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through the practices audit programme.
Clinically related administrative and non-clinical duties as necessary
Engage in appropriate educational activity in order to maintain clinical competence and performance, including the completion of objectives agreed by yourself and the practice in an annual Personal Development Plan.
Participating in the training and development of nurses in the practice, when appropriate.
It would be essential for the successful applicant to have experience and hold the necessary qualifications in:
Chronic Disease Management (including an interest in diabetes)
Travel and Childhood Immunisations
Cervical Cytology
General treatment room
About us
As a practice we embrace new ideas and innovation.
- Training practice with 10 GP trainees
- Great support from PCN staff from the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)
- In-house practice pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, with a medicines management team
- Excellent and highly skilled nursing team with supportive Nurse Manager
- Monthly nurse meetings with support from a GP Partner
- Monthly In-house and locality-wide protected learning
- High QOF achieving and CQC rated Good
- 6 GP partners, 13 Salaried GPs
- 4 ANPs seeing undifferentiated clinical presentations, performing home-visits
- Retford, market town by A1, <1.5hrs on mainline to London, commuting distance from Newark, Notts, Doncaster, Mansfield, Lincoln, Rotherham and Sheffield
- Good schooling and affordable housing, abundance of countryside pursuits
There is a generous financial package including NHS pension scheme, free parking, staff incentive scheme including birthday day off and access to Westfield Private Health Scheme.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A3243-26-0012
Job locations
Riverside Walk
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 6FB
United Kingdom
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Scrooby Road
Harworth
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN11 8JT
United Kingdom
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Marsh Lane
Misterton
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN10 4DL
United Kingdom
Misterton Group Practice
Leys Lane
Gringley-on-the-hill
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN10 4QU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide nursing services to the practice population by evidence based, quality focused care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. To ensure clear channels of communication exist between clinical, administrative and community teams.To promote a positive and friendly image to our patients and other professionals.
All employees are expected to display a high standard of teamwork. This includes cooperating in undertaking the work of absent colleagues or assisting others where the workload is particularly high. Accordingly, there may be a requirement, from time to time, to undertake other duties.
Principal Responsibilities
To provide assessment, treatment, screening and health education services and advice, working in accordance with set protocols, guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct.
Provide nursing service/treatments to patients independently or in participation with general practitioners with reference to aforesaid agreed protocols and guidelines.
Specific Duties
- Nursing procedures to include, but not limited to -
- Wound management
- Hypertension reviews
- Routine injections as prescribed
- Cervical Smears
- Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs)
- Well Person Health Checks including Foreign Travel Counselling, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks
- ECGs
- Ear syringing and assessment of ears
- Spirometry
- Obesity and weight/diet management
- Family Planning including assisting in Implants & Coil fittings & Sexual health
- Chronic disease management and prevention ~ Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Stroke, Epilepsy, IHD, COPD and Asthma( would be advantageous)
- Leg ulcer management
- Minor Injuries and Minor Illness
- INR Monitoring and Dosing using (INRStar N3)
- CVD risk assessments and Q risk interpretation and assessments.
- Referrals Podiatry, Counselling, Audiology, etc
- Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required
You will be fully conversant in QOF, read coding and uphold strategies to provide a holistic combined healthcare for the patient and demonstrate a willingness to participate in research/audit within the practice team, and the use of SytmOne.
You will be aware of DES/LES policies and apply and produce, alongside the Practice Manager, protocols that reflect the guidelines that are workable in the practice.
Participate in the education of students of all disciplines.
To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment and to ensure the clinical areas are at all times safe for staff and patients.
To adhere to strict Infection Control in line with guidelines and policies.
Advise patients and relatives/carers on general health care and ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.
Administrative responsibilities
- To maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatments in the patients notes, both written and computerised, awareness of QOF, read codes and alerts needed for standardised care.
- All associated nursing administration eg. Vaccine forms, Travel Health Questionnaires, protocol review and assisting Reception with queries.
- To access and file cytology results.
- Manage clinics effectively.
- To take personal responsibility for own personal/professional development, providing sufficient evidence of the achievement of set objectives through individual performance and the review process.
- Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
- Help with collection of statistical information required for QOF & QIPP.
- Attend and participate in practice and staff meetings as appropriate.
- To take prompt action to defuse situations of complaints and be equipped with the knowledge to advise patients and relatives/carers about the complaints procedure.
- Maintain appearance and behaviour in keeping with a member of the nursing profession and in accordance with codes of conduct.
- Support and co-ordinate health promotion campaigns, i.e. flu, no smoking, healthy lifestyles, etc
- Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality.
Treatment Room supplies and equipment
- To have working knowledge of equipment used in the surgery. Ensuring that any faulty equipment is taken out of service for repair and reported to the nursing team for information and Practice Administrator for action.
- To be aware of Infection Control and updated policies.
- In participation with the Nurse Lead to ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels in relation to patient care.
- To regularly update knowledge and information through use of medical journals, training, courses, etc.
- To maintain the cold chain in fridge/fridges and the daily recordings.
- Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Doctors, Practice Manager and Nurse lead, providing these duties are within the scope of the role and that the individual is trained and capable of such duty.
The role of the Practice Nurse is an evolving one and it is anticipated that the post holder will be responsible and reasonably flexible in the interpretation of the above job description.
Health and Safety Requirements
All employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with the management to enable the employer to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.
Job description Job responsibilities To provide nursing services to the practice population by evidence based, quality focused care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. To ensure clear channels of communication exist between clinical, administrative and community teams.To promote a positive and friendly image to our patients and other professionals.All employees are expected to display a high standard of teamwork. This includes cooperating in undertaking the work of absent colleagues or assisting others where the workload is particularly high. Accordingly, there may be a requirement, from time to time, to undertake other duties.Principal Responsibilities To provide assessment, treatment, screening and health education services and advice, working in accordance with set protocols, guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct. Provide nursing service/treatments to patients independently or in participation with general practitioners with reference to aforesaid agreed protocols and guidelines. Specific DutiesNursing procedures to include, but not limited to - Wound management Hypertension reviews Routine injections as prescribed Cervical Smears Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs) Well Person Health Checks including Foreign Travel Counselling, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks ECGs Ear syringing and assessment of ears Spirometry Obesity and weight/diet management Family Planning including assisting in Implants & Coil fittings & Sexual health Chronic disease management and prevention ~ Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Stroke, Epilepsy, IHD, COPD and Asthma( would be advantageous) Leg ulcer management Minor Injuries and Minor Illness INR Monitoring and Dosing using (INRStar N3) CVD risk assessments and Q risk interpretation and assessments. Referrals Podiatry, Counselling, Audiology, etc Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as requiredYou will be fully conversant in QOF, read coding and uphold strategies to provide a holistic combined healthcare for the patient and demonstrate a willingness to participate in research/audit within the practice team, and the use of SytmOne. You will be aware of DES/LES policies and apply and produce, alongside the Practice Manager, protocols that reflect the guidelines that are workable in the practice. Participate in the education of students of all disciplines. To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment and to ensure the clinical areas are at all times safe for staff and patients. To adhere to strict Infection Control in line with guidelines and policies. Advise patients and relatives/carers on general health care and ailments with referral to GPs as necessary. Administrative responsibilities To maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatments in the patients notes, both written and computerised, awareness of QOF, read codes and alerts needed for standardised care. All associated nursing administration eg. Vaccine forms, Travel Health Questionnaires, protocol review and assisting Reception with queries. To access and file cytology results. Manage clinics effectively. To take personal responsibility for own personal/professional development, providing sufficient evidence of the achievement of set objectives through individual performance and the review process. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. Help with collection of statistical information required for QOF & QIPP. Attend and participate in practice and staff meetings as appropriate. To take prompt action to defuse situations of complaints and be equipped with the knowledge to advise patients and relatives/carers about the complaints procedure. Maintain appearance and behaviour in keeping with a member of the nursing profession and in accordance with codes of conduct. Support and co-ordinate health promotion campaigns, i.e. flu, no smoking, healthy lifestyles, etc Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality.Treatment Room supplies and equipment To have working knowledge of equipment used in the surgery. Ensuring that any faulty equipment is taken out of service for repair and reported to the nursing team for information and Practice Administrator for action. To be aware of Infection Control and updated policies. In participation with the Nurse Lead to ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels in relation to patient care. To regularly update knowledge and information through use of medical journals, training, courses, etc. To maintain the cold chain in fridge/fridges and the daily recordings. Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Doctors, Practice Manager and Nurse lead, providing these duties are within the scope of the role and that the individual is trained and capable of such duty.The role of the Practice Nurse is an evolving one and it is anticipated that the post holder will be responsible and reasonably flexible in the interpretation of the above job description.Health and Safety Requirements All employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with the management to enable the employer to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Nursing Degree and registration Qualification Member of NMC Understanding of computer based medical records management Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS
Desirable
- Post-registration studies allied to general practice. Worked in General Practice environment. Minor illness, minor injury, family planning and immunisations
Person Specification Experience Essential Nursing Degree and registration Qualification Member of NMC Understanding of computer based medical records management Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS Desirable Post-registration studies allied to general practice. Worked in General Practice environment. Minor illness, minor injury, family planning and immunisations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Riverside Health Partnership
Address
Riverside Walk
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 6FB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://riversidehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Riverside Health Partnership
Address
Riverside Walk
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 6FB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://riversidehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Business Support Administrator
Devon Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400268
Job summary
We are looking for a new team member to join our vibrant administration service in our South Hams Community Mental Health team, based at Leatside Surgery, Totnes.
This is a key administrative role supporting the delivery of high quality, patient-centred care through efficient and effective administrative support. As a Business Support Administrator, you will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of administrative processes that underpin the work of the Community Mental Health Team.
Your responsibilities will include managing clinical correspondence, appointment scheduling, maintaining accurate patient records, and ensuring data is entered promptly and accurately into our clinical records system.
You will act as a first point of contact for administrative queries, liaising closely with clinical colleagues and other administrative staff to ensure seamless support for patients throughout their care pathway.
If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity or would like to arrange a visit and meet the team, please contact the recruiting manager.
Main duties of the job
Administrative Support:Provide administrative support to the Community Mental Health Team, including the preparation, processing, and distribution of clinical correspondence, appointment co-ordination, and updating patient records.
Communication and Liaison:Act as a key contact for administrative queries, liaising with colleagues, external providers, and other stakeholders such as patients, carers and professionals to ensure effective communication and co-ordination.
Process Improvement:Contribute to the review and improvement of administrative processes to enhance efficiency and support high-quality service delivery.
Compliance and Confidentiality:Ensure all administrative practices comply with Trust policies, procedures, and data protection standards.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro Rata (22.5 hours per week)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9369-26-0664-1
Job locations
First Floor Leatside Surgery
Babbage Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5JA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and accompanying information. If you have any questions, please contact the recruiting manager.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and accompanying information. If you have any questions, please contact the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administrative team with competing demands; Proven meeting management and minute taking skills; Ability to produce high quality, accurate work with attention to detail; Evidence of prioritising workloads and adapt to change when required; Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information.
Desirable
- Previous experience of administration in a Healthcare or Social Care including GP practice or hospitals; knowledge or experience of Mental Health.
Qualifications
Essential
- Business Administration Level 3 / T Level qualification, or equivalent experience. GCSE English and maths or equivalent.
Desirable
- Microsoft office qualification or equivalent, ie ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) Typing, Word or Text Processing to Stage 2 (or equivalent).
Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in an administrative team with competing demands; Proven meeting management and minute taking skills; Ability to produce high quality, accurate work with attention to detail; Evidence of prioritising workloads and adapt to change when required; Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information. Desirable Previous experience of administration in a Healthcare or Social Care including GP practice or hospitals; knowledge or experience of Mental Health. Qualifications Essential Business Administration Level 3 / T Level qualification, or equivalent experience. GCSE English and maths or equivalent. Desirable Microsoft office qualification or equivalent, ie ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) Typing, Word or Text Processing to Stage 2 (or equivalent).
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
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
First Floor Leatside Surgery
Babbage Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
First Floor Leatside Surgery
Babbage Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400267
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse at our surgery, who will play an important role in supporting patients with chronic and long-term conditions, with a particular focus on diabetes. We are looking for a Practice Nurse, who is confident in managing these conditions and is keen to develop their knowledge and skills within primary care.
Main duties of the job
The right candidate will provide a broad range of nursing services, including long-term condition reviews, health promotion and preventative care. Clinical duties will include observations and investigations, wound care, vaccinations and immunisations, cervical screening, travel health and other procedures appropriate to their training and competence.
The Practice Nurse will work closely with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, while also managing their own workload and working independently within their scope of practice.
About us
Lawton House Surgery is committed to providing compassionate healthcare to our local community. We are a large surgery in Congleton with 13,500 patients and we have an excellent nursing team. We value teamwork, professional development and continuous learning, and are looking for an enthusiastic and professional Practice Nurse who is committed to delivering high quality patient care.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A0434-26-0010
Job locations
Bromley Road
Congleton
Cheshire
CW12 1QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointed Practice Nurse will maintain accurate clinical records, follow safeguarding, infection prevention and control procedures, and comply with Practice policies and relevant guidance. The role will also involve supporting colleagues and students, contributing to clinical quality standards, maintaining NMC registration and undertaking continuing professional development.
A key part of the role will be the routine review and monitoring of patients with diabetes. This will include reviewing blood pressure, weight, BMI and other relevant clinical measurements, as well as providing advice on diet, exercise and self-management. The Practice Nurse will identify patients requiring further assessment, medication review or referral and ensure care is delivered in line with current clinical guidance and practice protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointed Practice Nurse will maintain accurate clinical records, follow safeguarding, infection prevention and control procedures, and comply with Practice policies and relevant guidance. The role will also involve supporting colleagues and students, contributing to clinical quality standards, maintaining NMC registration and undertaking continuing professional development.
A key part of the role will be the routine review and monitoring of patients with diabetes. This will include reviewing blood pressure, weight, BMI and other relevant clinical measurements, as well as providing advice on diet, exercise and self-management. The Practice Nurse will identify patients requiring further assessment, medication review or referral and ensure care is delivered in line with current clinical guidance and practice protocols.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Experience of assessing and managing patients with long-term conditions.
- Experience of, or a strong interest in, diabetes care and management.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good clinical assessment, decision-making and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.
- Understanding of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and professional standards.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge.
- Experience in primary care or community nursing would be essential, as would previous experience in diabetes care, structured reviews or chronic disease management.
- Experience of cervical cytology and supporting patients with lifestyle and behaviour change would also be essential.
Desirable
- The appointed candidate will have recent nursing experience and be able to demonstrate experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working within a GP Practice, using clinical systems such as EMIS and contributing to QOF or other clinical quality targets would be advantageous.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Diabetic and Long Term Chronic Disease Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience working with ICE and alternative software packages
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Experience of assessing and managing patients with long-term conditions.
- Experience of, or a strong interest in, diabetes care and management.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good clinical assessment, decision-making and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.
- Understanding of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and professional standards.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge.
- Experience in primary care or community nursing would be essential, as would previous experience in diabetes care, structured reviews or chronic disease management.
- Experience of cervical cytology and supporting patients with lifestyle and behaviour change would also be essential.
Desirable
- The appointed candidate will have recent nursing experience and be able to demonstrate experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working within a GP Practice, using clinical systems such as EMIS and contributing to QOF or other clinical quality targets would be advantageous.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Diabetic and Long Term Chronic Disease Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience working with ICE and alternative software packages
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lawton House GP Surgery
Address
Bromley Road
Congleton
Cheshire
CW12 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.lawtonhousesurgery.nhs.uk/welcome,50549.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lawton House GP Surgery
Address
Bromley Road
Congleton
Cheshire
CW12 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.lawtonhousesurgery.nhs.uk/welcome,50549.htm (Opens in a new tab)
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Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist - Echocardiography
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400266
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist - Echocardiography to join Cardio-Respiratory Department
We are committed to meeting the needs of modern healthcare and providing the best possible services to our patients; as a result we have an exciting opportunity, which represents great career opportunities for the right person.
- The successful candidate will be an RCCP registered Physiologist with sufficient number of years' post qualification experience.
- It is important that the candidate can demonstrate flexibility, good communication skills, and the ability to work as a team member.
- The candidate will work alongside fellow Consultants, Nurses and other Healthcare professionals to ensure high standards are maintained across the organization.
This post is for Mersey West Lancs and requires that you work flexibly across all sites
Main duties of the job
- To assist with the provision of Cardio-Respiratory services throughout the Trust and partnership agencies and to ensure the delivery of a high standard of service for both routine and emergency work.
- The post holder will have a broad range of skills across the entire service but provide highly specialised supervision of a particular area within that service.
- Service lead physiologists will be expected to continually consolidate and expand their skills by formal and informal means, constantly updating their knowledge in line with local and national policy.
- A commitment to participation in the relevant societies and local and national groups and committees is essential
The Cardio-Respiratory Department provides a high-quality service for basic and advanced cardiac and respiratory diagnostic investigations. A 24/7 service is provided for basic investigations such as ECG and spirometry which is provided by Senior ATO's and Assistant Practitioners.
You will be aware of the full range of procedures provided by the department.
You will undertake a wide range of work activities.
You will be expected to:
- Adhere strictly to all Department and Trust policies.
- Deputise for the department manager when necessary.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8097851-A
Job locations
MWL Trust - Various Sites
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Provides fully comprehensive, unsupervised reports of a highly professional standard in a range of procedures.
- Uses clinical judgements to act on reports in an unsupervised way.
- Has highly specialised knowledge and skill in at least one specialist area and is responsible for the development and delivery of that service.
- Clinical supervision of testing in this area
- Developing and implementing relevant policies and procedures.
- Producing costs for each procedure.
- Implementing staff training programs for all levels of staff.
- Peer evaluation of competency levels.
- Stock control and consumable costs in this area.
- Maintain optimal functioning and regular servicing of equipment.
- Initiation of research and audit programs in order to review services and to monitor capacity.
- Provide regular updates to manager on service progress and re-design.
- A commitment to setting up new services and expanding the Physiologist role into areas traditionally covered by doctors.
- Deputise for other service leads in their absence.
- Participate in out of hours sessions when required.
- May be called upon to participate in a 24hr on call emergency rota covering a range of invasive and non-invasive tests.
- During out of hours or on call sessions, together with clinical responsibilities, the Physiologist will take on a level of managerial control of departmental issues.
- Take on a level of managerial control as designated by the manager.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver clinical skills and knowledge unsupervised across a wide range of basic and specialised clinical procedures.
- Be proficient in a in a range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.
- Provide high quality care for patients.
- Required to deliver complex information and instruction in a sensitive manner considering the diverse needs of all patients regardless of their age and abilities.
- Required on a regular basis to communicate information concerning patients and their test results, giving advice and recommendations to a wide range of staff groups.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures are all current and correct.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designs and implements training and education programmes in own specialist area.
- Assists with the delivery of education programs in a broad range of subjects to a variety of staff throughout the Trust
- Actively participates in the mentorship arrangement and takes an active interest in liaising with Higher Education Institutes providing teaching and placements when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Provides fully comprehensive, unsupervised reports of a highly professional standard in a range of procedures.
- Uses clinical judgements to act on reports in an unsupervised way.
- Has highly specialised knowledge and skill in at least one specialist area and is responsible for the development and delivery of that service.
- Clinical supervision of testing in this area
- Developing and implementing relevant policies and procedures.
- Producing costs for each procedure.
- Implementing staff training programs for all levels of staff.
- Peer evaluation of competency levels.
- Stock control and consumable costs in this area.
- Maintain optimal functioning and regular servicing of equipment.
- Initiation of research and audit programs in order to review services and to monitor capacity.
- Provide regular updates to manager on service progress and re-design.
- A commitment to setting up new services and expanding the Physiologist role into areas traditionally covered by doctors.
- Deputise for other service leads in their absence.
- Participate in out of hours sessions when required.
- May be called upon to participate in a 24hr on call emergency rota covering a range of invasive and non-invasive tests.
- During out of hours or on call sessions, together with clinical responsibilities, the Physiologist will take on a level of managerial control of departmental issues.
- Take on a level of managerial control as designated by the manager.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver clinical skills and knowledge unsupervised across a wide range of basic and specialised clinical procedures.
- Be proficient in a in a range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.
- Provide high quality care for patients.
- Required to deliver complex information and instruction in a sensitive manner considering the diverse needs of all patients regardless of their age and abilities.
- Required on a regular basis to communicate information concerning patients and their test results, giving advice and recommendations to a wide range of staff groups.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures are all current and correct.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designs and implements training and education programmes in own specialist area.
- Assists with the delivery of education programs in a broad range of subjects to a variety of staff throughout the Trust
- Actively participates in the mentorship arrangement and takes an active interest in liaising with Higher Education Institutes providing teaching and placements when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification / experience.
- RCCP Registration
- ILS Qualification
- MSCST/master's level qualification / equivalent qualification / experience within a specialised field (BSE / NASPE / BPEG / ARTP)
Desirable
- IT Qualification
- ALS Qualification
- Managerial Qualification
Other
Essential
- Committed to continual professional development
- Flexible and adaptable approach
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in addition to working independently
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment using highly technical equipment in a safe manner producing complex unsupervised reports
- Ability to work with patients and provide high quality care, imparting information, instruction and results in a sensitive manner.
- Excellent organisational skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial years post qualification experience
- Experience in a broad range of cardiology tests
- Specialist knowledge in a range of cardiology tests
- Supervision of staff
- Participate in on call / out of hours service
Desirable
- Educational / Mentorship Experience
- Managerial Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification / experience.
- RCCP Registration
- ILS Qualification
- MSCST/master's level qualification / equivalent qualification / experience within a specialised field (BSE / NASPE / BPEG / ARTP)
Desirable
- IT Qualification
- ALS Qualification
- Managerial Qualification
Other
Essential
- Committed to continual professional development
- Flexible and adaptable approach
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in addition to working independently
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment using highly technical equipment in a safe manner producing complex unsupervised reports
- Ability to work with patients and provide high quality care, imparting information, instruction and results in a sensitive manner.
- Excellent organisational skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial years post qualification experience
- Experience in a broad range of cardiology tests
- Specialist knowledge in a range of cardiology tests
- Supervision of staff
- Participate in on call / out of hours service
Desirable
- Educational / Mentorship Experience
- Managerial Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
MWL Trust - Various Sites
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
MWL Trust - Various Sites
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Income and Costing Accountant
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400265
Job summary
The post holder will assist the Income and Contracting Team in the day-to-day management and reporting of Income from patient care activities, plus other operating Income. The post holder will acquire an overall knowledge of NHS finance and a good understanding of Income, in particular the NHS Payment Scheme mechanism and Costing, and assisting with the completion of quarterly Service Line Reporting (SLR).
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure that procedure notes are kept up to date and accurately reflect current practice.
- To manage own workload and ensure that work is delivered within the team's timetabled dates.
- To be a valuable member of the Trust's Finance Department and contribute to the delivery of its overall objectives.
- To establish and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals of the Directorate, other employees of the Trust, colleagues from other NHS organisations, and officers from other agencies to ensure the delivery of a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Responsible for the maintenance of Income in the General Ledger, though accruals and adjustments, to ensure that all contractual and non-contract income is accounted for correctly. Using Oracle and Business Intelligence reports, such as transaction reports, to verify that information is being reported correctly.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8329558
Job locations
Knowsley Community College
Stockbridge Lane
Huyton
L36 3SD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements.
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT Level 4 (Technician) or equivalent qualification
- GCSE Maths - Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external to the Directorate/ICB's
- Strong IT skills, intermediate level experience using Microsoft Office suite and accurate keyboard skills.
- Understanding of accountancy policies, procedures and relevant legislation
- Experience of General Ledgers.
- Experience of working within a Finance department
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Oracle General Ledger system
- Experience using Civica SLAM
- Knowledge of Department of Health invoicing guidance
- Knowledge of NHS Payment by Results guidance
- Knowledge of National Cost Collection (NCC) and Patient level Costing (PLICS)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret financial information and queries
- Well organised, able to prioritise own workload and able to be flexible to deliver to tight deadlines
- The ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and switch between task
- The ability to adhere to statutory financial regulations and NHS rules
Desirable
- Ability to report and present financial information to both finance and non-finance individuals (internal and external)
Other
Essential
- Identifies and takes responsibility for own personal development and learning through the PDP process.
- Able to develop and use IT appropriately to meet given objectives.
- Presents a positive and professional image of the directorate
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT Level 4 (Technician) or equivalent qualification
- GCSE Maths - Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external to the Directorate/ICB's
- Strong IT skills, intermediate level experience using Microsoft Office suite and accurate keyboard skills.
- Understanding of accountancy policies, procedures and relevant legislation
- Experience of General Ledgers.
- Experience of working within a Finance department
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Oracle General Ledger system
- Experience using Civica SLAM
- Knowledge of Department of Health invoicing guidance
- Knowledge of NHS Payment by Results guidance
- Knowledge of National Cost Collection (NCC) and Patient level Costing (PLICS)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret financial information and queries
- Well organised, able to prioritise own workload and able to be flexible to deliver to tight deadlines
- The ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and switch between task
- The ability to adhere to statutory financial regulations and NHS rules
Desirable
- Ability to report and present financial information to both finance and non-finance individuals (internal and external)
Other
Essential
- Identifies and takes responsibility for own personal development and learning through the PDP process.
- Able to develop and use IT appropriately to meet given objectives.
- Presents a positive and professional image of the directorate
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Knowsley Community College
Stockbridge Lane
Huyton
L36 3SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Knowsley Community College
Stockbridge Lane
Huyton
L36 3SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Health Care Support Worker - Emergency Department
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400264
Job summary
We have an exciting new opportunity within our Accident & Emergency department, for talented, highly motivated individuals who want to make a difference to our patient experience. We are looking for caring and committed individuals who would like to develop their knowledge and skills within this challenging and rewarding environment.
Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.
Main duties of the job
The ability to deal supportively with people of all ages and backgrounds, along with their families, in a period of unprecedented change is essential. Communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-professional team are critical to the success of the role.Previous experience of working within an acute hospital setting is essential along with current experience in an acute setting. You should have also completed NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent level study.Staff are expected to be flexible with their availability as there is a 12-hour rotational shift pattern in place with internal rotation between day and night duty.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for Adults disclosure).
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8086293-D
Job locations
Southport Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed main responsibilities and requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed main responsibilities and requirements.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Demonstrable experience of working in a patient care/health related role
- Knowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare
- Experience of working in a team
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
- Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- Experience of supporting junior staff and learners
- Able to accept direction and guidance
- Aware of own limitations
- Flexible in working hours
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
- Reliable and professional
- Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
- Inclusive and non-judgmental
- Punctual, motivated and committed
- Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
- Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
- Frequent moderate effort for several long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care
- Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks
- ware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
- Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
- Daily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after death
- Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or departmen
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Demonstrable experience of working in a patient care/health related role
- Knowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare
- Experience of working in a team
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
- Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- Experience of supporting junior staff and learners
- Able to accept direction and guidance
- Aware of own limitations
- Flexible in working hours
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
- Reliable and professional
- Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
- Inclusive and non-judgmental
- Punctual, motivated and committed
- Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
- Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
- Frequent moderate effort for several long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care
- Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks
- ware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
- Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
- Daily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after death
- Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or departmen
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
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Senior Health Care Support Worker - Ward 5B
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400263
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Health Care Assistant to join our busy team here in Ward 5B
There is 37.5 hour and also 18 hour contracts available
5B is a 36 bedded Medicine for Older People ward based on level 5 at Whiston Hospital.
The care on 5B is Consultant led and delivered by an expert multidisciplinary team of Geriatricians, Nurses, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapists, Resident Doctors and Social workers; their aim to provide patient centred comprehensive medical care to older people.
Geriatricians and the Multidisciplinary team are concerned with all aspects of health and illness in older people and treat a wide range of general medical conditions but also possess the specialist skills that are needed to diagnose and manage illness in patients with multiple conditions and those living with frailty.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) will:
- Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Trust's vision and values providing safe, high quality, compassionate, person centred care.
- Support/supervise learners, new staff and junior staff where required.
- Record patient information in accordance with local and trust policies.
- Undertake personal care duties for patients within the care setting accessing supervision from a registered healthcare practitioner.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-8314287
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as part of a team and duties will be delegated by the registered healthcare professional.
- Act within the scope of your training and competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if you are not sure.
- Work within agreed ways of working, following relevant Trust standards, policies and protocols.
- Communicate compassionately and effectively with individuals and their families, carers and health care practitioners using a range of techniques, maintaining confidentiality and using tact, empathy, persuasion and reassurance.
- Observe, assess and respond to patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to Nursing staff as required including instigating emergency procedures as per policy.
- Organises self and supervises other junior staff or learners in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision from nursing staff.
- Prioritises a range of delegated clinical care duties.
- Acting on own initiative, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personal hygiene and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
- Assist the registered healthcare practitioners with clinical tasks, follow care plans, notice and report changes, assist with risk assessments, obtain samples and some specimens.
- Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.
- Gather evidence to assist registered healthcare practitioner in obtaining a patient/client history.
- Undertake delegated procedures as required within the limits of required training and measured competence e.g venepuncture / ECG recording / blood glucose monitoring, clinical observations, taking specimens, escalating any abnormalities to the registered nurse.
- Support of patients feeding, diet and nutritional needs and accurately record patients nutritional intake and fluid intake and output, noticing and reporting changes to the nursing staff.
- Ensure patient property is managed as per Trust policy.
- Monitor levels of supplies and order supplies for the department as appropriate
- Demonstrates own duties to new starters, contributing to the learning environment. Where requested, supports/supervises work of students and other junior staff.
- Occasionally participates in audits, surveys, development activities.
- To work in line with Trust policies and procedures
- Contributes to maintaining a safe, healthy working environment.
- Follow the principles for implementing a duty of care, always acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
- Work in partnership with the individual, their carers/ families and the wider healthcare team.
- Maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development and learning activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal.
- Participate in team handovers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as part of a team and duties will be delegated by the registered healthcare professional.
- Act within the scope of your training and competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if you are not sure.
- Work within agreed ways of working, following relevant Trust standards, policies and protocols.
- Communicate compassionately and effectively with individuals and their families, carers and health care practitioners using a range of techniques, maintaining confidentiality and using tact, empathy, persuasion and reassurance.
- Observe, assess and respond to patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to Nursing staff as required including instigating emergency procedures as per policy.
- Organises self and supervises other junior staff or learners in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision from nursing staff.
- Prioritises a range of delegated clinical care duties.
- Acting on own initiative, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personal hygiene and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
- Assist the registered healthcare practitioners with clinical tasks, follow care plans, notice and report changes, assist with risk assessments, obtain samples and some specimens.
- Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.
- Gather evidence to assist registered healthcare practitioner in obtaining a patient/client history.
- Undertake delegated procedures as required within the limits of required training and measured competence e.g venepuncture / ECG recording / blood glucose monitoring, clinical observations, taking specimens, escalating any abnormalities to the registered nurse.
- Support of patients feeding, diet and nutritional needs and accurately record patients nutritional intake and fluid intake and output, noticing and reporting changes to the nursing staff.
- Ensure patient property is managed as per Trust policy.
- Monitor levels of supplies and order supplies for the department as appropriate
- Demonstrates own duties to new starters, contributing to the learning environment. Where requested, supports/supervises work of students and other junior staff.
- Occasionally participates in audits, surveys, development activities.
- To work in line with Trust policies and procedures
- Contributes to maintaining a safe, healthy working environment.
- Follow the principles for implementing a duty of care, always acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
- Work in partnership with the individual, their carers/ families and the wider healthcare team.
- Maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development and learning activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal.
- Participate in team handovers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
- Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Demonstrable experience of working in a patient care/health related role
- Knowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare
- Experience of working in a team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- Experience of supporting junior staff and learners
- Able to accept direction and guidance
- Aware of own limitations
- Flexible in working hours
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
- Reliable and professional
- Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
- Inclusive and non-judgmental
- Punctual, motivated and committed
- Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
- Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
- Frequent moderate effort for several long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care.
- Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks.
- Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately.
- Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
- Daily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after death.
- Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
- Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Demonstrable experience of working in a patient care/health related role
- Knowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare
- Experience of working in a team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- Experience of supporting junior staff and learners
- Able to accept direction and guidance
- Aware of own limitations
- Flexible in working hours
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
- Reliable and professional
- Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
- Inclusive and non-judgmental
- Punctual, motivated and committed
- Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
- Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
- Frequent moderate effort for several long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care.
- Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks.
- Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately.
- Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
- Daily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after death.
- Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
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https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Patient Experience & Complaints Officer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400261
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Trust within the Quality and Risk team as a PALS officer.
This role involves providing support, guidance and advice for people who have concerns about various aspects of care or who want general information about our Trust services. The successful candidate will be a person who enjoys the challenge of resolving concerns whilst working with patients and families in this front facing customer services role.
The post is predominantly based at Whiston Hospital but there may be occasions when you may be required to travel and work across Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
To provide support, guidance, advice and information to patients, relatives, carers and staff, in a timely and efficient manner. To act as a liaison point for people contacting the service in order to resolve issues raised.
The successful candidate will have experience of working within the NHS, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be required to use numerous computerised systems such as; Inphase, Careflow and Microsoft Office systems.
Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-8232347
Job locations
Southport Hospital
Town Lane
Kew, Southport
PR8 6NP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support individual patients, relatives and carers to obtain answers to queries and resolve problems and concerns quickly and efficiently which may be received from various sources. Record and feedback compliments received by patients and carers. Be accessible with a visible presence in the Trust.
- Work collaboratively with staff and service managers to ensure that any concerns or problems raised by service users, carers and their families can be resolved as quickly as possible.
- Communicate with people who may be in complex and sensitive situations and who may be highly emotional, aggressive or anxious. This involves using communication skills on a daily basis to help service users/carers to clarify concerns and provide/identify options.
- Respond to diverse, sensitive and sometimes complex enquiries and concerns raised by the public, service users and carers about Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust services referring to any applicable Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Negotiate timely and appropriate resolution of concerns with service users or carers and staff.
- To take an instrumental role in supporting PALS users, arranging meetings between service users and clinicians and occasionally supporting service users at these meetings in what can be highly complex and sensitive circumstances, in an efficient manner to reach satisfactory outcomes.
- Understand the Trusts managing complaints and concerns policy and refer to the complaints team/Independent advocacy if appropriate. Provide advice and guidance to those who wish to make a formal complaint when issues cannot be resolved within PALS.
- To ensure all PALS contacts are recorded on the Inphase system and ensure that PALS activity is communicated to the appropriate personnel throughout the Trust.
- Assist PALS in local acute and community Trusts and other stakeholders who are trying to resolve issues that span across organisational boundaries.
- To provide support to patients, carers and families when accessing specialist advocacy or other voluntary and statutory services.
- To build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders and the local community.
Education and Development
- Ensure colleagues across the Trust are aware of the role of PALS, through regular feedback with appropriate staff groups.
- Participate in raising awareness of PALS within the Trust, internally and externally, and with other statutory, voluntary and community organisations, including preparation and delivery of presentations.
- Contribute to the delivery of corporate induction as required. To ensure personal development plans are identified, maintained and followed to ensure all relevant mandatory training is undertaken.
- Demonstrate role and training support to new starters.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Act as a resource for up-to-date information on Trust services for all patients, relatives, and carers.
- Utilise empathetic and effective communication skills to decipher complex information from service users to understand and resolve concerns.
- Provide and identify support and appropriate signposting to those contacting PALS.
- To maintain own personal development following participation in annual appraisal.
- Maintain and extend personal knowledge with regard to current and changing issues within the Trust and wider NHS on an on-going basis.
- To maintain health and safety standards which ensure the wellbeing of patients, public and work colleagues.
- To undertake required mandatory training required for the post.
- To manage own workload, work unsupervised as appropriate, escalating any concerns to the line manager.
- To observe and maintain data protection and confidentiality as appropriate.
- To maintain a personal professional appearance.
- The above responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and are subject to change as the post develops.
Clinical Governance
- To work in close collaboration with staff from Complaints and the Quality and Risk departments,
- ensuring that effective communication is maintained in respect of PALS activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support individual patients, relatives and carers to obtain answers to queries and resolve problems and concerns quickly and efficiently which may be received from various sources. Record and feedback compliments received by patients and carers. Be accessible with a visible presence in the Trust.
- Work collaboratively with staff and service managers to ensure that any concerns or problems raised by service users, carers and their families can be resolved as quickly as possible.
- Communicate with people who may be in complex and sensitive situations and who may be highly emotional, aggressive or anxious. This involves using communication skills on a daily basis to help service users/carers to clarify concerns and provide/identify options.
- Respond to diverse, sensitive and sometimes complex enquiries and concerns raised by the public, service users and carers about Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust services referring to any applicable Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Negotiate timely and appropriate resolution of concerns with service users or carers and staff.
- To take an instrumental role in supporting PALS users, arranging meetings between service users and clinicians and occasionally supporting service users at these meetings in what can be highly complex and sensitive circumstances, in an efficient manner to reach satisfactory outcomes.
- Understand the Trusts managing complaints and concerns policy and refer to the complaints team/Independent advocacy if appropriate. Provide advice and guidance to those who wish to make a formal complaint when issues cannot be resolved within PALS.
- To ensure all PALS contacts are recorded on the Inphase system and ensure that PALS activity is communicated to the appropriate personnel throughout the Trust.
- Assist PALS in local acute and community Trusts and other stakeholders who are trying to resolve issues that span across organisational boundaries.
- To provide support to patients, carers and families when accessing specialist advocacy or other voluntary and statutory services.
- To build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders and the local community.
Education and Development
- Ensure colleagues across the Trust are aware of the role of PALS, through regular feedback with appropriate staff groups.
- Participate in raising awareness of PALS within the Trust, internally and externally, and with other statutory, voluntary and community organisations, including preparation and delivery of presentations.
- Contribute to the delivery of corporate induction as required. To ensure personal development plans are identified, maintained and followed to ensure all relevant mandatory training is undertaken.
- Demonstrate role and training support to new starters.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Act as a resource for up-to-date information on Trust services for all patients, relatives, and carers.
- Utilise empathetic and effective communication skills to decipher complex information from service users to understand and resolve concerns.
- Provide and identify support and appropriate signposting to those contacting PALS.
- To maintain own personal development following participation in annual appraisal.
- Maintain and extend personal knowledge with regard to current and changing issues within the Trust and wider NHS on an on-going basis.
- To maintain health and safety standards which ensure the wellbeing of patients, public and work colleagues.
- To undertake required mandatory training required for the post.
- To manage own workload, work unsupervised as appropriate, escalating any concerns to the line manager.
- To observe and maintain data protection and confidentiality as appropriate.
- To maintain a personal professional appearance.
- The above responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and are subject to change as the post develops.
Clinical Governance
- To work in close collaboration with staff from Complaints and the Quality and Risk departments,
- ensuring that effective communication is maintained in respect of PALS activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 level or equivalent qualification plus significant knowledge and experience
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Desirable
- RSA 2 in Typing / Word processing or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the function of PALS
- Experience of working within a customer care environment in an advisory capacity
- Experience of working towards deadlines
- Experience of providing information in a clear and concise manner
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications
- Experience of dealing with conflict
- Fully aware of the need to maintain confidentiality and how this is achieved
- Experience of inputting data
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS complaints procedures, GDPR, clinical governance, health & wellbeing issues, acquired through training and experience
- Experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge
- Experience of dealing with external NHS stakeholders
- Experience of Datix / Inphase system
- Experience of working within the NHS or Healthcare Setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including listening and negotiating skills, face to face and over the telephone
- Able to problem solve
- Able to use own initiative
- Work well under pressure whilst prioritising a diverse workload with competing priorities within a busy environment
- Work individually or as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between all MWL hospital sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 level or equivalent qualification plus significant knowledge and experience
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Desirable
- RSA 2 in Typing / Word processing or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the function of PALS
- Experience of working within a customer care environment in an advisory capacity
- Experience of working towards deadlines
- Experience of providing information in a clear and concise manner
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications
- Experience of dealing with conflict
- Fully aware of the need to maintain confidentiality and how this is achieved
- Experience of inputting data
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS complaints procedures, GDPR, clinical governance, health & wellbeing issues, acquired through training and experience
- Experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge
- Experience of dealing with external NHS stakeholders
- Experience of Datix / Inphase system
- Experience of working within the NHS or Healthcare Setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including listening and negotiating skills, face to face and over the telephone
- Able to problem solve
- Able to use own initiative
- Work well under pressure whilst prioritising a diverse workload with competing priorities within a busy environment
- Work individually or as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between all MWL hospital 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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport Hospital
Town Lane
Kew, Southport
PR8 6NP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport Hospital
Town Lane
Kew, Southport
PR8 6NP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400248
Job summary
Locum GP position up to 8 sessions from 1st March 2027 to 31st August 2027 We will also consider a job share for Locum GPs able to commit to 3-5 sessions a week.
We are looking for motivated and committed team-players to join our very friendly and supportive team of GPs in Faversham, East Kent to cover a period of leave.
A course and experience in minor surgery is desirable.
Previous experience in emergency medicine or urgent care is beneficial but not essential.
- Fee to be negotiated per session
- Daily catch up for chat and clinical discussion
- Based in two purpose built Health Care facilities in Faversham (Faversham Medical Practice and Newton Place Surgery)
- Driving licence and access to car on working days essential
- We run a thriving Urgent Care Practitioner led Urgent Treatment Centre on-site
- We are an active training practice (GP registrars, medical students, Advanced Care Practitioners)
- We offer a number of non-core services to our 34,000 patient population including minor surgery, joint injections, LARC fitting
- We offer a number of community services including ophthalmology, gynaecology and orthopaedics
- X-ray facilities available at Faversham Medical Practice site
- Weekend shifts may be available if desired
- Leave may be taken during this period subject to staffing needs.
We would love to meet you if you would like to arrange an informal visit.
Kerin Austin (Business Manager) [email protected] or Dr Gaurav Gupta [email protected]
Phone: 01795 905577
Closing date: 1st November 2026
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will commit to working regular sessions between 1st March 2027 and 31st August 2027.
In this time they will be expected to fulfil the role of a salaried GP which will include managing a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
About us
Faversham Medical Group consists of 2 GP surgeries; Faversham Medical Practice and Newton Place Surgery. We also run an Urgent Treatment Centre based at Faversham Health Centre.
We are a friendly and supportive team.
Faversham is a beautiful, historic market town. It is close to the vibrant city of Canterbury; just 60 miles from London and yet within easy reach of attractive coastline areas and beaches.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience This will reflect the locum's usual rates.
Contract
Locum
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
A0646-26-0030
Job locations
Faversham Health Centre
Bank Street
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8QR
United Kingdom
Newton Place Surgery
Newton Road
FAVERSHAM
Kent
ME13 8FH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The post-holder will commit to working regular sessions between 1st March 2027 and 31st August 2027.
In this time they will be expected to fulfil the role of a salaried GP which will include managing a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Clinical responsibilities:
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
- Providing counselling and health education
- Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
- Collecting data for audit purposes
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other responsibilities within the organisation:
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Confidentiality:
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)
Hand hygiene standards for self and others
Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager
Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal
Maintenance of own clean working environment
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers
Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use
Maintenance of sterile environments
Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Safeguarding:
It is the responsibility of all staff at Faversham Medical Practice to;
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Ensure their safeguarding adults and safeguarding children training is up to date at the level appropriate to their role.
Ensure the safeguarding policies and procedures in place within the Practice are adhered to during employment.
Equality and diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Personal/professional development:
In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Contribution to the implementation of services:
The post-holder will:
Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
Participate in audit where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The post-holder will commit to working regular sessions between 1st March 2027 and 31st August 2027.
In this time they will be expected to fulfil the role of a salaried GP which will include managing a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
Clinical responsibilities:
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
- Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
- Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
- Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
- Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
- Providing counselling and health education
- Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
- Collecting data for audit purposes
- Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
- Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
- In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.
Other responsibilities within the organisation:
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
Confidentiality:
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)
Hand hygiene standards for self and others
Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager
Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal
Maintenance of own clean working environment
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers
Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use
Maintenance of sterile environments
Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Safeguarding:
It is the responsibility of all staff at Faversham Medical Practice to;
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Ensure their safeguarding adults and safeguarding children training is up to date at the level appropriate to their role.
Ensure the safeguarding policies and procedures in place within the Practice are adhered to during employment.
Equality and diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Personal/professional development:
In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Contribution to the implementation of services:
The post-holder will:
Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
Participate in audit where appropriate.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of Audit and Research
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
Desirable
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
- Experience of managing and motivating others
- Pastoral skills with ability to support individual healthcare workers
- IT skills:
- - Understanding of EMIS system
- - Effective use of information and communication technology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of partnership working including building relationships and networking
- Evidence of good personal CPD to demonstrate professional capabilities
Desirable
- Active or recent clinical practice to demonstrate the current challenges in primary care
- An understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this
- Experience in Urgent Care
Qualifications
Essential
- GP registered with the GMC
- On the Performers List
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Member of RCGP
- Specialism in chosen field relevant to Primary Care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Positive Attitude
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Team and corporate working
- An innovative and adaptable approach to work
- Able to operate within a frequently changing work environment
- Ability to accept constructive criticism and show respect for the views of others
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of Audit and Research
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
Desirable
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
- Experience of managing and motivating others
- Pastoral skills with ability to support individual healthcare workers
- IT skills:
- - Understanding of EMIS system
- - Effective use of information and communication technology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of partnership working including building relationships and networking
- Evidence of good personal CPD to demonstrate professional capabilities
Desirable
- Active or recent clinical practice to demonstrate the current challenges in primary care
- An understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this
- Experience in Urgent Care
Qualifications
Essential
- GP registered with the GMC
- On the Performers List
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Member of RCGP
- Specialism in chosen field relevant to Primary Care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Positive Attitude
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Team and corporate working
- An innovative and adaptable approach to work
- Able to operate within a frequently changing work environment
- Ability to accept constructive criticism and show respect for the views of others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Faversham Medical Practice
Address
Faversham Health Centre
Bank Street
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8QR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.favershammedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Faversham Medical Practice
Address
Faversham Health Centre
Bank Street
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8QR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.favershammedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400247
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly two-partner practice for 4 - 6 sessions per week, salary depending on experience.
We are a well-established practice caring for a patient population of over 5,500 and offer a supportive, collaborative and welcoming working environment. As a small practice, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and colleagues and play a valued role within our team.
We are looking for a GP who enjoys providing high-quality, patient-centred care and would like to become part of a close-knit practice where teamwork, continuity of care and professional development are valued.
If you are looking for a supportive practice where your contribution will be genuinely valued, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide a broad range of general medical services to our practice population, working alongside the GP partners and wider multidisciplinary team.
The role will include a mixture of face-to-face and telephone consultations, management of acute and long-term conditions, clinical decision-making, prescribing and appropriate onward referral. The GP will also contribute to clinical governance, practice meetings and the ongoing development of patient services.
We are particularly keen to appoint someone who values continuity of care, good communication and a collaborative approach, and who will enjoy becoming part of our friendly and supportive practice team.
About us
We believe that high-quality patient care starts with a strong and dependable foundation, one that protects our patients, supports our team and ensures that good care is delivered consistently. We take pride in the detail behind the scenes, with a strong commitment to safe, reliable and well-organised practice.
We are a well-established two-partner GP practice caring for over 5,500 patients. As a smaller practice, we offer a friendly and collaborative environment where people know each other, teamwork matters and everyone has an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.
We place a strong emphasis on continuity of care, patient-centred medicine and supportive working relationships. Our GPs work closely with the partners and wider practice team, creating an environment where communication is valued and clinicians are able to contribute to the continued development of the practice.
We are looking for someone who will enjoy being part of a close-knit team, values high standards and wants to build positive, lasting relationships with both patients and colleagues.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A6022-26-0001
Job locations
20-22 Bannockburn Road
LONDON
SE18 1ES
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title
Salaried GP
Line manager
GP Partners
Accountable to
GP Partners
Hours per week
4 - 6 sessions per week
Job summary
A Salaried GP works as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care while complying with the contract.
Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
The role is to support, mentor, and supervise other healthcare professionals within the organisation and be an integral part of the general practice team.
Mission statement
We provide high-quality care by building a dependable foundation that protects our patients and supports our team. We ensure our excellence is never left to chance, but is a consistent promise delivered through attention to detail and a commitment to safe, reliable practice.
Primary key responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.
- The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
- To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines
- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
- Effective management of long-term conditions
- To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
- Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
- Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
- Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
- Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
- Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
- Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
- Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
- To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
- There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Wider responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:
- Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes
- Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title
Salaried GP
Line manager
GP Partners
Accountable to
GP Partners
Hours per week
4 - 6 sessions per week
Job summary
A Salaried GP works as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care while complying with the contract.
Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
The role is to support, mentor, and supervise other healthcare professionals within the organisation and be an integral part of the general practice team.
Mission statement
We provide high-quality care by building a dependable foundation that protects our patients and supports our team. We ensure our excellence is never left to chance, but is a consistent promise delivered through attention to detail and a commitment to safe, reliable practice.
Primary key responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.
- The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
- The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
- To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines
- Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
- Effective management of long-term conditions
- To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
- Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
- Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
- Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
- Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
- Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
- Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
- Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
- Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
- Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
- Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
- Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
- Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
- Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
- Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
- Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
- To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
- There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Wider responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:
- Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes
- Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Experience
Essential
- Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of providing home visits
- General understanding of the primary care contract
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
- An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
Desirable
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
- MRCGP
- Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Experience
Essential
- Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of providing home visits
- General understanding of the primary care contract
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
- An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
Desirable
- Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bannockburn Surgery
Address
20-22 Bannockburn Road
LONDON
SE18 1ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Bannockburn Surgery
Address
20-22 Bannockburn Road
LONDON
SE18 1ES
United Kingdom
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Dispensary Assistant/Receptionist
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400237
Job summary
We are seeking a friendly, team player to join our Dispensary team, working in a Dispensary Assistant role. This role is the first point of contact for our Dispensary department. Good customer service skills are essential. This role is very busy and involves lifting and carrying larger items.
This role is 20 hours per week with fixed hours plus participation in a Saturday morning rota (approximately 1 in 6). You will be expected to pick up additional hours to cover your job share partner during periods of annual leave and sickness absences.
Fixed hours are: Tuesdays 1pm - 6.30pm, Thursdays 1.30pm - 6.30pm & Fridays 8.30am - 6.30pm.
Applicants who applied previously do not need to submit a new application.
Main duties of the job
This role involves the below:
Meet and greet patients in a warm, welcoming manner (front of house in dispensary)
Handling of prepared prescriptions to patients
Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements
Unpack and store pharmaceutical deliveries
Working with the dispensers in assisting with stock control
Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature once received
Signing off invoices and forwarding for payment to the appropriate staff member
Undertaking other reasonable duties within the framework of the post
About us
Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgery is a rural, dispensing GP Surgery based on the Wiltshire/Berkshire border. We are a training practice with an excellent reputation, providing all aspects of primary care to just over 10,000 patients, with an Outstanding CQC rating. The practice uses SystmOne clinical system. We are a friendly team which includes ANPs, Nurses, HCAs, Clinical Pharmacist and a Health & Wellbeing team.
Our Ethos
We are a caring practice with a focus around delivering an excellent primary care service to our registered patient population
We have an open and honest culture for everyone to learn and flourish
A strong learning and teaching ethos with medical students, foundation doctors, GP trainees and student nurses.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.97 an hour Free on site parking, NHS Pension
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0657-26-0004
Job locations
Whittonditch Road
Ramsbury
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2QT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way.
Assist in the handling of prescriptions over-the-counter, use of cash till, assist with stock control and re-stocking of the dispensary. Deliveries are received throughout the day and you will be required to unpack deliveries.
Please see full job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way.
Assist in the handling of prescriptions over-the-counter, use of cash till, assist with stock control and re-stocking of the dispensary. Deliveries are received throughout the day and you will be required to unpack deliveries.
Please see full job description attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C (4-9) or Equivalent in English & Maths
Experience
Essential
- Team player
- Willing to learn
Desirable
- Customer service experience
- Experience of working in a Dispensary/Pharmacy or GP Surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C (4-9) or Equivalent in English & Maths
Experience
Essential
- Team player
- Willing to learn
Desirable
- Customer service experience
- Experience of working in a Dispensary/Pharmacy or GP Surgery
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
Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgery
Address
Whittonditch Road
Ramsbury
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ramsburyandwanboroughsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgery
Address
Whittonditch Road
Ramsbury
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ramsburyandwanboroughsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Registed Nurse, Plastic Dressings
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400207
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Plastics Dressings Clinic Nurse . This is an ideal role for a motivated proactive individual with plastics / wound care knowledge and experience to join our team . This post will include cross site cover, whilst we work predominantly at the UHCW site , we also cover Rugby St Cross on an Monday afternoon.
Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.
The successful candidate must have post-preceptorship experience.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients attending the plastic dressing clinic.
- Assess wounds, including size, depth, tissue type, exudate, odour, surrounding skin and signs of infection.
- Assess and manage post-operative wounds, grafts, flaps, donor sites and complex wounds within the nurse's competence.
- Undertake VAC/NPWT dressing changes following appropriate training and competency assessment.
- Maintain aseptic technique and infection prevention and control standards during wound care.
- Monitor patients for complications
- Escalate concerns promptly to the relevant healthcare professional.
- Provide patient education
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including wound assessment, dressing products, patient tolerance and escalation
- Take and upload wound photographs in accordance with local policy and consent requirements.
- Liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Arrange appropriate follow-up appointments
- Recognise safeguarding concerns and follow relevant Trust safeguarding procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with NMC Code, Trust policies and professional standards.
- Maintain professional competence through mandatory training, CPD and competency-based training.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
218-NM-B5-8340075
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct.Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
- Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team including situations where difficulties in comprehension occur.
- A competent practitioner, teaching, assessing and supervising/providing mentorship to appropriate students or junior staff.
- Responsible for clinical assessment of a group of patients and management of a team, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated, involving patients and users.
- Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities to support patient care pathways.
- Demonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient care management including; patient observations; equipment management and administration of agreed invasive tests/procedures.
- Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data.
- Manage expected (and occasional unexpected) clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need, referring to a senior member of staff where appropriate e.g. in an unexpected event.
- Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
- Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Job description Job responsibilities Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct.Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team including situations where difficulties in comprehension occur. A competent practitioner, teaching, assessing and supervising/providing mentorship to appropriate students or junior staff. Responsible for clinical assessment of a group of patients and management of a team, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated, involving patients and users. Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities to support patient care pathways. Demonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient care management including; patient observations; equipment management and administration of agreed invasive tests/procedures. Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data. Manage expected (and occasional unexpected) clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need, referring to a senior member of staff where appropriate e.g. in an unexpected event. Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. imparting bad news or following an unexpected event. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent Professional NMC Registration oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and Assessing oQualification or willingness to undertake oPost-Preceptorship
Desirable
- oFirst level degree or willingness to undertake oTeaching and Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- oProfessional Clinical experience oBasic wound care management oWillingness to undertake more complex wound management with supervision and training oPost-Preceptorship experience
Desirable
- oAbility to successfully manage people and change oPlastic Surgery experience
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of the Professional oCode of Conduct oAble to apply evidence based practice oAwareness of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
Desirable
- oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS
Skills
Essential
- oIT skills oPatient focused oGood communication skills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements appropriates solutions
Desirable
- oHave a confident approach and the ability to inspire confidence
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Person Specification Qualifications Essential oCurrent Professional NMC Registration oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and Assessing oQualification or willingness to undertake oPost-Preceptorship Desirable oFirst level degree or willingness to undertake oTeaching and Assessing qualification Experience Essential oProfessional Clinical experience oBasic wound care management oWillingness to undertake more complex wound management with supervision and training oPost-Preceptorship experience Desirable oAbility to successfully manage people and change oPlastic Surgery experience Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of the Professional oCode of Conduct oAble to apply evidence based practice oAwareness of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development Desirable oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS Skills Essential oIT skills oPatient focused oGood communication skills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements appropriates solutions Desirable oHave a confident approach and the ability to inspire confidence Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400206
Job summary
The GP receptionist is responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and providing support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties may include, but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, processing of personal information and assisting patients as required.
Main duties of the job
To act as a central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with the multidisciplinary team member and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.
About us
Crabbs Cross Surgery is a long-established GP practice dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred primary care to the local community.
The practice offers a full range of general medical services, including routine and urgent appointments, chronic disease management, preventative health programmes, and access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. With an emphasis on accessibility, safety, and continuity of care, Crabbs Cross Surgery is committed to adopting innovative approaches, enhancing communication, and working collaboratively with local health partners to meet the evolving needs of its patients.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A1345-26-0000
Job locations
1 Kenilworth Close
Crabbs Cross
Redditch
B97 5JX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the receptionist are as follows. On occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the reasonable scope of the role.
- Maintain and monitor practice appointment system
- Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments
- Answer incoming phone calls, dealing with the callers request appropriately
- Signpost patients to the correct service
- Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies
- Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as requested
- Input data as necessary onto patients healthcare records
- Direct requests for information to relevant team members i.e., SAR, DVLA forms, insurance/solicitors letters
- Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner
- Carry out system searches as requested
- Support all clinical staff with general tasks as required
- Photocopy documentation as required
- Maintain a clean, tidy and effective working area
- Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards
- Action incoming emails and correspondence as necessary
- Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the rota
- Support admin team, providing cover during absences
- Scan patient related documents and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare record
This role will be for 16 hours on a Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoon, These are non-negotiable. Additonal hours for over time/cover may be worked between 08:00 and 18:30, Monday to Friday and occassional Saturdays 09:00 to 13:00
Job description
Job responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the receptionist are as follows. On occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the reasonable scope of the role.
- Maintain and monitor practice appointment system
- Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments
- Answer incoming phone calls, dealing with the callers request appropriately
- Signpost patients to the correct service
- Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies
- Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as requested
- Input data as necessary onto patients healthcare records
- Direct requests for information to relevant team members i.e., SAR, DVLA forms, insurance/solicitors letters
- Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner
- Carry out system searches as requested
- Support all clinical staff with general tasks as required
- Photocopy documentation as required
- Maintain a clean, tidy and effective working area
- Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards
- Action incoming emails and correspondence as necessary
- Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the rota
- Support admin team, providing cover during absences
- Scan patient related documents and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare record
This role will be for 16 hours on a Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoon, These are non-negotiable. Additonal hours for over time/cover may be worked between 08:00 and 18:30, Monday to Friday and occassional Saturdays 09:00 to 13:00
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Good customer service skills
- Team Player
Desirable
- Experience in a GP practice
- Experience with EMIS
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Good customer service skills
- Team Player
Desirable
- Experience in a GP practice
- Experience with EMIS
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
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
Crabbs Cross Surgery
Address
1 Kenilworth Close
Crabbs Cross
Redditch
B97 5JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Crabbs Cross Surgery
Address
1 Kenilworth Close
Crabbs Cross
Redditch
B97 5JX
United Kingdom
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Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400204
Job summary
The trainee Surgical Care Practitioner (tSCP) will be an experienced registered healthcare professional who is expected to work towards advanced level clinical practice in general surgery which includes colorectal, HPB and Upper GI. They will be expected to work across the patient perioperative journey including clinics, ward and operating theatres to include laparoscopic, robotic and open surgery. The tSCP will work under clinical supervision to meet the capabilities or competencies required for the role and academic programme.
The level of supervision will depend upon the tSCP's knowledge, skills and capability, and their autonomy which is expected to increase during their development; the tSCP must work within their own limitations and scope of practice. The tSCP will develop and exercise a degree of autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity, uncertainty and varying levels of risk, holding accountability for their decisions, such cases should be included in their portfolio of evidence and discussed with their supervisor.
The tSCP must successfully demonstrate core capabilities, specialty specific clinical competence and complete a recognised independent prescribing qualification, including annotation onto their professional regulatory register.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Co-ordinate the care of patients throughout their surgical pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients, including intraoperatively, which may include the insertion of ports, suturing, acting as robotic bed side assistant.
- Accountable for own actions in accordance with their professional regulatory body requirements.
- Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
- Lead and deliver clinical care, across a variety of settings, according to national and local guidelines ensuring delivery of evidence-based care and working towards the Trust vision of providing a World Class Service.
- Undertake an initial assessment to determine differential diagnosis, utilising advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills, deciding when necessary to refer to senior clinical colleagues.
This training must be completed within a five-year time frame. Study leave and expenses are provided according to the HEI programme and the relevant organisational policies. The successful candidate will progress to Band 8A on successful completion of MSc Surgical Care Practicer and specialty competencies/capabilities.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
218-NM-B7-8332312
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act autonomously to assess, prioritise and provide expert clinical care which contributes to the patients treatment plan to ensure that optimum physical, psychological, and social care needs are met and ensures quality care.
- Request and interpret relevant investigations to facilitate the development of the patients management plan.
- Initiate the management of patients who are critically ill or deteriorating within scope of practice.
- Proactively refer to other clinicians (own or other services) depending upon patients needs to deliver care beyond your limitations and scope of practice.
- Proactively initiate treatment plans for patients requiring intervention and treatment ensuring ethically based considerations.
- Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long term conditions.
- Undertake relevant clinical procedures to facilitate patient care within the service, supported by the appropriate training and supervision.
- Autonomously assess, diagnose, and have the legal authority to independently prescribe. As an independent prescriber, the tSCP is responsible and accountable for the assessment of patients with undiagnosed or diagnosed conditions and for clinical management decisions.
- The independent prescriber can prescribe pharmacology and non-pharmacology treatment within their scope of practice.
- Provides information and advice to patients on prescribed medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions ensuring compliance with evidence- based practice and national and practice protocols.
- Documents clearly all aspects of assessment, diagnosis, and management plan and present the findings, using the approved documentation framework.
- Facilitates shared decision making by discussing assessment outcomes with patients, carers, and other health care professionals, to enable patients to make informed decisions regarding treatment.
- Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting priorities.
- Support patients, families, and carers to adopt health healthy lifestyles strategies and apply principles of self- care, alongside clinical management plans.
- Understand and recognise risk and apply safeguarding measures that support the identification of vulnerable adults and children, being aware of statutory child/ vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance to escalate concerns accordingly.
- Contribute to informed patient consent and act as patient advocate.
- Undertake delegated consent as appropriate and after successful completion of the relevant training and competencies.
- Report clinical incidents via Trust Datix reporting system, investigate as appropriate and share learning.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Please be advised the interviews for this post will take place week commencing 09/11/2026, subject to availability.
Job description Job responsibilities Act autonomously to assess, prioritise and provide expert clinical care which contributes to the patients treatment plan to ensure that optimum physical, psychological, and social care needs are met and ensures quality care. Request and interpret relevant investigations to facilitate the development of the patients management plan. Initiate the management of patients who are critically ill or deteriorating within scope of practice. Proactively refer to other clinicians (own or other services) depending upon patients needs to deliver care beyond your limitations and scope of practice. Proactively initiate treatment plans for patients requiring intervention and treatment ensuring ethically based considerations. Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long term conditions. Undertake relevant clinical procedures to facilitate patient care within the service, supported by the appropriate training and supervision. Autonomously assess, diagnose, and have the legal authority to independently prescribe. As an independent prescriber, the tSCP is responsible and accountable for the assessment of patients with undiagnosed or diagnosed conditions and for clinical management decisions. The independent prescriber can prescribe pharmacology and non-pharmacology treatment within their scope of practice. Provides information and advice to patients on prescribed medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions ensuring compliance with evidence- based practice and national and practice protocols. Documents clearly all aspects of assessment, diagnosis, and management plan and present the findings, using the approved documentation framework. Facilitates shared decision making by discussing assessment outcomes with patients, carers, and other health care professionals, to enable patients to make informed decisions regarding treatment. Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting priorities. Support patients, families, and carers to adopt health healthy lifestyles strategies and apply principles of self- care, alongside clinical management plans. Understand and recognise risk and apply safeguarding measures that support the identification of vulnerable adults and children, being aware of statutory child/ vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance to escalate concerns accordingly. Contribute to informed patient consent and act as patient advocate. Undertake delegated consent as appropriate and after successful completion of the relevant training and competencies. Report clinical incidents via Trust Datix reporting system, investigate as appropriate and share learning. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. Please be advised the interviews for this post will take place week commencing 09/11/2026, subject to availability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent UK healthcare professional registration oBSc in healthcare or equivalent professional qualification to UK honours degree oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and assessing qualification/equivalent.
Desirable
- oSurgical First Assistant HEI qualification oDelegated Consent training. oPerioperative Care Practitioners Intraoperative Non-Technical Skills (PINTS) oIndependent Prescriber (annotated on professional register) oIRMER regulation training (if required for role) oILS/ALS oMale catheterisation oRobotic training
Experience
Essential
- o3-years senior clinical experience at Band 6 or above this a requirement to comply with HEE/NHSE funding requirements. oSignificant clinical experience in operating theatre. oExperience of leading people/services. oExperience of case load management oExperience of clinical teaching. oExperience in research and audit. oDemonstrate ability to embed evidence-based practice. oExperience in collaborative working with multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- oExperience of change management and service development. oEvidence of journal/ web/book publication/conference presentation
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of anatomy of the abdomen oKnowledge of surgical instruments. oIn-depth knowledge of speciality disease/complexity oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice. oKnowledge of clinical governance oKnowledge of national and local NHS agenda/policy/guidance/ integrated care boards and implications
Desirable
- oKnowledge of relevant diseases/complexities in health
Skills
Essential
- oPre, intraoperative and postoperative skills. oAbility to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. oDeveloped IT skills oGood interpersonal skills oHighly developed communication, influencing, negotiating skills and sharing of information. oAbility to prioritize and meet deadlines. oExcellent organisational and time management skills. oAbility to be an innovative and effective decision-maker. oAbility to deal with sensitive/challenging/complex and stressful situations. oAbility to undertake audit and critically analyse data. oAbility to work shifts required by service
Desirable
- oExtended/enhanced clinical skills. oDemonstrate report writing. oDemonstrate resourcefulness. oDemonstrate ability to assess, diagnose, interpret investigations and develop a clinical management plan for patients. oSkills in presenting at conferences/webinars
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Person Specification Qualifications Essential oCurrent UK healthcare professional registration oBSc in healthcare or equivalent professional qualification to UK honours degree oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and assessing qualification/equivalent. Desirable oSurgical First Assistant HEI qualification oDelegated Consent training. oPerioperative Care Practitioners Intraoperative Non-Technical Skills (PINTS) oIndependent Prescriber (annotated on professional register) oIRMER regulation training (if required for role) oILS/ALS oMale catheterisation oRobotic training Experience Essential o3-years senior clinical experience at Band 6 or above this a requirement to comply with HEE/NHSE funding requirements. oSignificant clinical experience in operating theatre. oExperience of leading people/services. oExperience of case load management oExperience of clinical teaching. oExperience in research and audit. oDemonstrate ability to embed evidence-based practice. oExperience in collaborative working with multidisciplinary team. Desirable oExperience of change management and service development. oEvidence of journal/ web/book publication/conference presentation Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of anatomy of the abdomen oKnowledge of surgical instruments. oIn-depth knowledge of speciality disease/complexity oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice. oKnowledge of clinical governance oKnowledge of national and local NHS agenda/policy/guidance/ integrated care boards and implications Desirable oKnowledge of relevant diseases/complexities in health Skills Essential oPre, intraoperative and postoperative skills. oAbility to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. oDeveloped IT skills oGood interpersonal skills oHighly developed communication, influencing, negotiating skills and sharing of information. oAbility to prioritize and meet deadlines. oExcellent organisational and time management skills. oAbility to be an innovative and effective decision-maker. oAbility to deal with sensitive/challenging/complex and stressful situations. oAbility to undertake audit and critically analyse data. oAbility to work shifts required by service Desirable oExtended/enhanced clinical skills. oDemonstrate report writing. oDemonstrate resourcefulness. oDemonstrate ability to assess, diagnose, interpret investigations and develop a clinical management plan for patients. oSkills in presenting at conferences/webinars Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
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Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
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Practice Nurse Weald Primary Care Network
West Kent Primary Care View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400200
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 or Band 6 Registered Nurse to join our expanding Single Neighbourhood Team within the Weald Primary Care Network. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, and Care Coordinators, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across our member practices.
We are happy to accept applications from individuals looking for full-time or part-time work.
Interviews will take place 2nd or 3rd week of November.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and supporting our frailty cohort, including palliative care patients, housebound individuals, and those living with frailty. The postholder will contribute to the delivery of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGAs) and work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate ongoing care and treatment.
The role will also involve delivering a range of nurse-led clinics and Housebound and Care Home visits, including vaccinations.
We welcome applications from experienced Band 5 nurses looking to develop within primary care, newly qualified nurses with a strong interest in community and frailty care, and Band 6 nurses seeking a varied and autonomous role. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently across the PCN, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and be committed to collaborative multidisciplinary working to improve outcomes for patients.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop clinical skills, build strong relationships across practices, and make a meaningful contribution to integrated neighbourhood healthcare delivery.
About us
About Weald PCN
Weald PCN is a high-performing and welcoming network of eight GP practices, caring for approximately 47,000 patients across the Weald. Our mission is to develop, deliver, and evaluate healthcare services that meet the needs of our diverse population, with a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement. We are proud to offer a supportive and inspiring environment where colleagues are encouraged to be the best they can be.
About West Kent Primary Care
West Kent Primary Care is an innovative GP Federation whose shareholders include all 49 practices in West Kent, covering nearly 500,000 patients. Within this, the practices are divided into 10 Primary Care Networks (PCN). We are made up of a core operations team, a PCN based workforce made up of clinical and non-clinical staff and a Board of Executive Directors consisting of four local GPs and twelve PCN clinical directors. The federation also offers a variety of services including, but not limited to, the Community Diabetes Service and a Frailty Service.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,000 to £48,000 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
E0008-WKF296
Job locations
Hospice In The Weald
Maidstone Road
Pembury
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 4TA
United Kingdom
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North Ridge
Rye Road
Hawkhurst
Kent
TN18 4EX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, where appropriate.
Completing CGAs and Respect forms.
Deliver expert nursing assessments and manage complex care needs of housebound and care home residents within Weald PCN in partnership with GP.
Deliver a range of nurse-led clinics and undertake housebound and care home visits, including providing vaccinations.
Create a trusting partnership with patients and/or relatives/carers to communicate and explain complex medical issues
Mentor, support, and supervise new-to-general-practice nurses, student nurses, and other healthcare professionals (e.g., nursing associates, HCSWs) across the PCN by agreement and when appropriate.
Be proficient in use of digital technologies applicable in the workplace to enhance personalised care.
Advocate for people and nursing.
Undertake mandatory training and CPD to meet NMC revalidation and practice needs.
Provide clinical support and guidance to care home staff to improve patient safety and health outcomes.
Identify own personal development needs, proactively seek feedback, and take effective action to address them using a mix of strategies.
Work collaboratively across the PCN, actively engaging with community services, secondary care, social care, and voluntary sector providers to ensure integrated and holistic care pathways.
Reflect on learning using appropriate frameworks (e.g. NMC Code).
Adhere to CQC standards, infection prevention and control protocols, and safeguarding responsibilities.
Participate in audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality, information governance, and data protection in line with NHS standards.
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC.
Ensure that their own practice is kept updated, using an acceptable model of clinical supervision.
Take every opportunity to expand individual practice in line with the principles contained within the Nursing and Midwifery Councils (NMC) document The Code (2015) (or equivalent professional body).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, where appropriate.
Completing CGAs and Respect forms.
Deliver expert nursing assessments and manage complex care needs of housebound and care home residents within Weald PCN in partnership with GP.
Deliver a range of nurse-led clinics and undertake housebound and care home visits, including providing vaccinations.
Create a trusting partnership with patients and/or relatives/carers to communicate and explain complex medical issues
Mentor, support, and supervise new-to-general-practice nurses, student nurses, and other healthcare professionals (e.g., nursing associates, HCSWs) across the PCN by agreement and when appropriate.
Be proficient in use of digital technologies applicable in the workplace to enhance personalised care.
Advocate for people and nursing.
Undertake mandatory training and CPD to meet NMC revalidation and practice needs.
Provide clinical support and guidance to care home staff to improve patient safety and health outcomes.
Identify own personal development needs, proactively seek feedback, and take effective action to address them using a mix of strategies.
Work collaboratively across the PCN, actively engaging with community services, secondary care, social care, and voluntary sector providers to ensure integrated and holistic care pathways.
Reflect on learning using appropriate frameworks (e.g. NMC Code).
Adhere to CQC standards, infection prevention and control protocols, and safeguarding responsibilities.
Participate in audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality, information governance, and data protection in line with NHS standards.
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC.
Ensure that their own practice is kept updated, using an acceptable model of clinical supervision.
Take every opportunity to expand individual practice in line with the principles contained within the Nursing and Midwifery Councils (NMC) document The Code (2015) (or equivalent professional body).
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Committed to continuous professional development
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Partner collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, individuals, families and carers to make clinical decisions.
- Conscious of the need to act sustainably.
- Able and willing to travel to various care homes within the Ridge locality.
- Must have a clean driving license and access to a vehicle.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing or Registered Nurse Degree
- Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council
- More than one post-registration qualifications and CPD, for example certificates, diplomas or professional development courses at level 6 (e.g. long-term conditions care and/or public health initiatives)
Skills
Essential
- Clinical examination skills
- Ability to use clinical systems (Emis)
- Ability to use Microsoft 365 products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Ability to communicate and compassion and integrity.
- Conflict management skills
- Able to combine theory and practical skills to develop nursing practice and judgment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Local plan and national health policy
- Understanding of a range of assessment methods.
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
- Project management
Experience
Essential
- Experienced level of practice
- Working within frailty or management of patients with long-term conditions
- Primary Care or Community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Audit
- Research
- Clinical Leadership
Desirable
- Nursing in care home settings
- Nurse prescribing
- Experience in clinical leadership
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Committed to continuous professional development
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Partner collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, individuals, families and carers to make clinical decisions.
- Conscious of the need to act sustainably.
- Able and willing to travel to various care homes within the Ridge locality.
- Must have a clean driving license and access to a vehicle.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing or Registered Nurse Degree
- Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council
- More than one post-registration qualifications and CPD, for example certificates, diplomas or professional development courses at level 6 (e.g. long-term conditions care and/or public health initiatives)
Skills
Essential
- Clinical examination skills
- Ability to use clinical systems (Emis)
- Ability to use Microsoft 365 products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Ability to communicate and compassion and integrity.
- Conflict management skills
- Able to combine theory and practical skills to develop nursing practice and judgment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Local plan and national health policy
- Understanding of a range of assessment methods.
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
- Project management
Experience
Essential
- Experienced level of practice
- Working within frailty or management of patients with long-term conditions
- Primary Care or Community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Audit
- Research
- Clinical Leadership
Desirable
- Nursing in care home settings
- Nurse prescribing
- Experience in clinical leadership
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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
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Employer details
Employer name
West Kent Primary Care
Address
Hospice In The Weald
Maidstone Road
Pembury
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 4TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://westkentprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
West Kent Primary Care
Address
Hospice In The Weald
Maidstone Road
Pembury
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 4TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://westkentprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Clinical Fellow Anaesthesia
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400198
Job summary
Salford Royal has a large anaesthetic department; there are 66 consultant anaesthetistsand 4 associate specialist anaesthetists and as a major training hospital in the NorthWest School of Anaesthesia, the hospital hosts trainee anaesthetists of all grades withan active teaching programme under the supervision of 2 Royal College ofAnaesthetists Tutors. There are 26 trainees within anaesthesia, 3 in intensive care and1 junior clinical fellow. The Intensive care has 26 consultants, and a mixture ofanaesthetic, medical and emergency medicine trainees and fellows totalling 30, as wellas 10 advanced critical care practitioners and trainees.
Salford Royal Hospital is one of 2 acute trusts who collectively provide the functions ofa Major Trauma Centre (MTC) for Greater Manchester. The MTC at Salford leads onbrain injuries and leads on Poly-Trauma management for Greater Manchester since 2017 and is one of the busiest major trauma centres in the UK.
The Neuroscience Centre at Salford Royal Hospital is one of the busiest in the UK witha catchment area of around 3 million. It includes the specialties of Neurosurgery,Neurology, Stroke Medicine, Spinal Surgery and Neuro Psychology.
The Neurosurgery Department is one of the largest in the UK which provides all aspects of neurosurgery and act as a tertiary centre for the North West and beyond.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team oftrainee medical staff. They will work together with consultants and occasionallymore junior anaesthetic trainees in theatre, in the emergency department, the MRsuite and anywhere anaesthesia expertise is required. You will be givenresponsibilities for patient care commensurate with your level of experience andtraining and will be provided with adequate supervision and support throughoutyour placement to enable you to develop and meet the objectives set out in yourpersonal development plan.
Pre-operative assessment and management of patients;Delivery of safe anaesthesia for a wide variety of specialities;Out of hours cover including weekends and nights covering airway emergencies out of theatre and attendance at major trauma calls;Full engagement in quality improvement projects;
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire- to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 to £77,348 a year per annuam
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-FAC-46-SCF-Anaes-S-26
Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Manchester
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Medical Degree - MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Current Advanced Life Support Certification
- GMC registration
- Experience in anaesthesia for general surgery, gynae surgery, spinal surgery and trauma and orthopaedic surgery
- Experience in providing anaesthesia for Major Trauma and out of hours emergencies
- Experience of ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia upper and lower limb surgery
- Final FRCA (or Equivalent)
- Clinical experience and knowledge in Upper GI including bariatrics, CPET, Plastics, Emergency surgery, Neurosurgery and paediatric anaesthesia
- Clinical Audit: Experience and undertaking of clinical audit project/s
Desirable
Essential
- Paediatric experience
- Demonstration of lessons learnt from clinical audit projects
- Experience of recent and current research
- Administrative roles
- Attendance at an Ultrasound for Regional
- ETC/ATLS/ATACC certification or equivalent
Person Specification Essential Essential Medical Degree - MBChB or equivalent medical qualification Current Advanced Life Support Certification GMC registration Experience in anaesthesia for general surgery, gynae surgery, spinal surgery and trauma and orthopaedic surgery Experience in providing anaesthesia for Major Trauma and out of hours emergencies Experience of ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia upper and lower limb surgery Final FRCA (or Equivalent) Clinical experience and knowledge in Upper GI including bariatrics, CPET, Plastics, Emergency surgery, Neurosurgery and paediatric anaesthesia Clinical Audit: Experience and undertaking of clinical audit project/s Desirable Essential Paediatric experience Demonstration of lessons learnt from clinical audit projects Experience of recent and current research Administrative roles Attendance at an Ultrasound for Regional ETC/ATLS/ATACC certification or equivalent
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Manchester
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Manchester
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400195
Job summary
The trainee Surgical Care Practitioner (tSCP) will be an experienced registered healthcare professional who is expected to work towards advanced level clinical practice in general surgery which includes colorectal, HPB and Upper GI. They will be expected to work across the patient perioperative journey including clinics, ward and operating theatres to include laparoscopic, robotic and open surgery. The tSCP will work under clinical supervision to meet the capabilities or competencies required for the role and academic programme, outlined below an.
The level of supervision will depend upon the tSCP's knowledge, skills and capability, and their autonomy which is expected to increase during their development; the tSCP must work within their own limitations and scope of practice. The tSCP will develop and exercise a degree of autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity, uncertainty and varying levels of risk, holding accountability for their decisions, such cases should be included in their portfolio of evidence and discussed with their supervisor.
The tSCP will be able to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers responding to differences in cultures, demographics and populations. Utilising critical analysis and synthesis in dealing with complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people's experience and improve outcomes.
Main duties of the job
- Co-ordinate the care of patients throughout their surgical pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients, including intraoperatively, which may include the insertion of ports, suturing, acting as robotic bed side assistant.
- Accountable for own actions in accordance with their professional regulatory body requirements.
- Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
- Lead and deliver clinical care, across a variety of settings, according to national and local guidelines ensuring delivery of evidence-based care and working towards the Trust vision of providing a World Class Service.
- Undertake an initial assessment to determine differential diagnosis, utilising advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills, deciding when necessary to refer to senior clinical colleagues.
This training must be completed within a five-year time frame. Study leave and expenses are provided according to the HEI programme and the relevant organisational policies. The successful candidate will progress to Band 8A on successful completion of MSc Surgical Care Practicer and specialty competencies/capabilities.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
218-AHP-B7-8333009
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act autonomously to assess, prioritise and provide expert clinical care which contributes to the patients treatment plan to ensure that optimum physical, psychological, and social care needs are met and ensures quality care.
- Request and interpret relevant investigations to facilitate the development of the patients management plan.
- Initiate the management of patients who are critically ill or deteriorating within scope of practice.
- Proactively refer to other clinicians (own or other services) depending upon patients needs to deliver care beyond your limitations and scope of practice.
- Proactively initiate treatment plans for patients requiring intervention and treatment ensuring ethically based considerations.
- Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long term conditions.
- Undertake relevant clinical procedures to facilitate patient care within the service, supported by the appropriate training and supervision.
- Autonomously assess, diagnose, and have the legal authority to independently prescribe. As an independent prescriber, the tSCP is responsible and accountable for the assessment of patients with undiagnosed or diagnosed conditions and for clinical management decisions.
- The independent prescriber can prescribe pharmacology and non-pharmacology treatment within their scope of practice.
- Provides information and advice to patients on prescribed medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions ensuring compliance with evidence- based practice and national and practice protocols.
- Documents clearly all aspects of assessment, diagnosis, and management plan and present the findings, using the approved documentation framework.
- Facilitates shared decision making by discussing assessment outcomes with patients, carers, and other health care professionals, to enable patients to make informed decisions regarding treatment.
- Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting priorities.
- Support patients, families, and carers to adopt health healthy lifestyles strategies and apply principles of self- care, alongside clinical management plans.
- Understand and recognise risk and apply safeguarding measures that support the identification of vulnerable adults and children, being aware of statutory child/ vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance to escalate concerns accordingly.
- Contribute to informed patient consent and act as patient advocate.
- Undertake delegated consent as appropriate and after successful completion of the relevant training and competencies.
- Report clinical incidents via Trust Datix reporting system, investigate as appropriate and share learning.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Please be advised the interviews for this post will take place week commencing 09/11/2026, subject to availability.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Job description Job responsibilities Act autonomously to assess, prioritise and provide expert clinical care which contributes to the patients treatment plan to ensure that optimum physical, psychological, and social care needs are met and ensures quality care. Request and interpret relevant investigations to facilitate the development of the patients management plan. Initiate the management of patients who are critically ill or deteriorating within scope of practice. Proactively refer to other clinicians (own or other services) depending upon patients needs to deliver care beyond your limitations and scope of practice. Proactively initiate treatment plans for patients requiring intervention and treatment ensuring ethically based considerations. Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long term conditions. Undertake relevant clinical procedures to facilitate patient care within the service, supported by the appropriate training and supervision. Autonomously assess, diagnose, and have the legal authority to independently prescribe. As an independent prescriber, the tSCP is responsible and accountable for the assessment of patients with undiagnosed or diagnosed conditions and for clinical management decisions. The independent prescriber can prescribe pharmacology and non-pharmacology treatment within their scope of practice. Provides information and advice to patients on prescribed medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions ensuring compliance with evidence- based practice and national and practice protocols. Documents clearly all aspects of assessment, diagnosis, and management plan and present the findings, using the approved documentation framework. Facilitates shared decision making by discussing assessment outcomes with patients, carers, and other health care professionals, to enable patients to make informed decisions regarding treatment. Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting priorities. Support patients, families, and carers to adopt health healthy lifestyles strategies and apply principles of self- care, alongside clinical management plans. Understand and recognise risk and apply safeguarding measures that support the identification of vulnerable adults and children, being aware of statutory child/ vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance to escalate concerns accordingly. Contribute to informed patient consent and act as patient advocate. Undertake delegated consent as appropriate and after successful completion of the relevant training and competencies. Report clinical incidents via Trust Datix reporting system, investigate as appropriate and share learning. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. Please be advised the interviews for this post will take place week commencing 09/11/2026, subject to availability. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent UK healthcare professional registration oBSc in healthcare or equivalent professional qualification to UK honours degree oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and assessing qualification/equivalent.
Desirable
- oSurgical First Assistant HEI qualification oDelegated Consent training. oPerioperative Care Practitioners Intraoperative Non-Technical Skills (PINTS) oIndependent Prescriber (annotated on professional register) oIRMER regulation training (if required for role) oILS/ALS oMale catheterisation oRobotic training
Experience
Essential
- o3-years senior clinical experience at Band 6 or above this a requirement to comply with HEE/NHSE funding requirements. oSignificant clinical experience in operating theatre. oExperience of leading people/services. oExperience of case load management oExperience of clinical teaching. oExperience in research and audit. oDemonstrate ability to embed evidence-based practice. oExperience in collaborative working with multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- oExperience of change management and service development. oEvidence of journal/ web/book publication/conference presentation
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of anatomy of the abdomen oKnowledge of surgical instruments. oIn-depth knowledge of speciality disease/complexity oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice. oKnowledge of clinical governance oKnowledge of national and local NHS agenda/policy/guidance/ integrated care boards and implications
Desirable
- oKnowledge of relevant diseases/complexities in health
Skills
Essential
- oPre, intraoperative and postoperative skills. oAbility to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. oDeveloped IT skills oGood interpersonal skills oHighly developed communication, influencing, negotiating skills and sharing of information. oAbility to prioritize and meet deadlines. oExcellent organisational and time management skills. oAbility to be an innovative and effective decision-maker. oAbility to deal with sensitive/challenging/complex and stressful situations. oAbility to undertake audit and critically analyse data. oAbility to work shifts required by service
Desirable
- oExtended/enhanced clinical skills. oDemonstrate report writing. oDemonstrate resourcefulness. oDemonstrate ability to assess, diagnose, interpret investigations and develop a clinical management plan for patients. oSkills in presenting at conferences/webinars
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Person Specification Qualifications Essential oCurrent UK healthcare professional registration oBSc in healthcare or equivalent professional qualification to UK honours degree oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and assessing qualification/equivalent. Desirable oSurgical First Assistant HEI qualification oDelegated Consent training. oPerioperative Care Practitioners Intraoperative Non-Technical Skills (PINTS) oIndependent Prescriber (annotated on professional register) oIRMER regulation training (if required for role) oILS/ALS oMale catheterisation oRobotic training Experience Essential o3-years senior clinical experience at Band 6 or above this a requirement to comply with HEE/NHSE funding requirements. oSignificant clinical experience in operating theatre. oExperience of leading people/services. oExperience of case load management oExperience of clinical teaching. oExperience in research and audit. oDemonstrate ability to embed evidence-based practice. oExperience in collaborative working with multidisciplinary team. Desirable oExperience of change management and service development. oEvidence of journal/ web/book publication/conference presentation Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of anatomy of the abdomen oKnowledge of surgical instruments. oIn-depth knowledge of speciality disease/complexity oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice. oKnowledge of clinical governance oKnowledge of national and local NHS agenda/policy/guidance/ integrated care boards and implications Desirable oKnowledge of relevant diseases/complexities in health Skills Essential oPre, intraoperative and postoperative skills. oAbility to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. oDeveloped IT skills oGood interpersonal skills oHighly developed communication, influencing, negotiating skills and sharing of information. oAbility to prioritize and meet deadlines. oExcellent organisational and time management skills. oAbility to be an innovative and effective decision-maker. oAbility to deal with sensitive/challenging/complex and stressful situations. oAbility to undertake audit and critically analyse data. oAbility to work shifts required by service Desirable oExtended/enhanced clinical skills. oDemonstrate report writing. oDemonstrate resourcefulness. oDemonstrate ability to assess, diagnose, interpret investigations and develop a clinical management plan for patients. oSkills in presenting at conferences/webinars Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
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Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400188
Job summary
Join our friendly GP Practice and make a real difference behind the scenes, supporting patients and clinicians through excellent medical secretarial care.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Medical Secretary to join our friendly and supportive GP Practice team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
This role is expected to commence in December 2026 and may continue for up to 12 months, depending on the duration of the maternity leave.
As a Medical Secretary, you will play an important role in supporting our clinical team and ensuring the smooth administration of patient care. You will provide efficient secretarial and administrative support, helping to maintain high standards of service for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Processing referrals and ensuring they are sent accurately and promptly
- Typing and formatting clinical correspondence
- Managing incoming and outgoing medical correspondence
- Liaising with hospitals, community services and other healthcare providers
- Supporting GPs and clinicians with administrative tasks
- Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring confidentiality at all times
- Handling telephone and email enquiries where appropriate
About us
Wateringbury Surgery is a dispensing GP surgery in the semi rural village of Wateringbury, Maidstone, Kent. A three GP partner practice with six salaried GPs, nursing team, dispensary and admin team. We are part of the successful Malling PCN. We are a friendly, hard working, supportive and caring team with a recognised high standard of care and service to our patients.
We are proud to hold RCGP Active Practice Status, reflecting our commitment to creating a healthy and supportive workplace for our staff.
Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we actively encourage colleagues to take part in our regular wellbeing initiatives, including:
- Lunchtime stretching and movement sessions
- Organised lunchtime walks
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- A positive culture that promotes work-life balance and employee wellbeing
- A day off to celebratey our birthday each year
We recognise that a happy and healthy workforce is essential to delivering excellent patient care.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.02 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1653-26-0002
Job locations
14 Pelican Court
Wateringbury
Maidstone
Kent
ME18 5SS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.
Duties can include, but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS).
Primary Key Responsibilities:
The following are the core responsibilities of the Medical Secretary. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required
b. Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently
c. Managing all enquiries in an effective manner
d. Actioning all incoming email
e. Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
f. Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)
g. Processing requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms
h. Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
i. Managing all administrative queries as necessary
j. Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
k. Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested
l. Record the minutes of meetings
Definitions of timely manner:
a. 2WW referrals and urgent referrals within 24 hours
b. Routine referrals within 5 working days
c. Responding to patient phone calls/emails within 2 working days
d. Chasing secondary care for letters/results within 2 working days unless required for an urgent referral.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.
Duties can include, but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS).
Primary Key Responsibilities:
The following are the core responsibilities of the Medical Secretary. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required
b. Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently
c. Managing all enquiries in an effective manner
d. Actioning all incoming email
e. Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
f. Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)
g. Processing requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms
h. Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
i. Managing all administrative queries as necessary
j. Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
k. Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested
l. Record the minutes of meetings
Definitions of timely manner:
a. 2WW referrals and urgent referrals within 24 hours
b. Routine referrals within 5 working days
c. Responding to patient phone calls/emails within 2 working days
d. Chasing secondary care for letters/results within 2 working days unless required for an urgent referral.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of administrative duties
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a medical secretary
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of education, with an expectation of having both GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
- Typing qualification, ie, OCR or RSA Diploma
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Good organisational skills
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical coding
- Clinical IT system user skills
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and ability to work well under pressure
- Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of administrative duties
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a medical secretary
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of education, with an expectation of having both GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
- Typing qualification, ie, OCR or RSA Diploma
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Good organisational skills
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical coding
- Clinical IT system user skills
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and ability to work well under pressure
- Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
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
Wateringbury Surgery
Address
14 Pelican Court
Wateringbury
Maidstone
Kent
ME18 5SS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Wateringbury Surgery
Address
14 Pelican Court
Wateringbury
Maidstone
Kent
ME18 5SS
United Kingdom
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400169
Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
We are looking for an inspired individual with Surgical experience to join our Surgical Pre- Assessment Team at St. Bartholomew's Hospital. The job offers the unique opportunity to bring your expertise to ensure safe and compssionate patient experience whilst maximising our capacity utilisation through innovative ways.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside your pre- assessment colleagues including, Surgeons and Perioperative Medicine and Senior Nursing Team to deliver high quality care to patients undergoing Breast, Gynae or Endocrine Surgery. The majority of these patients will be treated in the new Smithfield Wing.
You will have the opportunity to ensure patients receive high quality care, ensuring they feel informed, engaged and well prepared for their pending treatment. The post holder will actively contribute to realise the service vision and key targets by working closely with the service leads. The post holder will partner with the peers to drive incremental innovation to achieve safe and compassionate patient experience.
In return, we will develop your leadership skills in education, advance clinical knowledge and experience with formal and on-the-job training. The post holder will receive coaching, mentoring and opportunity to empower their own practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for a experienced nurse to contribute to the successful operations of a Center of Excellence. The post holder will be able to apply their clinical expertise, uphold professional reputation through empowering others and produce results though collboaratively working.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
259-8348483SBH
Job locations
St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register
- IV accreditation and phlebotomy
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience to include a minimum of 2 years surgical ward experience
- Specialist Clinical course
- Prep for mentorship course
Desirable
- Possession of or working towards a degree
- 1 year management / leadership experience
- Releveant pre- assessment course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the clinical speciality, including in at least one of breast, gynae or endocrine surgery
- Experience in the management of the acutely unwell patient and recognition of the deteriorating patient
- Experience in management of staff
Desirable
- Experience as pre- assessment nurse
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current evidence based practice in relevant surgical procedures
- Knowledge of a range of surgical procedures
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with MDT and patients (verbal and written)
- Flexibility
- Ability to support the development of others
- Ability to organize and forward plan, manage own caseload
- Ability to respond to challenges in a pro-active way
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Efficient time management
- Reflective practice
- ECG recording
- Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Physical assessment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register
- IV accreditation and phlebotomy
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience to include a minimum of 2 years surgical ward experience
- Specialist Clinical course
- Prep for mentorship course
Desirable
- Possession of or working towards a degree
- 1 year management / leadership experience
- Releveant pre- assessment course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the clinical speciality, including in at least one of breast, gynae or endocrine surgery
- Experience in the management of the acutely unwell patient and recognition of the deteriorating patient
- Experience in management of staff
Desirable
- Experience as pre- assessment nurse
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current evidence based practice in relevant surgical procedures
- Knowledge of a range of surgical procedures
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with MDT and patients (verbal and written)
- Flexibility
- Ability to support the development of others
- Ability to organize and forward plan, manage own caseload
- Ability to respond to challenges in a pro-active way
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Efficient time management
- Reflective practice
- ECG recording
- Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Physical assessment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU)
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400166
Job summary
Band 7
2 Substantive Full time and 1 fixed term for 12 months
We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an experienced Critical Care Nurse to join our dedicated team as a band 7 Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in our world class Adult Critical Care Unit at St Bartholomew's Hospital.
We care for patients following complex cardiac, aortovascular, and thoracic surgery, complex cardiology, with one of the busiest Heart Attack Centres in Europe, ECMO and Oncology patients within our specialist centre. We have 50 critical care beds across 4 areas - with rotations available between the units. We have plans to expand our bed base making it an exciting time to join our team!
Must be able to work a mixture of long days, bank holidays and nights to meet service requirements.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised, holistic patient care in conjunction with the inter-professional team.
As a proficient practitioner in critical care, the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher. They will also provide effective mentorship and supervision, participating in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff.
They will also take charge of the Intensive Care Unit , liaising closely with the other
Senior Sister / Charge Nurse with continuing responsibility and support the matrons in service needs.
They will also be coordinate beds for the ACCU/HDU managing patient admission from theatres, heart attack centre and wards, as well as patient flow across units and the hospital.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
259- 8316868SBH
Job locations
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant critical care OR High Dependency experience 2 years Band 6 in critical care setting critical 5 years clinical experience post registrarion
- oEvidence of positive contribution to critical care
- oExperienced in advanced support of critical care patient at band 6 and above
- oInvolvement in provision of adult critical care course
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse active on NMC register
- Adult Critical Care Course at level 6/7
- Mentorship course or practice assessor/supervisor course
- ILS/ALS provide
- Leadership programme or equivalen
- Management training
- Evidence of continuing professional developmen
- Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidenced based practice.
- Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
- Understanding of current educational practices relating to training
Person Specification Experience Essential oRelevant critical care OR High Dependency experience 2 years Band 6 in critical care setting critical 5 years clinical experience post registrarion oEvidence of positive contribution to critical care oExperienced in advanced support of critical care patient at band 6 and above oInvolvement in provision of adult critical care course Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse active on NMC register Adult Critical Care Course at level 6/7 Mentorship course or practice assessor/supervisor course ILS/ALS provide Leadership programme or equivalen Management training Evidence of continuing professional developmen Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidenced based practice. Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues Understanding of current educational practices relating to 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).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400155
Job summary
Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Clinical Practitioner: Extended Access Hub, Belmont Health Centre, Harrow
Health Alliance PCN is looking for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Extended Access Hub, based at Belmont Health Centre in Harrow.
The service runs outside core GP hours and is mostly a minor illness clinic, with 15-minute appointments. You'll assess, diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of undifferentiated presentations autonomously, within your professional scope of practice, as part of the wider PCN team.
We welcome applications from suitably qualified ANPs and ACPs with the appropriate registration, advanced practice qualifications and primary care, urgent care or out-of-hours experience.
Service hours: Monday to Friday 16:00 to 20:00, Saturday 09:00 to 14:00
Working pattern: This is a regular, fixed-slot role. You'll be offered a set day or days each week (maximum of three shifts per week) and are expected to cover them consistently.
Main duties of the job
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients aged 2 years and over presenting with minor illness and other undifferentiated, acute conditions, in 15-minute appointments.
- Review and manage patients with long-term conditions, as clinically appropriate within the Extended Access service.
- Work autonomously within your professional scope of practice, using sound clinical reasoning to manage risk and make safe decisions.
- Prescribe as an independent prescriber, in line with local formularies, national guidance and safe prescribing standards.
- Request and interpret investigations where clinically appropriate, and act on the results.
- Safety-net appropriately, and escalate or refer on to the right urgent, emergency or onward care when needed.
- Keep accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records on the practice clinical system (EMIS).
- Follow PCN and practice policies, including safeguarding, infection control, information governance and clinical governance.
- Work as part of the wider PCN team, communicating well with colleagues across the Extended Access Hub and member practices.
- Take part in audit, learning and service improvement where appropriate, and keep your own professional development and revalidation up to date.
This is a site-based clinic role at Belmont Health Centre; there are no home visits.
About us
Belmont Health Centre (HA7 7LT) is the PCN hub site consisting of over 60,000 patients.
Long established GP surgery (over 40 years)
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£50 an hour
Contract
Locum
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A5416-26-0006
Job locations
Belmont Health Centre
516 Kenton Lane
Harrow
Middlesex
HA3 7LT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) / Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Location: Extended Access Hub, Belmont Health Centre, Harrow Employer: Health Alliance PCN Hours: Monday to Friday 16:00 to 20:00, Saturday 09:00 to 14:00. Regular fixed slots, maximum three shifts per week. Pay: Competitive locum hourly rate, dependent on experience and clinical scope.
Job summary
Health Alliance PCN is looking for an experienced ANP or ACP to deliver clinical care within our Extended Access Hub. The service is mostly a minor illness clinic, with 15-minute appointments, and the post-holder will see patients aged 2 years and over. The role is site-based, with no home visits. You will work autonomously within your scope of practice as an independent prescriber, as part of the wider PCN team.
Clinical responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients aged 2 years and over presenting with minor illness and other undifferentiated acute conditions.
- Review and manage patients with long-term conditions where appropriate within the Extended Access service.
- Prescribe as an independent prescriber, in line with local formularies, national guidance and safe prescribing standards.
- Request, interpret and act on investigations where clinically appropriate.
- Use sound clinical reasoning to identify and manage risk, recognise the acutely unwell patient, and escalate or refer to urgent, emergency or onward care as needed.
- Provide clear safety-netting advice and appropriate follow-up.
- Manage your own clinic, working to 15-minute appointments.
Professional and team responsibilities
- Keep accurate, timely and contemporaneous records on the clinical system (EMIS).
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, carers and families, and with colleagues across the Hub and member practices.
- Work as a reliable member of the Extended Access team and attend your agreed sessions consistently.
- Pass on relevant information to the patient's registered practice where follow-up is needed.
Governance and development
- Follow PCN and practice policies, including safeguarding (adults and children), infection prevention and control, information governance, health and safety, and clinical governance.
- Report and learn from incidents, complaints and significant events.
- Take part in audit, quality improvement and service development where appropriate.
- Maintain your professional registration, revalidation, mandatory training and continuing professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) / Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Location: Extended Access Hub, Belmont Health Centre, Harrow Employer: Health Alliance PCN Hours: Monday to Friday 16:00 to 20:00, Saturday 09:00 to 14:00. Regular fixed slots, maximum three shifts per week. Pay: Competitive locum hourly rate, dependent on experience and clinical scope.
Job summary
Health Alliance PCN is looking for an experienced ANP or ACP to deliver clinical care within our Extended Access Hub. The service is mostly a minor illness clinic, with 15-minute appointments, and the post-holder will see patients aged 2 years and over. The role is site-based, with no home visits. You will work autonomously within your scope of practice as an independent prescriber, as part of the wider PCN team.
Clinical responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients aged 2 years and over presenting with minor illness and other undifferentiated acute conditions.
- Review and manage patients with long-term conditions where appropriate within the Extended Access service.
- Prescribe as an independent prescriber, in line with local formularies, national guidance and safe prescribing standards.
- Request, interpret and act on investigations where clinically appropriate.
- Use sound clinical reasoning to identify and manage risk, recognise the acutely unwell patient, and escalate or refer to urgent, emergency or onward care as needed.
- Provide clear safety-netting advice and appropriate follow-up.
- Manage your own clinic, working to 15-minute appointments.
Professional and team responsibilities
- Keep accurate, timely and contemporaneous records on the clinical system (EMIS).
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, carers and families, and with colleagues across the Hub and member practices.
- Work as a reliable member of the Extended Access team and attend your agreed sessions consistently.
- Pass on relevant information to the patient's registered practice where follow-up is needed.
Governance and development
- Follow PCN and practice policies, including safeguarding (adults and children), infection prevention and control, information governance, health and safety, and clinical governance.
- Report and learn from incidents, complaints and significant events.
- Take part in audit, quality improvement and service development where appropriate.
- Maintain your professional registration, revalidation, mandatory training and continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience, including recent experience in primary care, urgent care, out-of-hours or an equivalent setting.
- Experience of independently assessing, diagnosing and managing undifferentiated patients, including minor illness.
- Experience of assessing and managing children aged 2 years and over.
- Experience of prescribing independently in a clinical setting.
- Experience of managing risk, recognising the acutely unwell patient, and escalating appropriately.
- Experience of working autonomously within your scope of practice.
- Experience of using an electronic clinical record system (EMIS, SystmOne or similar).
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Extended Access, urgent care or walk-in setting.
- Experience of reviewing patients with long-term conditions in primary care.
- Experience of EMIS Web.
- Experience of audit or quality improvement work.
- Experience of working across multiple sites or with a range of teams.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience, including recent experience in primary care, urgent care, out-of-hours or an equivalent setting.
- Experience of independently assessing, diagnosing and managing undifferentiated patients, including minor illness.
- Experience of assessing and managing children aged 2 years and over.
- Experience of prescribing independently in a clinical setting.
- Experience of managing risk, recognising the acutely unwell patient, and escalating appropriately.
- Experience of working autonomously within your scope of practice.
- Experience of using an electronic clinical record system (EMIS, SystmOne or similar).
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Extended Access, urgent care or walk-in setting.
- Experience of reviewing patients with long-term conditions in primary care.
- Experience of EMIS Web.
- Experience of audit or quality improvement work.
- Experience of working across multiple sites or with a range of teams.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Health Alliance PCN
Address
Belmont Health Centre
516 Kenton Lane
Harrow
Middlesex
HA3 7LT
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Health Alliance PCN
Address
Belmont Health Centre
516 Kenton Lane
Harrow
Middlesex
HA3 7LT
United Kingdom
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Radiographer Main X-ray and Theatres
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400154
Job summary
The duties and responsibilities of the post holder will be that they are required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to autonomously deliver a high quality radiographic service for a variety of paediatric presentations. Commitment to the out of hours sessional rotation for Main X-ray and/or Cardiac on call service is required.
We are recruiting to 1 x full-time permanent but there may be an opportunity for
1 x full time fixed term - 12 months
1 x full time fixed term - 9 months
Main duties of the job
1. To perform all duties to a high standard within the x-ray department including all necessary documentation and patient computer records.2. To fully comply with local rules, professional code of conduct, codes of practice for radiation protection. To ensure that all examinations performed are justified and pertinent in line with IR(ME)R 2017 in order to reduce unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure to patients.3. To acquire diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations using immobilization when required.4. Use skills to asses a full range of patient presentations accurately for examination and decide on an appropriate method to obtain a radiograph, adapting standard techniques where necessary.
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a major teaching hospital of the University of Liverpool and has been approved as a supra-regional centre for cardiac surgery, epilepsy surgery and major trauma amongst others. Alder Hey is one of Europe's busiest children's hospitals and we care for over 270,000 young people and their families every year.
We are the tertiary referral centre for children from Merseyside, Cheshire, parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales for many sub-specialties of paediatrics.
The hospital has approximately 270 beds including day beds for surgery. The paediatric services and expertise within the hospital are considerable and include paediatric ophthalmology, cardiology, cardio-thoracic surgery, neonatology, neurology, neurosurgery, audiology, nephrology, respiratory medicine, oncology, trauma, general surgery and general medicine. The radiology department provides all imaging modalities, including nuclear medicine, CT, MRI and intervention.
We are looking for an adaptable, friendly and enthusiastic candidate who would embrace the challenge of working with Children. Previous experience in paediatrics imaging is desirable. Applications from students about to graduate are welcome. Successful applicants with less than 18 months post-graduate experience will commence on a linked band 5 grade to band 6 grade. Progression to a band 6 role will occur after a 2 year period when all paediatric competencies have been achieved.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
411-DIA-26-8291289
Job locations
Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To perform all duties to a high standard within the x-ray department including all necessary documentation and patient computer records.2. To fully comply with local rules, professional code of conduct, codes of practice for radiation protection. To ensure that all examinations performed are justified and pertinent in line with IR(ME)R 2017 in order to reduce unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure to patients.3. To acquire diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations using immobilization when required.4. Use skills to asses a full range of patient presentations accurately for examination and decide on an appropriate method to obtain a radiograph, adapting standard techniques where necessary.5. Provide information by explanation of radiological procedures, listening to the parents and/or carers requirements in order to encourage compliance with the imaging process. Be able to adapt communication for some patients/ carers who will have barriers to understanding.6. To prioritize appropriately for efficient and effective working, to contribute to the delivery of an effective and responsive Radiology service.7. To promote and develop all aspects of patient care, by pursuit of high professional standards, in order to provide a high quality service.8. To demonstrate a level of specialist knowledge and competency of paediatric techniques and pathologies.9. To maintain and improve practical and theoretical standards in paediatric radiography by ensuring on going and active personal CPD (continued professional development).10. To provide specialized knowledge and practical skills to students and staff seconded to or rotating through the department in all areas of paediatric radiography.11. To work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.12. Operate imaging equipment in differing and demanding environments being able to manage unpredictable workloads effectively.13. Possess keyboard skills for use of CR system, computer software packages and data entry on Meditech system.14. To flag radiographic abnormalities using the appropriate system of work in place e.g. the red dot system and ensure that urgent findings are communicated, and patients are directed accordingly.15. To actively participate in the technical and patient focused aspects of the departments audit programme.16. To be actively involved in the development and performance of quality assurance procedures and to undertake visual checks of the equipment and report any equipment malfunction to the line manager.17. To ensure a safe working environment and reduce clinical risk by following all trust and departmental policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To perform all duties to a high standard within the x-ray department including all necessary documentation and patient computer records.2. To fully comply with local rules, professional code of conduct, codes of practice for radiation protection. To ensure that all examinations performed are justified and pertinent in line with IR(ME)R 2017 in order to reduce unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure to patients.3. To acquire diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations using immobilization when required.4. Use skills to asses a full range of patient presentations accurately for examination and decide on an appropriate method to obtain a radiograph, adapting standard techniques where necessary.5. Provide information by explanation of radiological procedures, listening to the parents and/or carers requirements in order to encourage compliance with the imaging process. Be able to adapt communication for some patients/ carers who will have barriers to understanding.6. To prioritize appropriately for efficient and effective working, to contribute to the delivery of an effective and responsive Radiology service.7. To promote and develop all aspects of patient care, by pursuit of high professional standards, in order to provide a high quality service.8. To demonstrate a level of specialist knowledge and competency of paediatric techniques and pathologies.9. To maintain and improve practical and theoretical standards in paediatric radiography by ensuring on going and active personal CPD (continued professional development).10. To provide specialized knowledge and practical skills to students and staff seconded to or rotating through the department in all areas of paediatric radiography.11. To work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.12. Operate imaging equipment in differing and demanding environments being able to manage unpredictable workloads effectively.13. Possess keyboard skills for use of CR system, computer software packages and data entry on Meditech system.14. To flag radiographic abnormalities using the appropriate system of work in place e.g. the red dot system and ensure that urgent findings are communicated, and patients are directed accordingly.15. To actively participate in the technical and patient focused aspects of the departments audit programme.16. To be actively involved in the development and performance of quality assurance procedures and to undertake visual checks of the equipment and report any equipment malfunction to the line manager.17. To ensure a safe working environment and reduce clinical risk by following all trust and departmental policies and procedures.
Person Specification
education and training
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
- State registration with the health professions council
Experience of
Essential
- Experience of paediatrics
- MDT working
- Experience of student supervision and training
Desirable
- Cardiac & Intervention
Person Specification
education and training
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
- State registration with the health professions council
Experience of
Essential
- Experience of paediatrics
- MDT working
- Experience of student supervision and training
Desirable
- Cardiac & Intervention
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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