Job summary

Clinical Fellow - Job Advert (12 Month - Maternity Leave)

This is one-year post with a possibility of extension for a second year depending on clinical and research assessment.

The post holder will be trained in all aspects of general fertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART). Activities will include outpatient assessment, ultrasound scanning, monitoring of ART treatment (ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, IVF treatment, ICSI, ovum donation, surrogacy etc), transvaginal oocyte retrievals and tubal patency assessment; including hysterosalpingograms and Hycosys. They will also be exposed to sperm retrieval techniques and trans-abdominal oocyte retrieval as well as reproductive surgery.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will also have the opportunity to participate in the Fertility Preservation program, Menopause and Fertility-BRCA clinics.

The post holder will be encouraged to get involved in all aspects of Clinical Governance within the Fertility Department. The post holder will be encouraged to take an active part in each HFEA, CQC, ISO inspection and the preparation and implementation of the post-inspection action plans.

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

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£54,121 to £69,976 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED8347323SBH

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/s below.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Higher Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCOG

Desirable

• MD, MSc

Knowledge Clinical experience in Specialty and Sub Specialty

Essential

• 5 years Obstetrics & Gynaecology (approaching ST5 or above) with matching competency records

Desirable

• Competence in ART procedures
• Ultrasound scanning

Academic achievement and Research

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed Journals, Presentation in National and International meetings

Training expected

Desirable

• Previous training in Infertility Cente

Management/Audit Experience

Desirable

• Appropriate to grade

Personal Skills

Essential

• Mature all rounder Sympathetic to patients Good communication skills Interest in Research

Desirable

• Good organizational skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Registered with GMC

Person Specification Qualifications and Higher Qualifications Essential MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent MRCOG Desirable MD, MSc Knowledge Clinical experience in Specialty and Sub Specialty Essential 5 years Obstetrics & Gynaecology (approaching ST5 or above) with matching competency records Desirable Competence in ART procedures Ultrasound scanning Academic achievement and Research Desirable Publications in peer reviewed Journals, Presentation in National and International meetings Training expected Desirable Previous training in Infertility Cente Management/Audit Experience Desirable Appropriate to grade Personal Skills Essential Mature all rounder Sympathetic to patients Good communication skills Interest in Research Desirable Good organizational skills Personal Circumstances Essential Registered with GMC

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)

Job summary

The post holder will be part of a team whose responsibility is to safely prepare, under the supervision of an Authorised Pharmacist, a wide range of complex aseptic products to a high quality and with a high level of accuracy, utilising appropriate techniques, carrying out all duties in compliance with Rules and Guidance for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and with departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs).

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change

Main duties of the job

Preparation of injectable medicines in a ready to administer form, including parenteral nutrition, cytotoxic agents, biologic agents, antibiotics, following GMP principles and SOPs.

Use of isolators, syringes, needles, etc.

Stock control and safe storage of medicines and consumables.

Assembly and checking of ingredients and consumables for products to be prepared.

Sanitisation of isolators, product ingredients and consumables.

See detailed job description for further information.

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen a MSK Advanced Clinical Practitioner Physiotherapist to join the exemplar Joint Health Integrated MSK Service at MWL Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to cover a maternity leave. until May 2027.

As an advanced clinical practitioner, the post holder will support the continued drive for patient centred care, champion quality, deliver performance targets and safe effective patient outcomes by placing the patients at the heart of all we do.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated advanced physiotherapy practitioner who is enthusiastic and forward-thinking to support the Joint Health Integrated MSK Service.

The successful candidate will have a wealth of musculoskeletal clinical experience and be able to demonstrate strong leadership and educational skills. A vision for research and service development is required to ensure continuing excellent patient and staff experience.

Applicants must have evidence of MSK Physio Advance Practice

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The Joint Health Integrated MSK Service is a single point of access service offering self referral alongside specialist assessment, investigations, and treatment for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The service utilises an escalation and de-escalation model. This enables appropriate access to all appropriate diagnostic services, treatment, and onward management when indicated. Several innovations and channels shifts have taken place in the service, accelerated due to the unprecedented times. This has been an exciting opportunity to develop our digital strategy/ delivery and incorporate the benefits of digital alongside face-to-face consultations whilst also being led by patients with lived experience and staff feedback.

The team is multi-professional including: MSK Doctors, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Consultant Rheumatology MDT, Consultant Physiotherapists, Advanced MSK Physiotherapy Practitioners, Specialist Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, MSK Physiotherapists, Advanced MSK Podiatry Practitioner, Specialist Occupational Hand Therapists, Advance Practice Rheumatology Therapist, Therapy Assistants and Admin support.

The service puts a strong emphasis on and values the learning environment. The service ensures that staff can develop skills and knowledge to their full potential. The therapy outpatient service has a well-established supervision, case discussion and journal club programme.

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

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-S7986921-A

Job locations

Ormskirk Hospital

Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• Support the clinical management of complex patients encompassing the initial assessment and subsequent care in the appropriate area, ward or department
• Actively support patients and their families through communicating difficult and highly complex information using a variety of methods to ensure effective understanding in a timely manner.
• Communicates complex information to patients/carers during the consent process prior to commencement of treatment plans and invasive and non-invasive procedures including explaining treatment options.
• Proactively supports patients and carers in coming to terms with their illness/condition.
• Provide a professional portfolio of skills including clinical assessment, basic diagnosis, treatments, and advanced practical skills.
• Ensures effective communication is maintained between members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate individuals are informed of changes to the patients conditions or treatment plan.
• Provides empathy and reassurance through understanding the quality-of-life issues associated with their illness/condition.
• Develop a high level of complex decision making in relation to the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care.
• Provide professional leadership and support within a multi-professional team.
• Monitor and promote high standards of care and documentation.
• To diffuse potential complaints and hostile situations with staff, patients and carers using highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Provide follow up and specialised supportive advice as required for all members of the multi professional team caring for patients and discharging to a variety of other settings.
• Develop a locally approved formulary and prescribe within agreed limits under supervision.
• Work in collaboration with the multi professional team to promote quality care, participating in audit and assisting in developing unit protocols and practice.
• Facilitate effective communication and handover within the multi-professional team and ensure patients and their families are appropriately involved and informed.
• Support and assist with training of the multi professional team as they are inducted to the specialty.
• Gather, analyse, and report a wide range of data and information.
• Acts as a role model and an expert resource for patients and staff throughout the Trust.
• Supports the Consultants, Intensive care /Anaesthetic Registrars, and other Doctors, in providing patients with treatment plans within the specialty.
• Performs invasive and non-invasive and complex specialist procedures relevant to the and makes recommendations for treatment.
• Participates in service development. Writes protocols, guidelines, and procedures for own remit which, impacts on other members of multi-disciplinary team. Develops and evaluates these protocols and guidelines and procedures using current literature and research.

Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES Support the clinical management of complex patients encompassing the initial assessment and subsequent care in the appropriate area, ward or department Actively support patients and their families through communicating difficult and highly complex information using a variety of methods to ensure effective understanding in a timely manner. Communicates complex information to patients/carers during the consent process prior to commencement of treatment plans and invasive and non-invasive procedures including explaining treatment options. Proactively supports patients and carers in coming to terms with their illness/condition. Provide a professional portfolio of skills including clinical assessment, basic diagnosis, treatments, and advanced practical skills. Ensures effective communication is maintained between members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate individuals are informed of changes to the patients conditions or treatment plan. Provides empathy and reassurance through understanding the quality-of-life issues associated with their illness/condition. Develop a high level of complex decision making in relation to the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care. Provide professional leadership and support within a multi-professional team. Monitor and promote high standards of care and documentation. To diffuse potential complaints and hostile situations with staff, patients and carers using highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills. Provide follow up and specialised supportive advice as required for all members of the multi professional team caring for patients and discharging to a variety of other settings. Develop a locally approved formulary and prescribe within agreed limits under supervision. Work in collaboration with the multi professional team to promote quality care, participating in audit and assisting in developing unit protocols and practice. Facilitate effective communication and handover within the multi-professional team and ensure patients and their families are appropriately involved and informed. Support and assist with training of the multi professional team as they are inducted to the specialty. Gather, analyse, and report a wide range of data and information. Acts as a role model and an expert resource for patients and staff throughout the Trust. Supports the Consultants, Intensive care /Anaesthetic Registrars, and other Doctors, in providing patients with treatment plans within the specialty. Performs invasive and non-invasive and complex specialist procedures relevant to the and makes recommendations for treatment. Participates in service development. Writes protocols, guidelines, and procedures for own remit which, impacts on other members of multi-disciplinary team. Develops and evaluates these protocols and guidelines and procedures using current literature and research.

Person Specification

Qualifictaions

Essential

• First level registered nurse/professional UK registration
• First Degree (or equivalent experience)
• Post registration course in specialty
• Master's in advanced clinical Practice

Desirable

• Registered health professional with legal and accountable responsibilities for non-medical prescribing
• Teaching qualification (C&G730, CertEd, PGCE or equivalent)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience of working in the setting some of this must include working at a senior level managing and leading teams and this will be assessed at interview
• Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise underpinned by theory through CPD
• Excellent clinical reasoning /clinical decision-making skills
• Evidence of involvement in the development of programs of care, protocols and guidelines
• Knowledge of Clinical risk management and Governance

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating negotiation and persuasion skills
• Evidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in Care Management within the specialty
• Ability to manage demanding and challenging workload
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to make effective decisions
• Interpretation of diagnostic tests
• Ability to build rapport with colleagues, patients and relatives
• Experience of MDT working
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously or within a team
• Confident with IT

Desirable

• Enthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating negotiation and persuasion skills

Other

Essential

• Occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort for short periods during a given time when moving and transferring patients.
• Required to concentrate when carrying out care. Work is generally predictable but occasional requirement to deal with unpredictable emergency situations
• Working closely with complex patients and their carers
• Supporting patients, carers and families who have been given bad news

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Person Specification Qualifictaions Essential First level registered nurse/professional UK registration First Degree (or equivalent experience) Post registration course in specialty Master's in advanced clinical Practice Desirable Registered health professional with legal and accountable responsibilities for non-medical prescribing Teaching qualification (C&G730, CertEd, PGCE or equivalent) Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant demonstrable experience of working in the setting some of this must include working at a senior level managing and leading teams and this will be assessed at interview Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise underpinned by theory through CPD Excellent clinical reasoning /clinical decision-making skills Evidence of involvement in the development of programs of care, protocols and guidelines Knowledge of Clinical risk management and Governance Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating negotiation and persuasion skills Evidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in Care Management within the specialty Ability to manage demanding and challenging workload Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Ability to make effective decisions Interpretation of diagnostic tests Ability to build rapport with colleagues, patients and relatives Experience of MDT working Strong leadership and team building skills Ability to use own initiative Effective time management skills Ability to work autonomously or within a team Confident with IT Desirable Enthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating negotiation and persuasion skills Other Essential Occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort for short periods during a given time when moving and transferring patients. Required to concentrate when carrying out care. Work is generally predictable but occasional requirement to deal with unpredictable emergency situations Working closely with complex patients and their carers Supporting patients, carers and families who have been given bad news Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive

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

Ormskirk Hospital

Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

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

Ormskirk Hospital

Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health

Band 6 Fixed Term 6 Months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health.

PPHS was introduced as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and Maternity Transformation Programme, with a national requirement for every Local Maternity System (LMS) to create a Perinatal Pelvic Health Service.

Interview date to be confirmed

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Providespecialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a designated caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning.

• Manage patients with complex presentations, adjusting and developing treatment programmes accordingly.

• Work autonomously to deliver evidence-based physiotherapy within PPHS pathways (e.g., MSK, community rehab, rapid response, long-term condition management).

• Contribute to early intervention, prevention, and self-management programmes in line with PPHS goals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences and joint clinics to ensure coordinated care.

• Maintain high standards of documentation in line with HCPC and local policies

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.

You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Job summary

Come and join our busy team of Medical Secretaries based in either Southport or Ormskirk Hospital sites. We are looking for experienced Medical Secretaries with a background in healthcare to join our existing team. We offer on the job training and support from our teams alongside a Trust which can offer ongoing learning and apprenticeships, so that all our staff have the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

We have the following vacancies currently available:

30 hours in gynaecology, working Tuesday to Friday based at Ormskirk Hospital

30 hours in general surgery/vascular, working Tuesday to Friday based at Southport Hospital

We are happy to have a chat or arrange for an informal visit. Come and see what we can offer you.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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

Main duties of the job

It is expected that applicants will have appropriate knowledge of working in a medical environment and also demonstrate a background of working in an office environment with the ability to liaise with all relevant departments within the Trust and multiple outside agencies.

Being a team player is essential together with first-rate organisational skills. This post is an important role within the Vascular team.

You must:

• Have previous medical secretarial experience
• Have an extensive knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience of minute taking

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:

o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Details

Date posted

06 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

409-7791853-E

Job locations

Southport & Ormskirk Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day organisation, planning and management responsibilities of the Consultants and their teams through the maintenance of their annual leave, their diary, the arrangement of meetings, travel and other appointments.
• To act as first point of contact for patients, GPs, external organisations and members of the general public seeking information and support from the hospital. The post holder must be able to triage the calls appropriately as well as deal sympathetically with people who may be bereaved, distressed or angry using tact, persuasion and discretion, assessing priorities and initiating action as required.
• Answer telephone queries and provide non-clinical advice regarding patient care and appointments/admissions to patients, Trust staff, referring GPs and Consultants, making appropriate judgement using acquired knowledge and experience.
• Communicate with patients/parents regarding personal and highly sensitive information.
• Typing urgent clinical and non-clinical correspondence and reports including the transcription and management of audio sources (eg, digital dictation) using initiative in managing and prioritising workload.
• Compose routine and non-routine letters and produce typed clinical correspondence including the transcription of audio dictation.
• Attend, take and transcribe minutes for meetings as required within the specialty and implement any follow-up action points.
• Access the computerised Patient Administration System (CareFlow) for relevant patient details, updating records and registering patients as required.
• Maintain and update specialty-specific databases.
• Retrieve radiology and pathology results from core clinical systems.
• Take action as necessary in respect of all patients who fail to attend in accordance with the Trusts policy and the consultants special instructions.
• Ensure the timely despatch of all relevant information to GPs, other medical staff and external organisations in relation to the locally agreed requirements.
• To evaluate and re-prioritise own workload in accordance with competing demands from patients, medical staff and others.
• Prioritise work to ensure that medical staff are provided with necessary information to take appropriate clinical action.
• Liaise with the Cancer Services Department of patients to be discussed at the Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
• In conjunction with the support medical secretary/ies and clerical officer(s) within the department ensure that administrative duties are allocated and completed in a timely manner and distribution of workload is done to utilise the resources and support available.
• Ensure that all investigation results are shown to the relevant clinicians in a timely manner and make arrangements for any follow up actions required eg urgent appointments.
• Where applicable ensure waiting time performance targets are achieved.
• Type theatre lists and distribute as required.
• Co-operate in the introduction of new technology as it may apply.
• Be instrumental in preventing complaints from service users, resolving informal complaints and supporting the formal complaints process.
• In line with the Trusts standing financial instructions, handle cash/cheques for the Consultants and teams, patients and other external sources.
• Provide full secretarial support with respect to teaching/meetings as directed by medical staff, e.g. preparing PowerPoint presentations using clinical data and information via the internet.
• Maintain database of clinical activity as required to assist in clinical audit.

Provide guidance to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) and self-supervision in terms of:

• Liaising with other medical secretaries in the department to ensure an efficient service.
• When necessary, exercise initiative to allocate work to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) in a fair and reasonable manner.
• Make economical use of supplies. When necessary, maintain control of stock including stationery supplies.
• Deputise for others and provide cross cover within the team during absences.
• Assist in the orientation of new or temporary members of staff by demonstrating own duties.
• Working independently, plan and prioritise own workload following appropriate Trust and Medical Secretary policies and processes, suggesting improvements where necessary.

Job description Job responsibilities Support the day-to-day organisation, planning and management responsibilities of the Consultants and their teams through the maintenance of their annual leave, their diary, the arrangement of meetings, travel and other appointments. To act as first point of contact for patients, GPs, external organisations and members of the general public seeking information and support from the hospital. The post holder must be able to triage the calls appropriately as well as deal sympathetically with people who may be bereaved, distressed or angry using tact, persuasion and discretion, assessing priorities and initiating action as required. Answer telephone queries and provide non-clinical advice regarding patient care and appointments/admissions to patients, Trust staff, referring GPs and Consultants, making appropriate judgement using acquired knowledge and experience. Communicate with patients/parents regarding personal and highly sensitive information. Typing urgent clinical and non-clinical correspondence and reports including the transcription and management of audio sources (eg, digital dictation) using initiative in managing and prioritising workload. Compose routine and non-routine letters and produce typed clinical correspondence including the transcription of audio dictation. Attend, take and transcribe minutes for meetings as required within the specialty and implement any follow-up action points. Access the computerised Patient Administration System (CareFlow) for relevant patient details, updating records and registering patients as required. Maintain and update specialty-specific databases. Retrieve radiology and pathology results from core clinical systems. Take action as necessary in respect of all patients who fail to attend in accordance with the Trusts policy and the consultants special instructions. Ensure the timely despatch of all relevant information to GPs, other medical staff and external organisations in relation to the locally agreed requirements. To evaluate and re-prioritise own workload in accordance with competing demands from patients, medical staff and others. Prioritise work to ensure that medical staff are provided with necessary information to take appropriate clinical action. Liaise with the Cancer Services Department of patients to be discussed at the Multidisciplinary Team Meetings. In conjunction with the support medical secretary/ies and clerical officer(s) within the department ensure that administrative duties are allocated and completed in a timely manner and distribution of workload is done to utilise the resources and support available. Ensure that all investigation results are shown to the relevant clinicians in a timely manner and make arrangements for any follow up actions required eg urgent appointments. Where applicable ensure waiting time performance targets are achieved. Type theatre lists and distribute as required. Co-operate in the introduction of new technology as it may apply. Be instrumental in preventing complaints from service users, resolving informal complaints and supporting the formal complaints process. In line with the Trusts standing financial instructions, handle cash/cheques for the Consultants and teams, patients and other external sources. Provide full secretarial support with respect to teaching/meetings as directed by medical staff, e.g. preparing PowerPoint presentations using clinical data and information via the internet. Maintain database of clinical activity as required to assist in clinical audit. Provide guidance to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) and self-supervision in terms of: Liaising with other medical secretaries in the department to ensure an efficient service. When necessary, exercise initiative to allocate work to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) in a fair and reasonable manner. Make economical use of supplies. When necessary, maintain control of stock including stationery supplies. Deputise for others and provide cross cover within the team during absences. Assist in the orientation of new or temporary members of staff by demonstrating own duties. Working independently, plan and prioritise own workload following appropriate Trust and Medical Secretary policies and processes, suggesting improvements where necessary.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in administrative discipline
• RSA II / III Typing or Word Processing or equivalent experience

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL
• British Society of Medical Secretaries Diploma or Advanced AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous secretarial experience
• Previous medical secretary experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrable skills in problem solving

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Audio and touch typing with a high level of accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Customer service skills
• Able to use own initiative
• Ability to work in a pressured environment and prioritise workload
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration with frequent interruptions

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages

Other

Essential

• There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position at a desk for a substantial proportion of the working day
• There is a requirement for periods of frequent concentration with occasional interruptions
• Ability to deal with distressed patients or bereaved relatives, also the frequent need to type up documents of a distressing nature
• Requirement to use VDU equipment more or less continuously throughout the day

Person Specification Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 or equivalent in administrative discipline RSA II / III Typing or Word Processing or equivalent experience Desirable European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL British Society of Medical Secretaries Diploma or Advanced AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous secretarial experience Previous medical secretary experience Knowledge of medical terminology Demonstrable skills in problem solving Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills Essential Audio and touch typing with a high level of accuracy Good communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Organisational skills Customer service skills Able to use own initiative Ability to work in a pressured environment and prioritise workload Ability to maintain high levels of concentration with frequent interruptions Desirable Knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages Other Essential There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position at a desk for a substantial proportion of the working day There is a requirement for periods of frequent concentration with occasional interruptions Ability to deal with distressed patients or bereaved relatives, also the frequent need to type up documents of a distressing nature Requirement to use VDU equipment more or less continuously throughout the day

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 & Ormskirk 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 & Ormskirk Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and well-motivated individual to join our existing Pharmacy team.

The successful candidate will rotate between Pharmacy stores and Whiston and St Helens Hospital dispensaries, and participate in our evening, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Your duties will include receiving prescription from patients and Hospital staff, booking in orders as well assembling stock medicines for distribution to wards and departments.

A strong attention to detail is essential, as is an ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment with other members of the Pharmacy team.

Good communication skills and a willingness to learn is important.

Candidates ideally should possess NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service skills or a GPhC recognised equivalent qualification, However training can be provided.A good standard of education (to GCSE level) would be advantageous.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the ATO rota through areas of the stores dispensaries and wards.
• To assist in the receipt of prescriptions.
• To participate in pharmacy services to wards and clinics primarily to maintain and control medicines.
• To assist in booking in and auditing prescriptions, using the latest software.
• To prepare and assemble supplies of medicines for delivery to wards and departments.
• To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of stock including the maintenance of manual and computerised records.
• To assist in the provision of a ward topping up service, supplying stock medication to wards on a weekly basis.
• To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmaceutical service and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g. St Helens.
• To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes.
• To participate in stock control of medicines within the pharmacy department under the supervision of the dispensary manager or senior technician.
• Regularly handle or process cash or cheques when dealing with outpatients prescriptions.
• To comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the Pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust.
• To participate in the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas.
• To participate in evening and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service.

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.

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. 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

06 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

409-8249447

Job locations

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To participate in the ATO rota through areas of the stores dispensaries and wards.
• To assist in the receipt of prescriptions.
• To participate in pharmacy services to wards and clinics primarily to maintain and control medicines.
• To assist in booking in and auditing prescriptions, using the latest software.
• To prepare and assemble supplies of medicines for delivery to wards and departments.
• To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of stock including the maintenance of manual and computerised records.
• To assist in the provision of a ward topping up service, supplying stock medication to wards on a weekly basis.
• To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmaceutical service and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g. St Helens.
• To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes.
• To participate in stock control of medicines within the pharmacy department under the supervision of the dispensary manager or senior technician.
• Regularly handle or process cash or cheques when dealing with outpatients prescriptions.
• To comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the Pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust.
• To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his / her control comply with the Health and Safety at work act, COSHH Regulations, Display Screen Equipment Regulations, Data Protection Act and other appropriate legislation during daily activities.
• To participate in the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas.
• To participate in evening and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service.

• To assist with basic counselling of outpatients in accordance with pharmacy procedures and under the supervision of a pharmacist or Pharmacy technician.
• To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or basic technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, patients and the public, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary.
• To liaise with various members of the Pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients.
• To ensure safety of drugs awaiting collection by nursing staff and other responsible persons
• To participate in individual performance review and continuing education programmes in order to maintain and improve standards of service.
• To maintain continuing professional development.

• To be responsible for the accurate input of data into the Pharmacy JAC computer system for all duties requiring its use e.g. Ordering and stock control.
• To assist in the completion and filing of departmental documents.
• To record any information and assist in the compilation of any data necessary.
• To act as a role model and assist in the training and induction of other members of the technical staff.

• To undertake and achieve the NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills qualification in accordance with GPhC guidance.

Job description Job responsibilities To participate in the ATO rota through areas of the stores dispensaries and wards. To assist in the receipt of prescriptions. To participate in pharmacy services to wards and clinics primarily to maintain and control medicines. To assist in booking in and auditing prescriptions, using the latest software. To prepare and assemble supplies of medicines for delivery to wards and departments. To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of stock including the maintenance of manual and computerised records. To assist in the provision of a ward topping up service, supplying stock medication to wards on a weekly basis. To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmaceutical service and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g. St Helens. To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes. To participate in stock control of medicines within the pharmacy department under the supervision of the dispensary manager or senior technician. Regularly handle or process cash or cheques when dealing with outpatients prescriptions. To comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the Pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust. To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his / her control comply with the Health and Safety at work act, COSHH Regulations, Display Screen Equipment Regulations, Data Protection Act and other appropriate legislation during daily activities. To participate in the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas. To participate in evening and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service. To assist with basic counselling of outpatients in accordance with pharmacy procedures and under the supervision of a pharmacist or Pharmacy technician. To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or basic technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, patients and the public, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary. To liaise with various members of the Pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients. To ensure safety of drugs awaiting collection by nursing staff and other responsible persons To participate in individual performance review and continuing education programmes in order to maintain and improve standards of service. To maintain continuing professional development. To be responsible for the accurate input of data into the Pharmacy JAC computer system for all duties requiring its use e.g. Ordering and stock control. To assist in the completion and filing of departmental documents. To record any information and assist in the compilation of any data necessary. To act as a role model and assist in the training and induction of other members of the technical staff. To undertake and achieve the NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills qualification in accordance with GPhC guidance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills - or GPhC recognised equivalent, or must be willing to undertake qualification and complete within 18 months of commencing employment

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Computer systems

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Hospital pharmacy
• Experience in using the CMM (JAC) Pharmacy system

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills oAbility to talk to patients, staff and other Health care professionals. oAbility to express items clearly, both face to face and using telephones
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail
• Good administration skills including record keeping
• Understand importance and context of role
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
• Ability to work under pressure
• Works well as part of a team
• Presents a professional image / appearance
• Supportive of colleagues of all grades
• Good physical fitness for duties including manual handling, (items up to approx 15kg) standing and walking
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites
• Able to participate in the evening and weekend rotas

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills - or GPhC recognised equivalent, or must be willing to undertake qualification and complete within 18 months of commencing employment Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with Computer systems Desirable Experience of working in a Hospital pharmacy Experience in using the CMM (JAC) Pharmacy system Skills Essential Good communication skills oAbility to talk to patients, staff and other Health care professionals. oAbility to express items clearly, both face to face and using telephones Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail Good administration skills including record keeping Understand importance and context of role Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others Ability to work under pressure Works well as part of a team Presents a professional image / appearance Supportive of colleagues of all grades Good physical fitness for duties including manual handling, (items up to approx 15kg) standing and walking Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise Other Essential Ability to travel between sites Able to participate in the evening and weekend rotas

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

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Band 3/4 (development post)

We require a part-time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our School Age Complex Needs pathway.

This 22.5 hours per week post is based in Ipswich special schools and the surrounding area, with some work in homes or alternative provision.

Appointment is at Band 4 for applicants with previous employment as an NHS SaLTA, or Band 3 for those with relevant experience who will be supported to complete SaLTA competencies.

Working under the supervision of Speech and Language Therapists, you will also work independently with children and young people with complex needs in one-to-one and small-group sessions.

You will liaise with teaching staff, parents/carers and health and education colleagues, supporting communication outcomes within EHCPs.

Key skills include good communication, organisation, patience, creativity, positivity, ability to follow guidance and ask for support, and confidence using Microsoft packages/electronic records.

Experience with complex needs, Makaton, symbols, TalkPads, Intensive Interaction or Attention Autism is welcomed; training and supervision are provided.

Ability to travel during the working day is essential.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver therapy packages to children and young people with complex communication needs, including behavioural challenges, under the guidance and support of Speech and Language Therapists.

• Be able to work independently as well as with colleagues
• Be able to work effectively and flexibly with a variety of people, across settings to achieve best outcomes
• Communicate therapy outcomes / next steps to relevant therapy partners and the therapy supervisor.

• Organise therapy sessions by timetabling sessions with therapy partners

• Offer support to the wider team as required e.g. by making resources for therapy sessions, programming Talkpads and other technology, supporting organisation of toys and resources and supporting delivery/booking of therapy groups, gathering information, and assisting with home visits.
• Be comfortable managing competing demands.

• Use our computer systems (Systm One) to record clinical notes, daily.

• Use Microsoft packages, Outlook, Word, Teams etc to keep in touch with service users and colleagues, participate in training and to communicate within the team

• Support delivery of training packages to parents/carers and educational staff (both face to face and virtually).
• Safeguard students, support other staff to do so
• Support teamwork & best practice within the school and across the pathway
• Attend/participate in team meetings

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £31,157 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8303623-I

Job locations

St Helens House

571 Foxhall Road

Ipswich

IP3 8LX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description for more information

The primary purpose of this role is to deliver speech, language and communication therapy programmes, devisedby speech and language therapists, to individual or groups of children and young people (CYP).Supporting and training others (educational staff, parents/carers and less experienced colleagues) is a key component of this SLTA role.This community-based role involves working mainly in special school settings but may include visits to specialist units (SSUs), nurseries or homes, according to service need.The client group comprises of children with varied communication difficulties, children with Special Educational Needs and complex presentations.Therapy is typically delivered face to face but may also be via digital methods (e.g. via Microsoft Teams).

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description for more information The primary purpose of this role is to deliver speech, language and communication therapy programmes, devisedby speech and language therapists, to individual or groups of children and young people (CYP).Supporting and training others (educational staff, parents/carers and less experienced colleagues) is a key component of this SLTA role.This community-based role involves working mainly in special school settings but may include visits to specialist units (SSUs), nurseries or homes, according to service need.The client group comprises of children with varied communication difficulties, children with Special Educational Needs and complex presentations.Therapy is typically delivered face to face but may also be via digital methods (e.g. via Microsoft Teams).

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Good general education including 5 GCSEs including Maths & English

Desirable

• NNEB training
• Other qualification in related area e.g. child development studies, language, or psychology

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with children of preschool or school age
• Interest & awareness of children's language development
• Aware of the importance of safeguarding children
• Knowledge of the role of a speech and language therapist

Desirable

• Experience of working with parent/carers
• Experience of CYP with special or complex needs
• Knowledge of some aspects and types of speech language and communication difficulties
• Experience of NHS record keeping such as S1 or equivalent

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to write concise and accurate notes.
• Good interpersonal skills including observation, listening, tact and empathy.
• Ability to be flexible, creative and use initiative.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• To work independently as well as under instruction
• Computer literate *able to use MS packages (Word, Outlook)
• Ability to keep client confidentiality.

Desirable

• Use of universal child assessments or scales such as WellComm
• Good negotiation skills
• Able to share sensitive and complex information with families and professionals.
• Able to discuss analyse and reflect on observations.
• Able to use MS Teams & Excel

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise care
• Flexible approach to working duties
• Ability to travel to rural locations

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Good general education including 5 GCSEs including Maths & English Desirable NNEB training Other qualification in related area e.g. child development studies, language, or psychology Experience & Knowledge Essential Experience of working with children of preschool or school age Interest & awareness of children's language development Aware of the importance of safeguarding children Knowledge of the role of a speech and language therapist Desirable Experience of working with parent/carers Experience of CYP with special or complex needs Knowledge of some aspects and types of speech language and communication difficulties Experience of NHS record keeping such as S1 or equivalent Skills & Abilities Essential Good communication skills Able to write concise and accurate notes. Good interpersonal skills including observation, listening, tact and empathy. Ability to be flexible, creative and use initiative. Able to work as part of a team. To work independently as well as under instruction Computer literate *able to use MS packages (Word, Outlook) Ability to keep client confidentiality. Desirable Use of universal child assessments or scales such as WellComm Good negotiation skills Able to share sensitive and complex information with families and professionals. Able to discuss analyse and reflect on observations. Able to use MS Teams & Excel Personal Qualities Essential Ability to prioritise care Flexible approach to working duties Ability to travel to rural locations

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Helens House

571 Foxhall Road

Ipswich

IP3 8LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Helens House

571 Foxhall Road

Ipswich

IP3 8LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Nurses to join our team and work as part of urgent community response working in patient's homes across West Suffolk to deliver high quality nursing care.

You will assess, plan and deliver planned/unplanned healthcare for patients often with long term conditions and interventions will include: end of life care, palliative care, catheter care and wound care. You will want to enable patients to achieve quality of life, dignity and comfort.

You will be passionate about delivering holistic care to patients and their families.

You will be supervised by a nurse within the team and have access to training and learning opportunities across the Trust. If you are newly qualified, you will also be supported with preceptorship.

You will work as part of an MDT who support urgent community response and at times will complete joint visits with ACPs and therapists. As a team we intercept some ambulance referrals to provide an urgent response. This is an exciting time to work in the community with developments to support care being closer to home.

Main duties of the job

Triage, assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, mainly unplanned to include palliative and end of life care, catheter care and wound care.You will need to be able to drive to patient's homes and have access to your own car.Following holistic assessment, devise an individualised, evidence-based plan of care for each patient, modifying it as required.Assess patients' holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers.Have a good understanding of palliative and end of life care, including symptom control and independent management of syringe pumps and end of life medication.Use tactful and persuasive skills to gain the patient's co-operation in their care management plan.Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, hospice, other health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated.Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate.To be competent to deliver IV therapy.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

06 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

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8289001-I

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

STAFF CAR PARKING

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.

For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for full details. STAFF CAR PARKING Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30. For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website. This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• RN Qualification (Part 1 of register) or equivalent.
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• IV Administration /cannulation
• ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in delivering end of life/palliative care.
• Able to provide high standards of care
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to be focused undertake patient care and input accurate data/patient records
• A team player
• Able to work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Able to communicate effectively where there are barriers to understanding

Desirable

• IV Administration /cannulation.
• Previous experience working in the community

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Effective observational and reporting skills
• Good time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• IT and standard keyboard skills
• Leadership Skills
• Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Clinical reasoning skills

Desirable

• IV Administration /cannulation.

Personal Qualities

Desirable

• Ability to provide your own transport to travel to rural locations

Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential RN Qualification (Part 1 of register) or equivalent. Current NMC registration Desirable IV Administration /cannulation ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent Experience & Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills Experience in delivering end of life/palliative care. Able to provide high standards of care Ability to use own initiative Ability to be focused undertake patient care and input accurate data/patient records A team player Able to work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs Able to communicate effectively where there are barriers to understanding Desirable IV Administration /cannulation. Previous experience working in the community Skills & Abilities Essential Effective observational and reporting skills Good time management skills Good interpersonal skills IT and standard keyboard skills Leadership Skills Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids Clinical reasoning skills Desirable IV Administration /cannulation. Personal Qualities Desirable Ability to provide your own transport to travel to rural locations

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried General Practitioner for 4-6sessions. This would be to join our well-established family friendly practice.

We are a highly regarded, long established practice, with an excellent practice team consisting of an experienced Nurse, administration staff and a practice manager.

We are a GMS practice with list size of approximately 2500 and are paper light with Systmone.

We have high levels of patient satisfaction ratings and regularly come 1st or 2nd in the region in national government surveys.

We are consistently high QOF achievers with an excellent relationship and active role leading the Medicines Optimisation team for our PCN.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties

Provide comprehensive primary medical care to registered patients, including:

• Routine surgery consultations and urgent on-the-day assessments

• Management of acute and chronic conditions

• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate

• Provide appropriate clinical advice and support to the wider practice team

• Ensure timely, accurate clinical record keeping in line with GMC and practice standards

• Review and action clinical correspondence, pathology results, and tasks

Professional Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with the GMC Good Medical Practice guidelines

• Maintain professional registration and revalidation requirements

• Engage in CPD and appraisal activities

Practice & Team Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with other GP,s nurse, administration team and the wider PCN team

• Contribute to practice meetings where appropriate

• Support a culture of learning, openness, and continuous improvement

• Complete referrals, reports, and associated administrative work in a timely manner

• Contribute to repeat prescribing and medication reviews as agreed

About us

Melrose Medical Centre is a small, friendly GP practice serving a close-knit local community. With a relatively small patient list, the practice offers a more personal, continuity-focused approach to care, allowing staff to build strong relationships with patients and colleagues alike.

The practice is supported by a close, supportive multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nursing staff, a practice manager and experienced administrative staff. The role is further supported by ARRS roles including physiotherapists, mental health, social prescribers and a well established pharmacy team. As a small practice, teamwork, flexibility and good communication are central to how the service operates day to day.

Melrose Medical Centre provides a full range of NHS primary care services, including routine GP consultations, chronic disease management, health promotion, and preventative care. The practice is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a welcoming and respectful environment.

This is an ideal setting for someone who values:

• A supportive, close-working team

• A community-focused practice

• The opportunity to make a real difference to patients in a smaller practice setting

Job summary

What were looking for.

A flexible and high calibre salaried GP to join our team, who has enthusiasm, energy and a shared commitment to develop the practice, with fresh ideas.

Passionate about being the best GP and working together with the practice team to advance the practice

Willingness to participate fully in all aspects of surgery life including on-call arrangements

4-6 sessions per week

Start date Feb 2027

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Practice Clinical Team you will provide primary healthcare services to patients in all required environments. You will be expected to participate in Practice activities including clinical and staff meetings, audits, and relevant CPD activities; you will also take a role in the development of the Practice. In addition, you will be expected to participate in the Practices activities relating to its function as a training practice.

Daily Clinical Responsibilities:

You will be expected to undertake consultations in all clinical settings as directed during your paid clinical time. These consultations will cover the breadth of the Practices GMS and network obligations and you will be expected to support the Partners in providing such services as outlined in the GMS Contract and any national, directed or local enhanced services agreed with the ICB or any successor body.

You will be required to share the daily responsibility of checking and signing prescription requests, dealing with patient queries and providing clinical supervision to the trainee's in place at the Practice.

You will be expected to support and input into the aims of the Practice in areas including clinical governance, best practice, clinical audits and any other improvement activity as determined by the Practice.

About us

We are a large, well-established and thriving teaching Practice seeking to appoint a salaried GP to join our friendly team. The right candidate will be an enthusiastic and motivated doctor with an interest in enhancing our team and providing high quality, patient-centred care.

We are based in New Brighton, Wirral, close to Liverpool and Chester. We have 6 partners, 4 salaried GPs, ANP, Practice nurse team, HCAs, phlebotomist and supportive reception, admin and medicines team and we work along side other roles attached to our PCN.

Eligibility to work in the UK, full GMC registration, placement on the Medical Performers List, membership of a recognised medical indemnity organisation, two satisfactory references and clear DBS certification are essential conditions of employment.

Job summary

The post will be based at Ghafoor Family Practice, which is a small however, growing single handed practice currently located at Nye Bevan House, Rochdale. We are looking for two salaried GP positions to share ten weekly sessions. Experience in loan working within Primary Care is desirable.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will manage 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. Responsibilities will reflect requirements of the NHS GP Contracts, and as such may be subject to change as services adapt.

About us

GP practices across the Rochdale borough, who have historically worked independently, have come together to work in a federated model to improve healthcare across the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (HMR) neighbourhoods.

Rochdale Health Alliance (RHA) was established in 2016, by GP practices from across the Rochdale Borough, to streamline the way in which services are delivered and to contribute to the development of the wider health and social care provision across the Borough.

Retaining their own identity and autonomy, general practitioner (GP) practices will work together and support community and hospital services, including the public and voluntary sector, to ensure healthcare is coordinated for the residents of the Rochdale borough.

Each of the four localities of HMR, which include Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and the Pennines elected GPs to represent their locality and become directors on the Board.

The Board is supported by a management team who ensure the day to day functioning of the organisation.

In a time of change for health and social care and in order to meet the needs of the public, health, social and voluntary sector providers are coming together to provide more efficient, cost effective healthcare system and to encourage and engage the public in managing their own care wherever possible. In HMR this is via the Local Care Organisation. RHA represents primary care on the board of the LCO.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to gain experience in the Community Children's Nursing Team that provides high quality evidence-based practice in the community, to children who have a clinical nursing need.

The team provides a 7-day service, 08.00-18.00 weekdays and 09.00-17.00 at weekends/bank holidays.

The successful candidate will need to be a good team player, hold a full driving licence and their own vehicle, and be prepared to travel throughout the West Suffolk area.

The post would be fixed term for 1 year covering maternity leave based in the Bury office.

Please see attached JD for further detailed information.

Main duties of the job

We provide skilled nursing care to those who have a clinical nursing need. For example: gastrostomy care, naso-gastric tube feeding, wound care, intravenous therapy, blood sampling,tracheostomy care, home oxygen, care of central lines, general support, advice and education.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8264811-I

Job locations

Child Health Centre,

Hospital Road

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

IP33 3ND

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the full job description and person specification for full details of this job role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the full job description and person specification for full details of this job role.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Educated to degree level
• RN - Child Branch or RSCN Diploma/Degree
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Mentorship/preceptorship training

Desirable

• Specialist Practice Community Children Nursing Degree or equivalent
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Significant post registration experience in acute or community setting
• Supervision of junior staff and students.
• Sound clinical knowledge and competency in a wide variety of clinical skills i.e. intravenous therapy, wound care, enteral feeding
• leadership experience including the day-to-day clinical management of a team within the acute or community setting
• Experience of working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Demonstrates an awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Awareness of Trust ambitions and values

Desirable

• Experience of service improvement
• Nursing Care of children and young people with palliative/complex care needs
• Community experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work to clear guidelines and within role boundaries
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proficient IT skills
• Able to recognise and manage deteriorating patients
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision- making skills.
• Able to work autonomously

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team worker who can prioritise effectively

Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Educated to degree level RN - Child Branch or RSCN Diploma/Degree Evidence of ongoing CPD Mentorship/preceptorship training Desirable Specialist Practice Community Children Nursing Degree or equivalent Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) Experience & Knowledge Essential Significant post registration experience in acute or community setting Supervision of junior staff and students. Sound clinical knowledge and competency in a wide variety of clinical skills i.e. intravenous therapy, wound care, enteral feeding leadership experience including the day-to-day clinical management of a team within the acute or community setting Experience of working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of the Data Protection Act Demonstrates an awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures Awareness of Trust ambitions and values Desirable Experience of service improvement Nursing Care of children and young people with palliative/complex care needs Community experience Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written. Ability to work to clear guidelines and within role boundaries Ability to work under pressure Proficient IT skills Able to recognise and manage deteriorating patients Advanced clinical assessment and decision- making skills. Able to work autonomously Personal Qualities Essential Team worker who can prioritise effectively

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Child Health Centre,

Hospital Road

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

IP33 3ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Child Health Centre,

Hospital Road

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

IP33 3ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing patients presenting with a wide range of acute, chronic, undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions and, where appropriate, discharging patients from your care.

You will see patients across all age groups, including young children, through face-to-face appointments, telephone consultations and other appropriate methods of clinical assessment.

You will practise within your professional competence and scope of practice, in accordance with NMC standards and the practice's clinical governance arrangements, using advanced clinical skills to provide safe, effective and evidence-based care.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and consultations.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately within your scope of practice.
• Refer patients to secondary care and other appropriate services where required.
• Provide appropriate treatment, follow-up, safety-netting and clinical advice.
• Recognise and manage patients whose condition requires urgent escalation or onward referral.
• Work autonomously while recognising when advice or support from colleagues is required.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service development and continuous improvement within the practice.
• Support effective multidisciplinary working and communication.
• Promote health, wellbeing and self-management where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure patients receive safe, coordinated and compassionate care.

About us

Trinity Medical Centre is a well-established, friendly and patient-focused GP practice serving our local community in Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent. We are committed to providing high-quality, accessible and compassionate primary care, supported by a strong and experienced multidisciplinary clinical team.

As our practice continues to grow and develop, we are embracing changes that will enhance the patient experience, improve services and introduce new, efficient and effective ways of working. We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to outstanding patient care, continuous improvement and collaborative working.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2919-26-0002

Job locations

Uttoxeter Road

Blythe Bridge

Stoke-on-Trent

ST11 9HQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful post-holder will manage 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.

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.

The following are the core responsibilities of the ANP in delivering health services.

a.Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

b.Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice

c.Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients

d.Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health

e.Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

f.Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

g.Request and collect pathological specimens. Upon receipt, to process and interpret pathology and other test results as required

h.Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

i.Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

j.Maintain chronic disease registers and implement and embed an effective call/recall system

k.Develop, implement and embed well woman and well man clinics

l.Chaperone patients where necessary

m.Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

n.Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

o.Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

p.Support in the provision of vaccination programmes for both adults and children

q.Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance

r.Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required

s.Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance

t.Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)

u.Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

v.Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

w.Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

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 ANP has the following wider responsibilities:

a.Provide holistic support in the clinical governance spectrum assuming a senior role in its compliance

b.Support the IPC lead for the practice, ensuring compliance

c.Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medications

d.Undertake overall management of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, acting as a mentor to students and newly qualified staff

e.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

f.Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

g.Develop an area of specialist interest, taking the lead within the organisation

h.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

i.Drive the development of nursing services within the organisation, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as required

j.Develop practice administrative and clinical protocols in line with the needs of the patient and current legislation

Job description Job responsibilities The successful post-holder will manage 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.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.The following are the core responsibilities of the ANP in delivering health services.a.Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmesb.Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advicec.Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patientsd.Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients healthe.Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSFf.Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Childreng.Request and collect pathological specimens. Upon receipt, to process and interpret pathology and other test results as requiredh.Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredi.Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectivelyj.Maintain chronic disease registers and implement and embed an effective call/recall systemk.Develop, implement and embed well woman and well man clinicsl.Chaperone patients where necessarym.Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriatelyn.Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencieso.Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needsp.Support in the provision of vaccination programmes for both adults and childrenq.Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidancer.Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as requireds.Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidancet.Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)u.Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)v.Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriatelyw.Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriateThere 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 ANP has the following wider responsibilities:a.Provide holistic support in the clinical governance spectrum assuming a senior role in its complianceb.Support the IPC lead for the practice, ensuring compliancec.Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicationsd.Undertake overall management of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, acting as a mentor to students and newly qualified staffe.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient caref.Support and participate in shared learning within the organisationg.Develop an area of specialist interest, taking the lead within the organisationh.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriatei.Drive the development of nursing services within the organisation, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as requiredj.Develop practice administrative and clinical protocols in line with the needs of the patient and current legislation

Person Specification

Other Requirements / Wider Responsibilities

Essential

• Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective time management, planning and organising
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional policies/ procedures and codes of conduct
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Qualified and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner, educated to Masters level in Advanced Practice or able to demonstrate recognised Masters-level equivalence in advanced practice, consistent with the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice.
• Independent/Supplementary Nurse Prescriber (V300 or equivalent), with prescribing qualification recorded with the NMC.
• Evidence of advanced-level autonomous clinical practice, including comprehensive history taking, clinical examination, assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with undifferentiated and differentiated presentations.
• Demonstrable competence in the assessment and management of minor illness and acute presentations.
• Ability to formulate differential diagnoses, request and interpret appropriate investigations, initiate treatment and appropriately refer/escalate patients.
• Evidence of working within an appropriate scope of practice and recognising professional and clinical limitations.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and compliance with NMC revalidation requirements.
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, decision-making and risk-management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary primary care team.

Desirable

• - Previous experience working as an ANP/Advanced Practitioner in general practice or primary care.
• - Experience managing same-day/urgent primary care presentations.
• - Experience of telephone and/or digital clinical triage.
• - Experience in management of long-term conditions.
• - Advanced clinical assessment/examination qualification.
• - Teaching, mentorship or clinical supervision qualification/experience.
• - Basic life-support training.
• - Experience using EMIS Web or another primary-care clinical system.
• - Understanding of primary care governance, QOF, medicines optimisation, safeguarding and referral pathways.
• - Knowledge of the structure of NHS primary care, including general practice, PCNs, ICBs and community services.

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment, history-taking, examination and clinical reasoning/differential diagnosis skills.
• Ability to autonomously assess and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and acute/minor illness.
• Independent prescribing skills, with sound knowledge of pharmacology, medicines optimisation and safe prescribing.
• Ability to request and interpret appropriate investigations, formulate management plans, refer appropriately and provide effective safety-netting.
• Ability to recognise red flags and the deteriorating patient, including appropriate escalation to GP, secondary care or emergency services.
• Broad knowledge of evidence-based practice, NICE guidance, clinical governance and adult and child safeguarding.
• Ability to work autonomously within own scope of practice, maintain accurate clinical records and use primary-care clinical systems effectively.

Desirable

• Previous experience of managing same-day/urgent presentations in general practice or primary care.
• Experience using EMIS Web or another primary-care clinical system.
• Knowledge of QOF, enhanced services and the organisation of NHS primary care.
• Experience in long-term condition management.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement, teaching or supervising other clinicians

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of general practice and the wider NHS
• Experience of practice within the four pillars
• Experience of leading in chronic disease management
• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care
• An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Person Specification Other Requirements / Wider Responsibilities Essential Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis Personal Qualities Essential Effective time management, planning and organising Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional policies/ procedures and codes of conduct Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal and organisational skills Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures Desirable Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Qualified and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner, educated to Masters level in Advanced Practice or able to demonstrate recognised Masters-level equivalence in advanced practice, consistent with the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice. Independent/Supplementary Nurse Prescriber (V300 or equivalent), with prescribing qualification recorded with the NMC. Evidence of advanced-level autonomous clinical practice, including comprehensive history taking, clinical examination, assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with undifferentiated and differentiated presentations. Demonstrable competence in the assessment and management of minor illness and acute presentations. Ability to formulate differential diagnoses, request and interpret appropriate investigations, initiate treatment and appropriately refer/escalate patients. Evidence of working within an appropriate scope of practice and recognising professional and clinical limitations. Evidence of continuing professional development and compliance with NMC revalidation requirements. Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, decision-making and risk-management skills. Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary primary care team. Desirable - Previous experience working as an ANP/Advanced Practitioner in general practice or primary care. - Experience managing same-day/urgent primary care presentations. - Experience of telephone and/or digital clinical triage. - Experience in management of long-term conditions. - Advanced clinical assessment/examination qualification. - Teaching, mentorship or clinical supervision qualification/experience. - Basic life-support training. - Experience using EMIS Web or another primary-care clinical system. - Understanding of primary care governance, QOF, medicines optimisation, safeguarding and referral pathways. - Knowledge of the structure of NHS primary care, including general practice, PCNs, ICBs and community services. Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Advanced clinical assessment, history-taking, examination and clinical reasoning/differential diagnosis skills. Ability to autonomously assess and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and acute/minor illness. Independent prescribing skills, with sound knowledge of pharmacology, medicines optimisation and safe prescribing. Ability to request and interpret appropriate investigations, formulate management plans, refer appropriately and provide effective safety-netting. Ability to recognise red flags and the deteriorating patient, including appropriate escalation to GP, secondary care or emergency services. Broad knowledge of evidence-based practice, NICE guidance, clinical governance and adult and child safeguarding. Ability to work autonomously within own scope of practice, maintain accurate clinical records and use primary-care clinical systems effectively. Desirable Previous experience of managing same-day/urgent presentations in general practice or primary care. Experience using EMIS Web or another primary-care clinical system. Knowledge of QOF, enhanced services and the organisation of NHS primary care. Experience in long-term condition management. Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement, teaching or supervising other clinicians Experience Essential Understanding of general practice and the wider NHS Experience of practice within the four pillars Experience of leading in chronic disease management Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews Experience of infection prevention and control measures Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

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

Trinity Medical Centre

Address

Uttoxeter Road

Blythe Bridge

Stoke-on-Trent

ST11 9HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Trinity Medical Centre

Address

Uttoxeter Road

Blythe Bridge

Stoke-on-Trent

ST11 9HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated nurse with experience at band 6 and above to come and manage Compton Ward, a busy 30 bedded surgical ward specialising in Urology, Breast, Gynaecology and General surgery.

The post holder will lead the team, motivate staff, problem solve, implement change, be a role model demonstrating the behaviours expected from all the staff with regard to displaying excellent interpersonal skills and high degree of professionalism, upholding the trusts standards.You will ensure the delivery of high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs. The ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team is essential and required in order to build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis. They should be expert in all areas of nursing care from patient's admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. They have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. They will manage, support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centered care, which is of a high standard. They will manage unit staff including appraisal, rota's, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. They will provide specialist advice to patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources. They will lead the ward through the achieving excellence program and be a pivotal role model within their specialty upholding the trusts values and behaviours at all times.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year (per annum) pro-rata including high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF21499

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job description attached

You will be supported in this post by the Surgical Matron and the Head of Nursing for Surgery. We will also offer you excellent learning and developmental opportunities.

This is a key role within the Trust with 24-hour responsibility for the management of the ward. The post holder will be responsible for leading, encouraging and directing innovation to promote evidence based nursing practice within the ward.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the full Job description attached You will be supported in this post by the Surgical Matron and the Head of Nursing for Surgery. We will also offer you excellent learning and developmental opportunities. This is a key role within the Trust with 24-hour responsibility for the management of the ward. The post holder will be responsible for leading, encouraging and directing innovation to promote evidence based nursing practice within the ward.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1 or 2
• Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting
• Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
• Teaching qualification ENB998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
• First degree or working towards

Desirable

• D32/33 [A1] Award

Significant experience at Band

Essential

• Significant experience at Band 6 or above within acute hospital setting
• Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical creditability/competence
• Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. IV additives
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
• Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
• Evidence of achievements in practice development and quality improvement projects
• Evidence of research based practice
• Evidence of changing practice and project management
• Proven record of managing staff and resources

Desirable

• Clinical audit
• Publication

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Part 1 or 2 Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years Teaching qualification ENB998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent First degree or working towards Desirable D32/33 [A1] Award Significant experience at Band Essential Significant experience at Band 6 or above within acute hospital setting Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical creditability/competence Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. IV additives Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues Evidence of achievements in practice development and quality improvement projects Evidence of research based practice Evidence of changing practice and project management Proven record of managing staff and resources Desirable Clinical audit Publication

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a new Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our busy orthopaedics ward, St Elizabeths, our ward which specialises in orthopaedics, including spinal surgery and trauma as well as some general surgery.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will demonstrate extensive experience in orthopaedics and will be up to date in current practices. Experience will extend to working within a busy ward and professional, multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a thriving busy team and wants to work with excellent staff to patient ratios.

About us

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.

We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.

We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 Orthoptist to lead the inpatient and outpatient Orthoptic Stroke Service at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.

The Royal Eye Unit at Kingston Hospital is a large, modern ophthalmology department providing a comprehensive range of specialist services. The department comprises 16 Consultant Ophthalmologists, an Acute Referral Clinic and a dedicated imaging team, offering a varied and rewarding caseload.

The successful candidate will join a supportive multidisciplinary team of Orthoptists, Optometrists and Consultant Ophthalmologists. You will play a key role in the delivery, development and continual improvement of the Orthoptic Stroke Service, working closely with the wider stroke multidisciplinary team across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

In addition to providing highly specialised clinical care, you will contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audit, teaching and training.

You will act as Clinical Tutor for Orthoptic students, supporting their clinical education and development, and will share responsibility for deputising for the Head Orthoptist when required.

Main duties of the job

To assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for children and adults presenting to the Orthoptic Department, in accordance with the professional standards and guidelines of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS).

To work autonomously while also contributing as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.

To support Consultant Ophthalmologists by undertaking comprehensive orthoptic assessments of patients before and after squint surgery and Botulinum Toxin treatment.

To lead the Orthoptic Stroke Service across inpatient and outpatient settings, providing specialist expertise and supporting colleagues in the assessment and management of patients with visual difficulties following stroke.

To support the education, training and development of undergraduate Orthoptic students in the role of Clinical Tutor, and to contribute to the teaching and development of other healthcare professionals and students.

To act as a mentor and role model for junior members of staff, providing professional support, supervision and guidance as required.

To contribute to service development, clinical audit, quality improvement and governance activities within the department.

To deputise for the Head Orthoptist when required, supporting the operational leadership and management of the Orthoptic Service.

To prioritise and triage electronic referrals to the paediatric and adult motility services, including referrals from the Acute Referral Clinic.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Job summary

We are looking for a passionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Emergency Department, to support a wide range of shifts.

WSH Emergency department have recently undertaken a major expansion project and we now have our own Majors Assessment Area. This together with a Rapid Assessment Area means we can ensure we meet all our patients' needs and ensure optimised service delivery. It doesn't stop here! We have a dedicated and passionate ED work force that includes Acute Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs) who can see, treat and discharge their own patients, assisting the medical ED team in delivering excellent care.

Main duties of the job

For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response.Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

06 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

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8291883-M

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration or newly Qualified
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• RGN Degree / Diploma
• Recent previous acute experience within the NHS

Desirable

• ALS / PILS
• ILS
• Triage training

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in an inpatient environment
• Awareness of current political/professional and operational issues
• Research aware

Desirable

• Previous mentorship experience
• Experience in audit/research activities

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work calmly in a busy environment
• Team player, able to problem solve and meet team objectives
• Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection
• Confident to work under own initiative
• Good IT skills
• Accurate with attention to detail
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and their relatives
• Supports patient and staff equality and diversity
• Ability to provide patients with an environment which supports privacy and dignity
• An awareness of current political and professional issues
• Ability to assist in creating a good learning environment
• Identify and escalate to senior staff member if a patient is deteriorating.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible approach to working hours/duties to meet the needs of the service
• Willing to undertake further education and training to benefit the department
• Motivated to deliver a high-quality service

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential NMC Registration or newly Qualified Evidence of ongoing professional development RGN Degree / Diploma Recent previous acute experience within the NHS Desirable ALS / PILS ILS Triage training Experience and knowledge Essential Experience of working in an inpatient environment Awareness of current political/professional and operational issues Research aware Desirable Previous mentorship experience Experience in audit/research activities Skills and abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing Good organisational and time management skills Ability to work calmly in a busy environment Team player, able to problem solve and meet team objectives Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection Confident to work under own initiative Good IT skills Accurate with attention to detail Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and their relatives Supports patient and staff equality and diversity Ability to provide patients with an environment which supports privacy and dignity An awareness of current political and professional issues Ability to assist in creating a good learning environment Identify and escalate to senior staff member if a patient is deteriorating. Personal Qualities Essential Flexible approach to working hours/duties to meet the needs of the service Willing to undertake further education and training to benefit the department Motivated to deliver a high-quality service

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To be based in EDpromoting a cohesive emergency services team.

To support the Unit Manager in leading the Unit team and in doing so:

• To be aware of the need to adhere to Trust Escalation Policy relaying timely information relating to activity and acuity therefore meeting National Targets.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering individual patient care.
• Proactively promote staff development ensuring its relevance to the practice area and individual needs.
• Facilitate a learning environment for staff and students allocated to the area.
• Deputise in the absence of the Unit Manager, managing staff and physical resources effectively.
• To promote and raise the profile of emergency nursing research and assist in the development and evaluation of new initiatives that are research and evidence based.
• To provide effective coordination of the Unit. Prioritisation and allocation of patients, directing transfers and facilitating admissions.

Main duties of the job

For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8270367-M

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• oNMC Registration
• oTeaching or Mentorship qualification
• oEvidence of ongoing professional development
• oILS/ALERT
• oDiploma in Nursing

Desirable

• oALS
• oWorking towards degree
• oATLS
• oEPLS

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• oSignificant previous experience at Band 5 level.
• oTeaching experience
• oManagement experience

Desirable

• oClinical Audit
• oPrevious experience of working at Band 6

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oMentorship skills.Sound underpinning knowledge of clinical practice within specialist and extended enhanced clinical skills
• oIV Drug Administration
• oIT skills
• oResearch awareness
• oVenepuncture/cannulation oAble to prioritise care
• oAble to prioritise care
• oSound underpinning knowledge of clinical practice within specialist and extended enhanced clinical skills

Desirable

• Good understanding of recruitment, staff development and performance management

Teaching

Essential

• oAble to be a mentor
• oEvidence of the ability to teach/support staff
• oAbility to assist in creating a good learning environment Interest in staff development

Desirable

• Previous mentorship experience

Research/Audit

Essential

• oUnderstanding of clinical effectiveness and quality issues oAwareness of current political/professional issues
• oResearch aware
• oAwareness of current political/professional issues

Desirable

• Experience in audit activities

Personal qualities

Essential

• oAbility to function and build interdepartmental relationships within the multidisciplinary team
• oLeadership qualities
• oCommunication skills
• oOrganisational skills
• oCommitment to delivering high quality service

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential oNMC Registration oTeaching or Mentorship qualification oEvidence of ongoing professional development oILS/ALERT oDiploma in Nursing Desirable oALS oWorking towards degree oATLS oEPLS Experience and knowledge Essential oSignificant previous experience at Band 5 level. oTeaching experience oManagement experience Desirable oClinical Audit oPrevious experience of working at Band 6 Skills and abilities Essential oMentorship skills.Sound underpinning knowledge of clinical practice within specialist and extended enhanced clinical skills oIV Drug Administration oIT skills oResearch awareness oVenepuncture/cannulation oAble to prioritise care oAble to prioritise care oSound underpinning knowledge of clinical practice within specialist and extended enhanced clinical skills Desirable Good understanding of recruitment, staff development and performance management Teaching Essential oAble to be a mentor oEvidence of the ability to teach/support staff oAbility to assist in creating a good learning environment Interest in staff development Desirable Previous mentorship experience Research/Audit Essential oUnderstanding of clinical effectiveness and quality issues oAwareness of current political/professional issues oResearch aware oAwareness of current political/professional issues Desirable Experience in audit activities Personal qualities Essential oAbility to function and build interdepartmental relationships within the multidisciplinary team oLeadership qualities oCommunication skills oOrganisational skills oCommitment to delivering high quality service

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To provide a comprehensive personal assistant/secretarial service in support of the Consultant and associated medical team, ensuring the provision of an efficient and reliable service.

Main duties of the job

For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response.Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

06 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, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8230315-M

Job locations

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response.Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Please note that a Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet one or more of the required criteria. For more information on eligible roles please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response.Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible. Please note that a Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet one or more of the required criteria. For more information on eligible roles please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• oProven computer literacy
• oGood standard of general education (including Maths and English GCSE or equivalent)

Desirable

• oRSA II or equivalent typing
• oAMSPAR Certificate

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• oPrevious experience as PA or secretary/administration experience

Desirable

• oPrevious NHS or related environment
• oMedical terminology
• oCustomer care experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oTouch typing
• oAccurate keyboard skills
• oAble to demonstrate skills that ensure tasks are completed accurately and within a given timeframe.

Desirable

• oAudio typing
• oKnowledge of the hospital administration system
• oUnderstanding of databases
• oAble to take minutes.

Personal qualities

Essential

• oClear and precise communication skills
• oGood telephone manner
• oAble to work in a pressured environment.
• oAble to meet deadlines.
• oGood interpersonal skills
• oGood organisational skills
• oFriendly and helpful manner
• oCaring attitude
• oAttention to detail.
• oFlexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
• oAbility to work on own initiative or part of a team.

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential oProven computer literacy oGood standard of general education (including Maths and English GCSE or equivalent) Desirable oRSA II or equivalent typing oAMSPAR Certificate Experience and knowledge Essential oPrevious experience as PA or secretary/administration experience Desirable oPrevious NHS or related environment oMedical terminology oCustomer care experience Skills and abilities Essential oTouch typing oAccurate keyboard skills oAble to demonstrate skills that ensure tasks are completed accurately and within a given timeframe. Desirable oAudio typing oKnowledge of the hospital administration system oUnderstanding of databases oAble to take minutes. Personal qualities Essential oClear and precise communication skills oGood telephone manner oAble to work in a pressured environment. oAble to meet deadlines. oGood interpersonal skills oGood organisational skills oFriendly and helpful manner oCaring attitude oAttention to detail. oFlexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service. oAbility to work on own initiative or part of a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a keen and committed individual to join our team in cardiology, providing administration support for the day-to-day running of the Diagnostic Cardiology Department, located in The West Suffolk Hospitals Cardiac Centre. Key aspects of this role include working closely with a variety of people and utilising the cardiology patient database to ensure smooth running of the diagnostic cardiology department.

It is an exciting time in the hospital as a new dedicated Cardiac Centre has recently opened. This has provided diagnostic cardiology with a state of the art department, alongside the cardiac ward and brand new angiography lab.

With prestigious shopping, an award-winning market, plus variety of attractions and places to stay, Bury St Edmunds is under two hours from London and very convenient for Cambridge. West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is a prestigious "centre of global digital excellence", after it was identified as one of the country's 26 "most digitally advanced" trusts.

The Cardiology departmentis a small, friendly department and are very proud of the quality of services we offer. Our Cardiology Department staff consists of a mix of cardiac physiologists, cardiographers, assistant technical officers and admin support staff.

To arrange a visit to the department or for more information, please contact Chris Pidgeon or Anna Clapton (Principal Physiologists): [email protected] or telephone 01284 712536.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join the Clerical and Administrative team within the Diagnostic Cardiology Department. As a member of the Diagnostic Cardiology Team, the applicant will support the administrative functions within the team, and all other linked areas e.g. Wards, Clinics and the catheter lab.

The post holder will perform varied departmental administration dutiesincluding; booking appointments, reception cover and communications with patients on a daily basis.

In the performance of duties, the post holder will be required to liaise with medical and nursing staff and other departments across West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust as necessary.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

06 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, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8317365-M

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the Job Role and Person Specification, Please see attached Job Description.

Certificate of sponsorship For your information only

Please note that Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet one or more of the required criteria. For more information on eligible roles please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

If you qualify for another type of visa or right to work, please ignore this information.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the Job Role and Person Specification, Please see attached Job Description. Certificate of sponsorship For your information only Please note that Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet one or more of the required criteria. For more information on eligible roles please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa If you qualify for another type of visa or right to work, please ignore this information.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English to GCSE A-C or equivalent.
• Medical terminology knowledge.

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Clerical experience.
• NHS experience.
• Experience of working within a team-based environment.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of E-Care and Solus

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Sound IT skills
• Ability to work calmly in a busy environment.
• Polite and efficient manner.
• An ability to prioritise.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Time management skills.

Personal qualities

Essential

• Team player
• Analytical and conscientious approach to work.

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Maths and English to GCSE A-C or equivalent. Medical terminology knowledge. Experience and knowledge Essential Clerical experience. NHS experience. Experience of working within a team-based environment. Desirable Knowledge and experience of E-Care and Solus Skills and abilities Essential Sound IT skills Ability to work calmly in a busy environment. Polite and efficient manner. An ability to prioritise. Interpersonal skills. Time management skills. Personal qualities Essential Team player Analytical and conscientious approach to work.

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you committed to delivering the best and safest care to patients? Would you like to work in a dedicated Cardiac Centre which is continually expanding its services? This is a great opportunity to develop your clinical skills, progress your career and make a difference to our patients.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our growing Non-Invasive team with a speciality in Echocardiography.

We are part of a dedicated Cardiac Centre, including a Cardiac Ward and state of the art Cardiac Catheter Lab with an excellent multi-disciplinary team. Diagnostic Cardiology is a small, friendly department and we are very proud of the quality of services we offer including; Trans-thoracic Echo, Stress Echos, Trans-Oesophageal Echo, Specialist Valve Clinics, Diagnostic Coronary Angiography, Pacemakers, CRT and Implantable Loop Recorders. We provide tailored training and support for trainees across a range of entry routes, including the Apprenticeship and STP programmes. We actively encourage staff progression and support staff to obtain / maintain professional accreditation for echo or pacing. Our Diagnostic Cardiology staff consists of a mix of cardiac physiologists, cardiographers, assistant technical officers and administrative support staff.

It is essential that the applicant holds BSE Accreditation or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

This post will involve a degree of managerial responsibilities; therefore, experience in leadership or management roles would be desirable.

To arrange a visit to the department or for more information, please contact Chris Pidgeon (Principal Non-Invasive Physiologist) or Anna Mills (Principal Invasive Physiologist): [email protected] / [email protected] or telephone 01284 712536.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

Details

Date posted

06 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, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8127450-MB

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• ASCST diploma or equivalent
• Degree in Clinical Physiology, or equivalent
• Possession of BSE Accreditation
• RCCP or HCPC registration

Desirable

• Intermediate Life Support Certification.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced knowledge / experience in cardiac diagnostics.
• Proficient in performing and independently reporting: . Provocative ECG . Ambulatory monitor recordings . Internal Loop recorder downloads . Urgent and planned complex device implant and follow up or adult echocardiography . Carry out diagnostic angiography
• Competent IT skills
• Previous line management experience

Desirable

• Experience of project management
• Current experience in advanced practice

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Skills in teaching/training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to develop empathy and compassion for patients and relatives.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Engagement in national or regional educational programmes.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of Good Timekeeping and attendance.
• Able to work well under pressures.
• Approachable.
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• Willingness to learn and participate in self-directed learning.
• Ability to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential ASCST diploma or equivalent Degree in Clinical Physiology, or equivalent Possession of BSE Accreditation RCCP or HCPC registration Desirable Intermediate Life Support Certification. Experience and Knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge / experience in cardiac diagnostics. Proficient in performing and independently reporting: . Provocative ECG . Ambulatory monitor recordings . Internal Loop recorder downloads . Urgent and planned complex device implant and follow up or adult echocardiography . Carry out diagnostic angiography Competent IT skills Previous line management experience Desirable Experience of project management Current experience in advanced practice Skills and Abilities Essential Skills in teaching/training Strong written and verbal communication skills Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team. Good time-management skills. Ability to develop empathy and compassion for patients and relatives. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable Engagement in national or regional educational programmes. Personal Qualities Essential Evidence of Good Timekeeping and attendance. Able to work well under pressures. Approachable. Flexible approach to working hours and duties. Willingness to learn and participate in self-directed learning. Ability to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances.

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are proud to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join ourteam.

Our 30-bed Stroke Unit provides comprehensive care for patients admitted directly from the Emergency Department to our Hyper-acute Stroke Bay. We support patients through every stage of their rehabilitation journey -- from acute care to discharge -- working closely with a skilled interdisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a high-performing unit recognised for excellence in stroke care

Thrive in a supportive and happy work environment

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team committed to patient-centred care

Access exceptional opportunities for clinical development and leadership growth

We welcome applicants who are:

Passionate about delivering high-quality care

Eager to develop their clinical expertise

Ready to lead and inspire within a collaborative team

If you're compassionate, and ready to make a real impact in stroke care, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE:

To support the Ward Manager in leading the ward team and in doing so:

• Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering individual patient care.
• Proactively promote staff development ensuring its relevance to the practice area and individual needs.
• Facilitate a learning environment for staff and students allocated to the area.
• Deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager, managing staff and physical resources effectively.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8314728-M

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

West Suffolk NHS Hospital

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of Job role and Person Specification please see attached Job description.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of Job role and Person Specification please see attached Job description. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration
• Possess core stroke competency skills
• Preparation for Mentorship module (or currently working towards) or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• ILS Provider

Desirable

• Working towards a degree

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Teaching mentorship experience
• Telemedicine experience involving administration of thrombolysis therapy to stroke patients and post-thrombolysis care.
• Shift management

Desirable

• 2 years' experience of nursing stroke patients
• Formal and informal teaching experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to recognise and interpret basic ECG rhythms.
• Research awareness
• IV Drug Administration
• Cannulation
• Venepuncture
• Ability to perform swallow/sip tests and perform NIHHS score
• IT skills

Personal qualities

Essential

• Evidence of good time keeping and attendance
• Role Model
• Team player
• Leadership skills
• Able to develop others
• Communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Commitment to delivering high quality service
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
• Time Management skills

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential NMC Registration Possess core stroke competency skills Preparation for Mentorship module (or currently working towards) or equivalent qualification Evidence of ongoing professional development ILS Provider Desirable Working towards a degree Experience and knowledge Essential Teaching mentorship experience Telemedicine experience involving administration of thrombolysis therapy to stroke patients and post-thrombolysis care. Shift management Desirable 2 years' experience of nursing stroke patients Formal and informal teaching experience Skills and abilities Essential Ability to recognise and interpret basic ECG rhythms. Research awareness IV Drug Administration Cannulation Venepuncture Ability to perform swallow/sip tests and perform NIHHS score IT skills Personal qualities Essential Evidence of good time keeping and attendance Role Model Team player Leadership skills Able to develop others Communication skills Organisational skills Commitment to delivering high quality service Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives Time Management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

West Suffolk NHS Hospital

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

West Suffolk NHS Hospital

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Have you considered 'leafy Lytham?' Our progressive and friendly practice is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative salaried GP to contribute to the team. The practice is situated in Ansdell and very close to Lytham and St Annes, which is well known for its modern cafes, bars, and restaurants. The town also enjoys excellent local schools, has great family facilities, championship golf courses, rugby clubs, and it hosts the ever-expanding annual Lytham Festival. Lytham benefits from excellent motorway links, just a short drive away from Manchester, but it is also very accessible by train and on a major bus route. There is always something fun happening in the area! Our Practice team comprises 3 GP partners, 4 salaried GP, Physician Assistant, Practice Pharmacist, Medicines Management team and a highly skilled Nursing team. We offer an enthusiastic and supportive administration and reception staff. Our surgery is team focussed with regular team building events.

We have a good working relationship with local practices and are active in the LSA Primary Care Network. Mentorship programme is offered for new team members, with encouragement of special interests. We hold weekly practice meetings daily lunch time coffee catch up's and monthly clinical meetings.

We provide a modern and progressive training practice for FY2

All enquiries welcome.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an experienced general practitioner, who acting within their professional boundaries; will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision- making and expert care for patients within the general practice.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

The post holder will build effective working relationships with other health care professionals.

The post holder will work within the team of clinicians to deliver excellent primary health care services within the practice.

About us

Dr Norcross & Partners is an ambitious GP partnership (3 GP partners), currently with approximately 12,500 patients in Lytham St. Anne's, and growing!

For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Beverley McDonald on 01253 229520 or [email protected]

Job summary

We have a very exciting opportunity for Band 5 Registered Nurses to come and work within our dynamic team here on Ward F7, where we believe that an open, honest, approachable and transparent environment, together with amazing teamwork is the key to happy staff and good, safe patient care.

F7 is a fast paced, 34 bedded Short Stay Acute Medical Ward, responsible for maximising patient flow within the hospital. We receive patients from the Acute Assessment Unit and Emergency Department with a diverse range of medical conditions.

F7 is also one of the designated ward areas for Non-Invasive Ventilation, High Flow Oxygen and Chest Drains and as a Registered Nurse on F7, you will have the opportunity to undertake training in these skills in order to care for these patients.

We strongly believe in encouraging staff members to meet their full potential and support growth and development of all of our staff.

We believe that compassionate leadership and good communication is vital in creating a strong, close ward team, promoting teamwork and best, safe, quality care for our patients.

This is a full or part time, permanent post, rotating between 12-hour days and nights shifts although flexible working is an option.

Main duties of the job

For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

06 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

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8250825-M

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

IP332QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration or Newly Qualified
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Preparation for Mentorship
• BLS trained

Desirable

• Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent.
• ILS

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Acute NHS general nursing experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work calmly in a busy environment
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Team player, able to problem solve and meet team objectives
• Confident to work under own initiative
• Good IT skills
• Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection
• Attention to detail
• Supports patient and staff equality and diversity
• Ability to provide patients with an environment which supports privacy and dignity
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and their relatives
• An awareness of current political and professional issues

Personal qualities

Essential

• Evidence of good attendance and time keeping and attendance.
• Team player
• Communication skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Committed to delivering a high-quality service.
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives.

Desirable

• Academically interested

Teaching And Research/Audit

Essential

• Willingness to share knowledge.
• Willingness to undertake preparation for mentorship module.
• Research aware
• Awareness of current political/professional issues

Desirable

• Previous mentorship experience.
• Experience in audit/research activities

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential NMC Registration or Newly Qualified Evidence of ongoing professional development Preparation for Mentorship BLS trained Desirable Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent. ILS Experience and knowledge Essential Acute NHS general nursing experience Skills and abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing Ability to work calmly in a busy environment Good organisational and time management skills Team player, able to problem solve and meet team objectives Confident to work under own initiative Good IT skills Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection Attention to detail Supports patient and staff equality and diversity Ability to provide patients with an environment which supports privacy and dignity Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and their relatives An awareness of current political and professional issues Personal qualities Essential Evidence of good attendance and time keeping and attendance. Team player Communication skills. Organisational skills. Committed to delivering a high-quality service. Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives. Desirable Academically interested Teaching And Research/Audit Essential Willingness to share knowledge. Willingness to undertake preparation for mentorship module. Research aware Awareness of current political/professional issues Desirable Previous mentorship experience. Experience in audit/research activities

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

IP332QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

IP332QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to employ a Senior Fellow in joint reconstruction on a 9 month fixed term contract.

The appointee will have elective orthopaedic joint reconstruction experience and be interested in developing their skills in the management of prosthetic joint infections, revision of lower limb arthroplasty and limb salvage.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to play an active role in the Hospital's clinical audit programme in accordance with criteria set by the Trust and by the Royal College of Surgeons.

The appointee will be expected to provide teaching and advice to medical students from Birmingham University whilst on their oncology attachment to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. Teaching will take place during normal clinical commitments.

During the course of the week research sessions will be made available for ongoing research and audit commitments.

It is anticipated that the appointee will work with each Consultant within the service thus gaining maximum experience.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.