Job summary

Healthcare Assistant - Theatre

The Beardwood Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Beardwood Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs, respecting their preferences and dignity.

• Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support, including documenting intake where appropriate.

• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives, creating a caring and safe environment.

• Carry out and accurately record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).

• Support basic clinical procedures, including wound care setup, assisting with catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aids.

• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, including trolleys, beds, and equipment in readiness for patient use.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community, or domiciliary).

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, compassionate attitude.

• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.

• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) desirable.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality procedures.

About us

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service

• Private Pension Scheme

• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions

• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

• Non-contributory life insurance

• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits

• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing

• Employee recognition programmes

• Industry leading training and development opportunities

and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more.

Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

Job summary

Guildhall Surgery Folkestone, Kent

Full-Time | Permanent | Salary Negotiable Depending on Experience

An Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Clinical Team which currently includes two other ACPs.

Guildhall Surgery is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated ACP or ANP to join our established and supportive clinical team in a full-time position.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ACP or ANP looking for a varied and rewarding role within a forward-thinking GP practice, combining clinical triage and the management of patients with long-term conditions.

We would welcome applications from experienced Advanced Clinical or Advanced Nurse Practitioners who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and who would like to make a real contribution to the future of our practice.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play an important part in the delivery and ongoing development of our clinical services, working closely with our GPs.

The role will combine 2 key areas of responsibility:

Guildhall Surgery operates an established total triage model, using eConsult to manage requests for GP appointments and ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate care.

The successful candidate will:

- Undertake clinical triage of patient requests, assessing clinical need and urgency.

- Make autonomous clinical decisions within their professional scope of practice.

- Direct patients to the most appropriate clinician, service or care pathway.

- Work collaboratively with the GP team to ensure safe, effective and timely patient care.

- Contribute to the continued development and effectiveness of our triage system.

Applicants should be aware that our triage opens at 0800 hours, Monday to Friday.

The post holder will also have a significant role in supporting patients living with long-term health conditions, providing continuity of care and proactive clinical management.

Responsibilities will include:

- Undertaking comprehensive assessments and reviews of patients with long-term conditions.

- Managing and monitoring patients with complex and multiple health needs.

- Working alongside GPs, practice nurses, clinical pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.

- Supporting the practice in improving long-term condition outcomes and the quality of patient care.

About us

Guildhall Surgery is an established practice serving a diverse patient population in Folkestone. We have a strong commitment to developing our clinical workforce, including being a GP training practice, and continually improving the services we offer.

Guildhall Surgery is currently progressing plans to relocate to new, purpose-designed premises within the Folca development in central Folkestone.

This significant investment in local primary care will provide modern clinical facilities, improved working conditions and opportunities to expand and diversify the services we provide.

The successful candidate will therefore be joining the practice at an exciting time, with the opportunity to play a meaningful part in shaping our future clinical services.

Details

Date posted

25 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive salary dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2097-26-0001

Job locations

65-69 Guildhall Street

Folkestone

Kent

CT20 1EJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role

The successful candidate will play an important part in the delivery and ongoing development of our clinical services, working closely with our GPs and wider multidisciplinary team.

The role will combine two key areas of responsibility:

Guildhall Surgery operates an established total triage model, using eConsult to manage requests for GP appointments and ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate care.

The successful candidate will:

- Undertake clinical triage of patient requests, assessing clinical need and urgency.

- Make autonomous clinical decisions within their professional scope of practice.

- Direct patients to the most appropriate clinician, service or care pathway.

- Provide clinical consultations, both face-to-face and remotely, as appropriate.

- Work collaboratively with the GP team to ensure safe, effective and timely patient care.

- Contribute to the continued development and effectiveness of our triage system.

Applicants should be aware that our triage opens at 0800 hours, Monday to Friday.

The post holder will also have a significant role in supporting patients living with long-term health conditions, providing continuity of care and proactive clinical management.

Responsibilities will include:

- Undertaking comprehensive assessments and reviews of patients with long-term conditions.

- Managing and monitoring patients with complex and multiple health needs.

- Developing and implementing personalised care and treatment plans.

- Supporting patients in the effective management of their conditions, promoting prevention and self-care.

- Working alongside GPs, practice nurses, clinical pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.

- Supporting the practice in improving long-term condition outcomes and the quality of patient care.

Job description Job responsibilities The RoleThe successful candidate will play an important part in the delivery and ongoing development of our clinical services, working closely with our GPs and wider multidisciplinary team.The role will combine two key areas of responsibility:Guildhall Surgery operates an established total triage model, using eConsult to manage requests for GP appointments and ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate care.The successful candidate will:- Undertake clinical triage of patient requests, assessing clinical need and urgency.- Make autonomous clinical decisions within their professional scope of practice.- Direct patients to the most appropriate clinician, service or care pathway.- Provide clinical consultations, both face-to-face and remotely, as appropriate.- Work collaboratively with the GP team to ensure safe, effective and timely patient care.- Contribute to the continued development and effectiveness of our triage system.Applicants should be aware that our triage opens at 0800 hours, Monday to Friday.The post holder will also have a significant role in supporting patients living with long-term health conditions, providing continuity of care and proactive clinical management.Responsibilities will include:- Undertaking comprehensive assessments and reviews of patients with long-term conditions.- Managing and monitoring patients with complex and multiple health needs.- Developing and implementing personalised care and treatment plans.- Supporting patients in the effective management of their conditions, promoting prevention and self-care.- Working alongside GPs, practice nurses, clinical pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.- Supporting the practice in improving long-term condition outcomes and the quality of patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• We are looking for an experienced ACP or ANP who is confident working autonomously, has excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills, and enjoys the variety and challenges of modern general practice.
• The ideal candidate will have:
• - A recognised qualification in advanced clinical practice.
• - Current professional registration with the appropriate regulatory body.
• - Experience working at an advanced clinical level, preferably within primary care.
• - An independent prescribing qualification.
• - Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• - Experience in managing patients with long-term conditions.
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• - A flexible, proactive and collaborative approach to patient care.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential We are looking for an experienced ACP or ANP who is confident working autonomously, has excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills, and enjoys the variety and challenges of modern general practice. The ideal candidate will have: - A recognised qualification in advanced clinical practice. - Current professional registration with the appropriate regulatory body. - Experience working at an advanced clinical level, preferably within primary care. - An independent prescribing qualification. - Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills. - Experience in managing patients with long-term conditions. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - A flexible, proactive and collaborative approach to patient care.

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

Guildhall Surgery

Address

65-69 Guildhall Street

Folkestone

Kent

CT20 1EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guildhall Surgery

Address

65-69 Guildhall Street

Folkestone

Kent

CT20 1EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

ODP/Scrub Nurse | Theatre | Band 5/6 Equivalent Salary | Full Time | Spire Claremont Hospital, Sheffield | Training & Development Opportunities Join one of the UK's leading private healthcare providers and develop your theatre career with Spire Claremont Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Provide skilled scrub support across a range of surgical specialties including spinal, gynaecology, urology, plastics and minor orthopaedics. Assist in the assessment, planning and delivery of patient care throughout the perioperative pathway.

About us

Spire Claremont Hospital has provided first-class independent healthcare at the heart of the South Yorkshire community since 1953. Our hospital is situated among beautifully landscaped grounds in Crosspool, Sheffield and it is situated 3 miles (about 20 minutes) to the southwest of Sheffield city centre. Claremont Hospital has 42 beds, three laminar flow theatres with a fourth minor ops theatre, 13 consulting rooms, JAG accredited Endoscopy suite, a static MRI and CT scanner, and plain and digital X-ray. The hospital provides surgery and outpatients with diagnostic imaging services

Job summary

Join and lead our well established and highly skilled practice employed pharmacist team. This is a permanent post, working solely for Air Balloon Surgery, and funded through the FABB PCN Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. The post has become vacant as the existing post holder is leaving to focus on a new venture outside General Practice.

We have a long tradition of employing our own Practice Clinical Pharmacist, being one of the first in Bristol to do so. We fully recognise the value and important role this brings to the wider team. The pharmacy teams work is well established into practice pathways and working arrangements.

The role of the Senior Clinical Practice Pharmacist is well embedded as a senior clinical role within the wider practice clinical team. Leading our existing Pharmacy team, the role of the Senior Clinical Practice Pharmacist is pivotal to improving the quality of care and ensuring patient safety.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years post graduate experience, be an independent prescriber with primary care prescribing experience, and will have completed the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.

The post would be worked as part time - 22.5 hours per week over three days.

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience and skillset.Includes NHS Pension Scheme. One week study leave, 5.6 weeks pro rata annual leave per year plus any bank holidays, and day off on day of your birthday if it falls on a day you work.

Main duties of the job

Leadership of the Practice Pharmacy Team- ensuring the team delivers a comprehensive high-quality service to the patients and staff of the practice

Patient facing roles seeing patients and managing medication related problems and queries. Medication reviews at point of care transfer, especially for older frail, care homes and polypharmacy

Staff facing roles - providing support to general practice staff in relation to repeat prescriptions and medication queries

Quality, governance and improvement - working with the prescribing and wider practice team on safety and medicines optimisation. Leading on initiatives, medicines audit work and local projects and schemes of work

The team manage a complex and varied program of working across all aspects of medicines management. This includes day to day and more developmental and strategic work. The post holder would lead this work along with quality improvement, audit and development of services. We work closely with the ICB Clinical Pharmacist.

Regular clinical supervision with a GP partner with opportunities to grow and develop professionally.

About us

We are supportive, friendly and innovative and value team players with a can do attitude to join our close-knit team. We have an excellent track record for supporting the development of individuals in specialist posts.

4 Partners and 6 Associate (salaried) GPs

Home Visits done by Frail Care Physiotherapist

Extensively skilled nursing team, including Urgent Care Nurses and nurse prescribers

Three clinical practice pharmacists including two prescribing and pharmacy technician

Extremely supportive and highly-trained Care Navigator team.

CPD well supported in-house and with external training

Modern, spacious, purpose built premises

GP Training practice

Fresh fruit, tea and coffee provided

We are a registered Park-Run Practice.

Achieved overall good CQC rating

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive salary negotiable depending on experience & skill set

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0104-26-0005

Job locations

Air Balloon Surgery

Kenn Road

Bristol

BS5 7PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Brief summary below - please see attached Job Description for full details

Job responsibilities

The post holder is an experienced clinical pharmacist with previous experience of working in Primary Care, who acting within their professional boundaries and as part of the wider clinical team, will develop and manage medicine management services within the practice.

The post holder will lead the multi-disciplinary pharmacy team, to meet practice service requirements for medicines management.

The postholder will manage systems and be part of the workforce relating to repeat prescribing, authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing.

The post holder will lead processes and perform medication review of patients with polypharmacy especially for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities.

The post holder will provide leadership on medicines optimisation, leading on local ICB projects and schemes of work, quality improvement and clinical audit.

See attached Job Description for full details;

Leadership of the practice pharmacy team

Line managing the team to ensure an effective high quality service is provided

Managing the practice pharmacy service

Lead and contribute to all national and local projects, initiatives contracts and schemes.

Managing change for medicines management.

Provision of clinical services.

Running own long term conditions work

Working as part of the urgent care team

Managing patients referred by other members of the wider practice team

Medication reviews

Job description Job responsibilities Brief summary below - please see attached Job Description for full detailsJob responsibilitiesThe post holder is an experienced clinical pharmacist with previous experience of working in Primary Care, who acting within their professional boundaries and as part of the wider clinical team, will develop and manage medicine management services within the practice.The post holder will lead the multi-disciplinary pharmacy team, to meet practice service requirements for medicines management.The postholder will manage systems and be part of the workforce relating to repeat prescribing, authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing.The post holder will lead processes and perform medication review of patients with polypharmacy especially for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities.The post holder will provide leadership on medicines optimisation, leading on local ICB projects and schemes of work, quality improvement and clinical audit.See attached Job Description for full details;Leadership of the practice pharmacy teamLine managing the team to ensure an effective high quality service is providedManaging the practice pharmacy serviceLead and contribute to all national and local projects, initiatives contracts and schemes.Managing change for medicines management.Provision of clinical services.Running own long term conditions workWorking as part of the urgent care teamManaging patients referred by other members of the wider practice teamMedication reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
• Independent prescriber

Desirable

• A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Specialist knowledge acquired through post- graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience;
• In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of theprinciples of evidence based healthcare;
• Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers;
• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision;

Desirable

• Previous line management experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
• Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
• Good IT skills
• Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge in a clinical area such as heart failure, diabetes etc.
• Familiar with EMIS

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Ability to motivate others;
• Is able to manage multiple and complex numerous workstreams across ateam;
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Adaptable, self-motivating and hard working;
• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines;
• Produce timely and informative reports;
• Work effectively independently and as a team member;
• Is able to bring qualities of innovative thinking, enthusiasm and commitment to the post;

Other

Essential

• Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service clearance

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent) Independent prescriber Desirable A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Specialist knowledge acquired through post- graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience Experience Essential Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience; In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of theprinciples of evidence based healthcare; Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers; Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision; Desirable Previous line management experience Skills & Knowledge Essential An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients) Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions Good IT skills Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate Desirable Specialist knowledge in a clinical area such as heart failure, diabetes etc. Familiar with EMIS Personal qualities and attributes Essential Ability to motivate others; Is able to manage multiple and complex numerous workstreams across ateam; Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Adaptable, self-motivating and hard working; Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines; Produce timely and informative reports; Work effectively independently and as a team member; Is able to bring qualities of innovative thinking, enthusiasm and commitment to the post; Other Essential Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service clearance

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

Air Balloon Surgery

Address

Air Balloon Surgery

Kenn Road

Bristol

BS5 7PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Air Balloon Surgery

Address

Air Balloon Surgery

Kenn Road

Bristol

BS5 7PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity to join the fantastic Air Balloon Surgery team who have a reputation for being very friendly, welcoming and supportive to those directly working in the practice and those we work with across the health and social services community.

The role of Care Navigator is critical in the provision of services and ensuring that patients are able to access the most appropriate services for their needs, and will include a range of face to face, telephone and administrative work.

This vacancy has arisen following the planned retirement of a member of the team at the end of December 2026, and we are looking to cover this post from 4th January 2027.

Please read on and see our attached Practice Profile, job description and person specification for more details about us, the job, the hours and pay, and how to apply.

NO AGENCIES - emails from employment agencies will be ignored.

Main duties of the job

In the role of Care Navigator you would be working within the fantastic and dedicated Care Navigator team to provide responsive and professional reception and patient navigation services to our 13,500 or so patients. The team currently comprises 12 care navigators who all work a range of part time working patterns. The surgery is currently open to the public from 08.00-18.30 Monday to Friday. Our Care Navigation (Reception) services are normally based in reception on the ground floor and in the Care Navigator room or alongside the triage GP in the triage room on the first floor, and all Care Navigators spend time working in all areas, covering a range of face to face, telephone and administrative tasks.

To be successful in this role, we would expect candidates to have experience of working within a busy reception, service or customer-focused environment, have excellent interpersonal skills, able to demonstrate a high standard of language and IT literacy, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. While primary care experience and knowledge of Emis Web may be an advantage, it is not essential as full training would be provided.

About us

We are a well established enterprising General Practice based in St George about three miles from the city centre in the East part of Bristol. We are a large and lively team committed to providing excellent patient care but also with a firm commitment to personal and professional development.

We are proud to have been described as a friendly, welcoming, warm bunch of amazing people.

Job summary

The successful candidate will have an established interest in complex and revision arthroplasty surgery, having undertaken at least one year of Revision Arthroplasty fellowship training, as well as a Trauma fellowship in a Major Trauma Centre (or equivalent). They should already have experience of unsupervised operating for both arthroplasty and complex trauma. Excellent communication and team working skills, in addition to a strong commitment to teaching, research and service development are essential. They should hold accreditation in FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of obtaining CCT.

The Orthopaedic Department operates across two sites, with your primary location for on-call and trauma surgery being University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. Elective care takes place at St Cross Hospital, Rugby and the University Hospital site in Coventry.

For trauma care they will join one of the 4 orthopaedic trauma teams, each team being made up of 4 consultants. Duties include fracture clinics, trauma lists and on-call work dealing with a broad mix of trauma including with multiply injured patients. They will also contribute to the general work of the department including a strong teaching commitment, clinical management, QIPS and effective team working.

The on-call rota is approximately 1 in 8 and the successful candidate will be expected to take a full part in the adult trauma rota. The on-call comes with a 5% uplift

Main duties of the job

Theatre and clinic activity is split across 2 sites (UHCW and Rugby St Cross). The majority of elective theatre activity is delivered at St Cross. Medical staffing at St Cross includes daily SPR and ANP cover plus regular consultant ward rounds. Emergency medical cover is also staffed overnight.

The post holder will be required to adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, in partnership with other consultant colleagues.

The successful candidate will share in the Department's management and administrative responsibilities, representing the department in Trust committees and delivering the department's patient safety and quality improvement agenda.

The successful candidate will join a team of 5 consultants who undertake the majority of complex and revision arthroplasty procedures.

Every other week, the team host the Warwickshire regional MDT's for both bone infection and complex hip & knee arthroplasty.

About us

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

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

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

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job summary

Introduction

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Practitioner (Dual Role: /Scrub/Recovery) to join our Halton Site Theatres, inclusive of Nightingale and CSTM Theatre specialities. We welcome applications with experience, newly qualified ODP's/RGN's or students who are due to qualify within the next 6 months. You will be fully supported with the adaptation to the department, including a preceptorship period for newly qualified candidates.

We are an elective surgical department, with a combined total of 8 Theatres, and 2 Procedure Rooms. We have recently completed our expansion, and successfully constructed our 8th Theatre and Procedure Room.

In March 2023, CSTM Theatres achieved a Gold Star Accreditation for Care & Excellence. We are a CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

As a Theatre Practitioner, you will be an integral part of the patient's perioperative journey by:

• Working a Dual Role within a combination of two areas of: Anaesthetics/Scrub/Recovery.
• Scrub Posts: Working alongside Surgeons and the wider team, scrubbing for a range of surgical specialities, ensuring equipment availability and counting instrumentation and sundries.
• Anaesthetic Posts: Working alongside Anaesthetists and the wider team, assisting in airway management, anaesthetic preparation, preoperative checks, and perioperative patient management.
• Recovery Posts: Working alongside the Theatre Team, and caring for patients in the postoperative phase. Participating in airway management, patient observation and administering medication in line with Hospital Policy.

Please refer to full Job Advert, Job Description and Person Spec for a comprehensive description.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Job summary

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting Apprentice Health Care Support Workers to various posts within our organisation. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us on a full-time basis, working clinically whilst completing their apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship role provides the springboard for the successful candidate to be part of our Trust, and to share our values as they build a career in nursing. Candidates will develop the core health and caring skills required in the NHS today, including completion of the Care Certificate.

There is an opportunity to join either a level 2 or level 3 Apprenticeship dependent on current/predicted results and essential requirements outlined in the person specification.

You must be aged 18+ in September 2026 to be able to work the required shifts which include full rotation/ 24 hour period.

Main duties of the job

Here at NLaG, we are passionate about our values of compassion, honesty, respect and teamwork. This apprenticeship role provides the springboard for the successful candidate to be part of our Trust, and to share our values as they build a career in nursing. Candidates will develop the core health and caring skills required in the NHS today, including completion of the Care Certificate. There is an opportunity to join either level 2 or level 3 Apprenticeship depending on your GCSE current/predicted results and essential requirements outlined in the person specification. This is a career development role where the Trust aims to aspire and develop our future workforce.

Working alongside other healthcare professionals, successful candidates will be working in busy patient areas gaining an insight into care and how a modern hospital works. Candidates will be fully supported in learning new skills so they can work safely and calmly in our wards and clinics. This will include learning a variety of tasks such as supporting patients with fluid and dietary requirements, helping with menu choices, supporting personal care activities (i.e. washing, dressing, going to the toilet), making beds, keeping our areas clean and tidy, as well as appropriate record keeping and helping other clinical staff with their duties.

This post may close early if we receive sufficient applications.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15,600 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

208-1BCC85-26-4

Job locations

Goole, Grimsby, Scunthorpe.

Scunthorpe General Hospital, Cliff Gardens,

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Job description Job responsibilities For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/ In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Special Attributes and other

Essential

• Flexible and reliable
• Shows motivation in developing new skills
• Demonstrate empathy and a caring attitude

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• oA minimum of level 1 in Numeracy and Literacy (e.g. Functional skills Level 1, Grade D/3 or above in GCSE Maths and English)

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Basic working Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and outlook

Desirable

• Customer service experience: working with people face to face, on the telephone etc.
• Work Experience in a customer facing role

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Shows desire and capability to develop in Apprentice Health Care support worker standards
• Good communication - verbal/written
• Be able to work on own initiative
• Works well with in a team
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
• Can demonstrate a calm, caring and compassionate nature
• Demonstrate positive and professional behaviours

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate simple decision-making

Other Requirements

Essential

• You must have the current right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for 3 years (as per apprenticeship rules/regulations)
• You must be committed to studying and working simultaneously, which requires high level of dedication
• You must not have completed another health care apprenticeship (Level 2/level3)
• Good timekeeper
• Ability to work from all hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
• Ability to work shifts including evening and weekends as skills and competencies progress
• You must be aged 16 + in September 2026

Person Specification Special Attributes and other Essential Flexible and reliable Shows motivation in developing new skills Demonstrate empathy and a caring attitude Education/Qualifications Essential oA minimum of level 1 in Numeracy and Literacy (e.g. Functional skills Level 1, Grade D/3 or above in GCSE Maths and English) Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a team Basic working Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and outlook Desirable Customer service experience: working with people face to face, on the telephone etc. Work Experience in a customer facing role Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential Shows desire and capability to develop in Apprentice Health Care support worker standards Good communication - verbal/written Be able to work on own initiative Works well with in a team Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality Can demonstrate a calm, caring and compassionate nature Demonstrate positive and professional behaviours Desirable Ability to demonstrate simple decision-making Other Requirements Essential You must have the current right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for 3 years (as per apprenticeship rules/regulations) You must be committed to studying and working simultaneously, which requires high level of dedication You must not have completed another health care apprenticeship (Level 2/level3) Good timekeeper Ability to work from all hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service Ability to work shifts including evening and weekends as skills and competencies progress You must be aged 16 + in September 2026

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Goole, Grimsby, Scunthorpe.

Scunthorpe General Hospital, Cliff Gardens,

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Goole, Grimsby, Scunthorpe.

Scunthorpe General Hospital, Cliff Gardens,

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Surgical Anaemia Optimisation Service, supporting the assessment, investigation, and management of patients with anaemia prior to surgery. This role is integral to improving patient outcomes through the principles of Patient Blood Management (PBM) and blood conservation.

The post holder will undertake comprehensive patient assessments, interpret blood results, and coordinate appropriate treatment plans, including arranging and delivering therapies and ensuring effective follow-up. Working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will collaborate closely with colleagues in Pre-operative Assessment, Surgery, Anaesthetics, Haematology, Transfusion, and Primary Care.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess patients with anaemia or iron deficiency prior to surgery using specialist clinical knowledge and agreed pathways.
• Review blood results and relevant investigations to determine appropriate treatment options.
• Prescribe, supply or administer treatments in line with competence, qualifications and Trust policy, taking advice from other clinicians where required to support treatment decisions.
• Undertake venepuncture, cannulation and infusion therapies safely and effectively.
• Provide clear explanations to patients regarding treatment plans, benefits and risks.
• Monitor patient response to treatment, decide on any further treatment options and escalate concerns appropriate.

Service Delivery

• Support the effective day-to-day running of the anaemia infusion clinic.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous documentation within electronic patient records.
• Communicate treatment plans and outcomes with GPs and relevant clinical teams.
• Responsible for ordering and stock management for the clinical service.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job summary

An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for an Appointments / Call Centre Officer within Patient Booking Services.

The post holder will be responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the department. You will work closely with a wide range of staff across the Organisation, including other hospitals, GP services and mainly, our patients.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate the booking of outpatient appointments for Medical/Surgical specialties across MWL Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. To schedule appointments ensuring that an efficient, timely and patient focussed service is provided and the clinical needs of patients are met in accordance with the current operating framework and the NHS constitution

The Appointments Department provides an operational service for MWL NHS Trust and other external Trusts. The Appointments department co-ordinates the outpatient appointment bookings for all specialties. This data is captured on a variety of computerised systems.

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join a developing team of pharmacy staff serving Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust.

The post will be based at either Southport District General or Ormskirk District General but the ability to travel to all hospitals within the Trust is essential. Duties will include inpatient, out-patient and ward-based dispensing, stock control, Aseptic preparation, ordering and supply of medicines.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate with other team members of the pharmacy staff aiming to provide an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service within the pharmacy departments of Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust, under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist.

Duties will include labelling, dispensing, stock rotation, storage and dealing with dispensary queries, ward-based discharge, and patient counselling. Extended duties will include the preparation of Intravenous and other Aseptically prepared products including cytotoxics.

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

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-8366461

Job locations

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital

Town Lane

Southport and Ormskirk

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Pharmacy team in a varied Band 4 Pharmacy Technician role. The successful candidate will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services, including dispensing, Aseptics, ward-based activities, medicines supply and supporting the development of other pharmacy staff. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who works well as part of a team and is committed to providing a high-quality service to our patients.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity to join our Pharmacy team in a varied Band 4 Pharmacy Technician role. The successful candidate will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services, including dispensing, Aseptics, ward-based activities, medicines supply and supporting the development of other pharmacy staff. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who works well as part of a team and is committed to providing a high-quality service to our patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC / NVQ LEVEL III in Pharmacy Services with relevant underpinning knowledge (or equivalent)
• Professional Registration with the GPhC

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Work based training in a hospital / retail pharmacy
• General Rotational experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work to a high specification of accuracy
• Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality
• Commitment to Continual Professional Development
• Acts as a role model with the ability to supervise and train others
• Good time management skills
• Self-motivating and flexible
• Computer literate

Our Values

Essential

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

Other

Essential

• Ability to participate in the departmental rota for late, weekend and Bank Holiday working
• Presents professional image/appearance
• Supportive of colleagues of all grades

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC / NVQ LEVEL III in Pharmacy Services with relevant underpinning knowledge (or equivalent) Professional Registration with the GPhC Knowledge & Experience Essential Work based training in a hospital / retail pharmacy General Rotational experience Skills & Abilities Essential Good communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to work to a high specification of accuracy Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality Commitment to Continual Professional Development Acts as a role model with the ability to supervise and train others Good time management skills Self-motivating and flexible Computer literate Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Other Essential Ability to participate in the departmental rota for late, weekend and Bank Holiday working Presents professional image/appearance Supportive of colleagues of all grades

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

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital

Town Lane

Southport and Ormskirk

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 and Ormskirk Hospital

Town Lane

Southport and Ormskirk

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Executive Assistant is important role that supports Director(s) to deliver his/her part of the Trust'sCorporate Objectives as well as his or her responsibilities in any events or activities theDirector(s) may participate in across a wider local or national footprint. He/she will undertake a wide range of administrative tasks, including taking personal responsibility for a range of delegated projects and business to support Director(s). This is in addition to providing a comprehensive administrative service to ensure the smooth running of the Directors' offices. The Executive Assistant also operates in a wide network of communications, and must at all times promote sensitivity and tact, to ensure the effective achievement of key objectives.

Main duties of the job

The Executive office is overseen by an Office Manager, who also supports the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive of the Trust. Together with six Executive Assistants support is given to 10 Executive Directors to ensure the smooth running of the Executive office and the achievement of the Trust objectives.

Interview date 23 November (at Whiston Hospital) - The interview process will consist of an assessment as well as the interview.

Closing Date 16 November

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-8332574

Job locations

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Executive Assistant is required to support the Director(s) to deliver his/her part of the Trusts corporate objectives as well as his or her responsibilities in any relationships or activities the Director(s) may participate in across a wider local or national footprint. He/she will undertake a wide range of managerial and administrative tasks, including taking personal responsibility for a range of delegated projects and business. This is in addition to providing a comprehensive administrative service to ensure the smooth running of the Directors offices. The Executive Assistant also operates in a wide network of communications, and must at all times promote sensitivity and tact, to ensure the effective achievement of key result areas.

Job description Job responsibilities The Executive Assistant is required to support the Director(s) to deliver his/her part of the Trusts corporate objectives as well as his or her responsibilities in any relationships or activities the Director(s) may participate in across a wider local or national footprint. He/she will undertake a wide range of managerial and administrative tasks, including taking personal responsibility for a range of delegated projects and business. This is in addition to providing a comprehensive administrative service to ensure the smooth running of the Directors offices. The Executive Assistant also operates in a wide network of communications, and must at all times promote sensitivity and tact, to ensure the effective achievement of key result areas.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Executive Secretary's Diploma or significant equivalent experience at the same level and/ or equivalent qualification
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Business Studies/or equivalent qualification, or graduate seeking rapid development and/ or experience
• Excellent typing/word processing skills, minimum RSA III or equivalent qualification and/ or experience

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent qualification and/ or experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a PA/Secretary to a Senior Director or equivalent
• Experience of working in a busy, complex enterprise
• Experience of using Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Experience of Microsoft Outlook or similar email package
• Experience of supporting committees and organising meetings
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative
• Ability to deal with all difficult situations that may arise
• Ability to work flexible and manage competing priorities
• Consistently high standards of attention to detail and quality of work
• Shorthand/Audio skills or equivalent
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds

Desirable

• Knowledge of LEAN principles
• HPA Loggist trained

Person Specification Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Qualifications Essential Executive Secretary's Diploma or significant equivalent experience at the same level and/ or equivalent qualification BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Business Studies/or equivalent qualification, or graduate seeking rapid development and/ or experience Excellent typing/word processing skills, minimum RSA III or equivalent qualification and/ or experience Desirable European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent qualification and/ or experience Experience Essential Experience of working as a PA/Secretary to a Senior Director or equivalent Experience of working in a busy, complex enterprise Experience of using Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access Experience of Microsoft Outlook or similar email package Experience of supporting committees and organising meetings Knowledge of medical terminology Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent organisational and administrative skills Excellent time management skills Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative Ability to deal with all difficult situations that may arise Ability to work flexible and manage competing priorities Consistently high standards of attention to detail and quality of work Shorthand/Audio skills or equivalent Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds Desirable Knowledge of LEAN principles HPA Loggist trained

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for either a qualified or trainee Advanced Practicioner to join Breast Services at the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. This role is suitable for an individual that is keen to be part of a fast-paced environment where every day is different.

The Advanced Practitioner (AP) is required to be an experienced registered healthcare professional working at an advanced level in clinical practice, who will exercise autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity, uncertainty and varying levels of risk, holding accountability for decisions made.

The AP role is underpinned by master's level study and encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership, management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and specialty specific clinical competence. The AP will be an independent prescriber, having completed a recognised independent prescribing qualification, including annotation with their professional regulatory body and works within their scope of practice and relevant legislativeauthority.

This post is to work closely alongside our established team of 8 Consultant Surgeons, 1 Consultant Breast Care Nurse and 1 Qualified AP. All are supported by our experienced Breast Care Nurse team.

If the post is appointed to a trainee position, this will begin at a Band 7 before progressing to a Band 8a upon qualification.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached document for more information on the specifics of the advanced practicioner role within breast surgery.

About us

The service has encompassed the full 4 tier skill mix thus supporting learning and development opportunities at all levels.

The Breast Surgical team includes Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons, Consultant Breast Care Nurse and Breast Care Nurses.

The imaging team includes Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Radiographer, Advanced Practitioners, Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners.

The multidisciplinary teams are innovative, cohesive and forward thinking, participating in multiple research and audit trials. The department receives excellent feedback from patients, registrars and students. The breast symptomatic pathway reflects the screening pathway to instil best practice.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job summary

Due to the retirement of the current postholder the Trust is seeking to recruit an exceptional individual to support the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive and manage the team that supports the other Directors.

The role is based in the Executive Offices at Whiston Hospital and is often the first point of contact with the Trust so the postholder must be able to represent the organisation to the public, patients, staff and a range of external partners and stakeholders across the wider health and social care system in Cheshire and Merseyside and beyond.

If anyone would like an informal chat please contact Jacqui Wallis via [email protected] or 01514301242

Interview Date: 27th November 2026 (at Whiston)- The interview process will consist of an assessment as well as the interview.

Closing date: 15th November 2026

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be able to demonstrate experience of managing staff and resources and working in a busy fast-moving environment with competing priorities. The role requires close working with the Chief Executive across all areas of his role, both within the organisation and also across the wider health system. This includes preparing briefings and presentations, drafting correspondence, managing, and arranging meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and managing actions, dealing with complex and highly sensitive information.

Candidates will ideally have worked in a similar position previously and have a good understanding of the NHS. They should demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and be proficient at using office technology and software. The ability to manage competing pressures and remain calm and professional is essential.

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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward 2C .

The new post holder will join our already existing, dedicated, and friendly team of staff on Ward 2C at Whiston Hospital. The post holder should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in an acute setting

Ward 2C is an extremely busy ward with a high turnover of patients and staff care for acutely ill patients with a wide range of Respiratory and medical conditions.

The Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is expected to be dynamic and enthusiastic and be able to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. The Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is also responsible for assisting the Ward Manager with budget control and staff development.

Main duties of the job

• Prior experience of leading a team is essential
• Evidence of relevant on-going professional development
• ENB 998 or equivalent is essential
• Clinical leadership
• Ongoing professional development
• Evidence of managing change
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as Band 5 within the acute medical setting
• A genuine desire to improve patient care
• The ability to deputise in the Ward Manager's absence

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

Job summary

Invicta Health has an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Advisor to join the team on a full time basis.

Please be advised that this role is not hybrid and the successful candidate will be required to work across our sites in Thanet, Dover and Romney Marsh.

Interviews to be held on 18 November 2026.

The role will be based across all 7 of our GP Practices:

St James Surgery, Martello Health Centre, Orchard House Surgery, Church Lane Surgery, East Cliff Practice, Birchington Medical Centre & St Peters Surgery.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive and proactive Human Resources advisory and employee relations service that supports managers and staff across the organisation. The postholder will lead on a wide range of HR casework, including sickness absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance management and probation processes, ensuring that all matters are managed fairly, consistently and in accordance with organisational policies, employment legislation and best practice. The role will support employee wellbeing through the management of long-term sickness cases, phased returns to work, Occupational Health recommendations, stress risk assessments and the resolution of informal staffing issues, while fostering positive working relationships.

The postholder will contribute to the strategic development and continuous improvement of the HR function by leading on policy development and review, overseeing recruitment and retention initiatives, supporting learning and development activities, monitoring statutory and mandatory training compliance, and undertaking job evaluation processes. Working closely with operational managers and senior leaders, the role will support workforce planning, recruitment compliance, management reporting and KPI monitoring.

About us

Invicta Health is a non-profit company, with a passion for primary care. We have a wide range of services such as hub-based GPs services, GP surgeries, services in Urgent Care Centres and A&E, a Community Primary Care mental health service, GP staff training service and the list is growing all the time.

We are formed by a federation of General Practitioners working in Canterbury and South Kent Coast areas of East Kent. Our aim is to provide local, high quality services for local people by collaborating with other established organisations in the health and social care community.

What perks can we offer you?

• NHS Pension
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Progression opportunities
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Incremental pay progression
• Flexible working
• Approved blue light card provider
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Car Lease Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

If you are passionate about surgery and have a desire to work in a supportive, compassionate, and dedicated team, then this is the job for you!

We are looking to recruit a number of highly motivated and enthusiastic Peri-Operative Health Care Support Workers to join our Warrington Hospital Theatre Team.

This post is recruited at Band 3 . Successful candidates will be required to have a trust approved Care Certificate and will need to complete a peri-operative competency programme. Regular reviews will support your progress, in conjunction with online e-learning, and other in-house training modules.

We welcome applications from both experienced Theatre Support Assistants and Healthcare Assistants who are wishing to expand their skills into the Theatre environment.

We are an elective and emergency care surgical department, with a combined total of 9 Theatres including a 24hr NCEPOD emergency theatre and 2 Obstetric theatres. We are currently undertaking development of a new theatre which will be used for futuristic robotic surgery.

We are a CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We are seeking experienced, motivated and caring individuals who share our mission to be "outstanding for our patients, our communities and each other".

Main duties of the job

As a Peri-Operative Health Care Support Worker , you will be an integral part of the patient's perioperative journey by:

• Working within Theatres to support the care of our patients.
• Working within the sterile services hub.
• Supporting the interprofessional team in the patient's perioperative journey.
• Working within the multi-professional team.
• Using excellent communication skills to enhance care and efficiency.
• Opening sterile packs to ensure Infection Prevention and Control.
• Assisting counting Instruments, Swabs and Sharps.
• Completing designated theatre documentation, digital and paper formats.
• Assisting with the setup of a Theatre Suite.
• Maintaining a clean and usable department.
• Completing E-Learning and regularly organised training.
• Having the willingness to learn and grow.
• Reporting to the Team Leaders to complete daily theatre orientated tasks.

We offer full support by all members of staff. Regular reviews will support your progress in conjunction with online E-learning, and other in-house training prospects.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Job summary

Looking new challenge?......if you are a motivated and enthusiastic Nurse with experience in Primary Care, then look no further this may be the role for you.

We are looking for an qualified Practice Nurse to join our team.

You'd be working alongside a passionate, clinical team, with excellent management and a very supportive partnership, providing ample opportunity to develop and grow your skills and support for career progression.

As a NMC Registered General Nurse, the right applicant will need to be trained in a wide range of nursing duties, providing and delivering primary care interventions and care effectively and efficiently

Effective communication with patients, carers and all members of the MDT

Have the ability to priorities and complete daily work in line with clinical / patient need and practice priorities

Job Summary:

Working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team who provide care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, health prevention, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.

Main duties of the job

Job Responsibilities:

Duties include [but not limited to]:-

Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with guidelines and protocols undertake and record:

• Maintenance of accurate and legible patient records in line with professional and organisational requirements
• Participates in clinical audit and the implementation of changes as identified
• Ensure that any complaints or significant events are identified and reported in accordance with organisational policy and as expected professional practice
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within competence levels
• Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis
• Health Checks
• Provide child Immunisation
• Phlebotomy [both Adults and Children]
• Wound care
• Doppler ultrasound measurements
• Removal of Sutures
• Routine adult and childhood vaccinations
• Administer prescribed therapies such as contraceptive injections, vitamin B12 and depo provera
• ECGs
• Flu immunisations
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care
• Chaperone patients where necessary

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

About us

We are looking for preferably an experienced, qualified Nurse to join our team, however there may be scope to provide training for the right candidate.

You'd be working alongside a passionate, clinical team, with excellent management and a very supportive partnership, providing ample opportunity to develop and grow your skills and support for career progression.

Working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team who provide care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, health prevention, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Support Worker to join the team in theatres at Southport theatres!

Full time- 37.5hours - Permanent

The job involves a high level of cleaning, maintenance and preparation of the theatre suite, as well as the safe and timely transport of patients to and from the Operating Theatre. The use of floor buffers and scrubbing machines is a requirement of the job, as is cleaning the staff restrooms and changing rooms.

An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.

Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the collection and return of patients and their belongings to and from Theatre Department, wards, diagnostic services, post anaesthesia unit.
• Collection and replacement of medical gases, transfer of blood components, linen, beds, trolleys, theatre equipment and pharmacy deliveries
• Responsibility for environmental cleanliness.
• Inspection of patient transportation equipment. Transfer of faulty equipment to EBME.
• Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste including dirty linen as per Trust protocols.
• Stocking and cleaning areas out of housekeeping checklist (for example storage cabinets).
• Assist in checking of the fire safety equipment in the department.
• Adhere to Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to patients and staff.
• Specimen transportation as required.
• Keep fluid store area clean and tidy, dispose of empty boxes.
• Deliver on-call sheets and theatre lists as required.

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

Exciting Opportunity: Patient Care Advisor at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre!

Location: St Helens Hospital 1 x 30 hours per week.Hours are Monday to Friday between 07:45 and 18:30

Are you a skilled and compassionate individual with experience in a GP practice reception and administration role? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, making a positive impact on patients' lives? If so, we want YOU to join our dedicated admin team at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre!

As a Patient Care Advisor, you'll be the friendly face and voice of our GP practice, providing outstanding care, five-star patient care to our 7000 patients while ensuring smooth administrative operations. You'll work alongside a supportive team to help streamline patient services, manage appointments, and provide essential support to both patients and healthcare professionals.

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

Interview will take place on Wednesday 18th November, 2026

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist patients in a warm and professional manner.
• Manage patient appointments and provide information on services.
• Handle patient queries and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage administrative tasks.
• Liaise with medical staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Assist with data entry, filing, and general office duties.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Previous experience working on reception in a GP practice or medical setting is essential.
• Communication Skills: Excellent telephone and face-to-face communication skills.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Team Player: A collaborative and flexible attitude to support your team.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for accuracy and confidentiality when handling patient records.

Why Marshalls Cross Medical Centre?

• Supportive Team: Join a team of dedicated professionals who prioritise patient care.
• Competitive Salary: Offering a competitive salary based on experience.
• Training and Development: Ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
• Rewarding Role: Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day!

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and have the experience we're looking for, apply today and take the next step in your career with Marshalls Cross Medical Centre!

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

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our well established reception team for 30 - 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:45 and 18:30

You are the first voice patients hear and the first face they see when they visit the surgery.

We pride ourselves on our consistent professional, compassionate and caring attitude towards all patients and visitors to the practice.

Main duties of the job

The Medical Receptionist / Care Navigator role requires excellent communication, triage, prioritisation and organisational skills, along with the ability to manage a wide range of administrative tasks in a busy primary care environment.

You will support patients in accessing the most appropriate service or healthcare professional, respond to day-to-day enquiries, process medication requests, and manage document scanning and workflow tasks. Patient interactions may take place face-to-face, by telephone, or through online systems, so confidence in using a variety of communication and digital platforms is essential.

The role also involves providing administrative and operational support to the wider practice team, helping to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

About us

We are a friendly family practice and have been looking after our local population for over 90 years.

Our clinical team at Newburn Surgery includes six GPs, two Practice Nurses and two Health Care Assistants.

The practice is managed by a Practice Manager and a Deputy Practice Manager

We are a teaching practice training medical students, doctors and nurses.

We are a member of the Newcastle Outer West Primary Care Network.

We use SystmOne as our clinical system.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Above minimum wage

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4389-26-0009

Job locations

4 Newburn Road

Newburn

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 8LX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a professional, friendly and efficient first point of contact for patients and visitors. Assess and direct patient requests to the most appropriate clinician, service, or healthcare professional using agreed protocols. Manage incoming telephone calls, online requests, and face-to-face enquiries. Book, amend, and cancel appointments as required. Support patients in accessing practice and community services. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice procedures. Scan, code, and accurately file patient correspondence and clinical documentation. Process incoming and outgoing correspondence. Maintain accurate patient records and update demographic information as required. Support workflow management and ensure tasks are completed within agreed timescales. Work collaboratively with clinicians and administrative colleagues to support practice operations. Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of reception and administrative functions. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and practice development. Participate in training and development activities as required. Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and NHS guidance.

Job description Job responsibilities Provide a professional, friendly and efficient first point of contact for patients and visitors. Assess and direct patient requests to the most appropriate clinician, service, or healthcare professional using agreed protocols. Manage incoming telephone calls, online requests, and face-to-face enquiries. Book, amend, and cancel appointments as required. Support patients in accessing practice and community services. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice procedures. Scan, code, and accurately file patient correspondence and clinical documentation. Process incoming and outgoing correspondence. Maintain accurate patient records and update demographic information as required. Support workflow management and ensure tasks are completed within agreed timescales. Work collaboratively with clinicians and administrative colleagues to support practice operations. Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of reception and administrative functions. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and practice development. Participate in training and development activities as required. Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and NHS guidance.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer service or administrative role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment.
• Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirement.

Desirable

• Experience working within a GP practice, NHS, or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of using SystmOne software.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook and Excel.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a customer service or administrative role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment. Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirement. Desirable Experience working within a GP practice, NHS, or healthcare setting. Knowledge of using SystmOne software. Proficient with Word, Outlook and Excel. Qualifications Essential GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

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

Newburn Surgery

Address

4 Newburn Road

Newburn

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 8LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Newburn Surgery

Address

4 Newburn Road

Newburn

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 8LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To assist the nursing staff in providing nursing support within the operating Theatre environment. Working as a team member to meet the needs of the patient during their surgery by maintaining the Theatre, sterile environment and equipment to ensure patient safety during their surgery and smooth running of operating lists.

Main duties of the job

To undertake personal care duties for patients in hospital.To support all members of the MDT to deliver high quality, safe patient care.To ensure a safe working environment.To assist the registered staff to care for patients.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-8350991

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Peter Smith Surgery Centre

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Communicates information to staff, patients, relatives and carers.
• Communicates information in an empathetic and reassuring way where there may be barriers to communication/understanding i.e. speech/language/hearing difficulties.
• Communicates with patients, clients, relatives and staff whose first language may not be English. Is able to communicate effectively using written and oral skills.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues.Provide and receive routine information requiring tact or persuasive skills; barriers to understanding.
• To assist the nursing staff in providing nursing care to patients whilst undergoing their operations.
• Supporting the Surgical team in maintaining a sterile field, providing equipment to ensure safe patient safety and smooth running of operation lists,

For more information please see the attached Job Description.

Job description Job responsibilities Communicates information to staff, patients, relatives and carers. Communicates information in an empathetic and reassuring way where there may be barriers to communication/understanding i.e. speech/language/hearing difficulties. Communicates with patients, clients, relatives and staff whose first language may not be English. Is able to communicate effectively using written and oral skills. Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues.Provide and receive routine information requiring tact or persuasive skills; barriers to understanding. To assist the nursing staff in providing nursing care to patients whilst undergoing their operations. Supporting the Surgical team in maintaining a sterile field, providing equipment to ensure safe patient safety and smooth running of operation lists, For more information please see the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English /Maths or level 1minimum Literacy and Numeracy qualification)
• Experience in hospital or direct care environment

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or expected to work towards NVQ Level 2 in healthcare

shortlisting

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English /Maths or level 1minimum Literacy and Numeracy qualification

Desirable

• Theatre experience and knowledge of Theatre working

Person Specification Shortlisting Essential GCSE or equivalent in English /Maths or level 1minimum Literacy and Numeracy qualification) Experience in hospital or direct care environment Desirable NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or expected to work towards NVQ Level 2 in healthcare shortlisting Essential GCSE or equivalent in English /Maths or level 1minimum Literacy and Numeracy qualification Desirable Theatre experience and knowledge of Theatre working

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Peter Smith Surgery Centre

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Peter Smith Surgery Centre

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Our GP Assistant will support the smooth running of clinics by performing routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, freeing up their time to focus on the patient.

You will be assigned a GP Mentor and will follow an accredited training programme leading to award of the GP Assistant certificate more information can be found here: General Practice Assistants |https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/gp-assistant

Main duties of the job

Liaise between patient and doctor as requested

Deal with non clinical patient queries ahead of GP consultations

Liaise with external organisations such as care homes and community nursing teams

Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc as appropriate.

Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes

Supporting with QOF reviews

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy

Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc

Track and record evidence of your experience against the national competency framework.

About us

Our team comprises of GP partners, salaried Gp's, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, First Contact Physio's, GP Assistants, Social Prescriber, Care Coordinators and practice nursing team providing care to 20,000 patients. Our non-clinical team comprises of managers, and patient service administrators

Our practice has been rated as "Good" by the CQC. We take pride in delivering quality care to our patients and have a strong training and personal development ethos

We are a friendly, supportive team who pride ourselves on delivering outstanding patient care, as well as protecting the safety and well-being of staff.

We are an expanding and growing practice and open to change and innovation

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Manager ready to make a difference.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and resilient Practice Manager to lead the operational management and future development of our GP surgery.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a confident manager who can provide strong leadership, establish clear standards, improve operational performance and support the practice in delivering high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will be comfortable taking ownership, addressing areas requiring improvement and implementing effective, sustainable changes. They will bring the experience, determination and leadership skills necessary to manage competing demands, motivate the staff team and ensure that the practice operates efficiently, professionally and in accordance with NHS and regulatory requirements.

We are looking for someone who actively identifies opportunities for improvement, takes decisive action and delivers measurable results.

Main duties of the job

Leadership and staff management

Provide clear, visible and effective leadership across the practice.

Address performance concerns promptly, fairly and in accordance with employment policies.

Develop a positive, accountable and supportive team culture.

Oversee recruitment, induction, training, staff development, appraisals and workforce planning.

Operational management and service improvement

Take overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day running of the practice.

Review existing systems, processes and procedures, identifying weaknesses and implementing improvements.

Manage operational challenges confidently, prioritising effectively and making sound, timely decisions.

Governance, compliance and quality

Ensure the practice meets relevant NHS contractual requirements, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, data protection obligations and health and safety requirement.

Maintain effective policies, procedures, risk registers and governance systems.

Oversee complaints, significant events, audits and action plans, ensuring lessons are learned and improvements are embedded.

Financial and strategic management

Oversee budgets, expenditure, resources and financial processes.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and ensure resources are used effectively.

Work with the GP partner to develop and deliver practice objectives, service improvements and longer-term plans.

Build effective working relationships with the Primary Care Network (PCN), NHS organisations and other relevant partners.

About us

The Villages Medical Group comprises of two surgeries, Gardiner Crescent and Craghead Medical Centre.

We have a clinical team of 1 GP partner, 1 salaried GP and 1 regular locum GP, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses and 2 Health Care Assistants.

The administrative team consists of a deputy practice manager, 1 senior administrator and 9 administrative assistants.

Our patient list size is approximately 4,000.

We have undergone a lot of change in the past 2 years which has empowered us to make organisational improvements reflected in our recent CQC inspection, June 2026, where we were rated as good in all areas.

We recognise that effective practice management is fundamental to delivering excellent patient care. Strong leadership, robust operational systems, clear accountability and a positive team culture are essential to ensuring that the practice meets its responsibilities and continues to develop in response to the needs of our patients and the wider NHS.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Manager to play a key leadership role in the next stage of our development. The successful candidate will work closely with the GP partner and the wider practice team to strengthen operational performance, develop staff, maintain high standards of governance and compliance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job summary

MEDICAL CARE GROUP

Respiratory

Whiston Hospital

Applicants are invited for the post of

BAND 2 HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

FULL TIME X 2

PART TIME X1

WARD 2B/2D

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Health Care Assistant on Ward 2B/2D. The new post holder will join our already existing, dedicated and friendly team of staff on Ward 2B/2D at Whiston Hospital.

Main duties of the job

v We are seeking flexible and enthusiastic individual who has excellent communication skills and will be able to work well as part of the ward team.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients and supporting the Registered Nurse in delivering five-star patient care

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.