Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Complete stock top ups for ward areas to ensure medicines are available to patients during their stay
• Dispensing discharge medicines from the ward to enable fast discharge of patients
• Completion of level 2 qualification
• Supporting good medicines management on all ward areas

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
• Required to lift and handle packages, weighing up to 15kg on a repetitive basis. (Reasonable adjustment may be made) Required to move pallets weighing between 500 and 600kg using an unpowered pallet truck daily (Receipts posts only)
• Must be able to commit to completing 'in-house' training programme within 6 months of starting. Opportunities to progress are available but may require additional qualifications to meet eligibility criteria to undertake additional qualifications
• Must be able to work late evenings, bank holidays and weekend working according to rota requirements

Desirable

• GCSE's or equivalent grades A* - C or 4-9 in English and Maths (If qualifications gained outside the UK evidence of equivalent standards must be demonstrated at interview)
• GCSEs in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects
• Previous pharmacy or laboratory experience (hospital, community or industry)
• Previous experience in health or social care (if not pharmacy)
• Experience in stock control i.e., receiving, maintaining and / or issuing stock
• Clinical trials or research experience (Clinical trials only)
• Use of till and / or handling money in a work environment (RSH posts only)

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Leading the software development life cycle of bespoke healthcare software, with an emphasis on JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python, for client and server environments

• Establishing and maintaining robust design, version control, and quality assurance practices for in-house systems, in line with the ISO 13485 QMS

• Designing, building, and supporting the data layer behind our clinical software, working across both relational and non-relational databases

• Troubleshooting complex software faults across highly complex information systems, working closely with software engineers and clinical staff to ensure optimal system uptime

• Mentoring and training other members of the CSC team, while contributing to the wider technical strategy for digital and computing solutions across Medical Physics

• Supporting R&D and academic activities through collaboration, project management, engineering support and students supervision

What we're looking for:

• A good honours degree (MSc equivalent) in computer science, physics, (software) engineering, or a related subject (a higher degree in a physical or computing science is desirable), alongside solid knowledge of software development lifecycles and project management

• Strong software development experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python; familiarity with C/C++, shell scripting, or other languages is an advantage

• Practical experience with web technologies, client-server frameworks, and AI-assisted development tools; mobile application development experience is an advantage

• Hands-on experience working with both relational and non-relational databases

• Experience working within a regulated or quality-managed environment, with an understanding of risk assessment, validation, and clinical safety as applied to software

• A collaborative, autonomous working style, comfortable leading technical work and mentoring colleagues within a multidisciplinary team

About the team:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team! We are a multidisciplinary, close-knit team where clinical scientists, computer scientists, and software engineers work side by side. Together, we design, build, and maintain bespoke clinical and healthcare software, collaborating closely with healthcare scientists and clinicians across the Trust. We combine the rigour of a regulated, ISO 13485-certified QMS with the pace and creativity of modern software developmentgiving you the chance to work on genuinely novel in-house systems, rather than off-the-shelf configuration.

Our team values autonomy, technical depth, and continuous learning. We have won several grants and innovation competitions for the software products we have designed and delivered. As the team grows, this role offers real scope to shape both our products and the engineering processes behind them. Furthermore, we maintain strong links with the University of Southampton and proudly run the STP training programme in Clinical Scientific Computing, alongside bespoke work experiences, internships, and fellowships.

This role reports directly to the Head of Clinical Scientific Computing, and will line manage the software development staff, if appointed at Band 8A.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Honours degree in computer science, physics, engineering or appropriate subject
• Formal specialist training and accreditation in software development life cycle and Quality Systems
• Higher degree (e.g. MSc) in a Physical or Computing Science
• Experience in working and maintaining multiple operating systems, such as Windows and/or Linux
• Direct experience and knowledge of computing hardware installation, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Experience in clinical IT systems' acceptance, commissioning and management
• Line management, teaching, supervision and /or mentoring experience required

Desirable

• PhD or equivalent level of knowledge and experience to be able to act as an expert in clinical scientific computing
• Experience in designing and conducting internal clinical and technical audits
• IT infrastructure and server management within a regulated industry (e.g. healthcare, medical technology)
• Experience of programming in a variety of different programming languages
• Experience in setting up and managing an IT Help Desk and a successful relation with IT services' clients
• Experience in the management of server critical applications such as database servers, security and backup systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include working in our brand-new aseptic suite as part of a team of experienced technicians and support workers. Your main duties will include:

Passing and continuing to maintain required spray/wipe and broth validations Accurately and safely manufacturing treatments using aseptic technique, (including novel and clinical trial medicines) following standard operating procedures Covering reception duties when required including greeting other healthcare professionals, taking phone calls, and receiving in and sending prescriptions whilst maintaining confidentiality Taking responsibility for the completion of daily documentation as required for an aseptic unit

What were looking forWe are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills who is a good team player. You will need to be accurate in your working with a strong attention to detail.

Previous aseptic experience would be an advantage, but an opportunity to develop will be provided to help your skills to evolve.

We are keen to encourage you to develop as a person by offering you structured training and all the support and encouragement, youd expect from a leading teaching Trust. You will also be offered the opportunity to complete a GPhC recognised qualification.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary, with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
• Must be able to commit to completing 'in-house' training programme within 6 months of starting. Opportunities to progress are available but may require additional qualifications to meet eligibility criteria to undertake additional qualification
• Must be able to work late evenings, bank holidays and weekend working according to rota requirements

Desirable

• GuidanceScore GCSE's or equivalent grades A* - C or 4-9 in English and Maths (If qualifications gained outside the UK evidence of equivalent standards must be demonstrated at interview)
• GCSEs in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects
• Previous pharmacy or laboratory experience (hospital, community or industry)
• Previous experience in health or social care (if not pharmacy)
• Experience in stock control i.e., receiving, maintaining and / or issuing stock

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include raising purchase orders against Homecare prescriptions, receipting goods onto our system & also processing invoices for payment through our CMM computer system. Other duties include looking after homecare provider statements & co-ordinating the daily emails & queries. You will also be responsible for supervising & organising the team of pharmacy support workers. This vacancy does not meet the Home Office threshold for sponsorship therefore we are unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.The ideal candidate will have:- IT experience- suitable supervisory & organisational skills- show attention to details- excellent written and verbal communication- ability to prioritise workload - ability to work independently

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• 2 GCSE's or equivalent grades A* - C or 4-9 in English and Maths (If qualifications gained outside the UK evidence of equivalent standards must be demonstrated at interview)
• NVQ 2 in Pharmacy or other Level 2 approved GPhC qualification for pharmacy support staff
• Supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of supervision
• Previous pharmacy experience (hospital or community) or supervisory experience
• Must be able to commit to completing 'in-house' training programme within 6 months of starting. Opportunities to progress are available but may require additional qualifications to meet eligibility criteria to undertake additional qualifications
• Must be able to work late evenings, bank holidays and weekend working according to rota requirements
• Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
• Required to lift and handle packages, weighing up to 15kg on a repetitive basis. (Reasonable adjustment may be made) Required to move pallets weighing between 500 and 600kg using an unpowered pallet truck daily (Receipts posts only)

Desirable

• Other healthcare qualifications
• GCSEs in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects
• Previous experience in health or social care (if not pharmacy)
• Experience in stock control i.e., receiving, maintaining and / or issuing stock
• Clinical trials or research experience (Clinical trials only)

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include supporting the preparation and supply of high-quality aseptic medicines, ensuring products are prepared, compounded and packaged accurately and in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.

You will provide day-to-day supervision and support to Pharmacy Support Workers, acting as a role model to promote safe working practices and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

The role includes responsibility for stock control and inventory management, ensuring medicines and consumables are ordered, stored and rotated appropriately to maintain service continuity and minimise waste.

What Experience/Skills Are NeededThe ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: Experience working within a pharmacy environment, with a good understanding of medicines handling and stock management processes. Knowledge of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, aseptic services and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. Experience of supervising, supporting or training colleagues, with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team. Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to follow procedures accurately while maintaining high standards of quality and patient safety.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• 2 GCSE's or equivalent grades A* - C or 4-9 in English and Maths (If qualifications gained outside the UK evidence of equivalent standards must be demonstrated at interview)
• NVQ 2 in Pharmacy or other Level 2 approved GPhC qualification for pharmacy support staff
• Supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of supervision
• Previous pharmacy experience (hospital or community) or supervisory experience
• Must be able to commit to completing 'in-house' training programme within 6 months of starting. Opportunities to progress are available but may require additional qualifications to meet eligibility criteria to undertake additional qualifications
• Must be able to work late evenings, bank holidays and weekend working according to rota requirements
• Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
• Required to lift and handle packages, weighing up to 15kg on a repetitive basis. (Reasonable adjustment may be made) Required to move pallets weighing between 500 and 600kg using an unpowered pallet truck daily (Receipts posts only)

Desirable

• Other healthcare qualifications
• GCSEs in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects
• Previous experience in health or social care (if not pharmacy)
• Experience in stock control i.e., receiving, maintaining and / or issuing stock
• Clinical trials or research experience (Clinical trials only)
• Use of till and / or handling money in a work environment (RSH posts only)

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care and support patients with daily living activities.
• Assist with patient transfers, positioning, moving and handling, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Support patients before, during and after procedures, including acting as a chaperone where required.
• Prepare, check, and maintain theatre equipment and the clinical environment.
• Assist with patient monitoring and accurately record care, observations and relevant information.
• Maintain cleanliness, infection prevention standards, and safe disposal of clinical waste.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage stock, equipment, and housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and efficient clinical area.You will begin with a comprehensive one-week induction program before completing a structured development pathway

You will begin with a comprehensive one-week induction program before completing a structured development pathway

• Monthly development study days over five months.
• Workplace learning and competency development.
• Enhanced clinical skills training appropriate to your area.
• Our supportive induction programme will help you:
• Complete your Care Certificate
• Settle into your new role with confidence
• Become a valued member of the team
• Develop the skills and knowledge needed for future career progression

A detailed job description and person specification is attached

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment
• Completed secondary education
• Ability to move and handle patients and equipment
• Evidence of empathy, patience and dependability
• Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations
• Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
• Ability to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role
• Requirement to be aware of and adhere to the care certificate standards; https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/care-certificate
• Capable of completing core HCSW competencies and additional specific competencies related to area of work within 12 months of appointment

Desirable

• Previous experience in: Acute hospital setting. HCA experience. Volunteer sector Teaching Assistant Nursing home carer Experience in a caring role
• Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of HCA

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing compassionate, person-centred care, supporting patients with personal care, nutrition, and hydration.

• Assisting with patient moving and handling, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity at all times.

• Monitoring and recording patient information, including fluid balance and nutrition documentation.

• Maintaining accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality is always upheld.

• Preparing and maintaining a safe, clean, and well-stocked clinical environment.

• Using clinical equipment safely and effectively following training and competency assessment.

• Communicating professionally with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Support a positive team culture by assisting new staff and maintaining essential HCSW competencies.

You will begin with a comprehensive one-week induction program before completing a structured development pathway.

• Monthly development study days over five months.

• Workplace learning and competency development.
• Enhanced clinical skills training appropriate to your area

Our supportive induction programme will help you:

• Complete your Care Certificate

• Settle into your new role with confidence

• Become a valued member of the team

• Develop the skills and knowledge needed for future career progression

A detailed job description and person specification is attached

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment
• Completed secondary education
• Ability to move and handle patients and equipment
• Evidence of empathy, patience and dependability
• Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations
• Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
• Ability to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role
• Requirement to be aware of and adhere to the care certificate standards; https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/care-certificate
• Capable of completing core HCSW competencies related to area of work within 12 months of appointment

Desirable

• Previous experience in: Acute hospital setting. HCA experience. Volunteer sector Teaching Assistant Nursing home carer Experience in a caring role
• Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of HCA

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Demonstrating previous HCSW experience, supported by a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, to ensure you have the required skillset from the outset. You will be expected to confidently carry out:
  • Observations
  • ECGs
  • Urinalysis
  • Venesection
• Within your first 46 weeks, you will also be expected to:
• Use eCamis/CHARTS to check clinics, scan documents and request tests
• Under supervision, run a preassessment clinic for lowrisk surgical patients, assessing their health questionnaire and providing information for their day of surgery
• Triage health questionnaires using set criteria to ensure patients are streamed to the correct pathway
• Apply your understanding of surgical preassessment or womens health is therefore desirable

A detailed job description and person specification are attached.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential

• Level 3 apprenticeship in healthcare, NVQ 3 in care or equivalent, or working towards
• Venesection

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Previous HCA experience
• Logical and consistent work and career pattern

Desirable

• Experience within a surgical pre-operative assessment service or women's health

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Rd

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting patients with daily living activities such as feeding, bathing, washing, toileting, and repositioning under the supervision of registered staff.
• Performing observations, urinalysis, blood pressure checks and support wound care once trained.
• Updating patient notes including fluid balance, nutrition and care documentation.
• Operating hoists, beds, wheelchairs and clinical devices safely after training.
• Helping with bed making, cleaning tasks, stock control and keeping the area safe and tidy.
• Providing compassionate support, handle enquiries and work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
• Help move patients and equipment between departments.
• Completing the Care Certificate and rolespecific competencies with ongoing training.

A detailed job description and person specification are attached.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.
• Capable of attaining NVQ level 3 in care with acute units corresponding to specialty or equivalent experience
• Completed secondary education
• Ability to move and handle patients and equipment
• Evidence of empathy, patience and dependability
• Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations
• Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
• Ability to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role
• Requirement to be aware of and adhere to the care certificate standards; https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/care-certificate
• Capable of completing core HCSW competencies and additional specific competencies related to area of work within 12 months of appointment

Desirable

• Previous Experience in: 1. Acute hospital setting. 2. Volunteer sector 3. Teaching Assistant 4. Nursing home carer

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and support the safe, efficient, and accurate processing of post-mortem specimens.

• Manage and oversee the safe and ethical use, storage, and disposal of human tissue in accordance with relevant legislation and HTA requirements.

• Act as the department's lead for HTA compliance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation, standards, codes of practice, and regulatory guidance.

• Lead and support regulatory assessments, inspections, site visits, and any associated investigations.

• Implement actions arising from HTA alerts, inspection findings, and regulatory requirements.

• Support and lead quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and service development projects.

• Investigate and report clinical incidents through the Trust Risk Management system, identifying and implementing corrective actions to improve patient safety and service effectiveness.

• Work closely with Laboratory Management, Clinical Leads, Quality Leads, Designated individual and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure compliance

• Participate in the recruitment, appraisal, competency assessment, and development of laboratory staff.

About You:

You must be experienced with substantial knowledge of Histopathology and a strong understanding of Human Tissue Authority legislation and regulatory requirements. You will possess excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills, with experience of managing quality systems, audits, inspections, and service improvement activities.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, prioritise workloads effectively, and contribute positively to delivering an outstanding pathology service.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership, quality management, and regulatory expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking pathology team committed to providing high-quality patient care.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement in pathology services.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Possess an IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical sciences
• Possess an MSc in relevant Life sciences field
• Evidence of utilising skills gained from the successful award of the Institute of Biomedical Scientists/RCPath Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection
• HCPC Registered
• Possesses or is working towards the IBMS/RCPath Advanced Specialist Diploma in Specimen Dissection
• Evidence of CPD including participating in internal and external training meetings, staying up to date with best practices
• Detailed knowledge of COSHH and relevant health and safety guidelines
• Knowledge of HTA guidelines
• Evidence with the UKAS accreditation process as well as demonstrating compliance
• Evidence of participation in departmental research and development initiatives, contributing to studies and innovations that enhance laboratory practices

Desirable

• Evidence of publications or presenting at symposia and conferences
• Experience of managing a team
• Possesses a trust or leadership academy qualification

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical duties will include:

• Attendance at obesity clinics
• Direct clinical administration duties
• Ward reviews including admission and discharge meeting at Bursledon House
• Attendance at safeguarding/ professional meeting

Quality Improvement work:

• Opportunities to be involved in a number of quality improvements projects including eg writing guidelines, reviewing and refining clinical pathways, collecting patient reported experience measure (PREM) and outcome data, and to continue engagement work with other health professionals in primary and secondary care who see children living with obesity
• Opportunities to be involved in teaching and organisation of network education days
• Opportunities to better understand management and funding structures within the NHS

Academic:

• Opportunity to be involved in commercial research
• Opportunity to collect and analyse patient data with the expectation of submitting work for presentation at a national conference during the placement

What were looking for:

• Full GMC license and completed MRCPCH examinations
• Fluent in English
• ST4+ level in terms of clinical experience
• Great team player with experience of MDT working and care of patients with chronic conditions
• Self motivated with a track record of having completed projects

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

Additional Information:

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date: 8th October 2026

This vacancy closes on or before: 27th September 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• MRCPCH membership examinations
• ST4 level or above (post CCT or equivalent applicants welcome)
• Level 3 safeguarding qualification
• Experience in managing children with chronic diseases

Desirable

• MSC/ PhD
• Experience in paediatric endocrinology
• Experience in paediatric diabetes
• Previous completion of quality improvement projects
• Experience in safeguarding
• Experience in community paediatrics
• Experience managing children with obesity/ type 2 diabetes
• Experience in facilitating change
• Experience working within a managed clinical network

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Experience in writing clinical guidelines
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Understanding of common general paediatric presentations as expected for a level 3 paediatric trainee
• An understanding of the socioeconomic factors associated with childhood obesity and medical complications of obesity

Desirable

• Teaching experience
• Leadership training
• Been involved in QI projects
• Experience conducting clinic research or writing posters and papers
• Management skills/ other positions of responsibility
• Ability to take a focussed clinical history and perform a relevant clinical examination in a child who is overweight or obese

Living Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead a team of Outpatient Clerks to provide a comprehensive and quality administration service.

To work across the Cancer Care Outpatient Department (including Hamwic House and C7) and provide cross-cover for other staff across the centre to ensure a consistent and effective administration service is maintained at all times.

To provide an excellent customer service to patients, relatives/carers and external agencies, ensuring that administrative processes are co-ordinates around the patient and their needs.

Ensure that staff adhere to the Cancer Care Outpatient (Hamwic House /C7) standard operating procedures at all times, highlighting to senior management any situations where this is not achievable. Ensure that personal ESR and Healthroster information including shift patterns and annual leave is kept up to date. Cover a range of shift patterns Attend any meetings relevant to the Team Leader role. Ensure complex queries or issues escalated by the team are dealt with in a timely manner. Manage the teams workflow to ensure activity is distributed evenly within the team. Order and maintain agreed levels of stock in the department. Ensure patients are communicated with effectively in relation to their appointments via email, phone or letter. Ensure transport and translation services are arranged where necessary. Ensure appointments are in line with the Trusts access policy, highlighting issues and taking corrective action where necessary. Process requests for clinic changes, cancellations and creations. Courteously and efficiently receive all telephone enquiries from patients, carers and external agencies in relation to hospital admissions, appointments and general enquiries, ensuring that accurate records, both manual and electronic, are maintained and appropriate action is taken in a timely manner. Ensure that patient phone calls are answered in accordance with Trust policy. Deal with concerns / complaints as appropriate, immediately escalating where necessary to the Operations Coordinator for action. Manage and co-ordinate the induction of new team members, sharing knowledge and expertise of the administrative processes and functions and the role of the centre. Attend mandatory training required for administrative staff as outlined in the Trust Mandatory Training Framework. Be proficient in the use of all electronic systems in relation to patient data and undertake training as required if new technology / systems are introduced, to ensure competencies are maintained and efficiencies of the administrative processes are maximized. To provide day to day management of the Cancer Care Outpatient Clerks

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience e.g. good knowledge across a range of administrative work procedures including non-routine elements
• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard, with a pass in English and Maths
• Experience of administration in a customer- focused environment
• Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems, progress chasing, resource and staff allocation
• Ability to compose correspondence from fragmented instructions
• Experience in delivering training sessions

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Competent in the use of ESR and Healthroster
• Supervisory or office management experience

Skills

Essential

• People management
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
• Diplomacy
• Team development
• Data analysis
• Problem solving
• Prioritisation
• Organisational skills

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DOAs a Trainee Advanced Practitioner (tACP) you are expected to work in conjunction with the 4 pillars of Advanced Practice as outlined in the HEE Multi-professional Framework (2025) Clinical practice Leadership and Management Education ResearchThis is a training post in which you will deliver, under the supervision of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP) an advanced level of clinical practice within the speciality area.

You will develop the knowledge and skill required to provide expert clinical management and care to patients within the speciality area.

You will complete a clinical portfolio, providing evidence of the HEE capabilities for advanced clinical practice and speciality specific competencies in practice whilst working towards a recognised MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWere extremely proud of our achievements and the ongoing contribution were making to the Neurosciences care group.

The Advanced Clinical Practitioners role is continually evolving in line with advancements in practice and research, which in turn means ongoing developmental opportunities for the successful applicant.

If you are dedicated, compassionate and strive for a rewarding role that can offer plenty of training and development, we would like to hear from you.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register
• Completion of Healthcare Degree (or equivalent - Minimum 120 credits at L6 or evidence of Masters level study
• Committed and eligible for participation in and completion of MSc in area of speciality
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or the ability to Provide evidence of: oSupporting a range of learners in practice oSupporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
• Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Significant Post Registration experience within chosen specialty
• Coaching/leadership experience

Desirable

• Completion of HTPA Competencies
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
• ILS trained
• Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice
• Registered on MSc Pathway as an experienced practitioner
• Further study at Level 7 within relevant pathway
• Leadership qualification (RCN, LDC, Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, Nye Bevan)
• Maths and English Level 2 or have recognised equivalence from the ENIC process

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

NEU Nurse Practitioners

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)