Job summary

A permanent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Therapy Team at CHFT. Successful candidates will support the Clinical Leads and Team Leaders in the delivery of Occupational Therapy interventions across the stroke ward and support in the development of the service and its staff.There will be opportunities to be involved in local and Divisional projects which contribute to the overall vision of the organisation.

Applicants should be aware that we provide a 7 day service provision and the successful candidate would be expected to participate in weekend working as part of their role.

Applicants must have had experience in the NHS at undergraduate or post graduate level.

Main duties of the job

o To act as a specialist clinician for the Occupational Therapy service with stroke and neuro patients, and contribute to evolving and embedding best practice into the clinical areao To manage own specialist caseload in this areao Work autonomously within Trust policies and professional practice, maintaining accurate and comprehensive up to date recordso To carry out specialist assessment and treatment of stroke and neuro patients with the aim of facilitating safe and timely discharges and transfer of careo Develop, deliver, implement, evaluate and modify individualised treatment programmes and/or provide specialist advice, ensuring appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as requiredo Take part in the education and training of Occupational Therapists and qualified and non-qualified healthcare/social services/education staff including medical staffo To support the Clinical lead in the day to day running of the Rehabilitation Teamo To support and advise within the wider MDT on the delivery of the service

About us

CHFT is large trust which covers both Calderdale and Huddersfield localities.

The therapy team is a forward thinking department where staff development and wellbeing is central to what we do. The therapy team covers a wider range of clinical areas.

Job summary

TalkPlus is recruiting a High Intensity Trainee CBT Therapist within our NHS Talking Therapies service.

This is a training role combining clinical practice with academic study. The successful candidate will undertake a BABCP-accredited Level 2 High Intensity CBT course at the University of Reading whilst working within the service to provide high intensity interventions to clients experiencing common mental health difficulties.

The role includes two days per week at university and three days per week in clinical practice, including participation in an out-of-hours clinic. The post holder will work with people from diverse backgrounds and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Successful completion of the programme will enable you to meet the training requirements to apply for BABCP accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.

Applicants must either hold a BABCP recognised Core Profession or meet BABCP Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) requirements. KSA applicants must have completed the required portfolio before interview.

Applicants who have previously completed NHS-funded PWP training, must meet current NHS England eligibility requirements. A minimum of two years must have elapsed since the exam board date of any previous NHS funded training. Applicants who completed PWP training in 2025 must provide their exam board date within their application. To be eligible for this intake, the exam board date must be on or before 23 February 2025.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the person specification and BABCP guidance for full eligibility requirements.

• Assess clients referred to the NHS Talking Therapies service and determine their suitability for High Intensity CBT interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to adults experiencing anxiety, depression and related common mental health difficulties.
• Develop, implement and review treatment plans, monitoring client progress and outcomes throughout treatment.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service outcome measures and data collection requirements.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting stepped-care pathways and appropriate referrals.
• Attend and successfully complete the University of Reading High Intensity CBT training programme, applying learning directly within clinical practice.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision, training and continuing professional development activities.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, providing person-centred care to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and communities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and quality improvement of the NHS Talking Therapies service.

Please refer to the JD for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

NHUC is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society, working in partnership with the NHS. NHUC provides services through two divisions, Same Day Care (SDC) and TalkPlus.

SDC provides services through the Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) contract which covers the in Hours Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and Out of Hours (OOH) provision for North Hampshire, North East Hampshire and Farnham & Surrey Heath places which are part of the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ICB and Surrey & Sussex ICB respectively. We also provide an Urgent Treatment Centre at the front door of Frimley Park Hospital whilst also holding some smaller contacts supporting Community Hospitals OOH and Flu response. Finally, SDC has a virtual care arm supporting patients at home.

TalkPlus provide NHS Talking Therapies, supporting people with common mental health problems in Northeast Hampshire and Farnham place. TalkPlus offers a range of treatments to people who are experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, panic, phobias or OCD. TalkPlus has care pathways to provide timely treatment for perinatal and military veteran referrals.

NHUC is a Disability Confident registered organisation and are proud to support the Armed Forces community as a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant.

NHUC is not currently a licensed sponsorship employer. As such, we are only able to progress candidates who can demonstrate an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,959 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

U0077-26-0020

Job locations

The Meads Business Centre

19 Kingsmead

Farnborough

GU14 7SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary:

This is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies Service (Formerly, Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme - IAPT). The post-holder will work within the NHS Talking Therapies service providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. This intensive training post will equip the post-holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. The post-holder will work in the service for 3 days of the week (inclusive of an out of hours clinic) using the newly developed skills, whilst attending the training programme for the other two days.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

The course you will complete at the University of Reading as part of this role is a BABCP-accredited Level 2 programme. On successful completion of the course, you will meet the training requirements to apply for accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT Therapist) with the BABCP.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical

Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service

Assess clients for suitability for CBT. Where the problems appear to be too complex or severe to be appropriate for a trainee therapist to refer to manager / supervisor for advice on how to manage the case

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent, as necessary.

Formulate, implement, and evaluate CBT treatment plans for clients

Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.

Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols

Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step- up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach

Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training course for the post

Apply learning from the training programme in practice

Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.

Professional

Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.

Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT

Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development

Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.

Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments

Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

General

To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.

All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health and safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.

All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (2018) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.

It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development

Job description Job responsibilities Role Summary:This is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies Service (Formerly, Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme - IAPT). The post-holder will work within the NHS Talking Therapies service providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. This intensive training post will equip the post-holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. The post-holder will work in the service for 3 days of the week (inclusive of an out of hours clinic) using the newly developed skills, whilst attending the training programme for the other two days.The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.The course you will complete at the University of Reading as part of this role is a BABCP-accredited Level 2 programme. On successful completion of the course, you will meet the training requirements to apply for accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT Therapist) with the BABCP. Main Duties and Responsibilities:Clinical Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service Assess clients for suitability for CBT. Where the problems appear to be too complex or severe to be appropriate for a trainee therapist to refer to manager / supervisor for advice on how to manage the case Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent, as necessary. Formulate, implement, and evaluate CBT treatment plans for clients Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step- up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy processTraining and Supervision Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training course for the post Apply learning from the training programme in practice Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.Professional Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence). Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.General To contribute to the development of best practice within the service. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services. All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health and safety of colleagues, patients and the general public. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (2018) and Security and Confidentiality Policies. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties. This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression
• At least 4 years of demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting

Training

Essential

• Able to attend a two day per week course
• Able to complete academic components of the course
• Able to integrate training into practice

Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change
• Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines
• Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
• Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability.
• Ability to travel to locations within locality.

Desirable

• Fluent in languages other than English

Qualifications

Essential

• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy OR a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and relevant mental health experience and evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP. Portfolio required prior to entry onto the programme
• Membership of BABCP

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression At least 4 years of demonstrable experience of working in mental health services Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Services Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting Training Essential Able to attend a two day per week course Able to complete academic components of the course Able to integrate training into practice Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills Essential Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post High level of enthusiasm and motivation Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism. Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability. Ability to travel to locations within locality. Desirable Fluent in languages other than English Qualifications Essential A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy OR a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and relevant mental health experience and evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP. Portfolio required prior to entry onto the programme Membership of BABCP

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

North Hampshire Urgent Care

Address

The Meads Business Centre

19 Kingsmead

Farnborough

GU14 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Hampshire Urgent Care

Address

The Meads Business Centre

19 Kingsmead

Farnborough

GU14 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

At Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, we know that outstanding patient care starts with an outstanding workplace culture. As part of our ambitious Culture Transformation Programme, we are seeking two enthusiastic, innovative and motivated Culture Improvement Practitioners to join our Strategy Directorate.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the culture of one of the South West's largest NHS organisations. Working closely with the Head of Transformation, Deputy Chief Strategy Officer, divisional leaders and colleagues across the Trust, you will play a key role in delivering our Culture Transformation Programme and embedding a culture where everyone feels cared for, listened to, valued and empowered to improve.

You will design and deliver organisational development interventions, culture improvement initiatives, coaching programmes and engaging training that support colleagues at every level of the organisation. You will also help develop and support our growing network of Culture Improvement Ambassadors, enabling sustainable cultural change across clinical, operational and corporate teams.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the delivery of RCHT's Culture Transformation Programme.

Designing and delivering culture improvement and organisational development interventions.

Coaching leaders, teams and individuals to build inclusive, compassionate and improvement-focused cultures.

Developing and facilitating engaging training sessions, workshops and large-scale culture events.

Supporting and mentoring our Culture Improvement Ambassador network.

Working alongside colleagues in Freedom to Speak Up, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement to drive sustainable cultural change.

Developing impactful communications, engagement campaigns and promotional materials.

Measuring and evaluating the impact of culture improvement activities and reporting progress to senior stakeholders.

Supporting Divisional Leadership Teams to identify cultural challenges and co-design interventions that improve colleague experience and team effectiveness.

Delivering coaching and development support to leaders and teams to embed compassionate, inclusive and improvement-focused ways of working.

Supporting the development of meaningful measures and evaluation frameworks to understand the impact of culture improvement initiatives.

Acting as a culture improvement expert and advocate across the organisation, promoting best practice and shared learning.

Building partnerships both within and beyond RCHT to share learning and best practice.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Job summary

Are you passionate about providing the best possible care, empowering patients and delivering complex care in the community and in hospital?

Are you competent and confident in delivering care such as Insulin and medication administration, catheter and wound care, and share an interest in promoting the self care of long term conditions to patients?

Are you able to work in partnership with service users and other stakeholders in their own homes and in hospital to support goals and independence? Are you creative ?

Would you like to opportunity to learn more about:- Behavior Change, Health Coaching, Better Conversations and Motivational Interviewing ? If yes, then this may be the role for you!

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative role, within the Calderdale area, reducing demand, releasing capacity and empowering patients to self-care and promote their independence.

This job allows for innovative thinking and collaboration with other providers to support individuals with a sustainable change that means the most to them.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic staff member with excellent communication skills and a desire to work both as a team and independently.If you are interested in expanding your skills then this may be the role for you?

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you hold a full UK driving license with access to a vehicle suitable for business use.

Good luck with your application!

Main duties of the job

Providing patient care in their own homes and in hospitals.

To work within a delegated caseload with the focus of facilitating behavioral change to promote and optimize self-care.

To communicate information to patients and carers regarding their health needs and associated treatment plans.

To report and take appropriate action regarding any change in patient condition or circumstance and communicate verbal and written information to all relevant integrated care team members.

To contribute to and support the maintaining of service standards and performance through audit and bench-marking, and to encourage colleagues and team members to do also.

To participate, as an individual and as team member, in continuous learning and reflective practice to maintain own knowledge and skills, share good practice with and provide instruction to colleagues to continually improve services.

To continue to promote patient centered care and utilize the shared decision making tools.

To actively contribute to protecting people at risk by assessing and monitoring the care environment and individuals and by following and acting on and within Safeguarding policies and procedures.

About us

We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-COM2796-A

Job locations

Community

Dean Clough Mills

Halifax

HX3 5AX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The overall aim of the service is to work with individuals to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their long-term conditions and care needs, This role initially will pay particular emphasis to diabetes, however all long term conditions will be supported.

This is a clinical role and will involve care delivery with a behavioral change focus.

You will work closely with individuals to empower independence with their health and social care needs and use the Goal setting approach to help achieve this.

The post holder:-

• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the care of patients within the community.
• To undertake the administration of medications that are prescribed for patients on a regular basis.
• To promote self-care and education to patients.
• Be able to create a professional culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation whilst reflecting organisational strategy and values.

Clinical duties

• The post holder will work within an agreed framework to plan, implement, and evaluate clinical and/or therapeutic activities and patient responses to activity.
• Support and assist other staff members to deliver care as delegated and directed.
• Demonstrate highly developed physical skills obtained through practice and training e.g., accuracy, dexterity and coordination to complete tests and assessments within agreed pathways of care and manipulate equipment.
• The post holder will be able to make judgement involving facts or situation which may require analysis e.g., alter programmes of activities or making clinical decisions related to specific pathway of care.
• Able to identify risk or changes in condition and is responsible for acting; advises supervising professional and accurately record all interventions.
• Provides and receives routine or sometimes complex information using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy and addressing barriers to understanding in order to engage the individual in their care and gain valid consent for care, record discussions in an accurate and timely manner in the individuals patient record.
• Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of their role.
• Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in their assessment, programme of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self-care, involvement and empowerment.
• Prioritises their own workload and understands the boundaries of their practice; may plan tasks for others e.g., patients, the workload of more junior staff.
• Be responsible and accountable for clinical administration tasks and management of resources within the clinical area e.g., stock control, basic equipment cleaning, specific clinical tasks to support the smooth running of a clinic.
• To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the care of patients within the community

Professional Duties

• Have demonstrated the proficiency to administer medications and undertake annual medicines management training.
• To be aware of and adhere to Trust Policies relating to the control and administration of drugs.
• To ensure that high standards of care are given and maintained and to act when standards are not being maintained.
• To work within the policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield Foundation Trust.
• To participate in regular staff meetings.
• To be flexible to work within areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs.
• To provide mentorship and preceptorship to newly qualified staff and students, new starters and Trainee Nursing Associates encouraging an effective learning environment.
• To provide support and supervision to Health care support workers to promote their learning and development within role.
• To receive delegated duties from the supervising RN and senior colleagues, accepting those that fall within their individual competency level adhering to the NMC Delegation and Accountability tool (NMC Code 2018).

• To delegate appropriately to other team members, including Health Care assistants, family members and other lay carers adhering to the NMC Delegation and Accountability tool (NMC Code 2018).
• Recognize and work within the limits of their competence.
• To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance.
• Ensure that a professional service and image is maintained at all times, thereby acting as a role model to all staff.
• Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources within their own sphere of responsibility.
• Takes responsibility for their own and others health and safety in the working environment.
• Assist the audit department with compiling audit questionnaires by using knowledge of areas to be audited. Use audit tools provided by audit department to collect data.
• Participate in group reviews of services and areas as requested.
• To monitor that all policies relating to medicines are followed.
• Work with the team to produce meaningful reports on yearly /ad hoc basis.
• To participate in regular reviews of medication errors and assist and decide action plans within the reviews.

Leadership duties

• To communicate with the nurse in charge and collect data in order to participate in the smooth running and organisation of the department.
• To support junior and senior colleagues in their roles and be resilient to manage change.
• To support the department nurse in charge in risk assessment and minimization. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported.
• To manage verbal complaints, inform nurse in charge and refer on when unable to resolve.
• To participate in the investigation of incidents/complaints as required.
• To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written and relationships with multi-disciplinary team.
• To recognize, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to nurse in charge if unable to resolve.
• Plan, organise and prioritize own workload effectively.
• Demonstrates resilience when responding to challenge, change and difficult situations.
• Demonstrates clinical leadership in everyday practice through identifying creative and innovative solutions, engaging in leadership development appropriate to level and encouraging development as part of the team.

Learning and Development

• Undertakes any training required to develop or maintain their proficiency within the clinical area and demonstrates competence within sphere of role/ practice.
• To undergo further training as necessary, and attend training as identified at personal development reviews.
• Reflects on and evaluates own practice and identifies areas of development by setting appropriate objectives via appraisal and clinical supervision.
• Contributes to and undertakes clinical audit.
• Assists with research project appropriate to clinical area.
• Is committed to delivering and sharing learning opportunities with students, team members and other agencies in order to develop self and others.

Working as part of a Team

• Actively works towards developing and maintaining effective clinical and corporate working relationships both within and outside the Trust including other agencies, individuals, and higher education Institutes.
• Explores the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships.
• Actively contributes to the multi-disciplinary team supporting the patient including communication with external care providers, voluntary support services and other agencies; acting as a credible source of information for other agencies/professionals involved in the care as required.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, occupational therapists, healthcare assistants, medical staff, pharmacy staff.

Managing Self

• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing, and agreeing your own development plan with your line manager using the Trust appraisal process.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from your line manager whenever necessary.
• Seek and Participate in regular clinical supervision.

Safeguarding

• All staff members have a duty to report any concerns they have about the safety or well-being of adult service users, members of their families, including children. Employees should be aware of their roles & responsibilities to both prevent and respond appropriately to abuse. They should undertake the safeguarding training required for their particular role.

Job description Job responsibilities The overall aim of the service is to work with individuals to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their long-term conditions and care needs, This role initially will pay particular emphasis to diabetes, however all long term conditions will be supported. This is a clinical role and will involve care delivery with a behavioral change focus. You will work closely with individuals to empower independence with their health and social care needs and use the Goal setting approach to help achieve this. The post holder:- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the care of patients within the community. To undertake the administration of medications that are prescribed for patients on a regular basis. To promote self-care and education to patients. Be able to create a professional culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation whilst reflecting organisational strategy and values. Clinical duties The post holder will work within an agreed framework to plan, implement, and evaluate clinical and/or therapeutic activities and patient responses to activity. Support and assist other staff members to deliver care as delegated and directed. Demonstrate highly developed physical skills obtained through practice and training e.g., accuracy, dexterity and coordination to complete tests and assessments within agreed pathways of care and manipulate equipment. The post holder will be able to make judgement involving facts or situation which may require analysis e.g., alter programmes of activities or making clinical decisions related to specific pathway of care. Able to identify risk or changes in condition and is responsible for acting; advises supervising professional and accurately record all interventions. Provides and receives routine or sometimes complex information using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy and addressing barriers to understanding in order to engage the individual in their care and gain valid consent for care, record discussions in an accurate and timely manner in the individuals patient record. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of their role. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in their assessment, programme of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self-care, involvement and empowerment. Prioritises their own workload and understands the boundaries of their practice; may plan tasks for others e.g., patients, the workload of more junior staff. Be responsible and accountable for clinical administration tasks and management of resources within the clinical area e.g., stock control, basic equipment cleaning, specific clinical tasks to support the smooth running of a clinic. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the care of patients within the community Professional Duties Have demonstrated the proficiency to administer medications and undertake annual medicines management training. To be aware of and adhere to Trust Policies relating to the control and administration of drugs. To ensure that high standards of care are given and maintained and to act when standards are not being maintained. To work within the policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield Foundation Trust. To participate in regular staff meetings. To be flexible to work within areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs. To provide mentorship and preceptorship to newly qualified staff and students, new starters and Trainee Nursing Associates encouraging an effective learning environment. To provide support and supervision to Health care support workers to promote their learning and development within role. To receive delegated duties from the supervising RN and senior colleagues, accepting those that fall within their individual competency level adhering to the NMC Delegation and Accountability tool (NMC Code 2018). To delegate appropriately to other team members, including Health Care assistants, family members and other lay carers adhering to the NMC Delegation and Accountability tool (NMC Code 2018). Recognize and work within the limits of their competence. To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance. Ensure that a professional service and image is maintained at all times, thereby acting as a role model to all staff. Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources within their own sphere of responsibility. Takes responsibility for their own and others health and safety in the working environment. Assist the audit department with compiling audit questionnaires by using knowledge of areas to be audited. Use audit tools provided by audit department to collect data. Participate in group reviews of services and areas as requested. To monitor that all policies relating to medicines are followed. Work with the team to produce meaningful reports on yearly /ad hoc basis. To participate in regular reviews of medication errors and assist and decide action plans within the reviews. Leadership duties To communicate with the nurse in charge and collect data in order to participate in the smooth running and organisation of the department. To support junior and senior colleagues in their roles and be resilient to manage change. To support the department nurse in charge in risk assessment and minimization. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported. To manage verbal complaints, inform nurse in charge and refer on when unable to resolve. To participate in the investigation of incidents/complaints as required. To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written and relationships with multi-disciplinary team. To recognize, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to nurse in charge if unable to resolve. Plan, organise and prioritize own workload effectively. Demonstrates resilience when responding to challenge, change and difficult situations. Demonstrates clinical leadership in everyday practice through identifying creative and innovative solutions, engaging in leadership development appropriate to level and encouraging development as part of the team. Learning and Development Undertakes any training required to develop or maintain their proficiency within the clinical area and demonstrates competence within sphere of role/ practice. To undergo further training as necessary, and attend training as identified at personal development reviews. Reflects on and evaluates own practice and identifies areas of development by setting appropriate objectives via appraisal and clinical supervision. Contributes to and undertakes clinical audit. Assists with research project appropriate to clinical area. Is committed to delivering and sharing learning opportunities with students, team members and other agencies in order to develop self and others. Working as part of a Team Actively works towards developing and maintaining effective clinical and corporate working relationships both within and outside the Trust including other agencies, individuals, and higher education Institutes. Explores the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships. Actively contributes to the multi-disciplinary team supporting the patient including communication with external care providers, voluntary support services and other agencies; acting as a credible source of information for other agencies/professionals involved in the care as required. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, occupational therapists, healthcare assistants, medical staff, pharmacy staff. Managing Self Attend all mandatory training. Participate annually identifying, developing, and agreeing your own development plan with your line manager using the Trust appraisal process. Comply with all Trust policies, procedures, and protocols. Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy. Seek advice and support from your line manager whenever necessary. Seek and Participate in regular clinical supervision. Safeguarding All staff members have a duty to report any concerns they have about the safety or well-being of adult service users, members of their families, including children. Employees should be aware of their roles & responsibilities to both prevent and respond appropriately to abuse. They should undertake the safeguarding training required for their particular role.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English Grade 9-2 (A* - E) or equivalent
• Care qualification to NVQ 3 or equivalent experience
• Must be willing to participate in any relevant training/qualification identified to develop skills required to carry out duties e.g., Foundation degree, Higher National Diploma

Desirable

• Have completed training or study in areas relevant to the role applied for or be willing to undertake
• Evidence of previous learning related to clinical area to diploma level
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Experience of working in health or social care settings without direct supervision
• Experience of relevant clinical area e.g., older people, pharmacy, Community.
• Experience in participating in clinical supervision.
• Experience of organising and prioritising own workload.
• Relevant experience of as part of a team.
• IT awareness and ability to use SystmOne.
• Relevant experience of working with patients and families from a range of cultures and backgrounds.
• Relevant knowledge related to best practice guidance for care of patients and their families.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans

Desirable

• Skills in research and audit methodology or willing to undertake
• Experience of facilitating clinical supervision.
• Experience of participation in clinical audit.
• Experience of working without direct supervision.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated caseload.
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when needed.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical governance and accountability
• Knowledge of national and local influences on the provision of health and social care
• Understanding of professional roles relevant to clinical area e.g., nurse, therapists, pharmacists

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING Essential GCSE Maths and English Grade 9-2 (A* - E) or equivalent Care qualification to NVQ 3 or equivalent experience Must be willing to participate in any relevant training/qualification identified to develop skills required to carry out duties e.g., Foundation degree, Higher National Diploma Desirable Have completed training or study in areas relevant to the role applied for or be willing to undertake Evidence of previous learning related to clinical area to diploma level Evidence of continuing professional development. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Essential Experience of working in health or social care settings without direct supervision Experience of relevant clinical area e.g., older people, pharmacy, Community. Experience in participating in clinical supervision. Experience of organising and prioritising own workload. Relevant experience of as part of a team. IT awareness and ability to use SystmOne. Relevant experience of working with patients and families from a range of cultures and backgrounds. Relevant knowledge related to best practice guidance for care of patients and their families. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice. Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Desirable Skills in research and audit methodology or willing to undertake Experience of facilitating clinical supervision. Experience of participation in clinical audit. Experience of working without direct supervision. COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Essential Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues. Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated caseload. Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when needed. Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Desirable Knowledge of clinical governance and accountability Knowledge of national and local influences on the provision of health and social care Understanding of professional roles relevant to clinical area e.g., nurse, therapists, pharmacists

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community

Dean Clough Mills

Halifax

HX3 5AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community

Dean Clough Mills

Halifax

HX3 5AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity is available for a Cleanliness technician to work our Evening shift Monday to Friday. We are looking for a dedicated and caring person who will take pride in cleaning to a high standard. The role is for 15 hours per week, with a potential requirement to work weekends where needed. Mondays - Thursday 5-8pm and Friday 4.30-7.30pm

The role itself is physically demanding but rewarding. Experience of cleaning in the work place and an NVQ in Housekeeping/Domestic Services is desirable but full training will be provided.

The postholder will be able to undertake certificate in Housekeeping/Domestic Services as part of their development.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dedicated and caring person who will take pride in cleaning to a high standard to join our Housekeeping Team.

This is to cover all areas of cleaning, This includes, wards, departments, public areas , bathrooms and Theatres.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role and have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH.

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a full time (10 PA's) Consultant Psychiatrist on Juniper Ward in Chester.

Juniper Ward is a mixed category open age inpatient mental health ward caring for people aged 18 and above in West Cheshire. They provide service to patients presenting with different mental disorders including affective disorder, psychosis and personality disorder where patients can be admitted informally or detained on the Mental health Act.

The successful applicant will work alongside a large and enthusiastic service of consultant colleagues working across Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust. In addition, the post-holder will have an important role to play in the development and delivery of psychiatry services across the footprint of Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust.

The consultant will participate in the Consultant Psychiatrist on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.

To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.

To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.

To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.

To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.

To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.

To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.

To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job summary

Due to the expansion of our Respiratory Department, we are looking for a further Consultant to join our friendly team.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to use your skills and experience to further develop local services and deliver excellent care, whilst benefiting from the incredible lifestyle that Cornwall has to offer, in an organisation that values work/ life balance, with a job plan that enables you to make the most of living here.

All 10 PA job plans have 2.5 SPA as standard for new Consultants; 1.5 SPA for existing Consultants) to support professional development and quality improvement, with separate admin sessions. Additional SPA for educational, research or leadership activities are agreed in annual job plan reviews. Job plans are annualised, so that in non ward weeks, there is a day off and following the respiratory weekend on call (8am- 2pm), there are two days off. We have a generous study leave budget and study leave allowance.

We are a flexible team and although both posts are offered as substantive 10 PA jobs, we would encourage interested applicants to discuss less than full time working or fixed term appointments with us.

These roles would suit either an established Consultant looking to relocate and restore balance, or a new Consultant wanting to establish themselves in a supportive department.

Main duties of the job

This is a permanent consultant post. You must be on the specialist register or a pending a CCT date. Please check this via gmc-uk.org/doctors/ before applying as no specialist registration applications will be rejected.

The post-holders will be joining a team of seven consultant chest physicians & an associate specialist. The department has a growing complement of experienced specialist nurses, physiotherapists and a physiologist. Ward teams have a mix of trainees and recurring fellow posts & Cornwall benefits from a large pool of locums taking time out and making the most of living here. The department is based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, in Truro, but there are opportunities to undertake community clinics throughout the county & we have a developing integrated respiratory care team.

Our main respiratory ward includes a 6 bed Higher Care Unit/ Acute Respiratory Unit, for enhanced respiratory support. We have been able to flex ward bases to accommodate covid & non -covid ARU areas when demand increases.

We offer a wide range of services including bronchoscopy, EBUS & pleural day-case clinics, with subspecialty services in lung cancer, TB, cystic fibrosis, sleep medicine, ILD, and respiratory failure including home ventilation. We have close links with Derriford hospital in Plymouth for severe asthma, Thoracic surgery and medical thoracoscopy.

We have a comprehensive mentoring programme for all new employees together with study leave and support for revalidation and CPD

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Full time (10 PA's) Consultant Psychiatrist in the Wirral CYPMHS 0-18 team. Once this post is filled the service will reach full medical staffing.

The successful applicant will work alongside a large and enthusiastic service of consultant colleagues working across Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust. In addition, the post-holder will have an important role to play in the development and delivery of psychiatry services across the footprint of Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust.

The consultant will participate in the Consultant Psychiatrist on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.

To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.

To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.

To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

Involvement with other CYP specialist teams (Eating Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Team, Intellectual Disabilities etc) can be discussed at job planning dependent on personal interest and service need

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job summary

The successful applicant will join a team of 30 registrars (deanery trainees, bone marrow transplant/CAR-T coordinators and senior clinical fellows), who are supervised by >30 haematology consultants covering the entire range of malignant, non-malignant and experimental haematology. The post holder will participate in the wider haematology on call rota, including laboratory and liaison haematology.

Applicants should have completed SHO-level training (minimum 4 years postgraduate clinical experience) in internal medicine, and/or be in an established haematology registrar role. The posts are suitable for IMT trainees who wish to gain haematology experience in order to secure a National Training Number, or for existing senior haematology trainees who wish to gain further tertiary centre experience prior to commencing a consultant post.

We also support applicants from UK trainees who are looking to undertake an OOPE, or OOPT to broaden clinical experience, and suitability qualified doctors looking to pursue GMC specialist registration via the Professional Porfolio pathway.

Main duties of the job

Senior clinical fellow posts cover inpatients, day care, outpatients, triage unit, laboratory medicine, consultative haematology on a rotational basis, with numerous opportunities to develop sub-speciality interests, eg. Bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, haemoglobinopathies (including gene therapy), clotting, immune haematology, clinical trials, laboratory haematology and all aspects of malignant haematology. There may be an opportunity for existing senior haematology trainees to tailor their job description towards their subspecialty of interest.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job summary

The NHS Transforming People Services (TPS) programme sits at the heart of delivering the NHS 10 Year Health Plan -- creating a workforce that is empowered, flexible and digitally enabled to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities. The ambition contained within the 10 Year Health Plan is to deliver a Digital 1st Strategy which willenable staff to access People services anytime and anyplace, to book annual leave, or onboard to a new organisation digitally, with virtual assistants to improve both staff and manager experience. This ambition will be delivered through the Transforming people Services Programme.

Being part of this programme is more than a transformation role; it is an opportunity to redefine how people services are delivered across the NHS and directly influence the experience of one of the largest workforces in the world.

As a Senior People Services Transformation Lead for Employee Relations, you will join one of the NHS's most ambitious and high-profile transformation programmes, working at the centre of a nationally significant agenda to modernise people services for the future. You will help design and deliver innovative, user-centric and digitally enabled employee relations services that improve staff experience, enable people professionals to focus on matters to the business whilst achieving increased operational efficiency and productivity, support better outcomes for staff, patients and communities across the country.

Main duties of the job

You will play a key role in bringing together operational expertise, policy, service design and digital capability to redesign how people services are experienced and delivered across the NHS.

We are looking for ambitious, collaborative and delivery-focused service design experts who thrive in complexity and are passionate about improving public services. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Leadership leading complex transformation, service improvement or workforce redesign programmes within large or complex organisations
• Strong understanding of HR, workforce or people services, with experience designing user-centred and digitally enabled service models
• Experience of bringing together experts and customers to develop a service or function

Working within the Service Design Team, you will collaborate with specialists and customers from across the NHS to shape future operating models and redesign how people services work at scale. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategic decisions, lead meaningful change and see the direct impact of your work across the health system.

Most importantly, you will be part of a team delivering change that improves the experience of the NHS workforce and supporting better outcomes for patients and communities nationwide.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job summary

We are seeking a Salaried GP to join Jesmond Health Partnership for 6 sessions/week (negotiable).

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing GP training practice delivering care to over 27,000 patients across 4 sites in Newcastle. Our established digital-first model, AskMyGP, streamlined workflows & strong MDT help create a sustainable & rewarding working environment.

You will join a team committed to high-quality patient care, with manageable workloads, protected administration time & opportunities to develop your clinical interests.

Why Join JHP?

JHP is a well-established GP training practice with a strong focus on sustainable, high-quality care.

Our AskMyGP system & experienced workflow team help ensure patients are directed to the right clinician while reducing unnecessary administrative burden. Protected admin time is included in sessions & GPs are supported throughout the day by an experienced MTD.

We are proud to be a GP training practice & welcome involvement in teaching, supervision & mentoring.

You will work alongside GP partners, SGPs, ANPs, NAs, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, social prescribers & skilled administrators.

We actively support professional development, including interests in teaching, leadership, quality improvement & digital innovation. Flexible working is supported where possible to promote work-life balance.

We value a collaborative&supportive culture, with shared clinical decision-making & accessible peer support throughout the day.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe, effective and patient-centred General Practice services.
• Manage a varied caseload via AskMyGP, telephone and face-to-face consultations.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and long-term conditions.
• Undertake clinical administration including results, correspondence, referrals and prescriptions.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are seen by the most appropriate clinician.
• Participate in the practice on-call rota, proportionate to sessions worked.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and practice development.

About us

Jesmond Health Partnership is a forward-thinking GP practice serving over 27,000 patients across four sites in Jesmond and Gosforth.

We are recognised for innovation, quality and patient experience. We were the first practice in Newcastle to introduce AskMyGP and a founding partner of the local Pharmacy Hub. Around 88% of patient contacts begin online, and over 90% of patients would recommend our practice.

Our team includes 4 GP partners, 19 salaried GPs, nurses, advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and a highly skilled administrative workforce. As a GP training practice, we are committed to supporting GP trainees and medical students.

If you are looking for a supportive, well-organised training practice where you can focus on high-quality patient care, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2301-26-0004

Job locations

17 Osborne Rd

Jesmond

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE2 2AH

United Kingdom

Gosforth Memorial Medical Centre

Church Road

Gosforth

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

NE3 1TX

United Kingdom

Avenue Medical Practice

5 Osborne Avenue

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

NE2 1PQ

United Kingdom

Jesmond Health Partnership

200 Osborne Road

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

NE2 3LD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide a high standard of clinical care to patients registered with the practice.

Undertake face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations as required.

Carry out home visits where clinically appropriate.

Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.

Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with local and national guidance and the practice formulary.

Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and other healthcare professionals in line with local pathways and protocols.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and comprehensive clinical records using SystmOne and any other Practice's clinical system.

Participate in doctor on-call responsibilities and other clinical rotas as agreed.

Provide health promotion and preventative care advice to patients.

Manage long-term conditions in line with evidence-based practice and national clinical guidelines.

Participate in safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults in accordance with practice and statutory requirements.

Support the delivery of enhanced services and other commissioned services where appropriate.

Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other quality improvement initiatives.

Participate in clinical audit, significant event analysis, and quality improvement activities.

Work in accordance with GMC and all relevant professional standards.

Administrative and Professional Responsibilities

Complete clinical administration in a timely manner, including referrals, prescriptions, medical reports, and correspondence.

Ensure accurate clinical coding and appropriate use of electronic patient records.

Work in accordance with practice policies, protocols, and organisational procedures.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance and data protection requirements.

Participate in practice meetings, clinical meetings, educational sessions, and multidisciplinary team discussions.

Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Maintain mandatory training and continuing professional development requirements.

Participate in appraisal and revalidation processes.

Support teaching, training, and supervision activities where appropriate.

Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Provide a high standard of clinical care to patients registered with the practice. Undertake face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations as required. Carry out home visits where clinically appropriate. Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions. Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with local and national guidance and the practice formulary. Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and other healthcare professionals in line with local pathways and protocols. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and comprehensive clinical records using SystmOne and any other Practice's clinical system. Participate in doctor on-call responsibilities and other clinical rotas as agreed. Provide health promotion and preventative care advice to patients. Manage long-term conditions in line with evidence-based practice and national clinical guidelines. Participate in safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults in accordance with practice and statutory requirements. Support the delivery of enhanced services and other commissioned services where appropriate. Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other quality improvement initiatives. Participate in clinical audit, significant event analysis, and quality improvement activities. Work in accordance with GMC and all relevant professional standards.Administrative and Professional Responsibilities Complete clinical administration in a timely manner, including referrals, prescriptions, medical reports, and correspondence. Ensure accurate clinical coding and appropriate use of electronic patient records. Work in accordance with practice policies, protocols, and organisational procedures. Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance and data protection requirements. Participate in practice meetings, clinical meetings, educational sessions, and multidisciplinary team discussions. Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment. Maintain mandatory training and continuing professional development requirements. Participate in appraisal and revalidation processes. Support teaching, training, and supervision activities where appropriate. Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• NHS England GP Performers List
• Eligible to work as a General Practitioner in the UK

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration NHS England GP Performers List Eligible to work as a General Practitioner in the UK

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

Jesmond Health Partnership

Address

17 Osborne Rd

Jesmond

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE2 2AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Jesmond Health Partnership

Address

17 Osborne Rd

Jesmond

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE2 2AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Care Navigator/Administrator to join our friendly and supportive GP Surgery in Worcester.

We are looking for a candidate who has excellent communication skills, a compassionate and friendly nature and a flair for great Customer Service.

NHS or GP Practice experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

Care Navigating patients either via telephone, Face to Face , Online to appropriate services either within the Surgery or to the wider network of appointments.

Booking Appointments

Dealing with daily tasks , queries and general administrative work

Coding and distributing letters received into the practice

Complete referral letters and send to appropriate organisations

Summarise new patient records following protocols

Completing medical reports & using the IGPR system

About us

We are a friendly , forward thinking practice in the heart of Worcester. We have 3 partners , 4 salaried Gps , ANP, PA & clinical pharmacist.We have a strong nursing team and a supportive reception/admin team. Also we work with the other practices of Worcester as part of the Worcester City Primary Care Network.

Job summary

Applications are welcomed for a Consultant Physician with an interest in Stroke Medicine post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the existing Stroke team in Lincolnshire, who are a motivated, energetic team of Physicians who are committed to providing high quality services to a largely rural population. We have two substantive, full time Stroke Physician posts based at Lincoln County Hospital. The purpose of these posts is to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to the Lincolnshire population from prevention of hyper-acute treatment and all aspects of rehabilitation. The appointees will join a busy, enthusiastic and hardworking team.

This post is eligible for a Recruitment and Retention premia based at 30% of basic salary on a fixed term basis for two years as well as opportunities for developing sub-specialisations and every support being given to research interests.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities:

• Provide in-patient and outpatient care for patients with stroke, TIA and suspected cerebrovascular disease
• Contribute to the provision of acute stroke specialist service delivering thrombolysis and other specialist treatments. Acute stroke for the Trust are currently under review in line with the Midlands and East strategic health authority Stroke review. We have functional telemedicine equipment which is used with various aspects of stroke care. Work with the rest of the clinical and managerial team to support and deliver quality improvements on the StrokeUnit and in the community
• Take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
• Participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care

About us

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) is one of the largest trusts in the country. Through four main hospitals and four additional hospitals where we provide some services, we provide a comprehensive range of hospital-based medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological services to the 700,000 people of Lincolnshire.

We provide a wide range of healthcare services delivered by 7,800 highly trained staff and volunteers. Our services cost over £400m each year to provide and we invest around £18m each year in improving our clinical services by replacing and upgrading our medical equipment, modernising our estate and facilities and improving our information and technology infrastructure. In an average year, we treat more than 180,000 A&E patients, nearly half a million outpatients and almost 100,000 inpatients.

For more information on what it's like to live and work in Lincolnshire please see the link below.

https://www.beinlincolnshire.com/

We offer the following unique only to Lincolnshire

Direct links to the new £21 million Lincoln Medical School via Lincoln University

The facility includes:-

• • • 2 x 120 capacity lecture theatres
    • Seminar space
    • Caf and social learning space
    • Library, Science Library and Project Library
    • Anatomy Suite and Clinical Skills Suite
    • The entire building is designed to meet BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)

Job summary

Job description

We are seeking a enthusiastic Patient Services Administrator to work across our two sites in The Red House Surgery & the Medical Centre based at Anglia Ruskin University. Flexibility is essential to cover shift patterns across our opening hours, which are 08:00 am to 18.30 pm Monday to Friday

This position is part time, working 23 hours per week

Monday 08:00 - 18:00

Wednesday 13:00 - 18:00

Friday 08:00 - 18:00

We strive to promote a good work life balance and have a lovely working environment. We are looking for a friendly and reliable individual to join our multi-skilled administration team.

Main duties of the job

To be the main point of contact for patients, both via telephone, online and face-to-face. It will be the successful candidates job to direct patients to the most appropriate care and manage patient queries in a positive and helpful way.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:-

• Greeting Patients and visitors
• Answering incoming telephone calls
• Booking, amend and cancelling appointments
• Processing Patient referrals
• Processing repeat prescriptions
• Registering patients
• document management
• coding records,
• liaising with external services
• booking interpreters
• dealing with test results.
• General administration
• In addition, responding to tasks from clinical and non-clinical staff
• liaising with external community services and emergency services
• Reception / admin experience would be advantageous as would previous use of SystmOne although full training will be given.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, friendly, with excellent customer service and IT skills and work well within a team, whilst also able to use their own initiative.

Previous NHS administration experience would be advantageous but full training will be given to the right person with scope for career development.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, well organised GP Practice in Cambridge. The position is a varied role in a fast paced environment, which would suit a motivated person with a can-do attitude.

We have a strong supportive management team and value our staff greatly. We provide an environment where they know they are appreciated and feel empowered to ensure we are the best we can be.

Excellent training and coaching will be provided. We are looking for the right person to join our team experience in a similar role would be beneficial but not essential.

Job summary

To lead on delivering care coordination activities for patients and to ensure patients receive appointments and are admitted for elective procedures in a timely manner, supporting the tracking of patients along their pathway and co-ordinating hospital appointments and procedures, in line with Patient Service Hub SOPs and SLAs.

Main duties of the job

To lead on delivering care coordination activities for patients.

To ensure patients receive appointments and are admitted for elective procedures in a timely manner.

To ensure patients receive all relevant information in a timely, accurate and effective way.

To be responsible for answering general patient enquiries, appointment/procedure queries.

To deliver passionate and strong communication between the patient (or representative), the Patient Service Hub and other Trust, Group and Healthcare services

To use Patient Service Hub information systems for the recording and reporting of clinical and performance data in accordance with the Trust's and wider Group's IT Strategy

To monitor and action booking tasks in line with Patient Services Hub SOPs and SLAs.

To escalate any issues that require escalation or oversight support to the Patient Services Supervisor and take actions as directed

To proactively flag potential RTT/CWT risks to the Patient Services Supervisor and take actions as directed

To work to reporting deadlines and inform Patient Service Supervisors in advance of potential problems and breaches.

To follow Patient Services Hub, wider Trust and wider Group procedures and protocols, for example the Elective Access Policy and Standard Trust Administration Guidelines (STAGS).

About us

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Job summary

Category ManagerSpecialising in Healthcare Services and Pharmacy Services categoriesNorth of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) is a collaborative procurement organisation based in Sheffield and hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT). Our aim is to deliver best value procurement outcomes for the NHS through collaborative working. A wholly NHS owned organisation NOE CPC brings together a wealth of experience, understanding and knowledge, providing collaborative procurement and commercial solutions to the wider NHS and is one of the leading players in collaborative procurement within the NHS in England.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Category Manager to join the Category Procurement Team at NOE CPC. Reporting to the Associate Director of Procurement you will be responsible for developing our category management approach to assigned healthcare and pharmacy service related categories, and leading the associated public procurement and category management projects in this high profile growing category area to deliver best value outcomes for our NHS and wider public sector customers and patients.

Main duties of the job

As part of the NOE CPC Category Procurement Team you will need to be able to:o Lead the delivery of complex procurement projects, in line with relevant legislation such as Public Contracts Regulations, Procurement Act and Provider Selection Regime.o Develop a category management approach in order to deliver cash releasing savings and sustainable total cost reductions for the wider public sector stakeholders in this category area. o Support and lead category specific reviews within NHS and wider public sector customers to identify process efficiencies and cost reduction opportunitieso Have considerable knowledge and expertise within this specialist category area or an equivalent area.o Have a strong customer focus, commercial acumen and a pro-active approacho Have a sound approach to contract and supplier management in this category areao Build excellent working relationships with peers, colleagues, customers and other external stakeholders at both operational and senior levels.o Have a hands-on approach and a results focused mentality.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-52726-COR

Job locations

Don Valley House

Sheffield

S4 7UQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Category Manager you will be responsible for building on an existing portfolio of framework agreements in the healthcare services & pharmacy category area and will work to ensure timely delivery of procurement and category projects against NOE CPCs workplan in line with our NHS and wider public sector customer requirements and our growth strategy.. A pro-active focus on delivery of best value outcomes for NHS is essential. Working with the Associate Director of Procurement you will develop and grow NOE CPCs impact in this category area through development of a category management approach including category strategy development and work-planning. Activity will include working in close collaboration with other procurement hubs, such as London Procurement Partnership (LPP), extensive engagement with NHS and other key stakeholders, based locally, regionally and nationally to support them in achieving cost reduction and efficiency targets. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual wanting to make a positive difference in the NHS. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate strong personal skills, a sound understanding of public procurement, together with both experience and enthusiasm for the particular category area for which they are applying. They will also be an excellent communicator, have a strong customer focused ethos, and broad commercial acumen with the drive to self motivate to develop and deliver commercial opportunities.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected] to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

This role will work closely with and support the Associate Procurement Director and will be required to build strong individual and collaborative relationships with senior level expert stakeholders in this category area, to develop and manage a portfolio of agreements and to support new procurement activity in this field. The role will include extensive engagement with NHS and wider public sector organisations both individually and collaboratively, and supplier organisations in order to ensure procurement solutions are established and appropriate strategies are developed, which genuinely meet and continue to deliver against the needs of the NHS and wider public sector.This role will include provision of expert category specific support and guidance to NHS and wider public sector organisations. Skills, experience and a passion for both procurement and this particular category area are highly desirable although not a necessity.For a further discussion regarding this role, please contact Joanne Barton, [email protected] to arrange a call.The role requires extensive travel to NHS and wider public sector / supplier organisations nationally.

Location: Work base as stated above, however NOECPC adopts an agile working policy.

**Please note any correspondence following application will be sent via trac.jobs & the Trust's Resourcing Team**

Job description Job responsibilities As a Category Manager you will be responsible for building on an existing portfolio of framework agreements in the healthcare services & pharmacy category area and will work to ensure timely delivery of procurement and category projects against NOE CPCs workplan in line with our NHS and wider public sector customer requirements and our growth strategy.. A pro-active focus on delivery of best value outcomes for NHS is essential. Working with the Associate Director of Procurement you will develop and grow NOE CPCs impact in this category area through development of a category management approach including category strategy development and work-planning. Activity will include working in close collaboration with other procurement hubs, such as London Procurement Partnership (LPP), extensive engagement with NHS and other key stakeholders, based locally, regionally and nationally to support them in achieving cost reduction and efficiency targets. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual wanting to make a positive difference in the NHS. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate strong personal skills, a sound understanding of public procurement, together with both experience and enthusiasm for the particular category area for which they are applying. They will also be an excellent communicator, have a strong customer focused ethos, and broad commercial acumen with the drive to self motivate to develop and deliver commercial opportunities. We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected] to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply. This role will work closely with and support the Associate Procurement Director and will be required to build strong individual and collaborative relationships with senior level expert stakeholders in this category area, to develop and manage a portfolio of agreements and to support new procurement activity in this field. The role will include extensive engagement with NHS and wider public sector organisations both individually and collaboratively, and supplier organisations in order to ensure procurement solutions are established and appropriate strategies are developed, which genuinely meet and continue to deliver against the needs of the NHS and wider public sector.This role will include provision of expert category specific support and guidance to NHS and wider public sector organisations. Skills, experience and a passion for both procurement and this particular category area are highly desirable although not a necessity.For a further discussion regarding this role, please contact Joanne Barton, [email protected] to arrange a call.The role requires extensive travel to NHS and wider public sector / supplier organisations nationally. Location: Work base as stated above, however NOECPC adopts an agile working policy. **Please note any correspondence following application will be sent via trac.jobs & the Trust's Resourcing Team**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree and / or current MCIPS (as minimum level 4 and 5 completed and level 6 actively studying)

Skills

Essential

• Category management background & expertise within spend areas such as healthcare services, Pharmacy services or non-drug pharmacy categories (or equivalent) or demonstrable experience within a healthcare commissioning role

Experience

Essential

• Senior level procurement experience in public or private sector (experience at band 7 or above, or equivalent demonstrable salary in other sectors)
• Evidence of working with and managing diverse procurement related stakeholders and stakeholder groups (for example, customers/clients / internal / external) at both operational and senior level.
• Evidence of working with suppliers within challenging / complex markets within a procurement related context

Values

Desirable

• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree and / or current MCIPS (as minimum level 4 and 5 completed and level 6 actively studying) Skills Essential Category management background & expertise within spend areas such as healthcare services, Pharmacy services or non-drug pharmacy categories (or equivalent) or demonstrable experience within a healthcare commissioning role Experience Essential Senior level procurement experience in public or private sector (experience at band 7 or above, or equivalent demonstrable salary in other sectors) Evidence of working with and managing diverse procurement related stakeholders and stakeholder groups (for example, customers/clients / internal / external) at both operational and senior level. Evidence of working with suppliers within challenging / complex markets within a procurement related context Values Desirable Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue. Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help. Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Don Valley House

Sheffield

S4 7UQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Don Valley House

Sheffield

S4 7UQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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