Job summary

St Lawrence Surgery in Chesterfield is looking to recruit a GP on a fixed term basis to join our friendly practice team.

The practice is rated good by the CQC and performs well against QOF and the GP Patient Survey.

It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a portfolio of general medical services, including managing a caseload, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

To support the Lead Clinician and practice team to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload.

The appointee will have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse patient list.

They will work collaboratively and support the Lead Clinician and practice team to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload.

They will lead on key areas within the practice, such as specific QOF domains, quality standards, and practice initiatives, as agreed with the Clinical Lead and/or Practice Manager.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Job summary

We are looking for a friendly and organised Dental Receptionist to join our team on a part-time basis (14 hours per week) supporting services across Kingston, Richmond and Wandsworth.

The role is patient-facing and involves welcoming patients, managing appointments, handling enquiries, and providing administrative support to ensure the smooth running of clinics. The successful candidate will also be required to provide cross-cover for colleagues across sites when needed, so flexibility and the ability to travel between locations are essential.

Hours: 14 hours per week (approximately 0.37 WTE)

For enquiries, please email [email protected], Service Delivery Manager or Rita Xuereb, Deputy General Manager

Main duties of the job

• Greeting and assisting patients professionally and courteously
• Managing clinic appointments and patient records
• Answering telephone and email enquiries
• Supporting clinicians and administrative teams
• Providing reception cover across Kingston, Richmond and Wandsworth sites
• Cross-covering colleagues during leave or service pressures

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous reception or administrative experience
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good IT and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working across multiple sites

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate interested in a substantive consultant radiologist post to join our team at Barking Havering, and Redbridge University Hospital Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic consultant to join our well established, dedicated and supportive radiology team to serve a population of 750,000.

The post will cover general radiology, upper GI and hepatobiliary Imaging.

The post holder will be primarily located at Queen's/ King George Hospital, Romford, but may require working at Barking CDC at Barking and St. George's CDC at Hornchurch.

The post holder is expected to:

• Share an office space, secretarial support with another colleague with access to a PACS reporting station.
• Independently report body CT and MRI examinations, especially liver, pancreas and hepatobiliary system
• Supervise and perform barium/contrast procedures.
• Perform transabdominal and ultrasound examinations
• Report cross-sectional images for general radiology performed on the MRI and CT scanners at the CDC centres, King George's and Queen's Hospital.
• Contribute to the general duty roster and hot reporting sessions.
• Contribute to the specialist MDTs with other colleagues in rotation.
• Participate regularly in the mandatory department meetings.
• Share an on-call commitment equally with the general radiology consultants.
• Have, a PC and in addition a reporting workstation for remote access to images for on-call purposes.

Main duties of the job

• To adhere to the appropriate clinical and quality standards, liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues, general practitioners, community services and all healthcare agencies and maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary working.
• To maintain confidentiality about sensitive data as per Trust's information governance guidelines.
• To make use of physical skills in carrying out roles and responsibilities wherever appropriate
• To make judicious use of the resources and systems made available by the Trust.
• To participate in the development and implementation of policy and/ or management of radiology services.
• To attend and participate in departmental governance meetings including investigations of incidents and audits where necessary.
• To attend and participate in operational and clinical meetings where these are deemed essential to the running of the department and/or service.
• To acquire and maintain the required level of evidence-based practice within your area of special interest
• To comply with all the trust and departmental policies in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave.
• To deputize for an absent consultant or associate specialist colleague on occasions where this is necessary to complete core services in a timely manner.
• To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care programmed activities.
• To ensure mandatory training is up to date as per the trust policy.

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.

We're proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Job summary

Administrative Opportunities within our Clinical Assessment Units

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is currently recruiting for a number of full-time and part-time administrative roles across both hospital sites within our Clinical Assessment Units (CAUs).These roles play an important role in helping us deliver high-quality patient care across the Trust.

These are all site-based positions, with working hours scheduled on a rota basis between 8:00am and 6:00pm to support clinic opening hours.

Below is a summary of the opportunities currently available. To find out more, we invite you to attend a virtual drop-in information session on Monday 21st September from 5.30pm - 6.30pm via Microsoft Teams.

The session will provide an opportunity to meet members of the management team, learn more about the departments, and ask any questions you may have about the roles.

If you would like to attend the virtual drop-in session, please email [email protected]

Should you wish to apply following the session, please state the following in your supporting statement:

• The role you are interested in applying for
• Your preferred working hours (full-time or part-time)
• Your preferred hospital site

Main duties of the job

Admin Support£25,272 PA pro rataOpportunities at Maidstone within the Medicine and Emergency Care Division.

Providing administrative support to clinical teams, maintaining accurate patient information, managing waiting lists, processing correspondence, and supporting the day-to-day running of the department.

CAU Booking Clerk£25,760 - £27,476 PA pro rataOpportunities at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells sites within Medicine and Emergency Care and Surgical Divisions.

Booking patient appointments, handling telephone enquiries, and monitoring waiting lists in line with Trust policies and procedures while delivering excellent customer service.

Medical Secretary£28,392 - 31,157 PA pro rata Opportunities at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals within Medicine and Emergency Care.

Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to clinical teams, managing correspondence, maintaining patient records, and supporting the efficient delivery of patient services.

All roles will require the following Key Skills and Experience:-

• Excellent communication, organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage a busy workload in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, proactive, and flexible approach
• Strong team-working skills
• Ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Click here to hear what our staff say.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £31,157 a year B2 - £25,272, B3 - £25,760 - £27,476, B4 - £28,392 - £31,257

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

359-8300700-T2

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check atStandard Level.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check atStandard Level. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person Specification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication, organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage a busy workload in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, proactive, and flexible approach
• Strong team-working skills
• Ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• As per the individual job description and person specification

Desirable

• Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential

Qualifications

Essential

• As per the individual Job desription and person specification

Skills

Essential

• As per the individual Job desription and person specification

Person Specification Experience/Knowledge Essential Excellent communication, organisational skills and attention to detail Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage a busy workload in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated, proactive, and flexible approach Strong team-working skills Ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines and work under pressure As per the individual job description and person specification Desirable Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential Qualifications Essential As per the individual Job desription and person specification Skills Essential As per the individual Job desription and person specification

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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Psychiatric Liaison Services at Ysbyty Gwynedd, North Wales offers an assessment service to the acute hospital population.

The team provide a 24/7 assessment service to the acute hospital with a team of nurse practitioners, team manager, consultant psychiatrist, specialty doctor and team secretary. Also working alongside the Adult team are-Older Peoples Liaison Nurses, Alcohol Liaison Nurses, specialist Occupational Therapist, pharmacist and healthcare support workers.

The opportunity has arisen to recruit a band 6 nurse practitioner to join the psychiatric liaison older person team.

The post holder will provide comprehensive mental health assessments, referrals and follow-up arrangements.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will triage individuals over the age of 70yrs accessing the ED for health and mental health issues; risk assessment and prioritization of interventions and assessment to facilitate an appropriate timely response. This is of significant benefit to patients attending the emergency department by reducing waiting times, streamlining the transition through the department and improving follow-up appointments. To support this process, the post holder will have excellent knowledge of Primary and Secondary Mental Health and Substance Misuse Services as well as Community and Tertiary services.

The post requires a high level of ability to undertake psychosocial assessments, risk assessments and draw up safe and effective discharge and progression plans. This includes the use of assessment tools, crisis intervention, signposting to community resources, follow-up, short-term contact clinics, and education for individuals, families, staff and the public.

The post holder needs to be able to work well with-in the team but also be confident and competent to work independently, and will exercise an appropriate level of independent judgement when setting work priorities.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers will be given the same opportunity to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job summary

Join Cygnet Group and start a career where every day makes a difference. We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly team as a Support Worker (Learning Disabilities) at Oakhurst Lodge. Whether you already have experience in care or are looking for a rewarding new career, we'd love to hear from you. If you're compassionate, enjoy helping others and want to make a positive impact, we'll provide the support and training you need to succeed. Why Join Us? This is a genuinely rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll support people to live happy, fulfilling and independent lives, helping them achieve personal goals, develop new skills and enjoy meaningful experiences both at Oakhurst Lodge and in the local community. From supporting daily routines and encouraging independence to accompanying individuals on activities and outings, you'll play an important part in improving quality of life and promoting wellbeing. About the Role Looking for a stable, rewarding career with great variety? Join our team on a 20-hour permanent contract, working 12-hour, 10-hour, or 8-hour day shifts across a 7-day rota. What to expect: Around two weekends per month Early shifts from 7:15 am Later shifts finishing by 10:00 pm The opportunity to make a real difference every day Oakhurst Lodge is an 8-placement specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and accredited Psychological Lead Therapist to join our Perinatal Mental Health Team. This is a unique opportunity to deliver evidence-based psychological therapies, including parent-infant interventions, while helping to shape service development and clinical practice. You will be provided with parent-infant therapeutic intervention training.

Closing- 18th October 2026

Shortlisting- 21st October 2026

Interview- 29th October 2026

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality psychological therapy, including parent-infant interventions, across a range of settings including homes, clinics, and via telemedicine.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions and contribute to care planning.
• Provide consultation and support to colleagues across the team.
• Assist the Team Manager and Clinical Lead with operational duties and service development.
• Engage in training to deliver specialist therapies that support perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationships.
• Promote a perinatal frame of mind in all aspects of care, enhancing the parent-infant relationship.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Job summary

Male Occupational Therapy Assistant (Band 3)

This job is exempt from the Equalities Act 2010 which supersedes the provisions within the (Sex Discrimination Act 7(2) 1975 by reasons of decency or privacy as it is likely to involve physical contact with men in the circumstances where they might reasonably object to it being carried out by a member of the opposite sex.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established, resourced and respected Occupational Therapy service with patients with a primary diagnosis of severe mental illness or personality disorder.

The post will be based within the high security, forensic hospital environment and offers a great development opportunity. The post holder will work alongside Occupational Therapists in assessment and treatment sessions throughout the patient's stay in the hospital.

The hospital has moved to a new bespoke hospital and is the most modern high secure, forensic hospital in the country. The hospital focuses on innovative care for a challenging and interesting patient group. We have a strong commitment to multi-professional working within the clinical team, focussing on reducing risk and offending behaviours.

We are looking to offer a male only position to a resourceful, motivated person who can demonstrate skills in engaging patients and teamwork. There are opportunities to progress in the service via the professional route through the Occupational Therapy apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with the qualified Occupational Therapists in the services delivering assessment and treatment sessions. The Occupational Therapy Assistant see patients on and off the ward. The sessions will generally be group sessions but could at times be one to one sessions.

The hospital offers a variety of services which meet the changing needs of patients at every stage of their recovery and the work undertaken by the post holder will support this process.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job summary

South King Street Medical Centre is looking for an enthusiastic part-time Reception Administrator to join our dynamic and friendly team.

We are seeking a friendly, motivated, organised, flexible, and reliable individual to work 27 hours per week over 3 days. The successful candidate will be able to adapt to changing demands while maintaining a high standard of customer service and professionalism at all times. Flexibility to support the needs of the practice is essential.

If you are interested in the role, we would like to hear from you.

For informal enquiries please contact: [email protected]

You can either apply on NHS Jobs or send your CV to:

[email protected]

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a friendly, motivated, and organised Receptionist Administrator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care while providing efficient reception and administrative support.

The successful candidate will thrive in a busy environment, enjoy working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, and take pride in contributing to an organisation committed to the health and wellbeing of its patients and community.

Previous NHS experience would be desirable but is not essential, as full training will be provided. Essential requirements include excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a professional and courteous telephone manner, strong IT skills, and the ability to work effectively with patients, colleagues, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.

About us

We are a well-established GP practice led by two GP Partners, providing a comprehensive range of primary care services to approximately 6,500 patients. Our dedicated multidisciplinary team includes two Salaried GP's, a Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistant, and a skilled Administration and Reception team, all working together to deliver high-quality patient care.

South King Street Medical Centre is also an active member of the Blackpool Central West Primary Care Network (PCN), a collaborative network of three local practices working together to enhance healthcare services and improve outcomes for our patient population.

Please Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Job summary

We are looking to expand our team of Bank Workers to support our mental health services in Somerset - in particular our Crisis Safe Space in Bridgwater, Wells and Frome.

Bank Workers have the freedom to pick up ad hoc shifts at the times which interest them.

This role will particularly suit applicants who are looking for flexibility and are interested in varying shift patterns to supplement an existing income.

Shifts at our Crisis Safe Space are 5:30pm-11pm.

These may be advertised on weekdays or weekends at our sites in Bridgwater, Frome, and/or Wells.

This service is for individuals in Somerset who need immediate and short-term crisis prevention and do not require more intensive care from either an emergency or inpatient service.

We deliver this service via in-person or telephone-based 1-1 appointments. You can read more about this service here: Crisis Safe Space Internal opportunities for Fixed-Term employment contracts may also arise.

These involve a fixed number of hours with a service for a set period. Some Bank Workers also take interest in permanent employment with us after working on our Bank and have access to our internal adverts.

Main duties of the job

You will need to:

• Have some significant experience supporting people who are experiencing mental health crisis and/or distress.This could include paid work, volunteering or responsibilities outside of work.
• Have compassion, empathy and passion for supporting others.
• Be a good communicator and have strong active listening skills.
• Be good at building trust with the people you work with.
• Be IT-literate and able to record information on a computer system.
• Have confidence working independently and as part of a small team. Be willing to learn and develop your skills over time.

About us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering support and hope to thousands of people experiencing mental health challenges.

Working together with the NHS and local authorities, we offer practical help and emotional support tailored to each individual and their recovery. Our goal is to inspire hope and change for everybody we work with.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.08 an hour £21.12 on bank holidays

Contract

Locum

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

SEC1236497

Job locations

Rollercoaster Building, Parkway

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 4PL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What can you expect from working for us? This role offers a unique and flexible opportunity to gain experience working across mental health services in Second Step. We offer internal training and eLearning, service inductions, regular meetings with the bank coordinator and access to our externally provided Employee Assistance Programme. Attendence to our mandatory training is paid at a rate of £13.45 per hour. There are also opportunities for further career development such as access to internal job adverts. Whether you are at the start of your career in the health and social care sector - or are simply looking to pick up shifts alongside another job, this is a great opportunity to build experience, knowledge and skills while working with great teams to support our services and those using them. Hours: You will be able to accept bank shifts with us on an ad hoc basis via an app. The hours advertised will vary depending on our services needs. Second Step is unable to guarantee a certain number of hours of Bank work. There is no minimum number of hours. But we do ask our Bank Workers to pick up work with us at least every 3 months. Location: Our Crisis Safe Space has sites in central Bridgwater, Frome and Wells. We also have services in Yeovil, Weston-super-Mare, Bath and Swindon. Bank work at these locations could also be advertised.

Job description Job responsibilities What can you expect from working for us? This role offers a unique and flexible opportunity to gain experience working across mental health services in Second Step. We offer internal training and eLearning, service inductions, regular meetings with the bank coordinator and access to our externally provided Employee Assistance Programme. Attendence to our mandatory training is paid at a rate of £13.45 per hour. There are also opportunities for further career development such as access to internal job adverts. Whether you are at the start of your career in the health and social care sector - or are simply looking to pick up shifts alongside another job, this is a great opportunity to build experience, knowledge and skills while working with great teams to support our services and those using them. Hours: You will be able to accept bank shifts with us on an ad hoc basis via an app. The hours advertised will vary depending on our services needs. Second Step is unable to guarantee a certain number of hours of Bank work. There is no minimum number of hours. But we do ask our Bank Workers to pick up work with us at least every 3 months. Location: Our Crisis Safe Space has sites in central Bridgwater, Frome and Wells. We also have services in Yeovil, Weston-super-Mare, Bath and Swindon. Bank work at these locations could also be advertised.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Have some significant experience supporting people who are experiencing mental health crisis and/or distress. This could include paid work, volunteering or responsibilities outside of work.
• Have compassion, empathy and passion for supporting others.
• Be a good communicator and have strong active listening skills.
• Be good at building trust with the people you work with.
• Be IT-literate and able to record information on a computer system.
• Have confidence working independently and as part of a small team.
• Be willing to learn and develop your skills over time.

Desirable

• Experience and understanding of working
• with people with multiple needs such as
• homelessness, mental health, alcohol,
• drug dependency
• Proven experience of mental health
• issues and/or services, either as a user,
• carer or supporter
• Experience of working in a multi
• disciplinary team setting

Person Specification Experience Essential Have some significant experience supporting people who are experiencing mental health crisis and/or distress. This could include paid work, volunteering or responsibilities outside of work. Have compassion, empathy and passion for supporting others. Be a good communicator and have strong active listening skills. Be good at building trust with the people you work with. Be IT-literate and able to record information on a computer system. Have confidence working independently and as part of a small team. Be willing to learn and develop your skills over time. Desirable Experience and understanding of working with people with multiple needs such as homelessness, mental health, alcohol, drug dependency Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team setting

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

Second Step

Address

Rollercoaster Building, Parkway

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 4PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

Rollercoaster Building, Parkway

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 4PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.

Job Summary

As an Administration & Training Coordinator, youll play an important role in supporting the safe production of blood components by coordinating training, maintaining compliance records, and providing essential administrative support. Youll work closely with managers, trainers, and laboratory teams to ensure colleagues receive the training and induction they need to perform at their best. This is a varied role where youll help maintain high quality standards, organise learning activities, support recruitment and onboarding, and contribute to continuous improvement. Your work will help ensure teams have the skills, knowledge, and support needed to save and improve lives every day.

Main duties of the job

Coordinate training, induction, and development activities so colleagues have the skills and support they need to succeed.

Help maintain training records, databases, and compliance systems to support quality standards and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.

Support new starters by organising onboarding activities, arranging training, and helping them settle into their role.

Work with managers and colleagues to plan and prioritise training activity, ensuring learning is delivered efficiently and effectively.

Provide administrative support across the department, including meeting coordination, record management, and minute taking.

Support recruitment activity by helping to coordinate interviews, assessments, and candidate administration.

Produce reports and maintain accurate records to help teams make informed decisions and maintain compliance.

Work collaboratively with trainers, supervisors, and managers to continuously improve processes and ways of working.

Contribute to audits and quality activities, helping ensure high standards are maintained across the department.

Able and willing to work up to 15 days over weekends / bank holidays per year as per a roster (unless otherwise rostered within shift agreement) and with.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job summary

Senior Accredited Clinical Coder - Band 5 with 15% R&R Payment

The Trust is seeking to appoint an Accredited Clinical Coder who has held the national award for at least 2 years.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Accredited Clinical Coder to develop their skills. The post holder will assist the Clinical Coding Manager in the continuing development of an improved communication system between the coding department and clinicians, and to ensure that complete and high-quality clinical coding is delivered within the timescales.

The successful applicant will have a methodical and accurate approach to work, with good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to prioritise their own workload and achieve strict deadlines.

The applicant will be required to support both the Clinical Coding Manager and Deputy Clinical Coding Manager in the maintenance of coding processes and procedures and a comprehensive training programme for the coding team.

The Trust promotes Agile Working, therefore with the agreement of the manager there will be an opportunity to work from home at times.

Essential requirements:

ACC Clinical Coding Qualification.

Minimum of 4-5 years Clinical Coding experience which must include an established knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and national coding classifications.

Understanding and knowledge of the clinical coding process and how it affects financial reimbursement and the National Tariff Payment System.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Accredited Clinical Coder will work within the Clinical Coding team to abstract, analyse and translate complex clinical diagnosis and treatment information into nationally recognised codes, and enter the data into the appropriate Trust system to meet essential Trust requirements for statutory information and financial reporting. The post holder will act as lead contact for designated clinical specialties, communicating with medical staff on complex coding queries relating to diagnoses and operative procedures.

The successful candidate will be required to hold the National Clinical Coding Qualification in order to effectively deliver these responsibilities. Detailed knowledge of current Health Resource Grouping will also be required.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-C554-E

Job locations

South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work on own initiative to abstract and analyse complex clinical information from patient records including test results, discharge summaries, theatre notes and other information which may be stored locally within a specialty (e.g., ICR, Badger, Management System, PACS, ICE). Translate this information into a coded format in line with National Standards and Trust policies and procedures with a high degree of accuracy.

To enter the final encoded data onto the appropriate computer systems to meet essential Trust requirements for statutory information and financial reporting, ensuring Trust income is correct. This will require extended periods of concentration, and prolonged VDU use.

To provide coding cover in periods of absence on all specialties, maintaining a high level of accuracy whilst doing so.

To act as lead contact with designated specialties and communicate complex issues with medical staff on coding queries relating to diagnoses and operative procedures, using persuasive skills where necessary, in order to ensure accuracy and consistency of information.

Be a mentor for Clinical Coders, providing support, motivation, guidance, and training through coaching for that individual on all aspects of the role.

Work with the Clinical Coding Team Leaders to develop and implement training plans for Trainee Clinical Coders.

Organise daily workload efficiently so that personal coding targets are met and support the rest of the coding team in achieving high standards of coding completeness and accuracy within agreed time scales.

In the absence of the Coding Managers, ensure all work is distributed across the team, and organised evenly covering all coding duties, and supervise the work of more junior colleagues?

Participate in the maintenance of departmental records of local and national coding policies/standards in order to ensure consistency and accuracy throughout the department. Assist in development of local coding policies and implementing local variations to coding rules.

Participate in the audit process, working closely with the Deputy Manager and Manager. Ensure audits take into account both national and local coding policies and rules and take into account varying factors such as quality and availability of documentation at the time of Coding.To review audit reports provided by an external company on potential coding issues and identify why these were not pick up when originally coded. Document the audit findings.

Implement all actions resulting from audit recommendations. Feedback findings of audits to the Manager and share lessons learnt with colleagues.

Assist in the implementation of new initiatives affecting clinical coding and participate in planning of changes to work practice.

Promote a learning environment in the workplace and take responsibility for self - development. Support others in achieving the ACC qualification.

Participate in ongoing formal training in accordance with national standards and Trust requirements in order to update and maintain skills and knowledge.

Promote and improve awareness of clinical coding, communicating to clinical and management staff the complex rules of coding and its financial effects.

Keep up to date with national changes in coding conventions and changes in medical terminology.

To monitor stock levels within the department and to place orders as required and in the absence of the department manager.

Job description Job responsibilities Work on own initiative to abstract and analyse complex clinical information from patient records including test results, discharge summaries, theatre notes and other information which may be stored locally within a specialty (e.g., ICR, Badger, Management System, PACS, ICE). Translate this information into a coded format in line with National Standards and Trust policies and procedures with a high degree of accuracy. To enter the final encoded data onto the appropriate computer systems to meet essential Trust requirements for statutory information and financial reporting, ensuring Trust income is correct. This will require extended periods of concentration, and prolonged VDU use. To provide coding cover in periods of absence on all specialties, maintaining a high level of accuracy whilst doing so. To act as lead contact with designated specialties and communicate complex issues with medical staff on coding queries relating to diagnoses and operative procedures, using persuasive skills where necessary, in order to ensure accuracy and consistency of information. Be a mentor for Clinical Coders, providing support, motivation, guidance, and training through coaching for that individual on all aspects of the role. Work with the Clinical Coding Team Leaders to develop and implement training plans for Trainee Clinical Coders. Organise daily workload efficiently so that personal coding targets are met and support the rest of the coding team in achieving high standards of coding completeness and accuracy within agreed time scales. In the absence of the Coding Managers, ensure all work is distributed across the team, and organised evenly covering all coding duties, and supervise the work of more junior colleagues? Participate in the maintenance of departmental records of local and national coding policies/standards in order to ensure consistency and accuracy throughout the department. Assist in development of local coding policies and implementing local variations to coding rules. Participate in the audit process, working closely with the Deputy Manager and Manager. Ensure audits take into account both national and local coding policies and rules and take into account varying factors such as quality and availability of documentation at the time of Coding.To review audit reports provided by an external company on potential coding issues and identify why these were not pick up when originally coded. Document the audit findings. Implement all actions resulting from audit recommendations. Feedback findings of audits to the Manager and share lessons learnt with colleagues. Assist in the implementation of new initiatives affecting clinical coding and participate in planning of changes to work practice. Promote a learning environment in the workplace and take responsibility for self - development. Support others in achieving the ACC qualification. Participate in ongoing formal training in accordance with national standards and Trust requirements in order to update and maintain skills and knowledge. Promote and improve awareness of clinical coding, communicating to clinical and management staff the complex rules of coding and its financial effects. Keep up to date with national changes in coding conventions and changes in medical terminology. To monitor stock levels within the department and to place orders as required and in the absence of the department manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification
• Demonstrated commitment to further personal development

Desirable

• A-Level or equivalent in a logical/analytical subject
• Degree or equivalent in a logical/analytical subject
• European Computer Driving Licence

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of Clinical Coding procedures and conventions in a wide range of specialties in an NHS setting
• Experience of team working to achieve coding deadlines
• Working under pressure to deadlines
• Experience in implementing changes in clinical coding working practice

Desirable

• Mentorship experience
• Experience of working with clinicians to implement change and service improvement

Skills

Essential

• Expert understanding of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
• Specialist knowledge of clinical coding rules and conventions as set out in the International Classification of Diseases and OPCS classification of operational procedures
• Comprehensive understanding of Patient Administrative systems and other clinical systems
• Good understanding of national and local data definitions and flows
• Good understanding of the relationship between clinical coding, HRGs and Payment by results in the NHS
• Data Protection and Confidentiality
• Good general IT skills with ability to learn new systems quickly
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Ability to extract and assimilate complex clinical information and code quickly and accurately to required standard
• Ability to understand and communicate to others complex coding rules and conventions
• Logical and analytical ability in order to solve complex operational and coding issues
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritising workloads
• Highly motivated and the ability to motivate others
• Accurate keyboard skills

Desirable

• Producing and maintaining procedures/documentation
• Knowledge of Read and SNOMED CT coding
• Presentation skills

Personal

Essential

• Excellent communicational skills
• Excellent team working skills
• Capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels to explain coding issues, persuading staff to help meet the requirements of the coding dept.
• Willingness to listen, learn and address issues in new ways

Other

Essential

• High level of concentration
• Working under pressure to deadlines
• Sustained PC work
• Exposure to sensitive, confidential, or disturbing clinical detail

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification Demonstrated commitment to further personal development Desirable A-Level or equivalent in a logical/analytical subject Degree or equivalent in a logical/analytical subject European Computer Driving Licence Experience Essential Extensive experience of Clinical Coding procedures and conventions in a wide range of specialties in an NHS setting Experience of team working to achieve coding deadlines Working under pressure to deadlines Experience in implementing changes in clinical coding working practice Desirable Mentorship experience Experience of working with clinicians to implement change and service improvement Skills Essential Expert understanding of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology Specialist knowledge of clinical coding rules and conventions as set out in the International Classification of Diseases and OPCS classification of operational procedures Comprehensive understanding of Patient Administrative systems and other clinical systems Good understanding of national and local data definitions and flows Good understanding of the relationship between clinical coding, HRGs and Payment by results in the NHS Data Protection and Confidentiality Good general IT skills with ability to learn new systems quickly Good organisational and planning skills Ability to extract and assimilate complex clinical information and code quickly and accurately to required standard Ability to understand and communicate to others complex coding rules and conventions Logical and analytical ability in order to solve complex operational and coding issues Ability to work under pressure, prioritising workloads Highly motivated and the ability to motivate others Accurate keyboard skills Desirable Producing and maintaining procedures/documentation Knowledge of Read and SNOMED CT coding Presentation skills Personal Essential Excellent communicational skills Excellent team working skills Capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels to explain coding issues, persuading staff to help meet the requirements of the coding dept. Willingness to listen, learn and address issues in new ways Other Essential High level of concentration Working under pressure to deadlines Sustained PC work Exposure to sensitive, confidential, or disturbing clinical detail

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

Join our friendly and supportive Community Nursing Team in Herne Bay, where people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Health Care Assistant who shares our CARE values and is passionate about delivering high quality care within the local community.

Working across a diverse patient population with a wide range of health and care needs, you'll help support people to remain safe, independent and well in their own homes. Community is at the heart of our Trust, and by working closely with local primary care partners we deliver responsive, patient-focused care tailored to the needs of each individual.

You'll become part of a close-knit team that values collaboration, compassion and innovation, making a meaningful difference to patients and their families every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 3 Health Care Assistant, you'll work alongside community nursing colleagues to deliver person-centred care to patients in their own homes. Supporting people of all ages, you'll help implement care plans designed to promote independence, wellbeing and recovery.

Your patients may be older adults, people living with long-term conditions, individuals recently discharged from hospital, or those requiring end of life or disability support. You'll provide high quality care, monitor patient wellbeing, identify any changes in condition and share feedback with the wider team to ensure the best possible outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently while being supported by a dedicated team. In return, we'll invest in your development, offering learning opportunities, career progression and support to help you achieve your ambitions.

If you're caring, committed and want a role where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

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Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

846-8253001-CF

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital, King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

CT6 6EB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications, training and experience

Essential

• You will have either: A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or you will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience
• In addition you will also have Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths
• You'll need to have recent experience of healthcare/ working as a health care assistant gained through education, work experience or previous employment.
• Full UK/EU driving licence

Desirable

• You may also have the Care Certificate, but if not, we will support you to achieve this within the first 3 months of starting

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• You will need to have a customer focussed approach
• Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience
• You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases
• You will have the skill to focus on the details with the ability to spot problems. You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate
• You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker
• You will understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health

Person Specification Qualifications, training and experience Essential You will have either: A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or you will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience In addition you will also have Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths You'll need to have recent experience of healthcare/ working as a health care assistant gained through education, work experience or previous employment. Full UK/EU driving licence Desirable You may also have the Care Certificate, but if not, we will support you to achieve this within the first 3 months of starting Knowledge and skills Essential You will need to have a customer focussed approach Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases You will have the skill to focus on the details with the ability to spot problems. You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker You will understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital, King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

CT6 6EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital, King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

CT6 6EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Stourside Medical Practice is based in the centre of Halesowen and supports the health needs of 6000 patients . We require an enthusiastic experienced and flexible Receptionist in a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. A job share would be considered for the right candidates. We are also open until 8pm on Monday/Thursday evenings and on alternate Saturday afternoons. These weekend and evening hours are paid at an enhanced rate of £21.40 per hour and availability for an alternate Saturday afternoon as a minimum would be preferred . A rota may look as follows:

Mon 3pm-8pm (alternate weeks to finish at 630pm)

Tuesday 8am-630pm

Wednesday 8am-630pm

Thursday 8am-615pm

Friday 8am-1230pm

Alternate Saturdays 1145am-5pm (in lieu of a week day if preferred)

If you have excellent telephone and communication skills, can work well under pressure as well as being a good team player we would like to hear from you. Experience in a receptionist/admin role within primary care would be preferred and although this is a predominantly receptionist role for applicants already proficient in admin tasks such as coding and referrals would be eligible for an enhanced rate

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality, professional reception service to our patients, . To act as the first point of contact for patients contacting the Practice and to represent the Practice in the highest possible professional basis. To ensure that enquiries from patients are efficiently and courteously handled to the satisfaction of the patients. This is a high pressure role with a heavy workload and variety of tasks to juggle throughout the day. An ability to prioritise, have attention to detail and to remain calm under pressure is essential

About us

We have an experienced team of non-clinical staff , salaried GPs and practice nurses with the practice actively involved in a thriving Primary Care Network with a variety of allied health professionals supporting the practice including Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Physiotherapist and Mental Health support workers.

Job summary

Do you want to join an innovative service delivering high-quality interventions in the community to people with a range of mental health problems? If the answer is yes, and you meet the essential criteria, then please apply for this post. We are looking for an experienced, skilled, positive-minded, trustworthy, hardworking, and enthusiastic Administrator with a flexible approach to provide administrative support to the clinical team, ensuring a first-class service is delivered to our service users.

Working hours of the posts:

• X1 37.5 hours. Monday to Friday (09:00 17:00 30 minutes lunch) Working Base: Valley Road Academy, 2 Corporation Rd, Hendon, Sunderland SR2 8PL
• X1 15 hours. Working within core hours Monday to Friday (09:00 17:00 30 minutes lunch) Working base: Wessington Primary School, Lanercost, Washington NE38 7PY
• X1 37.5 hoursMonday to Friday (09:00 17:00 30 minutes lunch) Working Base: Grassbanks Health Centre NE10 8DX
• X1 30 hours Monday to Thursday (09:00 17:00 30 minutes lunch) Working Base: Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre
• X1 16 hours Monday and Tuesday (09:00 17:00 30 minutes lunch) Working Base: Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre

Please note the post holder will be required to travel to other sites to cover shortfalls within the division should the need occur, therefore access to a car is preferred.

Main duties of the job

The service receives referrals from a range of sources including external agencies such as GPs, internal colleagues within the trust, and self-referrals from clients wishing to access the service. Key Tasks within role:

• To manage the scheduling of new/review patients in line with national standards highlighting any capacity issues to the Admin Lead, Clinical Team Manager as needed.
• To manage the Clinician diary on a day-to-day basis, making changes to the profiling of slots as requested by clinicians.
• To provide supervision to junior staff as and when needed.
• To ensure that all mandatory information systems are updated within Iaptus.
• To oversee cancellation and rescheduling of appointment requests.
• To coordinate the admin inbox ensuring colleague and patient communications are responded to promptly.
• Minute taking at internal and external meetings.
• To process any incoming/outgoing mail.
• To be responsible for the management of petty cash.
• To be responsible for the ordering of stationary.
• To provide support to the wider Mental Health Admin Teams in times of shortfalls.
• The post holder should be organised, empathetic, and adaptable to change.

The post holder may occasionally be exposed to upsetting and distressing calls, therefore an element of resilience is needed, however full training is provided internally.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CMAC-0926-22

Job locations

Valley Road Academy

2 Corporation Road

Hendon

SUNDERLAND

SR2 8PL

United Kingdom

Grassbanks Health Centre

Leam Lane

GATESHEAD

NE10 8DX

United Kingdom

Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre

Prince Edward Road

SOUTH SHIELDS

NE34 8PS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• To be the first point of contact for service users and professionals contacting the Service to make a referral via the telephone, showing empathy and understanding.
• Completing the referral form over the telephone, where required, ensuring patient information is inputted into the Iaptus System in real time efficiently and effectively.
• To liaise with the Clinical Team as referrals are received to ensure they are triaged in a timely manner.
• To coordinate the scheduling processes on a day to day basis including overseeing any cancellation or rescheduling of appointments.
• Diary management.
• To provide reception cover meeting and greeting service users into the department.
• Minute taking at internal and external meetings.
• Care Pathway management- ensuring patients are moved to the appropriate stage in within the care pathway as needed.
• To ensure that appropriate procedures and Trust Policies are adhered to at all times and that national standards and RTT performance targets are met.
• To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.

Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. To be the first point of contact for service users and professionals contacting the Service to make a referral via the telephone, showing empathy and understanding. Completing the referral form over the telephone, where required, ensuring patient information is inputted into the Iaptus System in real time efficiently and effectively. To liaise with the Clinical Team as referrals are received to ensure they are triaged in a timely manner. To coordinate the scheduling processes on a day to day basis including overseeing any cancellation or rescheduling of appointments. Diary management. To provide reception cover meeting and greeting service users into the department. Minute taking at internal and external meetings. Care Pathway management- ensuring patients are moved to the appropriate stage in within the care pathway as needed. To ensure that appropriate procedures and Trust Policies are adhered to at all times and that national standards and RTT performance targets are met. To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English C or above, or equivalent.
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Business Admin or equivalent or relevant experience.

Experience

Essential

• Proven prior customer services experience.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
• Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
• Developed keyboard skills (through practice).
• Previous minute taking experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Proven Interpersonal /communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills
• Data input skills
• Effective organisational skills
• Able to work without supervision
• Microsoft Office Packages e.g. Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, Outlook
• Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
• General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting.
• Willing to undertake further training related to role.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Iaptus
• Knowledge of Emis

Physical Skills

Essential

• Developed keyboard skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English C or above, or equivalent. Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Business Admin or equivalent or relevant experience. Experience Essential Proven prior customer services experience. Ability to prioritise tasks. Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative. Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing. Developed keyboard skills (through practice). Previous minute taking experience. Skills and Knowledge Essential Proven Interpersonal /communication skills. Effective written communication skills Data input skills Effective organisational skills Able to work without supervision Microsoft Office Packages e.g. Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, Outlook Basic skills of empathy and reassurance. General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting. Willing to undertake further training related to role. Desirable Knowledge of Iaptus Knowledge of Emis Physical Skills Essential Developed keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Valley Road Academy

2 Corporation Road

Hendon

SUNDERLAND

SR2 8PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Valley Road Academy

2 Corporation Road

Hendon

SUNDERLAND

SR2 8PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Ambulatory Wound Care and Lymphoedema Service, delivering specialist lymphoedema care. The service combines two interconnected pathways: Wound Care and specialist Lymphoedema care. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 practitioner to join our team.

The post holder will support the development of the service, delivering specialist lymphoedema care providing clinical leadership, supervision and guidance to Band 5 staff. The role will ensure safe, effective, high-quality care and contribute to a responsive, patient-focused service aligned with local and national standards.

Responsibilities include the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care with lymphoedema, chronic oedema and lipoedema, including those with cancer and palliative care conditions. The post holder will manage a specialist independent caseload to provide holistic care in community clinics and patients' homes. The postholder will work with a multidisciplinary team and will contribute to care delivery across primary care, community services and specialist teams. The role also includes service development, clinical governance and audit.

The post holder will deliver education and training to patients, carers and healthcare professionals and promoting self-management. A recognised lymphoedema qualification is desirable; however, support will be provided for the successful candidate to undertake the relevant training and development within the role.

Main duties of the job

To manage a caseload of adult patients with all types of Lymphoedema using specialist skills and evidence-based, patient centred approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.

To provide specialist support to the AWC nurse-led clinics and community nursing teams in Sheffield, ensuring a high standard of care in collaboration with the Tissue Viability, Vascular and Podiatry services.

To prescribe in line with the wound care formulary and to ensure that nurse prescribing is undertaken in a safe, cost-effective and evidence-based manner.

To provide support to the workforce with appraisals, clinical supervision, audit, education, learning and development.

To assist with planning, evaluation, and development of services, contributing to service improvement projects.

To participate in multidisciplinary team working and have an active role in joint clinics and home visits.

To work to deliver comprehensive, holistic care that is responsive to the patient population.

To contribute to the coordination of patient care alongside GP's, Oncologists, Surgeons, Specialist nurses and Community nursing teams.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Complaints and PALS Co-ordinator to join the existing well-established team at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.

We are looking for someone who is personable and self-motivated with the ability to cope under the stresses and pressure that comes from dealing with complaints on a daily basis. The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team is essential. Resilience is key to this role.

You must be an excellent communicator, who remains calm and professional at all times. A proven track record of high level written and verbal communication skills is essential, as is the ability to prioritise and meet challenging deadlines.

You will be expected to facilitate resolution meetings between complainants and clinicians, ensuring these are conducted in an appropriate, supportive environment.

Well developed telephone skills and be able to extract and summarise the essence of a verbal complaint without preconceptions or judgement is required.

The role is demanding, therefore you must be able to prioritise and take responsibility for your workload. Confidence to liaise with people at all levels.

Previous experience of working in the NHS Complaints system or similar is welcome, but not essential, but a thorough understanding of the NHS Complaints process is expected.

You will need to demonstrate excellent experience of producing documents using Microsoft computer packages.

Main duties of the job

To oversee and manage the Divisional response to queries and complaints

To prioritise own work for action, delegate where appropriate and supervise responses.

To ensure the efficient handling and resolution of enquiries from patients, families and visitors. To ensure excellent customer care and the implementation of the Trust's Values into Action throughout the complaint or PALS pathway liaising as necessary with colleagues, internal departments and external organisations.

To supervise and provide reports on division specific areas of processing, recording and responses to complaints

To review and edit draft responses for complaints

To be responsible for ensuring the complaints and PALS database and files are accurate and up to date

To undertake the administration and facilitation of patient resolution meetings.

To assist with the administration associated with the complaints investigated by the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman

To oversee the production of complaint and PALS feedback reports as requested by senior Trust managers to provide a qualitative analysis of the Trust's complaints and timely Divisional Feedback.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CORP-8172691-B6

Job locations

OUH Cowley

Unipart House, Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2PG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.

Job description Job responsibilities For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree or equivalent with considerable experience of NHS complaints, advice or equivalent
• oExcellent standard of literacy and numeracy and attention to detail
• oEvidence of excellent writing ability - clarity, sensitivity and use of plain English
• oIT literate: Experienced in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, email, Internet and database management
• oPrevious experience of managing and influencing people
• oExperience of writing reports at service level containing both narrative and data

Desirable

• oPost-Graduate qualification
• oKnowledge of electronic complaints management systems for example Ulysses
• oUnderstanding of Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts
• oRSA II minimum or equivalent
• oGood understanding of medical terminology

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