Job summary

TITLE OF POST: Spinal Fellow in Neurosurgery

GRADE: Trust Doctor / Senior Clinical Fellow - MT05

SPECIALTY: Neurosurgery

SUPERVISING CONSULTANT Mr Murtuza Sikander

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full time

BASE HOSPITAL: West Wing, John Radcliffe

WORK PATTERN: To be agreed with supervising consultants

AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK:n48 hours. Two tier ROTA, on second tier

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: FRCS (SN) or equivalent/ post CCT fellowship

GMC REQUIREMENT: Full registration

Main duties of the job

The care of patients on the wards, in the theatres and at out-patient clinics as appropriate to the grade of the post and under the direction of the consultants responsible, involving:

Operating sessionsAttendance at ward rounds and routine ward workOutpatient clinics

This whole-time post is based at the West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital with occasional visits to peripheral outpatient clinics in the region.

Specialist Trainees will be expected to contribute to the assessment of junior colleagues. Specialist Trainees will be familiar with the assessment process used in the ISCP. Specific training will be made available from the Postgraduate Centre.

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.

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 theOUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£76,582 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-NOTSSCaN-SFN-MT05

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital Site

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As well as taking part in the Movement Disorder/Pain programme; Fellows will undertake ward rounds, ward cover if required.

The care of patients on the wards, in the theatres and at out-patient clinics as appropriate to the grade of the post and under the direction of the consultants responsible, involving:

Operating sessionsAttendance at ward rounds and routine ward workOutpatient clinics

This whole-time post is based at the West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital with occasional visits to peripheral outpatient clinics in the region.

Specialist Trainees will be expected to contribute to the assessment of junior colleagues. Specialist Trainees will be familiar with the assessment process used in the ISCP. Specific training will be made available from the Postgraduate Centre.

On-call commitment - two tier ROTA, on second tier

The Hospital

The post is based in Oxford but may involve a rotation to another unit in the future.

The West Wing opened in January 2007. The hospital provides a number of acute, rehabilitation and specialist clinical services, including regional specialities. These include ophthalmology, ENT, plastic and reconstructive surgery and neurosciences (neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroradiology), The Oxford Centre of Enablement, which is located on the Nuffield Orthopaedic site, provides services for patients suffering from stroke and head injuries. The hospital has some 290 beds and employs approximately 1,300 staff.

The Department

Initiated by Sir Hugh Cairns, the Oxford Regional Neurosurgery Unit has developed to offer a fully comprehensive service.

Modern theatres, ITU facilities and paediatric beds enable the department to look after both paediatric and adult patient with all types of neurosurgical problems.

In addition to intracranial, vascular and tumour surgery, there is expertise in the fields of functional surgery, epilepsy, pituitary surgery and craniofacial surgery. There is a great interest in all types of spinal disorders, including those of rheumatiod disease of the neck, and spinal tumours.

Job description Job responsibilities As well as taking part in the Movement Disorder/Pain programme; Fellows will undertake ward rounds, ward cover if required. The care of patients on the wards, in the theatres and at out-patient clinics as appropriate to the grade of the post and under the direction of the consultants responsible, involving: Operating sessionsAttendance at ward rounds and routine ward workOutpatient clinics This whole-time post is based at the West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital with occasional visits to peripheral outpatient clinics in the region. Specialist Trainees will be expected to contribute to the assessment of junior colleagues. Specialist Trainees will be familiar with the assessment process used in the ISCP. Specific training will be made available from the Postgraduate Centre. On-call commitment - two tier ROTA, on second tier The Hospital The post is based in Oxford but may involve a rotation to another unit in the future. The West Wing opened in January 2007. The hospital provides a number of acute, rehabilitation and specialist clinical services, including regional specialities. These include ophthalmology, ENT, plastic and reconstructive surgery and neurosciences (neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroradiology), The Oxford Centre of Enablement, which is located on the Nuffield Orthopaedic site, provides services for patients suffering from stroke and head injuries. The hospital has some 290 beds and employs approximately 1,300 staff. The Department Initiated by Sir Hugh Cairns, the Oxford Regional Neurosurgery Unit has developed to offer a fully comprehensive service. Modern theatres, ITU facilities and paediatric beds enable the department to look after both paediatric and adult patient with all types of neurosurgical problems. In addition to intracranial, vascular and tumour surgery, there is expertise in the fields of functional surgery, epilepsy, pituitary surgery and craniofacial surgery. There is a great interest in all types of spinal disorders, including those of rheumatiod disease of the neck, and spinal tumours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration
• FRCS or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• General training in Neurosurgery to specialist level or equivalent

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
• undertake effectively the role of clinical fellow in spinal neurosurgery in a large teaching hospital.
• Good personal and interpersonal skills Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC Registration FRCS or equivalent Experience Essential General training in Neurosurgery to specialist level or equivalent Skills & Knowledge Essential Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills undertake effectively the role of clinical fellow in spinal neurosurgery in a large teaching hospital. Good personal and interpersonal skills Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed. Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital Site

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital Site

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

JOB TITLE: Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP)

PAY BAND: 7

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Emergency Department

BASED AT: Wrexham Maelor Hospital

REPORTS TO: Emergency Department Nurse Consultant

PROFESSIONALLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Nurse Consultant/ Lead ACP/ Medical Consultant/ Clinical Service Lead

Main duties of the job

The post holder will practice under supervision as a trainee in Advanced Clinical Practice to develop a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.

The post holder will be practising under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Supervisor within the designated speciality area to provide patient-centred clinical care. This will encompass training in the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the directorate.

The post holder will be required to undertake and complete a programme of education to achieve a Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent CAT points. Upon successful completion of locally agreed assessment and academic requirements, the postholder will transition into an 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner position within the Emergency Department.

The post holder will be required to adhere to all aspects of the ACP Governance standards and procedures document.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome 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.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-NMR565-0926

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7DT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Mentor/supervisor as identified within the ACP governance framework.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and limits of own competence and professional scope of practice.
• Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• Receive referrals via a variety of sources, including direct patient referral. Work within agreed protocols and working practices.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, participate in ward rounds, patient reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Under direct supervision undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/ advice as per speciality and scope of practice, until appropriate level of competency achieved using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines. This service may be provided within an acute secondary healthcare facility or in Area, community or home care settings.
• Following completion of appropriate underpinning theoretical content and completion of competency assessment (within scope of practice) request and / or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care.
• Undertake and complete Non-Medical Prescribing role. When required training completed advise on medicine management issues associated with the patient specialty group. Work within Health Board policy for Medicines Management.
• Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the basis of patient assessment.
• Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review, referring to other specialists as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients and their families and carers on pathway navigation.
• Use highly developed communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/carers, making reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing.
• Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via the nursing / professional structures as required.
• Under supervision work towards safe and timely discharge and/ or transfer of care of patients from or between hospitals and services and healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to discharge / transfer are identified and acted upon appropriately.
• Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required. Be conversant with BCUHB policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity, and consideration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards(DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness).
• Ensure effective and accurate verbal or written handover of patients between healthcare professionals.
• Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding patient care are kept in accordance with Trust standards.
• Undertake training to develop further advanced clinical practice roles required by the service in order to provide a high standard of patient care.
• Provide evidence of clinical competence with the maintenance of an advanced practice clinical portfolio for submission as part of the annual review of clinical practice process.
• Practice in compliance with their respective code of conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description Job responsibilities Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Mentor/supervisor as identified within the ACP governance framework. Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and limits of own competence and professional scope of practice. Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations. Receive referrals via a variety of sources, including direct patient referral. Work within agreed protocols and working practices. Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, participate in ward rounds, patient reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings. Under direct supervision undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/ advice as per speciality and scope of practice, until appropriate level of competency achieved using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines. This service may be provided within an acute secondary healthcare facility or in Area, community or home care settings. Following completion of appropriate underpinning theoretical content and completion of competency assessment (within scope of practice) request and / or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care. Undertake and complete Non-Medical Prescribing role. When required training completed advise on medicine management issues associated with the patient specialty group. Work within Health Board policy for Medicines Management. Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the basis of patient assessment. Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review, referring to other specialists as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients and their families and carers on pathway navigation. Use highly developed communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/carers, making reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing. Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via the nursing / professional structures as required. Under supervision work towards safe and timely discharge and/ or transfer of care of patients from or between hospitals and services and healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to discharge / transfer are identified and acted upon appropriately. Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required. Be conversant with BCUHB policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity, and consideration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards(DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness). Ensure effective and accurate verbal or written handover of patients between healthcare professionals. Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding patient care are kept in accordance with Trust standards. Undertake training to develop further advanced clinical practice roles required by the service in order to provide a high standard of patient care. Provide evidence of clinical competence with the maintenance of an advanced practice clinical portfolio for submission as part of the annual review of clinical practice process. Practice in compliance with their respective code of conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

English

Essential

• Welsh Desirable
• Achieved Grade
• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description / person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description / person specification

English

Essential

• Achieved Grade

Desirable

• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
• Experienced nurse or Allied Health Professional (AHP)

English

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description / person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description / person specification

Person Specification English Essential Welsh Desirable Achieved Grade Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description / person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description / person specification English Essential Achieved Grade Desirable The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply Experienced nurse or Allied Health Professional (AHP) English Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description / person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description / 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have an opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician / Dispensary Manager to join our in-patient Pharmacy team. You will be based at Sunderland Royal Hospital but be able to work across all our in-patient dispensaries across all of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust sites. If you are looking to gain experience as a senior technician manager and have the skills to manage a team of pharmacy dispensers, technicians and pharmacy assistants then this post could appeal to you. The Trust has invested in modern pharmaceutical facilities including full electronic prescribing with decision support, automated dispensaries and extensive 7-day clinical services to enhance the patients experience of care by improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of their medicines utilisation. This is an exciting time to join the team and shape the future dispensary services across South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated individual who is team-orientated and shares our passion for improving patient care. You will need to be an experienced Pharmacy Technician working at Band 4 or above with a relevant pharmaceutical qualification and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). You will also need to be enthusiastic, self-motivated and well organised. As Senior Pharmacy Technician / Dispensary Manager you will manage a team of dispensers and work alongside our Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Dispensing Assistants to provide integrated pharmaceutical care for service users in the Trust, including service level agreement with our partner organisation Choice Ltd., to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines. As part of the Pharmacy team, you will be required to contribute to the 7-day rota which includes weekends and late night duty

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.

Job summary

Title: Ambulatory Care/ Care of Older people Administrator

Grade: Band 3

Annual Leave: 27 days per annum increasing to 29 days after 5 years NHS service and 33 days after 10 years NHS service

Department: Ambulatory Care/ Care of Older people

Responsible to: General Manager - Emergency and Integrated Medicine

Accountable to: Service Manager - Ambulatory Emergency Care

Job Summary

To work as part of the Administration team in the Ambulatory Care and Care of Older People and demonstrate a high level of professionalism, care, courtesy to colleagues and patients.

To consistently deliver a client focussed service, which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.

To book patients into the department, answer telephone queries and undertake a range of administrative duties to support the effective running of the department.

To create clinics and assist with booking patient appointments in outpatients.

Main duties of the job

Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDF, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section.

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Job summary

Title: Ambulatory Care/ Care of Older people Administrator

Grade: Band 3

Annual Leave: 27 days per annum increasing to 29 days after 5 years NHS service and 33 days after 10 years NHS service

Department: Ambulatory Care/ Care of Older people

Responsible to: General Manager - Emergency and Integrated Medicine

Accountable to: Service Manager - Ambulatory Emergency Care

Job Summary

To work as part of the Administration team in the Ambulatory Care and Care of Older People and demonstrate a high level of professionalism, care, courtesy to colleagues and patients.

To consistently deliver a client focussed service, which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.

To book patients into the department, answer telephone queries and undertake a range of administrative duties to support the effective running of the department.

To create clinics and assist with booking patient appointments in outpatients.

Main duties of the job

Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDF, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section.

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Job summary

Job title: General Practitioner Location: Torquay, Devon (Southover Medical Centre and Chelston Hall Surgery) Salary: £65 per hour Hours: Bank hours Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience. At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE. Caring We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future. Ambitious Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care. Resourceful Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services. Excellence We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners. Main Responsibilities: As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include: To deliver high quality clinic

Main duties of the job

As a General Practitioner with Operose Health, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care to registered patients and contributing to the surgery's operational plan. You will work closely with the clinical leads and the local practice team. Key duties include maintaining clinical governance, engaging in audit and quality improvements, and adhering to the highest professional standards. Your role will involve various clinical tasks, including consultations both in person and via video, triaging, medication reviews, and participating in surgery meetings. The ideal candidate will have current GMC registration, extensive GP experience, and a commitment to patient-focused services.

About us

Operose Health operates with the mission to improve access, outcomes, and patient experiences by providing primary care at scale. They emphasize values such as caring, ambition, resourcefulness, and excellence. Their team is dedicated to transforming patient experiences and improving quality through determination and lifelong learning. Operose Health supports its staff to provide the best care possible, fostering a work environment that encourages growth and development. The organisation values creativity and innovation as key to enhancing healthcare services and achieving high standards of patient care and satisfaction.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£65 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1551371034

Job locations

Operose Health

Torquay

TQ2 6HW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:General Practitioner

Location:Torquay, Devon (Southover Medical Centre and Chelston Hall Surgery)

Salary:£65 per hour

Hours: Bank hours

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

Main Responsibilities:

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan.
• You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards.
• To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration,safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours).
• To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority.
• Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.

Ideal Candidate:

What we look for in new colleagues:

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work.
• An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience.
• Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services.
• Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb.

Package Description:

What we can offer you as a Bank General Practitioner:

• Competitive hourly remuneration
• NHS Pension
• Accrued paid annual leave
• Friendly, vibrant environment with Clinical Education Forum meetings
• Regular consultant-led GP education sessions
• Access to internal training and development
• EAP We Care

Job description Job responsibilities Job title:General Practitioner Location:Torquay, Devon (Southover Medical Centre and Chelston Hall Surgery)Salary:£65 per hourHours: Bank hoursHelp us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE. CaringWe listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.AmbitiousThrough determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.ResourcefulCreative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.ExcellenceWe strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.Main Responsibilities:As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include: To deliver high quality clinical care to the patients registered and attending the GP surgery and to work closely with the clinical leads and local practice team to support the delivery of the surgeries operational plan. You will strive to maintain qualify within the practice ensuring participation in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in qualify health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework and contributing to the practice achieving other qualify standards to include CQC standards. To provide clinical care to patients as described in the job plan and in line with the total triage model. This will include consultation sessions (both in person and by video), telephone triage, correspondence, results, medication reviews and prescription signing and other clinical administration,safeguarding lead, medicals, reports, home visits, surgery meetings and on-call (excluding out of hours). To adhere to the highest personal and professional standards as set out by the GMC and to put individual patient care as your priority. Working with the Practice Manager and site clinical lead to support the development, delivery and review of the surgery action plan including list growth, patient satisfaction levels, QOF, enhanced services, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management.Ideal Candidate:What we look for in new colleagues: Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list and engaged in regular clinical work. An experienced doctor with GP accreditation - MRCGP examination or equivalent experience. Clear commitment to delivering quality and patient focused services. Sound knowledge of QOF, LCS, DES, CQUINs and use of appropriate coding. Ideally have a working knowledge of clinical systems such as SystmOne or EMISweb. Package Description:What we can offer you as a Bank General Practitioner: Competitive hourly remuneration NHS Pension Accrued paid annual leave Friendly, vibrant environment with Clinical Education Forum meetings Regular consultant-led GP education sessions Access to internal training and development EAP We Care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list, experience as a doctor with GP accreditation (MRCGP or equivalent).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration with GMC and NHS performers list, experience as a doctor with GP accreditation (MRCGP or equivalent).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Torquay

TQ2 6HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Torquay

TQ2 6HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

About the role As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, collaborating with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team. You will be kind and caring and committed to maintaining an environment in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individuality and dignity, and lead fulfilled lives. You will assist our residents with daily living. Every day is different and could include helping with personal care, meals or simply spending time with them. Working together to make a difference for our residents, we will respect their individual choices by providing personalised care and support. About you Kind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a team Good communication skills and able to build relationships Flexibility and adaptable to changes at short notice Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated What is in it for you. A competitive salary Employer pension contribution of 3% Flexible working hours and patterns We offer Wage stream - an app allowing you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Recognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discounts Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Fully funded training and development An engaging community environment where everyone is respected Welfare and well-being support Whether you are an experienced carer or are starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you had not guessed, our values are: Personalised, Kind, Caring, Trusted, Community If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through outstanding care, collaborating with colleagues and Akari Care team. You should be kind, caring, and committed to creating an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and dignified. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living activities such as personal care and meals. We value flexibility, good communication, and an ability to build relationships. Benefits include a competitive salary, employer pension, flexible working hours, access to part of your pay as you earn it via an app, and more.

About us

Akari Care is committed to providing excellent care and creating an environment where residents maintain their individuality and dignity. We value kindness and care in our staff, promoting a respectful and supportive community. We offer a flexible working environment, competitive salary, employer pension contributions, and numerous benefits aimed at recognizing and supporting our staff. Training and development are fully funded, and we foster an engaging community environment. We seek individuals dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our residents, and who embody our values of being personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused.

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit Band 6 Specialist Audiologist/Clinical Scientist in Audiology to work in the Audiology Department based at Withington Community Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital but there may be cross site working with North Manchester Audiology on occasion. The role involves specialist hearing and diagnostic clinics.

The Department is comprised of a Audiology Service Manager, Clinical and Operational Lead, Adult, Therapy, Paediatric & Adult Cognitive and Vestibular leads, Clinical Scientists, Audiologists, Associate and Assistant practitioners, Students and 4 administration staff.

There is opportunity for CPD, and this is strongly encouraged.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation service for AQP and non-AQP patients using investigative and analytical skills to include:

Assessment and hearing management of adults with complex needs including cognitive decline and learning disabilities.

Paediatric hearing assessment.as part of ENT clinics

• Recognise when medical history or test results require referral of patient to highly specialist Audiologist or Clinical lead.
• To be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual treatment programmes
• To undertake a broad range of clinical work as a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the delivery of evidence-based patient care, which is of the highest standard.
• To be responsible for monitoring and improving standards of care via Quality Improvement initiatives and by the efficient and effective use of resources. They will participate with clinical audits, research, supervision of practice and teaching for junior staff, students and assistant practitioners.
• To be involved in departmental IQIPs accreditation process

You will be involved in the training and mentoring of students and research projects, as we are a dedicated teaching department and collaborate with research at the University of Manchester with whom we have close links.

You will be communicating with a range of people including professional, administrative staff and patients with communication difficulties.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-MRI-8095128-RL4

Job locations

Withington Community Hospital

Nell Lane

West Didsbury, Manchester

M20 2LR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Audiology or equivalent professional qualification
• Registered as one of the following (or eligible for registration): ? HCPC as a Clinical Scientist ? AHCS as a Healthcare Scientist

Desirable

• BAA Higher Training Scheme Certificate of Clinical Competence in service area, or equivalent (Balance,Paediatrics, Hearing Therapy)
• British Sign language level 1 or equivalent
• Accredited training and CPD for wax removal
• Leadership Qualification - Edward Jenner or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in service areas
• Complex Adult assessment and rehabiltation

Desirable

• Assessment of Adults with cognitive decline/learning disabilities.
• Assisting in vestibular clinics/vestibular training post grad or during career
• Paediatric hearing assessement
• Significant experience of working in an NHS setting (or equivalent)
• Experience of involvement in service developments
• Experience of initiating audit projects
• Mentoring of audiology trainees
• Supervision of audiology trainees

Key and nterpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills to enable building good rapports with colleagues and patients
• Good leadership skills
• Good training skills
• Excellent team working skills
• Ability to deliver work to an agreed timescale and meet tight deadlines

Desirable

• Good audit skills
• Good presentation skills
• Proven conflict management skills
• Ability to cope with frequent interruptions

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential MSc Audiology or equivalent professional qualification Registered as one of the following (or eligible for registration): ? HCPC as a Clinical Scientist ? AHCS as a Healthcare Scientist Desirable BAA Higher Training Scheme Certificate of Clinical Competence in service area, or equivalent (Balance,Paediatrics, Hearing Therapy) British Sign language level 1 or equivalent Accredited training and CPD for wax removal Leadership Qualification - Edward Jenner or equivalent Knowledge & Experience Essential Post qualification experience in service areas Complex Adult assessment and rehabiltation Desirable Assessment of Adults with cognitive decline/learning disabilities. Assisting in vestibular clinics/vestibular training post grad or during career Paediatric hearing assessement Significant experience of working in an NHS setting (or equivalent) Experience of involvement in service developments Experience of initiating audit projects Mentoring of audiology trainees Supervision of audiology trainees Key and nterpersonal skills Essential Excellent communication skills to enable building good rapports with colleagues and patients Good leadership skills Good training skills Excellent team working skills Ability to deliver work to an agreed timescale and meet tight deadlines Desirable Good audit skills Good presentation skills Proven conflict management skills Ability to cope with frequent interruptions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Withington Community Hospital

Nell Lane

West Didsbury, Manchester

M20 2LR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Withington Community Hospital

Nell Lane

West Didsbury, Manchester

M20 2LR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a caring, motivated individual looking to take the next step in your healthcare career? TIC Health is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team, supporting patients through their journey from arrival through to the completion of their appointment or scan.

This is a hands-on, patient-facing role combining reception duties with clinical support, including phlebotomy, cannulation, and assisting clinicians within CT and MRI. You will be a key part of a friendly team, helping to ensure every patient receives a safe, comfortable, and well-coordinated experience.We are seeking an experienced and proactive HCA to look after our patients in our Reading branch.

As our Healthcare Assistant, you'll be the face of the clinic for both patients and professional referrers, ensuring clinical spaces are properly maintained, and patients receive a seamless and professional experience.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant will provide high-quality patient care and clinical support within the clinic, ensuring patients are welcomed, prepared, and supported throughout their visit.

The post holder will work closely with radiographers and other clinical and administrative staff to support diagnostic imaging procedures, and will also carry out front-of-house duties including patient check-in and handling patient enquiries by phone and email.

About us

TIC Health is a leading provider of private medical services in England, with clinics based in Harley Street, Edgware, Romford, Reading, Rochdale, and Milton Keynes. We specialise in private GP services, cardiac screening, and advanced diagnostic imaging. Our friendly, forward-thinking team is committed to delivering rapid access to medical diagnostics and exceptional patient care in a professional yet welcoming environment.

Job summary

Are you a caring, motivated individual looking for Bank work? TIC Health is looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our team, supporting patients through their journey from arrival through to the completion of their appointment or scan.

This is a hands-on, patient-facing role combining reception duties with clinical support, including phlebotomy, cannulation, and assisting clinicians within CT and MRI. You will be a key part of a friendly team, helping to ensure every patient receives a safe, comfortable, and well-coordinated experience. We are seeking experienced and proactive HCA's to look after our patients, covering for all our branches.

As our Healthcare Assistant, you'll be the face of the clinic for both patients and professional referrers, ensuring clinical spaces are properly maintained, and patients receive a seamless and professional experience.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant will provide high-quality patient care and clinical support within the clinic, ensuring patients are welcomed, prepared, and supported throughout their visit.

The post holder will work closely with radiographers and other clinical and administrative staff to support diagnostic imaging procedures, and will also carry out front-of-house duties including patient check-in and handling patient enquiries by phone and email.

About us

TIC Health is a leading provider of private medical services in England, with clinics based in Harley Street, Edgware, Romford, Reading, Rochdale, and Milton Keynes. We specialise in private GP services, cardiac screening, and advanced diagnostic imaging. Our friendly, forward-thinking team is committed to delivering rapid access to medical diagnostics and exceptional patient care in a professional yet welcoming environment.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a new Care Navigator.

The working hours are 37 per week split over 4 days plus participation in the Saturday morning rota and the 'extended hours' initiative on some weekday evenings.

For hours worked Monday to Friday 0800-1800 hours, the salary will be based on the real living wage, dependent upon age. Hours worked on a Saturday will be paid at time and a third.

Interviews will take place on Monday 12 October 2026.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will need to be versatile and have excellent organisational, computer and people skills as well as a clear understanding of confidentiality and the need to maintain confidentiality. The role is varied and involves dealing with patients, both face to face and on the telephone, for both routine and urgent queries, using the clinical administration system to record, code and upload documents, routine duties relating to prescriptions and other work as appropriate and relevant within the Practice.

They will also provide general assistance to the Practice team, internal and external colleagues and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

About us

Pocklington Group Practice is a friendly, pro-active General Practice located in a purpose-built, state of the art healthcare facility, set in the picturesque and growing Yorkshire market town of Pocklington, East Yorkshire. We are a dispensing, training, teaching and paperlite Systm1 practice serving circa 19,000 patients.

Some of the benefits connected with working for Pocklington Group Practice include:

• Annual leave of 5 weeks plus bank holidays pro-rata plus a day for your birthday.

• Sick pay scheme.

• Simply Health benefit scheme, after one year's service.

• The NHS Pension Scheme is automatically available to members of staff unless opt out is desired.

• Kitchen and staff rest room for tea/lunch breaks free beverages of tea, coffee provided.

Job summary

We are looking for a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist/Patient Services Advisor to join our friendly, dedicated team for 16.75 hours per week.

This is a vital frontline role that contributes to the smooth running of the surgery and ensures our patients receive a high-quality, welcoming and efficient service.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors and will play an important role in supporting both clinical and administrative functions within the practice.

This role requires flexibility to work across our two surgery sites in Purley and Coulsdon, with the ability to provide cover for colleagues during annual leave, sickness and other absences when required.

Main duties of the job

Receiving, assisting and directing patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Providing general assistance to the practice team and projecting a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

About us

We are a suburban two branch practice, with approx 18,000k patients. We have a large team comprised of doctors, pharmacists, ANPs, paramedic, nurses, physio, HCAs, admin and reception.

We are a teaching practice that trains pharmacists, medical students and GP registrars and are proud to offer excellent healthcare to the residents of Purley and Coulsdon.

Job summary

Liver Research Nurse - Band 6

£47,951 - £56,863 Inclusive of HCAS Per annum

Fixed Term 2 year contract - Full time 37.5 hours per week

The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating an agreed portfolio of non-commercial and commercial clinical trials. Responsibilities will include setting up clinical trials; identifying patients through MDT's/screening notes and increasing referrals through the data base; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients and data entry. This patient population requires input from a compassionate and caring research professional, with experience caring for and managing patients with cancer; including working with the wider MDT to co-ordinate patient care.

For multi-centre trials led at KCH, the post holder will also be expected to support investigators and their teams at recruiting sites.

The post holder will work closely with the Liver Research Manager, Senior Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Coordinator, medical staff, the Clinical Nurse Specialist Teams, the transplant co-ordinators, radiologists and the pharmacy team.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the Senior Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Coordinator to manage a caseload of patients, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.
• Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• With other members of the healthcare team, ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry in any clinical trial programme.
• Assist in consenting, randomising, allocating of treatment of patients.
• Evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trial entry, co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to trial protocol.

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

The Contracting function is embedded within a very well-led Finance Department that offers fantastic opportunities for training and career growth. The team provides a highly effective and responsive contracts management service, ensuring compliance with the National NHS Standard Contract Terms and Conditions, identifying and mitigating contractual risks (to minimise Trust's exposure), whilst delivering its operations in line with organisational values and objectives.

Day-to-day team function involves developing, negotiating and agreeing NHS patient-treatment contracts on behalf of the Trust, providing ongoing contract management by proactively monitoring and managing contract performance to ensure maximum income recovery (on income generating contracts) and value for money (on expenditure contracts).

The successful candidate will bring a high level of expertise to the management of the Trust's contracting process and act as the main interface with Commissioners. The role will ensure Trust compliance with all contractual obligations, interpret, advise and implement national guidance in respect of the National Tariff. Furthermore, the post-holder will manage complex and challenging discussions with internal and external stakeholders regarding a range of commissioned activities, lead team projects end-to-end, support tender development and engage commissioners in local service developments.

Main duties of the job

NHS Contracting

Develop and implement a Trust Contracting Strategy in conjunction with the Head of Contracts and colleagues across the Trust.

Be the Trust's expert on commissioned Services, The National Tariff and the NHS Operating Framework ensuring that key staff are fully briefed, and implement, where required, changes mandated by national guidance.

Manage day-to-day relationships with commissioners and ensure responses to any activity or performance issues raised are both timely and coordinated.

Responsible for the production of Contract proposals and that subsequent sign off with commissioners is in line with national timetables, ensuring that funded activity levels are robust and enable the Trust to meet national Access targets.

Ensure timely production and distribution of monthly contract monitoring reports to Commissioners and, working with Operational leads, to respond to issues from commissioners on contract performance.

Develop contract workshops for key Trust user groups to improve the levels of understanding, increase transparency and improve engagement of NHS Contracts.

Manage and co-ordinate communication over policies and performance targets between commissioners and Trust clinical services, including understanding the clinical implications of managing particular services and making judgements about when activity management is appropriate.

Please refer to the job description for full details.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

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

Job Summary

(1) To provide discharge support service for identified cohort of patients at King's College HospitalDenmark Hill (2) To provide a single point of access and to proactively support patients on waiting lists to ensure thatthey have access to the right advice, information and materials to help them 'wait well' (3) To manage the performance of the team delivering care navigation and discharge support

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To establish and oversee discharge support service for identified cohort of patients at King's College Hospital Denmark Hill 1.1 To develop ways of working, communication materials and standard operating procedures for elective communication pathway and discharge support for staff and volunteers 1.2 To work closely with the discharge coordinators at Denmark Hill to review/ triage incoming requests for support 1.3 To engage with eligible patients prior to their discharge from hospital to understand their support needs to manage individual health and wellbeing needs 1.4 To manage personal caseload, carrying out duties and delivering service and outcomes as specified in the relevant Standard Operating Procedures 1.5 To deploy resources available to complete basic tasks that support timely discharge of eligible patients. These may include but not limited to: ? collecting, copying keys ? food shopping ? checking safety of property prior to discharge ? activating pendant alarms ? accepting equipment deliveries ? liaising with family/ friends on behalf of patients? signposting to support available within community 1.6 If necessary, to provide ongoing support tailored to individual needs for up to 4 weeks, including a telephone call or home visit within 72 hours of the patient discharge 1.7 To train, support and deploy volunteers within the hospital and in the community

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.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum, including high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-8059465-A

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

2. To provide a single point of access and to proactively support patients on waiting lists toensure that they have access to the right advice, information and materials to help them waitwell 2.1 To triage incoming calls, using a risk assessment framework and initiate appropriate responseaccording to protocols and individual pathways, using good communication skills, basic clinicalawareness and appropriate tools and procedures, liaising as appropriate when non routine and refercomplex decisions to the team for assessment and review 2.2 To provide basic telephone advice and refer on or signpost to other sources of support. 2.3 To support the team, including staff and volunteers, to make pre-planned outbound telephone callsto patients to support with completion of pre-assessment questionnaires and to assess ongoingneeds to enable a proactive prevention approach2.4 To demonstrate the ability to recognise and respond appropriately when faced with a suddendeterioration or an emergency situation, alerting the team or enabling rapid response as appropriate2.5 To communicate and signpost to appropriate needs related information. To guide patients throughthe use of self-assessment resources, where available. 2.6 To support patients to access appropriate information and support, by signposting to a range ofsupport services and take an approach which helps people to self-manage where appropriate2.7 To encourage and support active and healthy lifestyle choices 2.8 To coach patients and carers to understand what signs, symptoms or situations to be aware of thatwould indicate concern and how to make contact when they feel that their condition or needs havechanged, including what to do out of hours2.9 When required, to support the delivery of an effective MyChart support

For detailed job description and main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the documents attached.

Please note that due to anticipated high demand, this vacancy may close before the advertised deadline.

Job description Job responsibilities 2. To provide a single point of access and to proactively support patients on waiting lists toensure that they have access to the right advice, information and materials to help them waitwell 2.1 To triage incoming calls, using a risk assessment framework and initiate appropriate responseaccording to protocols and individual pathways, using good communication skills, basic clinicalawareness and appropriate tools and procedures, liaising as appropriate when non routine and refercomplex decisions to the team for assessment and review 2.2 To provide basic telephone advice and refer on or signpost to other sources of support. 2.3 To support the team, including staff and volunteers, to make pre-planned outbound telephone callsto patients to support with completion of pre-assessment questionnaires and to assess ongoingneeds to enable a proactive prevention approach2.4 To demonstrate the ability to recognise and respond appropriately when faced with a suddendeterioration or an emergency situation, alerting the team or enabling rapid response as appropriate2.5 To communicate and signpost to appropriate needs related information. To guide patients throughthe use of self-assessment resources, where available. 2.6 To support patients to access appropriate information and support, by signposting to a range ofsupport services and take an approach which helps people to self-manage where appropriate2.7 To encourage and support active and healthy lifestyle choices 2.8 To coach patients and carers to understand what signs, symptoms or situations to be aware of thatwould indicate concern and how to make contact when they feel that their condition or needs havechanged, including what to do out of hours2.9 When required, to support the delivery of an effective MyChart support For detailed job description and main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the documents attached. Please note that due to anticipated high demand, this vacancy may close before the advertised deadline.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Master's level in relevant health related subject/ professional qualification; or graduate with significant experience and evidence of working at this level
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Conflict resolution training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within complaints or in a customer facing role with track record of answering and resolving queries over the phone
• Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services
• Experience of dealing with highly-charged and emotional situations that involve patients, relatives, carers and the public
• Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams

Desirable

• Experience of managing teams and a track record of delivering against Key Performance Indicators in a highly pressured environment

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Educated to Master's level in relevant health related subject/ professional qualification; or graduate with significant experience and evidence of working at this level Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Conflict resolution training Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant experience of working within complaints or in a customer facing role with track record of answering and resolving queries over the phone Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services Experience of dealing with highly-charged and emotional situations that involve patients, relatives, carers and the public Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams Desirable Experience of managing teams and a track record of delivering against Key Performance Indicators in a highly pressured environment

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Bright Sparks Day Nursery + Pre-school, operated by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at Orpington Hospital, provides childcare for the children of staff working at all sites of the Hospital. The nursery is open from 7:00am to 6:30pm and caters for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

We seek a qualified early years professional with excellent communication skills, who enjoys working with children and their families and who has demonstrable experience of being a dedicated, enthusiastic, empathetic and skilled early years educator.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible to the Nursery Manager for delivering full day care in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2025. You will also be accountable to the group supervisors for supporting children's learning and development through practices aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with all colleagues, support the key person system and take an active role in planning, reviewing, and developing children's individual learning journeys.

The role also involves engaging in ongoing professional development and promoting best practices that enhance outcomes for children and families. Along with all who work at the nursery you will take proactive responsibility for monitoring health and safety within the nursery, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, completing risk assessments, and maintaining accurate records.

If you are passionate about teaching early years and committed to creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for young children, we would love to hear from you

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

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.

Our Health Visiting Service delivers the Healthy Child Programme, supporting families with babies and children under five to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes. Working closely with parents, carers and partner organisations, we provide advice, guidance and practical support on a wide range of topics, including child development, healthy growth, breastfeeding, nutrition, immunisations, emotional wellbeing, parenting challenges, accident prevention and safeguarding.

As part of the Tunbridge Wells Health Visiting Team, you will be based in Tunbridge Wells, covering Paddock Wood and Cranbrook. You'll support children and families in their local communities, delivering clinics and services from children's centres and community venues. We are a friendly, supportive team committed to reducing health inequalities, empowering families and helping children thrive.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of local families while working as part of a passionate and dedicated public health team.

Main duties of the job

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

As a Public Health Assistant, you'll work alongside Health Visitors and Senior Public Health Assistants to support the delivery of services for children and families across Ashford. You'll build positive relationships with families, providing practical support, health promotion and guidance to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.

Your day-to-day activities may include completing universal health and wellbeing reviews for children aged 9-12 months and 2-2 1/2 years, assessing development using the Ages and Stages Questionnaires, weighing and measuring babies and children, and supporting the delivery of Healthy Child Clinics.

You'll also provide information and advice to families, promote the importance of play and early learning, and signpost parents and carers to local services, children's centres, community organisations and support groups.

If you're passionate about working with families, enjoy meeting new people and want a role where every day brings variety and purpose, 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

14 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

Part-time

Reference number

846-8246992-UJ

Job locations

Birchlands Business Centre

Tunbridge Wells,

TN2 5HU

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 child development gained through education, work experience or previous employment.
• A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country

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 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 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 public health assistant
• You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate

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 child development gained through education, work experience or previous employment. A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country 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 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 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 public health assistant You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birchlands Business Centre

Tunbridge Wells,

TN2 5HU

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

Birchlands Business Centre

Tunbridge Wells,

TN2 5HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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