Job summary

Join our team as a Recovery Worker in Wigan. Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in Wigan are looking for a Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Prison In-Reach Recovery Worker, you will play a key role in supporting people affected by substance use within a custodial setting, working predominantly across HMP Forest Bank and HMP Styal. You will build positive, therapeutic relationships with people in prison, providing assessment, recovery planning, harm reduction, structured interventions and ongoing care coordination to support individuals to reduce substance-related harm and progress towards recovery and successful resettlement. Working as part of a multidisciplinary prison team, you will liaise closely with prison staff, healthcare professionals, community services and other partner agencies to ensure continuity of care throughout a person's time in custody and on release. This is a rewarding role where your expertise, compassion and ability to engage people can make a meaningful difference to health, wellbeing, recovery and reducing reoffending. This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via [email protected].

About us

Join our team as a Recovery Worker in Wigan. Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in Wigan are looking for a Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you. Our vibrant services in Wigan and Leigh provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have services in both Wigan and Leigh but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve. We are an integrated drug and alcohol service, delivering an asset based community approach to treatment. We specialise in harm reduction and needle syringe provision, psycho social interventions, opioid substitution treatment, referral to detox and community interventions. Check out what our Wigan and Leigh sites have to offer here. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Physician Associate on a fixed term 12 month contract who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role, within a home visiting capacity between the hours of 10am till 6pm. All Physician Associates within our team are assigned a dedicated GP Mentor within the practice team.

Candidates must have at least two years primary care experience.

This is an exciting opportunity in which you will gain experience in a home visiting service and make a real impact whilst being supported by the multi-disciplinary team. This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within the Primary Care Networks.

BHF are fully committed to ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values. We are also a committed employer under the Disability Confident Scheme. Therefore, should you wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments or assistance you might need in the application or interview process, please contact a member of the HR team at [email protected] and we will be happy to help/

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate should have a Physician Associate Postgraduate Diploma and possess Certification of passing the National Examination, and be a member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP including registration on the Managed Voluntary Register. 2 years' post qualification experience is essential.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible in their approach to work including;

• To undertake your work and provide care to patients via our home visiting service.
• Provide health/disease promotion and prevention advice.
• Using appropriate referral pathways, refer patients to other services,
• Provide patient care; focused history taking, clinical assessment, diagnoses, treatment and evaluation of care.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information. Our team is keen to support Physician Associates with further learning, to meet their interests and support the needs of particular patient demographics within the practice.

About us

Barnsley has established one super Primary Care Network of over 250,000 patients which includes all of GP practices across Barnsley. This is supported by six Neighbourhood Networks building on our successful and existing model of neighbourhood working; this enables us to maintain and focus on the specific needs of each local area whilst allowing integration at a borough wide level.

We offer:

- Competitive salary

- Generous holiday allowance 6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

- Monthly B.E.S.T training event

- NHS pension

- Access to Blue Light card retail discounts

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic Consultant to join our organisation to work in a substantive position as a Consultant Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist.

This post is one of two Consultant Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry posts for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. This post holder will provide clinical leadership for the Hope Unit - Adolescent in-patient service with a focus on assessment / short stay treatments, utilising an acute care pathway (6-8 week admissions).

Main duties of the job

To lead the clinical team in a regional service, providing emergency, urgent and elective multi-disciplinary assessment & treatment for adolescent inpatients with complex or enduring mental health problems. To provide specialist consultation and advice to referring MH teams (CAMHS and Working Age Adult MH Services), Local Authorities and CCG's across the Trust footprint & across the NW, pertaining to young people with complex mental health care needs. To take clinical responsibility for all 12 young people who are inpatient on the unit, & manage a caseload of clients who are receiving direct high intensity input. To adhere to the policies & procedures in support of the caseload, maintaining appropriate clinical records, confidentiality & admin. To work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, participating in & helping to lead in management of referrals, admission & discharge planning, CPA reviews & effective handover to Borough MH teams & Local Authorities & updates for commissioners. To utilise the Care Programme Approach & also The New Mental Health Act, The Children Act & The Mental Capacity Act when req'd. To work in partnership with other professionals/agencies involved in the care of young people, across departmental & organisational boundaries. For further info see full job description.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year PA pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-M195-25-Q

Job locations

Hope Unit Fairfield General Hospital

Bury Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To take clinical responsibility for young people who are inpatients on the Hope unit, and manage a caseload of clients who are receiving direct high intensity input from the unit. To lead the clinical team in a regional service, providing emergency, urgent and elective multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment for adolescent inpatients with complex and enduring mental health problems. Working with the multidisciplinary team, provide comprehensive psychosocial multiaxial diagnostic assessment; formulation and management; assessment of psychiatric and psychological comorbidity; care of comorbid physical health needs; psychoeducation; psychopharmacological interventions and management. To adhere to the policies and procedures in support of the caseload, maintaining appropriate clinical records, confidentiality and administration. To work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, participating in and helping to lead in management of referrals, admission and discharge planning, CPA reviews and effective handover to Borough mental health teams and Local Authorities, and updates for commissioners. To utilise the Care Programme Approach, and also The Mental Health Act, The Children Act and The Mental Capacity Act when required. To work in partnership with other professionals/agencies involved in the care of young people, across departmental and organisational boundaries. To provide specialist consultation and advice to referring mental health teams, Local Authorities and CCGs across the Trust footprint and across the NW Region, pertaining to young people with complex mental health care needs, as and when required. Case load responsibility for community patients will remain with Community CAMHS clinicians and Consultants. To lead in the areas of medical practice in particular, and mental health practice in general using a clinical governance framework. To provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff, and to contribute to the clinical supervision of other practitioners within the department. To provide mutual prospective consultant leave cover with the Horizon Unit colleague. Safeguarding Children - To be alert to, communicate and seek consultation around Child Safeguarding concerns, in line with Trust and Local Authority protocols. To maintain mandatory training needs including Safeguarding competency and awareness.The Trust would support clinical practice development through teaching or research within the field of Adolescent Psychiatry.

Safeguarding and Governance

• To practice within a clinical governance framework and ensure that Trust policies, procedures and protocols are adhered to. To contribute to an annual audit relevant to the post.

• To work closely with Trust colleagues and CAMHS Directorate Senior Leadership team and commissioners, to lead the strategic and operational development of the Complex Care Inpatient service. To ensure that national, local and professional policies, procedures and protocols are adhered to. To be an active member of the CAMHS Directorate and the CAMHS Consultants group. To undertake strategic managerial tasks as appropriate to the post, including membership of the Greater Manchester CAMHS Network Tier 4 Group.

On-Call Responsibilities

First response On Call cover to all the mental health specialties including CAMHS, is provided through the Borough Psychiatric CT on call. Middle Grade CAMHS Psychiatric on call cover is provided through CAMHS ST (ST4 6) at a Trust-wide level, and shared with the Greater Manchester ST rota.

The Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists provide a 3rd On Call Out of Hours service for emergencies regarding young people up to their 16th birthday, on a 1 in 17 Trust wide rota.

The successful applicant will join either the borough Adult Consultant Psychiatry on call rota (frequency 1 in 9) or the Trust Child & Adolescent Consultant Psychiatry on call rota (as above) depending on which sub-speciality the candidate has obtained his/her CCT. Additional remuneration will be provided for On Call availability.

Teaching and Training

The post holder will participate in training, teaching and supervision as appropriate, including the teaching and training of junior medical staff and other health and social care professionals as required. For interested applicants, there are ample opportunities to engage in the MRCPsych teaching programme across the Trust and with Health Education England. We also actively encourage any interested Consultant Psychiatrists to become involved in medical student teaching via existing links with the University Of Manchester. The post holder will also have the opportunity to supervise the Specialty Doctor attached to the Hope Unit.

Audit and Clinical Governance

The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical audit on a regular basis and required to participate fully in clinical governance activities. It is expected that all clinical staff will provide effective input into the Trusts clinical governance

arrangements, and monitor their clinical practice through this process.

All the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in Pennine Care currently meet bi-monthly in order to address business and governance issues, and the post holder will be invited to join this forum.

Research

The Trust has an established Research Unit which is active in undertaking numerous research projects. Within the bounds of a clinical job plan, the post holder can participate in research activities in consultation with the CAMHS Clinical Director, if they are interested. Professor Prathiba Chitsabesan is the Research Lead.

Continuing Professional Development

The successful applicant will be expected to undertake continued professional development (CPD), join a peer CPD group and fulfil CPD requirements of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The post-holder will be expected to attain and maintain good standing with respect to CPD, with The Royal College Of Psychiatrists. The Trust supports and will provide study leave and funding to enable the appointee to undertake CPD, in line with the Consultants Personal Development Plan. Study leave entitlement is in line with national terms and conditions at 10 days per year.

The post holder will be able to seek a consultant mentor. Details of such mentors are available from the Regional Consultants Group.

Job Plans

The post holder will agree a Job Plan under the terms of the new Consultant Contract, with the CAMHS Clinical Director. Appended to this document is a specimen Job Plan, based on full-time employment for 10 PAs. However, should the successful applicant wish to work less than this, the job plan would be amended accordingly, with the distribution of Direct Patient Care and Supporting Activities PAs (programmed activities) remaining proportionate.

Appraisal and Job Plan Review

The post holder will undertake annual job plan review with the CAMHS Clinical Director and participate in annual appraisal, in line with the terms and conditions of the new consultant contract, and Revalidation requirements. Timely bespoke job planning meetings will also take place with the Clinical Director if the post holders job plan changes in between the annual job planning meetings.

Facilities Supporting the Post

The Hope Unit has a designated office for the post holder, which is appropriately equipped for clinical and administrative work. A mobile device (Trust laptop) with appropriate word processing, spreadsheet and database software is provided. This supports remote working and supports access to Trust Intranet and electronic services, email access and Internet.

There is access to suitable diagnostic and recording equipment, which is maintained in good order.

Administrative support is coordinated and provided through a dedicated medical secretary. The medical secretary is line managed by the CAMHS Inpatient Services manager and the Divisional admin manager.

Full library, Internet and Post-Graduate medical facilities are based at the Post-Graduate Medical Centre on the Fairfield General Hospital site. There is also an arrangement for library services to be provided by the library at Prestwich Hospital to Pennine Care staff.

Facilities for necessary work travel will be provided for those candidates who do not drive.

Leave and Cover

The post-holder will be entitled to 32 days annual leave per annum, with enhancements as per Consultant terms and Conditions.

Hope and Horizon Unit Consultant peers mutually coordinate their annual and study leave, provide each other mutual prospective cover and have this approved through the Clinical Director.

Sickness leave and Special leave entitlement is subject to Terms and Conditions of Employment, and also outlined in Trust HR Policy on Managing Attendance both available on Trust Intranet.

Freedom to speak up Guardian: Phil Gordon.

Contact: [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities To take clinical responsibility for young people who are inpatients on the Hope unit, and manage a caseload of clients who are receiving direct high intensity input from the unit. To lead the clinical team in a regional service, providing emergency, urgent and elective multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment for adolescent inpatients with complex and enduring mental health problems. Working with the multidisciplinary team, provide comprehensive psychosocial multiaxial diagnostic assessment; formulation and management; assessment of psychiatric and psychological comorbidity; care of comorbid physical health needs; psychoeducation; psychopharmacological interventions and management. To adhere to the policies and procedures in support of the caseload, maintaining appropriate clinical records, confidentiality and administration. To work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, participating in and helping to lead in management of referrals, admission and discharge planning, CPA reviews and effective handover to Borough mental health teams and Local Authorities, and updates for commissioners. To utilise the Care Programme Approach, and also The Mental Health Act, The Children Act and The Mental Capacity Act when required. To work in partnership with other professionals/agencies involved in the care of young people, across departmental and organisational boundaries. To provide specialist consultation and advice to referring mental health teams, Local Authorities and CCGs across the Trust footprint and across the NW Region, pertaining to young people with complex mental health care needs, as and when required. Case load responsibility for community patients will remain with Community CAMHS clinicians and Consultants. To lead in the areas of medical practice in particular, and mental health practice in general using a clinical governance framework. To provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff, and to contribute to the clinical supervision of other practitioners within the department. To provide mutual prospective consultant leave cover with the Horizon Unit colleague. Safeguarding Children - To be alert to, communicate and seek consultation around Child Safeguarding concerns, in line with Trust and Local Authority protocols. To maintain mandatory training needs including Safeguarding competency and awareness.The Trust would support clinical practice development through teaching or research within the field of Adolescent Psychiatry. Safeguarding and Governance To practice within a clinical governance framework and ensure that Trust policies, procedures and protocols are adhered to. To contribute to an annual audit relevant to the post. To work closely with Trust colleagues and CAMHS Directorate Senior Leadership team and commissioners, to lead the strategic and operational development of the Complex Care Inpatient service. To ensure that national, local and professional policies, procedures and protocols are adhered to. To be an active member of the CAMHS Directorate and the CAMHS Consultants group. To undertake strategic managerial tasks as appropriate to the post, including membership of the Greater Manchester CAMHS Network Tier 4 Group. On-Call Responsibilities First response On Call cover to all the mental health specialties including CAMHS, is provided through the Borough Psychiatric CT on call. Middle Grade CAMHS Psychiatric on call cover is provided through CAMHS ST (ST4 6) at a Trust-wide level, and shared with the Greater Manchester ST rota. The Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists provide a 3rd On Call Out of Hours service for emergencies regarding young people up to their 16th birthday, on a 1 in 17 Trust wide rota. The successful applicant will join either the borough Adult Consultant Psychiatry on call rota (frequency 1 in 9) or the Trust Child & Adolescent Consultant Psychiatry on call rota (as above) depending on which sub-speciality the candidate has obtained his/her CCT. Additional remuneration will be provided for On Call availability. Teaching and Training The post holder will participate in training, teaching and supervision as appropriate, including the teaching and training of junior medical staff and other health and social care professionals as required. For interested applicants, there are ample opportunities to engage in the MRCPsych teaching programme across the Trust and with Health Education England. We also actively encourage any interested Consultant Psychiatrists to become involved in medical student teaching via existing links with the University Of Manchester. The post holder will also have the opportunity to supervise the Specialty Doctor attached to the Hope Unit. Audit and Clinical Governance The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical audit on a regular basis and required to participate fully in clinical governance activities. It is expected that all clinical staff will provide effective input into the Trusts clinical governance arrangements, and monitor their clinical practice through this process. All the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in Pennine Care currently meet bi-monthly in order to address business and governance issues, and the post holder will be invited to join this forum. Research The Trust has an established Research Unit which is active in undertaking numerous research projects. Within the bounds of a clinical job plan, the post holder can participate in research activities in consultation with the CAMHS Clinical Director, if they are interested. Professor Prathiba Chitsabesan is the Research Lead. Continuing Professional Development The successful applicant will be expected to undertake continued professional development (CPD), join a peer CPD group and fulfil CPD requirements of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The post-holder will be expected to attain and maintain good standing with respect to CPD, with The Royal College Of Psychiatrists. The Trust supports and will provide study leave and funding to enable the appointee to undertake CPD, in line with the Consultants Personal Development Plan. Study leave entitlement is in line with national terms and conditions at 10 days per year. The post holder will be able to seek a consultant mentor. Details of such mentors are available from the Regional Consultants Group. Job Plans The post holder will agree a Job Plan under the terms of the new Consultant Contract, with the CAMHS Clinical Director. Appended to this document is a specimen Job Plan, based on full-time employment for 10 PAs. However, should the successful applicant wish to work less than this, the job plan would be amended accordingly, with the distribution of Direct Patient Care and Supporting Activities PAs (programmed activities) remaining proportionate. Appraisal and Job Plan Review The post holder will undertake annual job plan review with the CAMHS Clinical Director and participate in annual appraisal, in line with the terms and conditions of the new consultant contract, and Revalidation requirements. Timely bespoke job planning meetings will also take place with the Clinical Director if the post holders job plan changes in between the annual job planning meetings. Facilities Supporting the Post The Hope Unit has a designated office for the post holder, which is appropriately equipped for clinical and administrative work. A mobile device (Trust laptop) with appropriate word processing, spreadsheet and database software is provided. This supports remote working and supports access to Trust Intranet and electronic services, email access and Internet. There is access to suitable diagnostic and recording equipment, which is maintained in good order. Administrative support is coordinated and provided through a dedicated medical secretary. The medical secretary is line managed by the CAMHS Inpatient Services manager and the Divisional admin manager. Full library, Internet and Post-Graduate medical facilities are based at the Post-Graduate Medical Centre on the Fairfield General Hospital site. There is also an arrangement for library services to be provided by the library at Prestwich Hospital to Pennine Care staff. Facilities for necessary work travel will be provided for those candidates who do not drive. Leave and Cover The post-holder will be entitled to 32 days annual leave per annum, with enhancements as per Consultant terms and Conditions. Hope and Horizon Unit Consultant peers mutually coordinate their annual and study leave, provide each other mutual prospective cover and have this approved through the Clinical Director. Sickness leave and Special leave entitlement is subject to Terms and Conditions of Employment, and also outlined in Trust HR Policy on Managing Attendance both available on Trust Intranet. Freedom to speak up Guardian: Phil Gordon. Contact: [email protected]

Person Specification

Educational Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Published research MRCPsych

Professional/Occupational Qualifications

Essential

• Possession of CCT in either Child & Adolescent Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry, or be within 6 months of achieving this or entered on the GMC Specialist Register
• Section 12 Approval under Mental Health Act 183, or be eligible for approval. Approved Clinician Status.

Desirable

• Other postgraduate degrees e.g. MSc, MD, MRCP etc
• Experience in the use of the Mental Health Act (1983)

Job Training

Essential

• Evidence of possession of competencies as laid out within PMETB higher training curriculum for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, or General Adult psychiatry

Desirable

• Clinical experience / placement or training post within a whole time Adolescent Service

Job Experience

Essential

• Registered for CPD with the RCPsych

Special Aptitudes & Skills - Job Specific

Essential

• Excellent Leadership skills. Commitment to share ideas with colleagues, to develop and improve the service as a whole.
• Ability to work across organisational boundaries
• Ability to work creatively and flexibly with teams around complex client groups.
• Excellent team working skills
• Evidence of audit activity

Desirable

• Prior evidence of strong clinical leadership and / or service development elsewhere
• Evidence of establishing care pathways, and leading creative team work with complex clients
• Published audit

Special Aptitudes & Skills - Communications

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Cultural competency
• Qualities essential to make a good educational supervisor of trainees in psychiatry
• Commitment to training and teaching

Desirable

• Current or past educational supervisor of basic trainee and a specialist registrar
• Evidence of previous experience in teaching

Special Aptitudes & Skills - Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of key legislation NSF, NICE, MHA, MCA, Children Act

Desirable

• Evidence of using these to inform practice

Person Specification Educational Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration Desirable Published research MRCPsych Professional/Occupational Qualifications Essential Possession of CCT in either Child & Adolescent Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry, or be within 6 months of achieving this or entered on the GMC Specialist Register Section 12 Approval under Mental Health Act 183, or be eligible for approval. Approved Clinician Status. Desirable Other postgraduate degrees e.g. MSc, MD, MRCP etc Experience in the use of the Mental Health Act (1983) Job Training Essential Evidence of possession of competencies as laid out within PMETB higher training curriculum for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, or General Adult psychiatry Desirable Clinical experience / placement or training post within a whole time Adolescent Service Job Experience Essential Registered for CPD with the RCPsych Special Aptitudes & Skills - Job Specific Essential Excellent Leadership skills. Commitment to share ideas with colleagues, to develop and improve the service as a whole. Ability to work across organisational boundaries Ability to work creatively and flexibly with teams around complex client groups. Excellent team working skills Evidence of audit activity Desirable Prior evidence of strong clinical leadership and / or service development elsewhere Evidence of establishing care pathways, and leading creative team work with complex clients Published audit Special Aptitudes & Skills - Communications Essential Excellent communication skills Cultural competency Qualities essential to make a good educational supervisor of trainees in psychiatry Commitment to training and teaching Desirable Current or past educational supervisor of basic trainee and a specialist registrar Evidence of previous experience in teaching Special Aptitudes & Skills - Knowledge Essential Awareness of key legislation NSF, NICE, MHA, MCA, Children Act Desirable Evidence of using these to inform practice

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Hope Unit Fairfield General Hospital

Bury Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Hope Unit Fairfield General Hospital

Bury Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to appoint an experience Locum Consultant in Geriatrics to join our Frailty team for a fixed period of 6 months (until April 2027).

We are proud to have an excellent acute frailty service and we have an enthusiastic and dynamic team of Consultants and Associate Specialists working closely together to deliver our overarching Frailty Strategy, aiming to improve the care of all patients living with frailty in Guildford and Waverley.

We are continuing to work to provide seamless care for our patients. For those with emerging or stable frailty we aim to provide standardised proactive Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and for those with frailty crisis, an effective alternative to admission including Urgent Crisis Response (UCR), Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (FSDEC) and Hospital at Home (H@H) / virtual wards.

We have established the Guildford and Waverley Frailty Academy which has embedded education and training across the local system and within the acute Trust. We have developed internal trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Portfolio route training programmes (formerly CESR route) to support workforce development.

We are looking to innovate with local partners in delivery of a local strategy to develop our workforce and make it fit to meet the needs of our ageing population.

Main duties of the job

We would welcome applicants with experience in posts relevant to Geriatric medicine with a wide range of experience in Geriatric medicine specialty areas including community work (Hospital at Home, community wards, proactive care MDTs / clinics), acute frailty, rehabilitation, orthogeriatrics and stroke.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum, DoE. Plus on-call.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-PD-EMF21239

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, including the job plan and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, including the job plan and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatrics (or relevant specialty) via CCT or Portfolio Pathway
• MBBS or equivalent
• Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of interview date
• Educational Supervisor qualification, or willingness to obtain within six months of interview date

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent
• Experience / qualification in clinical leadership.
• An appropriate Higher Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Appraisal qualification

Experience

Essential

• 12 years experience in geriatric medicine or specialties relevant to geriatric medicine
• Wide experience of managing patients with Frailty
• General internal medicine
• Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
• Relevant experience of management of medical emergencies

Desirable

• Active interest in quality improvement or research and commitment to clinical innovation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatrics (or relevant specialty) via CCT or Portfolio Pathway MBBS or equivalent Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of interview date Educational Supervisor qualification, or willingness to obtain within six months of interview date Desirable MRCP or equivalent Experience / qualification in clinical leadership. An appropriate Higher Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) Appraisal qualification Experience Essential 12 years experience in geriatric medicine or specialties relevant to geriatric medicine Wide experience of managing patients with Frailty General internal medicine Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership Relevant experience of management of medical emergencies Desirable Active interest in quality improvement or research and commitment to clinical innovation

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Assistant SLT (band 4): 30 hours per week

This role is based in our Complex Needs SLT team providing advice and support to children with complex needs and their families across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

As an assistant speech and language therapist in the team you will be supporting our SLT's to deliver a range of interventions across community venues such as homes, clinics, nurseries, special and mainstream schools.

The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service aims to maximise the potential of childrento communicate in the environments and languages in which they need to function, includingrelated impairments of eating and drinking.

This is an opportunity to join our innovative Speech and Language Therapy service at an exciting time of transformation. You will be well supported and supervised by Specialist SLT's, with many opportunities for peer support.

Main duties of the job

Working across settings such as children's homes, clinics, community venues, nurseries and schools, you will have extensive relevant experience of working with children with significant SEN and associated speech, language and communication difficulties. Some experience of working with children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems (High and Low Tech) is essential.

You will have a relevant qualification at equivalent level of NVQ Level 3 and be able to demonstrate an ability to work flexibly, motivate others, show initiative, and work as part of a team under the direction of a Speech & Language Therapist. You should have a working knowledge of safeguarding children.

You will be responsible for managing your own clinical diary, so strong organisation and prioritisation skills are needed.

You will be working within a supportive team that are committed to your personal development through appraisal and clinical supervision. You will have support and CPD opportunities across the Children's Speech & Language Therapy service.

About us

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.

As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.

We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.

If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!

#TeamNottsHC

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

787-26-GH

Job locations

Children's Development Centre

City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be working closely with Speech & Language Therapists and other Assistants to deliver speech and language interventions to children and families.

As a member of the complex needs team, you will provide communication support for some of the service's most complex children, including children those who are non-speaking.

The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist speech, language, and communication interventions to an individual caseload within the Complex Needs Team, under the supervision of an SLT, according to the individual needs of each child/young person and their families.

You will work closely with families and other agencies to ascertain an effective multi-disciplinary approach to communication and dysphagia management and care.

You will provide supervision and/or mentoring of newly qualified staff, Assistant Speech & Language Therapists and students as appropriate.

You will undertake administrative duties related to your specific work.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be working closely with Speech & Language Therapists and other Assistants to deliver speech and language interventions to children and families. As a member of the complex needs team, you will provide communication support for some of the service's most complex children, including children those who are non-speaking. The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist speech, language, and communication interventions to an individual caseload within the Complex Needs Team, under the supervision of an SLT, according to the individual needs of each child/young person and their families. You will work closely with families and other agencies to ascertain an effective multi-disciplinary approach to communication and dysphagia management and care. You will provide supervision and/or mentoring of newly qualified staff, Assistant Speech & Language Therapists and students as appropriate. You will undertake administrative duties related to your specific work. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRelevant qualification at equivalent level of NVQ level 3
• oGeneral education to GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Training

Essential

• Evidence of relevant courses or personal development related to child development/working with children
• Evidence of relevant courses or personal development in the area of communication

Desirable

• Additional training related to supporting children's communication difficulties e.g. Makaton, PECS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children with additional needs
• Experience of working with children and their families
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team or teams

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of using AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) approaches
• Experience of working within therapy services
• Experience of working with children with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Experience of working in schools

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of normal child development (including speech and language development)
• Knowledge of a range of Speech, language and communication difficulties and how to support these, including signs and symbols
• Awareness of the impact communication difficulties may have on the ability of children to function in their every-day life.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Ability to analyse children's responses to therapy and to accurately feed back observations to an SLT
• Ability to work within their competency and seek support as appropriate
• Able to work independently to plan, prioritise and organise workload

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRelevant qualification at equivalent level of NVQ level 3 oGeneral education to GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Training Essential Evidence of relevant courses or personal development related to child development/working with children Evidence of relevant courses or personal development in the area of communication Desirable Additional training related to supporting children's communication difficulties e.g. Makaton, PECS Experience Essential Experience of working with children with additional needs Experience of working with children and their families Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team or teams Desirable Experience of working within the NHS Experience of using AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) approaches Experience of working within therapy services Experience of working with children with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Experience of working in schools Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of normal child development (including speech and language development) Knowledge of a range of Speech, language and communication difficulties and how to support these, including signs and symbols Awareness of the impact communication difficulties may have on the ability of children to function in their every-day life. Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills Ability to analyse children's responses to therapy and to accurately feed back observations to an SLT Ability to work within their competency and seek support as appropriate Able to work independently to plan, prioritise and organise workload Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Development Centre

City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Development Centre

City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you motivated with excellent organisation and communication skills? Do you want to make a difference to support people to live longer and healthier lives? Do you have an interest in frailty?

Havering Liberty Primary Care Network is looking to appoint a Social Prescriber who has an interest in working with older individuals living with frailty or complex needs to live longer and healthier lives. The post holder will be part of an already established Social Prescribing team and will join our current Frailty Social Prescriber in supporting our PCN-Aligned Community Team (PACT), which consists of an Enhanced Nurse and Nursing Associate. PACT completes home visits to proactively undertake comprehensive geriatric assessments and LTC reviews, delivering high-quality, personalised and anticipatory care to promote rehabilitation and prevent deterioration. The Frailty Social Prescriber will build a strong understanding of the services available to support these patients and their carers holistically. They will work closely with the PCN multidisciplinary team, GP practices and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to meet the needs of patients, families and carers.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support older people living with frailty to live longer, healthier lives. They will work closely with Liberty PCNs five GP practices, the wider PCN team, the local authority, including social care and housing, and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise organisations to ensure individuals receive appropriate, coordinated support.

The Frailty Social Prescriber will assist patients whose care is coordinated by the PCN Aligned Community Team (PACT). PACT serves as a single point of contact for individuals and carers, coordinating the provision of comprehensive, integrated care in collaboration with other services and professionals, such as specialist community teams, social prescribers, voluntary sector organisations, and primary care. The responsibility of the Frailty Social Prescriber is to develop an understanding of services that can support patients and carers from a holistic perspective.

The post holder will work with individuals from various cultural and social backgrounds. The ability to perform effectively in a diverse and occasionally demanding environment is required.

About us

We are a collaborative neighbourhood healthcare network of five General Practices serving the population with an extended multi-disciplinary team seeking to provide accessible, patient-centred, and high-quality primary care services that promote the health and well-being of our community and our workforce.

The PCN supports numerous innovative projects, looking to improve the health and well-being of our community, e.g. Social Prescriber projects supporting High Intensity Users, bereaved family/friends of recently deceased patients and identifying carers to complete welfare checks.

The Leadership Team of Havering Liberty PCN is headed by the Clinical Director. This team includes the Strategy and Transformation Manager and the PCN Operations Manager and Digital Facilitator working in collaboration with Leads for each practice within the PCN. The PCN receives support from Havering Health Ltd, its GP Federation, which employs the PCN workforce. The GP Federation plays a crucial role in providing innovative, high-quality, and responsible healthcare services to the residents of Havering.

Job summary

The Nurse Endoscopistis responsible forproviding a high-quality, autonomous endoscopic service within the Endoscopy Unit. The post holder will independently assess, diagnose,treatand manage patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures within their scope of practice.

The Nurse Endoscopist will contribute to service development, clinical governance, education,auditand quality improvement initiatives, ensuring care is evidence-based, safe and patient-centered.

Main duties of the job

Independently perform upper and/or lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, including:

Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD)

Flexible sigmoidoscopy

Colonoscopy (where appropriately accredited)

Obtain informed consentin accordance withTrust policies.

Undertake comprehensive patient assessment before, during and after procedures.

Recogniseabnormalities and determineappropriate managementplans.

Request and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.

Perform therapeutic procedures within competency and agreed scope of practice.

Manage clinical complications and emergency situations appropriately.

Communicate findings and outcomes effectively to patients and multidisciplinary teams.

Ensureaccurateandtimelyclinical documentation.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job summary

THIS RECRUITMENT DAY WILL TAKE PLACE ON 9th OCTOBER 2026 AT NEWHAM HOSPITAL.

Join us at Newham University Hospital and take the next step in your healthcare journey as a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference to patients and their families during some of the most important moments of their lives. You'll join a supportive, compassionate workforce where your kindness, reliability and dedication truly matter.

At our interview day on October 9th 2026, if successful you will have a chance to select areas of preference but we currently have vacancies on our ECAM wards. Those that are applying and want to take up extra payment via bank partners, there will be information provided on this also. This is your opportunity to learn more about the diverse environments you could work in, ask questions, and discover where you feel you can thrive. Whether you're building on previous experience or looking to take the next step in your healthcare career, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You'll receive comprehensive training and continuous professional development that will strengthen your portfolio to support future goals you may have or working on. Along with our WeCare Values at Bart's Health we strive on teamwork, learning and high-quality patient care which is at the heart of everything we do.

If you're compassionate, motivated and ready to grow, this is your chance to be part of a team that will support your development and value the contribution you make every day.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8287708NUH

Job locations

Newham University Hospital

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (English and Math's GCSEs or equivalent.)
• Evidence of ongoing personal development.

Desirable

• Level 2 support worker Apprenticeship

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Experience of dealing with the public.

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of health and safety at work. e.g: manual handling skills, infection control measures.
• Ability to collect and exchange factual information and data to the multidisciplinary team and ensure data accuracy.3

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of providing high quality care.
• To be aware of incident reporting systems and escalation processes.
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of good organizational skills
• Self-motivated to work under minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Basic keyboard/ computer skills (e.g. ability to enter patient data onto computer records).
• Contributes to updating patient records
• To always protect and maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance policies and procedures

Desirable

• Prepared to undertake further training to develop the necessary competencies and skills.
• Depending on specific service arrangements, to supervise and train more junior staff.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent. Basic literacy and numeracy skills (English and Math's GCSEs or equivalent.) Evidence of ongoing personal development. Desirable Level 2 support worker Apprenticeship Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical healthcare setting. Experience of dealing with the public. Knowledge Essential Awareness of health and safety at work. e.g: manual handling skills, infection control measures. Ability to collect and exchange factual information and data to the multidisciplinary team and ensure data accuracy.3 Skills Essential Evidence of providing high quality care. To be aware of incident reporting systems and escalation processes. Evidence of effective interpersonal skills. Evidence of good organizational skills Self-motivated to work under minimal direct supervision. Ability to work as part of a team Good communication skills, written and verbal. Basic keyboard/ computer skills (e.g. ability to enter patient data onto computer records). Contributes to updating patient records To always protect and maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance policies and procedures Desirable Prepared to undertake further training to develop the necessary competencies and skills. Depending on specific service arrangements, to supervise and train more junior staff.

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?

Your Role

Role:Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

Hours: F/T 5 days per week

Salary:£34,527 per year

Service Line: Female Personality Disorder

Summary of the site: Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.

The hospitals services have been requested and agreed by local and regional NHS bodies to meet the urgent demand for specialist mental health services within Kent. The aim is to ensure that local people can be treated close to home and as near as possible to their friends and family.

Summary of the ward: Roseacre Ward is a 16 bed personality disorder service for women, based at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, our state-of-the-art facility situated in the Kent Medical Campus. The aim of the service is to support service users manage their mental health, develop coping strategies, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for a return to independent living. Roseacre Ward provides a care pathway for service users who are preparing to step down to community living and uses a recovery focused model.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass OT assessments, treatment and management of patients within the service.In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT-led service that meets service users needs. This will be based upon the occupational therapy process, of assessment, intervention and review of occupational need. The focus on this service is community living and functional and coping skills.

MDT: There is a highly experienced Multi-Disciplinary Team is made up of a consultant psychiatrist, specialty doctor, occupational therapist, psychotherapist, assistant psychologist, social worker, registered mental health nurses and healthcare assistants.

Caseload: There are 16 beds on the ward. You will have the support of a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant, who you will be responsible for their supervision.

You will receive monthly supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist and support from weekly 1:1 meetings with your supervisor.

Other OTs on site: The Occupational Therapy team is made up of 3 other OTs including a qualified OT, Senior OT and a Head OT. There are in total 4 OT Assistants including your ward. The team is very supportive and is committed to developing you as a person and clinician.

Unique Selling Point: The ward features a sensory room which is a vital part of the wards strategy of supporting patients in their emotional regulation.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Across our 11 different service lines, we have evidence-based established models of care to ensure we provide the highest quality care and support.

Our dedicated and expert teams of over 10 000 employees, support over 2800 individuals in a range of services across England, Scotland and Wales. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care, through co-production, recovery and rehabilitation.

With over 150 Occupational Therapists, we work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,527 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPB7D11209

Job locations

Maidstone

ME14 5FT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?

About Us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Cygnet encourages applications from newly qualified, or soon to be qualified, Occupational Therapists. Cygnet is a great place to launch your career in Occupational Therapy, offering lots of learning opportunities and support. We provide a monthly Band 5 development programme, a 12-month OT preceptorship supported by your supervisor with peer support from other Band 5s too, and weekly 1:1s with your supervisor to help you feel empowered and supported in your role. Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?

Your Role

Role:Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

Hours: F/T 5 days per week

Salary:£34,527 per year

Service Line:Female Personality Disorder

Summary of the site:Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidst one.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.

The hospital is split into four distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:

Roseacre WardHighly Specialised Personality Disorder service for womenKingswood WardHigh Dependency Rehabilitation service for menBearsted WardSpecialist PICU Service for MenSaltwood WardMale low secure ward

The hospitals services have been requested and agreed by local and regional NHS bodies to meet the urgent demand for specialist mental health services within Kent. The aim is to ensure that local people can be treated close to home and as near as possible to their friends and family.

Summary of the ward: Roseacre Ward is a 16 bed personality disorder service for women, based at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, our state-of-the-art facility situated in the Kent Medical Campus. The aim of the service is to support service users manage their mental health, develop coping strategies, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for a return to independent living. Roseacre Ward provides a care pathway for service users who are preparing to step down to community living and uses a recovery focused model.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass OT assessments, treatment and management of patients within the service.In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT-led service that meets service users needs. This will be based upon the occupational therapy process, of assessment, intervention and review of occupational need. The focus on this service is community living and functional and coping skills.

MDT:There is a highly experienced Multi-Disciplinary Team is made up of a consultant psychiatrist, specialty doctor, occupational therapist, psychotherapist, assistant psychologist, social worker, registered mental health nurses and healthcare assistants.

Caseload:There are 16 beds on the ward. You will have the support of a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant, who you will be responsible for their supervision.

You will receive monthly supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist and support from weekly 1:1 meetings with your supervisor.

Other OTs on site: The Occupational Therapy team is made up of 3 other OTs including a qualified OT, Senior OT and a Head OT. There are in total 4 OT Assistants including your ward. The team is very supportive and is committed to developing you as a person and clinician.

Unique Selling Point: The ward features a sensory room which is a vital part of the wards strategy of supporting patients in their emotional regulation.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

• We care about people in our services
• Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor
• Induction & service line training in area of specialism
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Relocation package available
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Hannah Dunlop - [email protected]

RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*R ecruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

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If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

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Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?About UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Cygnet encourages applications from newly qualified, or soon to be qualified, Occupational Therapists. Cygnet is a great place to launch your career in Occupational Therapy, offering lots of learning opportunities and support. We provide a monthly Band 5 development programme, a 12-month OT preceptorship supported by your supervisor with peer support from other Band 5s too, and weekly 1:1s with your supervisor to help you feel empowered and supported in your role. Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?Your RoleRole:Occupational Therapist (Band 5)Hours: F/T 5 days per week Salary:£34,527 per yearService Line:Female Personality DisorderSummary of the site:Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidst one.Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.The hospital is split into four distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:Roseacre WardHighly Specialised Personality Disorder service for womenKingswood WardHigh Dependency Rehabilitation service for menBearsted WardSpecialist PICU Service for MenSaltwood WardMale low secure wardThe hospitals services have been requested and agreed by local and regional NHS bodies to meet the urgent demand for specialist mental health services within Kent. The aim is to ensure that local people can be treated close to home and as near as possible to their friends and family.Summary of the ward: Roseacre Ward is a 16 bed personality disorder service for women, based at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, our state-of-the-art facility situated in the Kent Medical Campus. The aim of the service is to support service users manage their mental health, develop coping strategies, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for a return to independent living. Roseacre Ward provides a care pathway for service users who are preparing to step down to community living and uses a recovery focused model.As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass OT assessments, treatment and management of patients within the service.In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT-led service that meets service users needs. This will be based upon the occupational therapy process, of assessment, intervention and review of occupational need. The focus on this service is community living and functional and coping skills.MDT:There is a highly experienced Multi-Disciplinary Team is made up of a consultant psychiatrist, specialty doctor, occupational therapist, psychotherapist, assistant psychologist, social worker, registered mental health nurses and healthcare assistants.Caseload:There are 16 beds on the ward. You will have the support of a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant, who you will be responsible for their supervision.You will receive monthly supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist and support from weekly 1:1 meetings with your supervisor.Other OTs on site: The Occupational Therapy team is made up of 3 other OTs including a qualified OT, Senior OT and a Head OT. There are in total 4 OT Assistants including your ward. The team is very supportive and is committed to developing you as a person and clinician.Unique Selling Point: The ward features a sensory room which is a vital part of the wards strategy of supporting patients in their emotional regulation.Occupational Therapy DirectorateUnder the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.5 reasons why you should make an application today We care about people in our services Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor Induction & service line training in area of specialism Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.Cygnet Health Care Benefits Free parking Free meals for staff on duty Relocation package available Group pension plan helping you save for your future NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts) Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice. Plus much moreA career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Hannah Dunlop - [email protected]RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.*R ecruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

Person Specification

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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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Maidstone

ME14 5FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Maidstone

ME14 5FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST5-7) to replace a current gap in service provision for twelve months. The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for women in Maternity & Gynaecology. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active rolein the general workload of the department. The post-holder will be expected to take part equally with other trainee in such a rota with EWTD with retrospective cover. The post will be based at the Princess Royal site of Kings College Hospital and the proposed time table is attached. Some cross site working to encourage full integration of the departments may be required in the future. The On-Call commitment is for a 1:8 rota. As a junior employee of the Trust, you will work in close cooperation with, and support other clinical, medical professional, and managerialcolleagues in providing high-quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Although the post is not recognised by the Royal College of Gynaecologist as training posts, they offer excellent educational opportunities and the successful applicant will be given the sameeducational opportunities. Applications are welcome from senior residents keen on pursuing portfolio pathway for CESR.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for a Trust Senior Clinical Fellow post in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to be based at the Princess Royal University Hospital of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to commence in April 2026 for a 12 month fixed term contract, which may be renewed. The post holder will be on-call (with ST1-2 and ST3-5) as part of the Junior O&G rota which is EWTD compliant and providesprotected time for teaching. Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced imaging professional to join the Radiology Care Group as Interim Head of Imaging Services.

Working alongside the Clinical Director and Radiology General Manager, the post holder will provide senior operational and professional leadership for clinical imaging services across the Trust. They will lead and support the non-medical clinical imaging workforce, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality and patient-centred services.

The role has a broad portfolio encompassing operational performance, workforce leadership, clinical governance and IR(ME)R, service improvement, education and professional development. The successful candidate will provide visible and inclusive leadership while supporting the continued development and transformation of imaging services across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

The Interim Head of Imaging Services will provide senior operational and professional leadership for clinical imaging services across all Trust sites, working in partnership with the Clinical Director and Radiology General Manager.

The post holder will lead the non-medical clinical imaging workforce, with responsibility for workforce planning and development, operational performance, demand and capacity, and the effective use of imaging resources.

A key responsibility will be providing professional leadership for clinical governance, quality and patient safety, including the implementation and ongoing management of IR(ME)R and oversight of clinical and operational risk.

The role will lead service improvement and transformation, including new models of care, digital innovation and workforce development, while contributing to financial sustainability, business and capital planning.

The post holder will provide visible, inclusive leadership and represent Radiology across the Trust and with external partners.

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

Dispensary

The post holder will assist the dispensary team in the delivery of the day to day activities in the dispensary. They will carry out duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The post holder is primarily responsible for dispensing discharge and inpatient medication, as well as outpatient medication and other "housekeeping" duties.

Aseptic Services

The post holder will assist in the preparation and dispensing of aseptically produced products in isolators. The post holder will assist with the daily monitoring and cleaning of isolators and the monitoring of the clean room. The post holder will assist with the ordering of drugs and components.

Stores

The post includes general duties within the Pharmacy distribution service including receiving goods, carrying out ward top ups, and issuing stock to wards, carried out under the supervision of the Pharmacy Distribution Services Manager.

Main duties of the job

Dispensary

o To ensure the safe, effective and economical use of drugs for all patients in the Trust.

o To be able to follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

o To be able to dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication accurately.

o To contribute to wider policies that have an impact within the pharmacy department and across the Trust

Aseptics

o To tidy, clean and disinfect the Aseptic Services environment and equipment according to local SOPs. This may involve an early start.

o To assist with the environmental monitoring in Aseptic services.

o To produce and keep such records as defined by local SOP, and as required by the Lead Technician.

o To comply with departmental Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements of dress and hygiene relating to working in aseptic services.

Stores & Distribution

o Follows laid down procedures for the issuing of medicines to wards and departments.

o Follow procedures for the Investigation/Retrieval of products from the Pharmacy Automated System(s) if errors occur

o To accept and sign receipt for deliveries of pharmaceutical products from suppliers, checking that delivery is for the pharmacy department.

o To accurately use the computer system to receive goods into the pharmacy store.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being 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. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Band 6 Rotational Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic team.

18 months fixed term contract to backfill EPR project.

About the role

As a key member of our clinical pharmacy service, you'll help patients get the most from their medicines, provide expert advice to medical and nursing colleagues, and support safe, effective prescribing across a range of clinical areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical, leadership and service-improvement skills within a supportive rotational structure.

What we're looking for

Hospital pharmacy experience - or due to qualify as a pharmacist in August 2026

Community pharmacists are welcome to apply

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively

Ability to work well under pressure in a busy clinical environment

A proactive approach to professional development

If you're passionate about high-quality patient care and ready to take the next step in your clinical pharmacy career, we'd love to hear from you.To apply for this role, you must be registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacist and have some hospital pharmacy experience. Full training and support will be provided

Main duties of the job

To deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across the Trust by providing patient-centred pharmaceutical care, supporting safe and effective medicines use, and contributing to the development, education, and continuous improvement of pharmacy services. The post holder will rotate through key operational and clinical areas, undertake dispensing and checking duties, provide medicines information and prescribing support, participate in audits and clinical trials work, contribute to training and mentoring, and take part in evening, weekend, bank holiday, and on-call rotas. They must maintain GPhC registration and adhere to all Trust and Pharmacy policies while supporting service provision across all Trust sites.

About us

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

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

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

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

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

203-SS1223

Job locations

South Warwickshire University NHS foundation Trust (Warwick Hospital)

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in all aspects of the pharmacy service provided to the Trust and others to which a service is provided, with a particular emphasis on clinical pharmacy services.

To provide a high level of individualised packages of pharmaceutical care to some out-patients (others being served by our wholly owned subsidiary), and to in-patients on the wards which are allocated, involving senior pharmacy staff to advise when considered appropriate.

To gain experience and knowledge in all areas of the pharmacy service by rotating through the different areas of pharmacy practice and clinical service.

To advise medical, nursing and other healthcare staff where necessary on the therapeutic use and risk minimisation in the use of drugs and on legislation and guidance in the proper use of medicines.

To participate in the provision of medicines information services in the Trust, responding to requests for medicines information and advice from healthcare professionals and patients.

To undertake duties as a pharmacist within the dispensary, including dispensing when necessary, providing clinical and final checking and providing advice to patients on the correct use of their medicines.

If agreed, and after appropriate training, to provide a prescription transcription service to assist in the efficient admission and discharge of patients from the Trusts hospitals.

To participate in clinical audit work both within the Pharmacy and in multi - disciplinary settings, as necessary.

To be involved in the pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials and the use of other unlicensed drug use where appropriate.To participate actively and fully in the programme of development of pharmacy and medicines management services.

To contribute to the in-service training of pharmacy staff, other healthcare staff and patient groups where appropriate.

To support and act as a role model and mentor for Foundation Training Pharmacists (FTP).

To participate, as necessary, in weekday end-of-the-day working to ensure that an appropriately responsive pharmacy service is provided to the patients of the Trust.

To take part, on rotation, in the provision of an on call from home emergency service out-of-hours, for which the appropriate compensation is granted.

To participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday working rotas.

To gain the postgraduate clinical Diploma through sponsored study (some of which will be done out of hours and / or at home) and workplace experience, supported by a workplace mentor, University attendance (on day release or block release) and tutorship. This only applies to permanent contracts.

To carry out any other duties as may be required within the nature and grade of the post.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc.

The post holder will be required to hold, and to continue to hold, registration as a pharmacist with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council.

The post holder will be required to adhere to and perpetuate Trust and Pharmacy policies and procedures.

The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at / visit other hospitals in the Trust(s) as necessary.

The post holder will need to have satisfactory eyesight to be able to use visual display units, and to undergo testing to confirm this if required.

In order to be on call from home, and to visit other units served, the post holder will ideally have their own transport and motor insurance for business use.

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment, is not exhaustive and serves as a guide to the main tasks, envisaged at the time of drafting. As such this job description will change and evolve in accordance with the pharmacy services needs.

Job description Job responsibilities To participate in all aspects of the pharmacy service provided to the Trust and others to which a service is provided, with a particular emphasis on clinical pharmacy services. To provide a high level of individualised packages of pharmaceutical care to some out-patients (others being served by our wholly owned subsidiary), and to in-patients on the wards which are allocated, involving senior pharmacy staff to advise when considered appropriate. To gain experience and knowledge in all areas of the pharmacy service by rotating through the different areas of pharmacy practice and clinical service. To advise medical, nursing and other healthcare staff where necessary on the therapeutic use and risk minimisation in the use of drugs and on legislation and guidance in the proper use of medicines. To participate in the provision of medicines information services in the Trust, responding to requests for medicines information and advice from healthcare professionals and patients. To undertake duties as a pharmacist within the dispensary, including dispensing when necessary, providing clinical and final checking and providing advice to patients on the correct use of their medicines. If agreed, and after appropriate training, to provide a prescription transcription service to assist in the efficient admission and discharge of patients from the Trusts hospitals. To participate in clinical audit work both within the Pharmacy and in multi - disciplinary settings, as necessary. To be involved in the pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials and the use of other unlicensed drug use where appropriate.To participate actively and fully in the programme of development of pharmacy and medicines management services. To contribute to the in-service training of pharmacy staff, other healthcare staff and patient groups where appropriate. To support and act as a role model and mentor for Foundation Training Pharmacists (FTP). To participate, as necessary, in weekday end-of-the-day working to ensure that an appropriately responsive pharmacy service is provided to the patients of the Trust. To take part, on rotation, in the provision of an on call from home emergency service out-of-hours, for which the appropriate compensation is granted. To participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday working rotas. To gain the postgraduate clinical Diploma through sponsored study (some of which will be done out of hours and / or at home) and workplace experience, supported by a workplace mentor, University attendance (on day release or block release) and tutorship. This only applies to permanent contracts. To carry out any other duties as may be required within the nature and grade of the post. To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc. To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc. The post holder will be required to hold, and to continue to hold, registration as a pharmacist with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council. The post holder will be required to adhere to and perpetuate Trust and Pharmacy policies and procedures. The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at / visit other hospitals in the Trust(s) as necessary. The post holder will need to have satisfactory eyesight to be able to use visual display units, and to undergo testing to confirm this if required. In order to be on call from home, and to visit other units served, the post holder will ideally have their own transport and motor insurance for business use. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment, is not exhaustive and serves as a guide to the main tasks, envisaged at the time of drafting. As such this job description will change and evolve in accordance with the pharmacy services needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in pharmacy (or equiv)
• Professional registration in the UK as a Pharmacist through the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Able to demonstrate Continuing Professional Development to meet statutory requirements

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist

Desirable

• Hospital work experience through the Foundation Training year or other means

Skills

Essential

• The level of competency (clinical ability/ knowledge) necessary for the post
• Understanding of hospital pharmacy and its future agenda
• Accurate dispensing/ clinical checking skills
• Knowledge of medicines legislation
• Competent in the use of e-mail, word processing, spread sheets, PowerPoint

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Has obtained or is able and willing to undertake postgraduate study for the Clinical Diploma
• An enthusiastic and flexible team worker
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to be involved in developing services
• Sound professional judgement
• Able to create a rapport with the interview panel

Other

Essential

• Able and willing to participate in the out-of-hours service
• Use of motorised transport and insured for business use will be necessary unless willing to come into residence at own expense when on call
• Able and willing to work on weekday late duties, Saturdays Sundays and Bank holidays (on rota)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's degree in pharmacy (or equiv) Professional registration in the UK as a Pharmacist through the General Pharmaceutical Council Able to demonstrate Continuing Professional Development to meet statutory requirements Experience Essential Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist Desirable Hospital work experience through the Foundation Training year or other means Skills Essential The level of competency (clinical ability/ knowledge) necessary for the post Understanding of hospital pharmacy and its future agenda Accurate dispensing/ clinical checking skills Knowledge of medicines legislation Competent in the use of e-mail, word processing, spread sheets, PowerPoint Personal Qualities Essential Has obtained or is able and willing to undertake postgraduate study for the Clinical Diploma An enthusiastic and flexible team worker Strong written and verbal communication skills Willingness to be involved in developing services Sound professional judgement Able to create a rapport with the interview panel Other Essential Able and willing to participate in the out-of-hours service Use of motorised transport and insured for business use will be necessary unless willing to come into residence at own expense when on call Able and willing to work on weekday late duties, Saturdays Sundays and Bank holidays (on rota)

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Warwickshire University NHS foundation Trust (Warwick Hospital)

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Warwickshire University NHS foundation Trust (Warwick Hospital)

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Opportunity for a registered nurse with skills in palliative / end of life care, wound care, catheter care and urgent community 2 hour response for patients and a strong desire to further develop your community nursing skills and experience.

You will be required to work over a 7 day working week including weekends and will be hard working, motivated, with excellent communication skills. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in holistic assessment, to demonstrate that you use your initiative and have a keen interest in working with this group of patients. You must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

You will support staff working at a band 3 and 4 level, along with students and apprentices.

Due to the unplanned nature of the role we would recommend newly qualified staff to not apply.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team you will be required:o To work within the Urgent Community Response Team to prevent unnecessaryadmission to hospital.o To assess and prescribe care pathways for patients in a crisis situation withlong term conditions, the frail & elderly, palliative and end of life care and/orrehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence wherepossible, with support from Senior colleagues within the wider UrgentCommunity Response Team.o To act as the patients advocate, facilitating choice and patient empowerment.o To provide evidence based clinical/therapeutic interventions based on "bestpractice".o To work within the Urgent Community Response Team to support earlydischarge from hospital.o To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agenciesto provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.o To triage referrals on a rotational basis for the Urgent Community Response Team.

About us

The post can be based at the new dedicated district nursing "Hive" building at the Norwich Community Hospital. You will be working closely with the other professionals with the urgent community response and virtual ward as well as link in with the planned community nursing teams. This dynamic and busy team require keen and motivated Nurses to provide assessment and quality interventions, in particular unplanned care to the population of patients restricted to receiving care in their homes.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

839-8134720-GP-A

Job locations

Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities.As part of the Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team you will be required:To work within the Urgent Community Response Team to prevent unnecessaryadmission to hospital.To assess and prescribe care pathways for patients in a crisis situation withlong term conditions, the frail & elderly, palliative and end of life care and/orrehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence wherepossible, with support from Senior colleagues within the wider UrgentCommunity Response Team.To act as the patients advocate, facilitating choice and patient empowerment.To provide evidence based clinical/therapeutic interventions based on bestpractice.To work within the Urgent Community Response Team to support earlydischarge from hospital.To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agenciesto provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.To triage referrals on a rotational basis for the Urgent Community ResponseTeam.

ClinicalThe post holder will:1.Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and developtreatment/care pathways that may need to be delivered from a range of options.2.Follow a holistic assessment, devise an individualised care pathway for eachpatient, modifying it as required.3.Be aware of Assistive Technology and utilise where required.4.Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitiveinformation to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis andtreatment plan.5.Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mentalcapacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations requireadjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.6.Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers,incorporating motivation, encouragement and confidence building to enablepatients to engage in their treatment/care/management plan.7.Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health careprofessionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and careco-ordinated appropriately.8.Be required to undertake risk assessments and act upon them appropriately.9.Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. GoldStandard Framework.10.Ensure activity data and clinical information is recorded on SystmOne andcompleted on a daily basis.11.Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment andfine tools, advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills.12.Order equipment and supplies via the electronic ordering systems used withinthe team.13.Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.14.Be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis,therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties & Responsibilities.As part of the Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team you will be required:To work within the Urgent Community Response Team to prevent unnecessaryadmission to hospital.To assess and prescribe care pathways for patients in a crisis situation withlong term conditions, the frail & elderly, palliative and end of life care and/orrehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence wherepossible, with support from Senior colleagues within the wider UrgentCommunity Response Team.To act as the patients advocate, facilitating choice and patient empowerment.To provide evidence based clinical/therapeutic interventions based on bestpractice.To work within the Urgent Community Response Team to support earlydischarge from hospital.To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agenciesto provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.To triage referrals on a rotational basis for the Urgent Community ResponseTeam. ClinicalThe post holder will:1.Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and developtreatment/care pathways that may need to be delivered from a range of options.2.Follow a holistic assessment, devise an individualised care pathway for eachpatient, modifying it as required.3.Be aware of Assistive Technology and utilise where required.4.Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitiveinformation to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis andtreatment plan.5.Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mentalcapacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations requireadjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.6.Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers,incorporating motivation, encouragement and confidence building to enablepatients to engage in their treatment/care/management plan.7.Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health careprofessionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and careco-ordinated appropriately.8.Be required to undertake risk assessments and act upon them appropriately.9.Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. GoldStandard Framework.10.Ensure activity data and clinical information is recorded on SystmOne andcompleted on a daily basis.11.Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment andfine tools, advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills.12.Order equipment and supplies via the electronic ordering systems used withinthe team.13.Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.14.Be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis,therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or 1st Level Degree
• RN Qualification
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Assessor/mentorship Preparation; ENB 998 or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working within the community or acute setting
• Attendance at in-house training and short courses

Desirable

• Admission avoidance experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Highly motivated
• Able to provide high standards of care
• Tact and diplomacy
• Empathy and sensitivity
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Concentrate when undertaking patient care and inputting data/patient records
• Team player
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Professional appearance
• Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
• Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• Be reliable
• Manoeuvre patients using handling aids

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults

Other

Essential

• The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary.
• Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
• This is a 7 day a week service and some weekend working will be expected. Hours of service delivery, 8am-8pm, 365 days per year

Communication

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good observational & reporting skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or 1st Level Degree RN Qualification Current NMC Registration Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Assessor/mentorship Preparation; ENB 998 or Equivalent Experience Essential Evidence of working within the community or acute setting Attendance at in-house training and short courses Desirable Admission avoidance experience Skills Essential Good communication skills Highly motivated Able to provide high standards of care Tact and diplomacy Empathy and sensitivity Ability to use own initiative Ability to manage stressful situations Concentrate when undertaking patient care and inputting data/patient records Team player Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs Personal and People Development Essential Professional appearance Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg Be reliable Manoeuvre patients using handling aids Personal Attributes Essential Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults Other Essential The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary. Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language This is a 7 day a week service and some weekend working will be expected. Hours of service delivery, 8am-8pm, 365 days per year Communication Essential Good communication skills Good observational & reporting skills Good interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are a busy and rapidly expanding GP surgery looking for a part-time, Medical Receptionist/Administrator for an immediate start.

You will be required to work between our main site at Manor Street, Glossop and our two other sites, in Glossop and Hadfield.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for our patients and will have excellent customer care skills along with a pleasant and helpful personality. You will be willing to take part in all aspects of surgery activity and have a good work ethic and proactive attitude to your role. Duties will include, but are not extensive to:

Manning the front reception desk and assisting our patients both face to face and by telephone. You will also be proficient at dealing with all practice administration including communication via sms, email and other various electronic methods.

Prior experience of working in a General Practice setting would be desirable however, we will consider providing full training for candidates who have no prior GP surgery experience but have exceptional customer care, IT and communication skills (incl. email & Microsoft Office applications)

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job Description for full role specification but duties of the role will include:

To maintain the day-to-day smooth operating of reception processes, associated administrative processes and telephone systems.

To ensure patients and clients are offered a high quality, efficient service which is confidential, professional, knowledgeable and polite at all times

To provide a first line contact to patients and clients in person and via telecoms and IT.

Greeting and welcoming visitors

Booking, amending and cancelling appointments and Care Navigation of patients to the appropriate clinician or service

Assisting GPs with administrative tasks as part of our new online triage HUB

Performing clinical administration tasks as required

Managing correspondence received via email, text and letter format

Carrying out requests from management as needed

Answering emails and sorting post

Assisting with patient recalls and invites

Any other duties required by the GP practice and consistent with the role

About us

We are a well-established 3 site training practice with a current patient population of 20,300. All practices are situated in the heart of the beautiful towns of Glossop & Hadfield, close to local amenities and close to the two local railway stations with direct links to Manchester Piccadilly. Glossop & Hadfield are surrounded by the stunning scenery of the High Peak and sit on the edgeof the spectacular Derbyshire Peak District.

Well-managed and pro-active training practice for FY2, ST2 & ST3

Friendly and welcoming patient community

Excellent collaboration with PCN & neighbourhood colleagues

7 GP Partners

3 Salaried GPs

3 Advanced Practitioners

11 Nursing staff

1 Practice Paramedic

20+ Administration support staff

A variation of PCN staff (incl. Health Team, Paramedics, Pharmacists)

Fully Computerised EMIS Web/ paperless systems

Total Triage model for GP appointment booking

Fully compliant with e-RS (electronic referrals system)

Committed to delivering first class primary care to our patients

Excellent QOF achievement

High performing practice

For further information please visit our surgery website https://www.manorhousesurgery.co.uk/

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate individual to join an innovative role developed in partnership between King's College Hospital and Macmillan Cancer Support. This role was created as part of a collaborative programme of service improvement, aimed at ensuring people affected by cancer receive an outstanding experience of care when they present acutely unwell.

Following a redesign of the Acute Oncology Service and expansion of the team, we are seeking an enthusiastic nurse to contribute to the continued development of this dynamic service and team.

A key focus is ensuring that patients receive timely specialist oncology assessment and input, facilitating appropriate management and investigation. The service aims to prevent avoidable hospital admission where appropriate, reduce inpatient length of stay and support the assessment and management of patients within an ambulatory or Same Day Emergency Care setting.

The AOS CNS will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary Acute Oncology Team and alongside admitting clinical teams, providing expert advice and specialist clinical expertise. The post holder will ensure that patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, and that decisions regarding their treatment and ongoing management are made promptly and effectively.

Main duties of the job

Ensure patients access the right care, at the right time through provision of high-quality Acute Oncology specialist nursing care, expert clinical assessment, and advice relating to Systemic anticancer treatment toxicities and cancer-related complications.

Provide expert guidance on the assessment, investigation, and management of patients with newly diagnosed, suspected or undiagnosed malignancy, supporting timely access to appropriate diagnostic and treatment pathways.

Act as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team in supporting patients with malignancy of unknown origin ensuring effective communication, care coordination and timely progression through diagnostic pathways.

Ensure patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing comprehensive clinical, emotional, psychological and social assessment, alongside ongoing support throughout the acute phase of the patients pathway.

Support acute oncology ambulatory care pathways with management of symptomatic patients and post-ED reviews, with the aim of reducing avoidable hospital admissions and improving patient experience.

Participate in daily acute oncology ward rounds, ensuring the delivery of timely and appropriate care plans, facilitating investigations, expediting clinical decision-making, and supporting prompt referral to specialist palliative care services where appropriate.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being 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. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other

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 job is based at the wheelchair maintenance facility, near to the wheelchair service and the essential function is to provide a dedicated, efficient, mobile, wheelchair repair and maintenance service to the users of powered and manual wheelchairs as well as specialised posture management equipment prescribed through the contracting services.

This post will undertake repairs and maintenance of powered and manual wheelchairs predominantly at the wheelchair maintenance facility as part of a servicing for reissue programme, but also for patients in the community or in hospital on occasion. The post also provides the delivery and collection of powered and manual wheelchairs for patients in the community.