Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified nurse to join our supportive team in Cockermouth Community Team.

This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months for 37.5 hours per week.

If you are looking to become part of a friendly community nursing team, providing holistic care in the home environment this job is for you...

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cockermouth Community Nursing Team. The team thrives to deliver safe, effective and patient centred care to the population of our case load. We are looking to recruit registered or newly qualified nurses, eager to develop their community nursing career.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals.

Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Main duties of the job

• To prioritise referrals and manage workload
• To assess, monitor and continually evaluate risk management of situation and environment for both patient/carer/family and staff and deal with safety issues as identified.
• To assess, deliver and evaluate all aspects of clinical nursing care based on best practice.
• Use of equipment/technology to aid appropriate assessment of patient condition and delivery of treatment such as Doppler, Syringe Driver, enteral feed system, moving and handling equipment
• To carry out a range of clinical duties that involve dealing with body fluids eg venepuncture, wound dressings, catheterisation and tracheostomy care.
• To undertake and obtain samples for diagnostic purposes eg venepuncture, wound swabs, urinary and faecal sampling.
• To support and educate patients/carers in promoting independence and rehabilitation in timely approach using case management model of working.
• To deliver care in promoting comfort for patients who are terminally ill following recognised care pathway.
• To have sound knowledge base of medication and effects on conditions.
• To be responsible for appropriate and cost effective nurse prescribing.
• To administer medications reviewing and monitoring effects.
• To communicate closely with patients and all parties involved in delivery of services.
• To order and ensure effective management of specialist nursing equipment.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8221775

Job locations

Cockermouth Cottage Hospital

1 Isel Road

Cockermouth

CA13 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 registered nursing qualifications

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing (ENB 998/NST 307) or equivalent
• Post registration qualification in Acute/Chronic Disease Management
• Nurse Prescribing

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable recent community nursing experience.
• Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively.
• Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers.
• Evidence of clinical/professional development.
• Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role.
• Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions
• Understanding of scope of professional practice.
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
• Self-awareness and appreciation of limitations.
• Demonstrate ability of change management.
• Problem solving skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing
• Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team.
• IT skills.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Demonstrates flexibility to meet needs of service.
• Able to travel independently of public transport

Desirable

• Current driving licence with access to own vehicle.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 1 registered nursing qualifications Desirable Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing (ENB 998/NST 307) or equivalent Post registration qualification in Acute/Chronic Disease Management Nurse Prescribing Knowledge and Experience Essential Demonstrable recent community nursing experience. Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively. Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team. Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers. Evidence of clinical/professional development. Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role. Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions Understanding of scope of professional practice. Understanding of reflective practice and its application. Self-awareness and appreciation of limitations. Demonstrate ability of change management. Problem solving skills Desirable Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to delegate effectively. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team. IT skills. Personal Circumstances Essential Demonstrates flexibility to meet needs of service. Able to travel independently of public transport Desirable Current driving licence with access to own vehicle.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cockermouth Cottage Hospital

1 Isel Road

Cockermouth

CA13 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cockermouth Cottage Hospital

1 Isel Road

Cockermouth

CA13 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Community Staff Nurse (Permanent) 37.50 hours per week available.

An exciting Band 5 Community Staff Nurse opportunity has arisen with us in the beautiful Eden Valley and into the borders of the Lake District National Park.

The successful candidate will work with our evolving Community Team, as part of the Integrated Care Community (ICC).

The post will be based in Eden and serves the local population of the Eden ICC.

Daily working hours are currently between 8:30 and 23.00 hrs with shifts between the hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm and the late shift of 3pm-11pm. We also cover weekends on a rotational basis.

Are you ready for a challenge to work in this beautiful location working as part of a supportive and friendly integrated team meeting the needs of the community? If you have the skills and knowledge required to meet the role of a community nurse and want to play a part in our community team we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This role requires you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to support the provision of high quality care, to support patients with complex nursing needs within the community setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated and committed registered nurses who are looking to develop their clinical skills and expertise in caring for patients, working closely with health and social care colleagues to prevent hospital admission, facilitate hospital discharge and promote independence through reablement and management of long term conditions.

We are able to provide an individually tailored preceptorship program to experienced nurses and also be interested to hear from newly qualified nurses, whom we could support in the development of their nursing career.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8239905

Job locations

Eden ICC District Nurses Upper eden

Chapel street

Appleby

CA16 6QR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 registered nursing qualifications

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing
• Evidence of continuous professional development to degree level or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively.
• Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrable recent Nursing experience.
• Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers.
• Evidence of clinical/professional development.

Desirable

• Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing
• Leadership of a team
• Recent community nursing experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role.
• Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions.
• Understanding of scope of professional practice.
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
• Self awareness and appreciation of limitations.
• Demonstrate ability of change management.
• Problem solving skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered.
• Awareness of current changes in the delivery of healthcare.

Skills & aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team.
• IT skills.

Desirable

• Post registration clinical skills

Personal circumstances

Essential

• Able to travel independently.
• Able to work 24/7 and flexibly across a range of in-patient and community settings.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Promote equality and value diversity (level 3)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 1 registered nursing qualifications Desirable Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing Evidence of continuous professional development to degree level or equivalent experience Experience Essential Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively. Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team. Demonstrable recent Nursing experience. Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers. Evidence of clinical/professional development. Desirable Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing Leadership of a team Recent community nursing experience Knowledge Essential Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role. Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions. Understanding of scope of professional practice. Understanding of reflective practice and its application. Self awareness and appreciation of limitations. Demonstrate ability of change management. Problem solving skills Desirable Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered. Awareness of current changes in the delivery of healthcare. Skills & aptitudes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to delegate effectively. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team. IT skills. Desirable Post registration clinical skills Personal circumstances Essential Able to travel independently. Able to work 24/7 and flexibly across a range of in-patient and community settings. Other Requirements Essential Promote equality and value diversity (level 3)

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eden ICC District Nurses Upper eden

Chapel street

Appleby

CA16 6QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eden ICC District Nurses Upper eden

Chapel street

Appleby

CA16 6QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced administrator to work within theCentral area Continuing Health Care Team. The post holder will provide full administrative support, to act as first point of contact for all referrals/enquiries to the CHC Team. To manage diaries resolving conflicting diary appointments, organize meetings, prepare meeting papers and take minutes of meetings, to source and provide information when required, to include report collation. Ensure that all communications with members of the public, staff and any other agency are handled confidentiality and professionally, in order to aid the delivery of a high quality service. Demonstrate excellent and advanced communication skills on confidential issues such as disputes or complaints, when dealing with telephone calls/correspondence from members of the public, Health Professionals, Local Authorities and non - NHS organizations.

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

Main duties of the job

To assist the CHC Team Administrator in all aspect of administration relating to NHS Continuing Health Care (CHC), Funded Registered Nursing Care (FNC) discharge from hospital and delayed transfers of care and any schemes associated with CHC/CHC bids.

Act as first point of contact for all referrals/enquiries to the CHC Team.

Take telephone messages in the absence of the CHC Team and if necessary signpost the caller to the correct person who can help with their query.

Monitor and ensure correct panel outcomes, application of information to the Broadcare system, liaise with the finance department regarding any change in funding/accommodation etc (Deceased, New Patients, amendments).

Produce reports for the team and CHC Team Managers when required.

Manage the departmental BCU application mailbox and carry out appropriate action.

To maintain and manage electronic diaries for CHC Operational Manager, Team Manager and Nurse Reviewers.

Ensure that letters relating to ratified, deferred or disputed CHC applications are completed and sent out to relevant parties.

About us

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-AC343-0826-A

Job locations

Colwyn Bay Hospital

Bryn Hesketh

Colwyn Bay

LL29 8AY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient experience in a busy NHS office environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the discharge planning process and Continuing Healthcare Framework
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel (including formulae), Word, PowerPoint and Publisher to enable the creation of databases, tables, graphs, presentations

Desirable

• Oracle

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Enthusiastic and Proactive

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to work in an unpredictable environment
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to continually reprioritise workloads
• Ability to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Line management skills

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent qualification /experience
• Good general education

Desirable

• Advanced level IT qualification or equivalent or working towards such
• ECDL

Person Specification Experience Essential Sufficient experience in a busy NHS office environment Knowledge Essential Understanding of the discharge planning process and Continuing Healthcare Framework In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel (including formulae), Word, PowerPoint and Publisher to enable the creation of databases, tables, graphs, presentations Desirable Oracle Personal Qualities Essential Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team Enthusiastic and Proactive Skills Essential Ability to communicate at all levels Ability to work in an unpredictable environment Good organisational skills Ability to continually reprioritise workloads Ability to meet deadlines Desirable Line management skills Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent qualification /experience Good general education Desirable Advanced level IT qualification or equivalent or working towards such ECDL

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Colwyn Bay Hospital

Bryn Hesketh

Colwyn Bay

LL29 8AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Colwyn Bay Hospital

Bryn Hesketh

Colwyn Bay

LL29 8AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due tomeet the needs of the service

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Derwen's Children Learning Disability Nursing Service, Gwynedd, for an experienced, enthusiastic NMC registered nurse.

To work within a multi-disciplinary team closely with staff from other agencies to promote and maintain high standards of care for children and adolescents with learning disabilities / developmental delay and complex needs. This will involve assessing developmental / associated health needs, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate programmes of care. Where required more specialist assessment will be undertaken under the indirect clinical supervision of Senior Nurse or Team Leader. Such work will be underpinned by ordinary life principles and evidence-based practice. The post holder will be expected to work with children, their families, carers, staff teams and other professionals in a variety of community settings with ongoing support. In addition, the post holder will assist with service development activities within the team

Main duties of the job

• To take responsibility for allocated referrals from source to discharged in line with agreed protocols and documentation including assisting Clinical Psychologist in diagnosis of Learning Disability and assessing eligibility. This may involve interpreting complex cognitive assessment information or conducting assessments indicating of levels of functioning

• To conduct initial "choice" appointments (or equivalent) with carers to agree suitability of the service to meet the child's needs and agree outcome focused goals which to work towards.

• To undertake an initial assessment of physical, psychological and social well being in order to accurately identify the child's needs and associated health needs.

• To carry out this assessment utilising evidence based tools and where appropriate to provide more detailed specialist assessment of specific areas of difficulty such as behavioural difficulties using functional assessment tools, rating scales, collection and analysis of data such as ABC records. The post holder will then collate the information into a cohesive formulation of the problems to enable development of plans / programmes to address issues.

The ability to speak Welsh is Essential for this post.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

The Community Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Specialist Palliative Care provides expert advice, assessment and support for patients with advanced, progressive and life-limiting illnesses in the community. The postholder works autonomously within a specialist multidisciplinary team and closely with the Consultant in Palliative Medicine to support complex clinical situations. The role is primarily advisory and includes specialist assessment, complex symptom management, advance and end-of-life care planning, education and care coordination.

As part of the specialist palliative care multidisciplinary team, the CNS provides expert clinical assessment, advice, education and care coordination. The postholder works closely with GPs, community nurses, hospices, hospitals, social care and other professionals to support personalised and responsive care.

The post will be based with the Community CNS Specialist Palliative Care Team in the west of the county. While the primary base is in the west, the postholder will be expected to work across the whole service as required to meet service needs, supporting colleagues and patients across other areas and ensuring continuity and equitable access to specialist palliative care.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist nursing assessment, advice and support for patients with complex palliative and end-of-life needs, working with families and the multidisciplinary team.

• Undertake holistic assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Provide specialist advice on symptom management, including pain, breathlessness, nausea, anxiety and agitation.
• Support advance care planning, treatment escalation and care preference discussions.
• Provide specialist advice during the last days and hours of life.
• Support community teams to enable patients to remain at home where appropriate.
• Recognise deterioration and ensure appropriate escalation.
• Act as an expert resource for community teams, GPs, care homes, patients and carers.
• Work with hospices, hospitals, primary care, social services and voluntary organisations to promote continuity of care.
• Advocate for patients and families, respecting their wishes, dignity, privacy and individual needs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.
• Contribute to governance, risk management, audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Provide education, supervision and clinical support to healthcare professionals.
• Work with the Consultant in Palliative Medicine and MDT on complex cases and escalation.
• Contribute to operational management, workforce planning and supervision of nursing staff.
• Maintain professional competence and continuing professional development

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8226094

Job locations

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
• Postgraduate qualification in Specialist Palliative Care (Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent) or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe.
• Degree in Nursing or a health-related subject, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Advanced communication skills training.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to specialist palliative and end of life care.
• Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification (or willingness to achieve in line with NMC requirements).

Desirable

• Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300).
• Advanced Clinical Assessment qualification.
• Leadership or Management qualification.
• Teaching or Education qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of pain and complex symptom assessment and management.
• Knowledge of national policy, guidance and standards relating to palliative and end of life care, including NICE guidance, the Ambitions Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care and CQC standards.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist palliative and end of life care.
• Knowledge of advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and end of life decision-making.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and mental capacity legislation.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management.
• Understanding of audit and service evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working across health and social care.
• Significant post-registration experience.
• Substantial experience working within specialist palliative and end of life care.
• Experience of managing patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Experience of working autonomously and making complex clinical decisions.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of teaching and supporting the learning and development of healthcare professionals.
• Experience of clinical supervision, mentorship or supporting staff development.
• Experience of participating in audit, service evaluation or quality improvement projects.

Desirable

• Experience of line management or day-to-day supervision of staff
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of change management principles.
• Understanding of NHS operational and performance frameworks.
• Experience of service development or implementing change.
• Experience of Non-Medical Prescribing.
• Experience of working across acute, community and hospice settings.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to undertake sensitive and complex conversations.
• Highly developed assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage a complex and unpredictable clinical workload.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates compassionate, inclusive and collaborative leadership.
• Ability to influence and support practice across professional groups.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Competent in the use of electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical information to support decision-making.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Desirable

• Demonstrates the Trust's values and behaviours.
• Compassionate, caring and patient-centred.
• Professional, approachable and resilient
• Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs.
• Motivated with a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Able to work effectively in emotionally demanding situations.
• Acts with integrity, accountability and professionalism.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel across Trust sites and community settings as required.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
• Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle where required for community working.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration Postgraduate qualification in Specialist Palliative Care (Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent) or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe. Degree in Nursing or a health-related subject, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Advanced communication skills training. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to specialist palliative and end of life care. Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification (or willingness to achieve in line with NMC requirements). Desirable Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300). Advanced Clinical Assessment qualification. Leadership or Management qualification. Teaching or Education qualification. Knowledge and Experience Essential Advanced knowledge of pain and complex symptom assessment and management. Knowledge of national policy, guidance and standards relating to palliative and end of life care, including NICE guidance, the Ambitions Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care and CQC standards. Extensive knowledge of specialist palliative and end of life care. Knowledge of advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and end of life decision-making. Understanding of safeguarding adults and mental capacity legislation. Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management. Understanding of audit and service evaluation methodologies. Knowledge of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working across health and social care. Significant post-registration experience. Substantial experience working within specialist palliative and end of life care. Experience of managing patients with complex palliative care needs. Experience of working autonomously and making complex clinical decisions. Experience of multidisciplinary team working across organisational boundaries. Experience of teaching and supporting the learning and development of healthcare professionals. Experience of clinical supervision, mentorship or supporting staff development. Experience of participating in audit, service evaluation or quality improvement projects. Desirable Experience of line management or day-to-day supervision of staff Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies. Knowledge of change management principles. Understanding of NHS operational and performance frameworks. Experience of service development or implementing change. Experience of Non-Medical Prescribing. Experience of working across acute, community and hospice settings. Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to undertake sensitive and complex conversations. Highly developed assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills Ability to manage a complex and unpredictable clinical workload. Ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates compassionate, inclusive and collaborative leadership. Ability to influence and support practice across professional groups. Effective organisational and time management skills. Competent in the use of electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical information to support decision-making. Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement. Desirable Demonstrates the Trust's values and behaviours. Compassionate, caring and patient-centred. Professional, approachable and resilient Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs. Motivated with a commitment to lifelong learning. Able to work effectively in emotionally demanding situations. Acts with integrity, accountability and professionalism. Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. Other Requirements Essential Ability to travel across Trust sites and community settings as required. Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service. Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. Desirable Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle where required for community working.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Community Staff Nurse (permanent) 37.5 hours per week.

An exciting Band 5 Community Staff Nurse opportunity has arisen with us in the beautiful Eden Valley and into the borders of the Lake District National Park.

The successful candidate will work with our community team, as part of the Eden Integrated Care Community (ICC).

The post will be based in Eden and serves the local population of the Eden ICC.

Daily working hours are currently between 8:30 and 23.00 hrs with shifts between the hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm and the late shift of 3pm-11pm. We also cover weekends on a rotational basis.

Are you ready for a challenge to work in this beautiful location working as part of a supportive and friendly integrated team meeting the needs of the community? If you have the skills and knowledge required to meet the role of a community nurse and want to play a part in our community team we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This role requires you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to support the provision of high quality care, to support patients with complex nursing needs within the community setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated and committed registered nurses who are looking to develop their clinical skills and expertise in caring for patients, working closely with health and social care colleagues to prevent hospital admission, facilitate hospital discharge and promote independence through reablement and management of long term conditions.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8255312

Job locations

Eden ICC District Nurses

Penrith Hospital

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 registered nursing qualifications

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing
• Evidence of continuous professional development to degree level or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively.
• Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrable recent Nursing experience.
• Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers.
• Evidence of clinical/professional development.

Desirable

• Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing
• Leadership of a team
• Recent community nursing experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role.
• Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions.
• Understanding of scope of professional practice.
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
• Self awareness and appreciation of limitations.
• Demonstrate ability of change management.
• Problem solving skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered.
• Awareness of current changes in the delivery of healthcare.

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team.
• IT skills.

Desirable

• Post registration clinical skills

Personal circumstances

Essential

• Able to travel independently.
• Able to work 24/7 and flexibly across a range of in-patient and community settings.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Promote equality and value diversity (level 3)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 1 registered nursing qualifications Desirable Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing Evidence of continuous professional development to degree level or equivalent experience Experience Essential Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively. Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team. Demonstrable recent Nursing experience. Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers. Evidence of clinical/professional development. Desirable Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing Leadership of a team Recent community nursing experience Knowledge Essential Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role. Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions. Understanding of scope of professional practice. Understanding of reflective practice and its application. Self awareness and appreciation of limitations. Demonstrate ability of change management. Problem solving skills Desirable Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered. Awareness of current changes in the delivery of healthcare. Skills & Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to delegate effectively. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team. IT skills. Desirable Post registration clinical skills Personal circumstances Essential Able to travel independently. Able to work 24/7 and flexibly across a range of in-patient and community settings. Other Requirements Essential Promote equality and value diversity (level 3)

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eden ICC District Nurses

Penrith Hospital

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eden ICC District Nurses

Penrith Hospital

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Palliative Care Nurse to join the Specialist Palliative Care team at West Cumberland Hospital, providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients and their families. The role offers the opportunity to develop specialist palliative care skills, working alongside Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), the Consultant in Palliative Medicine and the wider multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of compassionate care across the hospital.

The post holder will manage a clinical caseload, prioritising and responding appropriately to the fluctuating and sometimes unpredictable needs of patients and families. They will work with a high degree of autonomy, using professional judgement and seeking support from senior colleagues when required. The post holder will work flexibly across both hospital sites and provide support to community teams where required, according to the needs of the service.

This would be an ideal role for someone who has some knowledge and experience in palliative care and would like to develop their skills and pursue a specialism in this area of care, supported by an experienced specialist team.

Based at West Cumberland Hospital, the post will support patients with palliative and end-of-life care needs, working closely with the wider clinical team and community services. The role is 30hrs per week, worked over 4 days -Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred specialist palliative care to patients and their families across West Cumberland Hospital.
• Work alongside Clinical Nurse Specialists, the Consultant in Palliative Medicine and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide specialist advice, assessment and support for patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Contribute to the assessment, management and review of patients, supporting effective symptom control, advance care planning and end-of-life care.
• Work collaboratively with hospital teams and community services to support safe, coordinated and timely care and discharge planning.
• Contribute to education, training and mentorship of colleagues within the hospital and wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with professional, clinical governance and organisational standards.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8242168

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road,

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1) with current professional registration.
• Evidence of sustained personal and professional development.
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Post-registration qualification or demonstrable specialist development in palliative care or a relevant field.

Desirable

• Post-registration qualification in palliative care, oncology, advanced communication or another relevant clinical speciality.
• Evidence of undertaking relevant specialist palliative care education or development.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the role.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable specialist knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care.
• Experience assessing and managing patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Understanding of multidisciplinary and cross-organisational working
• Ability to apply evidence and professional guidance to practice.
• Experience supporting education, supervision or development of colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of working within a specialist palliative care service.
• Experience of caring for patients with complex palliative and end-of-life care needs.
• Experience of supporting patients and families with advance care planning and complex decision-making.
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries, including acute, community, primary care or hospice settings.
• Experience of supporting or delivering education to other healthcare professionals.
• Experience of participating in clinical audit, service improvement or research.
• Knowledge of current developments and national guidance relating to palliative and end-of-life care.
• Knowledge of advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and end-of-life care
• Knowledge of symptom management and the principles of palliative prescribing.
• Awareness of the wider health and social care system and the role of different services in supporting patients with palliative care needs

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate sensitively in difficult and emotionally challenging situations.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise competing demands.
• Sound clinical judgement and recognition of professional limitations.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Competent IT and electronic record-keeping skills.

Desirable

• Experience or competence in non-medical prescribing.
• Advanced communication skills, including experience of facilitating difficult or complex conversations.
• Experience of using electronic patient record systems and clinical information systems.
• Ability to contribute to quality improvement and service development.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to changing service needs
• Self-motivated, compassionate and approachable.
• Able to work effectively in unpredictable and emotionally demanding situations.
• Able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and professional resilience.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Satisfactory occupational health screening.
• Current driving licence and ability to travel between service locations where required.
• Ability and willingness to work across both hospital sites and provide support to community services where required.
• Ability to travel between service locations as required by the needs of the role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Level 1) with current professional registration. Evidence of sustained personal and professional development. Degree-level education or equivalent experience. Post-registration qualification or demonstrable specialist development in palliative care or a relevant field. Desirable Post-registration qualification in palliative care, oncology, advanced communication or another relevant clinical speciality. Evidence of undertaking relevant specialist palliative care education or development. Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the role. Knowledge and Experience Essential Demonstrable specialist knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care. Experience assessing and managing patients with complex palliative care needs. Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice Understanding of multidisciplinary and cross-organisational working Ability to apply evidence and professional guidance to practice. Experience supporting education, supervision or development of colleagues Desirable Experience of working within a specialist palliative care service. Experience of caring for patients with complex palliative and end-of-life care needs. Experience of supporting patients and families with advance care planning and complex decision-making. Experience of working across organisational boundaries, including acute, community, primary care or hospice settings. Experience of supporting or delivering education to other healthcare professionals. Experience of participating in clinical audit, service improvement or research. Knowledge of current developments and national guidance relating to palliative and end-of-life care. Knowledge of advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and end-of-life care Knowledge of symptom management and the principles of palliative prescribing. Awareness of the wider health and social care system and the role of different services in supporting patients with palliative care needs Skills and Aptitudes Essential Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate sensitively in difficult and emotionally challenging situations. Ability to work autonomously and prioritise competing demands. Sound clinical judgement and recognition of professional limitations. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Ability to contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development. Competent IT and electronic record-keeping skills. Desirable Experience or competence in non-medical prescribing. Advanced communication skills, including experience of facilitating difficult or complex conversations. Experience of using electronic patient record systems and clinical information systems. Ability to contribute to quality improvement and service development. Personal Circumstances Essential Flexible and adaptable to changing service needs Self-motivated, compassionate and approachable. Able to work effectively in unpredictable and emotionally demanding situations. Able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and professional resilience. Other Requirements Essential Satisfactory occupational health screening. Current driving licence and ability to travel between service locations where required. Ability and willingness to work across both hospital sites and provide support to community services where required. Ability to travel between service locations as required by the needs of the role.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road,

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road,

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Receptionist/Administrator to join our friendly team in the beautiful village of Godstone. The position is part-time or full time, but a minimum of 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This will be a combination of shifts, either 8.00am to 4.00pm or 10.30am to 6.30pm, with occasional late-night cover until 8.00pm on a Thursday.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of this role include dealing with patient enquiries face to face, over the telephone, and through our interactive website or the NHS App.

You will manage patient requests via our digital triage platform, as well as communicate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure that a safe and efficient service is provided to our 7,000 patients.

Daily administrative tasks will include booking appointments, prescription management, registering new patients, managing the generic email inbox and scanning and coding all incoming correspondence, including clinic letters from hospital consultants and discharge summaries.

Managing appointment requests and queries via our interactive website is a key part of this role, as this is the main route of communication between patients and the practice. SystmOne is our clinical IT system, and Accurx is used as our digital messaging platform. Full training will be provided as part of the induction process.

This is a varied role offering training and development opportunities in-house and across the wider DHC GP Federation. This role is suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges and successes.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications.

About us

We are a vibrant and friendly team who are devoted to delivering a high standard of healthcare and customer service to our patients.

DHC GP Federation is a patient-focused and proactive community-based independent provider of NHS services with strong links to all the GPs working within our Federation of 7 Primary Care Networks, including 19 GP Practices across Surrey from Epsom and Dorking to Godstone.

DHC was awarded the contract to run Pond Tail, Godstone GP Practice from 1st January 2022 and has recruited additional administrative and clinical staff to increase the team of staff working within the Practice to re-establish the service after a period of considerable change. DHC has a strong commitment to delivering high-quality community-oriented services and to working in partnership with service users, carers, health and social care agencies and voluntary agencies.

The benefits we offer include:

• Competitive salaries
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression

Some of our sites have free on-site parking (subject to availability)

We aim to be an employer of choice and conduct annual staff satisfaction surveys

We encourage and promote diversity, ensure all voices are heard and included, and are committed to equal opportunities for all.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,791 a year £24,791 FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

U0103-26-0059

Job locations

Pond Tail Surgery

Godstone Green

Godstone

Surrey

RH9 8DY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The main aim for this job role is to ensure the smooth running of the surgery for patients and clinicians through operating an effective and efficient appointments system and providing administrative support to all members of the practice team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

Main duties and responsibilities of the post:

Management of electronic medical records

• Ensure that records are up to date, comprehensive and accurate
• Scan incoming documents to SystmOne using workflow templates to ensure accurate coding
• Enter records of patient interactions on SystmOne as instructed
• Manage communications from patients and healthcare professionals via an interactive website and NHS App
• Handling the safe and timely processing of requests for repeat prescriptions from patients.

Management of paper medical records

• Ensure that records are available for urgent consultations or other purposes as required
• Retrieve and re-file records as requested, ensuring that strict alphabetical order is adhered to
• Ensure records are kept neat and tidy and in good repair, with all necessary information recorded correctly on the outer cover

Management of the appointment system

• Ensure total familiarity with the appointment system, including regular and incidental variations
• Book appointments and recalls, ensuring sufficient information is recorded in line with our digital triage policy and signposting tools
• Monitor flow of patients into the waiting room, ensuring the appointment system accurately reflects the arrival of patients
• Monitor the effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to the Practice Manager
• Book home visits when appropriate

Administrative support

• Provide administrative support to members of the primary health care team.
• Liaise with Consultants & their secretaries
• Answer general enquiries from patients over the telephone & at the main reception or signpost to the correct service
• Monitor the surgery email inbox and action documents accordingly
• Undertake other relevant duties as required.

ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

The Administrator/Receptionist will report to the Practice Manager.

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to DHC policies and procedures and relevant legislation, including the requirements of any professional bodies attend mandatory training as identified by the DHC. Be particularly aware of the importance of Equality and Diversity, ensuring that all colleagues, patients, clients and visitors are dealt with in line with DHC policy.
• Participate in reflection, self-evaluation and continuous professional development, including performance review. Ensure mandatory training is up-to-date at all times.
• Contribute to ongoing projects as required.
• This job description represents an outline of the responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or tasks. It will change and develop in line with organisational needs and may be amended following consultation with the post-holder. Additional duties and responsibilities that are in line with the scope and responsibility of the role may be added in future.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, clients, staff and DHC business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and Caldicott Principles.

WORK SETTING AND REVIEW

The post holder will work under the guidance and leadership of the Practice Manager and Clinical Lead GP for Pond Tail. Once familiar with the surgery and DHCs systems, policies and procedures, s/he will be expected to proactively manage their day-to-day tasks, prioritising them accordingly with the minimum supervision required.

Regular meetings with the PM will take place in order to discuss and prioritise work, and any issues or problems are to be reported to and discussed with the PM at the earliest opportunity.

Annual appraisals take place within DHC, during which yearly objectives are set. These are monitored regularly to ensure they are successfully achieved.

All staff at DHC are encouraged to develop their skills to keep them up to date and to learn new systems and procedures.

This job description represents an outline of the responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or tasks. It will change and develop in line with organisational needs and may be amended following agreement with the post-holder.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARYThe main aim for this job role is to ensure the smooth running of the surgery for patients and clinicians through operating an effective and efficient appointments system and providing administrative support to all members of the practice team.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSTMain duties and responsibilities of the post:Management of electronic medical records Ensure that records are up to date, comprehensive and accurate Scan incoming documents to SystmOne using workflow templates to ensure accurate coding Enter records of patient interactions on SystmOne as instructed Manage communications from patients and healthcare professionals via an interactive website and NHS AppHandling the safe and timely processing of requests for repeat prescriptions from patients.Management of paper medical records Ensure that records are available for urgent consultations or other purposes as required Retrieve and re-file records as requested, ensuring that strict alphabetical order is adhered to Ensure records are kept neat and tidy and in good repair, with all necessary information recorded correctly on the outer cover Management of the appointment system Ensure total familiarity with the appointment system, including regular and incidental variations Book appointments and recalls, ensuring sufficient information is recorded in line with our digital triage policy and signposting tools Monitor flow of patients into the waiting room, ensuring the appointment system accurately reflects the arrival of patients Monitor the effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to the Practice Manager Book home visits when appropriate Administrative support Provide administrative support to members of the primary health care team. Liaise with Consultants & their secretaries Answer general enquiries from patients over the telephone & at the main reception or signpost to the correct service Monitor the surgery email inbox and action documents accordingly Undertake other relevant duties as required.ORGANISATIONAL POSITIONThe Administrator/Receptionist will report to the Practice Manager.INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES Adhere to DHC policies and procedures and relevant legislation, including the requirements of any professional bodies attend mandatory training as identified by the DHC. Be particularly aware of the importance of Equality and Diversity, ensuring that all colleagues, patients, clients and visitors are dealt with in line with DHC policy.Participate in reflection, self-evaluation and continuous professional development, including performance review. Ensure mandatory training is up-to-date at all times.Contribute to ongoing projects as required.This job description represents an outline of the responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or tasks. It will change and develop in line with organisational needs and may be amended following consultation with the post-holder. Additional duties and responsibilities that are in line with the scope and responsibility of the role may be added in future. CONFIDENTIALITYThe post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, clients, staff and DHC business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and Caldicott Principles.WORK SETTING AND REVIEW The post holder will work under the guidance and leadership of the Practice Manager and Clinical Lead GP for Pond Tail. Once familiar with the surgery and DHCs systems, policies and procedures, s/he will be expected to proactively manage their day-to-day tasks, prioritising them accordingly with the minimum supervision required. Regular meetings with the PM will take place in order to discuss and prioritise work, and any issues or problems are to be reported to and discussed with the PM at the earliest opportunity. Annual appraisals take place within DHC, during which yearly objectives are set. These are monitored regularly to ensure they are successfully achieved. All staff at DHC are encouraged to develop their skills to keep them up to date and to learn new systems and procedures.This job description represents an outline of the responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or tasks. It will change and develop in line with organisational needs and may be amended following agreement with the post-holder.Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (Grade A-C) or equivalent, in English and Maths.

Experience

Essential

• Previous successful administration experience in a similar role (minimum of one year).
• Experience in using Word and email.

Other factors

Essential

• Efficient and meticulous approach to undertaking tasks.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Attention to detail and maintaining accuracy in all work.
• Organised, good time management skills.
• Able to cope with a busy workload.
• Positive approach, calm under pressure.
• Ability to form and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a small team.
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (Grade A-C) or equivalent, in English and Maths. Experience Essential Previous successful administration experience in a similar role (minimum of one year). Experience in using Word and email. Other factors Essential Efficient and meticulous approach to undertaking tasks. Skills and Aptitudes Essential Attention to detail and maintaining accuracy in all work. Organised, good time management skills. Able to cope with a busy workload. Positive approach, calm under pressure. Ability to form and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and patients. Ability to work constructively as part of a small team. Able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

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

Dorking Healthcare Ltd.

Address

Pond Tail Surgery

Godstone Green

Godstone

Surrey

RH9 8DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorking Healthcare Ltd.

Address

Pond Tail Surgery

Godstone Green

Godstone

Surrey

RH9 8DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Surgical (East)

An opportunity has arisen for a post Band 2 Health Care Support Worker, within the Main Outpatients Department.

The successful candidate will work in Main Outpatients Department, which involves working in a Main clinic area, assisting Registered Nurses / Medical team with Adult patients. Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment. Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses and undertake patient care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient's management.

Following an agreed level of training, the successful candidate will be required to work during Monday to Friday (Hours to be negotiated).

Main duties of the job

Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients` dignity and equality is maintained at all times.

Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure high quality service for patients and clients.

Assist the patients to maintain their own hygiene and personal appearance.

To perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only for which he/she has the relevant training and assessment.

Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring area is generally clean and tidy - assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness/clutter to the appropriate person.

Assist in the admission of new patients into the department by preparing bed/trolley area, welcoming patient, directing to bed/other area, showing patient around the ward.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, there are new recruit to train positions within the children's mental health services; Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) roles.

These posts are held within Kent and Medway Mental Health Support Teams (MHST). For further information, please use the link below:

Kent emotional wellbeing team and Medway emotional support team - Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS...

EMHPs within these teams provide low-intensity interventions based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and guided self-help. Trainee EMHPs are taught these interventions while also learning more about the MHST programme and children and young people's mental health.

Advertised EMHP training roles will be within MHST, based in Folkestone, Canterbury and selected positions across Kent.

Applicants need to be ready to start work on 4th January 2027, and posts cannot be offered to candidates unless they can guarantee this start date.

All candidates will need to undertake an initial application process with Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust. If successful in this first stage, then candidates will need to apply to the King's College London University EMHP training programme before the job offer is made.

Please use the link below for course information/entry requirements and the King's College London portal:

Education Mental Health Practice PGDip (EMHP)

Main duties of the job

Throughout the training year and under clinical supervision, you will develop knowledge and practice skills to employ a range of evidence-based interventions for mental health difficulties. This is delivered via direct individual and group support for children, young people and their families, in line with NHS and University expectations.

The NHS team uses a blend of face-to-face interventions along with online/digital support as part of what is offered (e.g. support via video and telephone calls). As an NHS employee, you will record your outcomes and contribute to the growing national dataset on what works to support children and young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

During the training year, the role will have both academic and practical elements. These will include face-to-face work in different settings across Kent and Medway, which can include schools and other settings accessed by young people.

Candidates will need to travel between school sites/clinical sites as well as to King's College London in order to undertake the university course and practical elements of the job role (business travel will be reimbursed).

On successful completion of training, Trainee EMHPs will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities to work as a qualified EMHP as autonomous and responsible practitioners within their scope of practice, alongside their clinical team (MHSTs).

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.

Job summary

This is a dual-role position combining neurodiversity training and clinical assessment within a multidisciplinary team focused on supporting children, young people, and adults.

Main duties of the job

We are excited to offer a unique dual-role opportunity within our growing service, joining a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and adults. Our services specialise in neurodiversity training built by clinicians for individuals, families, schools and organisations, and in delivering high-quality, evidence-based autism, ADHD assessments through both NHS-funded and private referral pathways.

As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Trainer & Clinical Assessor you will play a key role in the development of training content for our Evolve International Skills and Research Academy, creating training courses and modules about neurodiversity, providing high quality, informed learning packages for parents, individuals, businesses and educational settings. Our training aims to support and empower people to be in neuroinclusive in their businesses & settings as well as enriching peoples leaning to help them better understand themselves and others.

In addition, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping to ensure timely and accurate diagnoses that enable children, young people, their families and adults to access appropriate support and achieve improved outcomes.

About us

Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK.

Job summary

We are looking for a receptionist to join our team for 31 hours a week:

The successful candidate will be required to be flexible with hours between 7am-8pm Monday to Friday to accommodate staff holidays etc.

The shift pattern will be:

The shift pattern will be fixed:

Monday - 7am -2pm

Tuesday- 12pm- 7pm

Wednesday- 1pm- 8pm

Thursday- 8am-1pm

Friday- 2pm- 7pm

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception and administrative duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team.

Duties can include but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, patient registration, booking appointments, processing of information (electronic and hard copy) and assisting patients as required.

To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

Main duties of the job

To support the practice clinical team by signposting patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team.

The receptonist will also be expected to undertake reception duties as part of the role, supporting the administrative team in delivering a polite and professional service to the entitled patient population.

About us

We have a large team of clinical and non-clinical staff including:

GP Team

• 6 GP Partners
• 1 Trainee Doctors

Nursing Team

• 2 Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• An Assistant Practitioner
• 1 Trainee Nurse Associate
• 2 Healthcare Assistants
• 2 Nurse Associates

Pharmacy Team

• A Practice Pharmacist
• A Pharmacy Technician
• A Prescribing Clerk

Management Team

• Practice Manager
• Operations Manager

As well as a large Practice Team we also have an extensive Tame Valley PCN Team.

As an employer we offer the following benefits:

• NHS Pension
• Staff Wellbeing App
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays (which increases with length of service)
• Birthday annual leave
• Breakfast and Fruit basket
• Sanitary baskets in staff toilets
• Non-perishable lunch cupboard
• Summer Party paid for by the Practice
• Christmas Party paid for by the Practice

Job summary

We are seeking a Specialty Doctor, who together with 94 Consultant Anaesthetists, 13 Associate Specialists, 33 existing Specialty Doctors and 42 Specialty Trainees will provide a comprehensive anaesthetic service.

This post is based at Queen's hospital with the opportunity to rotate to Royal Derby Hospital by mutual agreement. We are able to support doctors aiming to progress via a CESR route.

The position will comprise of between 10 programmed activities on average per week and there are 3.2 additional PAs available with this post (on joining the on-call rota). These posts offer a variety of interests including, theatre work, obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care and resident on call duties. A willingness to work flexibly is essential. The Specialty Doctors are co-ordinated by a dedicated Consultant and the Trust has also appointed a Tutor to specifically support the educational and developmental needs of the Specialty Doctor group in all specialties.

Main duties of the job

Queen's Hospital Burton has a main theatre suite with 5 operating theatres and an 8 bedded recovery. Most surgical specialties (with the exception of orthopaedics) theatre lists take place here. There is adjacent elective admissions lounge where the majority of patients arrive prior to theatre. There is a specific orthopaedic theatre complex with a trauma theatre and a stand-alone (but on site) Treatment Centre, with 6 operating theatres. The majority of cases anticipated to be day cases are operated on here, including the vast majority of ophthalmic cases. In June 2020 two dedicated Orthopaedics theatres were opened adjacent to the Treatment Centre with a 28 bedded ward.

Following a £5 million investment Queens Hospital Burton now has a new fully refurbished Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Unit has been expanded from 10 to 14 beds (funded for up to 8 Level 3 patients) that also include isolation rooms to treat and rehabilitate acutely unwell patients. The department is supported by experienced and passionate medical, clinical, and non-clinical teams.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 14 MONTHS UNTIL 31/12/2027 DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team. You will be working with the Adult Mental Health (AMH) Team across the inpatient and community services in Arfon and Ynys Mon. You will work alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues in the Community Mental Health Team and Inpatient Team. You will be working under the clinical and operational management of an Occupational Therapy Team Lead and be part of a wider Occupational Therapy AMH Team in the West area.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to complete delegated work from registered Occupational Therapists following completion of assessments You will deliver interventions and rehabilitation programmes to aid recovery and maintain skills. You will need a knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions, alongside understanding a diverse range of conditions and current issues that affect mental health and occupational therapy services.This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual who is passionate about the value of Occupational Therapy within a mental health setting. There is no better time to join this team to build on existing models of care and introduce new ways of working.The area is outstanding being on the door step of beautiful mountains and beaches; ideal for your own work life balance, health and well-being.

Please see job description for full details.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic individual to join the Hepatology team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse with an interest in Hepatology to join our clinical nurse specialist team. The successful applicant will be experienced in caring for Hepatology patients with proven clinical skills and knowledge in this field. They should possess excellent communication skills and an ability to provide expert professional advice and support to Hepatology patients and their families throughout their journey. The successful candidate will be involved in working with patients with Liver conditions including cirrhosis monitoring/ALD/Hepatitis B & C/ fibro scan and abnormal LFT new patient referrals. The successful candidate will need to have knowledge of the goals set out within the Liver Plan for Wales.

The clinical nurse specialist (CNS) team works in close collaboration with Gastroenterology Consultants, Surgeons and other clinical nurse specialists within the Hospital. The post holders will play a key role in developing the Hepatology service including nurse-led clinics and supporting other areas of Hepatology including day case, in-patient services and services in the local prison. Successful candidates will be expected to perform autonomously both in clinic and ward environment running nurse-led clinics, patient/staff education and specialist screening/investigations/procedures for Hepatology patients.

Main duties of the job

Comprehensively assesses patients with chronic liver disease, utilising specialised knowledge and expertise via detailed medical history taking and clinical examination. Responsible for delegated responsibilities, undertaking autonomous clinical practise, ensuring optimisation of health within agreed protocols and guidelines.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a full-time First Contact Physiotherapist (37.5 hours per week) to join our established and experienced team. This is a 5-month fixed-term position providing maternity cover and offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, collaborative, and patient-focused environment.

As a First Contact Physiotherapist, you will work on-site in GP practices as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage MSK patients at the first point of contact - with full autonomy and clinical support.

You will be embedded in your practice(s), working closely with GPs, receptionists, nurses, and other MDT colleagues to deliver integrated, personalised patient care.

You will have the opportunity to use or develop advanced skills, including injection therapy and independent prescribing, supported by protected CPD time and structured supervision.

Are you ready to transform MSK care at the frontline of Primary Care?

Do you want to:

• Work for the only MSK organisation in the UK certified as a Great Place to Work?
• Receive 12.5+ days per year of protected CPD and supervision time?
• Have funded training opportunities, including injection therapy and independent prescribing?
• Be part of a fast-growing, award-winning clinical organisation that puts people first?

Please note that the postcode listed in the advert is for reference only. This PCN operates across multiple GP practices within the area.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Practice

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases
• Request investigations (e.g. imaging, blood tests) and make appropriate referrals
• Develop tailored self-management plans to support behavioural change and recovery
• Utilize full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (if qualified)
• Maintain daily utilisation records and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs)

Collaboration & Development

• Work within a GP-based MDT, fostering strong relationships with practice staff
• Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal guidance
• Support clinical audits and service improvement initiatives
• Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways

Leadership & Learning

• Participate in supervision and peer reflection sessions
• Continue development aligned with the HEE Roadmap to Practice
• Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate

About us

Leading the Way in FCP Services Across the UK

Primary Care Physio is the UKs largest independent specialist provider of First Contact Practitioner FCP services dedicated to supporting NHS Primary Care Networks PCNs Since our founding in two thousand and twenty we have rapidly expanded to

Deliver over one million patient consultations annually Support more than two hundred PCNs and one thousand plus GP practices Serve a population of over nine million patients Employ nearly four hundred FCPs and Advanced Practitioners across physiotherapy podiatry and occupational therapy LaingBuisson two thousand and twenty three winner Best in Primary Care and Diagnostics

Certified Great Place to Work Read what our team says here https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574534

Meet our leadership team here https://primarycarephysio.co.uk/pages/management-team

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,000 to £56,500 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0149-26-0213

Job locations

Eagle House Surgery

291 High Street

ENFIELD

Middlesex

EN3 4DN

United Kingdom

Doctors Surgery

Cockfosters Medical Centre

Heddon Court Avenue

BARNET

Hertfordshire

EN4 9NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What You Will Do

Clinical Practice

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases.
• Request investigations such as imaging and blood tests, and make appropriate referrals.
• Create tailored selfmanagement plans that support behavioural change and longterm recovery.
• Use your full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (where qualified).
• Record utilisation data daily and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs).

Collaboration & Development

• Work as part of a GPbased MDT and build strong, positive relationships with practice staff.
• Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal clinical guidance.
• Support clinical audits and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways.

Leadership & Learning

• Participate in supervision and peerreflection sessions.
• Continue progressing against the HEE Roadmap to Practice.
• Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate.

What Were Looking For

Essential

• HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist.
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate clinical experience.
• Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience.
• Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework.
• Active CPD portfolio aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice.

Desirable

• MSc Level 7 modules.
• Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (NHS or private sector).
• Experience working in GP practices.
• Experience using EMIS or SystmOne.
• Qualified in injection therapy and/or Independent Prescribing.

Key Skills

• Confident, friendly, and collaborative, with the ability to integrate smoothly into GP practice teams.
• Able to build strong working relationships with GPs, reception teams, nurses, and MDT colleagues.
• Excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills.
• Calm, resilient, and proactive in a fastpaced and evolving healthcare environment.
• Comfortable using digital tools and modern clinical systems.
• Committed to high standards of ethical, professional, and patientcentred care.

What We Offer

• 12.5+ days protected CPD time annually.
• Fully funded training in Injection Therapy and Independent Prescribing.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 33 with service).
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.
• Corporate private healthcare cash plan via Medicash.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle2Work and TechScheme salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible workplace pension.
• Referafriend bonus scheme.
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Primary Care Physio welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments and support throughout the recruitment process. If you require assistance due to a disability or longterm health condition, please contact [email protected].

This supports:

• Equality Act 2010 (reasonable adjustments duty)
• NHS People Promise (Belonging, Compassionate and Inclusive)
• CQC WellLed domain (inclusive culture, fair treatment)

Job description Job responsibilities What You Will DoClinical PracticeIndependently assess, diagnose, and manage MSK presentations, including complex cases. Request investigations such as imaging and blood tests, and make appropriate referrals. Create tailored selfmanagement plans that support behavioural change and longterm recovery. Use your full scope of practice, including prescribing and injection therapy (where qualified). Record utilisation data daily and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs). Collaboration & DevelopmentWork as part of a GPbased MDT and build strong, positive relationships with practice staff. Educate colleagues on MSK triage pathways and provide informal clinical guidance. Support clinical audits and contribute to service improvement initiatives. Help shape and refine local MSK care pathways. Leadership & LearningParticipate in supervision and peerreflection sessions. Continue progressing against the HEE Roadmap to Practice. Contribute to clinical governance and mentoring where appropriate. What Were Looking ForEssentialHCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist. Minimum 5 years postgraduate clinical experience. Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience. Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework. Active CPD portfolio aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice. DesirableMSc Level 7 modules. Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (NHS or private sector). Experience working in GP practices. Experience using EMIS or SystmOne. Qualified in injection therapy and/or Independent Prescribing. Key SkillsConfident, friendly, and collaborative, with the ability to integrate smoothly into GP practice teams. Able to build strong working relationships with GPs, reception teams, nurses, and MDT colleagues. Excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills. Calm, resilient, and proactive in a fastpaced and evolving healthcare environment. Comfortable using digital tools and modern clinical systems. Committed to high standards of ethical, professional, and patientcentred care. What We Offer12.5+ days protected CPD time annually. Fully funded training in Injection Therapy and Independent Prescribing. 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 33 with service). Enhanced sick pay scheme. Corporate private healthcare cash plan via Medicash. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Cycle2Work and TechScheme salary sacrifice options. Flexible workplace pension. Referafriend bonus scheme. A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture. Equality, Diversity and InclusionPrimary Care Physio welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments and support throughout the recruitment process. If you require assistance due to a disability or longterm health condition, please contact [email protected].This supports: Equality Act 2010 (reasonable adjustments duty) NHS People Promise (Belonging, Compassionate and Inclusive) CQC WellLed domain (inclusive culture, fair treatment)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist
• - A degree in Physiotherapy

Desirable

• - Completion of some level 7 MSc learning (HEE Roadmap Stage 1 & 2)
• - Qualified independent prescriber
• - Qualified injection therapist

Experience

Essential

• - Minimum 5 years post-graduate clinical experience
• - Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience
• - Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework
• - Active CPD portfolio aligned to the 4 pillars of advanced practice
• - Where possible, reasonable adjustments will be considered to enable applicants to meet the requirements of the role.

Desirable

• - Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (private or NHS)
• - Experience working in GP practices
• - Experience using EMIS or SystmOne

Person Specification Qualifications Essential - HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist - A degree in Physiotherapy Desirable - Completion of some level 7 MSc learning (HEE Roadmap Stage 1 & 2) - Qualified independent prescriber - Qualified injection therapist Experience Essential - Minimum 5 years post-graduate clinical experience - Minimum 3 years MSK clinical experience - Understanding of the HEE Roadmap to Practice and the MSK Core Capabilities Framework - Active CPD portfolio aligned to the 4 pillars of advanced practice - Where possible, reasonable adjustments will be considered to enable applicants to meet the requirements of the role. Desirable - Prior FCP or MSK triage experience (private or NHS) - Experience working in GP practices - Experience using EMIS or SystmOne

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

Promni Health

Address

Eagle House Surgery

291 High Street

ENFIELD

Middlesex

EN3 4DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Promni Health

Address

Eagle House Surgery

291 High Street

ENFIELD

Middlesex

EN3 4DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

looking for a salaried GP for 4-6 sessions per week

Oldham Family Practice is a well-established practice serving a weighted list population of around 4,200 patients based within the Oldham Central locality. At Oldham Family Practice we are seeking to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive team for 6 sessions a week. We are practice with a strong ethos of continuity of patient care, teamwork and peer support working in areas of high deprivation committed to tackling health inequalities.

We have both face-to-face and on-line clinics, as well as home visits, same day care and routine appointments. Our GPs have admin time structured into the working day. Our appointment requests are managed via a structured total triage model, primarily managed by a dedicated clinician with administration support. We are a registered training practice that hosts,nurse psychology and GP trainees.

Main duties of the job

Oldham Family Practice is a well-established practice serving a weighted list population of around 4,200 patients based within the Oldham Central locality. At Oldham Family Practice we are seeking to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive team for 6 sessions a week. We are practice with a strong ethos of continuity of patient care, teamwork and peer support working in areas of high deprivation committed to tackling health inequalities.

We have both face-to-face and on-line clinics, as well as home visits, same day care and routine appointments. Our GPs have admin time structured into the working day. Our appointment requests are managed via a structured total triage model, primarily managed by a dedicated clinician with administration support. We are also a GP trainee practice

About us

Other benefits to joining our team include:

• Support from a highly experienced clinical support team including Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, First Contact Practitioners, Mental Health Practitioners, ECN and Pharmacists.

• A fully established Admin and Secretarial team utilising current electronic and workflow Please visit our website to find out more about us.
• We are a training practice.