Job summary

An opportunity to join a dynamic team with a customer focused approach. Tasks can be patient facing and other tasks involve supporting the clinical teams to ensure the efficient running of the hospital. A flexible approach is essential to ensure that the daily demands of the role can be met. If you like a role which presents a variety of challenges, then come and join the team.

Shift pattern is Friday to Thursday 6am - 6pm, 7 days on - 7 days off.

Please note we do not offer Certificates of Sponsorships for this role

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain a professional, efficient, effective and timely service to patients, visitors and other departments that will contribute to achieving high quality service.

To Ensure the service supports the clinical care of patients and respects the privacy & dignity of every patient.

To ensure the health & safety of both recipients and those delivering the service.

To contribute towards best practice within the department.

To assist the security management team in the development of the service.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

Help us complete our team

We are seeking three Consultants to join our friendly, forward-thinking and supportive Histopathology Department as we complete our substantive consultant workforce.

RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE £10k plus Relocation

We are particularly keen to attract Consultants with a specialist interest in

• Breast Pathology, including experience of breast screening services
• Skin/Dermatopathology
• Broad general histopathology expertise and a commitment to high-quality diagnostic services

Whether you are an established consultant or nearing completion of training, we would love to hear from you.

Why join us?

Our Histopathology Department is fully UKAS accredited and serves a diverse population across Herefordshire and Mid Wales. We are the lead laboratory within a developing digital pathology network that includes Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust.

We offer:

• Flexible full-time or part-time working opportunities
• Modern digital pathology facilities, including home reporting capability
• Dedicated office accommodation and high-specification reporting equipment
• Excellent administrative and laboratory support
• Opportunities for service development, leadership, research, teaching and innovation
• Supportive mentorship for newly appointed consultants
• A healthy work-life balance with no formal on-call commitment

Main duties of the job

We provide a comprehensive histopathology and non-gynaecological cytopathology service, reporting a broad range of surgical pathology specimens and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings, governance, audit and education.

We welcome special interests that complement and strengthen current services, particularly in:

Breast pathology

Skin pathology

Cancer reporting

Cytopathology

Digital pathology innovation

Successful applicants will play an important role in shaping the future of pathology services across our network and helping us deliver excellent patient care.

About the department

Our department currently comprises three substantive consultants and is expanding to establish a full complement of six consultant cellular pathologists.

The service benefits from:

Approximately 15,000-20,000 histopathology specimens annually

Comprehensive histology and cytology services

Strong biomedical scientist support

Digital pathology capability across the network

Ongoing investment in laboratory technology and infrastructure

Participation in breast, bowel and cervical screening programmes

Come and meet us

Informal discussions and visits are strongly encouraged. We would be delighted to show you our department, introduce you to colleagues and help you discover why so many people choose to build their careers in Herefordshire.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic staff member to join our housekeeping Supervisor team working the following shift:

Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00

You will be working alongside another Supervisor to ensure all housekeepers are carrying out their daily duties.

Main duties of the job

The supervisor role will include the following:

Ensuring PDRs are completed

Ensuring return to works are completed

Ensuring all mandatory training is kept up to date

Ensuring the washing of mops is completed throughout the shift

Booking staff annual leave

Answering any queries from other wards/areas

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

Applications are invited from proactive, motivated, enthusiastic, HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientists to join the Microbiology Department, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holders would be working 37.5 hours/week over 7 days, out of hours and on-call. Participation in the discipline specific on-call service will be required. Rostered Late shifts (12:00 20:00), Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays (08:00- 16:00) rota as required.

The Department provides Microbiology services (including Serology and Molecular) to the population of Worcestershire.

The Microbiology Department receives approximately 690,000 specimens per year. The department currently uses the Clinsys Winpath computer LIMS system and iPassport QMS.

This is a modern well equipped laboratory, with a range of automation including the Biomerieux MALDI-TOF, Vitek, and Virtuo Blood culture analysers, the Sedimax Urine analyser, Mast Urisystem, the VIDAS 3, COBAS 6800 and Cepheid GeneXpert system.

The Department has UKAS accreditation. It is approved by the IBMS as a training laboratory. The Department has a proven track record in training and is committed to further education and personal development of staff through CPD and post-registration training

Main duties of the job

Amongst others duties will include ;

To be responsible for the work carried out in the designated section, supervising Biomedical Scientists, associate practitioners and MLA staff, ensuring work is completed in line with service requirements

To perform pre-analytical preparation of specimens including matching of specimens and data entry of patient and specimen information into the Laboratory IT system with accuracy.

Analyse potentially infectious samples using a range of highly specialised laboratory procedures, by either manual or automated techniques, to produce results of a quality consistent with excellent patient care. Undertakes these duties in all areas of the Department.

Carries out troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on highly complex automated systems. Ensures appropriate records are kept and liaises with senior staff and service engineers where appropriate.

To handle potentially highly infectious material and known highly infectious material, containing Hazard Group 2 & 3 pathogens, in order to perform subjective interpretation of diagnostic investigations and be responsible for the validity of own results.

for further information please see Job description.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join the Kidderminster MSK Physiotherapy Outpatient Team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is a part time, permanent role (26.5 hours per week).

We are seeking a Physiotherapist with NHS experience in MSK outpatients, who possesses advanced skills in assessing and treating MSK conditions.

The successful candidate will need to be proactive, highly motivated in their own professional development, able to demonstrate strong clinical reasoning, and committed to delivering evidence-based practice.

In this role, you will manage a complex and varied caseload in a busy, friendly department. There will also be opportunities to run group sessions and assist in fracture clinics, providing initial assessments and advice to patients following injury or surgery.

Experience working with trauma or post-operative patients is therefore preferred. The department also enjoys close collaboration with our Extended Scope Practitioner service, which specialises in spinal, knee, shoulder, and pain clinics.

You will be supported in your continuing professional development by experienced and supportive team leaders, and you will be actively encouraged to contribute to the development of both colleagues and the service.

If you have any questions or would like further information about the role, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Treena Jones ([email protected])

Main duties of the job

Working as an autonomous practitioner, to provide high quality patient focussed care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes.

To take the responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type.

To provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff and students.

To participate in departmental audit in support of evidence-based practice.

To communicate with the MDT as appropriate to provide comprehensive assessment to determine admission prevention as appropriate to given speciality.

To undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of speciality.

To contribute to our 7-day service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work. To complete on call over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as appropriate to speciality.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS trust our Therapy service is recognised for its high quality patient care.We are excited to announce that we have the opportunity for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner (12 MONTH FIXED TERM PART TIME 24.75 hours)to support the Elective Orthopaedic team at Alexandra Hospital,Redditch.

This post supports our vision of a dynamic and flexible workforce that has knowledge and skills in delivering modernised Therapy, focusing on providing treatment to elective surgery patients including hip/knee replacements and day case. The assessments facilitate compliance of post-surgery guidelines to maximise mobility and functional independence on the ward or on home assessment visits.

Full training is provided through our Therapy support worker skills programme.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals that will be able to demonstrate safe and effective patient centred approach to care. You need to be professional, self-motivated with excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.

You will be working with and supported by a very skilled work force and expected to work within a multi professional environment.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to Bank holiday and 7 day working to ensure effective clinical delivery.

The post may close early should sufficient applications be received.

Please contact Beverley Phillips Therapy Lead Elective OrthopaedicsTel 01527 512146 or email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

• Maintain positive,appropriate relationships with patients,families and carers demonstrating respect,kindness ,compassion and empathy at all times.
• Works unsupervised to implement treatment plans.
• Liaise with MDT to facilitate discharges home.
• Assess recommend,order and issue Therapy equipment to enable discharge
• Communicate effectively to the patients and MDT
• Assess patients following elective surgery with mobility,functional/cognitive impairments and impairments of Activities of daily living.
• Demonstrates an understanding of role boundaries, the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks. Able to understand and follow procedures, protocols, and plans.
• Gather and interpret relevant information including social history, and through working under protocols facilitates early discharge planning, liaising with family/care agencies as needed.
• Complete assessment visits alone or with another member of staff in the community setting to support safe discharges.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide complex and sensitive information.
• Understands the importance of accessing,maintaining,and storing documentation relating to care,in accordance with local guidance andlegal requirements for maintaining confidentiality and data protection.

• Maintain complete accurate treatment records in line with local and HCPC standards.
• Participate in and contribute to any service improvements/audits
• Provide administrative support to therapy team

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0677

Job locations

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Working as part of the Therapy and wider MDT, Therapy Assistant Practitioners (TAP) use enhanced skills in a specialist area to provide direct high quality and effective therapeutic care and support to a defined group of patients.Within the scope of the role, the post holder will independently (unsupervised) plan and deliver individual or group tasks where the understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out delegated tasks and plans is essential.

This role requires understanding of factual and theoretical knowledge of principles, policies, protocols, procedures, processes within a defined group of patients. Although work is guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, the post holder must be able to make judgements to plan activities assess, treat and progress/grade and adapt treatment of patients in line with competencies set and assessed by the Registered Therapist. This knowledge should be utilised to contribute to effective discharge planning as part of the MDT.

The post holder will also co-ordinate and assist with the training and management of other Therapy Support Workers, thus providing a quality and effective support service to the Therapy Team. They will contribute to service development and demonstrate personal development as well as being responsible for supervision of others and delegation of tasks to other non-registered staff.

The post holder will participate in the weekend service. The speciality being dependant on experience. This service may include the treatment of children.Working hours will be dependent upon the service provided within each speciality, this may include 7-day working, working contracted hours within an extended daily pattern or participation in a relevant weekend /bank holiday rota.

Key Duties:

Domain 1: Formal Knowledge and Experience-

• Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work.
• Demonstrates the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development.
• Domain 2: Supporting service users.-
• Develops, manages, and maintains positive, appropriate relationships with service users, families and carers, demonstrating respect, kindness, compassion, and empathy at all times.
• Able to work collaboratively with a variety of health staff, social care staff, professional staff, and others. Understands and demonstrates the principles of team and partnership working. Recognises the importance of support workers in service delivery, including the diverse roles undertaken by AHP support workers. Is able to define own role, for example by describing their duties and the roles of others. Domain 3: Clinical, Technical and Scientific Roles and Responsibilities, Knowledge and Practice, Support, and Interventions. Developed knowledge of clinical, technical, and/or scientific theory and practice, within their immediate field of practice. Understands the importance of evidence-based practice. Demonstrates an understanding of role boundaries, the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks. Able to understand and follow procedures, protocols, and plans. Following appropriate training and demonstration of competency, works unsupervised with service users within the scope of the role and operational policies, protocols, and procedures, adhering to evidence base practice. Understands and gains valid consent prior to action or providing care, and records this appropriately. Assesses a defined group of patients with mobility, functional/cognitive impairments, and impairments of activities of daily living, including assessment of a patients fitness to treat, recognising at deteriorating patient and escalating accordingly any concerns to a registered therapist/ward staff. Gathers and interprets relevant information including social history, and through working under protocols facilitates early discharge planning, liaising with family/care agencies as needed. Works unsupervised to assess, plan, implement, progress/grade and monitor own treatment and care plan interventions, including adapting to circumstances/patients needs. Actively participates in the planning and development of personalised care plans by offering objective clinical and evidence-based information to inform planned activities. Monitors the effectiveness of treatments through evaluation of outcome and use of clinical knowledge and evidence base to progress the patient within defined protocols and recognises the reason for any unmet goals. Understands the impact of complex or urgent care needs and other factors encountered when prioritising care activities within their own or the teams defined workload. Identifies the need for ongoing rehabilitation/support and liaises with the MDT to recommend the appropriate level of care on discharge. This could involve referral to other agencies. Completes visits in the community setting to provide necessary assessments or interventions to support safe discharge. This may be completed alone or with another therapist/member of staff. Assesses for, recommends, orders, issues, and fits equipment as per scope of practice, as required by the service user, including demonstration of safe use of equipment to service users, carers, and other staff. Recognises an emergency, summons assistance, and acts as a member of the MDT within parameters of own competence and defined role. In settings where a registered practitioner is not present, initiates immediate first aid whilst awaiting the arrival of appropriately qualified practitioners. Domain 4: Communication and Information Management. Communicates effectively, through a variety of methods with patients, carers, and relatives to maximise rehabilitation potential through interpersonal, verbal, and nonverbal skills. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation, and reassurance. Exchanges information with service user and families using active listening, compassion, empathy, and coproduction techniques with the service user. Demonstrates the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information, including relating to service users. Judges the appropriate method of communication, ensuring information is provided in an accessible way. Actively listens and receives information, gives and acts on feedback. Understands the communication needs of others and adapts communication style accordingly. Manages barriers to effective communication and adapts own communication style as appropriate. Liaises and communicates effectively with registered therapists, acute ward and community teams and other members of the MDT, regarding referrals, ongoing care, rehabilitation needs, and discharge requirements of individual patients. Domain 5: Safe and Inclusive Environments. Contributes to the maintenance of healthy and safe working environments through appropriate practice, use of resources, techniques and behaviours and understanding of relevant legislation. Contributes to the application and evaluation of organisational procedures and protocols. Identifies and acts immediately to manage risks/unsafe practice or environments, including assessment of moving and handling, using local policies and procedures. Acts with integrity and honesty, ensuring individuals do not experience harm by reporting situations, behaviours or errors that might lead to adverse outcomes for service users. Is aware of the environment in which they work and how to maintain health and safety for themselves and others. Reports any adverse incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action where necessary, according to Trust policy. Ensures safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or medical devices used in the care of patients. Domain 6: Research and Service Improvement. Participates in, contributes to, and may lead, audits, service evaluation, and quality improvement projects relevant to own work. Applies research governance, ethics, protocols, and guidelines and may undertake more complex research activities including data collection and analysis. Disseminates research findings. Domain 7: Leadership and Management. Acts in a professional manner, demonstrating NHS Constitution values. Demonstrates role modelling,Takes responsibility for management, prioritisation, and leadership of own workload within the defined area of work, and within scope of practice. At times working without direct supervision. Identifies and develops own leadership skills Is aware of limitations of own knowledge and skills and actively seeks feedback. Completes all required mandatory and compulsory training Works with registered therapists to supervise, mentor and manage Therapy Support Workers /less experienced staff and apprentices, including induction of new staff and students. Contributes to the learning of the organisation, colleagues, and team Provides administrative support to the therapy team Domain 8: Personal and Professional Values and Behaviours. Demonstrates, through interactions with others, the core values of the NHS, Our NHS People Promise and WAHT Values and Behaviours. Understands and acts on own safety, health and wellbeing needs and supports the health and wellbeing of wider team.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose:Working as part of the Therapy and wider MDT, Therapy Assistant Practitioners (TAP) use enhanced skills in a specialist area to provide direct high quality and effective therapeutic care and support to a defined group of patients.Within the scope of the role, the post holder will independently (unsupervised) plan and deliver individual or group tasks where the understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out delegated tasks and plans is essential.This role requires understanding of factual and theoretical knowledge of principles, policies, protocols, procedures, processes within a defined group of patients. Although work is guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, the post holder must be able to make judgements to plan activities assess, treat and progress/grade and adapt treatment of patients in line with competencies set and assessed by the Registered Therapist. This knowledge should be utilised to contribute to effective discharge planning as part of the MDT. The post holder will also co-ordinate and assist with the training and management of other Therapy Support Workers, thus providing a quality and effective support service to the Therapy Team. They will contribute to service development and demonstrate personal development as well as being responsible for supervision of others and delegation of tasks to other non-registered staff. The post holder will participate in the weekend service. The speciality being dependant on experience. This service may include the treatment of children.Working hours will be dependent upon the service provided within each speciality, this may include 7-day working, working contracted hours within an extended daily pattern or participation in a relevant weekend /bank holiday rota.Key Duties: Domain 1: Formal Knowledge and Experience- Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work. Demonstrates the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development. Domain 2: Supporting service users.- Develops, manages, and maintains positive, appropriate relationships with service users, families and carers, demonstrating respect, kindness, compassion, and empathy at all times. Able to work collaboratively with a variety of health staff, social care staff, professional staff, and others. Understands and demonstrates the principles of team and partnership working. Recognises the importance of support workers in service delivery, including the diverse roles undertaken by AHP support workers. Is able to define own role, for example by describing their duties and the roles of others. Domain 3: Clinical, Technical and Scientific Roles and Responsibilities, Knowledge and Practice, Support, and Interventions. Developed knowledge of clinical, technical, and/or scientific theory and practice, within their immediate field of practice. Understands the importance of evidence-based practice. Demonstrates an understanding of role boundaries, the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks. Able to understand and follow procedures, protocols, and plans. Following appropriate training and demonstration of competency, works unsupervised with service users within the scope of the role and operational policies, protocols, and procedures, adhering to evidence base practice. Understands and gains valid consent prior to action or providing care, and records this appropriately. Assesses a defined group of patients with mobility, functional/cognitive impairments, and impairments of activities of daily living, including assessment of a patients fitness to treat, recognising at deteriorating patient and escalating accordingly any concerns to a registered therapist/ward staff. Gathers and interprets relevant information including social history, and through working under protocols facilitates early discharge planning, liaising with family/care agencies as needed. Works unsupervised to assess, plan, implement, progress/grade and monitor own treatment and care plan interventions, including adapting to circumstances/patients needs. Actively participates in the planning and development of personalised care plans by offering objective clinical and evidence-based information to inform planned activities. Monitors the effectiveness of treatments through evaluation of outcome and use of clinical knowledge and evidence base to progress the patient within defined protocols and recognises the reason for any unmet goals. Understands the impact of complex or urgent care needs and other factors encountered when prioritising care activities within their own or the teams defined workload. Identifies the need for ongoing rehabilitation/support and liaises with the MDT to recommend the appropriate level of care on discharge. This could involve referral to other agencies. Completes visits in the community setting to provide necessary assessments or interventions to support safe discharge. This may be completed alone or with another therapist/member of staff. Assesses for, recommends, orders, issues, and fits equipment as per scope of practice, as required by the service user, including demonstration of safe use of equipment to service users, carers, and other staff. Recognises an emergency, summons assistance, and acts as a member of the MDT within parameters of own competence and defined role. In settings where a registered practitioner is not present, initiates immediate first aid whilst awaiting the arrival of appropriately qualified practitioners. Domain 4: Communication and Information Management. Communicates effectively, through a variety of methods with patients, carers, and relatives to maximise rehabilitation potential through interpersonal, verbal, and nonverbal skills. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation, and reassurance. Exchanges information with service user and families using active listening, compassion, empathy, and coproduction techniques with the service user. Demonstrates the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information, including relating to service users. Judges the appropriate method of communication, ensuring information is provided in an accessible way. Actively listens and receives information, gives and acts on feedback. Understands the communication needs of others and adapts communication style accordingly. Manages barriers to effective communication and adapts own communication style as appropriate. Liaises and communicates effectively with registered therapists, acute ward and community teams and other members of the MDT, regarding referrals, ongoing care, rehabilitation needs, and discharge requirements of individual patients. Domain 5: Safe and Inclusive Environments. Contributes to the maintenance of healthy and safe working environments through appropriate practice, use of resources, techniques and behaviours and understanding of relevant legislation. Contributes to the application and evaluation of organisational procedures and protocols. Identifies and acts immediately to manage risks/unsafe practice or environments, including assessment of moving and handling, using local policies and procedures. Acts with integrity and honesty, ensuring individuals do not experience harm by reporting situations, behaviours or errors that might lead to adverse outcomes for service users. Is aware of the environment in which they work and how to maintain health and safety for themselves and others. Reports any adverse incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action where necessary, according to Trust policy. Ensures safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or medical devices used in the care of patients. Domain 6: Research and Service Improvement. Participates in, contributes to, and may lead, audits, service evaluation, and quality improvement projects relevant to own work. Applies research governance, ethics, protocols, and guidelines and may undertake more complex research activities including data collection and analysis. Disseminates research findings. Domain 7: Leadership and Management. Acts in a professional manner, demonstrating NHS Constitution values. Demonstrates role modelling,Takes responsibility for management, prioritisation, and leadership of own workload within the defined area of work, and within scope of practice. At times working without direct supervision. Identifies and develops own leadership skills Is aware of limitations of own knowledge and skills and actively seeks feedback. Completes all required mandatory and compulsory training Works with registered therapists to supervise, mentor and manage Therapy Support Workers /less experienced staff and apprentices, including induction of new staff and students. Contributes to the learning of the organisation, colleagues, and team Provides administrative support to the therapy team Domain 8: Personal and Professional Values and Behaviours. Demonstrates, through interactions with others, the core values of the NHS, Our NHS People Promise and WAHT Values and Behaviours. Understands and acts on own safety, health and wellbeing needs and supports the health and wellbeing of wider team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Functional Skills (level 2) or Maths
• & English GCSE (grades 9-4 or
• A-C)
• National Care Certificate
• AND
• A foundation degree Health and
• Social care or equivalent level 5
• qualification and A-Levels and
• GCSEs or equivalent(s)
• Or as a level 5 apprenticeship
• (e.g. Assistant practitioner
• apprenticeship)
• Or equivalent clinical
• experience/expertise within an
• AHP profession underpinned by
• Theoretical, and practical experience.

Desirable

• Evidence of
• attendance at
• healthcare related
• course e.g. Dementia
• awareness, stroke
• specialist seating.
• A relevant further
• education qualification
• eg BTEC (Therapy
• Support Worker) or
• NVQ 3 in healthcare or
• Equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Senior
• Therapy Assistant/or equivalent
• working with different patient
• groups/conditions
• Experience of working in an
• acute/healthcare setting with direct
• patient contact.
• Evidence of work using a wide
• range of Therapy related skills
• including grading, adaptation and
• progression of interventions
• Evidence of supporting other staff

Desirable

• Experience of
• organising and/or
• providing training to
• others
• Experience of group
• Working
• Experience of
• using fitting adaptive
• equipment

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Basic aims and
• principles of Physiotherapy and
• Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of managing/ prioritising
• own caseload/working
• independently
• Ability to work autonomously using
• own Knowledge skills and initiative
• in complex situations,
• acknowledging role boundaries
• Effective and appropriate written
• and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
• Evidence of thorough, relevant
• self-development/ CPD activity
• Completion of broad-based
• competencies in therapy related
• skills
• Evidence of patient handling skills
• Computer Literate e.g. Microsoft Word PowerPoint Outlook.

Desirable

• Evidence of activities
• involving leadership
• management skills
• Understanding of
• professional, legal and
• clinical governance
• issues
• Previous experience of
• Electronic Patient Records.

Trust values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate our Trust values and behaviours: -
• Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for
• help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to share
• ideas and concerns.
• Ensuring people feel cared for we all take responsibility for actively supporting
• and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others.
• Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness,
• valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives.

Personal qualities

Essential

• Evidence of enthusiasm and
• commitment to the role in
• Worcestershire
• Proactive in self-development
• Able to maintain confidentiality and
• Professionalism
• Compassionate
• Evidence of appropriate personal
• attributes e.g. responsible, reliable,
• flexible, well-organised, initiative
• Evidence of good team working
• Ability to problem solve

other job requirements

Essential

• Right to work in the UK Valid Visa
• Ability to meet the physical,
• emotional and challenging
• demands of the role
• Able to meet the moving and
• handling requirements of the post
• Able and willing to work contracted
• hours over 7 days, extended daily
• hours pattern as required
• Able to contribute to the Therapy
• Weekend and Bank Holiday rota
• Able to fulfil the travel requirements
• of the post - Full driving licence and
• access to a vehicle (or alternative
• mode of transport)

Desirable

• Able and willing to
• commute between
• sites

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Functional Skills (level 2) or Maths & English GCSE (grades 9-4 or A-C) National Care Certificate AND A foundation degree Health and Social care or equivalent level 5 qualification and A-Levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s) Or as a level 5 apprenticeship (e.g. Assistant practitioner apprenticeship) Or equivalent clinical experience/expertise within an AHP profession underpinned by Theoretical, and practical experience. Desirable Evidence of attendance at healthcare related course e.g. Dementia awareness, stroke specialist seating. A relevant further education qualification eg BTEC (Therapy Support Worker) or NVQ 3 in healthcare or Equivalent. Experience Essential Proven experience as a Senior Therapy Assistant/or equivalent working with different patient groups/conditions Experience of working in an acute/healthcare setting with direct patient contact. Evidence of work using a wide range of Therapy related skills including grading, adaptation and progression of interventions Evidence of supporting other staff Desirable Experience of organising and/or providing training to others Experience of group Working Experience of using fitting adaptive equipment Skills/knowledge Essential Knowledge of Basic aims and principles of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Evidence of managing/ prioritising own caseload/working independently Ability to work autonomously using own Knowledge skills and initiative in complex situations, acknowledging role boundaries Effective and appropriate written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills Evidence of thorough, relevant self-development/ CPD activity Completion of broad-based competencies in therapy related skills Evidence of patient handling skills Computer Literate e.g. Microsoft Word PowerPoint Outlook. Desirable Evidence of activities involving leadership management skills Understanding of professional, legal and clinical governance issues Previous experience of Electronic Patient Records. Trust values Essential Able to demonstrate our Trust values and behaviours: - Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to share ideas and concerns. Ensuring people feel cared for we all take responsibility for actively supporting and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others. Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness, valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives. Personal qualities Essential Evidence of enthusiasm and commitment to the role in Worcestershire Proactive in self-development Able to maintain confidentiality and Professionalism Compassionate Evidence of appropriate personal attributes e.g. responsible, reliable, flexible, well-organised, initiative Evidence of good team working Ability to problem solve other job requirements Essential Right to work in the UK Valid Visa Ability to meet the physical, emotional and challenging demands of the role Able to meet the moving and handling requirements of the post Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days, extended daily hours pattern as required Able to contribute to the Therapy Weekend and Bank Holiday rota Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post - Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or alternative mode of transport) Desirable Able and willing to commute between sites

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an excellent people manager with the ability to shape and influence service change? Do you have the proven ability to translate a challenging, fast moving and complex agendas into reality?

The Surgical Care Group is on an exciting journey of improvement and development to ensure that our services are focused on quality and safety. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic leader to join us and embrace the journey of continuous improvement and transformational change.

Reporting to the Associate Chief Operating Officer, you will directly manage the ENT/Audiology and OMFS Directorate. You will be responsible for ensuring operational safety, efficient and effectiveness of services, effective clinical governance and risk management, and budgetary/ workforce management.

Who should apply? You should be enthusiastic; experience senior leader looking to develop and expand your NHS managerial career. You must be able to demonstrate a strong performance focus and evidence sustained recovery and transformation services you have managed to date. You must be an experience manager who can lead a large team effectively ensuring performance and activity targets are achieved. You should be able to demonstrate how you have worked collaboratively and successfully with clinical teams. Finally, you should be passionate about improving care and up for a challenge.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide operational leadership and management for the Directorate working in partnership with the Clinical Director and Matrons. The post holder will ensure that the Directorate and its services meet their quality, activity and financial targets. Working with the Clinical Directors, Matrons, Associate Chief Operating Officer, Associate Chief Medial Officer, Associate Chief Nursing Officer to assist in the planning, objective-setting and change management within both the Directorate and the Care Group as a whole.

Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment:

As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role.

Applicants will be prompted in the application form to declare if they wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, and their response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.

If you have any queries about expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please contact Rob Saunders (HR Manager - Recruitment) in confidence via email [email protected].

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking induvial who can provide and efficient administrative service to the Acute Medical Short Stay Unit Ward Manager and support the team within Medicine and Emergency Care. You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the ward ensuring service users / patients and staff are provided with a comprehensive support service.

Main duties of the job

• Provide dedicated administrative support to the Ward Manager, Matron and wider ward team.
• Be the central point of contact and maintain relationships across the wards, assisting the team in the development and maintenance of efficient and effective office procedures and administrative tasks.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and that of the wards on a daily basis, working mainly without supervision and using own initiative.
• Maintain effective communication across the wards, taking phone calls and either directing the caller to the appropriate team member or taking messages as required. To be proactive in dealing with staff, patient, relative or carer enquiries.
• Administer all office systems to a high standard, both electronic and hard copy, across the service, ensuring they run smoothly through having well planned and organised administrative systems and processes in place.
• Responsible for utilising the Trusts I-Procurement solution to raise requisitions, receipt deliveries and resolve notifications in line with the Trusts procurement policy.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit a Consultant in Emergency Medicine. Successful candidates will join a team of 18 consultants. The Directorate provides services across 3 hospital sites within the county of Worcestershire.

As a Trust we are actively involved in developing the training program for students from the Three Counties Medical School based in Worcester which opened in September 2023. We look forward to establishing links with the new Medical School in addition to well-established relationships with the University of Birmingham and the University of Warwick.

As part of the Consultant Advisory Appointment Committee, shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a 5 minute presentation on the topic: What digital innovations do you think will benefit patients in WANHST Emergency departments.

Interested candidates are invited to contact Dr Gemma Myers to discuss the opportunity.

AAC interview date: 4th December 2026

This job description was approved by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine on 20th July 2026.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Cross-County Emergency Medicine Directorate, you will have the opportunity to work at both Worcestershire Royal Hospital and the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. You will be joining us at an exciting time as both our departments have seen significant investment to improve facilities for patients and rest and training facilities for staff. In Summer 2023 the Trust opened a multi-million-pound state-of-the-art Urgent and Emergency Care centre on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital site, with co-located EM, Acute Medicine, Radiology and SDEC services to transform our activity.

Situated between the calm tranquillity of the Malvern Hills and the hustle-and-bustle of Birmingham City Centre, Redditch offers the best of both worlds. You could be a short distance away from beautiful countryside for outdoor pursuits, or a short distance away from dining at Michelin-starred restaurants or visiting the many theatres, museums and music venues of Birmingham.

Nearby towns such as Bromsgrove have schools rated as being Outstanding by Ofsted for those who are already raising young families, or those who are just about to embark on that lifelong journey.

If you want something supportive, sustainable and geared towards delivering quality, innovative patient care, choose Worcestershire, Where Our People Matter.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operational Support Officer to join the Surgical Division.

You will need to be highly motivated with a high level of professionalism, excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team. You will need to be adaptable and flexible to meet the demands of the services.

The role will support the Division in the the delivery of corporate targets and strategies by undertaking a wise range of day to day operation duties in support of the Deputy General Manager and Administration Admin Lead to ensure that the Directorate Specialties meet quality, activity and financial key performance indicators (KPI's) across inpatient/outpatient services.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Division in the delivery of corporate targets and strategies and day-to-day operational service delivery.
• Support the DeputyGeneral Manager andAdministrative Admin Leadto meet quality, activity and financialKPIs.
• Monitor EPR, RTT, Patient Tracker Listand data qualityto ensure waitingtimes and bookingtargets are metand avoid breaches.
• Input and producedata using ESR, EPR, rotas, trackers, Datix and otherrelevant systems.
• Supportprojects, waiting listinitiatives, EPR trainingand service improvement.
• Arrange meetings, takeminutes, complete actionlogs, manage diariesand maintain Directoratesystems.
• Escalate resource concernsandoperational issues andsupport Business Continuityand Emergency Planning.
• Monitor Consultant annualleave, capacity planning, mandatory training andappraisals.
• Participate in auditand quality improvementdevelopments.
• Undertake SPDRs andcontribute to Directoratetraining plans.
• Undertake annual appraisal and maintain professional knowledge and a 3-year portfolio of evidence.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

229-SUR-8289786 (INTERNAL)

Job locations

Hereford

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent
• RSA Stage 3 Typing/Word Processing or equivalent
• Secretarial Qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous secretarial experience or equivalent
• Diary Management

Desirable

• Previous experience dealing with the public
• Previous NHS/healthcare experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision
• Ability to prioritise and organize own workload

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent RSA Stage 3 Typing/Word Processing or equivalent Secretarial Qualification or equivalent Experience Essential Previous secretarial experience or equivalent Diary Management Desirable Previous experience dealing with the public Previous NHS/healthcare experience Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision Ability to prioritise and organize own workload

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Victoria Eye Unit is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our friendly team within our Ophthalmology Department and Ophthalmology Theatres.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a rewarding and expanding specialty, gaining experience across ophthalmology outpatients, day surgery, peripheral clinics, and specialist theatre services.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in ophthalmology theatres, ophthalmology outpatient services, or both. However, applicants with theatre or outpatient experience from other specialties are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be supported through a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing education, and competency-based training to develop specialist ophthalmic knowledge and skills.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and are looking for a role that offers variety, professional development, and the opportunity to work across both ophthalmology theatres and department services, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must hold current UK NMC registration.

Main duties of the job

The Victoria Eye Unit is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team within our busy Ophthalmology Department and Ophthalmology Theatres.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a rewarding and expanding specialty, gaining experience across ophthalmology outpatients, day surgery, peripheral clinics and specialist ophthalmic theatre services. You will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the patient pathway.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in ophthalmology theatres, ophthalmology outpatient services, or both. However, applications are also welcomed from nurses with previous theatre or outpatient experience in other specialties who are keen to develop a career in ophthalmology.

The successful candidate will be supported through a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing professional development and competency-based training to build specialist ophthalmic knowledge and skills.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and are looking for a varied role that offers opportunities to work across both ophthalmology theatres and department services, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must hold current UK NMC registration and share our commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established decontamination team in Endoscopy. This role requires a dynamic team player who can work on own initiative and works well in a team environment. A comprehensive training package will be provided and you will be fully supported. If you would like to learn new skills and have a willingness to learn then this job is for you.

Main duties of the job

The decontamination technician role is to provide a service to endoscopy, urology and theatres by providing endoscopes when required. You will be expected to provide the services with decontaminated scopes for the lists, collect the contaminated scopes and decontaminate them in the decontamination facility. You would then either return them to the services or store them in the cabinets provided until next required. You will ensure the decontamination facility is clean, tidy, deal with stock and storage, send and receive scopes for or from repair, use a track and traceability system and any other maintenance issues in the decontamination facility. Part of your job role will be to provide scopes for out of hours procedures so you will be expected to be part of the on call rota.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

The role is within the Digital Information team. The team is responsible for all aspects of information services, such as Analysis and Intelligence, Data Quality, Performance, BI Warehousing and Business Intelligence, Data Protection, Health Records, Clinical Information and Training.

This post holder will manage a small team of skilled analysts who develop reporting scopes, extract and process data from our BI warehouse and generate reports and intelligent insights. This post holder will specifically manage the Patient Safety, Patient Care and Experience analyst team.

Main duties of the job

This post holder will provide insightful analytics that will provide the senior management with greater visibility and improved understanding of its business through investigative analysis, visualisation and robust data journalism. This post holder will analyse data and provide intelligent information that will contribute towards the transformation of services and improvements in patient care and experience.

This post holder supported by the expertise of their line manager will forecast, deliver and monitor impact of Trustwide or service specific initiatives; and be able to combine the datasets from several sources including across corporate teams, systems and organisations.

Be able to analyse data using a wide range of database tools and statistical analysis techniques. Create complex queries and reports in SQL (database analysis tool), Python or R and be able to present the reports using SQL Reporting Services, PowerBI or Shiny.

The post holder will need to be capable of developing specialist knowledge and expertise within NHS Information and become fully conversant with the datasets captured in the NHS.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year New recruits would commence on the minimum pay point.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0734

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job role - key tasks

To represent the Digital Information Team on Divisional projects where data driven evidence will be required to support tactical decisions and monitor the outcomes/impacts.

To look beyond the original requests to ensure a holistic approach that will challenge assumptions and predict outcomes and performance. To utilise data and information analysis to provide advice on option appraisals for possible scenarios.

To understand the purpose of requests and to ensure the analysis incorporates (where applicable) predictive and prescriptive analysis to generate holistic results. To ensure that the results are communicated clearly, including the limitations of the data, techniques and assumptions.

To augment quantitative analysis with qualitative data analysis where possible.

To be responsible for the production, development and promotion of a range of statistical / information services; provide expert advice and guidance on statistical / information matters, including the development of health-related data sets and information.

To provide an intelligent written overview of the actionable strategic insights and how the data can drive forward the impacts intended.

Provide expert advice from data cradle to grave including data collection, data entry, data extraction, analysis and intelligent conveyancing and presentation.

To have responsibility for the provision of information systems/services across the Trust and the development of systems at departmental level.

To oversee the production of all external returns of data and compliance to national and local regulations. To include all statutory returns and the return of datasets to Secondary Uses Service (SUS).

To oversee the production of routine and ad hoc information to support the Trust in monitoring key performance targets and to support its decision making process. Work with the Information Senior Management Team to produce Directorate Performance reports.

Advise and raise awareness for the Division on any initiatives that could deliver optimum financial benefit.

To oversee the workload and to peer review outputs from the Senior Information Analysts, Information Analysts and Information Officers.

To ensure that all requests are evaluated for health inequalities and inequalities in care provision.

Participate in all appropriate meetings, relevant to data, information and intelligence requests.

General Duties

Liaise with a diverse range of staff including managers and clinicians to interpret highly complex or ambiguous requirements. Apply specialist knowledge to advise of information available, particularly in relation to data sources, methods of analysis, data quality and interpretation in light of historical changes to data collection.

The job entails the provision and explanation of complex information. The post holder must therefore have excellent communication and written presentational skills and reasonable verbal presentational skills. They must be confident when communicating with people at all levels of the organization and also externally.

Present information appropriately for each project by using a variety of media. Be able to provide Statistical process graphs, benchmarking data, process mapping, demonstrate trends, calculate percentages and variances and providing explanatory notes and interpretation regarding data ambiguities.

Responsible for horizon scanning changes that may affect existing processes. Provide expert knowledge, guidance and support to information staff on Information issues. Keep staff informed of corporate and department objectives and deadlines.

To adhere to trust policies regarding confidentiality and information security.

To keep up to date with information practices and policies through all the appropriate resources, to enable effective delivery of the information service to the Trust

To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade of this job.

Job description Job responsibilities Job role - key tasksTo represent the Digital Information Team on Divisional projects where data driven evidence will be required to support tactical decisions and monitor the outcomes/impacts. To look beyond the original requests to ensure a holistic approach that will challenge assumptions and predict outcomes and performance. To utilise data and information analysis to provide advice on option appraisals for possible scenarios.To understand the purpose of requests and to ensure the analysis incorporates (where applicable) predictive and prescriptive analysis to generate holistic results. To ensure that the results are communicated clearly, including the limitations of the data, techniques and assumptions.To augment quantitative analysis with qualitative data analysis where possible.To be responsible for the production, development and promotion of a range of statistical / information services; provide expert advice and guidance on statistical / information matters, including the development of health-related data sets and information. To provide an intelligent written overview of the actionable strategic insights and how the data can drive forward the impacts intended.Provide expert advice from data cradle to grave including data collection, data entry, data extraction, analysis and intelligent conveyancing and presentation.To have responsibility for the provision of information systems/services across the Trust and the development of systems at departmental level.To oversee the production of all external returns of data and compliance to national and local regulations. To include all statutory returns and the return of datasets to Secondary Uses Service (SUS). To oversee the production of routine and ad hoc information to support the Trust in monitoring key performance targets and to support its decision making process. Work with the Information Senior Management Team to produce Directorate Performance reports.Advise and raise awareness for the Division on any initiatives that could deliver optimum financial benefit.To oversee the workload and to peer review outputs from the Senior Information Analysts, Information Analysts and Information Officers.To ensure that all requests are evaluated for health inequalities and inequalities in care provision. Participate in all appropriate meetings, relevant to data, information and intelligence requests.General DutiesLiaise with a diverse range of staff including managers and clinicians to interpret highly complex or ambiguous requirements. Apply specialist knowledge to advise of information available, particularly in relation to data sources, methods of analysis, data quality and interpretation in light of historical changes to data collection.The job entails the provision and explanation of complex information. The post holder must therefore have excellent communication and written presentational skills and reasonable verbal presentational skills. They must be confident when communicating with people at all levels of the organization and also externally.Present information appropriately for each project by using a variety of media. Be able to provide Statistical process graphs, benchmarking data, process mapping, demonstrate trends, calculate percentages and variances and providing explanatory notes and interpretation regarding data ambiguities.Responsible for horizon scanning changes that may affect existing processes. Provide expert knowledge, guidance and support to information staff on Information issues. Keep staff informed of corporate and department objectives and deadlines.To adhere to trust policies regarding confidentiality and information security.To keep up to date with information practices and policies through all the appropriate resources, to enable effective delivery of the information service to the Trust To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade of this job.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with data and analytical tools.
• Experience in data visualisation
• Experience in data journalism.
• Significant experience managing a function (2 years minimum)
• Specialist experience/knowledge in usage of complex datasets.
• Evidence of building effective working relationships with wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience of making significant contributions to large and small scale projects
• Knowledge of importance of stakeholder and service user engagement and involvement.

Desirable

• Project management

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of research and visualisation techniques, project management and process redesign.
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Further education or equivalent application

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to use SQL and SSRS.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle technical, complex, sensitive or contentious information and present this to a variety of audiences where significant barriers to acceptance may exist.
• Demonstrate the ability to take complex messages and make them appropriate for the audience using varied visualisation techniques.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Information Governance regulations
• Able to use PowerBI and data science analytics.

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with data and analytical tools. Experience in data visualisation Experience in data journalism. Significant experience managing a function (2 years minimum) Specialist experience/knowledge in usage of complex datasets. Evidence of building effective working relationships with wide variety of stakeholders Experience of making significant contributions to large and small scale projects Knowledge of importance of stakeholder and service user engagement and involvement. Desirable Project management Qualifications Essential Educated to masters level or equivalent. Knowledge of research and visualisation techniques, project management and process redesign. Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Further education or equivalent application Skills and Knowledge Essential Able to use SQL and SSRS. Demonstrate the ability to handle technical, complex, sensitive or contentious information and present this to a variety of audiences where significant barriers to acceptance may exist. Demonstrate the ability to take complex messages and make them appropriate for the audience using varied visualisation techniques. Desirable Knowledge of Information Governance regulations Able to use PowerBI and data science analytics.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

*** This vacancy is currently only open to Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS staff ***

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Birch Day Case Unit at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch for 0.58 WTE Band 3 Ward Clerk. This equates to 22 hours per week

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is keen to work in a busy and growing environment within an extremely supportive team.

Experience would be desirable, but not essential as full training will be given. Computer literacy of a high standard would be expected as the job involves a lot of access to Trust IT systems.

We would like someone who has an excellent customer service approach, as you will be the first member of the team that our patients will meet.

You need to be able to multi-task and work under pressure, as the job can be fast paced at times

The unit takes various surgical specialties such as general surgery, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics and vascular surgery.

We have also expanded care into interventional radiology and operate a Theatre Admissions Unit.

The Day Unit currently has 19 trolley spaces and 3 seated spaces in use at any one time, which are reused over the day to maximise volume of patients that come through our unit. The Theatre Admissions Unit has 9 seated spaces.

Currently the hours will be split from Mon-Fri between 7am-8pm, with potential for later working and weekend work. You will be required to work a mix of shift patterns and be flexible.

Main duties of the job

To provide administrative and clerical support to the ward, professional qualified staff and provide first point of contact to all users of the service.

To take a key role in allocating patients to maximise capacity within the unit

To ensure the availability of accurate patient records and documentation as per Trust policies and procedures

To deal with patients relatives and other members of the public politely and efficiently and ensure confidentiality and security of patient information as per Trust policy

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

We are recruiting enthusiastic Band 5 Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioners to join our theatres team at The Alexandra Hospital, Redditch. This role is part of our countywide theatres service.Essential Criteria Trained in both Anaesthetics and Recovery.

This post is suitable for both experienced practitioners and newly qualified staff who are looking to develop their skills within a supportive perioperative team. You will work across anaesthetics and recovery, delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to patients throughout the perioperative pathway.

The Alexandra Hospital provides a varied theatre environment with a range of surgical specialities, offering excellent opportunities to gain experience and develop clinical skills within a busy and supportive multidisciplinary team. Newly qualified practitioners will be supported through a structured preceptorship and development programme. Experienced practitioners will have opportunities to further develop their skills and contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care. We are looking for motivated and adaptable individuals who are committed to delivering safe, high-quality care and who share our Trust values of being open and honest, ensuring people feel cared for, and showing respect to everyone. You must be a Registered Nurse (Adult) or Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC registration, or be due to qualify shortly. Flexible working options may be considered in line with service needs.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner, you will provide safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will assist in the preparation and delivery of anaesthesia, working under the supervision of senior practitioners and anaesthetists, ensuring equipment, medication, and the clinical environment are prepared and checked in line with Trust policies.

You will deliver high-quality post-anaesthetic care in the recovery area, monitoring patients physiological condition, recognising and responding to changes in their condition, and escalating concerns appropriately. You will support patients through recovery, providing reassurance and maintaining dignity and comfort at all times.

You will contribute to maintaining a safe theatre environment, adhering to infection prevention, health and safety, and safeguarding policies. Accurate documentation and effective communication with the multidisciplinary team will be essential to ensure continuity of care.

The post holder must demonstrate the ability to work flexibly across the countywide theatres service in accordance with service demands.

About us

Our purpose is simple Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.

Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move forward. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. These values are: being open and honest, ensuring people feel cared for, and showing respect to everyone.

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.