Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

To provide personalised, holistic support to people with long-term conditions and other specified groups enabling them to access services across the community.

The aims are to

Facilitate holistic care planning and co-ordination of input from different professionals

Provide information and advice to patients about a range of services to promote their health, lifestyle and maintain independence within communities

Facilitate access to services available in the community

Reduce demand on statutory services to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, residential care placements and GP referrals.

The Social Prescriber must have started or willingness to complete the below:

NHS England and NHS Improvement online learning programme

https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/social-prescribing/

Be enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from appropriate training as set out by the Personalised Care Institute

https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/supporting-health-and-care-staff-to-deliver-personalised-care/personalised-care-institute/

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports

Desirable

• Knowledge of the personalised care approach
• Knowledge of community development approaches
• Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the PCN

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people in all communities
• Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify risk and assess, manage risk when working with individuals
• Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals, agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role, e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner

Experience

Essential

• At least 1 years experience as a Social Prescriber Link Worker
• Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health, health improvement including unpaid work
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role including unpaid work

Desirable

• Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity
• Experience of working with the VCSE sector in a paid or unpaid capacity, including with volunteers and small community groups
• Experience of partnership, collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
• Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development

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

FedBucks Ltd

Address

Haddenham Health Centre

Stanbridge Road

Haddenham

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP17 8JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Conduct adult and child immunisations including COVID-19, influenza, MMR, pneumonia, RSV, shingles, whooping cough and other vaccines as per national guidelines.

Perform blood tests, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and routine physical health assessments.

Perform urinalysis testing and act on results as part of routine and chronic disease assessments.

Administer injections including B12, Decapeptyl, Nebido, Depo, Inclisiran, and Prostap injections.

Provide contraception services including contraceptive pill checks and Depo Provera (contraceptive) injections.

Undertake chronic disease management including asthma reviews, COPD reviews, CKD and CHD reviews, diabetes reviews, hypertension reviews, mental health reviews, learning disability reviews, and rheumatoid arthritis management.

Conduct new patient medicals and NHS Health Checks.

Perform cervical smears, spirometry, and swabs as required.

Deliver health promotion including smoking cessation advice, weight and BMI monitoring, and lifestyle support for self-management of chronic conditions.

Deliver patient education and support for self-management of chronic conditions.

Identify and escalate patient deterioration and safeguarding concerns to appropriate staff.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in line with professional and practice standards.

Professional Responsibility

Maintain current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Work in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards.

Undertake ongoing continuing professional development to maintain clinical competence.

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and safety requirements.

Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

• Current, unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Experience of practice nursing or primary care nursing.
• Competent in cervical cytology, immunisations and injection techniques.
• Experience of chronic disease management and long term condition reviews.
• Proficient in the use of the EMIS Web clinical system, including consultations, clinical coding, searches and recalls.
• Sound working knowledge of QOF and NHS primary care contractual frameworks, and the ability to deliver against them efficiently.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Spirometry and/or advanced respiratory review competency.
• Experience of supporting practice audits and quality improvement activity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rochdale Health Alliance

Address

Littleborough Group Practice

Featherstall Rd

Littleborough

Lancashire

OL15 8HF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and General Administrative Responsibilities:

• Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management, and preventative nursing interventions to all patients.
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• Assure clinical safety and drive excellent patient outcomes
• Support the practice manager and clinical lead in service delivery
• Work collaboratively with the whole practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership and direction for the nursing team.
• Conduct all duties in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and the various local and national policies, guidelines and protocols.

Clinical Responsibilities

Assess, plan, develop, implement, provide, and evaluate treatment programmes including but not limited to:

• Health promotion and well-being plus individual plans for patients with/at risk of a long-term condition
• Manage and treat long-term conditions, in line with national and local policies and practice needs
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice and national practice protocols, and work with patients to support adherence to prescribed treatments
• Prioritise health problems, intervening appropriately, to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
• Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
• Wound Care assessment and Management

Communication

• Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating
• Participate in practice team meetings. Facilitating and coordinating nursing team meetings.
• Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues

Quality Assurance

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
• Produce accurate, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures
• Prioritise, organise, and manage own and others workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality and safety.
• Deliver care as an individual and team according to evidence based care and organisational, and national policies
• Assess effectiveness of care delivery through peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation and leading on the maintenance of quality governance systems for the nursing team
• Implement and review the application of evidence-based practice in nursing
• Awareness of local and national safeguarding policies
• Assist with leading on areas of QOF and enhanced services
• Lead on Infection control and embed this within the practice team
• Participate and lead on clinical audits sharing knowledge and learning events with the practice team

Leadership- Personal and People Development

• Responsible for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
• Support the development of others to maximise staff potential
• Assist the nursing and practice management team in the planning and implementing local guidelines, protocols and standards, local projects or initiatives

Team Working

• Work as an effective and responsible Senior Practice Nurse, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
• Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment

Education

• Responsible for own professional development by attending relevant meetings, courses, seminars in agreement with the practice study leave guidelines.
• Be involved in providing a learning environment and demonstrate own activities to learners and new staff in the practice. Supervise others as needed.

Management of Risk

• Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Confidentiality

• While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, CGPN staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to CGPN as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of CGPN may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with CGPN policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the CGPN Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to CGPN guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with CGPN procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by CGPN as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within CGPN, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals and other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

This role description is intended as a basic guide to the responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive and may be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with a current valid registration
• Experience of working in primary care post-registration
• Competent in the use of Systm1 and Ardens templates

Desirable

• Leadership and Management experience
• Experience in long term condition management (COPD, Asthma and/or Diabetes)
• Knowledge of clinical governance and infection prevention and control
• Understanding of primary-care requirements (QOF, enhanced services and national screening programmes)
• Teaching and/or mentorship experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire GP Network Ltd

Address

Maple Surgery

Hanover Close

Bar Hill

Cambridge

CB23 8EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft word, excel

Desirable

• Previous experience Office/Administration
• Use of Patient administration electronic systems
• Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Team Player
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Flexible attitude to work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written command of English
• Customer Care Skills
• Ability to work at a fast pace without distraction
• Ability to work under own initiative and without direct supervision

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Understanding of RTT
• Proven ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good working knowledge of office procedures
• Ability to analyse and cross reference information

Desirable

• Knowledge of EPR/Choose and Book/Unisoft/PTS Online Booking systems

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent

Desirable

• Customer Service training

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Smith Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further information on this post.

The job description has yet to be approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

• Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.

Desirable

• Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in the Specialty or within 6 months of gaining CCT
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the specialty

Desirable

• Any other experience that may be applicable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Edward Pease Way

Darlington

Co Durham

DH2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that is required.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oTo be able to read and understand to the required standard

Desirable

• oBasic education to include Maths and English
• oBasic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations

Experience

Essential

• oUnderstanding the importance of confidentiality

Desirable

• oExperience of working in a hospital environment
• oPrevious experience in a similar environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• oGood communication skills both written and verbal
• oAbility to carry out instructions accurately

Desirable

• oAble to undertake the physical aspects of the post
• oBasic IT skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oFlexible and reliable attitude to working arrangements
• oAbility to work alone and as part of a team

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

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

DSFS - Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road, Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full job description and person specification please contact the Network Services Manager/Director

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You must be a fully qualified and registered Pharmacy Technician.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Canford Heath Group Practice

Address

Birchwood Medical Centre

2 Northmead Drive

POOLE

Dorset

BH17 7XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 14th September 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1.Masters level degree in pharmacy.
• 2.Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• 3.Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent) *.
• 4.Registered as an independent prescriber with the GPhC.

Desirable

• 1.MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)*.
• 2.Leadership or management development course.
• 3.Risk management training.
• 4. Educational Qualification
• 5.Member of Royal College of Pharmacy
• 6.Research degree (MSc,MRes, PhD) or working towards this qualification.

Experience

Essential

• 1.Extensive recent post-registration experience as a clinical pharmacist (hospital or primary care)_ at band 8a (or equivalent) in the specialist clinical area
• 2.Recent significant experience of patient consultation.
• 3.Recent practical experience of independent prescribing in the specialist clinical area.
• 4.Highly specialised knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends in specialist clinical area.
• 5.Experience of the practical implementation of national guidance in drug use (e.g. NICE).
• 6.Experience of documenting pharmaceutical care issues in patient records.
• 7.Experience of writing professional reports.
• 8.Experience of developing and reviewing patient group directions and shared care guidelines, drug policies and treatment guidelines.
• 9.Evidence of having written, supervised, conducted and implemented the outcomes of clinical audit.
• 10.Experience of the practical application of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• 11.Experience of drug expenditure analysis and reporting.
• 13. Experience of the management of high-cost and high-risk medicines.
• 14. Experience as a personal tutor to a range of pre- and post-registration pharmacy staff groups.
• 15. Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development.
• 16. Experience of working within a regional or national group to implement new or changed guidance.
• 17.Previous management experience with responsibility for pharmacy staff

Desirable

• 1.Extensive recent post-registration experience as a clinical pharmacist in the specialist clinical area at band 8a (or equivalent) in more than one setting e.g. hospital, intermediate care, primary care, intermediate care, community pharmacy
• 2.Experienced clinical pharmacist who has covered a range of clinical specialities in more than one setting.
• 3.Experience of managing and supervising a research project.
• 4.Experience of writing for pharmaceutical or educational publications.
• 5.Experience of horizon scanning.
• 6.Experience of leading on implementation of a national development or change in pharmacy practice
• 7.Expereince of strategic medicines optimisation with both internal and external stakeholders.
• 8.Experience of planning and accrediting an educational course.
• 9.Experience of research methodology, study design and grant application for practice research.
• 10.Experience of participating in an Ethics or Research and Development Committee.

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced detailed clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within the specialist area
• Knowledge of NICE guidance, NHSE, patient safety guidance/alerts and their local implementation
• Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and NHS changes.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Powerpoint and Excel (or equivalent IT systems).
• Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching.
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
• Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems.
• Knowledge and experience of clinical audit methodology.
• Knowledge and experience of critical appraisal skills.
• Knowledge of systems for non-medical prescribing.
• Knowledge of NHS commissioning processes
• Knowledge of systems for non-medical prescribing.
• Knowledge of NHS commissioning processes

Desirable

• Knowledge of electronic prescribing and medicines administration IT systems.
• Knowledge and experience of practice research methodology.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate advanced practice defined with the Royal College of Pharmacy Core Advanced curriculum. Demonstrate advanced practice defined with the Royal College of Pharmacy Core Advanced curriculum. This may be tested by means of a clinical test during the interview process.
• Show evidence of good organisation skills, prioritisation and time management.
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication and consultation skills.
• Be able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience including students.
• Be able to produce high quality written reports.
• Be able to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff.
• Have excellent patient consultation skills.
• Be able to lead, manage and work well in a team.
• Be able to listen to and act on the direction of senior management.
• Be able to oversee the provision of high quality pharmaceutical care of patients by the pharmacy team and identify / resolve issues arising.
• Show the ability to empathise with patients / carers.
• Be able to teach, train, coach and mentor a range of staff groups.
• Be able to produce support materials for staff training and development.
• Be able to remain calm and work effectively under pressure to deadlines to achieve results.

Desirable

• Able to write research proposals and successful grant applications.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

- applied for a Graduate visa

- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 15th September 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Numerate and literate
• -Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• -Educated to GCSE level A-C or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• -Planning and organising straightforward tasks
• -Working within agreed guidelines to set timescales
• -Experience of using IT packages
• -Previous relevant experience

Desirable

• -Experience of working in a busy office environment or busy reception
• -Experience of customer service or dealing with the public
• -Experience of working in the NHS
• -Experience of working within a medical environment
• -Experience of call handling
• -Experience in communicating with patients / persons who are confused

Knowledge

Essential

• -Understanding of confidentiality
• -Understanding of customer service

Desirable

• -Understanding of filing / library systems
• -Basic knowledge of the Trust

Skills

Essential

• -Ability to work as part of a team
• -Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
• -Ability to follow processes and procedures
• -Ability to manage time working to schedule and timescales
• -Good organisational skills
• -Basic IT skills - ability to use Microsoft Office Outlook
• -Willing to take on / learn new skills
• -Ability to show attention to detail
• -Ability to adapt to change
• -Ability to work under pressure and in a busy environment
• -Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents

Desirable

• -Ability to touch type
• -Ability to communicate efficiently and confidently with patients who have dementia and delirium who may express aggressive behaviours

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division C

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• Post: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)

• Salary: £50,632 £57,940 per year (pro rata)

• Hours: 32 hours per week / any 4 days per week

• Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new role?

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to undertake an exciting position as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist working in our North East residential services for adults a learning disability and/or autism.

The post holder will hold a clinical caseload (3 days p/w) at:

• Hollyhurst, 118 Woodland Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9LN

The post holder will also provide clinical supervision to a full-time SLT working across the residential services listed below, including support with complex cases and mentoring. This support is allocated for up to 1 day a week and may be in person or virtually, depending on context.

Where travel is required,mileage between the post holder's designated base site and the residential services listed below will be reimbursed in line with the organisation's expenses policy.

• Oaklands, Anick Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JR

• Thornfield Grange, 60 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7QZ

Our focus is on assessment, therapy and outcomes meaning you will get to spend lots of time with residents and staff doing exactly what you trained to do!

Job Role:

As a highly specialised Speech and Language Therapist, you will be given the opportunity to excel your skills in leading on the delivery of an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group.Working as part of the integrated multi-disciplinary team, you will use your expert skills and knowledge to train others, promote best practice and embed positive and inclusive environments, with the ultimate aim of ensuring that people and their friends and families are true partners in their care. Clinical Supervision will be provided in-house and you will also be required to offer clinical supervision to a junior SLT working in 2 homes nearby (within the same Clinical MDT).

You will be joining a team of over 50 SLTs working within Cygnet. The SLT department is well organised and structured by service line. You will implement the agreed clinical pathway for Social Care and contribute to annual service development reviews. We support student placements and if you have a specific area of clinical interest there is also the opportunity for you to discuss this with our in-house Research & Development team. We welcome quality and service improvement projects and will support your career progression both personally and professionally.

You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy (Social Care) and the onsite Service Manager (Hollyhurst).

Postgraduate qualification in the management of dysphagia is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

• Experience in the field of Learning Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders

Knowledge of low tech/high tech AAC.

• Ability to assess and manage eating, drinking and swallowing needs (desirable)

• Ability to supervise a junior SLT.

• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others

• Ability to work flexibly in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

• Enthusiastic, motivated and passionate.

In return we offer:

• Salary between £50,632 £57,940 per year (pro rata)

• Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities

• An immediate peer network of SLTs working within Cygnets Social Care Division as well as the wider SALT Team.

• Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team

• Routine service meetings with over 50 SLTs but also like minded SLTs working in similar settings.

• Company pension and employee reward scheme including NHS discounts and much more!

• Full induction training

For more information on Speech and Language Therapy at Cygnet please visit our page:

https://join.cygnetgroup.com/slt/

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Please note this position may close early on receipt of sufficient applications.

For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Alma Matei, Recruiter on 07436 176 074 or Carla Bartlett, Director of SLT (Social Care) on 07803 248 026.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Darlington

DL3 9LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and General Administrative Responsibilities:

• Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management including preventative nursing interventions to all patients.
• Assure clinical safety and drive excellent patient outcomes
• Support the practice manager and clinical lead in service delivery
• Work collaboratively with the whole practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership and direction for the nursing team.
• Conduct all duties in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and the various local and national policies, guidelines and protocols.

Clinical Responsibilities

Assess, plan, develop, implement, provide, and evaluate treatment programmes including but not limited to:

• Health promotion and well-being plus individual plans for patients with/at risk of a long-term condition
• Manage and treat long-term conditions, in line with national and local policies and practice needs
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice and national practice protocols, and work with patients to support adherence to prescribed treatments
• Prioritise health problems, intervening appropriately, to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
• Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
• Wound Care assessment and Management

Communication

• Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating
• Participate in practice team meetings. Facilitating and coordinating nursing team meetings.
• Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues

Quality Assurance

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
• Produce accurate, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures
• Prioritise, organise, and manage own and others workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality and safety.
• Deliver care as an individual and team according to evidence based care and organisational, and national policies
• Assess effectiveness of care delivery through peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation and leading on the maintenance of quality governance systems for the nursing team
• Implement and review the application of evidence-based practice in nursing
• Awareness of local and national safeguarding policies
• Assist with planning and managing QOF achievements relating to chronic disease management alongside liaising with the practices clinical lead
• Participate and lead on clinical audits sharing knowledge and learning events with the practice team

Leadership- Personal and People Development

• Responsible for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
• Support the development of others to maximise staff potential
• Work alongside the nursing team in the planning and implementation of local guidelines, protocols and standards, and of local projects or initiatives

Team Working

• Work as an effective and responsible Practice Nurse, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
• Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of nursing team

Education

• Responsible for own professional development by attending relevant meetings, courses, seminars in agreement with the practice study leave guidelines.
• Be involved in providing a learning environment and demonstrate own activities to learners and new staff in the practice. Supervise others as needed.

Management of Risk

• Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Confidentiality:

• While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, CGPN staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to CGPN as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of CGPN may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with CGPN policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the CGPN Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to CGPN guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by CGPN as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within CGPN, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals and other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

This role description is intended as a basic guide to the responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive and may be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with a current valid registration
• Experience of working in primary care post-registration
• Independent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Competent in the use of Systm1 and Ardens templates
• Experience in Chronic Disease Management (Respiratory and/or Diabetes)

Desirable

• Leadership and Management experience
• Knowledge of clinical governance and infection prevention and control
• Understanding of primary-care requirements (QOF, enhanced services and national screening programmes)
• Teaching and/or mentorship experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire GP Network Ltd

Address

Cherry Hinton and Brookfields Medical Centre

34 Fisher’s Lane

Cherry Hinton

Cambridge

CB1 9HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the service, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care, in order to reach a psychological formulation of the clients difficulties.

To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.

To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

To provide specialist assessments of clients presenting with cognitive impairment due to a variety of causes or organic conditions, including pre-assessment counselling and neuropsychological and functional assessments, and to be able to adjust psychological interventions to work effectively with people presenting with complex needs due to cognitive impairment and organic disorders.

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulations, diagnoses and treatment plans.

To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.

To undertake risk assessment, formulation and management for individual clients with complex presentations and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment, formulation and management.

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.

To promote and participate in multi-disciplinary team working, development and liaison.

To promote actively, user and carer involvement in care planning and service development.

To be up to date with both de-escalation, physical breakaway and PMVA techniques appropriate to the service environment

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical, forensic or counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, equivalent to that accredited by the BPS.
• Evidence of post-qualification specialist training, experience and developing expertise in a specialist area of clinical practice relevant to this role
• HCPC Registered as a practitioner psychologist

Desirable

• Pre- or Post-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of representing psychology within context of multidisciplinary care.
• Experience of the application of applied psychology in different cultural contexts and experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Experience or demonstrable knowledge of working with the particular client group served by the team/service
• Knowledge of guidance and legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities etc)
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• High level knowledge and skills in neuropsychology and evidence of further practice and/or training since qualification
• Formal Training in Supervision of other psychologists.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC

Desirable

• Experience of working in secure environments and/or forensic mental health.
• Experience of using a trauma informed approach
• Lived experience of mental health Issues

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise relevant to post.
• Can demonstrate competence in supervision of junior qualified psychology and MDT staff and professional psychology trainees.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Broad knowledge of models of assessment, management, and treatment of offenders with mental health difficulties and personality disorders.
• Ability to work intensively with people who present challenges in the complexity of their problems and needs, including sexual and violent offending and self-harming and suicidal behaviours
• High level of ability to plan and organise clinical service provision to meet service demands, and to maintain high quality professional practice
• Evidence of continual development of specialist knowledge and skills through engaging in relevant study and Continuing Professional Development relevant to the forensic population
• Experience of software e.g. SPSS, Excel

Desirable

• Ability to write reports for varied audiences, including courts and purchasers of services.

ATTITUDES, APTITUDES PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary team working

Other

Essential

• Ability to work in a secure environment. Must be able to obtain and maintain prison security clearance and work in accordance with HMPS and Sodexo policies and procedures
• Ability to travel across 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).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Woodhill

HMP Woodhill

Milton Keynes

MK4 4DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical & Operational

1. All aspects of Core Podiatry will be expected by the clinician.
2. To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools underpinning all core Podiatry skills. You will be expected to ask for help if you need it.
3. To triage referrals from doctors, allied health professionals, consultants, and emergency departments in both community and acute settings, using agreed criteria to provide rapid access to expert clinical care.
4. To diagnose and treat complex podiatric disorders, both as part of podiatric management and within the context of broader long-term condition care plans.
5. To perform complex wound care, taking patients foot risk status into account, and to apply the principles of wound management using established classification systems.
6. To possess highly developed physical skills and precise handeye coordination for performing skilled debridement of acute, chronic, neuropathic, and ischaemic wounds, often over extended periods.
7. To be involved in the day-to-day running of biomechanics/MSK clinics and service.
8. To motivate administrative and clerical staff to work effectively with the team, supporting them in identifying and resolving problems to ensure the delivery of an efficient service
9. To work collaboratively with other team leads to develop and review guidelines and protocols for the identification and management of long-term condition foot disorders.
10. To work collaboratively across different sectors of the organisation to develop services that meet users needs by participating in forums and analysing feedback to deliver appropriate and effective care.
11. Be responsible for clinic ordering and stock maintenance as required by local policy.
12. To manage and prioritise ones own caseload effectively.
13. To participate in developing guidelines, procedures, and service standards in biomechanics, working collaboratively with Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Consultants.
14. To ensure compliance with Trust health and safety policies (e.g., COSHH, workplace risk assessments, infection control, sharps management, and lone worker policies) and to report incidents appropriately.
15. To perform manual handling techniques in stock handling and equipment.
16. To ensure that all annual, sick, study, and other non-clinical leave is accurately recorded in accordance with service requirements.
17. To report all incidents, near misses and complaints in line with Trust procedures.
18. To report failure of equipment and contribute to improving health and safety
19. To workin accordance with Trust and departmental guidelines, policies, procedures, service standards, codes of practice, and protocols
20. To participate in audit as required.
21. Attend and be actively involved in staff meetings and relevant meetings as required.
22. To work across different locations providing care where required.
23. To take responsibility for allocated equipment.
24. To promote a professional image of yourself and of the service.

Management

1. To provide day-to-day leadership to junior clinical staff, supporting their professional development and ensuring effective delivery of team services.
2. To take responsibility for the team budget, minimizing spending on agency staff and ensuring staff adhere to local guidelines
3. o take the lead in interpreting corporate policy and co-creating local guidelines for the team to follow.
4. To lead a team of clinicians and support staff in the provision of pro-active high quality podiatric care and supporting peer reviewing of staff.
5. To work with the Service Manager, Clinical Lead and MSK Extended Scope Practitionerin the development of the MSK/Orthotics team as a centre of excellence
6. Communication of complex clinical and financial information to a wide range of internal and external staff, organisations and stakeholders.
7. To organise and prioritise ones workload to achieve personal and organisational objectives, applying experience, knowledge, and skills to make clinical judgements. To demonstrate highly developed time management skills to balance clinical and managerial responsibilities effectively.
8. To use the non-clinical time appropriately by using it for but not restricted to audits/research/projects/lead work/meetings/education and training and recording this
9. Work with the Service Manager, Clinical Lead and MSK Extended Scope Practitioner to set work for staff aroundfinancial targets, stock management and clinical outcomes.
10. To ensure that your own practice, and that of all staff under your supervision, meets the required HPC standards
11. To ensure that all clinical staff within the team have appropriate support for their clinical practice and continuing professional development through team meetings, review, supervision, appraisal, training and development
12. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment by staff
13. To be participatingin the monitoring, ordering and maintaining stock levels
14. To take responsibility, supported by Service Manager and Clinical Lead, for effective and evidence- based workforce management
15. To be actively involved in the recruitment, selection and induction of clinical staff
16. To be responsible for checking and signing agency returns and providing appropriate clinical references to agency groups on clinical expertise and reliability.
17. To participate in maintenance procedures and ensure that equipment isin effective working order or that, should this be required, equipment is repaired as per Trust procedure.
18. To undertake clinical and managerial supervision with staff members designated to you
19. To deputise for the MSK extended Scope practitioner when any problems arisein the running of the service or patient care.
20. To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the team
21. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation of all client records as required by legal, Trust and HPC guidelines in a legible and literate manner.
22. To participate inthe production of quality reports, including audit.
23. To comply with organisational, trust and departmental policies and procedures, and to be involved in the reviewing, updating and implementing of these policies as appropriate.
24. To liaise with the Service Manager, Clinical Lead and Extended Scope Podiatry Practitionerin setting up new service delivery projects or pilot in line with government standards
25. To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Service Manager, Clinical Lead and/or Extended Scope Podiatry Practitioner, which may include supporting investigations i.e. complaints/Datix/Mortalities etc

Education

1. To keep up to date with current knowledge in biomechanics/MSK and podiatry undertaking evidenced-based best practice.
2. To be Involved in student training and staff rotations of other disciplines.
3. To ensure CPD and competency is achievedin line with professional guidelines
4. To maintain mandatory training as required by the podiatry department and Trust.
5. To participate and undertake individual performance review.
6. To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust.

Effort

To perform objective assessments of the foot with moderate physical effort on a daily basis.

To demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity to clients who may have complex emotional and physical conditions such as pain, anxiety and mobility problems.

To do tasks, which require moderate to high mental effort on a daily basis, for example concentration to write letters, develop policies and presentations, use clinical analysis and reasoning skills and develop appropriate treatment programmes and educate staff, colleagues and clients throughout the day.

To respond effectively to variable work patterns and stressful situations, managing time, adjusting priorities, and making decisions using moderate mental effort on a daily basis.

May be frequently exposed to unpleasant working conditions such as bodily fluids and working with homeless people,

May be exposed to verbal and physical aggression from service users or carers and will need to be able to demonstrate negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations.

To comply with local risk procedures when dealing with challenging behavioural needs and high risk extreme environments.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine.
• HCPC Podiatrist Registration.
• Hold a Certificate in local anaesthesia.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of treating Biomechanical/MSK related foot Conditions.
• Experience of working across primary and secondary care.

Desirable

• Experience of foot orthotic manufacture
• Demonstrate continued professional development in the field of Biomechanics/MSK
• Experience of work in the

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the effect lower limb biomechanics in Orthopaedic/MSK conditions.
• Skills to carry out a comprehensive biomechanical assessment and orthopaedic examination of gait, lower limb joints and muscle.
• To demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision making skills in the management of biomechanics/MSK Conditions
• Knowledge of current evidence based/ best practices
• To be able to prescribe and carry out appropriate treatments e.g. prescribe foot orthotics exercises, strapping.
• To have an understanding of advanced modalities of treatments relevant to biomechanics and as required appropriate referrals to other disciplines.
• To have a comprehensive understanding of foot orthotics and their applications and manufacture.
• Skills in assessment, diagnoses and treatment of To be able to carry out full range of podiatry clinical skills such as wound care, vascular and neurological assessment and nail surgery
• Ability and experience of foot health education/promotion
• Ability to undertake nails surgery assessments, procedure and post-operative care

Desirable

• Demonstrate working with diverse population.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Belsize Priory Health Centre

172A Belsize Road

London

NW6 4BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:Theatre Practitioner Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery (Elective Surgery)

Department:Theatres / Perioperative ServicesBase:Optimised CareContract Type:Bank

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Theatre Practitioner to join our Elective Surgery team within the Theatre Department. The successful candidate will work flexibly across anaesthetics, scrub and recovery roles, supporting a broad range of elective surgical procedures including orthopaedics, ENT, gynaecology, urology and general surgery.

You will play a vital role in ensuring high standards of patient-centred care and contribute to the smooth, safe running of theatre services in line with Trust values and national perioperative standards.

• Prepare the operating theatre for surgical procedures, ensuring equipment and instruments are available and fit for purpose.

• Provide professional perioperative care across anaesthetic, scrub, and recovery phases.

• Assist the anaesthetist in the preparation, induction, maintenance, and recovery of patients under anaesthesia.

• Act as scrub practitioner, anticipating the needs of the surgical team and maintaining aseptic technique.

• Deliver safe and effective postoperative care in the recovery area, monitoring patients and managing pain, airways, and vital signs in line with local policy.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all aspects of patient care.

• Promote patient safety through adherence to infection prevention, manual handling, and theatre safety standards.

• Support the orientation, supervision, and education of junior staff and students.

• Participate actively in clinical audits, service improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary meetings.

• Work flexibly to support elective theatre activity, including potential weekend or late shifts as required.

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).

• Evidence of experience within a theatre setting across anaesthetics, scrub, or recovery.

• Knowledge of current perioperative standards and best practices.

• Relevant post-registration training or competency in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery.

• Intermediate or Advanced Life Support certification desirable.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.

• Commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement.

• Positive and flexible approach to change and rotation across specialities.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop clinical competence across a wide range of elective specialities. We encourage applications from both experienced practitioners and those seeking to expand their skills within a supportive team environment.

Candidates will be required to demonstrate the Organisations values and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the selection process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing NMC/ ODP HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a wider organisational team
• Escalation of concerns to appropriate line managers

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 18 months post-qualification experience in an operating theatre.
• Knowledge of working in a selection of the following specialities
• - Orthopaedics
• - ENT
• - Gynae
• - Urology
• - General Surgery
• - Plastics

Desirable

• Experience of working within a team
• Previous Theatre experiences

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Optimised Care Ltd

Address

Stoney Lane

Bromsgrove

Birmingham

West Midlands

B60 1LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://optimisedcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role

As Governance and Compliance Officer, you will support the organisation in maintaining effective governance arrangements and ensuring compliance with statutory, contractual and regulatory requirements.

You will take ownership of designated workstreams and provide specialist support across governance, information governance, risk management, policy development, quality assurance and organisational resilience activities.

Key responsibilities include

• Support compliance with information governance and data protection requirements, including GDPR, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and data breach management.

• Provide practical governance and compliance advice to colleagues and stakeholders, promoting good practice across the organisation.

• Maintain and monitor risk registers, ensuring risks, actions and mitigating controls are accurately recorded and progressed.

• Coordinate audits, inspections and compliance reviews, gathering evidence, supporting assurance activities and implementing improvement actions.

• Develop, review and maintain policies, procedures and governance documentation, ensuring records remain accurate, accessible and up to date.

• Produce governance, compliance and quality reports to support decision-making and organisational assurance.

• Support the preparation of statutory submissions, organisational publications and external reporting requirements.

• Manage governance enquiries and workstreams, ensuring activity is prioritised, tracked and delivered within agreed timescales.

• Monitor governance data, identify trends and risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

• Contribute to organisational resilience by supporting business continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing and improvement activities.

About You

We're looking for someone who can confidently support governance and compliance responsibilities within a regulated environment whilst building effective relationships across the organisation.

While we value all applicants, please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within governance, compliance, healthcare management, business administration or a similar environment
• Experience supporting governance, compliance, quality assurance or risk management functions
• Experience managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Experience maintaining records, trackers and assurance documentation
• Experience producing reports and monitoring actions through to completion
• Knowledge of Information Governance and Data Protection requirements
• Experience developing, reviewing and maintaining policies and procedures
• Experience working within an NHS, healthcare or other regulated environment
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS governance frameworks
• Experience supporting DSPT submissions
• Knowledge of ISO standards and Cyber Essentials
• Experience undertaking DPIAs
• Experience managing Subject Access Requests or Freedom of Information requests
• Experience supporting audits, inspections or accreditation processes
• Experience supporting risk management and assurance frameworks

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

Primary Eyecare Services

Address

Waulk Mill [2.3]

51 Bengal Street

Manchester

Cheshire

M4 6LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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