Job summary

Child Health Care Support Worker

BAND: 3

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Riverbank Ward Paediatrics - CQC rated as GOOD.

FULL/PART TIME - PERMANENT

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

We are looking for a dedicated Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join our team on the Childrens Ward at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Candidates should have experience of working in either a hospital in-patients ward or outpatients department due to the fast pace and high turnover of patients. Candidates will work alongside the wards multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses, child health care support workers and other members of the health care team. Candidates will be team players who are organised, reliable, and maintain professionalism and patient confidentiality at all times. As a child health care support worker you will undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities in order to support the professionally qualified staff to provide a high-quality service and care.

The ability to work in a busy patient-facing environment is essential.

For informal enquires or to arrange an informal visit please contact Becky Magan Ward Manager Riverbank 01905 760588

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Support Worker is a member of the ward/department team who implements prescribed care and/or undertakes some higher-level clinical activities as directed by a registered nurse. The main dimensions of the role are to:

• To support registered health care staff to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to patients in accordance with assessed needs and care plans.
• To support the clinical team with day to day supervision of junior staff and students.
• To have the ability to use your own initiative, independently and as part of a team, in order to accommodate changing demands on the wider clinical team.
• To support the ward / department staff to provide a high quality service.

• To undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties, acting on own initiative where appropriate, supported by accessible supervision.

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 on Ward 19 to join the senior nursing team, as we will be extending to 28 medical beds as we head into the winter period.

Within ward 19, we work closely as a multidisciplinary team to provide care and support to our patients who experience a diverse range of medical conditions. Our focus is to ensure the delivery of high quality of care alongside a wide range of treatments, to enable our patients to recover from their acute episodes of illness and achieve the best possible outcomes, enabling timely discharge to the appropriate placements.

Candidates will be expected to have at least two years band 5 experience within an acute setting.

You should be a calm and approachable nurse who is wanting to develop their leadership skills. You will be expected to assist in managing the team and ensuring that our patients receive an excellent standard of care and to respond from feedback.

You will receive training appropriate to your role and will be supported with future development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Designated to take regular charge of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager.

Ensure appropriate use of financial and other resources supporting the ward manager in maintaining a balanced budget.

Act as an expert practitioner within the appropriate speciality, participating in direct patient care and demonstrating an advanced level of practice and knowledg.

Ensure the effective and timely admission and discharge of patientsAssist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers.

Assist in promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementing changes to improve systems.

Participate in audits and implement change, based on audited outcomesAct as a preceptor and mentor to junior staff.

Lead the team in the absence of the Ward or Department ManagerParticipate in the recruitment, selection and appraisals of junior staffAssist in maintaining discipline and in dealing with staff problems in a supportive way, embracing all aspects of Human Resource policies and guidelines.

Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-26-738

Job locations

Ward 19 Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Deputy Ward Sister position available at WUTH.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Deputy Ward Sister position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant to area of work)
• Relevant diploma / degree or due for completion within 12 months
• Minimum of three years post-registration experience of which two years should be at Primary Nurse or equivalent

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality

Desirable

• Student nurse assessor
• Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
• Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages

Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential 1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant to area of work) Relevant diploma / degree or due for completion within 12 months Minimum of three years post-registration experience of which two years should be at Primary Nurse or equivalent Desirable Management qualification Recognised teaching qualification Knowledge and Skills Essential Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality Desirable Student nurse assessor Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ward 19 Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ward 19 Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Dental Core Trainee (DCT3) post in Maxillofacial unit. This is a fixed term appointment from with immediate start until March 2027and is based at Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital on the Wirral.

Main duties of the job

Please see job description. This is a post (DCT equivilent) on the DCT Rota at Arrowe Park Hospital until March 2027 inclusive of on-call.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist to join our inclusive and supportive Brent and Harrow Specialist Care Team.

We are seeking a full time post holder to join the team, following the promotion of a valued colleague. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds who are passionate about delivering high quality community based care.

This is an exciting time to join the service. We are continuing to strengthen our existing models of care while introducing innovative ways of working. Over the next 12 months, our focus includes deeper integration with primary care, enhancing both planned and unplanned care pathways, and driving a population health approach, all supported by a forward thinking and supportive senior leadership team.

As part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to service development and play a key role in improving patient outcomes and experiences across the community.

In this role, you will deliver high quality, person centred podiatry care, working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. You will also support the day to day running of the service, contributing to clinical standards, service improvement, and the development of junior staff.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialised podiatry treatments using advanced skills and knowledge.
• Autonomously assess, diagnose, and manage patients, including those with high-risk factors.
• Develop and implement tailored treatment and care plans, adopting a problem-solving approach and engaging patients and carers in their care.
• Deliver general and specialist foot health advice, including carrying out regular nail surgery sessions on a rotational basis.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Delegate appropriate care tasks to podiatry assistants when necessary.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including assessments and treatment plans.
• Ensure clinical rooms and equipment meet infection control standards and Podiatry service guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of clinical standards, protocols, and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain focus and precision while performing complex, physically demanding procedures in a busy clinical environment.

These roles are ideal for motivated clinicians who are committed to inclusive, community-based care and who want to develop their skills within a progressive and welcoming service.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job summary

This is a great time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Patient Administrator.

We are currently in the process of redeveloping the hospital to provide a new state-of-the-art hospital for the residents of Hillingdon, and beyond, which supports the very best in delivery of healthcare and will be fit for our future.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people across the Borough of Hillingdon, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare - our mission is to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare to patients by providing an administrative service focused on the patient and their individual needs. The Senior Patient Administrator will provide effective and efficient administrative support to a team liaising with patients, doctors and other healthcare professionals. The staff member will work consistently to provide high quality customer service and will be professional at all times.

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality administrative support to the Urology team. Coordinate appointments, investigations, results, and patient pathways. Monitor cancer and RTT targets, escalating delays or capacity concerns. Act as a key contact for patients, carers, clinicians, GPs, and other services. Maintain accurate patient records and clinical correspondence. Support efficient clinic operations and assist with training and service improvement. Please refer to JD for further details.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, a CQC Outstanding rate organisation, is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our fantastic Urgent Care Assessment Team for the South of the county, based in Northampton

We are offering a £40,000 welcome bonus to the successful candidate, paid over the course of your first two years in post.

For further information on the benefits package and joining the Trust, please refer to the attached Candidate Pack.

Main duties of the job

• 24 hour - seven days a week service. UCAT will undertake mental health assessments following referrals from recognised sources (as per operational policy) and will respond to the needs of the home treatment caseload
• Act as gatekeeper to acute inpatient care
• Rapid response following referral to UCAT - intensive, flexible interventions provided to service user, family and carers
• Address the social issues surrounding crisis right from the beginning
• Assertive approach to engagement
• Provide practical problem solving help
• To administer and supervise medication
• Time limited intervention that has sufficient flexibility to respond to differing service users needs
• Learning from crisis
• Ensure that service users care is linked up to further continuing care

About us

Our core strategy is to be an employer of choice, a great place to work and be known for a diverse and inclusive culture whose staff feel valued. We provide a range of NHS services including physical, mental health and specialty services provided in hospital settings and out in the community within schools, GP clinics and patients own homes.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-MED412-C

Job locations

Campbell House

Northampton

NN1 3EB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The primary objectives of the UCAT are to:

Offer an assessment service for residents of Northamptonshire who, immediately prior to the Teams involvement, have been assessed as requiring admission to hospital;

Provide intensive community-based treatment to clients in the acute phase of mental illness, thus diminishing the need for hospital admission;

Facilitate early discharge from hospital where hospital admission has already been necessary;

Secure appropriate follow-up care for the client once the alleviation of the acute phase of mental illness has occurred;

Be fully integrated into the Northamptonshire mental health systems and the community as a whole.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading or contact Medical Workforce. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities The primary objectives of the UCAT are to: Offer an assessment service for residents of Northamptonshire who, immediately prior to the Teams involvement, have been assessed as requiring admission to hospital; Provide intensive community-based treatment to clients in the acute phase of mental illness, thus diminishing the need for hospital admission; Facilitate early discharge from hospital where hospital admission has already been necessary; Secure appropriate follow-up care for the client once the alleviation of the acute phase of mental illness has occurred; Be fully integrated into the Northamptonshire mental health systems and the community as a whole. For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading or contact Medical Workforce. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oMRCPsych or equivalent
• oFull GMC Registration
• oOn Specialist Register/CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for inclusion within six months.
• oApproval under Section12 of the Mental Health Act and able to act as Responsible Clinician.
• oMinimum of six years postgraduate experience (including three years as SpR in approved training post) or equivalent
• oPart of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training.

Desirable

• oAdditional Postgraduate Qualifications / endorsement in Rehab Psychiatry
• oPublication of original research
• oManagement training

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• oIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• oDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• oAbility to work independently as well as part of A MDT
• oAble to form a good working relationship with the peer group
• oWillingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this post
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oWillingness to participate in in-house training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
• oAbility to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals
• oAbility to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT members
• oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
• oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate
• oAbility to work independently as well as part of A MDT.
• oAn understanding of the use of security in the treatment of psychiatric patients.
• oAn understanding of the dynamics of working with damaged and disturbed patients.
• oAwareness of the national agenda for secure psychiatric care and criminal justice.

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential oMRCPsych or equivalent oFull GMC Registration oOn Specialist Register/CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for inclusion within six months. oApproval under Section12 of the Mental Health Act and able to act as Responsible Clinician. oMinimum of six years postgraduate experience (including three years as SpR in approved training post) or equivalent oPart of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training. Desirable oAdditional Postgraduate Qualifications / endorsement in Rehab Psychiatry oPublication of original research oManagement training Behaviours and Values Essential oIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice oDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement oAbility to work independently as well as part of A MDT oAble to form a good working relationship with the peer group oWillingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this post oAbility to work under pressure oWillingness to participate in in-house training Skills and Abilities Essential oExcellent written and verbal communication skills Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels. oAbility to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals oAbility to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT members oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole. oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate oAbility to work independently as well as part of A MDT. oAn understanding of the use of security in the treatment of psychiatric patients. oAn understanding of the dynamics of working with damaged and disturbed patients. oAwareness of the national agenda for secure psychiatric care and criminal justice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Campbell House

Northampton

NN1 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Campbell House

Northampton

NN1 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Financial Services team at Imperial are a major component of the overall Finance function. We cover financial and capital accounting, financial governance, transactional services, finance systems and payroll.We also play important roles in the relationships with key outsourced functions including internal audit, counter fraud and procurement. As such, our role impacts almost everyone in the Trust - everyone from board committees and exec leaders to budget managers, pharmacists and stock controllers rely on our services in some way, and of course through the Payroll team we support almost every employee in the Trust. We also run some patient-facing services too.

We act as business partners for the Trust's capital programme and work across the Finance team to make sure that the balance sheet and cash are at the heart of the financial planning process.

We are presently working in partnership with the six other North West London trusts on the implementation of a new ERP system and Finance Shared Service Centre, going live across 2027. This will represent a step change in the way we work, and the service we are able to provide to the Trust.

The exact divisions of responsibilities will be managed once people are in post, but you can expect excellent visibility and involvement over the whole range of the team's responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

• The Financial Controller is a key leadership role in the Finance Directorate, part of the Finance Senior Leadership Team and a professional expert on finance, with responsibility for overseeing and managing the financial transactions, services and core finance systems for the Trust.
• The Financial Controller provides highly complex, sensitive and contentious financial information to staff at all levels from financial and non-financial backgrounds, and provide expertise in complex technical areas including cash-flow forecasting, capital accounting, VAT, and the application of financial reporting standards.
• The Financial Controller responsibilities are distributed across the two posts as outlined below. However, each postholder is expected to perform all functions within the JD. Both postholders will work collaboratively to share knowledge, maintain mutual accountability, model effective teamwork, and provide support to the Director of Financial Services and other senior finance colleagues as required.
• They also line manage the Financial Services team and oversee delivery of the team's responsibilities and projects.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£103,102 to £117,560 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-CR-2083

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Expert knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial reporting standards, and financial & other aspects of relevant legislation, gained through full membership of Professional Accountancy Qualifications (CCAB) or equivalent
• Further relevant specialist CPD in technical skills and NHS financial management (including the NHS financial regime)

Desirable

• Further training in formal project management approaches
• Further training in management and leadership
• Further training in IT systems, data or reporting

Experience

Essential

• Providing high quality accounting services and expert financial advice and support to senior financial staff
• Experience of leading and managing the annual external audit cycle
• Working effectively and efficiently at senior level in a fast-changing and complex environment
• Leading and managing high performing teams, and developing staff competences and behaviours, including managing difficult conversations
• Experience of developing policies and practices to guide financial management, and of delivering training to service users
• Experience of developing policies and practices to guide financial management, and of delivering training to service users

Desirable

• Significant experience of working within NHS finance
• Experience of managing outsourced financial services
• Experience of providing financial support to business cases and capital projects
• Significant experience of managing complex technical accounting queries, including complex audit queries

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Expert knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial reporting standards, and financial & other aspects of relevant legislation, gained through full membership of Professional Accountancy Qualifications (CCAB) or equivalent Further relevant specialist CPD in technical skills and NHS financial management (including the NHS financial regime) Desirable Further training in formal project management approaches Further training in management and leadership Further training in IT systems, data or reporting Experience Essential Providing high quality accounting services and expert financial advice and support to senior financial staff Experience of leading and managing the annual external audit cycle Working effectively and efficiently at senior level in a fast-changing and complex environment Leading and managing high performing teams, and developing staff competences and behaviours, including managing difficult conversations Experience of developing policies and practices to guide financial management, and of delivering training to service users Experience of developing policies and practices to guide financial management, and of delivering training to service users Desirable Significant experience of working within NHS finance Experience of managing outsourced financial services Experience of providing financial support to business cases and capital projects Significant experience of managing complex technical accounting queries, including complex audit queries

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist - Male Adult Inpatients , based at Berrywood Hospital in Northampton, Northamptonshire

Cove ward is a 17 bedded male only inpatient ward and this post will require assessment and management of a wide range of psychiatric presentations.

RC/AC status and section 12 required for this role.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant will play a pivotal role in ensuring proactive, recovery-focused, individualised treatment plans are in place and being followed for each patient. They will be supported with a team of professionals who have been recruited specifically for this unit. Our intention is to have a short length of stay to manage only the acute phase of illness and support care in the least restrictive manner.

About us

Our core strategy is to be an employer of choice, a great place to work and be known for a diverse and inclusive culture whose staff feel valued. We provide a range of NHS services including physical, mental health and specialty services provided in hospital settings and out in the community within schools, GP clinics and patients own homes.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-MED491-E

Job locations

Berrywood Hospital

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• MRCPsych
• Full GMC Registration
• On Specialist Register/CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for inclusion within six months.
• Approval under Section12 of the Mental Health Act

Desirable

• Additional Postgraduate Qualifications
• Publication of original research
• Management training

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Ability to work independently as well as part of A MDT
• Able to form a good working relationship with the peer group
• Willingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this post
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to participate in in-house training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• oEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
• oAbility to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals
• oAbility to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT members
• oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole
• oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate
• oAble to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Post holder will need to take initiative and work in a self-directed manner.
• oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate

Desirable

• oWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
• oAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• oExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation

Person Specification Experience and Knowledge Essential MRCPsych Full GMC Registration On Specialist Register/CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for inclusion within six months. Approval under Section12 of the Mental Health Act Desirable Additional Postgraduate Qualifications Publication of original research Management training Behaviours and Values Essential In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement Ability to work independently as well as part of A MDT Able to form a good working relationship with the peer group Willingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this post Ability to work under pressure Willingness to participate in in-house training Skills and Abilities Essential oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels. oAbility to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals oAbility to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT members oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate oAble to meet duties under MHA and MCA Post holder will need to take initiative and work in a self-directed manner. oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate Desirable oWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service oAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post oExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is offered on a permanent basis or a secondment opportunity for internal applicants. The successful applicant will be able to negotiate a set working week of between 22.5 hours to 37.5 hours.

Are you an experienced and creative Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about service innovation, development, and supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding care? We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and collaborative Clinical Psychologist with experience in Eating Disorders services to join a new multidisciplinary team of professionals.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of the Gloucestershire Eating Disorders Service. While contributing to service transformation and recovery following the pandemic, the post holder will have a strong focus on supporting, developing, and empowering colleagues across the multidisciplinary team. Working alongside clinical and operational leaders, you will help shape service improvements, enhance psychological practice, and ensure staff have the skills, confidence, and support needed to provide safe, effective, and recovery-focused care.

You will demonstrate strong and compassionate leadership skills, with extensive experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working and service development. You will be committed to supporting and developing others, fostering a positive team culture, and enabling colleagues to deliver high-quality psychological interventions.

Main duties of the job

The service is engaged in an ambitious transformation programme, providing the successful candidate with opportunities to support the implementation of new psychological interventions and treatment initiatives, contribute to workforce development, and help build a sustainable and resilient service for those accessing Eating Disorders care.

You will play a leading role in ensuring this forward-thinking service remains psychologically informed, providing expert consultation, training and supervision, while championing psychological thinking across the multidisciplinary team. A key aspect of the role will be supporting and developing colleagues to enhance psychological practice, build confidence and capability, and promote excellent patient outcomes.

The post holder will be expected to role model and promote the Trust's values in all aspects of their work, fostering a culture of compassion, respect, collaboration and continuous improvement. Through supportive leadership and a commitment to staff wellbeing, you will help create an environment where colleagues feel valued, empowered and able to deliver the highest standards of care.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified Mammographer to join our friendly and dedicated Breast Imaging Team in the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust.

• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

The Breast Unit is a busy department working within both the National Breast Screening service and a Symptomatic Breast service. The ability to work both in a team and independently, and to communicate in a wide variety of settings, is essential.

The Newcastle Breast Screening Service delivers a screening service to a large rural area therefore a current driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Applicants for the above post must hold a degree in Diagnostic or Therapeutic Radiography, be HCPC registered and have working knowledge of NHS policies and procedures. A postgraduate qualification in Mammographic studies or equivalent as approved by NHS Breast Screening Programme is also essential.

"The requirement for a female to undertake this role is a Genuine Occupational Qualification and is exempt under section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, superseded by The Equality Act 2010."

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit:Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle HospitalsandNewcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The opportunity

NHS England is seeking an exceptional senior leader to provide national leadership for Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC). This influential role will shape national strategy and policy, lead demand and capacity planning, and support the safe operational delivery of urgent and emergency care services across England, including during periods of significant pressure.

As deputy to the Executive Director, you will act as a senior accountable officer for delivery of directorate priorities, represent NHS England in high-level forums and build strong relationships with government, NHS, local government, clinical, voluntary-sector and professional partners. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure that national programmes deliver measurable improvements for patients, communities and the wider NHS.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities

o Develop and deliver national UEC strategy, policy and operational priorities.o Lead national demand and capacity planning and coordinate delivery across regions.o Provide assurance on quality, performance, finance, benefits, risks and programme governance.o Deputise for the Executive Director at executive, ministerial and senior stakeholder meetings.o Lead national programme boards and oversee complex transformation programmes across health and care settings.o Prepare clear, evidence-based advice, briefings and options for senior leaders, Ministers and the Secretary of State.o Manage programme funding responsibly and secure value for money.o Lead, motivate and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams.o Champion patient and public involvement, equality, inclusion and continuous improvement.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job summary

The role of Specialty Training Programme Director for or Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) will work with and support the Head of School for Medicine in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate and long-term workforce plan. A PHEM TPD will be responsible for coordinating the PHEM training programme within each region. The programme will usually be hosted by the School of Emergency Medicine or the School of Anaesthesia. We would welcome applications from candidates across the South West region.

The rolewill focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.

The appointment will be made on the basis of a part-time secondment to NHS England, alongside existing employment with an NHS Trust in the South West geographical footprint.

This is a senior educator position appointed on a secondment basis until 31 October 2027.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join the Virtual Frailty Ward as an Advanced Complex Care Practitioner, providing care across Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale. We are looking for a skilled, organised, and dynamic Nurse - AHP- with community experience to recruit as an Advanced Complex Care Practitioner (ACCP). You will need to be hard-working, patient focused, passionate, driven, with a problem-solving approach to patient and team management.

You will work in an integrated multidisciplinary team, including community nursing, therapies, also working closely with acute care, social care, GPs and voluntary sector colleagues to deliver individualised, safe and effective, high-quality care at home.

The post holder will proactively identify service users' needs, be able to quickly identify a deteriorating patient, have knowledge and experience of caring for those with complex long-term conditions within their home environment understanding the experiences of patients and their families. With the overall aim of supporting patients to remain at home or in their normal place of residence, avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions. Also facilitating early discharge where patients have been hospitalised.

You will work as an autonomous practitioner and will be confident working collaboratively with colleagues across a wide range of professions and organisations.

Main duties of the job

Come and join our Virtual Ward community integrated team delivering our vision to improve health and wellbeing in our local community through high-quality, person-centred care. There will be an excellent induction program and clinical supervision support. You will be encouraged to develop expert skills in the area in order to take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of the service and offering specialist advice to planning and service development teams in order to assist in the implementation of service improvements.

ACCPs manage a complex caseload of service users providing:

• Robust clinical triage identifying appropriate referrals from across multiple partner organisations and through agreed clinical diversionary pathways.
• Advanced holistic clinical assessments, person-centred care plans, treatment escalation plans, and complex treatment in the community setting.
• Coordination of the integrated multidisciplinary team and liaison with partners in wider health, social care and voluntary sector to support admission avoidance where clinically safe
• Assist the service user to navigate health and care systems to achieve successful outcomes
• Support technology focused patient care, where appropriate for patient care to be safely and effectively at home

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

Find out more and search live jobs.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate who has some general laboratory skills for the accurate and safe use of laboratory equipment but Immunology experience is not necessary. To be successful, the candidate will need a flexible attitude towards work with good organisational skills, attention to detail and communication. They must have the ability to work under pressure and work well within a team as well as being friendly and reliable,

The laboratory is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) for the provision of pre-registration training. For candidates who possess a biomedical science degree approved by the IBMS, it may be possible after a period of time/training to complete the IBMS Registration Training portfolio in this post.

Main duties of the job

Once trained, the successful candidate will spend approximately 50% of their working time in Immunology specimen reception and sample referral and 50% supporting the Biomedical Scientists running the analysers. Specimen reception duties include answering the telephone, responding to emails, tracking blood and urine samples into the racks, sample disposal and general housekeeping duties such as water bath maintenance. Sample referral duties include packaging samples ready for posting and entering results onto the LIMS.

Supporting the Biomedical Scientists running the analysers will include retrieving samples, loading samples and reagents, maintenance of the analysers and returning samples to the racks.

Team work is key in all areas of the laboratory and you must be flexible as the rota may be changed at short notice depending on staff sickness / workload. You must be able to work quickly and efficiently and with excellent attention to detail. Good communication with your colleagues as well as good time management is essential in this busy laboratory as we all work together to produce high quality results for the patients.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Job summary

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor 20 hours per week.

We are looking for a friendly and motivated individual to join our Occupational Therapy team at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle as an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor.

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor will assist the Occupational Therapist to carry out delegated duties, within the acute team, based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.

They will supervise and instruct the patients in activities relating to their treatment programme and regularly feedback to the Occupational Therapist.

The service is part of a strong Occupational Therapy network, with links to the team at the West Cumberland Hospital, as well as the wider health and social care settings across North Cumbria. This provides many professional development opportunities and there is a strong focus on CPD within the team. You will have access to high quality, regular clinical supervision, and we offer an excellent induction, ongoing professional support and a highly rewarding job to the successful applicant.

About us

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

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

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

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

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

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8309829

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

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

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

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

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

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

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

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Other requirements

Essential

• Support equality and value diversity.
• Willing to work flexibly.
• Willing to participate in rotational post if required.

Desirable

• Driving licence. Able to travel independently of public transport

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Commitment to life long learning.
• Enthusiasm.
• Self-motivated.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to establish relationships with patients and carers and work with them in a supported environment.
• Good personal organisation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• Observational skills.
• Ability to complete patient assessments in domiciliary settings.
• Ability to teach practical skills.
• IT skills.
• Tact.
• Able to use own initiative.

Knowledge

Essential

• Physical disability and its impact on lifestyle.
• Professional conduct requirements.
• Health & safety; risk awareness.
• Understanding of the principles and techniques of Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Specialised occupational therapy equipment.
• Equality legislation and best practice.
• Knowledge of falls prevention principles and management techniques.

Experience

Essential

• Work as an occupational therapy assistant or equivalent.
• Previous experience of working in an MDT.

Desirable

• Caring responsibilities.
• Experience of facilitating groups
• Employment in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience working within a rehabilitation setting, preferably stroke.

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake.
• GCSE English and maths or equivalent.
• QCF III (health), equivalent or willingness and ability to undertake.

Desirable

• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.

Person Specification Other requirements Essential Support equality and value diversity. Willing to work flexibly. Willing to participate in rotational post if required. Desirable Driving licence. Able to travel independently of public transport Personal Circumstances Essential Commitment to life long learning. Enthusiasm. Self-motivated. Skills and Aptitudes Essential Ability to establish relationships with patients and carers and work with them in a supported environment. Good personal organisation skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Observational skills. Ability to complete patient assessments in domiciliary settings. Ability to teach practical skills. IT skills. Tact. Able to use own initiative. Knowledge Essential Physical disability and its impact on lifestyle. Professional conduct requirements. Health & safety; risk awareness. Understanding of the principles and techniques of Occupational Therapy Desirable Specialised occupational therapy equipment. Equality legislation and best practice. Knowledge of falls prevention principles and management techniques. Experience Essential Work as an occupational therapy assistant or equivalent. Previous experience of working in an MDT. Desirable Caring responsibilities. Experience of facilitating groups Employment in an acute hospital setting. Experience working within a rehabilitation setting, preferably stroke. Qualifications Essential Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake. GCSE English and maths or equivalent. QCF III (health), equivalent or willingness and ability to undertake. Desirable Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and collaborative General Manager to join the Community Directorate at Newcastle Hospitals to support the delivery of Neighbourhood Health. As a senior member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for working collaboratively with system partners across the local authority, primary care/general practice, mental health services and our VCSE sector to support the co design and delivery of neighbourhood working, shifting care from hospital to community based on the specific needs of the people and communities we serve. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable understanding of community service delivery across health and social care and have a strong track record on integrated working, service improvement and managing performance.

Full time 37.5 hours per week

Interview date - 02 November 2026

Main duties of the job

As General Manager for Neighbourhood Health, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery and development of our neighbourhood health model. Working as part of the Clinical Board leadership team, you will:

o Provide strong operational leadership across the neighbourhood health portfolio, ensuring high-quality, safe and effective services are delivered.o Lead the delivery of performance, quality and financial objectives, ensuring services meet agreed targets and make effective use of resources.o Work collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries, developing strong relationships with clinical teams, community services, primary care, local authorities and other partners.o Support the development and implementation of strategic priorities, translating Trust and wider system ambitions into practical improvements in neighbourhood health services.o Lead and develop teams, providing effective line management, creating a positive culture and supporting staff to deliver their best.o Provide expert operational advice and assurance to the Clinical Board and wider leadership teams, ensuring effective governance, risk management and compliance with Trust policies.o Drive continuous improvement and transformation, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes, patient experience and the way services are delivered closer to home.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on Careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit our website: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Clinical / Applied Psychologist. You will be an integral member of the Mid and North Hampshire Division's psychological therapies team. The post will be based in Basingstoke CMHT. Applicants should have a desire to embrace MDT working, training and team development. This post offers the opportunity to influence best clinical practice and the development of a psychologically informed and recovery focused CMHT.

We are seeking an enthusiastic clinician who has specialist interest and experience in working psychologically with trauma. The post holder will provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy individually and through group programmes as well as offering advice, consultation, reflective practice, clinical formulation and training to staff within the multidisciplinary teams. Evaluation of interventions and the impact of the service in terms of benefit to clients is an important component of what we strive to do. The post holder will require specialist knowledge and experience in the application of at least one psychological therapy (CBT, DBT, CAT).

Main duties of the job

The Mid and North Hampshire Psychological Therapies Team is a thriving active team of psychologists and psychological therapists. We are dedicated to delivering superb quality, evidence-based interventions. We pride ourselves on contributing to the development and implementation of innovative interventions. The range of psychologically focused therapies we deliver include Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and EMDR. This is a new post, and the post holder will join an established psychological therapies team, with access to high quality supervision and support.

The Trust has strong links with Southampton University, particularly with the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology, the MSc/Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Severe Mental Health Problems and training courses for IAPT. Opportunities for research and development within the post will be actively encouraged. We are keen to support training to increase your therapeutic skills and develop your leadership skills. This will be incorporated within your appraisal and supervision.

Informal enquiries are encouraged. If you would like to find out more about the post, please contact Dr Matt Sopp, Lead Community Clinical Psychologist at [email protected]

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-MNH-12579

Job locations

The Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)

New Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7PJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification as DClinPsy or DCounsPsy including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology as accredited by the BPS.

Desirable

• Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology (DBT, CBT, CAT)
• BABCP accreditation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualification as DClinPsy or DCounsPsy including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology as accredited by the BPS. Desirable Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology (DBT, CBT, CAT) BABCP accreditation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)

New Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)

New Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post holder will work within the Persistent Physical Symptoms Service (PPSS) part of the Department of Physical Health Rehabilitation Psychology.

The Department offers specialist psychological input across Cumbria to patients with health problems, and associated psychological difficulty.

PHRP aims to promote psychological wellbeing for patients with LTCs, for example COPD, Coronary disease, diabetes, cancer and palliative care needs. There are also pathways in Maternal mental health, Neurological difficulties, Chronic Pain and Persistent symptoms.

This post holder will work within this comprehensive pathway built on a biopsychosocial model. The pathway will work across secondary and primary care with interface with acute services, providing therapy and indirect care to patients with a combination of physical health problems and psychological problems.

This post will contribute to this service aim and promote:

• Integrated working in primary and secondary care, across the health economy/ICC
• Collaborative work with other professionals
• Teaching,Training and Supervision

Main duties of the job

As a specialist clinician and expert within your discipline the post holder will be required to:

• Provide a highly specialised psychological therapy and assessment
• Offer clinical supervision and support to other psychological practitioners working within the service
• Develop and engage in audit and research and service evaluation

The service places a high value on compassion towards self, colleagues and service users. The potholder would be expected to work in accordance with this.

Work is guided by precedent and clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures and codes of conduct. The post holder is expected to work independently, using their discretion about when to refer to their manager.

Band 7 job description is included in this advert.

Candidates can be appointed to this post as a Band 6 to 7 Preceptorship, with clearly structured development and competency programme.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £56,515 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

262-A-26-8297088

Job locations

Copeland/Allerdale, West Cumbria

Whitehaven

CA28 7QE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the regulatory body eg. BABCP, NMC or HCPC. Either: Clinical Psychologist HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. BPS Accredited Clinical Psychology Training. Or : Health or Counselling Psychologist HCPC registered Health or Counselling Practitioner Psychologist, with experience in clinical practice in working with patients with health problems and long term conditions Or: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist With completed appropriate training in CBT therapy, eg Diploma, accredited by the BABCP, and equivalent to a Doctoral degree or higher level of professional knowledge, training and experience
• Further training or experience in the specialist field.
• Prepared to undertake a substantial Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialized areas of psychological practice, at least equivalent to a post-graduate diploma, or equivalent professional development.

Desirable

• Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychological interventions.
• Post-qualification training in evidence based therapies eg. EMDR, CFT, ACT.
• Core Profession (eg. Mental Health Nurse, Practitioner Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in clients with physical health difficulties and emotional distress
• Highly specialist knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies, for example EMDR, ACT, CFT or CBT
• Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis in psychological intervention.Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, e.g. outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
• Experience of working with patients with wide range of psychological problems, e.g. community mental health, long term health conditions.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, typically across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
• Knowledge of the biopsychosocial model and its application in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of current local and national drivers and models for services and developments within the NHSExperience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Experience in the area of service of this post
• Experience of the application of psychological approaches in different cultural contexts
• Experience of working with groups of service users
• Experience of team working

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in spoken and written communication of complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional individuals and groups.
• A commitment to working in a compassionate way with colleagues and clients alike.
• Awareness of one's own psychological health and the capacity to take responsibility for appropriate preventative and/or therapeutic strategies.
• Ability to use computers efficiently for word processing and Email. Knowledge of Microsoft Office functions and a willingness to further develop these as required.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.

Desirable

• Ability to use computers to generate spreadsheets, graphs, etc.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Awareness of own strengths and limitations
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly across all service locations in Cumbria as appropriate and required by the service
• Ability to travel without recourse to public transport.

Desirable

• Driving licence and access to car preferred.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the regulatory body eg. BABCP, NMC or HCPC. Either: Clinical Psychologist HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. BPS Accredited Clinical Psychology Training. Or : Health or Counselling Psychologist HCPC registered Health or Counselling Practitioner Psychologist, with experience in clinical practice in working with patients with health problems and long term conditions Or: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist With completed appropriate training in CBT therapy, eg Diploma, accredited by the BABCP, and equivalent to a Doctoral degree or higher level of professional knowledge, training and experience Further training or experience in the specialist field. Prepared to undertake a substantial Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialized areas of psychological practice, at least equivalent to a post-graduate diploma, or equivalent professional development. Desirable Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychological interventions. Post-qualification training in evidence based therapies eg. EMDR, CFT, ACT. Core Profession (eg. Mental Health Nurse, Practitioner Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker. Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in clients with physical health difficulties and emotional distress Highly specialist knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies, for example EMDR, ACT, CFT or CBT Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis in psychological intervention.Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, e.g. outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings. Experience of working with patients with wide range of psychological problems, e.g. community mental health, long term health conditions. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, typically across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity. Desirable Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Knowledge of the biopsychosocial model and its application in a clinical setting. Knowledge of current local and national drivers and models for services and developments within the NHSExperience of teaching, training and/or supervision Experience in the area of service of this post Experience of the application of psychological approaches in different cultural contexts Experience of working with groups of service users Experience of team working Skills & Aptitudes Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in spoken and written communication of complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional individuals and groups. A commitment to working in a compassionate way with colleagues and clients alike. Awareness of one's own psychological health and the capacity to take responsibility for appropriate preventative and/or therapeutic strategies. Ability to use computers efficiently for word processing and Email. Knowledge of Microsoft Office functions and a willingness to further develop these as required. Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Desirable Ability to use computers to generate spreadsheets, graphs, etc. Other Requirements Essential Awareness of own strengths and limitations Ability and willingness to work flexibly across all service locations in Cumbria as appropriate and required by the service Ability to travel without recourse to public transport. Desirable Driving licence and access to car preferred.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Copeland/Allerdale, West Cumbria

Whitehaven

CA28 7QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Copeland/Allerdale, West Cumbria

Whitehaven

CA28 7QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Mental Health Support Worker, Young People

Bromborough, Wirral

Must be a driver, with a Full UK licence, manual licence only, cannot accept automatic. Must be willing to drive service car unsupervised.

£26227.50 - £27378.00 (Depending on experience)

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Essential requirements of a Support Worker

• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays
• DRIVER ONLY - WITH FULL MANUAL UK LICENCE
• Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays
• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• An ability to maintain a professional working boundary
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria of a Support Worker

• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health need

About us

Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Company Benefits:

• Minimum 30 days holiday.
• An additional day off each year for your birthday.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced company pension.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Paid time off for fertility treatment.
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary).
• Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service.
• Free eye tests and various other benefits.
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate).
• Paid Training, Induction and DBS check.
• We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
• We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
• We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation.
• Long service awards.
• Social events including a Christmas party.
• Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts.
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral).
• Free onsite parking.

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

The cardiology department at the University Hospitals of the North Midlands provides diagnostic testing for inpatients and outpatients at both Royal stoke Hospital and County Hospital. These include exercise tolerance testing, head up tilt table testing, echocardiography, pacemaker implant and follow-up, heamodynamic monitoring during invasive coronary angiography, electrophysiological testing and electrocardiography (ECG). Resting electrocardiography and ambulatory ECG monitoring is an essential part of the wider service, the primary focus of this role is to support ECG services and arrhythmia monitoring services at both at the trust and in the community.

Main duties of the job

In addition to ECG, this role involves assisting senior healthcare scientists in the provision of specialist clinics. The successful applicant will join an established team of 15 healthcare science assistants. The cardiology Department has an established training & development programme to provide the practical skills required for providing a range of specialist invasive & non-invasive cardiac investigations.

The main duties for this role will include recording ECG's, assisting in exercise tolerance & tilt testing, arrhythmia monitoring and the provision of community based ECG clinics in Stoke on Trent. Analysis and interpretation of clinical data & providing technical reports will be required.

Services are provided at various community settings across Stoke on Trent and North Staffordshire as well as at both Royal Stoke, County Hospital and the new Community Diagnostic Centre. Candidates will need to be able to travel to each of these settings.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us.We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours.We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working.You can select your preferences upon application.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-8308934

Job locations

Royal Stoke Hospital, County Hospital and CDC in Hanley

Newcasetle Road, Stoke on Trent

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths & English

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in ECG recording
• GCSE Science or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a cardiac physiology department
• Experience delivery cardiac diagnostic testing

Desirable

• Evidence of recent learning in cardiac science

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths & English Desirable Recognised qualification in ECG recording GCSE Science or equivalent Experience Essential Experience in a cardiac physiology department Experience delivery cardiac diagnostic testing Desirable Evidence of recent learning in cardiac science

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke Hospital, County Hospital and CDC in Hanley

Newcasetle Road, Stoke on Trent

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke Hospital, County Hospital and CDC in Hanley

Newcasetle Road, Stoke on Trent

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Senior Healthcare Support Worker, Eating Disorders

Moortown, Leeds

£28138.50 - £30205.50 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications

Full time 37.5 hours per week

Shift patterns will include :

Early - 7am - 3.30pm

Late - 2pm - 10.30pm

Early/late- 8am-7.30pm/10am-9.30pm

You may be required to cover Waking Night shifts on occasions for holiday/absence reasons;

Waking Night - 8.30pm - 7.30am

Main duties of the job

Essential Requirements of a Senior Support Worker

• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
• Full UK Driving Licence - Manual not automatic
• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
• Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays
• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
• An understanding of safeguarding
• A professional working boundary between staff and service users
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria of a Senior Support Worker

• Previous experience of working as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker

About us

Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Company Benefits

• Minimum 30 days holiday
• An additional day off each year for your birthday
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Enhanced company pension
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Paid time off for fertility treatment
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
• Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service.
• Free eye tests and various other benefits.
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate)
• Paid Training, Induction and DBS check.
• We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
• We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
• We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation.
• Long service awards.
• Social events including a Christmas party.
• Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
• Free onsite parking

Job summary

Senior Healthcare Support Worker, Eating Disorders

Moortown, Leeds

£28138.50 - £30205.50 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications

Full time 37.5 hours per week

Shift patterns will include :

Early - 7am - 3.30pm

Late - 2pm - 10.30pm

Early/late- 8am-7.30pm/10am-9.30pm

You may be required to cover Waking Night shifts on occasions for holiday/absence reasons;

Waking Night - 8.30pm - 7.30am

Main duties of the job

Essential Requirements of a Senior Support Worker

• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
• Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays
• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
• An understanding of safeguarding
• A professional working boundary between staff and service users
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria of a Senior Support Worker

• Previous experience of working as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker

About us

Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Company Benefits

• Minimum 30 days holiday
• An additional day off each year for your birthday
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Enhanced company pension
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Paid time off for fertility treatment
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
• Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service.
• Free eye tests and various other benefits.
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate)
• Paid Training, Induction and DBS check.
• We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
• We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
• We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation.
• Long service awards.
• Social events including a Christmas party.
• Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
• Free onsite parking

Job summary

To be responsible for assessing the mental health needs of individuals referred to the team and to lead in the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions to address that identified need.In the absence of the Team Manager, the post holder will report to the Clinical Lead/Community Operational Manager.Job description - CPN Post, Band 6.There is an expectation that the post holder will work with wider community services including primary care and the voluntary sector. To be part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides evidence based interventions to meet the mental health needs of adults and their families. To work towards own professional development. The post holder will have responsibility for a caseload and will be proactive in the assessment of client need and implementation of packages of care.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for assessing the mental health needs of individuals referred to the team and to lead in the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions to address that identified need.In the absence of the Team Manager, the post holder will report to the Clinical Lead/Community Operational Manager.Job description - CPN Post, Band 6.There is an expectation that the post holder will work with wider community services including primary care and the voluntary sector. To be part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides evidence based interventions to meet the mental health needs of adults and their families. To work towards own professional development. The post holder will have responsibility for a caseload and will be proactive in the assessment of client need and implementation of packages of care.

About us

We offer personal and professional development through training and shadowing.

You can expect to receive monthly supervision/reflective practice and an annual personal development conversation.

We are proactive in supporting your health and wellbeing with various supportive resources available

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

285-3472-MH

Job locations

Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre

Brierley Hill

DY5 1RU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

To provide individual or group interventions to service users and/or carers in accordance with care plans. To support and monitor service users and to share as appropriate with relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team/other services. To provide care appropriate to their level of training as specifiedwithin the NMC To seek advice and guidance from Senior Staff as appropriate. To demonstrate effective communication with service users/carers /members of the Multidisciplinary team and other services To accompany staff on community visits as required. To attend clinical meetings and provide feedback as appropriate. To contribute to the development of the community team for adult with mental health difficulties. Responsible for supporting the care co-ordination process for an allocated number of individual service users. To actively participate in training sessions, team/care plan review meetings and supervision as appropriate. To support service users to engage effectively with the agreed Care Plan and access appropriate services provided on a regular and consistent basis. Positively promote independent living of service users within community. Developing a rapport based within appropriate and transparent boundaries. Provide regular and therapeutic activities to service users and their carers in developing and managing their independence. To be aware of the escalation process to highlight any service user potential risk in a timely manner to contribute to ongoing risk reduction and management Help service users gain access to resources to include benefits and welfare rights. Provide information on health promotion. Assist in identifying early warning signs of relapse by monitoring the service users progress, level of functioning and mental state and alert the appropriate staff involved in their care.JonJob description CPN Post, Band 6 To maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details on the service users records as necessary. To undertake other duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post and service needs. Participate in the planning of protocols to develop the service. Ensure the care of patients is assessed and planned by self and other members of the multi-disciplinary team according to the patients individual needs. Provide nursing interventions to contribution to the functioning of the multi-disciplinary team. Participate in the duty system responding to queries and crisis that may arise and taking appropriate action. To provide Duty Worker role within the team. Apply appropriate skills of prioritisation, decision making and in planning and implementing interventions taking account of clinical risk factors and personal safety. Apply assessment, interpretation and judgement skills in assessing and managing clinical risks. Ensure the appropriate risk tools are completed and recorded accurately. Manage a defined caseload fulfilling the role of care co-ordinator and facilitating allocation and discharge to and from the caseload. Encourage service user and carer involvement in all aspects of assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Ensure carers needs are identified and facilitate onward referral to appropriate services for assessment where necessary. Delegate, oversee and monitor care provided by support staff to ensure required standards are maintained and delivered. Ensure care packages are regularly reviewed and evaluated. Participate in multi-disciplinary ward reviews. Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide holistic care related to service user choice. Provide specialist information, education and advice within the primary care setting including GPs and others. To take an integrated approach to working with GPs and other primary care practitioners and services To be responsible for the safe storage, administration and recording of medication. Administration and monitoring of medication to facilitate compliance and concordance to treatment for service users attending depot clinics or requiring depot administration in their home. Participate in the local depot clinicJonJob description CPN Post, Band 6 Assess and monitor service users response to medication providing information and advice and taking action as necessary. Recognise and respect the rights of the service users Recognise the diversity of service users under the Protected Characteristics including personal preferences and identify any unmet needs. To support MHA assessments with appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team Compiles reports for various legal processes in relation to the MHA 1983. Complies and submits reports for service users regarding nursing /residential placements. To attend placement panels to support application for funding To deliver psychological interventions to meet the service users needs. To attend regular management and clinical supervision and regular To engage with teams arrangements for reflective practice. Ensure service Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are adhered to, i.e. 72 Hour Follow Up To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality service. To work with trust safeguarding leads and other agencies regarding child and adult safeguarding and ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to. To apply highly interpersonal skills in order to deal with potential aggression with service users who may be in crisis and place themselves at riskCommunication and Documentation Ensure effective communication practices are in place, particularly in regards to care and progress, to include service users, carers, the multidisciplinary teams and wider services. Ensure an integrated approach to service delivery by maintaining close working links with other areas of the Trust. Attend local meetings as agreed with the Team Manager. Provide and receive complex and/or sensitive information an appropriate manner. Maintain the confidentiality of all information relating to service users and the organisation. Produce comprehensive, accurate and up to date service user records based on local Trust policies and NMC Record Keeping Standards. Provide timely and accurate statistical information as required. To use the electronic record system, currently RIOJonJob description CPN Post, Band 6 Uphold and monitor the standards and values of the trust and that those of the local team are maintained To produce clinical reports / letters / care plans and risk plans using relevant data systems.Development and Training Participate fully in the Trusts Performance Review Procedures. Ensure mandatory training is maintained and up to date Encourage engagement in sharing knowledge and information with the multi-disciplinary team in order to upskill self and others. Staff to attend psychological skills training to deliver evidence based therapeutic intervention Maintain a professional portfolio and NMC Revalidation for registration to practice. Report and discuss any professional concerns with the Team Manager. Participate and provide clinical supervision sessions with other members of the team. Assist with recruitment and induction of new staff. Participate in the induction, education and training of student nurses and allied professionals. Engage in annual Personal Development Conversation (PDC) review to identify training and development needs. To assist in the development of staff in progression postsResearch and Development Participate in the auditing of quality standards of care, in line with the requirements of clinical governance. Make appropriate responses to the outcomes of quality audits.

Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties: To provide individual or group interventions to service users and/or carers in accordance with care plans. To support and monitor service users and to share as appropriate with relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team/other services. To provide care appropriate to their level of training as specifiedwithin the NMC To seek advice and guidance from Senior Staff as appropriate. To demonstrate effective communication with service users/carers /members of the Multidisciplinary team and other services To accompany staff on community visits as required. To attend clinical meetings and provide feedback as appropriate. To contribute to the development of the community team for adult with mental health difficulties. Responsible for supporting the care co-ordination process for an allocated number of individual service users. To actively participate in training sessions, team/care plan review meetings and supervision as appropriate. To support service users to engage effectively with the agreed Care Plan and access appropriate services provided on a regular and consistent basis. Positively promote independent living of service users within community. Developing a rapport based within appropriate and transparent boundaries. Provide regular and therapeutic activities to service users and their carers in developing and managing their independence. To be aware of the escalation process to highlight any service user potential risk in a timely manner to contribute to ongoing risk reduction and management Help service users gain access to resources to include benefits and welfare rights. Provide information on health promotion. Assist in identifying early warning signs of relapse by monitoring the service users progress, level of functioning and mental state and alert the appropriate staff involved in their care.JonJob description CPN Post, Band 6 To maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details on the service users records as necessary. To undertake other duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post and service needs. Participate in the planning of protocols to develop the service. Ensure the care of patients is assessed and planned by self and other members of the multi-disciplinary team according to the patients individual needs. Provide nursing interventions to contribution to the functioning of the multi-disciplinary team. Participate in the duty system responding to queries and crisis that may arise and taking appropriate action. To provide Duty Worker role within the team. Apply appropriate skills of prioritisation, decision making and in planning and implementing interventions taking account of clinical risk factors and personal safety. Apply assessment, interpretation and judgement skills in assessing and managing clinical risks. Ensure the appropriate risk tools are completed and recorded accurately. Manage a defined caseload fulfilling the role of care co-ordinator and facilitating allocation and discharge to and from the caseload. Encourage service user and carer involvement in all aspects of assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Ensure carers needs are identified and facilitate onward referral to appropriate services for assessment where necessary. Delegate, oversee and monitor care provided by support staff to ensure required standards are maintained and delivered. Ensure care packages are regularly reviewed and evaluated. Participate in multi-disciplinary ward reviews. Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide holistic care related to service user choice. Provide specialist information, education and advice within the primary care setting including GPs and others. To take an integrated approach to working with GPs and other primary care practitioners and services To be responsible for the safe storage, administration and recording of medication. Administration and monitoring of medication to facilitate compliance and concordance to treatment for service users attending depot clinics or requiring depot administration in their home. Participate in the local depot clinicJonJob description CPN Post, Band 6 Assess and monitor service users response to medication providing information and advice and taking action as necessary. Recognise and respect the rights of the service users Recognise the diversity of service users under the Protected Characteristics including personal preferences and identify any unmet needs. To support MHA assessments with appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team Compiles reports for various legal processes in relation to the MHA 1983. Complies and submits reports for service users regarding nursing /residential placements. To attend placement panels to support application for funding To deliver psychological interventions to meet the service users needs. To attend regular management and clinical supervision and regular To engage with teams arrangements for reflective practice. Ensure service Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are adhered to, i.e. 72 Hour Follow Up To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality service. To work with trust safeguarding leads and other agencies regarding child and adult safeguarding and ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to. To apply highly interpersonal skills in order to deal with potential aggression with service users who may be in crisis and place themselves at riskCommunication and Documentation Ensure effective communication practices are in place, particularly in regards to care and progress, to include service users, carers, the multidisciplinary teams and wider services. Ensure an integrated approach to service delivery by maintaining close working links with other areas of the Trust. Attend local meetings as agreed with the Team Manager. Provide and receive complex and/or sensitive information an appropriate manner. Maintain the confidentiality of all information relating to service users and the organisation. Produce comprehensive, accurate and up to date service user records based on local Trust policies and NMC Record Keeping Standards. Provide timely and accurate statistical information as required. To use the electronic record system, currently RIOJonJob description CPN Post, Band 6 Uphold and monitor the standards and values of the trust and that those of the local team are maintained To produce clinical reports / letters / care plans and risk plans using relevant data systems.Development and Training Participate fully in the Trusts Performance Review Procedures. Ensure mandatory training is maintained and up to date Encourage engagement in sharing knowledge and information with the multi-disciplinary team in order to upskill self and others. Staff to attend psychological skills training to deliver evidence based therapeutic intervention Maintain a professional portfolio and NMC Revalidation for registration to practice. Report and discuss any professional concerns with the Team Manager. Participate and provide clinical supervision sessions with other members of the team. Assist with recruitment and induction of new staff. Participate in the induction, education and training of student nurses and allied professionals. Engage in annual Personal Development Conversation (PDC) review to identify training and development needs. To assist in the development of staff in progression postsResearch and Development Participate in the auditing of quality standards of care, in line with the requirements of clinical governance. Make appropriate responses to the outcomes of quality audits.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NMC - RMN Registration

Desirable

• Higher qualification at least to degree level in a relevant subject o Post graduate training relevant to Mental Health

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with staff at all levels both, internal and external , patients , carers, external agencies ? Specialist skills in assessing and formulating individual intervention plans for adults with mental health difficulties ? Ability to use own initiative and work without supervision ? Ability to work independently as well as part of a team ? Effective IT skills and administrative skills to support accurate record keeping ? Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines. ? Excellent risk assessment and management skills ? Ability to deal with challenging situations

Knowledge/ Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience of working in multidisciplinary community mental health services ? Knowledge of government directives and current policies ? Working knowledge of relevant legislation including MHA 1983 ? Knowledge of the safe storage, administration and monitoring the effectiveness of psychotropic medications ? Experience of organising own workload and managing competing demands ? Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines including adult and children safeguarding legislation ? Understanding of psychosocial interventions

Desirable

• Experience of using a range of therapeutic interventions in a mental health context e.g. CBT, SFT

Personal qualities

Essential

• Organisational and time management skills - Flexibility of working hours - Personal Integrity - Drive and enthusiasm - Demonstrates a belief in working within person centre care approach - Ability to lead and motivate projects and people - Promotes recovery and social inclusion

other

Essential

• Ability to commute to meet the post requirements - Good general standard of health - An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines - A problem solving approach to professional practice

Trust behaviours

Essential

• Care, Accountable, Respectful and Empowered

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential NMC - RMN Registration Desirable Higher qualification at least to degree level in a relevant subject o Post graduate training relevant to Mental Health Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with staff at all levels both, internal and external , patients , carers, external agencies ? Specialist skills in assessing and formulating individual intervention plans for adults with mental health difficulties ? Ability to use own initiative and work without supervision ? Ability to work independently as well as part of a team ? Effective IT skills and administrative skills to support accurate record keeping ? Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines. ? Excellent risk assessment and management skills ? Ability to deal with challenging situations Knowledge/ Experience Essential Post registration experience of working in multidisciplinary community mental health services ? Knowledge of government directives and current policies ? Working knowledge of relevant legislation including MHA 1983 ? Knowledge of the safe storage, administration and monitoring the effectiveness of psychotropic medications ? Experience of organising own workload and managing competing demands ? Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines including adult and children safeguarding legislation ? Understanding of psychosocial interventions Desirable Experience of using a range of therapeutic interventions in a mental health context e.g. CBT, SFT Personal qualities Essential Organisational and time management skills - Flexibility of working hours - Personal Integrity - Drive and enthusiasm - Demonstrates a belief in working within person centre care approach - Ability to lead and motivate projects and people - Promotes recovery and social inclusion other Essential Ability to commute to meet the post requirements - Good general standard of health - An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines - A problem solving approach to professional practice Trust behaviours Essential Care, Accountable, Respectful and Empowered

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre

Brierley Hill

DY5 1RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre

Brierley Hill

DY5 1RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Join Our Team as Lead Pharmacist - Medicine - Lead the Way in Healthcare Innovation.We are looking for a Lead Pharmacist - Medicine to provide leadership and strategic direction to our clinical pharmacy service within the medical directorate. This is a 6-month fixed term position to cover maternity leave, offering you the chance to make a real impact within an ambitious and supportive team.

Working closely with and reporting to the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing high-quality clinical pharmacy services across the Trust's medical wards.

What you'll be doing:- Leadership: Take charge of a skilled and dedicated team delivering clinical pharmacy services to the medicine wards, ensuring excellence and consistency in patient care.- Strategic Impact: Contribute to the delivery of the department's strategic objectives, supporting innovation and service development during this key period.

- Patient-Centred Care:Ensure services remain safe, efficient, and effective, with a strong focus on optimising outcomes for patients.

- Collaboration and Influence: Build strong working relationships with multidisciplinary teams both within and outside the organisation to influence and drive improvements across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be Lead Pharmacist for Medicine and must develop the specialist clinical pharmacy service to patients within the associated area in line with local and national standards and policies, ensuring the safe, clinical and cost-effective use of medicines and staff resources.

The post-holder will provide a highly specialised level of pharmaceutical care to patients and will support other healthcare staff in meeting risk management, financial management and clinical governance responsibilities around the use of medicines.

The post-holder will provide highly specialised advice within their area of clinical specialism to other pharmacists and healthcare professionals, including participation in multidisciplinary and governance meetings.

The post-holder will deliver training to pharmacists and foundation pharmacist trainees within their area of clinical specialism and must undertake clinical supervision, mentoring and assessments of junior pharmacists, medicines management technicians and pre-registration pharmacists.

The post-holder will carry out clinical pharmacy audit and practice research in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape a respected service while gaining valuable leadership experience within a supportive, innovative environment.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8295014-C

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view full job description attached for full details of role.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job description Job responsibilities Please view full job description attached for full details of role. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Registered as a pharmacist with The General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive post-registration experience with substantial hospital experience
• Extensive experience providing a pharmacy clinical service to patients
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience in providing and evaluating pharmacy education & training including mentorship
• Experience of managing or supervising other staff
• Experience of implementing and/or reviewing policies, guidelines, PGDs or equivalent
• Evidence of on-going revalidation with the GPhC
• Highly specialised knowledge of the treatment of patients in a range of specialities
• Knowledge of how the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service must meet the needs of local and national priorities
• Knowledge of pharmacy based computer systems

Desirable

• Experience in the provision of pharmacy expertise to the clinical governance agenda
• Experience of providing postgraduate level training and/or education
• Experience of managing the entry of new medicines into a hospital formulary
• Experience of budgetary responsibility and/or experience with high cost drugs

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients
• Able to provide expert advice on the use of medicines to treat patients within a specialist area
• Able to manage difficult or ambiguous situations
• Able to manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines
• Able to prioritise and manage workload
• Able to demonstrate an advanced level of reasoning and judgment
• Able to present complex information to a large groups of staff
• Able to train and supervise staff
• Able to undertake prescription review of complex medication regimes
• Attention to detail and good problem solving skills
• Proficient computer skills

Desirable

• Able to drive/travel to external community units

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes positive team working ethic
• Shares information and good practice appropriately
• Occupational Health Clearance to meet the needs of the role
• Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
• Maintains high levels of concentration for prolonged periods of time
• Excellent verbal and written skills

Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable experience Registered as a pharmacist with The General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable MSc in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy Independent prescribing qualification Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Experience & Knowledge Essential Extensive post-registration experience with substantial hospital experience Extensive experience providing a pharmacy clinical service to patients Experience of multidisciplinary team working Experience in providing and evaluating pharmacy education & training including mentorship Experience of managing or supervising other staff Experience of implementing and/or reviewing policies, guidelines, PGDs or equivalent Evidence of on-going revalidation with the GPhC Highly specialised knowledge of the treatment of patients in a range of specialities Knowledge of how the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service must meet the needs of local and national priorities Knowledge of pharmacy based computer systems Desirable Experience in the provision of pharmacy expertise to the clinical governance agenda Experience of providing postgraduate level training and/or education Experience of managing the entry of new medicines into a hospital formulary Experience of budgetary responsibility and/or experience with high cost drugs Skills & Abilities Essential Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients Able to provide expert advice on the use of medicines to treat patients within a specialist area Able to manage difficult or ambiguous situations Able to manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines Able to prioritise and manage workload Able to demonstrate an advanced level of reasoning and judgment Able to present complex information to a large groups of staff Able to train and supervise staff Able to undertake prescription review of complex medication regimes Attention to detail and good problem solving skills Proficient computer skills Desirable Able to drive/travel to external community units Personal Qualities Essential Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes positive team working ethic Shares information and good practice appropriately Occupational Health Clearance to meet the needs of the role Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times Maintains high levels of concentration for prolonged periods of time Excellent verbal and written skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit 1 x 37.5 hours per week ,1 x 24 hours per week both are fixed term for 12 months role.

You will be part of a large multidisciplinary team providing high quality, individualised, hands on palliative care to our patients in our IPU (Inpatient Unit) team. As a Palliative Care Support Worker, you will be able to provide the best possible care for our patients and you will provide support to our nursing team. The position will be located in our IPU team, which is open 7 days a week covering 24 hour care. Shifts will be rotational, to include days/nights/weekends/bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Palliative Care Support Worker is to ensure that St Michael's is able to continue to deliver high quality palliative care and support to our patients and their families. This role requires effective communication, and the ability to establish supportive and working relationships with our patients and families as well as our Multidisciplinary team. Shift times are 0730-1530, 1200-2000, 0730-2000, 1600-2200, 1930-0800. This post is conditional to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

About us

St Michael's Hospice is nestled in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, in a state-of-the-art facility. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a transferrable NHS pension or you can enrol onto our own Hospice pension. We offer Life Assurance, a superb working environment and facility, generous study leave allowance, discounts with local suppliers, individualised training needs analysis, advanced communication skills training, employee counselling service, free tea & coffee, a friendly & welcoming work environment and 30 days annual leave (pro rata if applicable), plus bank holidays. We are one of the top 100 best not for profit organisations to work for and have been caring to make a difference, to patients living with a terminal illness and their families, across Herefordshire and beyond for over 40 years.