Job summary

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Engagement Manager to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the London and East Directorate which covers our prisons across London and the East of England.

The Patient Engagement Manager is a directorate leadership role which focuses on ensuring that patients' voices are heard and used to improve healthcare services across our prisons. The role provides leadership to onsite Patient Engagement Leads and works closely with healthcare teams, prison staff, commissioners, and external partners.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £50,000 to £60,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Patient Engagement Manager your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Lead and support site-based Patient Engagement Leads across the directorate.
• Provide oversight of patient engagement activities and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Act as a key point of contact for directorate teams, site leads, and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with prison staff, commissioners, and partner organisations.
• Ensure patient feedback is actively gathered, heard, and used to improve services.
• Oversee patient forums, peer-led groups, and engagement activities.
• Champion the Triangle of Care (Service User, Professional, Carer) standards.
• Ensure patients are involved in projects, service improvements, and training wherever possible.
• Lead processes for learning from patient compliments and complaints.
• Ensure complaints receive high-quality, timely responses.
• Identify and implement service improvements based on patient feedback.
• Support innovation and business development by involving patients in reviewing new initiatives.
• Oversee and develop the regional Health Champion peer support model.
• Deliver Health Champion training across the region.
• Promote best practice in peer support, patient involvement, and continuous quality improvement.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and customer service.
• Ability to advocate effectively for patients.
• Willingness to share relevant lived experience.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

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Job summary

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursing & Quality Manager to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the London and East Directorate which covers our prisons across London and the East of England.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required.

This is a senior clinical leadership role providing nursing leadership and quality oversight across the directorate portfolio of prison and secure environment healthcare services. You will work closely with operational and clinical leaders to ensure services are safe, effective, patient-centred and compliant with regulatory standards.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £60,000 to £70,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Nursing & Quality Manager your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Provide visible senior nursing leadership across the directorate.
• Support delivery of the Nursing & Quality Strategy.
• Develop and coach nursing and clinical teams.
• Support nursing leaders with complex workforce, quality and clinical issues.
• Deputise for the Directorate Head of Nursing & Quality when required.
• Lead and support quality improvement programmes.
• Conduct and support audits, governance activities and quality assurance processes.
• Monitor quality metrics and service performance indicators.
• Ensure learning from incidents, complaints and audits leads to measurable improvements.
• Maintain oversight of risk registers, incident reporting and patient safety processes.
• Support implementation of quality improvement action plans.
• Deliver workshops and education sessions where required
• Work closely with Heads of Healthcare and multidisciplinary teams.
• Attend and contribute to HMPPS and partnership meetings.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Be a Registered Nurse (RGN / RMN) with a valid NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Line management experience.
• Experience with Patient Safety Investigation Response Framework (PSIRF)
• Understanding of healthcare policies, governance and best practice.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.37.5 hours

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Job summary

Westside Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and patient-focused Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team in Rugby, Warwickshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced General Practice Nurse to work within a busy and progressive GP practice, delivering high-quality clinical care, health promotion and long-term condition management to our patient population.

The post is offered on a permanent basis for 3.5-4 days per week (0.7-0.8 FTE), with Tuesday and Wednesday working essential. Salary is competitive and dependent upon experience.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a range of general practice nursing services including:

• Chronic disease management, including asthma, COPD, diabetes and hypertension
• Cervical screening and women's health services
• Childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations
• Wound care, dressings and treatment room procedures
• Health promotion and preventative healthcare
• NHS Health Checks and health screening
• Supporting patients to self-manage long-term conditions
• Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care

The successful candidate will hold current NMC registration and have experience working within General Practice or Primary Care.

About us

Westside Medical Centre is a modern, purpose-built GP practice located in central Rugby. We are proud to provide high-quality primary care services to our growing patient population and were rated Good in all areas by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in July 2026.

We offer a genuinely friendly and collaborative working environment, supported by daily informal team discussions, regular social events and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

Our clinical team includes:

• 4 GP Partners
• 3 Salaried GPs
• 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• 2 Practice Nurses
• 1 Healthcare Assistant

We are also supported by a range of Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) colleagues, alongside experienced reception, administration and management teams.

We are committed to supporting professional development and offer access to training opportunities, the NHS Pension Scheme and flexible working arrangements where possible.

Job summary

Would you like to be part of a team that goes above and beyond in delivering innovative and holistic care in order to do this?

Then the High Peak and Norh Dales Inreach and Home Treatment team welcomes your application!

Based in Bakewell, our service promotes a person-centred and non-pharmacological approach to support older adults with functional health , who may be experiencing or approaching a crisis in their mental health.

We cover the High Peak and North Dales area of Derbyshire.

The aim of the service is to assist in maintaining the independence and dignity of those living with dementia, with the ultimate goal of preventing hospital admission where possible.

In addition the IRHTT can support early discharge from hospital, working closely with carers and relatives to facilitate this.

The service operates a service 365 days a year,9am-5pm seven days a week and Bank Holidays.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Employ a wide range of skills, building on and developing their expertise in managing complex cases as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, which includes Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nurses, Specialist Support Workers, Psychology and a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Be clinically responsible for supporting the delivery of a flexible, responsive local service within the community.
• Be expected to travel independently across the catchment area of the service and occasionally outside of this if required.
• Work a shift pattern facilitating the service, which operates 7 days per week.
• Undertake the Duty role; triaging referrals, allocating visits, preparing and delivering handover, ensuring colleagues are "safe and well".
• Work as part of a MDT; liaising with a multitude of different professionals and agencies.
• Complete initial assessments of patients.
• Apply knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act when required.
• Assess risk and formulating safety plans accordingly.
• Formulate person-centred care plans focusing on non-pharmacological interventions.
• In-reach to inpatient wards, attending 117 meetings.
• Visit patients in their own home and those in 24 care.
• Utilise the EPR to ensure excellent documentation of patient assessment and treatment.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the Trust."

"As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa's and Immigration. Please note without previous NHS Service you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship for this post. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Job summary

Due to staff changes we are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Health Care Assistant in a GP Practice or similar community setting. We offer a stable working pattern, usually over Monday to Friday with a late finish of 8.30pm on Thursday evening.

We are looking for longer shifts to cover Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday (with a 2030 finish time).

You will work with an established nursing team of our Lead Nurse / ANP and 2 Prescribing Nurses, a Long Term Conditions Practice Nurse a Treatment Room Nurse, an Assistant Practitioner and a Health Care Assistant in our modern purpose-built GP Practice.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Access to your own transport is required to enable you to carry out home visits.

We welcome applications from individuals with a strong work ethic and a willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of our patients and wider team.

Salary dependant on skills and experience.

Main duties of the job

You will enjoy working independently as well as part of a team, have good communication skills, want to learn and adapt with changes in the role and be able to work under pressure. Main duties include phlebotomy, INR monitoring, health checks for patients prior to Long Term Condition reviews, ECGs, infection prevention, visiting patients in their own home and assisting GP led contraceptive and minor surgery clinics.

About us

We are a team of 5 GP Partners and 4 salaried GPs, a great nursing and admin team, and a supportive management team. We have daily clinical meeting time which allows time for informal gathering and teambuilding.

When you join us as a salaried GP you will have the benefit of your own patient list, fair allocation of work and 15 minute routine appointments.

Job summary

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Operations to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the West Midlands - North Cluster of the Midlands Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required. This role will cover HMP Dovegate, HMP Drake Hall, HMP Stafford, HMP Swinfen Hall and HMP Werrington.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational management of a cluster of services within Health in Justice sector. You will work closely with the Operations Director and Head of Nursing & Quality to ensure services are safe, effective, compliant, financially sustainable, and patient-focused.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As the Head of Operations your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Lead and manage multiple Heads of Healthcare within your directorate, across a set cluster.
• Drive high standards of patient care, performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure consistency and best practice across all healthcare services.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership with a high degree of autonomy.
• Ensure services are safe, effective, and compliant.
• Oversee clinical governance, risk management, quality assurance, and patient safety.
• Work with nursing and quality teams to implement governance frameworks and improvement plans.
• Prepare services for CQC and other regulatory inspections.
• Promote a culture of learning from incidents, audits, and best practice.
• Represent Practice Plus Group at contract reviews, commissioner meetings, and directorate forums.
• Help align services with local and national healthcare priorities.
• Hold overall responsibility for regional budgets and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and efficiencies.
• Develop action plans when standards or targets are not being achieved.
• Support innovation and service development.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Significant amounts of senior operational leadership within healthcare experience.
• Leading large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Managing managers (such as Heads of Healthcare).
• Budget planning, budget control, and financial accountability experience.
• Managing contracts, performance targets, and service delivery.
• HR management and workforce performance.
• Influencing and negotiating with senior partners and external organisations.
• Delivering challenging healthcare targets
• Leading change and service improvement programmes.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Healthcare governance
  • Quality improvement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • CQC requirements
  • NHS structures and commissioning arrangements, particularly Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Operations to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the West Midlands - South Cluster of the Midlands Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required. This role will cover HMP Brinsford, HMP Featherstone, HMP Hewell, HMP Long Lartin, and HMP Oakwood.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational management of a cluster of services within Health in Justice sector. You will work closely with the Operations Director and Head of Nursing & Quality to ensure services are safe, effective, compliant, financially sustainable, and patient-focused.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As the Head of Operations your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Lead and manage multiple Heads of Healthcare within your directorate, across a set cluster.
• Drive high standards of patient care, performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure consistency and best practice across all healthcare services.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership with a high degree of autonomy.
• Ensure services are safe, effective, and compliant.
• Oversee clinical governance, risk management, quality assurance, and patient safety.
• Work with nursing and quality teams to implement governance frameworks and improvement plans.
• Prepare services for CQC and other regulatory inspections.
• Promote a culture of learning from incidents, audits, and best practice.
• Represent Practice Plus Group at contract reviews, commissioner meetings, and directorate forums.
• Help align services with local and national healthcare priorities.
• Hold overall responsibility for regional budgets and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and efficiencies.
• Develop action plans when standards or targets are not being achieved.
• Support innovation and service development.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Significant amounts of senior operational leadership within healthcare experience.
• Leading large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Managing managers (such as Heads of Healthcare).
• Budget planning, budget control, and financial accountability experience.
• Managing contracts, performance targets, and service delivery.
• HR management and workforce performance.
• Influencing and negotiating with senior partners and external organisations.
• Delivering challenging healthcare targets
• Leading change and service improvement programmes.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Healthcare governance
  • Quality improvement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • CQC requirements
  • NHS structures and commissioning arrangements, particularly Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).

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Job summary

Dear Community team matron,

I wanted to let you know how appreciative we were of the care and support provided by your district nursing staff during the latter stages of my wife's illness. The care provided by all the nursing staff who visited was outstanding. They were very caring and professional in all they did, and I will never forget their kindness and willingness to go the extra mile. You can be proud to have such excellent staff.

Could this be you?

We are looking to recruit Community Staff Nurses into our friendly, supportive team in Alresford and Colden Common. You can make that difference contributing to the provision of high-quality care within a variety of community settings, including patient's home and clinic settings.

Successful post holders will work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability, be committed to working within a generic competency framework enabling you to have the clinical skills to work as a valued member of the team. You will utilise a skill set in wound care, palliative care, end of lifecare as well as many others. Post holders will have responsibility for managing ,co-ordinating and delegating work ensuring referrals are dealt with according to clinical need and holistic assessments and care plans are recorded in line with Trust and Professional record keeping standards and clinical care at all times meets acceptable standards of patient safety and quality outcomes.

These are part or full time posts for 12 month fixed term contracts

Main duties of the job

Working within Professional guidelines and accountability, the post-holder will have responsibility for the management of a defined community caseload for a group of GP Practices as part of the Integrated Care Team.

The post holder will have responsibility for managing, co-ordinating and delegating work ensuring referrals are dealt with according to clinical need, holistic assessments and care plans are recorded in line with Trust and Professional record keeping standards and clinical care at all times meets acceptable standards of patient safety and quality outcomes.

The post holder will be required to work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability. A primary aim of the role is to prevent unnecessary admission of patients to an acute hospital and support timely discharge into the community. The post holder will also have a responsibility for re-enablement, rehabilitation, health protection and promotion programmes that improve and reduce inequalities

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Operations to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the East Midlands - North &East Cluster of the Midlands Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required. This role will cover HMP Stocken, HMP Leicester, HMP Gartree, HMP Whatton, HMP Fosse Way.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational management of a cluster of services within Health in Justice sector. You will work closely with the Operations Director and Head of Nursing & Quality to ensure services are safe, effective, compliant, financially sustainable, and patient-focused.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As the Head of Operations your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Lead and manage multiple Heads of Healthcare within your directorate, across a set cluster.
• Drive high standards of patient care, performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure consistency and best practice across all healthcare services.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership with a high degree of autonomy.
• Ensure services are safe, effective, and compliant.
• Oversee clinical governance, risk management, quality assurance, and patient safety.
• Work with nursing and quality teams to implement governance frameworks and improvement plans.
• Prepare services for CQC and other regulatory inspections.
• Promote a culture of learning from incidents, audits, and best practice.
• Represent Practice Plus Group at contract reviews, commissioner meetings, and directorate forums.
• Help align services with local and national healthcare priorities.
• Hold overall responsibility for regional budgets and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and efficiencies.
• Develop action plans when standards or targets are not being achieved.
• Support innovation and service development.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Significant amounts of senior operational leadership within healthcare experience.
• Leading large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Managing managers (such as Heads of Healthcare).
• Budget planning, budget control, and financial accountability experience.
• Managing contracts, performance targets, and service delivery.
• HR management and workforce performance.
• Influencing and negotiating with senior partners and external organisations.
• Delivering challenging healthcare targets
• Leading change and service improvement programmes.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Healthcare governance
  • Quality improvement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • CQC requirements
  • NHS structures and commissioning arrangements, particularly Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Operations to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the East Midlands - South & West Cluster of the Midlands Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required. This role will cover HMP Five Wells, HMP Foston Hall, HMP Sudbury, HMP Onley, HMP Rye Hill

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational management of a cluster of services within Health in Justice sector. You will work closely with the Operations Director and Head of Nursing & Quality to ensure services are safe, effective, compliant, financially sustainable, and patient-focused.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As the Head of Operations your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Lead and manage multiple Heads of Healthcare within your directorate, across a set cluster.
• Drive high standards of patient care, performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure consistency and best practice across all healthcare services.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership with a high degree of autonomy.
• Ensure services are safe, effective, and compliant.
• Oversee clinical governance, risk management, quality assurance, and patient safety.
• Work with nursing and quality teams to implement governance frameworks and improvement plans.
• Prepare services for CQC and other regulatory inspections.
• Promote a culture of learning from incidents, audits, and best practice.
• Represent Practice Plus Group at contract reviews, commissioner meetings, and directorate forums.
• Help align services with local and national healthcare priorities.
• Hold overall responsibility for regional budgets and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and efficiencies.
• Develop action plans when standards or targets are not being achieved.
• Support innovation and service development.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Significant amounts of senior operational leadership within healthcare experience.
• Leading large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Managing managers (such as Heads of Healthcare).
• Budget planning, budget control, and financial accountability experience.
• Managing contracts, performance targets, and service delivery.
• HR management and workforce performance.
• Influencing and negotiating with senior partners and external organisations.
• Delivering challenging healthcare targets
• Leading change and service improvement programmes.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Healthcare governance
  • Quality improvement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • CQC requirements
  • NHS structures and commissioning arrangements, particularly Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Directorate Head of Nursing & Quality to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the Midlands directorate, which covers our prisons across the East and West Midlands.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required.

This is a senior directorate leadership role responsible for providing professional, strategic, and operational leadership across nursing and allied health professional (AHP) services. You will ensure high-quality, safe, patient-centred care and lead on quality improvement, professional standards, workforce development, and governance.

Salary

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As the Directorate Head of Nursing & Quality your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Act as the senior nursing leader across the directorate.
• Provide professional oversight of all nursing and allied health professionals.
• Promote professional standards, clinical excellence, and patient-centred care.
• Support and develop clinical leadership capability across teams.
• Lead the quality function across the directorate.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements
• Lead quality improvement programmes, audits, benchmarking, and learning from incidents.
• Support investigations into complaints, serious incidents, legal cases, and safeguarding concerns.
• Develop and support the nursing and AHP workforce strategy.
• Contribute to business planning and service development.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and growth.
• Influence policy development and implementation across Health in Justice services.
• Represent Practice Plus Group at regional and national forums and conferences.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Current Registered Nurse qualification (RGN or RMN).
• Evidence of leadership and management training.
• Safeguarding training to Level 4 for vulnerable adults/children.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience of clinical audit, benchmarking, and standards of care programmes.
• Experience managing complaints, incidents, investigations, and organisational learning.
• Experience handling safeguarding concerns.
• Experience leading clinical change and service development.
• Experience improving patient experience and outcomes.
• Experience implementing evidence-based practice and nursing research.
• Experience dealing with professional conduct and performance issues.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative integrated care model that is redefining the delivery of palliative care. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust, a leading community healthcare provider, partners with University College London Hospitals, one of the UK's most prestigious hospital networks, to deliver seamless, high-quality palliative care across hospital and community settings.

As Nurse Consultant in Symptom Control and Palliative Care, you will join a multidisciplinaryteam of clinical experts -- working alongside medical consultants,clinical nurse specialists(CNSs),apsychologistandsocialworker in the hospital. The team is integrated with the community team which hasa nurse consultant and medical consultants, CNSsandAHPs.You will help shape care across hospital and community boundaries, with your impactbeingfelt across a wide range of specialisms, including oncology, haematology, teenage and young adult services, and neurology.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Play a pioneering role in a unique integrated care model that bridges hospital and community services.

• Work at UCLH, an internationally renowned teaching hospital with access to leading-edge treatments and research.

• Help shape the future of palliative care alongsideinnovativemultidisciplinary teams in one of London's most dynamic healthcare environments.

• Join a supportive team looking forward to welcoming a further nurse consultant into their hospital service.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do

• Provide senior nursing leadership for hospital palliative care services, in line with CNWL and UCLH strategies.

• Deliver expert clinical care for patients with complex needs, managing your own caseload.

• Lead service development and quality improvement projects, driving innovation across the system.

• Champion education and training, inspiringstaffand students to achieve excellence.

• Contribute to research, audit, and policy development, raising the profile of palliative care nationally and internationally.

• Act as a clinical consultant and advisor, supporting complex case management and safeguarding practice.

About us

Why Join Us

• Work across prestigious central London hospitals as part of an innovative, community-led model.

• Access professional development opportunities, research involvement, and national networking.

• Benefit from competitive NHS terms, including the NHS Pension Scheme and flexible working options.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£75,328 to £86,114 a year Per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-CC-1610

Job locations

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The Palliative Care Nurse Consultant roleprimarilysupports the ongoing development of the UCLH Palliative Care Service.The post holder may also be expected to support the Camden and IslingtonELiPSePalliativeCare Service.

The service has two teams in the inpatient setting across UCLH NHS Foundation Trust and community settings across the boroughs of South Camden and Islington. It iscommissioned to provide expert advice and guidance,supportand leadership in the care of people with specialist palliative care needs. Whilst this role leads nursing across the service, the post holder will undertake their clinical sessions as part of theUCLHpalliative care team and will act as theexpertandis expected to support work and projects acrossTrustsasappropriate.

The nursing clinical and leadershipexpertiseof the post holder willfacilitatea whole systems approachclosely involvedwith strategic development and service improvement, as well as the advancement of relationships with key colleagues. In addition, quality improvement in the palliative care service across CNWL NHS FT will be a key aspect of the role, using a patient-focused and evidence-based approach. Co-production with experts by experience will be central to the role.

Responsibility for non-clinical work, i.e. service improvement, clinical governance, peer review, audit, education and research, is also done collaboratively with theother Nurse Consultant for Palliative Care, medicalconsultants and withtheOperations Lead; and named individuals taking responsibility for different elements of the clinical governance portfolio and the education programme delivered by the service.

The postholder will have fourmain areasof responsibility:

• expert practice

• professional leadership

• service development

• research and education

The post holder will provide strategic clinical leadership for palliative nursing and work with the operational management(in conjunction with the otherNurse Consultant,clinical leads, consultants, teamleadersand the Head of Service)of the palliative care service and other Goodall services.The post will support the development of palliative and end of life nursing, linking closely with relevantICBSas well as educational commissioners and providers whenrequired. This will include promoting improved health outcomes and quality of life.

The postholder will take an active part in supporting thegovernance arrangements across palliative caretoensure the highest possible clinical standards are delivered and that the care is proactive,innovativeand progressive.

They are also expected tocollaborate with the other nurse consultants and have an overview of competencies,and to deliver specialist training to ensure that nursing staff are clinically competent. We are therefore looking for a very strong leader who is visible, with a high level of emotional intelligence and an expert-level ofpalliative careknowledge, extensive drive and focus to be able to quickly deliver innovative solutions to the ambitious outcomes expected across the division.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY The Palliative Care Nurse Consultant roleprimarilysupports the ongoing development of the UCLH Palliative Care Service.The post holder may also be expected to support the Camden and IslingtonELiPSePalliativeCare Service. The service has two teams in the inpatient setting across UCLH NHS Foundation Trust and community settings across the boroughs of South Camden and Islington. It iscommissioned to provide expert advice and guidance,supportand leadership in the care of people with specialist palliative care needs. Whilst this role leads nursing across the service, the post holder will undertake their clinical sessions as part of theUCLHpalliative care team and will act as theexpertandis expected to support work and projects acrossTrustsasappropriate. The nursing clinical and leadershipexpertiseof the post holder willfacilitatea whole systems approachclosely involvedwith strategic development and service improvement, as well as the advancement of relationships with key colleagues. In addition, quality improvement in the palliative care service across CNWL NHS FT will be a key aspect of the role, using a patient-focused and evidence-based approach. Co-production with experts by experience will be central to the role. Responsibility for non-clinical work, i.e. service improvement, clinical governance, peer review, audit, education and research, is also done collaboratively with theother Nurse Consultant for Palliative Care, medicalconsultants and withtheOperations Lead; and named individuals taking responsibility for different elements of the clinical governance portfolio and the education programme delivered by the service. The postholder will have fourmain areasof responsibility: expert practice professional leadership service development research and education The post holder will provide strategic clinical leadership for palliative nursing and work with the operational management(in conjunction with the otherNurse Consultant,clinical leads, consultants, teamleadersand the Head of Service)of the palliative care service and other Goodall services.The post will support the development of palliative and end of life nursing, linking closely with relevantICBSas well as educational commissioners and providers whenrequired. This will include promoting improved health outcomes and quality of life. The postholder will take an active part in supporting thegovernance arrangements across palliative caretoensure the highest possible clinical standards are delivered and that the care is proactive,innovativeand progressive. They are also expected tocollaborate with the other nurse consultants and have an overview of competencies,and to deliver specialist training to ensure that nursing staff are clinically competent. We are therefore looking for a very strong leader who is visible, with a high level of emotional intelligence and an expert-level ofpalliative careknowledge, extensive drive and focus to be able to quickly deliver innovative solutions to the ambitious outcomes expected across the division.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or working towards, and equivalent level of experience of working at a senior clinical level in specialist palliative care.
• Extensive community and hospital clinical experience working in an 8A/B in specialist palliative care in a community and acute hospital setting
• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, including oncology and haematology acquired through post graduate learning or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• Must understand the background to and aims of current palliative and end of life care policy nationally and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
• Member of relevant professional body.
• Have an appreciation of the relationship between the NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Developed expert communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level
• Excellent presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.

Analytical

Essential

• Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery
• Able to lead an integrated specialist team and lead complex MDT decisions
• Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution.

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time
• Abilities for financial and staff management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.

Autonomy

Essential

• Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales.
• Interpreting national policy for implementation.

Financial and Physical Resources

Essential

• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.

Person Specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Educated to Masters level or working towards, and equivalent level of experience of working at a senior clinical level in specialist palliative care. Extensive community and hospital clinical experience working in an 8A/B in specialist palliative care in a community and acute hospital setting Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, including oncology and haematology acquired through post graduate learning or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Must understand the background to and aims of current palliative and end of life care policy nationally and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Member of relevant professional body. Have an appreciation of the relationship between the NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations. Communication Skills Essential Developed expert communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level Excellent presentational skills for conveying complex concepts. Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others. Analytical Essential Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery Able to lead an integrated specialist team and lead complex MDT decisions Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution. Skills Essential Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time Abilities for financial and staff management. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills. Autonomy Essential Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales. Interpreting national policy for implementation. Financial and Physical Resources Essential Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

Milton Keynes CAMHS | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL)

Are you a passionate Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families?

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our friendly, innovative and supportive CAMHS team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions within a dynamic multidisciplinary service that is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.

As part of our CAMHS team, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of presentations, contribute to service development and innovation, and help shape the future of mental health care for young people in our community.

Main duties of the job

You will provide highly specialist psychotherapeutic assessment, formulation and treatment for children, young people and their families, working across a range of clinical settings and levels of need.

This is a rewarding and influential role where you will:

• Deliver specialist psychotherapeutic interventions to children, young people and families.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centred care.
• Offer consultation, advice and specialist expertise to colleagues and the wider professional network.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and research activities.
• Support the development of psychotherapeutic practice within the service.
• Provide clinical and professional supervision to trainees, early career psychotherapists and other professionals.
• Influence and contribute to the development of policies and clinical pathways that enhance patient care.

The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional and service frameworks while benefiting from excellent peer support, professional leadership and opportunities for continued development.

About us

Why Join CNWL?

At CNWL, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering compassionate, safe and effective care across our mental health, community and specialist services.

By joining our team, you will become part of an organisation that:

• Values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Invests in staff wellbeing, learning and career progression.
• Supports clinicians to develop specialist interests and leadership skills.
• Encourages involvement in service transformation, research and quality improvement.
• Offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where every voice matters.

Whether you're looking to deepen your specialism, expand your leadership experience or help shape the future of CAMHS services, CNWL offers the support and opportunities to help you thrive.

Working at CNWL

With a diverse range of services across mental health, community health, addictions, learning disabilities, eating disorders and specialist care, CNWL provides exceptional opportunities for professional growth at every stage of your career.

We're looking for talented, compassionate professionals who share our ambition to deliver outstanding care and who want to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families.

If you're ready to join a forward-thinking CAMHS service and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Directorate Medical Lead to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the Midlands Directorate, which covers our prisons across East and West Midlands.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for providing professional, strategic, and operational leadership across nursing and allied health professional (AHP) services.

In this role you will ensure high-quality, safe, patient-centred care and lead on quality improvement, professional standards, workforce development, and governance.

Salary & Hours

This position is part time working 22.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of up to £90,000 per annum - based on 22.5 hours per week.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Directorate Medical Lead your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Provide professional and medical leadership across Health in Justice services.
• Support and develop medical, clinical, and governance teams.
• Develop medical leadership capability across the organisation.
• Ensure services are safe, effective, responsive and well-led.
• Lead on clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of the Quality Assurance Framework and Continuous Quality Review processes.
• Oversee patient safety incident management, including deaths in custody.
• Investigate complaints, incidents, inquests and legal cases where required.
• Ensure lessons learned are implemented and shared across services.
• Contribute to business development, service mobilisation and new healthcare service offerings.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and growth.
• Maintain awareness of national healthcare developments and secure-environment policy changes.
• Build relationships with NHS England, commissioners, HMPPS, Ministry of Justice and other external partners.
• Represent Health in Justice at national meetings, conferences and working groups.
• Navigate a complex stakeholder environment effectively.
• Escalate and address concerns relating to professional conduct or patient safety.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Full current GMC registration and on the NHS England Performers List, or on the Specialist Register in a relevant specialty.
• Ongoing compliance with GMC appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Significant experience in a senior medical leadership role
• Experience leading clinical teams and influencing service improvement.
• Experience improving patient experience and patient outcomes.
• Experience implementing evidence-based practice and medical research.
• Understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance and patient safety processes.

#LI-KD1

Job summary

Are you an experienced clinician looking for a new challenge and shape the future of psychological care in Milton Keynes CAMHS?

Milton Keynes CAMHS is a Tier 3 specialist multi-disciplinary service, incorporating the Single Point of Access (referrals), Core CAMHS (with a mood and anxiety pathway), and an ADHD pathway. The specialist service works closely with the Liaison & Intensive Support (crisis and home treatment) team, Mental Health Support Team (schools-based support), and the Looked After Children service, as well as other partners in education, social care and the third sector. The Principal Psychologist will join a Lead Consultant Psychologist and a Consultant in Looked After Children team, and Senior Psychologists as well as Family, Arts, CBT and EMDR therapists in delivering specialist psychological care to a diverse range of young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties and their carers and networks.

With other operational staff, the post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of psychological care; overseeing pathways and waiting lists, innovating where flexibility and creativity are required, and supporting and developing staff in a containing and empowering way. They will play a key role in the strategic development of services, translating policy into practice and ensuring high quality of care.

Main duties of the job

• To develop, co-ordinate and ensure the systematic provision of a psychology service to children and young people (CYP) with mental health difficulties, and personally provide highly specialist clinical input, predominantly in core CAMHS but also across the whole service.
• To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
• To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist in CAMHS.
• To ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of other psychological staff within CAMHS.
• To undertake service evaluation, audit, research and policy development.
• To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.
• To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved.

About us

We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.

With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Job summary

Working within Professional guidelines and accountability, the post-holder will have responsibility for the management of a defined community caseload (via Nursing, mental health, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy interventions) for a group of GP Practices as part of the Integrated Care Team.

The post holders will have responsibility for managing co-ordinating and delegating work ensuring referrals are dealt with according to clinical need, holistic assessments and care plans are recorded in line with Trust and Professional record keeping standards and clinical care at all times meets acceptable standards of patient safety and quality outcomes.

The post holders will be required to work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability. A primary aim of the role is to prevent unnecessary admission of patients to an acute hospital and support timely discharge into the community. The post holder will also have a responsibility for re-enablement, rehabilitation, health protection and promotion programmes that improve and reduce inequalities.

Main duties of the job

Act at all times with compassion, to be committed to delivering high-quality care, use effective communication, be competent and have courage when needed.

Participate in the holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and therapy for patients in the home, without direct supervision. This includes those with chronic disease, terminal illness who wish to die at home and complex care needs.

Provide safe medicines management in your area, according to professional and organisational guidelines to ensure safety and efficacy.

Develop and maintain constructive working relationships and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team so that patients' needs are met.

Act as a role model in the promotion of person-centred practice, and challenge practice, which is not person-centred, so that a person-centred culture is maintained.

Keep updated with relevant clinical developments and use knowledge to enhance standards of care.

Practice and promote safe and effective skills in all aspects of clinical practice.

Practice and promote safe and effective record keeping in line with trust policies and professional standards.

Demonstrate competence and confidence in clinical practice: this includes all clinical procedures that are relevant/specialist to the area.

Recognises own limitations in the provision of clinical care and urgency of patient's needs, referring to other healthcare professionals accordingly and is accountable for his/her own action.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

The Contact Centre is a key function within the organisation and exists to provide support to numerous services within Hillingdon Community Health. The Contact Centre is responsible for managing both referrals and appointments for a wide variety of existing services and newservices that are selected to transfer in.The post holder will work as part of a team to provide an integral high quality and efficientfrontline clerical support for the Hillingdon Adults or Children's Community Service Lines. The post holder will be responsible for receiving, logging, and allocating referrals into theappropriate service lines as per agreed upon standard operating procedures and in line with Contact Centre Protocols.The post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively to provide a first point of contact telephony service for service users, carers, healthprofessionals and team members. They will be able to receive, log, and action messages as required. In addition, the post holder must possess good IT skills, and the ability to multi-task in a busy office environment.The post holder will work under own initiative with a flexible and adaptable approach to the job role in order to meet the changing service needs.

Main duties of the job

Respond to telephone enquiries from health professionals, service users, families, carers, and team members with empathy and professionalism, considering health needs and cultural or language barriers. Provide and receive sensitive information with tact and diplomacy. Offer advice within role scope on services, protocols, and procedures. Process referrals per Contact Centre protocols, using decision-making skills and referral criteria to screen and allocate, inputting data into SystmOne and issuing waiting list communications. Accurately record call details and actions. Manage messages and follow up as needed. Demonstrate advanced IT and keyboard skills, proficient in NHS Mail, Outlook, and office equipment. Book appointments and update healthcare professionals' diaries. Monitor waitlists and caseloads. Send appointment and referral letters. Manage generic email inboxes and coordinate interpreting or transport services. Handle daily post and general clerical duties. Maintain stock and use e-procurement systems for ordering and invoicing. Support new staff training. Adhere to CNWL policies, meet deadlines, and work independently with initiative.

About us

Our values

o Compassion: Our staff will be led by compassion and embody the values of care outlined in our Staff Charter.o Respect: We will respect and value the diversity of our patients, service users and staff, to create a respectful and inclusive environment, which recognises the uniqueness of each individual.o Empowerment: We will involve, inform and empower our patients, service users, carers and their families to take an active role in the management of their illness and adoptrecovery principles. We will ensure our staff receive appropriate direction and support, to enable them to develop and grow.o Partnership: We will work closely with our many partners to ensure that our combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum incl. HCAS [pro rata if PT]

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-HC-1647-A

Job locations

2 South Civic Centre

Civic Centre

Uxbridge

UB8 1UW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above)we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.

Job description Job responsibilities Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above)we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form. Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in an administrative capacity
• oUnderstanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity
• oUnderstanding of Data Protection / Confidentiality

Desirable

• oExperience of working in a customer care setting
• oExperience of working in a corporate/call centre environment
• oExperience of working in a healthcare setting
• oKnowledge of Patient Appointment/Database Systems i.e. SystmOne

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oDemonstrable knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, MS Teams and Excel
• oAccurate data entry and typing skills
• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• oAble to work to a high level of accuracy and with attention to detail
• oDemonstrable knowledge of using different systems and databases
• oAble to work unsupervised
• oExcellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload
• oAbility to work within a team
• oAble to deal with difficult/emotional callers

Education

Essential

• oGCSE (A* - C) or equivalent in Maths and English

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oSelf motivator
• oCapacity to manage a demanding workload
• oGood inter-personal skills
• oGood team-player

Person Specification Experience Essential oExperience of working in an administrative capacity oUnderstanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity oUnderstanding of Data Protection / Confidentiality Desirable oExperience of working in a customer care setting oExperience of working in a corporate/call centre environment oExperience of working in a healthcare setting oKnowledge of Patient Appointment/Database Systems i.e. SystmOne Skills and Abilities Essential oDemonstrable knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, MS Teams and Excel oAccurate data entry and typing skills oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oAble to work to a high level of accuracy and with attention to detail oDemonstrable knowledge of using different systems and databases oAble to work unsupervised oExcellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload oAbility to work within a team oAble to deal with difficult/emotional callers Education Essential oGCSE (A* - C) or equivalent in Maths and English Personal Qualities Essential oSelf motivator oCapacity to manage a demanding workload oGood inter-personal skills oGood team-player

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

2 South Civic Centre

Civic Centre

Uxbridge

UB8 1UW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

2 South Civic Centre

Civic Centre

Uxbridge

UB8 1UW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Directorate Lead Pharmacist to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the Midlands Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required.

This is a leadership Pharmacist position within the directorate leadership team and is responsible for leading pharmacy services across Health in Justice.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £75,000 to £80,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Directorate Lead Pharmacist your responsibilities will vary. You will: Lead pharmacy services across the directorate. Provide expert clinical advice on medicines management, polypharmacy, and medicines optimisation. Develop pharmacy leadership capability among pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Promote best practice and evidence-based prescribing. Ensure safe, legal, high-quality pharmacy services across the directorate. Lead clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. Review drug-related incidents, complaints, investigations, and patient safety events. Support compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Contribute to quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement programmes. Support service development, innovation, business growth, and mobilisation of new contracts. Maintain awareness of national developments affecting healthcare and pharmacy practice. Work with NHS commissioners, NHS England, external providers, patients, and professional bodies. Represent the organisation at regional and national forums and conferences.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• A Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) including pre-registration training.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Current full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant experience in a senior pharmacy leadership role.
• Experience implementing evidence-based medicines optimisation programmes.
• Strong experience working collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Experience leading teams and driving service improvement.
• Knowledge of healthcare governance, quality assurance, and patient safety processes.

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Directorate Performance & Intelligence Manager to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the Midlands Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required.

This is a senior analytical and performance management role within Health in Justice at Practice Plus Group, reporting to the Operations Director. The primary purpose of the role is to turn complex operational and performance data into meaningful insights that support decision-making, improve services, and drive operational excellence across prison healthcare services.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £45,000 to £50,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Directorate Performance & Intelligence Manager your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Lead regional business intelligence, performance reporting, and analytical services.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and performance packs using tools such as Power BI.
• Analyse operational, clinical, workforce, and contractual data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce executive-level reports and insights for senior leaders.
• Act as the main point of contact for performance and intelligence enquiries.
• Work with operational leaders to identify areas requiring improvement.
• Support performance reviews, transformation programmes, and service improvement projects.
• Investigate underperformance and recommend evidence-based solutions.
• Monitor compliance against KPIs, contracts, and operational standards.
• Support recovery plans and improvement initiatives.
• Support contract reviews, audits, inspections, and commissioner meetings.
• Produce reports for commissioners and regulators.
• Lead data quality assurance processes.
• Ensure compliance with information governance requirements.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Significant performance management, business intelligence, analytics and operational intelligence experience
• Experience supporting senior leaders with data-driven decision-making.
• Significant experience identifying performance risks and recommending improvements and operational intelligence.
• Experience delivering analytical support for operational improvement and transformation projects.
• Experience working in complex, highly regulated, or multi-site environments.
• Experience presenting findings to senior leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of performance management and business intelligence principles.
• Understanding of KPI frameworks and performance measurement methodologies.

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Engagement Manager to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the Midlands Directorate.

The Patient Engagement Manager is a directorate leadership role which focuses on ensuring that patients' voices are heard and used to improve healthcare services across our prisons. The role provides leadership to onsite Patient Engagement Leads and works closely with healthcare teams, prison staff, commissioners, and external partners.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £50,000 to £60,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Patient Engagement Manager your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Lead and support site-based Patient Engagement Leads across the directorate.
• Provide oversight of patient engagement activities and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Act as a key point of contact for directorate teams, site leads, and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with prison staff, commissioners, and partner organisations.
• Ensure patient feedback is actively gathered, heard, and used to improve services.
• Oversee patient forums, peer-led groups, and engagement activities.
• Champion the Triangle of Care (Service User, Professional, Carer) standards.
• Ensure patients are involved in projects, service improvements, and training wherever possible.
• Lead processes for learning from patient compliments and complaints.
• Ensure complaints receive high-quality, timely responses.
• Identify and implement service improvements based on patient feedback.
• Support innovation and business development by involving patients in reviewing new initiatives.
• Oversee and develop the regional Health Champion peer support model.
• Deliver Health Champion training across the region.
• Promote best practice in peer support, patient involvement, and continuous quality improvement.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and customer service.
• Ability to advocate effectively for patients.
• Willingness to share relevant lived experience.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

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Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and highly organised Reception Supervisor to lead our Reception team within a busy hospital environment. The post is full time . Hours and days required are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm with an hour for lunch. This is a key role in ensuring that patients visitors and staff receive a professional, efficient and compassionate service.

Main duties of the job

You will oversee the day to day running of the reception area, supported by the Reception Manager who works cross site. You will support a team of receptionists and ensure that high standards of customer service and operational efficiency are consistently maintained.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Job summary

The service is run by a friendly team of 19 sonographers who rotate through General and Obstetrics departments with 12 cross-site Ultrasound Radiology Assistants. The services are run over 3, accessible sites, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Conquest Hospital and a brand-new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre in Bexhill.

We run a range of out-patient appointment lists, in-patient services on the acute sites, and a range of one stop clinics including Early Pregnancy Assessment, Gynae, Breast Triple Assessment and Obstetric clinics, using 18 high-end ultrasound machines, which the Trust supports a timely machine replacement scheme for. We have two new reporting systems in the department, recently upgrading SECTRA PACS and ViewPoint 6 for reporting.

The ultrasound team work closely with our friendly, and supportive Radiologists and Obstetricians who promote specialist training in: Breast (including breast intervention), Head & Neck, Paediatrics (including baby hips and cranial), MSK (including interventional procedures), orbits and small parts. At ESHT we encourage and support our team to advance their ultrasound skills to include these areas. The department also actively supports training of registrars, sonographer and radiographer students.

Additionally, the ultrasound department provides opportunities for CPD, external courses and extension of administrative roles including QA, clinical audits, education officer, H&S, and managerial duties.

Main duties of the job

ESHT Trust values include Inclusivity, integrity, and kindness. We are therefore looking for a candidate who is motivated, enthusiastic and prioritises teamworking to join our friendly and specialist team. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellent patient care and high-quality imaging with patient-centred care at the forefront of their objectives.

The ultrasound department provides opportunities for CPD, external courses and extension of administrative roles including QA, clinical audits, education officer, H&S, and managerial duties.

The successful candidates would be expected to participate in the weekend and evening rota; however, a degree of flexibility is possible with many of our Sonographers working compressed hours to allow a 3- or 4-day working week.

You should be able to perform a comprehensive range of examinations including general abdominal, obstetrics (including Nuchal Translucency scanning) and gynaecology. Vascular (including Carotids and DVT scanning) and small parts.

You will be expected to work independently and issue your own reports. We welcome applications from obstetric only sonographers. CPD is actively encouraged.

You will need:

• A recognised Post Graduate CASE Accredited Ultrasound
• Qualification (e.g. DMU / Pg Dip / MSc)
• UK professional registration as a Radiographer with the Health Professions Councilor as a Midwife / Nurse with the RCN

** Previous applicants need not apply again**

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Job summary

(Currently shift working attracts short term recruitment and retention premia of £5K pro rata under review)

The Haematology Laboratory at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a well-organised and highly motivated Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Haematology & Blood Transfusion team. Our services are based over two acute hospital sites at Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital - you will be based at Eastbourne District General Hospital, although some cross-site working is required.

In return, the Trust is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff at all levels.

The Department is fully automated in its analytical platform for Blood Transfusion (Ortho Vision), Coagulation (Sysmex CN6000), Special Haematology (BioRad Variant II) and Haematology (Sysmex XN1000/2000), and uses the iLab/Apex Laboratory Information system. LIMS is due to be replaced in 2027 with Winpath Enterprise.

Full 24/ hour, 7 days a week acute services are operated at both acute hospital sites. Candidates will be required to participate in the full shift rota, covering weekdays, nights and weekends after suitable training and assessment.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

QualifiedBiomedical Scientists, who have (or are close to achieving) HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with experience in Haematology/Transfusion Science within an NHS setting, or within a laboratory with IBMS training approval, are encouraged to apply.

We have a proud record of successful training and development in our laboratories at both registration and specialist level and access to experienced training officers will be available to you.

You will be required to rotate through Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion sections of the department. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills. We are moving towards a Blood Sciences structure to take advantage of common skills across Haematology and Biochemistry whilst continuing to recognise specialist discipline requirements. Opportunities for cross-discipline training will be available as we progress this project.

Our laboratories are accredited to UKAS 15189 standards and we promote a quality approach to working with all staff contributing towards maintenance of the Quality Management System.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EDCG8626

Job locations

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN212UD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will practise as an HCPC Registered BMS in Haematology/ Blood Transfusion mainly at Eastbourne District General Hospital. They will be required to work at Conquest Hospital as service needs dictate.

They will work closely with the Biomedical Scientists Team Leaders to observe and implement the policies and procedures relevant to the role these include the Blood Transfusion Policy, the departmental Health & Safety Policy and Quality Policy.

The post holder must also comply with practices and procedures as dictated in the departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

Additionally, they will liaise with the Blood Sciences Lead and Deputy Leads, Senior Biomedical Scientists, the Training and Quality Leads and Clinical and Nursing staff to develop and integrate the services provided by the Team.

Participation in the 24/7 shift rota necessitates a flexible approach to working hours.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will practise as an HCPC Registered BMS in Haematology/ Blood Transfusion mainly at Eastbourne District General Hospital. They will be required to work at Conquest Hospital as service needs dictate. They will work closely with the Biomedical Scientists Team Leaders to observe and implement the policies and procedures relevant to the role these include the Blood Transfusion Policy, the departmental Health & Safety Policy and Quality Policy. The post holder must also comply with practices and procedures as dictated in the departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Additionally, they will liaise with the Blood Sciences Lead and Deputy Leads, Senior Biomedical Scientists, the Training and Quality Leads and Clinical and Nursing staff to develop and integrate the services provided by the Team. Participation in the 24/7 shift rota necessitates a flexible approach to working hours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills achieved through evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses

Desirable

• Familiar with Apex Computer System
• Familiar with automated analysers in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
• Familiar with manual techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of completing local learning contracts alongside registration
• Experience of working flexibly and within a team.
• Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment.
• Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits

Skills

Essential

• Haematology/Blood Bank skills and techniques.
• Good scientific numeracy skills.
• Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of haematological diagnostic techniques
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures as applied in pathology
• Good knowledge of laboratory practice.
• Must be prepared to check all work performed
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Working on own initiative and managing own workload (work planning with flexibility).
• Capable of working with minimum supervision

Person Specification Qualifications Essential B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent. State Registration (Health Professionals Council) Demonstrate knowledge and skills achieved through evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses Desirable Familiar with Apex Computer System Familiar with automated analysers in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Familiar with manual techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Experience Essential Evidence of completing local learning contracts alongside registration Experience of working flexibly and within a team. Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment. Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits Skills Essential Haematology/Blood Bank skills and techniques. Good scientific numeracy skills. Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Knowledge of haematological diagnostic techniques Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures as applied in pathology Good knowledge of laboratory practice. Must be prepared to check all work performed Ability to work under pressure Good communication and interpersonal skills Working on own initiative and managing own workload (work planning with flexibility). Capable of working with minimum supervision

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN212UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN212UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursing & Quality Manager to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the Midlands Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required.

This is a senior clinical leadership role providing nursing leadership and quality oversight across the directorate portfolio of prison and secure environment healthcare services. You will work closely with operational and clinical leaders to ensure services are safe, effective, patient-centred and compliant with regulatory standards.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £60,000 to £70,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Nursing & Quality Manager your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Provide visible senior nursing leadership across the directorate.
• Support delivery of the Nursing & Quality Strategy.
• Develop and coach nursing and clinical teams.
• Support nursing leaders with complex workforce, quality and clinical issues.
• Deputise for the Directorate Head of Nursing & Quality when required.
• Lead and support quality improvement programmes.
• Conduct and support audits, governance activities and quality assurance processes.
• Monitor quality metrics and service performance indicators.
• Ensure learning from incidents, complaints and audits leads to measurable improvements.
• Maintain oversight of risk registers, incident reporting and patient safety processes.
• Support implementation of quality improvement action plans.
• Deliver workshops and education sessions where required
• Work closely with Heads of Healthcare and multidisciplinary teams.
• Attend and contribute to HMPPS and partnership meetings.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Be a Registered Nurse (RGN / RMN) with a valid NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Line management experience.
• Experience with Patient Safety Investigation Response Framework (PSIRF)
• Understanding of healthcare policies, governance and best practice.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.37.5 hours

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Job summary

The mask fit tester will ensure staff members required to wear FFP3 masks as per the HSE/UKHSA / National Infection Control Guidelines are appropriately fit tested to the correct mask.

To ensure that respirators (re-usable and single use) fit the face of an individual in order to provide respiratory protection against harmful pathogens.

To support IPCT to ensure staff understand how to use personal protective equipment.

Main duties of the job

Independently and competently provide a safe mask fit testing experience for staff.

Undertake coaching and explanation on what a fit test incorporates. This should be in a manner clearly understandable to those being fitted.

Maintain accurate records of fit testing using standard computer skills.

Escalate service issues to the team leader.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.