Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Practitioner, or someone to develop into this role, to join our dynamic Community Stroke Team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of specialist rehabilitation across Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Physiotherapy. The role requires a flexible approach, with responsibilities spanning outpatient and community environments.

You will work with patients individually, in groups, and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ongoing professional support and development opportunities will be provided to enhance your skills within this specialist area.

As community visits form a key part of the role, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Main duties of the job

Deliver treatment programmes that support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals.

Undertake stroke and neurology-specific therapeutic interventions under the supervision of qualified therapists.

Act as a key worker for allocated patients, ensuring effective communication and feedback to clinicians.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as"Good"by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To see full list of duties and main responsibilities, please refer to the full job description attached to the vacancy on the Trust website.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial, relevant experieince in a therapy or rehabilitation role

Desirable

• Community experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree in health and social care or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• NVQ 3 diagnostic and therapeutic care or equivalent competency based qualification

Skills

Essential

• Full UK driving license and use of vehicle for work

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).

Job summary

The post holder will work within the centrally managed Children's Single Point of Access Administration (C-SPA) team, providing a comprehensive administrative service to support clinical staff across Children's Community Nursing, Children's Community Asthma, and the Children and Young People's Bladder and Bowel Services ('the Services'), ensuring effective coordination and delivery of administrative and clerical functions as directed by the Administration Manager.

The post holder will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across the Services using Trust and partnership information systems.

The centralised service requires a team-based approach to ensure cover during periods of absence across all the Services and locations; the post holder will therefore be expected, on occasion, to provide flexible cover as needed.

Post holders, as appropriate, will be required to provide secretarial duties on behalf of the Services. Post holders will also act as telephone agents and will ensure that the Trust's commitments to customer service and immediate access is a priority.

Main duties of the job

Provide comprehensive administrative support to clinical teams, ensuring accurate and timely recording of activity

Act as a first point of contact for service users, carers and professionals, handling calls and enquiries sensitively and confidentially

Manage and prioritise incoming communications (phone, email and post), responding appropriately and escalating where required

Organise and maintain appointments, diaries, meetings and clinic schedules, including managing short-notice changes

Support the smooth running of clinics, often working independently to coordinate administrative processes

Maintain accurate patient records using Trust systems, ensuring high standards of data quality and confidentiality

Communicate appointment details, changes and cancellations clearly to service users and stakeholders

Use initiative to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and manage competing demands

Undertake general administrative tasks including data entry, minute taking and audit support

Supervise and support junior or temporary staff and assist with training as required

Monitor stock levels, report equipment issues and follow Trust procedures and policies

Work independently with minimal supervision, managing interruptions, emotional demands and sensitive situations professionally

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-B-151-B

Job locations

Rayleigh Clinic

Eastwood Road

Rayleigh

SS6 7JP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication

You will be required to handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls to service users, consultants, doctors, and clinical staff in a polite and efficient manner. Receive and deal with telephone enquiries, responding appropriately to callers including high risk, abusive, threatening, depressed, suicidal and vulnerable clients and carers. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Record accurate messages and follow them up appropriately in accordance with the Services guidelines.

To deal face-to-face with clients seeking further help/information and to be aware of the needs of the service users and to deal in an appropriate manner with people who can be hostile, abusive or aggressive.

To exchange confidential, sensitive information with staff, service users, and carers in person or on the telephone. The unpredictability of clients means that persuasive, reassuring, empathic, skills are required at all times.

Deal with queries raised by service users, families/carers, GPs or other healthcare professionals both internally and externally to the Trust. These are often of a non-routine nature and involving complex issues such as medication and other clinical treatments where there are barriers to understanding due to the nature of the client group.

Knowledge

To be responsible for ensuring all correspondence is accurately and appropriately presented using Trust and departmental procedures and medical terminology used by clinical staff.

To be skilled and experienced in the full range of secretarial work practices, software programmes and specialised functional terms.

To be proficient with the knowledge of Patient Records management supporting new users and instructing them as necessary. To use the knowledge and experience to meet the needs of the clinical teams by completing non-routine tasks on a daily basis.

To operate the Trusts central telephony systems.

To update skills as necessary and attend mandatory training and maintain records as per Trust policy.

Analytical and Judgement

Receiving, prioritising and organising appropriate action when dealing with clinical staff requirements.

Prioritising and organising distribution of incoming and outgoing mail (including email).

Use own initiative to organise, prioritise and coordinate workload ensuring that deadlines are met.

Planning and Organisation

To maintain diaries, both electronic and paper. To arrange appointments and meetings via electronic systems.

Ability to deal with short notice planning and last-minute changes.

To manage and organise own time and work efficiently and adhere to deadlines to enable the smooth running of the Services.

To report equipment faults and ensure they are managed in line with relevant procedures by the appropriate staff and agencies.

Facilitate and organise the smooth running of clinic sessions often as the only member of the administration team.

Physical Skills

Advanced keyboard skills and knowledge of current electronic equipment facilitating a remote working environment.

Patient/Client Care

Responsible for informing service users, carers, colleagues and outside agencies of appointments, changes to appointments, cancellations in person, telephone or by letter.

To be the first point of call for patients/carers, within, clinic sessions, ward environments and first contact emergency services. Using developed communication skills and liaising with others to ensure the best possible care.

Policy and Service Delivery

Follow all departmental procedures including the administration standard operating procedures that may require staff to comment on proposals for changes to administration policies and procedures and to be responsible for keeping abreast of updates and changes as they happen...

Finance and Physical

Maintaining departmental stationery stock ensuring that the appropriate service is charged.

Human Resources

To supervise temporary administrative staff and more junior administrative staff as agreed with the Administration Manager. To train new starters in the procedures of the Services.

Information Resources

Administrative duties as requested by the Admin Manager including dictation and transcribing of minutes via various processes if required.

Recording and storage of accurate data for required areas of the administration service.

Research and Development

Provide and assist in the provision of audit data when required.

Freedom to Act

To work unsupervised on a daily basis prioritising own workload using initiative as to what is routine and what is urgent.

To use agreed guidelines and procedures and developed knowledge/skills/qualifications when working autonomously and managing own work.

To participate in yearly appraisals with supervisor/line manager.

Physical Effort

The post holder will need to spend frequent periods within an office environment sitting in a restricted position at a laptop.

Travel between sites.

Mental Effort

To concentrate on completing tasks during periods of frequent interruption from staff and service users/carers and switching attention.

To manage deadlines with unpredictable work patterns.

Emotional Effort

Imparting information to service users that they may find upsetting, e.g. cancelling appointments.

To personally manage the effect of upsetting information given by service users/carers or people in a distressed or challenging state.

Working Conditions

Regular and continuous use of laptop and electronic equipment.

Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Communication You will be required to handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls to service users, consultants, doctors, and clinical staff in a polite and efficient manner. Receive and deal with telephone enquiries, responding appropriately to callers including high risk, abusive, threatening, depressed, suicidal and vulnerable clients and carers. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Record accurate messages and follow them up appropriately in accordance with the Services guidelines. To deal face-to-face with clients seeking further help/information and to be aware of the needs of the service users and to deal in an appropriate manner with people who can be hostile, abusive or aggressive. To exchange confidential, sensitive information with staff, service users, and carers in person or on the telephone. The unpredictability of clients means that persuasive, reassuring, empathic, skills are required at all times. Deal with queries raised by service users, families/carers, GPs or other healthcare professionals both internally and externally to the Trust. These are often of a non-routine nature and involving complex issues such as medication and other clinical treatments where there are barriers to understanding due to the nature of the client group. Knowledge To be responsible for ensuring all correspondence is accurately and appropriately presented using Trust and departmental procedures and medical terminology used by clinical staff. To be skilled and experienced in the full range of secretarial work practices, software programmes and specialised functional terms. To be proficient with the knowledge of Patient Records management supporting new users and instructing them as necessary. To use the knowledge and experience to meet the needs of the clinical teams by completing non-routine tasks on a daily basis. To operate the Trusts central telephony systems. To update skills as necessary and attend mandatory training and maintain records as per Trust policy. Analytical and Judgement Receiving, prioritising and organising appropriate action when dealing with clinical staff requirements. Prioritising and organising distribution of incoming and outgoing mail (including email). Use own initiative to organise, prioritise and coordinate workload ensuring that deadlines are met. Planning and Organisation To maintain diaries, both electronic and paper. To arrange appointments and meetings via electronic systems. Ability to deal with short notice planning and last-minute changes. To manage and organise own time and work efficiently and adhere to deadlines to enable the smooth running of the Services. To report equipment faults and ensure they are managed in line with relevant procedures by the appropriate staff and agencies. Facilitate and organise the smooth running of clinic sessions often as the only member of the administration team. Physical Skills Advanced keyboard skills and knowledge of current electronic equipment facilitating a remote working environment. Patient/Client Care Responsible for informing service users, carers, colleagues and outside agencies of appointments, changes to appointments, cancellations in person, telephone or by letter. To be the first point of call for patients/carers, within, clinic sessions, ward environments and first contact emergency services. Using developed communication skills and liaising with others to ensure the best possible care. Policy and Service Delivery Follow all departmental procedures including the administration standard operating procedures that may require staff to comment on proposals for changes to administration policies and procedures and to be responsible for keeping abreast of updates and changes as they happen... Finance and Physical Maintaining departmental stationery stock ensuring that the appropriate service is charged. Human Resources To supervise temporary administrative staff and more junior administrative staff as agreed with the Administration Manager. To train new starters in the procedures of the Services. Information Resources Administrative duties as requested by the Admin Manager including dictation and transcribing of minutes via various processes if required. Recording and storage of accurate data for required areas of the administration service. Research and Development Provide and assist in the provision of audit data when required. Freedom to Act To work unsupervised on a daily basis prioritising own workload using initiative as to what is routine and what is urgent. To use agreed guidelines and procedures and developed knowledge/skills/qualifications when working autonomously and managing own work. To participate in yearly appraisals with supervisor/line manager. Physical Effort The post holder will need to spend frequent periods within an office environment sitting in a restricted position at a laptop. Travel between sites. Mental Effort To concentrate on completing tasks during periods of frequent interruption from staff and service users/carers and switching attention. To manage deadlines with unpredictable work patterns. Emotional Effort Imparting information to service users that they may find upsetting, e.g. cancelling appointments. To personally manage the effect of upsetting information given by service users/carers or people in a distressed or challenging state. Working Conditions Regular and continuous use of laptop and electronic equipment.

Person Specification

M365 and Typing

Essential

• Good IT skills, i.e. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Written communication and Spelling

Desirable

• SystmOne

Typing and Spelling test

Essential

• RSA Stage 1 or 2 Typing

Desirable

• Microsoft Office

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Verbal communication
• Team working
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Organisation and prioritisation

Desirable

• Initiative
• Administration experience

Person Specification M365 and Typing Essential Good IT skills, i.e. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Written communication and Spelling Desirable SystmOne Typing and Spelling test Essential RSA Stage 1 or 2 Typing Desirable Microsoft Office Knowledge and Experience Essential Verbal communication Team working Accuracy and attention to detail Organisation and prioritisation Desirable Initiative Administration experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rayleigh Clinic

Eastwood Road

Rayleigh

SS6 7JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rayleigh Clinic

Eastwood Road

Rayleigh

SS6 7JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for the correct candidate to join our Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy Team in South East Essex. The post is for a full time, permanent, Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to manage two Southend based community clinic caseloads with a built in opportunity to develop your specialist skills in the area of Cleft and VPI under the guidance of the service's Highly Specialist SLT for cleft/VPI.

The EPUT Children's SLT service is a supportive and experienced team who work closely together to meet to the communication, eating and drinking needs of children and young people aged 0 - 19 in the local population.

We have a strong clinical supervision model and provide opportunities for career development through skill mixing and regular reviews of training needs for staff linked to the service's delivery priorities.

We have a very experienced team of SLT assistants who support qualified staff to deliver strategy demonstration sessions to families and setting staff alongside strong administrative support.

This role would suit an experienced Band 6 paediatric Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop specialist skills and experience in the areas of Cleft and VPI or an experienced Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist looking to move into a Band 6 role.

Main duties of the job

To manage two Southend based community clinic caseloads as an autonomous practitioner with the support of the wider EPUT Children's SLT team members, including working with preschool and school aged children with speech, language and communication delay/disorders

To work with local mainstream schools as a link SLT to provide support/guidance and demonstration of strategies for an allocated number of settings

To support provide one to one clinical supervision for less qualified staff in the team (e.g. a SLT assistant)

To develop specialist skills in the area of Cleft/VPI under the direct supervision of the Highly Specialist SLT for Cleft/VPI

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage two community clinic caseloads in the Southend area for children (aged 0 - 19) with speech, language/communication needs related to delay/disorder

Develop specialist skills in the area of Cleft/VPI under the guidance and supervision of the Highly Specialist SLT for Cleft/VPI

Provide clinical supervision for unqualified staff (e.g. SLT assistant)

Person Specification

Qualitifcations and registration

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years' experience as Speech and Language Therapist
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council for licence to practice
• Signed off the RCSLT NQP competencies for more than 2 years

Desirable

• Evidence of completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree or equivalent relevant to the specialism

Interpersonal and written skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills including good written presentation skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Negotiation and problem solving skills e.g. experience of dealing with people when there is a difference of opinion
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

Desirable

• Experience of audit and/or research projects

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering speech and/or language therapy activities/programmes to children
• Experience of working with children who have a cleft/VPI presentation as part of community clinic delivery
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
• Uses specialist knowledge to make appropriate clinical decisions for planning therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge of trend/best practice within the specialism Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)

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).

Job summary

Join Kent and Medway NHS Social Care Partnership Trust (rated 'Good' by the CQC) as a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse. In this pivotal role within our Community Rehabilitation Team, you will deliver specialist, recovery-focused nursing care to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs. Managing a dedicated community caseload, you will empower service users to build independence, improve their quality of life, and achieve meaningful recovery outcomes.

As a clinical leader within the service, you will champion integrated physical and mental health care, guide junior staff and students, and actively drive quality improvements. We offer a progressive, supportive environment where you can develop your specialist clinical expertise and leadership skills while guided by our trust values--caring, inclusive, curious, and confident.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Main duties of the job

• Holistic Assessment & Care Delivery: Conduct mental and physical health assessments, co-produce recovery-focused care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.

• Proactive Physical Healthcare: Carry out routine physical health monitoring, lifestyle promotion, and early identification of physical deterioration for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).

• Caseload & Risk Management: Autonomously manage a community caseload while continuously evaluating risk, adapting interventions, and maintaining safety within community settings.

• Clinical Leadership & Mentorship: Act as a role model by supervising, mentoring, and supporting registered and non-registered colleagues, preceptees, and nursing students.

• Service Improvement: Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and the implementation of evidence-based practices to enhance care quality and patient experience.

• Collaborative Working: Build strong working relationships with multidisciplinary team members, primary care providers, local authority social care partners, and service users' families to ensure seamless, coordinated support.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Working Relationships

• Internal Team: Community Rehabilitation MDT (Doctors, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Support Workers, Peer Support Practitioners) and Operational Team Leads.

• External Partners: Primary Care Services, physical healthcare teams, Local Authority social care, commissioners, and local community stakeholders.

• Core Focus: Service users, their families, and carers.

• The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and application of risk assessment and risk management within community mental health settings
• Ability to undertake and support physical health monitoring and interventions for service users with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Evidence of leadership, mentoring, supervision or supporting junior staff and students.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, NMC Code and relevant mental health legislation.
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills with service users, carers and professionals.
• Excellent communication skills, including a high standard of written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to service users, carers, colleagues and partner agencies.

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• RMN or RNLD qualified
• 2 years post-registration experience.
• Practice Assessor.
• Completed preceptorship.
• Completed Edward Jenner Programme.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post registration experience, including experience at Band 5 level
• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for people with complex mental health needs
• Experience of managing a caseload and working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of leading quality improvement projects, audits or service development initiatives
• Experience supporting students, preceptees or newly qualified nurses
• Community Mental Health or Community Rehabilitation experience

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic service that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people?

The post holder will be responsible for delivering specialised clinical care to their own caseload and service within their speciality area. This role will predominantly involve assessing children and young people for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in line with NICE guidance.

Please note that this role will primarily involve assessing young people virtually.

You will have the opportunity to support the Clinical Team Lead in developing the ADHD assessment pathway within the team, sharing specialist clinical knowledge, providing clinical supervision to peers, and developing strong links with our ADHD intervention pathway. Whilst this role mainly focuses on ADHD assessments, the position sits within the wider Children's Neurodevelopmental Team, and knowledge and expertise in autism are also desirable.

The post holder will work in accordance with professional and regulatory body codes, standards, and guidance, always ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence-based theoretical and practical knowledge.

The team includes a Clinical Team Leader, Consultant Doctors, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, a Speciality Doctor, Pharmacists, Specialist Nurses/Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, and a Healthcare Assistant.

Main duties of the job

• Utilise specialist clinical skills to complete neurodevelopmental assessments (ADHD), support diagnostic decision-making, and provide feedback to young people and their families.
• Recognise the need for, initiate, and, where appropriate, interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
• Recognise the need for, and where appropriate seek, advice from relevant specialisms.
• Liaise closely with other members of the MDT to ensure that a detailed and comprehensive diagnostic assessment is completed in line with NICE guidance.
• Be responsible for ensuring that clinical outcome data is appropriately collated and routinely recorded in accordance with Trust and professional regulatory body standards.
• Employ excellent verbal and written communication skills to promote multidisciplinary and inter-agency liaison and collaborative practice with a broad range of audiences, including other professionals and external assessment providers.
• Continuously evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the service through the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures, and participate in service development.
• Maintain knowledge of current research and clinical developments, and participate in research and audit activities within the service.
• Experience of working with young people with emotional or mental health difficulties, or within a neurodevelopmental setting, is essential.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered with appropriate clinical professional body: e.g. Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy or Psychology (Educational, Counselling, Clinical or Forensic) and be registered with the relevant statutory body (NMC, HCPC, ACP, BABCP, UKCP, SWE, SCW, SSSC or NISCC or BACP).
• Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to working with Children. e.g. Children's NSF, Children Act, Every Child Matters, Education Act, Code of Practice

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Effective inter-personal skills
• Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with children and their carers

Desirable

• Experience in supervising and mentoring and teaching

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of suitable post-registration professional practice, in hospital or other healthcare setting
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to professional group
• Demonstratable track record of assessing ADHD using recommended tools

Desirable

• Experience of assessing autism using recommended tools

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

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a substantive Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join us at Wye Valley NHS Trust.

Some of the benefits of being part of our team include:

• Friendly and pleasant hospital in a beautiful rural setting.
• Fantastic quality of life
• Good clinical environment and state of the art equipment
• Excellent clinical experience
• Opportunities for development of specialist interest

The successful candidate will join a team of 10 consultants in our busy District General Hospital; Hereford County Hospital.

For more information please contact Mr Hamza Katali - Clinical Director 01432 355444 or email [email protected]

Advert Closing Date: 13th October 2026

AAC Interview date: 10th November 2026

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role rotate between 'hot week' and 'cold week' operated on a 1:10 cycle, alongside other job planned clinical and non-clinical activities.

Hot week will run Monday to Friday 08.30hrs - 18.00hrs with main duties to include:

Supervise the day-to-day management of labour ward.

Ward rounds in Labour , Maternity and Gynaecology wards including acute and elective cases

Perform or supervise emergency gynaecological cases on the CEPOD lists.

The main duties of Cold week will include:

• To undertake three elective caesarean section lists per week; Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Complete electronic advice and guidance from GPs, triaging referrals and reviewing and actioning of urgent results to prevent delays in cancer pathways.

During the other seven weeks, you are required to perform approximately 4 - 5 PA clinical activities. These sessions may include:

General Antenatal Clinic

Gynaecology Clinic

Theatre

Any Specialised clinic of interest

There is also a 1:10 weekday on-call commitment and 1:10 weekend on-call commitment.

The successful applicant will have 1.5 Core SPA (Supporting Programmed Activities) job planned for CPD, revalidation, appraisal and departmental meetings.

The Clinical Director will confirm the job plan with the successful candidate, and all Consultants are supported to take part in an Annual Appraisal.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

229-SD-JC-8275908

Job locations

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job description or personal specification please do see attached document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the job description or personal specification please do see attached document.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• MRCOG or equivalent
• Full doctors GMC registration with Licence to Practise
• Two appropriate ATSMs or equivalent experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Candidates should ideally be on the Specialist Register or be eligible to be on the specialist register within six months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC)

Desirable

• Experience in either of the following ATSMs or their equivalent can be beneficial: oLabour Ward Practice oBenign Abdominal Surgery ATSM oHysteroscopy oColposcopy oUrogynaecology oAdvanced Antenatal Practice Maternal Medicine or oFetal Medicine

Training

Essential

• Possesses training and education skills to teach junior medical, nursing and midwifery staff
• Demonstrates Leadership qualities Provides learning opportunities within the clinical environment
• Provides learning opportunities within the clinical environment to teach junior colleagues

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• A wide general obstetrics and gynaecology training
• Good experience at running labour ward and Emergency Gynaecology at a senior level

Desirable

• Either of the following can be beneficial: oRisk management experience oFetal Monitoring Leadership

Communication and Language Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to establish good working relationships with staff and be able to communicate well with patients.
• Acts with integrity
• Willingness to seek timely assistance from colleagues and discuss clinical issues when appropriate
• Ability to communicate well with patients

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills training
• Flexible
• Team player
• Supportive and nurturing towards junior medical, midwifery and nursing workforce

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Good organisational skills and time management
• Prepared to challenge/correct poor performance
• Takes responsibility for personal and professional development

Desirable

• Training and interest in medical management

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential MRCOG or equivalent Full doctors GMC registration with Licence to Practise Two appropriate ATSMs or equivalent experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Candidates should ideally be on the Specialist Register or be eligible to be on the specialist register within six months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC) Desirable Experience in either of the following ATSMs or their equivalent can be beneficial: oLabour Ward Practice oBenign Abdominal Surgery ATSM oHysteroscopy oColposcopy oUrogynaecology oAdvanced Antenatal Practice Maternal Medicine or oFetal Medicine Training Essential Possesses training and education skills to teach junior medical, nursing and midwifery staff Demonstrates Leadership qualities Provides learning opportunities within the clinical environment Provides learning opportunities within the clinical environment to teach junior colleagues Experience & Knowledge Essential A wide general obstetrics and gynaecology training Good experience at running labour ward and Emergency Gynaecology at a senior level Desirable Either of the following can be beneficial: oRisk management experience oFetal Monitoring Leadership Communication and Language Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both oral and written Ability to establish good working relationships with staff and be able to communicate well with patients. Acts with integrity Willingness to seek timely assistance from colleagues and discuss clinical issues when appropriate Ability to communicate well with patients Desirable Advanced communication skills training Flexible Team player Supportive and nurturing towards junior medical, midwifery and nursing workforce Management and Administrative Experience Essential Good organisational skills and time management Prepared to challenge/correct poor performance Takes responsibility for personal and professional development Desirable Training and interest in medical management Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is being created for the right candidate to join the senior management team of Gosberton Medical Centre. We are a forward thinking and innovative practice looking for the right person to bring enthusiasm, motivation and a passion for business improvement.

This role will be involved in the governance of the practice as well as the strategic vision of the business. This is a multi-faceted role with the expectation that the right person can work across departments in addition to understanding primary care modelling and funding streams.

The Operations Manager will be supporting the practice manager in the daily management of the business supporting staff, influencing governance, process and quality improvement.

The role is supported by an HR Manager and departmental leads making this the perfect opportunity for someone with a passion for improvement and providing the best care and associated services to our registered patients.

Main duties of the job

As this role will have access to a higher level of confidential data in the course of their employment, there is an expectation that the post holder will always maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity. Sensitive information could be from either internal sources, or from external partner organisations.

• Leadership and guidance to line managers
• Contractual reporting submissions and compiling data for analysis
• Audits and QI initiatives
• Overview and proactive support for QOF and associated achievement activity.
• Be the lead in complaints adhering the hierarchy processes and quality improvement.
• Support enhanced service delivery
• Manage DNA activity withing the practice supporting access models to help the hard to reach communitites.
• Supporting relationships with external agencies, partners, contractors and the PCN.This includes building a strong working relationship with our care homes.
• Deliver training and mentoring support to staff
• Develop and embed effective staff training and development programmes, maximising efficiencies and supporting staff progression and career goals.
• Support data extractions for the clinical system to support best practice reporting, audits, business improvements and data collation for evidence reports.
• Review and update clinical templates and reporting processes
• Support achievement of CQC activity and evidence logging to support reports and inspections.
• Compile activity and achievement data to support projections and P&L reporting.

About us

Gosberton Medical Centre is a rural GP practice with approximately 8,500 registered patients. With 2 GP partners we strive to bring best practice to our service delivery, which is shown in our Outstanding rating from CQC, Five star QEWS award, Active Practice status, Veteran Friendly and Greener Practice.

As part of the South Rural Lincolnshire Primary Care Network, we are one of 9 practices within our PCN and are an active part of the network. Working collaboratively with both the PCN and its member practices.

If you are interested in becoming a part of the Gosberton Medical Centre family and you feel you are qualified and experienced for this role, or you feel you have the drive to be upskilled into this role, please read the full role specification and apply with your CV and a detailed introductory covering letter addressed to the practice manager.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Experience and skills dependent

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A5928-OP-M-092026

Job locations

Lowgate

Gosberton

Spalding

Lincolnshire

PE11 4NL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This position is newly created in practice to support the Practice Manager in the daily functionality of the business.

Experience of management in primary care is essential for this role to ensure you understand the intricacies of NHS Service delivery.

As this is a new position it may evolve with the right person, however, the expectation is that there would be a mix of:

• business governance
• legislation compliance
• reporting and auditing
• supporting staff across the business
• leading business contracts
• HR support
• Front line support for patient complaints and compliments

There is an expectation that this role will be fully involved within the PPG, with our care homes, with our PCN and with the wider primary care network. The ability to confidently build relationships is paramount to success internally and externally.

We are looking for someone who is competent to be autonomous in this role. However, we are willing - for the right person - to make the first year of this role a 'Trainee Operations Manager' position.This would be for an up and coming primary care star who just needs that experience level to meet this role criteria but they already have the acumen to achieve. There would be an expectation that this first year would provide the experience to meet competency requirements for Operations Manager title within 12 months.

Job description Job responsibilities This position is newly created in practice to support the Practice Manager in the daily functionality of the business.Experience of management in primary care is essential for this role to ensure you understand the intricacies of NHS Service delivery.As this is a new position it may evolve with the right person, however, the expectation is that there would be a mix of:business governancelegislation compliancereporting and auditingsupporting staff across the businessleading business contractsHR supportFront line support for patient complaints and complimentsThere is an expectation that this role will be fully involved within the PPG, with our care homes, with our PCN and with the wider primary care network. The ability to confidently build relationships is paramount to success internally and externally.We are looking for someone who is competent to be autonomous in this role. However, we are willing - for the right person - to make the first year of this role a 'Trainee Operations Manager' position.This would be for an up and coming primary care star who just needs that experience level to meet this role criteria but they already have the acumen to achieve. There would be an expectation that this first year would provide the experience to meet competency requirements for Operations Manager title within 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum:
• GCSE level A-C in Maths and English.

Desirable

• - Leadership or Management Qualification
• - Educated to degree level
• - Health & Social Care Qualification
• - Medical Terminology

Experience

Essential

• - Primary Care leadership
• - Successfully developing and implementing projects
• - Performance management, appraisals and staff development
• - Working with the general public
• - An understanding of employment law
• - An understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• - An understanding of CQC
• - Chairing meetings, creating agendas and minutes

Desirable

• - Previous primary care management experience
• - An understanding of GMS contracting
• - An understanding of local ICB
• - An understanding of Enhanced Service
• - Experience in creating reporting functions on SystmOne
• - Data analysis
• - Auditing skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum: GCSE level A-C in Maths and English. Desirable - Leadership or Management Qualification - Educated to degree level - Health & Social Care Qualification - Medical Terminology Experience Essential - Primary Care leadership - Successfully developing and implementing projects - Performance management, appraisals and staff development - Working with the general public - An understanding of employment law - An understanding of Health & Safety requirements - An understanding of CQC - Chairing meetings, creating agendas and minutes Desirable - Previous primary care management experience - An understanding of GMS contracting - An understanding of local ICB - An understanding of Enhanced Service - Experience in creating reporting functions on SystmOne - Data analysis - Auditing skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gosberton Medical Centre

Address

Lowgate

Gosberton

Spalding

Lincolnshire

PE11 4NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gosberton Medical Centre

Address

Lowgate

Gosberton

Spalding

Lincolnshire

PE11 4NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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Salary: £44373.07 per year. 25 days annual leave +BANK Holidays Private Pension with Employer & Employee contributions Continuous Training and Development If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to peoples lives on a daily basis we would like to hear from you. We are looking for a Scrub Practitioner to join our team. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are worked over 4 days between Monday - Saturday from 7am to 5:00pm

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of scrub and circulating roles and the responsibilities in the roles.
• Be competent in all aspects of scrub / circulating technique and procedures.
• To be responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of the theatre and equipment in-between patients and the end of each case.
• Participate in all safety procedures including briefings and WHO safer surgery checklist, swab and needle counts and management of clinical specimens etc.
• Work as a skilled member of the perioperative team and be responsible for the assessment of care given to patients in the operating theatre, and other areas where operative / invasive procedures are performed.
• Run theatre lists both efficiently and competently following policies and procedures.

About us

• The post holder must be a registered Nurse or an Operating Department Practitioner who can demonstrate the following:
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, to include report writing and record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
• Ability to undertake on-calls to meet the needs of the service.
• Contribution to team development.
• Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues
• Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure.
• Effective computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service.

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK #LI-TQ1

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Salary: £44373.07 per year. 25 days annual leave +BANK Holidays Private Pension with Employer & Employee contributions Continuous Training and Development If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to peoples lives on a daily basis we would like to hear from you. We are looking for a Scrub Practitioner to join our team. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are worked over 4 days between Monday - Saturday from 7am to 5:00pm

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

An Exciting opportunity's have arisen for a qualified Echocardiographer or Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologist specialised in Echocardiography.

You will be based on the Aintree Hospital site but will provide services to Broadgreen and Royal Hospitals. Given the nature of the department a flexible working pattern.

Applicants must be BSE accredited, have completed either a BSc in Healthcare Science or PGCert in Echocardiography. Applicants must have RCCP or be working towards RCCP registration [If an ETP candidate]

Main duties of the job

We are busy and dynamic department providing Cardiology services to Liverpool and the surrounding regions.

- To provide Echocardiography to inpatients and outpatients

- To perform Echocardiography independent to BSE dataset guidelines

- To report and analyse Echo results in line with BSE guidance

- To successfully line manage staff within your team with the assistance of the department manager

- To perform advanced techniques such as TOE, Exercise/ Dobutamine Echo, Bubble studies, Contrast studies and more.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-302-26

Job locations

Aintree University Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1) Performs echocardiograms autonomously on outpatient and inpatients to a high standard.

2) Reports complex clinical data obtained by echocardiography in a timely manner and produces an accurate report to BSE standards.

3) Practises the standards as outlined by the British society of echocardiography in both image acquisition and reporting4) Highlights abnormalities to the referring medic/ clinical team.5) Organise work at the start of every session by assessing mode of patient transport and any infection control precautions6) Act to the level of professional standards as outlined by the RCCP7) Aims to complete RCCP accreditation as soon as possible.8) In order to obtain RCCP accreditation is willing to undertake training in other areas of clinical physiology as required.9) Becomes compliant in advanced echocardiographic techniques including TOE, Bubble, Contrast and stress echocardiography10) Is ILS trained11) Liaise with Lead Clinical Physiologist to maintain appropriate level of resources.

12) Responsible for the safe use of all the equipment within the department and specific areas.

13) Recognise equipment faults and ensure details are documented and appropriate steps taken for their correction.

14) Responsible for maintaining own Continuing Professional and Personal development.

15) Ensure clean and tidy procedure environments are maintained.

16) Ensure up to date information bases for patient and other activities are maintained.

17) Self-motivation to ensure completion of individual and overall workloads.

18) Contribute to meetings with other staff relating to changes within the working area.

19) Assist with maintenance of local risk management policies.

20) Understands and uses Cardiac/Respiratory Information systems and their application within Cardiac/Respiratory Physiology.

21) Engage in audit, research and development relevant to the Cardio respiratory Department.

22) Comply with Trust and local policies.

23) To be responsible for the care of patient when performing examination.

24) The post-holder will liaise with physiology, medical, technical, nursing, portering, domestic, clerical, administrative and other staff as necessary within this Trust.

25) The post involves direct contact with patients, relatives, and carers.

26) Communication with manufacturers is also necessary.

27) A responsible, professional/relationship must be maintained at all times

Job description Job responsibilities 1) Performs echocardiograms autonomously on outpatient and inpatients to a high standard. 2) Reports complex clinical data obtained by echocardiography in a timely manner and produces an accurate report to BSE standards. 3) Practises the standards as outlined by the British society of echocardiography in both image acquisition and reporting4) Highlights abnormalities to the referring medic/ clinical team.5) Organise work at the start of every session by assessing mode of patient transport and any infection control precautions6) Act to the level of professional standards as outlined by the RCCP7) Aims to complete RCCP accreditation as soon as possible.8) In order to obtain RCCP accreditation is willing to undertake training in other areas of clinical physiology as required.9) Becomes compliant in advanced echocardiographic techniques including TOE, Bubble, Contrast and stress echocardiography10) Is ILS trained11) Liaise with Lead Clinical Physiologist to maintain appropriate level of resources. 12) Responsible for the safe use of all the equipment within the department and specific areas. 13) Recognise equipment faults and ensure details are documented and appropriate steps taken for their correction. 14) Responsible for maintaining own Continuing Professional and Personal development. 15) Ensure clean and tidy procedure environments are maintained. 16) Ensure up to date information bases for patient and other activities are maintained. 17) Self-motivation to ensure completion of individual and overall workloads. 18) Contribute to meetings with other staff relating to changes within the working area. 19) Assist with maintenance of local risk management policies. 20) Understands and uses Cardiac/Respiratory Information systems and their application within Cardiac/Respiratory Physiology. 21) Engage in audit, research and development relevant to the Cardio respiratory Department. 22) Comply with Trust and local policies. 23) To be responsible for the care of patient when performing examination. 24) The post-holder will liaise with physiology, medical, technical, nursing, portering, domestic, clerical, administrative and other staff as necessary within this Trust. 25) The post involves direct contact with patients, relatives, and carers. 26) Communication with manufacturers is also necessary. 27) A responsible, professional/relationship must be maintained at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate honours degree [1st or 2.1 class] in cardiac physiology or a relevant scientific subject
• PG cert in Echocardiography or Clinical Physiology Degree
• BSE accreditation
• Will obtain RCCP accreditation as soon as possible

Desirable

• RCCP accreditation
• ILS

Experience

Essential

• Able to work autonomously performing and reporting echocardiograms
• Has an understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Has experience in advanced echo techniques I.e TOE, Stress etc

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously in the planning and execution of their own work and under the guidance of their Departmental Supervisors.
• Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts or situations that impact on patients.
• Good understanding of ethics and professional practice, the NHS constitution and the importance of patient-centred care.

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed co-ordination skills with good dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination and those skills required for the performance of fine analytical techniques.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language
• Effective team worker
• Good active listening skills to build rapport with the listener to encourage an open discussion.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undergraduate honours degree [1st or 2.1 class] in cardiac physiology or a relevant scientific subject PG cert in Echocardiography or Clinical Physiology Degree BSE accreditation Will obtain RCCP accreditation as soon as possible Desirable RCCP accreditation ILS Experience Essential Able to work autonomously performing and reporting echocardiograms Has an understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting. Desirable Has experience in advanced echo techniques I.e TOE, Stress etc Knowledge Essential Ability to work autonomously in the planning and execution of their own work and under the guidance of their Departmental Supervisors. Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts or situations that impact on patients. Good understanding of ethics and professional practice, the NHS constitution and the importance of patient-centred care. Skills Essential Highly developed co-ordination skills with good dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination and those skills required for the performance of fine analytical techniques. Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language Effective team worker Good active listening skills to build rapport with the listener to encourage an open discussion.

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated Higher Clerical Officer to join the Engineering and Building Facilities Management Team which manages all reactive and planned works at sites within the CHoICE Management portfolio. The successful applicant will be joining a dynamic team which forms part of an organisation which is constantly exploring options and developing new opportunities to provide the best possible healthcare facilities management services within the region to its existing customers.

The role will consist of three key elements which form part the key services provided: administrative support in relation to engineering and building related processes/service and compliance undertaken on site and other sites maintained by CHoICE, inclusion within the team that initial welcomes/registers external contractors attendance on site and inclusion within the team that forms part of the Estates helpdesk team who may initially receive emergency reactive breakdown calls before escalating in an appropriate manner.

Main duties of the job

All applicants must have a positive, friendly and co-operative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet the service needs of a large Acute NHS Trust. The successful candidate will need to ensure that they possess the appropriate customer focused attitude and at time negotiation skills that will be used to represent the front of house characteristics which is required as part of the role.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of engineering/building related activities which will typically be completed as part of a large facilities management team, however on the job development and learning will be provided if necessary. The successful candidate will need to be able to flex and react to peaks in workloads during key operational windows, as well as being able to learn how to operate new Estates related operating systems and develop or maintain existing databases using existing workflows which are used to manage a range of estates related requests.

About us

Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,471 to £29,313 a year pro rata for part-time (16 hours)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0926-57

Job locations

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to provide clerical and administrative support to the engineering and building team within CHoICE Hard FM. This will form part of and include:

The production and management of spreadsheets, data bases and other associated documents based on information provided; updating, recording and filing of completed service sheets in a proscribed format and location; also, the recording and taking of meeting minutes including the circulation pre & post meeting information.

Forming part of the Estates Help Desk team which typically provides first level response to complaints and queries raised by CHoICE customers including emergency requests/queries.

Assist with the day to day management of external contractors on site, this may include: advising external contractor of the correct process for registering on site, registering their vehicles on site and the issuing of keys and swipe access passes when instructed by the relevant engineer/builder.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be required to provide clerical and administrative support to the engineering and building team within CHoICE Hard FM. This will form part of and include: The production and management of spreadsheets, data bases and other associated documents based on information provided; updating, recording and filing of completed service sheets in a proscribed format and location; also, the recording and taking of meeting minutes including the circulation pre & post meeting information. Forming part of the Estates Help Desk team which typically provides first level response to complaints and queries raised by CHoICE customers including emergency requests/queries. Assist with the day to day management of external contractors on site, this may include: advising external contractor of the correct process for registering on site, registering their vehicles on site and the issuing of keys and swipe access passes when instructed by the relevant engineer/builder.PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Able to undertake basic moving and handling tasks
• Ability to sit at workstations for prolonged periods
• Able to produce documents at speed with high accuracy levels. Advanced keyboard skills will be required as part of this.
• Good hand eye co-ordination skills when transferring information

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate information in an understandable way to all levels of staff and colleagues
• Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to use own initiative to plan and prioritise own workload within given timescales and objectives
• The ability to be flexible to cover other similar clerical duties within the department as required
• The ability to work to tight deadlines on a wide and varied range of work which will require constant alterations to the working pattern

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration OR equivalent OR equivalent experience

Desirable

• Microsoft Office Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating with people at all levels both in person and in writing/email and telephone
• Previous experience of working in an office environment in a clerical/administrative role
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel

Desirable

• NHS Experience
• Engineering/ Building Experience

Person Specification Physical Skills Essential Able to undertake basic moving and handling tasks Ability to sit at workstations for prolonged periods Able to produce documents at speed with high accuracy levels. Advanced keyboard skills will be required as part of this. Good hand eye co-ordination skills when transferring information Knowledge and Skills Essential Able to communicate information in an understandable way to all levels of staff and colleagues Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team Able to use own initiative to plan and prioritise own workload within given timescales and objectives The ability to be flexible to cover other similar clerical duties within the department as required The ability to work to tight deadlines on a wide and varied range of work which will require constant alterations to the working pattern Qualifications Essential Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration OR equivalent OR equivalent experience Desirable Microsoft Office Qualification Experience Essential Experience of communicating with people at all levels both in person and in writing/email and telephone Previous experience of working in an office environment in a clerical/administrative role Experience of using Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel Desirable NHS Experience Engineering/ Building Experience

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner (Registered Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist) to join Medway Valley Primary Care Network (PCN) at Reach Healthcare in Kent.

Funded through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), this full-time role (37.5 hours per week) places you at the heart of our ambitious transformation of community mental health services.

As an embedded member of the PCN Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), you will work directly within primary care GP surgeries, serving as a vital bridge between primary care teams and secondary mental health providers. We are looking for an autonomous, creative, and highly proficient clinical practitioner who can deliver high-quality early interventions, navigate local resources, and act as the gatekeeper and guardian for secondary care referrals. If you are passionate about providing proactive care in a primary care setting and want to make a tangible impact on community health, we encourage you to apply.

** Please note, Visa sponsorship is not available for this role**

Main duties of the job

• Comprehensive Clinical Assessment & Triage: Conduct robust, specialist mental health assessments for patients presenting in primary care to determine appropriate care pathways and manage clinical risk effectively.

• Bridge Primary & Secondary Care: Act as the primary liaison and gatekeeper between GP surgeries and secondary mental health services, ensuring seamless transitions, appropriate referrals, and reduced barriers to specialist support.

• Deliver Focused Interventions: Provide high-quality, evidence-based, brief mental health interventions to patients within primary care settings to improve outcomes and promote self-management.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Embed fully into the PCN Multi-Disciplinary Team--working alongside GPs, clinical specialists, and social prescribers--while maintaining active links with community mental health MDTs.

• Resource & Pathway Navigation: Utilize in-depth knowledge of local health, social care, and voluntary sector resources to connect patients with suitable community-based support networks.

• Autonomous & Creative Practice: Work independently in a fast-paced environment, applying flexible, patient-centered approaches to address complex care needs.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification:

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional responsibilities
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, cares/ families and all members of the multidisciplinary team

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Associate in Diabetes, Band 4.

This role is to work in the diabetes specialist nurse team based on Aintree Hospital site assisting in the delivery of treatment, education and care for people with diabetes and their families.

The Nurse Associate will deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health andindependence. The post holder will carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered health care professional dependent on setting.

The Nurse Associate will ensure effective communication with patients, carers, multidisciplinary team and the wider health and social care community.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have successfully completed the 2 year Trainee Nursing Associate training programme, which includes the attainment of a Foundation Degree equivalent qualification.

The post holder will work in the diabetes specialist nurse team based on Aintree Hospital site assisting in the delivery of treatment, education and care for people with diabetes and their families.

The role includes working with the Diabetes Specialist nurses across a variety of clinical areas including the diabetes centre, inpatient wards and the Antenatal clinic

The Nurse Associate will ensure effective communication with patients, carers, multidisciplinary team and the wider health and social care community.

About us

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

287-AMED-159-26-A

Job locations

Aintree Diabetes Centre, Aintree Hospital

Lower lane

Fazakerley

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have successfully completed the 2 year Trainee Nursing Associate training programme, which includes the attainment of a Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will have developed and will maintain knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care. The Nursing Associate training programme combined and integrated both academic and work based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers.

The Nursing Associate will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.

The Nursing Associate role focuses on the life-course (pre conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course is a whole-person centered approach which considers, and equally values physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will have successfully completed the 2 year Trainee Nursing Associate training programme, which includes the attainment of a Foundation Degree equivalent qualification. They will have developed and will maintain knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate within the service through completion of the Nursing Associate training programme which includes working in care settings and delivery of person-centred care. The Nursing Associate training programme combined and integrated both academic and work based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. The Nursing Associate will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct. The Nursing Associate role focuses on the life-course (pre conception to end of life) approaches towards health and well-being and the ways in which they actively contribute to the delivery of holistic care. Holistic care, across life-course is a whole-person centered approach which considers, and equally values physical, psychological and public health needs, learning disabilities, social, economic, spiritual and other factors in the assessing, planning and delivery of care.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Completion of 2 year Nursing associate training programme
• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in healthcare
• Understanding of the scope of the role of Nurse Associate in context of the Diabetes specialist nurse team
• Knowledge of when to seek advice where appropriate
• Good effective communication skills
• Able to work effectively as a member of the team

Desirable

• Interest or experience in Diabetes

Person Specification Qualifications and experience Essential Completion of 2 year Nursing associate training programme Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development Minimum 2 years clinical experience in healthcare Understanding of the scope of the role of Nurse Associate in context of the Diabetes specialist nurse team Knowledge of when to seek advice where appropriate Good effective communication skills Able to work effectively as a member of the team Desirable Interest or experience in Diabetes

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Diabetes Centre, Aintree Hospital

Lower lane

Fazakerley

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Diabetes Centre, Aintree Hospital

Lower lane

Fazakerley

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The chemotherapy clinical research nurse role will be part of the research workforce within the Trust and will support the delivery of high-quality research studies. Our portfolio of oncology and haematology studies is increasing and we are therefore looking for a motivated, skilful and knowledgeable Systemic Anti Canter Therapy (SACT) trained nurse who works well as part of a team. Knowledge of clinical research is favourable but not essential.

The postholder will be an autonomous practitioner working within the multidisciplinary team to deliver in-house, national and international clinical trials. Whilst the primary base will be at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother hospital within the Clinical Research Facility (CRF), the post holder will be expected to work alongside the East Kent Cancer Research Centre, based at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital which will require hybrid working across all sites. This will require frequent travel between sites.

The post holder will provide specialised clinical nursing care, with a specific focus on the delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies within a clinical trial setting.

PLEASE NOTE PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities will include education of patients and colleagues, the coordination of care for patients on clinical trials, collection, processing and shipping of biological samples, trial data collection, the administration of SACT and investigational medicinal products, collection and reporting of clinical trial data, collection and reporting of unexpected side effects.

The post holder will have sufficient skills and experience to practice independently and within the wider team, building up a specialised knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, therapies and related diseases.

Although the post holder will focus on oncology and haematology studies you would be also be expected to support other trials with patients or healthy volunteers in the CRF.

The core working hours are 8-6pm but some evenings, weekend and bank holiday working may be required dependant on the need of the service.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification located under 'supporting statement'.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Degree or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
• Recognised chemotherapy course

Desirable

• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience in oncology or haematology nursing
• Formal research training
• IATA training
• GCP training

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years of post registration experience
• Proven SACT competence- completion of formal training
• 1 year experience as a band 5 in haemato-oncology setting
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
• Venepuncture/Cannulation/IV drug adminisation/CVAD access
• Proven experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively with proven organisational skills
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines
• It skills including email and office packages
• Ability to work as part of a team with excellent collaborative and negotiation skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of delivering cancer clinical trials
• Previous experience of working in clinical research within the NHS
• Experienced in teaching others and responding to learning needs
• Mentorship
• Previous line management experience
• Working knowledge and experience of the appraisal process
• Previous use of system: KOMS/DATIX/PAS/Imedidata/INFORM/REDCAP

Governance

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical research standards and regulations
• Knowledge of safety reporting and pharmacovigilance
• Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally

Desirable

• Basic understanding of research design and methodology

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Upholds and models the Trust values
• Professional and punctual
• Meticulous attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• Excellent team player
• Ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Calm, supportive, motivated and adaptable

Other requirement

Essential

• Flexible attitude and enthusiasm
• Committed to self development

Desirable

• Car owner and driver

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).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for somebody with an experienced admin backgroundto join the Thoracic Medicine/Respiratory Team at LUHFT. The role will be based on the Aintree site. This role will support the Respiratory medics team in overseeing the Respiratory wards rota's and oversee the rota for utilisation of outpatient clinic rooms for the Respiratory service.

The successful candidate must be able to undertake all administrative duties including diary management, managing/ making appointments, be well organised, plan their own workload and work on their own initiative working to strict deadlines, both individually and as part of the wider team. You will be expected to be a team player and cover for your colleagues during absences where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive service as a rota coordinator to all respiratory inpatient and outpatient services as well as admin support for other speciality teams within the Respiratory service.

other duties include the following:

To manage and maintain 18 week pathways including tertiary referrals to external trusts and ensure these are accurately recorded on PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that new/follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral to Treat (RTT) patient pathway.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

287-AMED-168-26

Job locations

Aintree Hospital - Fazakerley

Aintree University Hospital Longmoor Lane, Liverpool

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist in the production of rosters, ensuring fairness and quality across the rostered staff. The post holder will be expected to review and maintain quality of rosters and the Allocate Healthroster roster system. The post holder will produce various reports from the systems in use within the trust. The post holder will co-ordinate the activities of the team- booking meeting rooms etc and arranging meetings and events. The post holder will gather information to be fed into the system from ESR as each new area goes live and assist in the cleansing and verification of the data. This may include verifying PIN numbers with the NMC and other registration bodies. The post holder may be required to alert HR managers of any governance issues encountered in the absence of senior team members. The post holder would be required to deal with large amounts of data some of which would be of a sensitive nature e.g. payroll information, or sickness absence. To provide system admin logins on Employee Online/Allocate Me for general users and access to Healthroster for roster builders. To provide general system maintenance ensuring high levels of accuracy. To carry out testing of any future versions of the software used.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will assist in the production of rosters, ensuring fairness and quality across the rostered staff. The post holder will be expected to review and maintain quality of rosters and the Allocate Healthroster roster system. The post holder will produce various reports from the systems in use within the trust. The post holder will co-ordinate the activities of the team- booking meeting rooms etc and arranging meetings and events. The post holder will gather information to be fed into the system from ESR as each new area goes live and assist in the cleansing and verification of the data. This may include verifying PIN numbers with the NMC and other registration bodies. The post holder may be required to alert HR managers of any governance issues encountered in the absence of senior team members. The post holder would be required to deal with large amounts of data some of which would be of a sensitive nature e.g. payroll information, or sickness absence. To provide system admin logins on Employee Online/Allocate Me for general users and access to Healthroster for roster builders. To provide general system maintenance ensuring high levels of accuracy. To carry out testing of any future versions of the software used.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE/O Level standard/equivalent or higher
• RSA/OCR Typing/Word processing Level 3 or equivalent
• RSA/OCR Audio typing Skills Level 3
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Secretarial Qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent
• Shorthand

Experience

Essential

• Excellent I.T. skills with knowledge and experience of all Microsoft office packages
• Demonstrable experience working in an NHS office environment as a medical secretarial

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels in a helpful courteous manner. First Class Communication Skills
• Excellent Organisation Skills
• Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard Skills
• Ability to organise workload effectively and prioritise to meet deadlines
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Legible handwriting
• Experience or supervising and motivating a team
• Time Management Skills
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of internal PAS system
• Understanding of Trust internal policies as appropriate

Attributes

Essential

• Capability to adapt to most situations
• Eager to learn
• Ability to maintain control of stressful/sensitive situations

Other Requirements

Essential

• Comply with Trust policies and procedures
• Ability to show understanding and appreciation of the need to maintain confidentiality in all matters - Data Protection Act
• Ability and willingness to undergo further training in accordance with the needs of the post

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE/O Level standard/equivalent or higher RSA/OCR Typing/Word processing Level 3 or equivalent RSA/OCR Audio typing Skills Level 3 Knowledge of medical terminology Secretarial Qualification or equivalent experience Desirable ECDL or equivalent Shorthand Experience Essential Excellent I.T. skills with knowledge and experience of all Microsoft office packages Demonstrable experience working in an NHS office environment as a medical secretarial Skills Essential Ability to communicate professionally at all levels in a helpful courteous manner. First Class Communication Skills Excellent Organisation Skills Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard Skills Ability to organise workload effectively and prioritise to meet deadlines Ability to work individually or as part of a team Legible handwriting Experience or supervising and motivating a team Time Management Skills Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills Desirable Knowledge of internal PAS system Understanding of Trust internal policies as appropriate Attributes Essential Capability to adapt to most situations Eager to learn Ability to maintain control of stressful/sensitive situations Other Requirements Essential Comply with Trust policies and procedures Ability to show understanding and appreciation of the need to maintain confidentiality in all matters - Data Protection Act Ability and willingness to undergo further training in accordance with the needs of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital - Fazakerley

Aintree University Hospital Longmoor Lane, Liverpool

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital - Fazakerley

Aintree University Hospital Longmoor Lane, Liverpool

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient

Senior Pharmacist: Plymouth

• Salary:£31,800 per year (pro -rata)
• Permanent: 22.5 hours per week
• 15 days annual leave (pro-rata) + Bank holidays
• Private Pension
• Continuous training and development
• Access to a wide range of wellness and lifestyle benefits

Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated, forwardthinking and experienced Senior Pharmacist to join our hospital pharmacy team.

As one of the UKs largest independent sector healthcare providers, Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth is committed to delivering an exceptional experience for every patient. With a strong focus on quality, safety and patientcentred care, we are proud to be one of Englands largest independent providers of selfpay, insured and NHS healthcare.

Our hospital holds a CQC Good rating and provides highquality healthcare to the population of Plymouth and the wider South West region, including Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and all of Devon.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a pharmacist seeking to utilise their clinical expertise while developing and demonstrating strong leadership and management capabilities within a modern, wellsupported hospital environment.

Please contact Vivienne Urum, Site Lead Pharmacist, [email protected] for more information or if you would like an informal chat.

Main duties of the job

In this senior role, you will contribute to the safe, effective and patientfocused delivery of pharmacy services across a range of elective specialities, including:

• Orthopaedics
• Ophthalmology
• General Surgery
• Endoscopy

You will play a key part in supporting and enhancing clinical pharmacy services within our outpatient department, day surgery unit, inpatient ward and operating theatres. Working alongside a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team, youll help ensure our patients receive exceptional care throughout their treatment journey.

As a Senior Pharmacist, you will also take on important leadership and operational responsibilities, including:

• Supporting the Head of Department / Site Lead Pharmacist in the daytoday management of the pharmacy service
• Contributing to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives
• Providing guidance, supervision and mentorship to junior pharmacists, technicians and support staff
• Assisting with operational decisionmaking, workflow planning and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards

About us

Education & Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Current registered with GPhC.

Previous Experience:

• Ability to work unsupervised
• Experience in working directly with clinicians, the wider multidisciplinary team, patients and the public
• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience of hospital or community pharmacy practice.
• Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient requirements

Skills and Knowledge:

• Broad knowledge of therapeutics and application to clinical practice.
• Evidence of ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options to patients and healthcare staff
• Good and broad understanding of current hospital pharmacy practice and future direction of travel
• Sound knowledge of national clinical guidelines (e.g. N.I.C.E.) relating to specialty for pharmacy practice
• Good knowledge of the medicines safety, risk management and governance agenda and its application to the clinical role
• Evidence of involvement in pharmacy practice research and/or audit

We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. #LI-TQ1

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient

Senior Pharmacist: Plymouth

• Salary:£31,800 per year (pro -rata)
• Permanent: 22.5 hours per week
• 15 days annual leave (pro-rata) + Bank holidays
• Private Pension
• Continuous training and development
• Access to a wide range of wellness and lifestyle benefits

Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated, forwardthinking and experienced Senior Pharmacist to join our hospital pharmacy team.

As one of the UKs largest independent sector healthcare providers, Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth is committed to delivering an exceptional experience for every patient. With a strong focus on quality, safety and patientcentred care, we are proud to be one of Englands largest independent providers of selfpay, insured and NHS healthcare.

Our hospital holds a CQC Good rating and provides highquality healthcare to the population of Plymouth and the wider South West region, including Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and all of Devon.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a pharmacist seeking to utilise their clinical expertise while developing and demonstrating strong leadership and management capabilities within a modern, wellsupported hospital environment.

Please contact Vivienne Urum, Site Lead Pharmacist, [email protected] for more information or if you would like an informal chat.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• See JD

Desirable

• See JD

Experience

Essential

• See JD

Desirable

• See JD

Additional Criteria

Essential

• See JD

Desirable

• See JD

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

To support and guide staff on adult protection cases and work in partnership with all agencies providing safeguarding to vulnerable adults.

Promote personalised and safe care as part of a prevention strategy.

Promote effective responses when harm is detected. Use learning to improve prevention and protection.

Empower patients to be heard and support informed consent, supporting the implementation of the Mental Capacity and Equality Act and Deprivation of Liberty across the Trust

Main duties of the job

o To provide training to frontline health professionals in relation to Adult Protection, Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, promoting good practice and ensure that staff are aware of their responsibilities in Safeguarding Adults in all settings.

o To provide specialist advice and support to staff members with Mental Capacity assessments and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

o To support and advise staff on issues related to Safeguarding Adults, with occasional attendance at strategy meetings and case conferences.

o Facilitating safeguarding supervision following safeguarding incidents .

o Ensure that vulnerable adults and their relatives/carers are involved in decisions affecting their care and wellbeing and in service development. When relatives or carers are absent, ensure that advocacy is engaged in a timely manner.

o Undertake delivery of safeguarding training

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below

Person Specification

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years post registration experience
• At least 3 years Band 6 experience in a leadership role.
• Demonstrate the ability to be a strong advocate for the welfare, protection and rights of adults at risk.
• Clear safeguarding experience, with a highly developed specialist knowledge of the subject area
• Able to communicate complex information effectively across disciplines and agencies
• Able to question and analyse information and to make sound judgements often under pressure in difficult circumstances
• Able to deliver training to large groups and to communicate this knowledge effectively
• Evidence of good communication skills, written, verbal and presentation
• Resolving user concerns effectively
• Ability to provide specialist advice and support to staff members with Mental Capacity assessments and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Experience in completing s42 investigations
• Demonstrable understanding of safeguarding adults as per the Care Act 2014
• Demonstrable understanding of Making Safeguarding Personal
• Ability to deal with change and confrontation

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision as supervisee

Governance

Essential

• Understanding of continuous quality improvement
• Understanding of Local, regional and national Safeguarding agenda
• Understanding of Clinical Governance agenda
• Understanding of risk management and CQC/NHS/LA standards
• Demonstrate a patient and carer centred approach
• Experience of providing training for staff

Desirable

• Experience of Multiagency working
• Experience within a community, primary care or commissioning setting
• Willingness to undertake further training

Personal & Professional Attributes

Essential

• Confident use of IT systems including office programs, email, calendars, spreadsheets and clinical systems.
• Understanding of current Health Service Priorities

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between EKHUFT sites
• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or registered health or social care professional
• Degree related to professional role or extensive relevant experience and willingness to undertake further education

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Working towards a first or second level degree qualification

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).

Job summary

The Practice Development team for maternity are looking to expand in order to ensure our staff and students have the best support possible to deliver safe, robust care. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical skills facilitator (CSF) to join the Maternity Education Team across various clinical sites.

Main duties of the job

• To support midwives in clinical practice, prominently those undertaking a preceptorship programme, to develop and maintain clinical practice, knowledge and skills. To work clinically with those on a preceptorship programme (to include newly qualified midwives, internationally educated midwives and return to practice midwives) to assist them to develop their clinical skills and competencies throughout their preceptorship year.
• To co-ordinate with the preceptorship lead midwife and practice development midwives to regularly review the preceptorship programme, including planning and facilitating preceptorship training days and obstetric emergencies training.
• In addition, the post holder will coordinate with the practice education fellows to support individual midwives through individual programmes that develop their knowledge and skills and produces a competent workforce.
• The post holder will promote good working relationships and collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team both within the directorate and the rest of the Trust as well as with the local education faculty.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

344-3891WCY

Job locations

William Harvey Hospital

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Midwife practising on NMC register - minimum 2 year experience post NMC registration within the NHS
• Evidence of Professional development
• Relevant clinical experience
• Demonstration of previous experiences in relation to the knowledge and skills framework expected for clinical skills facilitator

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• oCompleted midwifery preceptorship within the UK
• oCompetencies and clinical skills related to the knowledge and skills framework for Band 6
• oExcellent communication and inter personal skills (verbal and written)
• oIT Skills

Desirable

• Previous teaching experience

Governance

Essential

• Awareness of role of Professional Midwifery Advocate
• Knowledge of local and national maternity transformation programme
• Knowledge of midwifery issues including statutory frameworks and national policy
• Midwives rules and code of practice.

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Committed to a culture of continuous improvement, openness and honesty
• Self-motivation
• Organisational prioritising skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop clinical and managerial staff to their full potential

Other requirements

Essential

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision
• Ability to work across all sites as needed

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Midwife practising on NMC register - minimum 2 year experience post NMC registration within the NHS Evidence of Professional development Relevant clinical experience Demonstration of previous experiences in relation to the knowledge and skills framework expected for clinical skills facilitator Clinical skills and experience Essential oCompleted midwifery preceptorship within the UK oCompetencies and clinical skills related to the knowledge and skills framework for Band 6 oExcellent communication and inter personal skills (verbal and written) oIT Skills Desirable Previous teaching experience Governance Essential Awareness of role of Professional Midwifery Advocate Knowledge of local and national maternity transformation programme Knowledge of midwifery issues including statutory frameworks and national policy Midwives rules and code of practice. Personal/professional attributes Essential Committed to a culture of continuous improvement, openness and honesty Self-motivation Organisational prioritising skills. Ability to motivate and develop clinical and managerial staff to their full potential Other requirements Essential To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision Ability to work across all sites as needed

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 Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Medicine Division at Aintree University Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, for an Assistant Service Manager to support Respiratory and Sleep Medicine.

This established role sits within the Cardiology and Respiratory Care Group and is ideally suited to a motivated, patient-focused individual with excellent communication skills and experience in operational management within a large acute Trust. A strong understanding of patient pathways and the patient journey is essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering service improvements, enhancing systems and processes, and driving performance outcomes. They will be able to build effective working relationships across a diverse range of staff groups to achieve positive outcomes for patients. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet demanding deadlines.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the General Service Manager, the post holder will be a key member of the Care Group Management Team.

The Assistant Service Manager will be responsible for monitoring operational performance across the specialty and working closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to maintain and enhance service delivery and operational excellence.

The role includes supporting the delivery of specialty operational and administrative services, including the management of administrative teams and the monitoring of national and local Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which include, RTT, DM01 and Cancer targets. The successful candidate will have experience in team management and possess the skills and personal attributes required to effectively address operational challenges.

The post holder will support the development and implementation of service improvement programmes and operational change initiatives within the specialty.

The Assistant Service Manager will also contribute to the management of specialty budgets and hold day-to-day operational and line management responsibility for designated services and functions. They will support workstreams that contribute to the delivery of Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs) and contribute to achieving agreed financial targets.

In addition, the post holder will provide visible and accessible leadership to their teams, undertake line management responsibilities, and deputise for the General Service Manager as required.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Monitor and support the delivery of business and workforce plans within the specialty.
• Ensure effective systems, structures and processes are in place to manage clinical quality, risk, assurance and public involvement activities.
• Take operational and line management responsibility for designated services and functions within the specialty.
• Support delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs), access standards, contractual requirements, CQUIN targets and CQC compliance.
• Provide regular updates and advice to the specialty management team on operational performance and service issues.
• Develop and support team leaders to ensure high-performing teams deliver safe, effective and patient-centred services.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and service development.
• Lead and support the implementation of service improvement and transformational change programmes.
• Create and communicate a clear vision for service development and future organisational goals.
• Promote a culture of quality, productivity and accountability across the specialty.
• Use performance, quality and operational data to monitor, demonstrate and improve service performance and patient outcomes.
• Ensure accurate, timely and relevant information is available to support decision-making and performance management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent
• Post Graduate Management qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Recent demonstrable experience of operational management, with clear evidence of responsibility for supporting operational delivery including clinical quality, people management, budget understanding and successful delivery of performance targets within strict financial controls

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding and appreciation of diversity

Desirable

• Key issues and pace of change facing the NHS nationally and locally, assess and describe impact on services
• Principles and impact of the NHS Constitution
• Knowledge and understanding of computerised financial, management, budgetary management and workforce information systems
• Knowledge of governance arrangements and standards in the NHS and the wider health and social care economy

Skills

Essential

• Coaching & values led management style, encouraging engagement and empowerment amongst staff and stakeholders, and in developing high performing teams
• Communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation and training skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences and resolve conflicts
• Solve problems, using a solution focused approach demonstrating competent persuasive and influencing skills
• Analyse data and information, including preparing responses to issues often within tight timescales
• Ability to support business planning processes on behalf of the speciality
• Coordinate speciality activity plans to meet challenging performance targets within tight financial controls
• Implement agreed policy on behalf of the speciality and ensure successful implementation
• IT literate and able to use standard office software and bespoke systems
• Cope with competing priorities and a demanding workload
• Work in an environment with frequent interruptions, and within stressful, unpredictable situations including responding to and solving urgent and emergency situations day to day.

Desirable

• Demonstrate competent project management skills

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).

Job summary

Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to work in our busy, friendly Patient Experience Team. We provide support for service users and carers in relation to the feedback we receive, including enquiries, concerns, complaints and compliments. This requires established skills in receiving, analysing and resolving a wide range of issues, which can be complex and highly sensitive.

Main duties of the job

Working within the Trust's Patient Experience Team, ensuring we meet national and local standards. To undertake delegated duties to ensure the delivery of an effective, visible and accessible Patient Experience service which meets the required standards across all Trust services throughout Derbyshire, this includes dealing with general feedback as well as concerns, complaints, comments and compliments using Trust procedures. To respond to Closer Look and Quick Resolution complaints following Trust processes, resolving matters sometimes in difficult circumstances. To offer information, advice, support and signpost people when required. To provide a listening service for patient, carers, and relatives concerns, ensuring that their contact with the Trust is as easy as possible.

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."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

383-COR-7221-26-D

Job locations

Kingsway Hospital

Kingsway

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• oEducated to 'A' level or equivalent experience, including English language GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
• oCustomer Services NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and/or experience
• oClear understanding of the NHS Complaints Procedure (Local resolution and Ombudsman)
• oUnderstanding of the Data Protection issues, Freedom of Information Act, Caldecott guidelines and Confidentiality policies, when dealing with patients and the public and any information stored about them

Desirable

• oBond Solon BTEC level 5 Complaints Training
• oMediation/facilitation skills
• oExperience of working with mental health service users & carers
• oExperience of using Datix system
• oUnderstanding of Patient Experience

Experience

Essential

• oComplaints handling experience

Desirable

• NHS/Social Care experience

Person Specification Essential Essential oEducated to 'A' level or equivalent experience, including English language GCSE grade C or above or equivalent. oCustomer Services NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and/or experience oClear understanding of the NHS Complaints Procedure (Local resolution and Ombudsman) oUnderstanding of the Data Protection issues, Freedom of Information Act, Caldecott guidelines and Confidentiality policies, when dealing with patients and the public and any information stored about them Desirable oBond Solon BTEC level 5 Complaints Training oMediation/facilitation skills oExperience of working with mental health service users & carers oExperience of using Datix system oUnderstanding of Patient Experience Experience Essential oComplaints handling experience Desirable NHS/Social Care experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingsway Hospital

Kingsway

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingsway Hospital

Kingsway

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ make a difference for every patient

Anaesthetic Practitioner. Permanent: Full-time 37.5 hours / 4 days per week If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to peoples lives on a daily basis we would like to hear from you. We are looking for a Scrub Practitioner to join our team. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. This is a full-time position 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are worked over 4 days between Monday - Saturday from 7am -5:30pm Additional Details:

• Salary: £44,373 per year
• 25 days annual leave. Increasing by 1 day at 3,5,10 and 15 years service + Bank Holidays
• Private Pension with Employer and Employee contributions
• Continuous Training and Development
• Access to a wide range of wellness and life style discounts as well as local site discount vouchers.

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team.

Main duties of the job

Clinical & Professional Role

• To be competent in all aspects of anaesthetic technique and procedures.
• To work as a skilled member of the theatre team, and be responsible for the assessment of care given to patients within the operating theatre and other areas where an anaesthetic service is required.
• To maintain accurate clinical observation of the patients condition and alert medical staff when required.
• To take responsibility in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of allocated resources within anaesthetics.
• With regards to patient safety, to effectively communicate the accurately recorded data within the Theatre/Anaesthetic multidisciplinary team, updating and revising care as appropriate.
• To supervise the work of junior and unqualified colleagues in the assessment of patients and advise appropriately, providing specialist knowledge in assessing and interpreting acute conditions.

About us

• Part 1 Registered NMC Nurse or an Operating Department Practitioner with experience of working in Orthopaedics
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, to include report writing and record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.
• Effective computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service.
• Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues.
• Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. #LI-TQ1

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ make a difference for every patient

Anaesthetic Practitioner. Permanent: Full-time 37.5 hours / 4 days per week If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to peoples lives on a daily basis we would like to hear from you. We are looking for a Scrub Practitioner to join our team. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. This is a full-time position 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are worked over 4 days between Monday - Saturday from 7am -5:30pm Additional Details:

• Salary: £44,373 per year
• 25 days annual leave. Increasing by 1 day at 3,5,10 and 15 years service + Bank Holidays
• Private Pension with Employer and Employee contributions
• Continuous Training and Development
• Access to a wide range of wellness and life style discounts as well as local site discount vouchers.

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• please see attached job description

Desirable

• please see attached job description

Experience

Essential

• please see attached job description

Desirable

• please see attached job description

Additional Criteria

Essential

• please see attached job description

Desirable

• please see attached job description

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

An Exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Rheumatology Specialist Nurse based in Aintree Hospital.

Candidates should be committed to the provision of high quality patient care, be highly motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic and demonstrate excellent communication skills. They must also be committed to education and support more junior Band 6 Rheumatology Specialist Nurse colleagues.

Main duties of the job

This role involves managing patients through the assessment and treatment stages of their rheumatological disease.

About us

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-338-26

Job locations

Aintree Hospital

Lower Ln, Fazakerley, Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities include:-

Providing education, advice and monitoring for patients with a wide range of rheumatological autoimmune diseases.On-going surveillance and efficacy assessment of disease management with appropriate medical intervention.Undertake nurse lead clinics.Assisting with associated research studies.Liaising with the local and regional multi-disciplinary teams.

Providing support for both patients and their families in both the hospital and community setting.

Applicants should have a 1st level degree and ideally be working towards V300 independent prescribing, and MSc / ANP level qualification and have recent experience in the management of patients with a wide range of rheumatological conditions. Applicants must also have the knowledge and skills to monitor patients on immunosuppressive and cytotoxic medication. Clinical assessment and independent nurse prescribing is essential for this role.

Job description Job responsibilities The main responsibilities include:- Providing education, advice and monitoring for patients with a wide range of rheumatological autoimmune diseases.On-going surveillance and efficacy assessment of disease management with appropriate medical intervention.Undertake nurse lead clinics.Assisting with associated research studies.Liaising with the local and regional multi-disciplinary teams. Providing support for both patients and their families in both the hospital and community setting. Applicants should have a 1st level degree and ideally be working towards V300 independent prescribing, and MSc / ANP level qualification and have recent experience in the management of patients with a wide range of rheumatological conditions. Applicants must also have the knowledge and skills to monitor patients on immunosuppressive and cytotoxic medication. Clinical assessment and independent nurse prescribing is essential for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Midwife
• Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality
• Recognised Teaching Qualification
• First Degree

Desirable

• Research qualification
• Recordable specialist qualification
• Masters
• Independent Nurse Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable Post-Reg. experience
• Evidence of undertaking the relevant speciality successfully at Band 6
• Extensive clinical experience
• Evidence of the application of management / leadership skills and managing staff
• Involvement in audit

Desirable

• Experience as Specialist Sister
• Participation in research
• Management qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth specialist knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Teaching / assessment skills
• Organisation and negotiation skills
• Effective communicator
• Leadership & motivation skills
• Evidence of audit and change management ability
• Computer literate
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Root Cause Analysis

Desirable

• Evidence of leading and facilitating change
• ECDL

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse / Midwife Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality Recognised Teaching Qualification First Degree Desirable Research qualification Recordable specialist qualification Masters Independent Nurse Prescriber Experience Essential Demonstrable Post-Reg. experience Evidence of undertaking the relevant speciality successfully at Band 6 Extensive clinical experience Evidence of the application of management / leadership skills and managing staff Involvement in audit Desirable Experience as Specialist Sister Participation in research Management qualification Knowledge Essential In depth specialist knowledge Skills Essential Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills Effective communicator Leadership & motivation skills Evidence of audit and change management ability Computer literate Ability to motivate self and others Root Cause Analysis Desirable Evidence of leading and facilitating change ECDL

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Lower Ln, Fazakerley, Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Lower Ln, Fazakerley, Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Only Post CCT applicants Need Apply

Post CCT Clinical Fellow in General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon

This post is available from December 2026 for 1 year

Main duties of the job

Only Post CCT applicants Need Apply

The post holder will be expected to carry out surgery, as well as provide expertise in the diagnosis, assessment and on-going management of oesophagogastric cancer and general surgery patients.

This one year programmed in General and Upper GI will provided training and experience in all aspects of care for patients.

the postholder will be supervised by Mr Tarig Abdelrahman, Lead Consultant Surgeon for Upper GI and will work with the Upper GI Surgeons associated with the programme.

On completion of this programme it is anticipated that the trainee will have skills appropriate to a Surgeon with a special interest in Upper GI.

The one year programme is based at the University Hospital of Wales. The post is subject to review after six months and continuation in the post is dependent upon satisfactory performance.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Fellow in General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery)

Refer to Personal Specification and Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oCCT in Upper GI (or within 6 months at time from interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• FRCS
• Postgraduate degree in Surgery

Desirable

• Intercalated Degree
• Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
• Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course

Experience

Essential

• Clinical UGI experience
• Completed CCST/CESR or equivalent
• Experience of on call duties at middle grade level
• Postgraduate level training in General Surgery and UGI Surgery

Desirable

• Experience of UGI surgery in a tertiary unit
• Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
• Experience in resectional and benign Upper GI

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
• Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Up to date with current medical practices
• Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
• Research and interests relevant to specialty

Desirable

• Audit
• Teaching

Attitude / Aptitude / Personal characteristics

Essential

• Motivated and efficient
• Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
• Flexible, caring and hard working
• Values aligned to those of the Health Board
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Other requirements

Essential

• Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
• Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent

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).

Job summary

The GP Services Manager is responsible for the operational management of our clinical services, ensuring delivery of high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.

Working closely with Directors, clinical leads and partner organisations, the post holder will lead workforce planning, service performance, patient access and regulatory compliance. The role will support the development of innovative and sustainable models of care that improve access, address health inequalities and meet the needs of local communities.

Main duties of the job

Service Operations and Delivery

Provide operational leadership for Leasowe Medical Practice and the GP service at the UrgentTreatment Centre.

Ensure services are appropriately staffed, resourced and organised to meet patient demand.

Monitor service capacity, activity, patient flow and waiting times, implementing solutions whererequired.

Oversee appointment, triage and access systems to ensure timely and equitable patient care.

Manage operational pressures, including workforce shortages, increased demand and servicedisruption.

With the wider leadership team, develop and implement operational policies, procedures andpathways that support safe and effective service delivery.

Ensure effective communication and collaboration between clinical and administrative teams.

Contribute to budget management, resource planning and financial sustainability.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value for money while maintaining service quality andsafety.

About us

One Wirral CIC is a not-for-profit organisation committed to reducing health inequalities through collaboration across Wirral. Working alongside health, social care and VCFSE partners, One Wirral CIC delivers a range of clinical, health and wellbeing services focused on improving outcomes for local communities.

The GP Services Manager will provide operational leadership across clinical services, with primary responsibility for Leasowe Medical Practice (3,000 patients) and the GP service based at the Urgent Treatment Centre. The post holder will ensure services are safe, effective, patient-centred and compliant with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 a year Pro-rata 30 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0644-26-0006

Job locations

One Wirral CIC

2 Oxton Road

Birkenhead

Wirral

CH41 2QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Service Operations and Delivery

Provide operational leadership for Leasowe Medical Practice and the GP service at the UrgentTreatment Centre.

Ensure services are appropriately staffed, resourced and organised to meet patient demand.

Monitor service capacity, activity, patient flow and waiting times, implementing solutions whererequired.

Oversee appointment, triage and access systems to ensure timely and equitable patient care.

Manage operational pressures, including workforce shortages, increased demand and servicedisruption.

With the wider leadership team, develop and implement operational policies, procedures andpathways that support safe and effective service delivery.

Ensure effective communication and collaboration between clinical and administrative teams.

Contribute to budget management, resource planning and financial sustainability.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value for money while maintaining service quality andsafety.

2. Governance, Quality and Patient Safety

Work with clinical leads to promote high standards of clinical governance, patient safety and qualityimprovement.

Ensure robust arrangements are in place for incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns and riskmanagement.

Support investigations and ensure learning is embedded into practice and service development.

Contribute to audits, service reviews and quality improvement programmes.

Monitor risks and ensure appropriate mitigating actions are implemented.

Promote a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.

Ensure patient feedback and experience are routinely used to improve services.

3. Compliance and Assurance

Maintain compliance with CQC standards, NHS contractual requirements and organisational policies.

Ensure services are inspection-ready and supported by appropriate evidence and documentation.

Monitor delivery against service specifications, contractual targets and agreed standards.

Implement and monitor actions arising from audits, inspections and external reviews.

4. Workforce Leadership and Management

Lead and support multidisciplinary teams, fostering a positive and inclusive working culture.

Ensure effective workforce planning, rota management and appropriate skill mix across services.

Support recruitment, induction, appraisal, supervision and staff development.

Manage attendance, conduct and performance issues in accordance with organisational policies.

Promote staff wellbeing, engagement and effective team working.

Support development of new roles and workforce models aligned to service needs.

7. Information Governance, Premises and Health & Safety

Ensure compliance with information governance, data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Promote effective use of digital systems and accurate recording of clinical and operational information.

Support the effective use of technology to improve patient access and service delivery.

Ensure clinical environments are safe, appropriately equipped and fit for purpose.

Support business continuity, infection prevention and control, and emergency preparednessarrangements.

Escalate premises, equipment or safety issues that may impact patient care or staff wellbeing.

8. Partnership Working

Develop strong relationships across One Wirral CIC, primary care, NHS organisations, commissionersand community partners.

Represent One Wirral CIC at meetings and forums as required.

Contribute to organisational learning by sharing expertise, innovation and good practice.

Job description Job responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesService Operations and Delivery Provide operational leadership for Leasowe Medical Practice and the GP service at the UrgentTreatment Centre. Ensure services are appropriately staffed, resourced and organised to meet patient demand. Monitor service capacity, activity, patient flow and waiting times, implementing solutions whererequired. Oversee appointment, triage and access systems to ensure timely and equitable patient care. Manage operational pressures, including workforce shortages, increased demand and servicedisruption. With the wider leadership team, develop and implement operational policies, procedures andpathways that support safe and effective service delivery. Ensure effective communication and collaboration between clinical and administrative teams. Contribute to budget management, resource planning and financial sustainability. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value for money while maintaining service quality andsafety.2. Governance, Quality and Patient Safety Work with clinical leads to promote high standards of clinical governance, patient safety and qualityimprovement. Ensure robust arrangements are in place for incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns and riskmanagement. Support investigations and ensure learning is embedded into practice and service development. Contribute to audits, service reviews and quality improvement programmes. Monitor risks and ensure appropriate mitigating actions are implemented. Promote a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement. Ensure patient feedback and experience are routinely used to improve services.3. Compliance and Assurance Maintain compliance with CQC standards, NHS contractual requirements and organisational policies. Ensure services are inspection-ready and supported by appropriate evidence and documentation. Monitor delivery against service specifications, contractual targets and agreed standards. Implement and monitor actions arising from audits, inspections and external reviews.4. Workforce Leadership and Management Lead and support multidisciplinary teams, fostering a positive and inclusive working culture. Ensure effective workforce planning, rota management and appropriate skill mix across services. Support recruitment, induction, appraisal, supervision and staff development. Manage attendance, conduct and performance issues in accordance with organisational policies. Promote staff wellbeing, engagement and effective team working. Support development of new roles and workforce models aligned to service needs.7. Information Governance, Premises and Health & Safety Ensure compliance with information governance, data protection and confidentiality requirements. Promote effective use of digital systems and accurate recording of clinical and operational information. Support the effective use of technology to improve patient access and service delivery. Ensure clinical environments are safe, appropriately equipped and fit for purpose. Support business continuity, infection prevention and control, and emergency preparednessarrangements. Escalate premises, equipment or safety issues that may impact patient care or staff wellbeing.8. Partnership Working Develop strong relationships across One Wirral CIC, primary care, NHS organisations, commissionersand community partners. Represent One Wirral CIC at meetings and forums as required. Contribute to organisational learning by sharing expertise, innovation and good practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Strong understanding of healthcare operations and service management.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement.
• Understanding of CQC and NHS regulatory requirements.
• workforce leadership and multidisciplinary team working.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse data, lead change and improve performance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and escalate risks appropriately.
• Strong IT and digital literacy.

Desirable

• Personal Qualities
• Commitment to improving patient outcomes and reducing health inequalities.
• Collaborative, solution-focused and professional approach.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, adaptable and responsive to changing priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and organisational values.

Qualifications

Essential

• Operational management experience within a healthcare setting.
• Management of multidisciplinary teams.
• Workforce planning, rota management and staff development.
• Performance and service management.
• Governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Risk, incident and complaints management.
• Using data to drive service improvement.
• Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations and service management.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement.
• Understanding of CQC and NHS regulatory requirements.
• Workforce leadership and multidisciplinary team working.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse data, lead change and improve performance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and escalate risks appropriately.
• Strong IT and digital literacy.

Desirable

• Primary care or general practice management.
• Urgent care, community healthcare or UTC services.
• CQC-regulated services.
• NHS commissioning and contractual frameworks
• Budget management and financial monitoring
• Relevant healthcare qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Essential

• This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check appropriate to the duties of the role. The level of DBS check will be
• determined in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational requirements.

Person Specification Experience Essential Strong understanding of healthcare operations and service management. Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement. Understanding of CQC and NHS regulatory requirements. workforce leadership and multidisciplinary team working. Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyse data, lead change and improve performance. Ability to manage competing priorities and escalate risks appropriately. Strong IT and digital literacy. Desirable Personal Qualities Commitment to improving patient outcomes and reducing health inequalities. Collaborative, solution-focused and professional approach. Strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Resilient, adaptable and responsive to changing priorities. Commitment to continuous improvement and organisational values. Qualifications Essential Operational management experience within a healthcare setting. Management of multidisciplinary teams. Workforce planning, rota management and staff development. Performance and service management. Governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Risk, incident and complaints management. Using data to drive service improvement. Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong understanding of healthcare operations and service management. Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement. Understanding of CQC and NHS regulatory requirements. Workforce leadership and multidisciplinary team working. Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyse data, lead change and improve performance. Ability to manage competing priorities and escalate risks appropriately. Strong IT and digital literacy. Desirable Primary care or general practice management. Urgent care, community healthcare or UTC services. CQC-regulated services. NHS commissioning and contractual frameworks Budget management and financial monitoring Relevant healthcare qualification. Disclosure and Barring Service Essential This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check appropriate to the duties of the role. The level of DBS check will be determined in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational requirements.

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

One Wirral CIC

Address

One Wirral CIC

2 Oxton Road

Birkenhead

Wirral

CH41 2QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

One Wirral CIC

Address

One Wirral CIC

2 Oxton Road

Birkenhead

Wirral

CH41 2QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled phlebotomist to join our dedicated GP Practice. In this role, you will provide high-quality patient care and support our clinical team in delivering essential services to our local community.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a fabulous team and to help us support our patients.

We are flexible with regard to hours and the role could be full time or part time, please state in your application which is your preference.

Main duties of the job

Performing venepuncture and blood sampling.

Supporting clinicians with patient care and administrative duties as required

Development into a HCA role if mutually agreeable after an agreed timeframe.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties, which may be requested from time-to-time.

About us

Our Practice Team consists of 5 GP Partners, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses & HCAs, we have a very supportive and enthusiastic management team and excellent reception and administrative team. We use the SystmOne clinical System and are a well-established Training Practice for GP Registrars and Medical Students. We are a recognised teaching practice for medical students from the University of Nottingham.

We are part of Ashfield North PCN and work collaboratively across our Network area. Our Primary Care Network team consists of Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Mental Health Practitioners and a Pharmacy Technician, plus access to social prescribing team.

As well as providing General Practice services to our practice population of 12,000, we also run the Mid-Notts Community Microsuction Clinic.

Our premises are modern, and purpose built with onsite parking.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Perform venepuncture and other blood sampling procedures safely and accurately.

Measure and record patient blood pressure and other vital signs.

Support clinicians during patient consultations and procedures as required.

Maintain accurate patient records in line with practice policies and data protection regulations.

Assist with the smooth running of clinical areas, including preparation and stock management of clinical equipment.

Work flexibly to meet service needs.

Participate in training and professional development activities as required.

Stock management including ordering

Safety checks including stock check and fridge temperature monitoring

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic IT skills and experience of electronic record systems.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently when appropriate

Desirable

• Relevant phlebotomy experience
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, preferred but not essential
• Experience in primary care/general practice or a similar setting.
• Competency in venepuncture,

Additional Skills

Essential

• Ability to engage successfully with all patients
• Requirement to follow infection control and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Patient-focused and compassionate.
• Professional and trustworthy.
• Respectful and inclusive.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Committed to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

Essential

• * Relevant phlebotomy experience.
• * NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, preferred but not essential
• *Experience in primary care/general practice or a similar clinical setting.
• *Competency in venepuncture.

Desirable

• *GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• *Previous experience working as a phlebotomist in a healthcare setting.
• *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• *Caring, compassionate, and professional approach to patient care.
• *Good IT and administrative skills.
• *Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements

Job summary

A post is available in the Histopathology Department. This post presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy modern teaching hospital laboratory. The department has a workload of around 80 000 surgical requests per year and covers a wide range of routine and specialised services.

The immunocytochemistry section processes over 60 000 routine diagnostic slides per year as well as carrying out immunohistochemistry companion diagnostics and skin immunofluorescence.

The section also undertakes a number of solid tumour molecular diagnostics including single point PCR analysis, FISH and CISH.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a committed team of office, laboratory and Consultant Pathologist staff. The department encourages active professional development and further educational activities. The service is expanding Biomedical Scientist advanced dissection and Biomedical Scientist reporting roles. The service is also currently developing digital pathology reporting, and is progressing towards full digital reporting. We also use CEREBRO specimen tracking system.

If you do not meet the criteria for the band 7 job role, we will also consider applications from candidates with the IBMS specialist Diploma (Histopathology) or equivalent, who are working towards the essential qualifications for the band 7 job description, and who meet the other essential criteria for the role. You will start in a band 6 role working in the immunohistochemistry service until the band 7 essential qualification criteria is met. This will be expected to be completed within an agreed timeframe.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Work as a senior specialist BMS in the immunocytochemistry/molecular pathology services.

2 .Carry out and report solid tumour PCR analyses

3 .Screen and report breast cancer HER2 FISH cases4. Carry out audits and appraisals and sickness monitoring procedures.

5. Participate in service development

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Specialist Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Has developed advanced specialist technical knowledge in the field of immunocytochemistry along with knowledge and understanding of pathological conditions, the application of immunocytochemical procedures in diagnosis and treatment of disease, knowledge and recognition of normal/abnormal tissues microscopically.
• Has advanced specialist knowledge of histopathology techniques/procedures.
• Has a working understanding of companion diagnostic testing and its delivery.

Desirable

• Has a working understanding of current molecular testing strategies within cellular pathology laboratories.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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).