Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking GP practice.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours across 5 days, providing consistent ANP cover throughout the working week. You will work as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, managing patients with acute and minor illness, assessing undifferentiated presentations, prescribing where appropriate and supporting the delivery of high-quality same-day care.

We are a busy practice, but one with a strong team ethos and a real focus on providing accessible, personalised care for our patients. You will have the autonomy to manage your own clinical workload while having the support of an experienced GP, nursing and wider practice team.

We are looking for someone who is confident, approachable and enjoys working collaboratively in General Practice. In return, we offer a supportive working environment, competitive salary and a range of additional staff benefits, with opportunities to develop your role within the practice.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and minor illness.
• Independently manage undifferentiated clinical presentations.
• Prescribe medication within scope of practice.
• Request and interpret appropriate investigations.
• Provide treatment, advice, onward referral and safety-netting.
• Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and work in accordance with practice policies and clinical guidelines.
• Support the delivery of safe, effective and responsive General Practice services.

About us

St Andrews Medical Centre is a large, friendly and forward-thinking GP practice in Eccles, caring for around 16,000 patients. We have a well-established multidisciplinary team including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, GP Assistants, care coordinators and an experienced administration team.

We are proud of the service we provide and of the feedback we receive from our patients. The practice performs very strongly in the national GP Patient Survey, ranking highly locally across Salford and Greater Manchester, and we maintain an excellent Google rating with hundreds of patient reviews. Our Friends and Family Test feedback is also consistently very positive.

We are busy, but have a strong team ethos and genuinely support one another. We focus on accessible, personalised patient care and encourage our clinicians to work autonomously while having the support of an experienced clinical team around them.

We value our staff, encourage development and welcome new ideas. Benefits include private healthcare, NHS car scheme, onsite gym, free parking and NHS Pension Scheme membership where eligible.

We are looking for someone who wants to become part of the team and contribute to the continued development of a successful and highly regarded practice.

Job summary

Location: The Harley Street Clinic, London

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience, plus benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Breast Cancer Care team at The Harley Street Clinic, part of HCA Healthcare UK.

As a Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting patients throughout their breast cancer pathway, providing expert clinical advice, emotional support, education, and advocacy. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals with both early and advanced breast cancer.

This role offers the opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading cancer services, providing outstanding care in a supportive and progressive environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Act as a key worker for patients with breast cancer, ensuring continuity of care throughout their treatment journey.
• Provide specialist nursing advice, support and education to patients, relatives and carers.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Support patients in making informed decisions regarding treatment options and ongoing care.
• Manage patients with complex physical, psychological and emotional needs.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to treatment planning.
• Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to service development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Act as a patient advocate and provide holistic care at all stages of the breast cancer pathway.

About us

At HCA Healthcare UK, our mission is simple: above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

The Breast CNS team is a highly collaborative and supportive group of specialist clinicians dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients and their families. We work across The Harley Street Clinic campus and satellite locations, benefiting from access to advanced diagnostics, innovative treatments, and leading clinical expertise.

We are committed to supporting professional growth and recognise the vital role Clinical Nurse Specialists play in delivering outstanding patient care. We provide opportunities for ongoing learning, development and career progression.

Our culture is built around the values of:

• Recognising and valuing every individual
• Treating everyone with kindness and compassion
• Acting with honesty, integrity and fairness
• Promoting loyalty, respect and dignity

Job summary

The Clinical Research Fellow will be a part of the rheumatology research team, working alongside King's College London colleagues in the Centre for Rheumatic Disease Clinical Trials Group. The team facilitates the delivery of a range of commercial, non-commercial, and academic studies that are undertaken by clinicians within the Rheumatology Department. The focus of the clinical research is on rheumatic disease and includes the evaluation of current treatments and practices, as well as the investigation of the efficacy and effectiveness of new treatments. The post holder will be responsible for clinical oversight with a particular focus on clinical care and patient safety, supported by the lead investigators and more senior clinical research fellow colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• Act as sub-investigator as part of a multidisciplinary team for commercial and non-commercial clinical research studies, delivering those studies safely, on time and to target, complying with the regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records (paper and electronic) as required by regulatory authorities, Sponsors and local policies.
• Work with the Kings College London departmental Clinical Studies Manager and Senior Trials coordinator, and trust employed Clinical Research support staff to ensure that the team is delivering on both the commercial and non-commercial study portfolio targets.

About us

The Clinical Research Fellow will report on a day-to-day basis to Professor James Galloway, and work with the Senior Trials Coordinator and Clinical Studies Manager to identify priority trial activity to be delivered. Line management support will also be provided by the Clinical Research Facility Manager.

The postholder will work closely with other Clinical Research Fellows in the department, as well as Clinical Research Practitioners and Research Nurses.

Job summary

Liver Research Nurse - Band 6

£47,951 - £56,863 Inclusive of HCAS Per annum

Fixed Term 2 year contract - Full time 37.5 hours per week

The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating an agreed portfolio of non-commercial and commercial clinical trials. Responsibilities will include setting up clinical trials; identifying patients through MDT's/screening notes and increasing referrals through the data base; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients and data entry. This patient population requires input from a compassionate and caring research professional, with experience caring for and managing patients with cancer; including working with the wider MDT to co-ordinate patient care.

For multi-centre trials led at KCH, the post holder will also be expected to support investigators and their teams at recruiting sites.

The post holder will work closely with the Liver Research Manager, Senior Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Coordinator, medical staff, the Clinical Nurse Specialist Teams, the transplant co-ordinators, radiologists and the pharmacy team.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the Senior Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Coordinator to manage a caseload of patients, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.
• Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• With other members of the healthcare team, ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry in any clinical trial programme.
• Assist in consenting, randomising, allocating of treatment of patients.
• Evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trial entry, co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to trial protocol.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job summary

The Contracting function is embedded within a very well-led Finance Department that offers fantastic opportunities for training and career growth. The team provides a highly effective and responsive contracts management service, ensuring compliance with the National NHS Standard Contract Terms and Conditions, identifying and mitigating contractual risks (to minimise Trust's exposure), whilst delivering its operations in line with organisational values and objectives.

Day-to-day team function involves developing, negotiating and agreeing NHS patient-treatment contracts on behalf of the Trust, providing ongoing contract management by proactively monitoring and managing contract performance to ensure maximum income recovery (on income generating contracts) and value for money (on expenditure contracts).

The successful candidate will bring a high level of expertise to the management of the Trust's contracting process and act as the main interface with Commissioners. The role will ensure Trust compliance with all contractual obligations, interpret, advise and implement national guidance in respect of the National Tariff. Furthermore, the post-holder will manage complex and challenging discussions with internal and external stakeholders regarding a range of commissioned activities, lead team projects end-to-end, support tender development and engage commissioners in local service developments.

Main duties of the job

NHS Contracting

Develop and implement a Trust Contracting Strategy in conjunction with the Head of Contracts and colleagues across the Trust.

Be the Trust's expert on commissioned Services, The National Tariff and the NHS Operating Framework ensuring that key staff are fully briefed, and implement, where required, changes mandated by national guidance.

Manage day-to-day relationships with commissioners and ensure responses to any activity or performance issues raised are both timely and coordinated.

Responsible for the production of Contract proposals and that subsequent sign off with commissioners is in line with national timetables, ensuring that funded activity levels are robust and enable the Trust to meet national Access targets.

Ensure timely production and distribution of monthly contract monitoring reports to Commissioners and, working with Operational leads, to respond to issues from commissioners on contract performance.

Develop contract workshops for key Trust user groups to improve the levels of understanding, increase transparency and improve engagement of NHS Contracts.

Manage and co-ordinate communication over policies and performance targets between commissioners and Trust clinical services, including understanding the clinical implications of managing particular services and making judgements about when activity management is appropriate.

Please refer to the job description for full details.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job summary

Job Summary

(1) To provide discharge support service for identified cohort of patients at King's College HospitalDenmark Hill (2) To provide a single point of access and to proactively support patients on waiting lists to ensure thatthey have access to the right advice, information and materials to help them 'wait well' (3) To manage the performance of the team delivering care navigation and discharge support

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To establish and oversee discharge support service for identified cohort of patients at King's College Hospital Denmark Hill 1.1 To develop ways of working, communication materials and standard operating procedures for elective communication pathway and discharge support for staff and volunteers 1.2 To work closely with the discharge coordinators at Denmark Hill to review/ triage incoming requests for support 1.3 To engage with eligible patients prior to their discharge from hospital to understand their support needs to manage individual health and wellbeing needs 1.4 To manage personal caseload, carrying out duties and delivering service and outcomes as specified in the relevant Standard Operating Procedures 1.5 To deploy resources available to complete basic tasks that support timely discharge of eligible patients. These may include but not limited to: ? collecting, copying keys ? food shopping ? checking safety of property prior to discharge ? activating pendant alarms ? accepting equipment deliveries ? liaising with family/ friends on behalf of patients? signposting to support available within community 1.6 If necessary, to provide ongoing support tailored to individual needs for up to 4 weeks, including a telephone call or home visit within 72 hours of the patient discharge 1.7 To train, support and deploy volunteers within the hospital and in the community

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum, including high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-8059465-A

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

2. To provide a single point of access and to proactively support patients on waiting lists toensure that they have access to the right advice, information and materials to help them waitwell 2.1 To triage incoming calls, using a risk assessment framework and initiate appropriate responseaccording to protocols and individual pathways, using good communication skills, basic clinicalawareness and appropriate tools and procedures, liaising as appropriate when non routine and refercomplex decisions to the team for assessment and review 2.2 To provide basic telephone advice and refer on or signpost to other sources of support. 2.3 To support the team, including staff and volunteers, to make pre-planned outbound telephone callsto patients to support with completion of pre-assessment questionnaires and to assess ongoingneeds to enable a proactive prevention approach2.4 To demonstrate the ability to recognise and respond appropriately when faced with a suddendeterioration or an emergency situation, alerting the team or enabling rapid response as appropriate2.5 To communicate and signpost to appropriate needs related information. To guide patients throughthe use of self-assessment resources, where available. 2.6 To support patients to access appropriate information and support, by signposting to a range ofsupport services and take an approach which helps people to self-manage where appropriate2.7 To encourage and support active and healthy lifestyle choices 2.8 To coach patients and carers to understand what signs, symptoms or situations to be aware of thatwould indicate concern and how to make contact when they feel that their condition or needs havechanged, including what to do out of hours2.9 When required, to support the delivery of an effective MyChart support

For detailed job description and main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the documents attached.

Please note that due to anticipated high demand, this vacancy may close before the advertised deadline.

Job description Job responsibilities 2. To provide a single point of access and to proactively support patients on waiting lists toensure that they have access to the right advice, information and materials to help them waitwell 2.1 To triage incoming calls, using a risk assessment framework and initiate appropriate responseaccording to protocols and individual pathways, using good communication skills, basic clinicalawareness and appropriate tools and procedures, liaising as appropriate when non routine and refercomplex decisions to the team for assessment and review 2.2 To provide basic telephone advice and refer on or signpost to other sources of support. 2.3 To support the team, including staff and volunteers, to make pre-planned outbound telephone callsto patients to support with completion of pre-assessment questionnaires and to assess ongoingneeds to enable a proactive prevention approach2.4 To demonstrate the ability to recognise and respond appropriately when faced with a suddendeterioration or an emergency situation, alerting the team or enabling rapid response as appropriate2.5 To communicate and signpost to appropriate needs related information. To guide patients throughthe use of self-assessment resources, where available. 2.6 To support patients to access appropriate information and support, by signposting to a range ofsupport services and take an approach which helps people to self-manage where appropriate2.7 To encourage and support active and healthy lifestyle choices 2.8 To coach patients and carers to understand what signs, symptoms or situations to be aware of thatwould indicate concern and how to make contact when they feel that their condition or needs havechanged, including what to do out of hours2.9 When required, to support the delivery of an effective MyChart support For detailed job description and main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the documents attached. Please note that due to anticipated high demand, this vacancy may close before the advertised deadline.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Master's level in relevant health related subject/ professional qualification; or graduate with significant experience and evidence of working at this level
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Conflict resolution training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within complaints or in a customer facing role with track record of answering and resolving queries over the phone
• Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services
• Experience of dealing with highly-charged and emotional situations that involve patients, relatives, carers and the public
• Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams

Desirable

• Experience of managing teams and a track record of delivering against Key Performance Indicators in a highly pressured environment

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Educated to Master's level in relevant health related subject/ professional qualification; or graduate with significant experience and evidence of working at this level Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Conflict resolution training Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant experience of working within complaints or in a customer facing role with track record of answering and resolving queries over the phone Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services Experience of dealing with highly-charged and emotional situations that involve patients, relatives, carers and the public Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams Desirable Experience of managing teams and a track record of delivering against Key Performance Indicators in a highly pressured environment

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Bright Sparks Day Nursery + Pre-school, operated by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at Orpington Hospital, provides childcare for the children of staff working at all sites of the Hospital. The nursery is open from 7:00am to 6:30pm and caters for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

We seek a qualified early years professional with excellent communication skills, who enjoys working with children and their families and who has demonstrable experience of being a dedicated, enthusiastic, empathetic and skilled early years educator.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible to the Nursery Manager for delivering full day care in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2025. You will also be accountable to the group supervisors for supporting children's learning and development through practices aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with all colleagues, support the key person system and take an active role in planning, reviewing, and developing children's individual learning journeys.

The role also involves engaging in ongoing professional development and promoting best practices that enhance outcomes for children and families. Along with all who work at the nursery you will take proactive responsibility for monitoring health and safety within the nursery, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, completing risk assessments, and maintaining accurate records.

If you are passionate about teaching early years and committed to creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for young children, we would love to hear from you

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and well-motivated GP to join our team. We currently have approximately 10,000 patients, the management team are also responsible for a further two practices (Mayflower Medical Practice and Field Road Surgery) who have approximately 7,000 and 10,000 patients each.

What we can offer candidates:

• Highly competitive rate of pay
• Payment of defence union fee
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 1 weeks study leave
• Professional development and support including sponsored acquisition of clinical skills which benefit our patients and enhance the GP
• Flexibility with working hours and days
• Provide strong mentorship for newly qualified or recruited staff including GPs
• Fortnightly clinical meetings

The successful candidate will be expected to cover at occasionally at another site.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

About us

About the practice:

• The practice has a Good rating
• High QOF achievements
• Based in a purpose built building with generously sized consulting rooms.
• Uses Systm1
• The practice has a full-time pharmacist supported by a network pharmacist who is responsible for medicines management and workflow which reduces GP workload.
• We are member of a proactive primary care network and Primary Care Doncaster.
• Host both student nurses and medical students with aspirations to become a postgraduate GP training practice.

• Excellent transport links and an abundance of free car parking.

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivatedMedicines Optimisation Technicianto join our expanding Locality Medicines Optimisation (LMO) Team across Kent and Medway.

This is an exciting opportunity for registered Pharmacy Technicians who are passionate about improving patient outcomes through effective medicines optimisation and collaborative working within primary care settings.

As part of the LMO Team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the Medicines Optimisation Strategy, helping to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of the local population. Working closely with GP practices, prescribers and multidisciplinary teams, you will support the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines while delivering high-quality patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

• Support the training and development of administrators, PCN teams, and primary care staff to promote safe, effective, and efficient medicines-related processes.
• Undertake cost-effective medication reviews, audits, and prescribing switches, balancing patient-centred care with NHS resources and budgets.
• Conduct medicines safety audits and review patients in line with local and national guidance, policies, and safety alerts.
• Support pharmacists and Lead Medicines Optimisation Technicians in delivering medicines optimisation priorities, including QIPP and medicines safety initiatives.
• Work with GP practices and Primary Care Networks to improve medicines optimisation processes and support the implementation of medicines incentive schemes.
• Provide advice on the sourcing, procurement, and safe management of medicines where appropriate.
• Manage and prioritise own workload effectively to meet agreed objectives and deadlines.
• Support the planning, delivery, and monitoring of projects and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with a range of healthcare professionals, organisations, and stakeholders.
• Contribute as a key member of the Medicines Optimisation Team, fostering strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Utilise and maintain medicines optimisation systems and databases, including prescribing data, cost-saving metrics, and patient outcome information.

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

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Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

846-8158593-TS-A

Job locations

Trinity House 110-120 Upper Pemberton Kennington Ashford TN25 4AZ

Kennington Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Working within a primary care setting desirable

Attributes

Essential

• Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
• A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible.

Competencies

Essential

• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands

Desirable

• Skills for supporting project management
• Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
• Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Working within a primary care setting desirable Attributes Essential Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible. Competencies Essential Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Desirable Skills for supporting project management Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets. Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trinity House 110-120 Upper Pemberton Kennington Ashford TN25 4AZ

Kennington Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trinity House 110-120 Upper Pemberton Kennington Ashford TN25 4AZ

Kennington Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

Our Health Visiting Service delivers the Healthy Child Programme, supporting families with babies and children under five to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes. Working closely with parents, carers and partner organisations, we provide advice, guidance and practical support on a wide range of topics, including child development, healthy growth, breastfeeding, nutrition, immunisations, emotional wellbeing, parenting challenges, accident prevention and safeguarding.

As part of the Tunbridge Wells Health Visiting Team, you will be based in Tunbridge Wells, covering Paddock Wood and Cranbrook. You'll support children and families in their local communities, delivering clinics and services from children's centres and community venues. We are a friendly, supportive team committed to reducing health inequalities, empowering families and helping children thrive.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of local families while working as part of a passionate and dedicated public health team.

Main duties of the job

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

As a Public Health Assistant, you'll work alongside Health Visitors and Senior Public Health Assistants to support the delivery of services for children and families across Ashford. You'll build positive relationships with families, providing practical support, health promotion and guidance to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.

Your day-to-day activities may include completing universal health and wellbeing reviews for children aged 9-12 months and 2-2 1/2 years, assessing development using the Ages and Stages Questionnaires, weighing and measuring babies and children, and supporting the delivery of Healthy Child Clinics.

You'll also provide information and advice to families, promote the importance of play and early learning, and signpost parents and carers to local services, children's centres, community organisations and support groups.

If you're passionate about working with families, enjoy meeting new people and want a role where every day brings variety and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

Explore KCHFTcareer pathways

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

846-8246992-UJ

Job locations

Birchlands Business Centre

Tunbridge Wells,

TN2 5HU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications, training and experience

Essential

• You will have either: A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or you will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.
• In addition you will also have Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths)
• You'll need to have recent experience of child development gained through education, work experience or previous employment.
• A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country

Desirable

• You may also have the Care Certificate, but if not, we will support you to achieve this within the first 3 months of starting

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• You will need to have a customer focussed approach
• Provide clients and their families with the best possible experience
• You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases
• You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a public health assistant
• You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate

Person Specification Qualifications, training and experience Essential You will have either: A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or you will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience. In addition you will also have Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths) You'll need to have recent experience of child development gained through education, work experience or previous employment. A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country Desirable You may also have the Care Certificate, but if not, we will support you to achieve this within the first 3 months of starting Knowledge and skills Essential You will need to have a customer focussed approach Provide clients and their families with the best possible experience You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a public health assistant You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birchlands Business Centre

Tunbridge Wells,

TN2 5HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birchlands Business Centre

Tunbridge Wells,

TN2 5HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Catering Assistant at Tonbridge Cottage Hospital with a requirement to clean inpatient and clinical areas when service needs require. This post is for 37.5 hours per week, working a 2 week rotapattern, alternate weekends with shifts between 7am to 7pm.Experience within the Commercial Catering industry is welcomed.

Your hourly rate in this role will be £12.92. Weekends and Bank Holidays attract enhanced rates of pay.

Working for KCHFT has many benefits for all of our staff which include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Your annual leave entitlement increases with length of service.
• Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension scheme (opt out available)
• Access to NHS discounts and access to Blue Light card discounts

We encourage you to call us here at Tonbridge Cottage Hospital on 01732 376820 for more information, or to arrange a time to come in and see us, meet the team and receive support with your application.Jo Hammerton, would love to hear from you on 07984557624 or email [email protected] else you can chat to our recruitment team on 0300 123 2072 or email [email protected].

Main duties of the job

This is primarily a hands-on catering position where you will learn all the back-ground skills and knowledge toenable you to complete the role, e.g. food preparation and cooking, allergens and other dietary requirements,completion of HACCP paperwork, equipment training and waste management. Preparing and cookingnutritious meals for patients and staff, along with a robust cleaning down process throughout the shift.Full training will be provided for the cleaning aspect of this role.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

Explore KCHFTcareer pathways

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

846-8294829-UJ

Job locations

Tonbridge Cottage Hospital

Tonbridge

TN11 0NE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food service qualification or equivalent
• Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a similar role
• Experience of working as part of a team

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of good hygiene and health and safety practices
• Basic computer skills

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation
• Can work as part of a team and on their own initiative
• Able to carry out manual tasks

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 2 Food service qualification or equivalent Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy Experience Essential Experience of working in a similar role Experience of working as part of a team Knowledge Essential Understanding of good hygiene and health and safety practices Basic computer skills Skills & Abilities Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills Attention to detail and presentation Can work as part of a team and on their own initiative Able to carry out manual tasks

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tonbridge Cottage Hospital

Tonbridge

TN11 0NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tonbridge Cottage Hospital

Tonbridge

TN11 0NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional senior clinical leader to join our executive team as Senior Deputy Chief Medical and Outcomes Officer and Director of Clinical Commissioning. This is a high-profile strategic role providing clinical leadership across commissioning, outcomes improvement, quality, service transformation and acute care delivery.

Acting as the principal deputy to the Chief Medical and Outcomes Officer, you will play a leading role in shaping strategic commissioning decisions, driving clinically led transformation and ensuring the highest standards of quality, patient outcomes and value for money. Working across organisational and system boundaries, you will influence senior clinicians, executives and partners to deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that improve population health outcomes, reduce inequalities and support sustainable healthcare services.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute at executive level, helping to shape the future direction of services and ensuring clinical leadership remains at the heart of decision-making.

Main duties of the job

You will provide executive leadership for clinical commissioning, strategic planning and service transformation programmes, ensuring commissioning decisions are informed by robust clinical evidence, population health intelligence and quality improvement methodologies. They will lead major programmes across acute care, urgent and emergency care, elective recovery, diagnostics and pathway redesign, driving improvements in quality, access, productivity and patient outcomes.

Working closely with executive colleagues and system partners, the successful candidate will support the development of long-term clinical strategy, commissioning intentions and sustainable models of care. They will provide leadership to senior clinical teams, support the development of future clinical leaders and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and collaboration.

The role includes building strong relationships across providers and partner organisations, providing assurance on performance and outcomes, and influencing strategic decisions that support both improved patient care and the effective use of public resources.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen within the Planned Care Division for a MedicalSecretary. The post holder will work in the Ophthalmology Department within The Countess of Chester Hospital. In this role the post holder will provide secretarial and administrative support to the Consultants and wider team.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide a high standard of audio typing / clerical support. The successful candidate must be able to work using their own initiative, but also as part of a team.

Excellent communication and administrative skills are essential for this role, along with a keen eye for accuracy and detail. Organisational skills are also essential. Consultant diaries and associated clinical activity must be kept up to date to ensure the service we provide to our patients runs smoothly and efficiently.

A working knowledge of general office procedures and Microsoft packages is required, but full training will be given in the use of Medisec and EPR+ software. Knowledge of medical terminology also would be an advantage

Main duties of the job

You will contribute and commit to promoting a positive team-based attitude, striving for the highest standards of service and achieving excellence by providing a comprehensive secretarial service and administration support to the Team.

You will be expected to work with minimum supervision but within a close-knit team. All work must be carried out in a timely and accurate manner, with confidentiality being maintained at all times.

Some of the main duties of the job include organising the clinical diaries, typing clinic letters and arranging clinic appointments, all whilst maintaining the highest standard of care.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

210-2026-449-A

Job locations

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level II or III in Business Administration/Customer Services/ Information Technology
• GCSE standard (English) or equivalent

Desirable

• RSA 3 Typing / office-related qualification/s and evidence of their use or equivalent experience
• CLAIT, BTEC, AMSPAR
• Supervisory Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

• Recent secretarial/administrative experience
• Audio typing experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages

Desirable

• Experience as medical support secretary or medical audio typist
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Knowledge of NHS or other health/social care settings

Skills

Essential

• Reliability and flexibility
• Can do / positive attitude
• Adaptable and the ability to cope well with change
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with people at varying levels

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level II or III in Business Administration/Customer Services/ Information Technology GCSE standard (English) or equivalent Desirable RSA 3 Typing / office-related qualification/s and evidence of their use or equivalent experience CLAIT, BTEC, AMSPAR Supervisory Certificate Knowledge Essential Recent secretarial/administrative experience Audio typing experience Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages Desirable Experience as medical support secretary or medical audio typist Knowledge of Medical Terminology Knowledge of NHS or other health/social care settings Skills Essential Reliability and flexibility Can do / positive attitude Adaptable and the ability to cope well with change Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with people at varying levels

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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Service at the Frimley Park Site.

Frimley Park has recently undergone a total lab refresh and offers state of the art equipment in a dynamic, versatile environment.

This advert relates to MLA vacancies within the Blood Sciences team.

The laboratory offers opportunities for career progression within the department and can offer support for registration portfolio completion to aid this.

The FPH Lab is a Blood Sciences team which includes Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion.

The team are an inclusive team that looks to engender teamwork and cooperation within all aspects of the team.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the MLAs include but are not limited too:

• Analyser sample loading and unloading
• Analyser maintenance
• Manual assay analysis
• Stock control
• General Laboratory duties

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.

We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job summary

This role is being advertised on behalf of Littleborough Group Practice and the successful applicant will be directly employed by Littleborough Group Practice.

We are seeking a dedicated and organised Care Navigator to join our lovely reception team at Littleborough Group Practice. The successful candidate will play a vital role in coordinating patient care, providing administrative support, and ensuring seamless communication between patients and healthcare providers. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong organisational skills and a passion for delivering compassionate care. The ideal applicant will possess relevant office experience and be proficient in various computer applications. A higher hourly rate provided depending on experience.

Main duties of the job

• Act as the primary point of contact for patients, providing courteous and professional assistance via phone and in person
• Manage patient appointments, scheduling, and follow-up communications efficiently
• Maintain accurate records through data entry and administrative tasks using clinical systems EMIS and DOCMAN.
• Assist with processing paperwork, billing, and insurance documentation
• Coordinate with healthcare providers to facilitate patient care plans
• Ensure all communication adheres to confidentiality standards and organisational policies
• Utilise organisational skills to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Perform general clerical duties including typing, filing, and maintaining office supplies

About us

About us

Littleborough Group Practice is a CQC-rated Good, EMIS Web practice caring for approximately 8,600 patients. We are a training practiceand a member of Pennines PCN.

Our team:

• 3 GP Partners
• 3 Salaried GPs
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Minor Illness Nurse
• Practice Nurse
• 2 Healthcare Assistants
• Clinical Pharmacist
• Nursing Associate
• Social Prescriber

This skill mix means workload is genuinely shared, with patients seen by the most appropriate clinician.

About Littleborough

Littleborough is a picturesque market town on the edge of the South Pennines, with Hollingworth Lake and miles of moorland on the doorstep yet only 30 minutes by train to Manchester and a short drive from the M62.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Cardiac Physiologist to join our Team at Northern Care Alliance.

Band 7 depending on experience and BSE accreditation.

The Advanced Cardiac Physiologist will be working in our Echocardiography Team across the NCA.

Be a dynamic active member of the echocardiography team supporting the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate service working closely with patients, multi-disciplinary teams and consultants. Support the training of junior staff and audit activity on a daily basis. To work in line with BSE guidelines.

The department offers a full spectrum of invasive and non invasive cardiac diagnostic investigations and is committed to developing staff and supporting CPD.

Any enquiries are welcomed and if you wish to arrange an informal visit do not hesitate to contact us

Main duties of the job

Independently practice with a high level of skill and autonomy within the field of echocardiography, providing service across Northern Care Alliance

Ensure optimal standards of care are provided to patients.

Undertake autonomous interpretation of results and provision of accurate clinical reports.

Work collaboratively on a day to day basis with colleagues to ensure that the daily workload needs are met.

Provide specialist advice, training, mentoring and supervision in the field of echocardiography to trainee cardiac physiologists, nursing and medical staff and any other professionals that require supportive training as part of their extended roles

Work with the service leads in further developing the clinical physiology service.

Assist in monitoring and maintaining quality of service and participate in clinical audits.

Actively participate in multi-disciplinary clinical review meetings

Ensure that individual practice is up to date including mandatory and professional training.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

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Job summary

About the role As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, collaborating with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team. You will be kind and caring and committed to maintaining an environment in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individuality and dignity, and lead fulfilled lives. You will assist our residents with daily living. Every day is different and could include helping with personal care, meals or simply spending time with them. Working together to make a difference for our residents, we will respect their individual choices by providing personalised care and support. About you Kind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a team Good communication skills and able to build relationships Flexibility and adaptable to changes at short notice Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated What is in it for you. A competitive salary Employer pension contribution of 3% Flexible working hours and patterns We offer Wage stream - an app allowing you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Recognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discounts Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Fully funded training and development An engaging community environment where everyone is respected Welfare and well-being support Whether you are an experienced carer or are starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you had not guessed, our values are: Personalised Kind Caring Trusted Community If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you. Akari Care is proudly working towards achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status across all of our homes, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who have served. We warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication that they bring to our teams.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, your responsibilities include maintaining resident wellbeing by providing outstanding care and collaborating with the Akari Care team. You must be kind, caring, and committed to creating an environment that values, respects, and upholds the individuality and dignity of our residents. Your role involves assisting residents with daily living, including personal care, meals, and companionship. Akari Care values include personalisation, kindness, caring, trust, and community. Benefits include a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, access to wage stream app, recognition schemes, uniform provision, fully funded training, and an engaging community environment. The role requires a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a respectful approach to others. DBS check costs are covered, and a focus on training and development is emphasized.

About us

Akari Care is committed to providing outstanding care for residents, focusing on maintaining wellbeing through a respectful and engaging community environment. The organisation values personalisation, kindness, caring, trust, and community, aiming to create an environment in which residents are valued, respected, and maintain their individuality and dignity. Akari Care encourages collaboration among staff to ensure quality care and support, respecting residents' individual choices by personalising care and support. The organisation is actively working towards achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status, demonstrating a commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and valuing the skills and experience they bring. This focus on community and respect forms the core of Akari Care's mission.

Job summary

Working Part time: 28.5 hours per week

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join one of our Community Response Hubs covering Cheshire West and Chester.

Based in a community setting, you will be part of a large team providing care and support to service users within their own homes.

Applicants must have a HCPC registration and able to demonstrate they have successfully completed a broad range of placement across clinical areas as a student or at Band 5 grade within the NHS.

Good time management skills, organisational skills and an ability to work autonomously under pressure are essential requirements to this post.

Main duties of the job

• To work as an autonomous practitioner to perform therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations.
• To communicate empathetically with patients with complex clinical presentation, explaining their clinical diagnosis and treatment programmes. Ensure that patients understand this and answer any queries they may have in relation to their diagnosis and treatment plan.
• To use clinical reasoning to provide a diagnosis and develop, deliver and adapt individualised treatment programmes.
• To contribute to monitoring and evaluation of treatment in order to measure progress and outcomes to ensure effectiveness of interventions and service delivery.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations:

o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job summary

Working Full or Part time hours

Join our team and embark on an exciting career journey as an MSK Consultant Radiologist at The Countess of Chester Hospital.

The Radiology Directorate is part of the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services Division. The directorate provides a diagnostic imaging service to inpatients and outpatient services across two sites: Countess of Chester Hospital and Ellesmere Port Hospital. In addition, the department provides a GP direct access service for plain film, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, and MRI. The Trust is also the South of Mersey Vascular centre (SMart Centre) providing a networked vascular service for Chester, Warrington and Wirral patients.

The Countess of Chester Hospital has consistently invested within the Radiology department and has ensured that the environment and the equipment meet the needs of a modern, changing diagnostic service. Our latest developments being, our replacement Interventional Radiology suite with built in floor space for future expansion and our new state of the art cardiac CT scanner.

The Countess of Chester site has 3 CT scanners (1 cardiac scanner) and 2 1.5T MRI scanners. The department has a suite of ultrasound scanners. The general department is fully digital, including wireless portable equipment. The department performs approximately 15,500 MRI scans, 30,000 CT scans, 2,000 Interventional procedures and 31,000 ultrasound scans per year.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to integrate into the team of existing Consultants to provide a complete diagnostic service including the reporting of MSK, CT, MRI, ultrasound and plain films.

This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job share person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis to meet the needs of the service.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job summary

Closing Date: 28.09.26(this may change dependent on response).

Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 29.09.26

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 05.10.26

The post holder will be a clinically based expert practitioner who will take a key role in strengthening the nursing contribution to patients and service users within the speciality across the organisation.

The post holder will assess and treat patients with Dermatological conditions and undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; nurse led clinics and defined expanded clinical roles.

In partnership with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service. The role is vital in delivering the highest standards of clinical care and supporting efficiency to drive improvements in health outcomes. The post holder needs to have completed the nurse prescribing course.

Using advanced nursing practice; takes personal responsibility for managing a caseload of patients referred for specialist intervention, care and support.

The post holder will demonstrate highly developed and specialist knowledge and expertise and will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of innovative practice, research and standards of care.

Main duties of the job

1. Patient Assessment and Screening

• Evaluate skin health: They measure disease severity using scoring tools like the PASIor the DLQI.
• Pre-treatment checks: Screen patients before starting a new medication. This involves checking blood test results and ensuring the patient does not have infections like tuberculosis.

2. Medication Management and Prescribing

• Independent prescribing:Review blood results to ensure these are within parameter.
• Systemic therapies: To manage oral medications (like methotrexate or ciclosporin) that suppress the immune system.
• Biologics: To manage biologic therapies.

3. Patient Education and Support

• Safety advice: To educate patients on when to temporarily stop their medicine if they get sick or need surgery.
• Helpline support: To run patient helplines to answer safety questions and handle concerns about side effects.

4. Monitoring/Follow-Up

• Regular blood tests: To review routine blood and organ function tests to ensure the medications are safe to continue.
• Safety monitoring: To watch for adverse reactions or infections and report these issues to medical teams.

5. Research/Teamwork

• Database registration: To add patient data to research databases like BADBIR (The British Association of Dermatologists Biologics and Immunomodulators Register) to track long-term medicine safety
• Multidisciplinary work: They work closely with doctors, pharmacists, and mental health professionals to ensure the patient gets total care.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-26-8138960

Job locations

Dermatology Outpatients, D Block, St Luke's Hospital

Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Job Details

• Job Title:Clinical Nurse Specialist Biologics and Systemics Dermatology
• Pay Band:Agenda for Change Band 6
• Reports To:Lead Nurse
• Accountable To:Matron
• Location: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (with a requirement to travel between Trust premises)

2. Job Purpose

• Service Leadership:Works closely with and supports the clinical team, taking responsibility for leading identified Dermatology skin diseases such us psoriasis and eczema including the development of care systems, protocols, and guidelines of systemic and biologic treatment for these disease.
• Clinical Accountability:Holds continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs alongside the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based patient care systems.
• Advanced Nursing Delivery:Delivers advanced nursing skills within complex patient care pathways, specifically managing a cohort of patients diagnosed with inflammatory skin diseases.
• Educational Promotion:Teaches, mentors, and assesses students, trainees, and professional staff to actively promote a progressive learning culture.

3. Job Dimensions

• MDT Integration:Functions as an integral part of the Bradford Dermatology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
• Resource Accountability:Optimises specialized nursing skills and leadership competencies to promote the effective, economic use of resources, facilitating delivery of a budgetary balance.
• Autonomy:Accountable for own clinical actions without direct supervision, while remaining legally and professionally accountable for the actions of unqualified members of staff. [1]
• Collaborative Scope:Partners with appropriate healthcare professionals across all care settings, including patient and public representatives, to ensure optimum service provision.

4. Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility

Clinical

• Advanced Care Delivery:Performs direct fundamental and advanced nursing duties within Trust policies, reporting progress or clinical concerns directly to the Lead Nurse or Level 3 Manager.
• System Development:Directs and develops evidence-based models of nursing care to continuously enhance the overall quality of the patient experience.
• MDT Collaboration:Fosters strong interdepartmental relationships within the MDT to maintain high morale for patients and staff while targeting continuous quality improvement.
• Patient Pathways & Clinics:Conducts weekly clinical activity to safely monitor patients undergoing systemic and biologic therapies. Undertakes future nurse-led clinics by successfully completing agreed training to support service improvements.
• Non-Medical Prescribing:Prescribes, supplies, and administers medications in strict accordance with Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or the Foundation Trust policy on Non-Medical Prescribing.
• Health Promotion:Leads and promotes structured programmes of health education, appropriately involving patients and carers in care decisions.
• Governance & Complaints:Participates actively in all clinical governance processes. Deals effectively and sensitively with patient issues, collaborating with the PALS service and following Trust policy on complaint handling.
• Risk & Safety Management:Leads the clinical team in promoting infection control, environmental safety, and risk management. Operates within national policy frameworks (e.g., Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults, Mental Health Act).
• National Frameworks:Supports and participates in national strategies for service development, including National Service Frameworks and regional clinical pathways.
• Autonomous Decision-Making:Makes daily autonomous clinical decisions and provides expert advice to junior staff regarding complex clinical decision-making. [1,2]

Leadership

• Corporate Agenda:Takes individual and corporate responsibility for supporting and leading the team through key NHS agendas (e.g., Agenda for Change, Improving Working Lives, Patient & Public Involvement).
• Change Management:Identifies and promotes the need for clinical change, motivating and guiding the team through the change process.
• Team Credibility:Establishes positive, credible leadership within the clinical team to maintain a cohesive, multi-organisational environment.
• Policy Development:Develops clinical policies, protocols, and pathways, evaluating patient outcomes within the Trusts MDT.
• Staff Appraisal:Exercises professional discretion to conduct individual performance reviews, promoting staff development through structured appraisals and CPD planning.
• Recruitment & Retention:Participates actively in the recruitment, selection, and retention processes for departmental staff.

Education

• Staff Development:Directs the teaching, supervision, mentorship, and assessment of all grades of staff and students undertaking professional qualification programmes.
• Clinical Supervision:Undertakes and directs clinical supervision sessions, acting as an official supervisor to peer staff.
• Mandatory Training:Completes all required mandatory training within specified timescales and ensures junior staff achieve timely updates.
• Learning Environment:Creates a vibrant learning environment, encouraging the use of E-learning platforms to meet essential standards and log evidence of achievement.
• Research & Development:Supports learners in understanding the relevance of Research & Development (R&D) to quality care provision.

Research

• Evidence-Based Practice:Implements evidence-based nursing care and assists staff with literature searches pertinent to patient care.
• Evaluation Strategies:Develops and implements clear strategies for evaluating healthcare interventions.
• Methodological Guidance:Facilitates opportunities for staff to investigate clinical practice using appropriate methodological approaches.
• Knowledge Dissemination:Disseminates departmental best practice through written publications and internal or external presentations.
• R&D Frameworks:Leads the R&D developmental plan for the department in collaboration with the MDT, maintaining awareness of the Trust R&D Approval policy and ethical approval protocols.
• Clinical Audit:Initiates, coordinates, and evaluates clinical audits and standard-setting projects.

5. Special Working Conditions

• Physical Effort:Frequent requirement to spend a substantial proportion of working time sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort.
• Mental Effort:Frequent requirement to maintain intense concentration where the daily work pattern is unpredictable.
• Emotional Effort:Frequent involvement in distressing or emotional circumstances due to the nature of clinical and non-clinical dermatology duties.
• Working Conditions:Occasional exposure to unpleasant or highly unpleasant working conditions during clinical tasks. [1,2]

6. Corporate Expectations

• Health and Safety/Risk Management:Complies at all times with Trust Health and Safety policies, following safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the Risk Incident Reporting System.
• Equality and Diversity:Complies with all policies designed to ensure equality of employment and equitable service delivery. Ensures no staff, patient, or visitor receives less favourable treatment due to gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
• Training and CPD:Takes personal responsibility in agreement with the line manager to ensure Continuous Professional Development remains a career priority.

7. Communication & Working Relationships

• Matron
• All grades of nursing staff
• All Healthcare professionals and Learners
• Members of the Clinical Management Team
• External partners
• Primary Care Trust

Job description Job responsibilities 1. Job Details Job Title:Clinical Nurse Specialist Biologics and Systemics Dermatology Pay Band:Agenda for Change Band 6 Reports To:Lead Nurse Accountable To:Matron Location: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (with a requirement to travel between Trust premises) 2. Job Purpose Service Leadership:Works closely with and supports the clinical team, taking responsibility for leading identified Dermatology skin diseases such us psoriasis and eczema including the development of care systems, protocols, and guidelines of systemic and biologic treatment for these disease. Clinical Accountability:Holds continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs alongside the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based patient care systems. Advanced Nursing Delivery:Delivers advanced nursing skills within complex patient care pathways, specifically managing a cohort of patients diagnosed with inflammatory skin diseases. Educational Promotion:Teaches, mentors, and assesses students, trainees, and professional staff to actively promote a progressive learning culture. 3. Job Dimensions MDT Integration:Functions as an integral part of the Bradford Dermatology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Resource Accountability:Optimises specialized nursing skills and leadership competencies to promote the effective, economic use of resources, facilitating delivery of a budgetary balance. Autonomy:Accountable for own clinical actions without direct supervision, while remaining legally and professionally accountable for the actions of unqualified members of staff. [1] Collaborative Scope:Partners with appropriate healthcare professionals across all care settings, including patient and public representatives, to ensure optimum service provision. 4. Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility Clinical Advanced Care Delivery:Performs direct fundamental and advanced nursing duties within Trust policies, reporting progress or clinical concerns directly to the Lead Nurse or Level 3 Manager. System Development:Directs and develops evidence-based models of nursing care to continuously enhance the overall quality of the patient experience. MDT Collaboration:Fosters strong interdepartmental relationships within the MDT to maintain high morale for patients and staff while targeting continuous quality improvement. Patient Pathways & Clinics:Conducts weekly clinical activity to safely monitor patients undergoing systemic and biologic therapies. Undertakes future nurse-led clinics by successfully completing agreed training to support service improvements. Non-Medical Prescribing:Prescribes, supplies, and administers medications in strict accordance with Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or the Foundation Trust policy on Non-Medical Prescribing. Health Promotion:Leads and promotes structured programmes of health education, appropriately involving patients and carers in care decisions. Governance & Complaints:Participates actively in all clinical governance processes. Deals effectively and sensitively with patient issues, collaborating with the PALS service and following Trust policy on complaint handling. Risk & Safety Management:Leads the clinical team in promoting infection control, environmental safety, and risk management. Operates within national policy frameworks (e.g., Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults, Mental Health Act). National Frameworks:Supports and participates in national strategies for service development, including National Service Frameworks and regional clinical pathways. Autonomous Decision-Making:Makes daily autonomous clinical decisions and provides expert advice to junior staff regarding complex clinical decision-making. [1,2] Leadership Corporate Agenda:Takes individual and corporate responsibility for supporting and leading the team through key NHS agendas (e.g., Agenda for Change, Improving Working Lives, Patient & Public Involvement). Change Management:Identifies and promotes the need for clinical change, motivating and guiding the team through the change process. Team Credibility:Establishes positive, credible leadership within the clinical team to maintain a cohesive, multi-organisational environment. Policy Development:Develops clinical policies, protocols, and pathways, evaluating patient outcomes within the Trusts MDT. Staff Appraisal:Exercises professional discretion to conduct individual performance reviews, promoting staff development through structured appraisals and CPD planning. Recruitment & Retention:Participates actively in the recruitment, selection, and retention processes for departmental staff. Education Staff Development:Directs the teaching, supervision, mentorship, and assessment of all grades of staff and students undertaking professional qualification programmes. Clinical Supervision:Undertakes and directs clinical supervision sessions, acting as an official supervisor to peer staff. Mandatory Training:Completes all required mandatory training within specified timescales and ensures junior staff achieve timely updates. Learning Environment:Creates a vibrant learning environment, encouraging the use of E-learning platforms to meet essential standards and log evidence of achievement. Research & Development:Supports learners in understanding the relevance of Research & Development (R&D) to quality care provision. Research Evidence-Based Practice:Implements evidence-based nursing care and assists staff with literature searches pertinent to patient care. Evaluation Strategies:Develops and implements clear strategies for evaluating healthcare interventions. Methodological Guidance:Facilitates opportunities for staff to investigate clinical practice using appropriate methodological approaches. Knowledge Dissemination:Disseminates departmental best practice through written publications and internal or external presentations. R&D Frameworks:Leads the R&D developmental plan for the department in collaboration with the MDT, maintaining awareness of the Trust R&D Approval policy and ethical approval protocols. Clinical Audit:Initiates, coordinates, and evaluates clinical audits and standard-setting projects. 5. Special Working Conditions Physical Effort:Frequent requirement to spend a substantial proportion of working time sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort. Mental Effort:Frequent requirement to maintain intense concentration where the daily work pattern is unpredictable. Emotional Effort:Frequent involvement in distressing or emotional circumstances due to the nature of clinical and non-clinical dermatology duties. Working Conditions:Occasional exposure to unpleasant or highly unpleasant working conditions during clinical tasks. [1,2] 6. Corporate Expectations Health and Safety/Risk Management:Complies at all times with Trust Health and Safety policies, following safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the Risk Incident Reporting System. Equality and Diversity:Complies with all policies designed to ensure equality of employment and equitable service delivery. Ensures no staff, patient, or visitor receives less favourable treatment due to gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Training and CPD:Takes personal responsibility in agreement with the line manager to ensure Continuous Professional Development remains a career priority. 7. Communication & Working Relationships Matron All grades of nursing staff All Healthcare professionals and Learners Members of the Clinical Management Team External partners Primary Care Trust

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of participating in clinical audit
• Experience in policy development
• Experience in policy development
• Budget and financial management experience
• Experience of leading/managing a team of staff

Desirable

• Post registration experience at Band 6 (minimum of 2 years)
• Change management experience
• Experience in an Outpatient setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills using a systematic, thorough and logical approach
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Mentoring and counselling skills
• Change management skills
• Leadership skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Analytical approach to problem solving

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of change management processes
• Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national and Trust's targets and priorities
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of patients attending an outpatient setting
• Evidence of current CPD
• Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training

Desirable

• Management Development Training

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN
• Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical specialty and/or an Outpatient setting
• Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 6590 (998) or equivalent
• Nurse prescribing Course

Desirable

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of participating in clinical audit Experience in policy development Experience in policy development Budget and financial management experience Experience of leading/managing a team of staff Desirable Post registration experience at Band 6 (minimum of 2 years) Change management experience Experience in an Outpatient setting Skills Essential Excellent organisational skills using a systematic, thorough and logical approach Ability to lead and work as part of a team Mentoring and counselling skills Change management skills Leadership skills Excellent time management skills Analytical approach to problem solving Desirable Computer literate Presentation skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Knowledge of change management processes Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc. Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national and Trust's targets and priorities In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of patients attending an outpatient setting Evidence of current CPD Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training Desirable Management Development Training Qualifications Essential RGN Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical specialty and/or an Outpatient setting Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 6590 (998) or equivalent Nurse prescribing Course Desirable Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent 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).

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dermatology Outpatients, D Block, St Luke's Hospital

Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dermatology Outpatients, D Block, St Luke's Hospital

Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Be the welcoming face and vital heartbeat of a busy, patient-centred GP practice. As a Receptionist, youll play a key role in ensuring patients feel supported, listened to and guided to the right care at the right time, while working closely with a friendly, multidisciplinary healthcare team across our sites. This is a varied, people-focused role where no two days are the sameperfect for someone who thrives on organisation, communication and making a real difference.

You should work with us if you are motivated by purpose, value teamwork, and want to contribute to high-quality healthcare in your local community. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities to learn and develop, and the chance to be part of a practice that truly puts patients at the heart of everything it does.

About the Role: We are ideally seeking someone to work 29.25hours per week, over 3 days, 7.45 - 6.30pm.

Main duties of the job

This role focuses on being the first point of contact for patients and ensuring their experience with the practice is smooth, respectful and efficient. You will manage day-to-day interactions at reception and on the phone, help patients access the right services, and support the clinical team by handling information accurately and sensitively. Working across multiple sites, youll play an important part in keeping the practice running effectively, balancing patient needs with administrative tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

About us

Buxted Medical Centre, incorporating our East Hoathly and Manor Oak (Horam) branches, is a welcoming and forward-thinking practice based in a purpose-built facility in the heart of the Sussex countryside. As a GP Training Practice and proud member of the Greater Wealden PCN, we are committed to delivering exceptional care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We are a busy, friendly, and expanding three-partner practice, currently caring for a population of approximately 15,500 patients across our dispensing sites. To support our growing services, we are looking to recruit a receptionist to join our experienced team, working flexibly across our sites.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a clinical, counselling or health psychologist to work in a leading adult oncology and haematology service. The post holder will be closely supported by colleagues within an established and highly valued and supportive psychological health service.

You will have a wide range of direct clinical work covering all parts of the adult cancer pathway across different tumour sites and teams. You will be offered opportunities to contribute to the compassionate care of staff, through clinical supervision, as well as supporting our wide ranging training programme.

There are excellent facilities to support this role, with dedicated administrative support and clinical space within Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre and Weston General Hospital. We offer a very supportive Psychological Health Services group across the Trust, with strong links to regional and national networks.

Main duties of the job

The total hours currently available are 33.75 (0.9wte). If full time hours are desirable there may be opportunities to pick up additional hours on a fixed term basis.

This role covers the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Hospital (BHOC) and Weston General Hospital (WGH) and therefore requires the post holder to travel to both sites. The role requires availability on Tuesdays and Fridays, other days to be negotiated based on working patterns and sites. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to express their preference for working hours.

Interviews will be conducted on Thursday 1st October

• To provide specialist psychological services, including assessment, formulation and implementation of psychological interventions for people over the age of 16 affected by cancer and haematological disorders. To deliver these services in both ward-based and out-patient settings as needed. To undertake or support research and audit relevant to care pathways.
• To propose changes for service development, guidelines and protocols relevant to psychological health across these care pathways to the relevant Specialist Clinical Psychologist or Head of Services.

About us

As a large department, Psychological Health Services provides applied psychology services to a wide range of specialist multidisciplinary teams. Although the current recruitment is for a specific post, we welcome applications and enquiries from those who are interested in wider opportunities within our portfolio. As a way to support individual development, growth of expertise and service priorities, successful applicants may benefit from opportunities to work into other clinical areas through discussion and planning with their line manager and head of service.

Job summary

Please note this advert is for a specialist practitioner to work across Devon and Cornwall. The address on the advert in Weston Super Mare is our admin base and regular travel there is NOT required.

The Southwest Op Courage Veterans Mental Health Service operates across the entire Southwest and has an operational base in Weston-Super-Mare. The service is one of six national NHS England commissioned Op Courage services and is delivered by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Op Courage provides a complete care pathway and is delivered by an experienced and committed Multi-Disciplinary Team.

The pathway starts with a comprehensive needs-led conversation and is followed by evidence-based interventions/treatment for a wide range of need and complexity, including complex mental health difficulties and psychological trauma.

The service is currently looking to recruit a Band 6 Specialist Practitioner to work across Devon and Cornwall so the postholder will need to live within this area and be mobile; however, on occasions, it will be necessary to work outside this area in order to support service delivery and to attend team meetings.

The service is delivered via a hybrid working model which includes using clinical spaces, hot-desks and homeworking. Clinical appointments are delivered face to face or virtually, in line with patient choice and clinical/operational need, so some lone working will be required.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will need strong clinical skills in mental health assessment, safety assessment and safety planning and the ability to provide therapeutic interventions;deliver or advise on outstanding nursing care that reflects the values of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and AWP's commitment to trauma-informed practice. This includes fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusion in every interaction.

Your role will involve leading on holistic assessments, collaboratively developing Personal Wellbeing Plans, and evaluating outcomes with service users, their families, and the wider MDT.

You will act as a keyworker for patients, coordinating all aspects of care and communication for the person, their family members and carers, and the services that are involved. You will maintain regular contact with the person and their family members and carers and specify this in their Personal Wellbeing plan. You will support the physical and mental health of those in your care, uphold their human rights, and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment. You will also provide guidance and supervision to junior colleagues and students, modelling compassionate leadership and reflective practice.

You will be expected to provide mentorship for student nurses, provide preceptorship and supervision for Band 5 nurses and supervise other junior staff as directed Accurate and sensitive documentation will be a key part of your role ensuring continuity and quality of care.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated, skilled and compassionate orthopaedic plaster technician to join our dynamic orthopaedic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a band 5 practitioner to provide high quality plaster and casting service to patients across inpatients, outpatient and theatre settings.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, application, removal and maintenance of a ide range of casts, splints and orthopaedic devises, ensuring safe evidence based care and whilst promoting patient comfort and recovery.

You will work closely with Orthopaedic consultants, junior doctors, nurses and the multi disciplinary team to deliver an efficient and patient centred service.

Main duties of the job

Work with the Plaster Technician Team to co-ordinate the day to day running of the Plaster Room within the Fracture Clinic.Provide appropriate evidence based advice, and instructions to children, young people and their families regarding the aftercare of their casting,To work with the Plaster Technician Team to ensure stock levels are maintained within the department.To work with the Plaster Technician Team to maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with Trust policies.Implement, organise and deliver planned care once agreed by a registered practitioner for designated patients. All aspects of care will be reported to the appropriate supervising registered practitioner.

To work as a member of the Multidisciplinary Orthopaedic & theatre teams providing high quality and safe treatment to Patients and Families attending Fracture Clinic and elective orthopaedic, PMBTs & spinal theatres.

Undertake tasks and procedures in which competence has been taught, demonstrated and recorded, specific to the environment in which the post holder is employed.Once competent, perform accurate documentation of care given, according to the Trust's PoliciesMaintain mandatory training requirements of the role via moodle & face to face training.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

284-26-8194622-DSNH-1

Job locations

Birmingham Childrens Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• British Orthopaedic Association/RCN (SON) AOT Diploma in Casting Techniques / British Casting Certificate (BCC) or equivalent recognised qualification
• GCSE grade A-C / 4-9 (or equivalent) including English and Maths
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development (CPD) in trauma, paediatrics or orthopaedic practice

Desirable

• Specialist post-certificate casting qualifications
• Paediatric-specific training or qualifications

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• A range of experience and knowledge in the field of casting and orthotics
• Knowledge of fracture management and casting techniques
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and consent
• Experience of mentoring, training or supervising junior staff or students

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

Essential

• Assess patients independently and make sound clinical judgements regarding appropriate casting interventions autonomously
• Ability to make adjustments based on clinical presentation and patient feedback
• Recognise and respond appropriately to cast-related complications and deteriorating patient presentations, including early identification of limb- or life-threatening symptoms, with timely escalation
• Ability to evaluate clinical information and advise the wider team on appropriate materials and techniques
• Assess the individual needs of paediatric patients, adapting approach and technique accordingly across a wide age range
• Ability to evaluate clinical information and advise the wider orthopaedic team / MDT on appropriate materials and techniques
• A sense of awareness and flexibility to respond to urgent clinical demands
• Ability to prioritise workload across clinics, wards and theatre

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology and common orthopaedic and trauma conditions, including paediatric presentations
• Working knowledge of and adherence to the Association of Orthopaedic Practitioners AOP UK and British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Code of Professional Practice
• Understanding of infection control principles and tissue viability
• Knowledge of relevant NHS policies, legislation and governance frameworks, including safeguarding, consent and patient confidentiality
• Up to date awareness of current clinical and professional issues relevant to orthopaedic practice
• Knowledge of relevant casting materials, appliances, aids and their appropriate clinical application
• Knowledge of NHS paediatric safeguarding procedures and the ability to recognise and escalate concerns

Desirable

• Awareness of virtual fracture clinic processes and digital patient management systems

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Working to manual handling, infection control and health and safety guidelines when performing casting and splinting procedures

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential British Orthopaedic Association/RCN (SON) AOT Diploma in Casting Techniques / British Casting Certificate (BCC) or equivalent recognised qualification GCSE grade A-C / 4-9 (or equivalent) including English and Maths Evidence of relevant continuing professional development (CPD) in trauma, paediatrics or orthopaedic practice Desirable Specialist post-certificate casting qualifications Paediatric-specific training or qualifications KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE Essential A range of experience and knowledge in the field of casting and orthotics Knowledge of fracture management and casting techniques Knowledge of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and consent Experience of mentoring, training or supervising junior staff or students ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS Essential Assess patients independently and make sound clinical judgements regarding appropriate casting interventions autonomously Ability to make adjustments based on clinical presentation and patient feedback Recognise and respond appropriately to cast-related complications and deteriorating patient presentations, including early identification of limb- or life-threatening symptoms, with timely escalation Ability to evaluate clinical information and advise the wider team on appropriate materials and techniques Assess the individual needs of paediatric patients, adapting approach and technique accordingly across a wide age range Ability to evaluate clinical information and advise the wider orthopaedic team / MDT on appropriate materials and techniques A sense of awareness and flexibility to respond to urgent clinical demands Ability to prioritise workload across clinics, wards and theatre PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology and common orthopaedic and trauma conditions, including paediatric presentations Working knowledge of and adherence to the Association of Orthopaedic Practitioners AOP UK and British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Code of Professional Practice Understanding of infection control principles and tissue viability Knowledge of relevant NHS policies, legislation and governance frameworks, including safeguarding, consent and patient confidentiality Up to date awareness of current clinical and professional issues relevant to orthopaedic practice Knowledge of relevant casting materials, appliances, aids and their appropriate clinical application Knowledge of NHS paediatric safeguarding procedures and the ability to recognise and escalate concerns Desirable Awareness of virtual fracture clinic processes and digital patient management systems PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Working to manual handling, infection control and health and safety guidelines when performing casting and splinting procedures

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Childrens Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Childrens Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Salaried GP 2 Sessions per Week, increasing to 4 Sessions from April 2027

Dr H Nay Lin & Partner West Ealing, West London

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team.

Dr H Nay Lin & Partner is a well-established GMS practice in West Ealing, serving a diverse patient population. We pride ourselves on high-quality, patient-centred care and a positive, collaborative working environment.

Our experienced multidisciplinary team includes a Practice Nurse, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacist, ARRS GP, Mental Health Care Coordinator and a strong practice management and administrative team. GPs benefit from excellent support with workflow, including incoming correspondence, clinical coding, referrals, pathology results and fit notes. Our in-house pharmacy team supports repeat prescriptions and medication queries, helping GPs focus on clinical care.

What we offer:

• 2 sessions per week, with a view to increasing to 4 sessions from April 2027

• £10,500-£11,500 per session, dependent on experience

• Supportive and approachable GP partners

• Excellent clinical, administrative and pharmacy support

• A diverse and interesting patient population

• CPD support and opportunities to contribute to practice development

• A friendly, collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

Main duties of the job

The Salaried GP Role is in line with the BMA Salaried GP Model Contract.

The roles and responsibilities are in keeping with the expectations of a salaried GP including but not limited to face to face and remote assessment, document, blood, and ECG reviews, prescriptions reviews, home visits (minimal as we have a PCN home visiting team), and QOF, Ealing Standards, MOES and CRM contribution.

If you are looking for a well-organised practice where you can provide excellent clinical care with strong team support, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About us

Dr H Nay Lin & Partner is a well-established GMS practice in West Ealing, serving the local community for over 40 years covering a 3200 patient list size that is growing. We care for a diverse and vibrant population and are proud of the strong relationships we have developed with our patients and our local community.

We are a friendly, supportive and collaborative practice, with a committed multidisciplinary team including 2 partners, a practice nurse, healthcare assistants, clinical pharmacist, ARRS GP, mental health care coordinator and an experienced practice management and administrative team. We work closely as a team, with a strong emphasis on supporting one another and providing high-quality patient care. We consistently achieve good QOF and Ealing Standard outcomes.

We are also a forward-thinking practice that embraces innovation and technology. We use SystmOne and are developing our digital front door with PATCHS and AI-supported triage, alongside Tortus AI ambient voice technology to support clinical documentation.

We aim to create an environment where GPs can focus on clinical care, with good administrative and multidisciplinary support around them. We value professionalism, teamwork, clinical quality and a positive working atmosphere, while encouraging our clinicians to contribute ideas and help shape how the practice develops.

We are part of the Ealing Network PCN and work collaboratively with other practices across the area.