Job summary

There is an exciting 12-month opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, based at Felixstowe Community Hospital with the expectation of occasionally working at the other community hospital sites if required.

Felixstowe Hospital is one of four East Suffolk inpatient sites where we deliver rehabilitation and reablement services, the other sites are Bluebird Lodge, Avocet and Aldeburgh Community Hospital. We work in close partnership with Ipswich Hospital and local health care teams as part of the wider ESNEFT NHS Trust.

You will report to a Team Leader responsible for therapy across the sites and work as part of a close knit therapy team at Felixstowe consisting of an Occupational Therapist (this role), physiotherapist and a therapy assistant practitioner. This team optimises patient outcomes through a rehabilitative and reablement approach and promotes appropriate discharge to assess pathways for in-patients.

We are looking for a proactive Occupational Therapist with commitment and enthusiasm, who has a passion to work as part of a team to progresspatient's rehabilitation goals and use a range of therapy interventions to facilitate timely and appropriate discharges. Felixstowe CommunityHospital also has dedicated delirium beds to support patients with more complex cognitive needs, providing an excellent opportunity for Occupational Therapists to utilise their specialist cognitive assessment and rehabilitation skills.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible alongside the multi-disciplinary team for daily caseload management of therapy interventions ensuring all patients receivetimely, appropriate, effective treatment and discharge planning.
• In collaboration with the patient, planning and implementing single or a programme of interventions using treatment techniques to meet thepatient's needs. These will be achieved using professional and theoretical knowledge, broad clinical knowledge, and clinical reasoning.
• To apply understanding of effects and impact of illness and disability on patient's abilities and provide advice and education regardinglifestyle changes / adaptations to their physical and social environment
• To participate in own and others continuous professional development, appraisal processes and other developmental activities according toprofessional registration and trust policies.
• To supervise and assist in the development of junior clinicians, non-qualified staff, and students on placement
• To undertake audit of both clinical practice and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects and initiatives aimed at improving service delivery and patient rehabilitation outcomes.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR976-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc / MSc Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
• Practice Educator Course

Desirable

• Wheelchair assessor course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Comprehensive range of complex caseload management
• Experience of facilitating discharges from the acute setting and/or managing a caseload of patients within the community setting
• Experience of moving and handling skills including hoisting
• Experience of supervision and professional/clinical development of staff
• Experience of working with therapy assistants/Health care assistants
• In-service training and reflective learning
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Prioritisation of workload

Desirable

• Participation in project Leadership
• Participation in audits
• Participation in service development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to acute and community care
• Knowledge and application of OT models of practice
• Knowledge and adherence to infection control principles and guidelines
• Knowledge of Discharge to Assess Guidance and discharge pathways and approaches to discharge planning/therapy interventions
• Knowledge and application of relevant legislation and current best practice with in clinical/care settings (i.e. NICE guidelines)
• Knowledge and application of principles of clinical governance processes
• Health and Safety and risk awareness

Desirable

• Knowledge of secondary prevention measure re: Clinical Frailty, falls prevention
• Knowledge of local community agencies, services and resources

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc / MSc Occupational Therapy HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist Practice Educator Course Desirable Wheelchair assessor course Experience Essential Experience of multi-disciplinary working Comprehensive range of complex caseload management Experience of facilitating discharges from the acute setting and/or managing a caseload of patients within the community setting Experience of moving and handling skills including hoisting Experience of supervision and professional/clinical development of staff Experience of working with therapy assistants/Health care assistants In-service training and reflective learning Evidence of continuing professional development Prioritisation of workload Desirable Participation in project Leadership Participation in audits Participation in service development Knowledge Essential Knowledge of and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to acute and community care Knowledge and application of OT models of practice Knowledge and adherence to infection control principles and guidelines Knowledge of Discharge to Assess Guidance and discharge pathways and approaches to discharge planning/therapy interventions Knowledge and application of relevant legislation and current best practice with in clinical/care settings (i.e. NICE guidelines) Knowledge and application of principles of clinical governance processes Health and Safety and risk awareness Desirable Knowledge of secondary prevention measure re: Clinical Frailty, falls prevention Knowledge of local community agencies, services and resources

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Nexus Health Group - Southeast London - Triage GP (No admin - scope for remote working after 3 months) - 12 months fixed term

£12,000 per session per annum

Nexus Health Group is an at scale, innovative NHS GP practice in North Southwark, Southeast London, formed out of 5 long established GP practices nearly 10 years ago. We provide care to over 75,000 patients from one list across 8 sites.

This is a brand new post for an initial 12 month fixed term period. This position will be site based at the brand new purpose built Harold Moody Health Centre for the first 3 months working with our access hub. Following a satisfactory 3 month period, the role would then be suitable for remote working.

We require triage cover across the day between 9am and 7pm and this role can offer flexibility with session start times.

Please note that candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore applications requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered.

Main duties of the job

To provide Personal Medical Health Services to the practice patient list and local population in accordance with relevant current legislation under the National Health Service Regulations and in accordance with national, local and agreed practice protocols. These include managing a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

The poster-holder will

Work as part of a Total Triage team of GPs, nurses, GP Assistants and receptionists to triage incoming AccuRx medical forms for the whole of Nexus.

Deliver high-intensity digital triage of medical forms to a consistently high standard This is a non patient facing role but you will need to occasionally speak to patients on the phone.

This role does not attract additional admin Minimum expected throughput - 30 patients plus per hour

The post holder will

Perform rapid clinical assessment, prioritisation, and safe disposition Resolve appropriate clinical and administrative issues within a single interaction

Escalate, refer, or signpost patients safely and appropriately

Communicate clearly, confidently, and empathetically within time-limited consultations Use digital platforms (including AccuRx) as a core clinical tool

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records

Work as part of a highly integrated multidisciplinary team

Learn and adhere to local systems, pathways, and operational processes

About us

Nexus was formed in 2016 with the merging of a number of established local practices in north Southwark.We look after a practice population of 76,000 patients spread across our 9 sites. The overall aim of Nexus Health Group is to provide a clinically excellent service to our patients, recognising the needs of our local population and to provide a learning and developmental environment for our staff. Our clinical approach is based on a foundation of clinical excellence, clinical leadership and clinical governance. We are a well recognised training organisation.

Our 9 sites across north Southwark are geographically close and well served by local transport hubs at London Bridge, Elephant & Castle and Canada Water.We share a single patient list but our patients are attached to a specific site and are looked after by local multidisciplinary teams which include GPs, Nurses, Physicians Associates, Paramedics, ANPs and Pharmacists. These site based teams are supported by Managers and administration staff, as well as centralised HR, IT, Clinical Administration and the Senior Management Team.

All our sites function as traditional practices with a Site Manager and GP partners working in the practice. All sites are involved in GP training and increasingly training the wider AHP team such as nurses and PAs. Nexus works closely with the local PCN with 2 partners as Clinical Directors.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,000 a session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

A5226-26-0056

Job locations

Harold Moody Health Centre

60 Thurlow Street

London

SE17 2gn

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details and requirements of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details and requirements of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree
• GMC Fully Registered
• Medical Indemnity
• Currently on Performers list
• Evidence of professional development
• MRCGP
• Extensive, demonstrable experience in telephone triage and remote consultation
• Proven ability to safely manage 30 plus triage contacts per hour
• Ability to make swift, sound, and defensible clinical decisions under pressure
• High level of digital competence, including confident use of AccuRx or similar systems
• Ability to rapidly learn local IT systems, clinical pathways, and procedures
• Strong team-working skills with the ability to function autonomously

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree GMC Fully Registered Medical Indemnity Currently on Performers list Evidence of professional development MRCGP Extensive, demonstrable experience in telephone triage and remote consultation Proven ability to safely manage 30 plus triage contacts per hour Ability to make swift, sound, and defensible clinical decisions under pressure High level of digital competence, including confident use of AccuRx or similar systems Ability to rapidly learn local IT systems, clinical pathways, and procedures Strong team-working skills with the ability to function autonomously

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nexus Health Group

Address

Harold Moody Health Centre

60 Thurlow Street

London

SE17 2gn

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nexus Health Group

Address

Harold Moody Health Centre

60 Thurlow Street

London

SE17 2gn

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Do you work in another sector and wonder what hospital pharmacy entails? Do you want to join a friendly, forward-thinking team committed to providing the best possible medicines care? Are you looking for a flexible opportunity to fit in to your schedule and looking to strike a good work/life balance?

We are looking for organised, motivated and experienced pharmacists to join our clinical pharmacy team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. This role will allow you to build on clinical skills which you may have developed in a rotational role or other sector of pharmacy practice, while additionally building mentorship and leadership experience.

The successful candidate will be a pharmacist with excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of the pharmacy team and the wider multidisciplinary team. A thirst to further yourself and take advantage of the learning opportunities available will be advantageous. Experience working within a hospital pharmacy setting in an NHS Trust would be beneficial but not essential, as training and support can be provided for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

Given our service requirements this post is not currently aimed at a specific clinical speciality. In the role there will opportunities to work in clinical areas such as admissions, surgery, cardiology, intensive care, gastroenterology, paediatrics, frailty and respiratory medicine.

Some of the main duties are as mentioned:

Providing a clinical pharmacy ward-based service with the opportunity to rotate through multiple specialities:

• Clinical verification and accuracy checking of prescriptions including outpatient, inpatient and discharge prescriptions.
• Giving advice and providing training to medical, nursing, other healthcare staff and patients on all aspects of the safe & effective use of medicines.
• Facilitating medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, and patient counselling assisted by our team of medicines management technicians.
• Mentorship of foundation pharmacists.
• Participation in the on call and weekend working rotas.

About us

As a teaching hospital, we are part of the University of East Anglia Medical School and have good links with the University of East Anglia School of Pharmacy.

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Job summary

Band 6 Experienced Occupational Therapist (Elderly Care)

**PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed-term or secondment opportunity until December 2027 (to cover Maternity Leave).**

This static post provides an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and highly valued therapy team within Elderly Care.

The role involves providing specialist therapy for older people and involvement in service development projects to provide continuous improvement within the area.

The post will be operating across the six inpatient elderly care wards including the Hip Fracture Unit; working with individuals with a variety of complex needs. Additionally, there are clinical responsibilities for the weekly Movement Disorders and Falls MDT Clinics.

The role also requires a willingness to develop leadership skills, an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 or 6 looking to further their career.

Main duties of the job

• To be an occupational therapist specialist working for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).
• To participate in the operational management and clinical leadership of occupational therapy in conjunction with the Band 7 Advanced specialist.
• To use specialist occupational therapy knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to the occupational therapy team and to manage own caseload of patients with complex conditions as an autonomous practitioner.
• To ensure a high quality, effective and efficient occupational therapy service in designated area.
• To be a member of the Therapy Department contributing to planning and policy development in these departments.
• To deputise for the Band 7 Advanced specialist as required.

About us

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority.

The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer.

We attract Occupational Therapists from all over the country and internationally. If you'd like to see more about what we do, please go to our twitter @rbhtherapyteam.

Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!https://youtu.be/dFeVzr_UqCw

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our Trust "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8302033NCG-2

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Skills & Experience

Essential

• Post graduate specialist experience as demonstrated by ongoing CPD , evidence-based project work, post graduate teaching
• Specialist post graduate experience
• Understanding of a broad range of Elderly Care conditions
• Post-graduate training in the management of conditions
• Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
• Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge in related area
• Research or audit experience
• Training and Presentation skills

Other

Essential

• Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive pool car for access visits

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered

Person Specification Knowledge/Skills & Experience Essential Post graduate specialist experience as demonstrated by ongoing CPD , evidence-based project work, post graduate teaching Specialist post graduate experience Understanding of a broad range of Elderly Care conditions Post-graduate training in the management of conditions Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students Desirable Specialist knowledge in related area Research or audit experience Training and Presentation skills Other Essential Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive pool car for access visits Education & Qualifications Essential Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registered

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Family Health Division as a Sub-Speciality Appointment Coordinator, based at Liverpool Women's Hospital.

This post is a fixed term post to cover longterm sickness cover for a 6 month period.

The Sub-Specialty Co-Ordinator will have excellent communication skills with patients and all levels of staff including senior managers and clinicians and will possess the ability to identify capacity/demand issues within their sub-specialty and help to offer solutions to tackle this.

Main duties of the job

To have complete responsibility for the consultant's clinic diaries, utilising an excellent knowledge of out-patient clinics, including face to face, telephone and virtual bookings, the duration of appointment times as directed by the clinician.

The production of letters which inform patients of the appropriate appointment times and media type. The bookings can require sensitive negotiations with patients relating to their availability for clinic, with consideration being given to the correct application of the Patient Access Policy.

To Support colleagues and Booking Clerks in the handling of complex bookings, and potentially complaints and PALs queries, in relation to allocated sub-specialty.

To Register new tertiary referrals for allocated sub-specialty onto PAS system within 48 hours of receipt ensuring Referral to Treatment pathways are started / continued appropriately.

To Undertake analysis of patient tracking lists (PTL) information to ensure appropriate scheduling of patients and clinics in the correct order and undertake data quality reviews and action as appropriate.

To maintain and update the clinician's follow up queues when clinically reviewed. Prioritise urgent patients, and ensure government targets for routine patients are being met. Highlight immediately, and in a timely fashion, any conflicts that might mean patient waiting time targets could be breached.

About us

Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part ofNHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG)in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit theircareers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

159-LWH-255-26-A

Job locations

Liverpool Women's Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Complete responsibility for the consultants clinic diaries, utilising an excellent knowledge of out-patient clinics, including face to face, telephone and virtual bookings, the duration of appointment times as directed by the clinician.

Production of letters which inform patients of the appropriate appointment times and media type. The bookings can require sensitive negotiations with patients relating to their availability for clinic, with consideration being given to the correct application of the Patient Access Policy.

Support colleagues and Booking Clerks in the handling of complex bookings, and potentially complaints and PALs queries, in relation to allocated sub-specialty.

Register new tertiary referrals for allocated sub-specialty onto PAS system within 48 hours of receipt ensuring Referral to Treatment pathways are started / continued appropriately.

Undertake analysis of patient tracking lists (PTL) information to ensure appropriate scheduling of patients and clinics in the correct order and undertake data quality reviews and action as appropriate.

Organise interpreters where necessary, for patient clinic appointment and maintain records of such bookings for future reference.

Maintain and update the clinicians follow up queues when clinically reviewed. Prioritise urgent patients, and ensure government targets for routine patients are being met. Highlight immediately, and in a timely fashion, any conflicts that might mean patient waiting time targets could be breached.

Be aware of, and adapt to, any changes in trust policy and general operating systems.

Flag up the need for cover when annual leave is booked, or cancel clinics accordingly.

Provide clinicians with patient details for those who do not attend or repeatedly cancel for a clinical review to be undertaken with a view to discharge.

A comprehensive knowledge of out-patient scheduling and the different processes followed for paper and electronic, new and follow up appointments is essential. Ability to liaise to successfully book patients into clinic appointments in the out-patients department, produce letters, and cancel and rebook as required.

Provide advice and information on procedures, appointments and clinic arrangements to the division within the service.

Track all case note movement as necessary within PAS.

Co-ordinate the requirement for additional clinics, liaising with the Clerical Manager, Clinicians, Out-Patient Sister and Divisional manager to ensure that clinical priorities and Trust policy is adhered to, which will be reviewed at the weekly Clinic Utilisation Meeting along with the Clerical Manager.

Production and distribution of overdue follow up queues for clinical review, and re-dating of patient due by dates where indicated by the consultant.

Understand all out-patient activity for sub-speciality within the division. To know the standard operating procedures for consultants in order to answer queries from patients/GPs and other trust staff. To be able to provide cross cover for all other Sub-Specialty Appointment Co-Ordinators and represent the Clerical Manager at the Clinic Utilisation Meeting in their absence.

Manage systems for accurate filing of paper referral letter information, so they can be retrieved at any given time. Produce statistical information about clinic utilisation and patients who have repeatedly cancelled or deferred.

Deal with large volumes of day to day enquires from anxious patients, where there may be language barriers or difficult communication, and also GPs and Trust staff in a courteous, sympathetic manner.

Manage new referral worklist using the e-Referral system, accepting, rejecting and re-directing patients as appropriate. Fully understand the Trusts Patient Access Policy relating to Patient Choice and be able to implement systems and answer questions from patients regarding this.

Manage paper tertiary referrals received ensuring they are registered within 48 hours and kept in date order.

Organise for referrals to be clinically triaged in a timely manner.

In exceptional circumstances, the post holder will be expected to carry out any other duties that may be required from time to time in line with the job holders grade, experience and job title.

To understand Referral to Treatment (RTT) ideology from registration, through to treatment and aftercare.

To maintain a professional attitude, and be a role model, as a senior administration clerk within Patient Access and support the training requirements of new staff recruited into post.

To deputise when required and as appropriate for the Clerical Manager.

To be a super user of Digicare, CRIS, PENs and in-touch with regards to clinic scheduling, providing expert knowledge and support to the Patient Access & Clerical Manager.

To manage out-patient waiting lists ensuring timely and appropriate bookings, resolving or escalating as required.

To ensure appropriate management of patients who DNA (do not attend) as per Patient Access Policy.

To be conversant with all activities within the Patient Access Centre to provide cover in time of absence.

To ensure national, Trust and departmental policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.

To contribute to introduction of new IT applications and any other modernisation initiatives ie. In-Touch Electronic Outcomes and Pathway Plus.

Attend weekly meeting held by Patient Access Manager/Clerical Manager to understand incidents that have been entered and share learning points.

Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures.Other Responsibilities

Operate within the required behaviours and values of the Trust leading by example in the delivery of the services performance.

Communicate and establish working relationships as appropriate in relation to workload, activities, job role with colleagues within the service and across the wider Trust.

The content of this job description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The job description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.

Job description Job responsibilities Complete responsibility for the consultants clinic diaries, utilising an excellent knowledge of out-patient clinics, including face to face, telephone and virtual bookings, the duration of appointment times as directed by the clinician. Production of letters which inform patients of the appropriate appointment times and media type. The bookings can require sensitive negotiations with patients relating to their availability for clinic, with consideration being given to the correct application of the Patient Access Policy. Support colleagues and Booking Clerks in the handling of complex bookings, and potentially complaints and PALs queries, in relation to allocated sub-specialty. Register new tertiary referrals for allocated sub-specialty onto PAS system within 48 hours of receipt ensuring Referral to Treatment pathways are started / continued appropriately. Undertake analysis of patient tracking lists (PTL) information to ensure appropriate scheduling of patients and clinics in the correct order and undertake data quality reviews and action as appropriate. Organise interpreters where necessary, for patient clinic appointment and maintain records of such bookings for future reference. Maintain and update the clinicians follow up queues when clinically reviewed. Prioritise urgent patients, and ensure government targets for routine patients are being met. Highlight immediately, and in a timely fashion, any conflicts that might mean patient waiting time targets could be breached. Be aware of, and adapt to, any changes in trust policy and general operating systems. Flag up the need for cover when annual leave is booked, or cancel clinics accordingly. Provide clinicians with patient details for those who do not attend or repeatedly cancel for a clinical review to be undertaken with a view to discharge. A comprehensive knowledge of out-patient scheduling and the different processes followed for paper and electronic, new and follow up appointments is essential. Ability to liaise to successfully book patients into clinic appointments in the out-patients department, produce letters, and cancel and rebook as required. Provide advice and information on procedures, appointments and clinic arrangements to the division within the service. Track all case note movement as necessary within PAS. Co-ordinate the requirement for additional clinics, liaising with the Clerical Manager, Clinicians, Out-Patient Sister and Divisional manager to ensure that clinical priorities and Trust policy is adhered to, which will be reviewed at the weekly Clinic Utilisation Meeting along with the Clerical Manager. Production and distribution of overdue follow up queues for clinical review, and re-dating of patient due by dates where indicated by the consultant. Understand all out-patient activity for sub-speciality within the division. To know the standard operating procedures for consultants in order to answer queries from patients/GPs and other trust staff. To be able to provide cross cover for all other Sub-Specialty Appointment Co-Ordinators and represent the Clerical Manager at the Clinic Utilisation Meeting in their absence. Manage systems for accurate filing of paper referral letter information, so they can be retrieved at any given time. Produce statistical information about clinic utilisation and patients who have repeatedly cancelled or deferred. Deal with large volumes of day to day enquires from anxious patients, where there may be language barriers or difficult communication, and also GPs and Trust staff in a courteous, sympathetic manner. Manage new referral worklist using the e-Referral system, accepting, rejecting and re-directing patients as appropriate. Fully understand the Trusts Patient Access Policy relating to Patient Choice and be able to implement systems and answer questions from patients regarding this. Manage paper tertiary referrals received ensuring they are registered within 48 hours and kept in date order. Organise for referrals to be clinically triaged in a timely manner. In exceptional circumstances, the post holder will be expected to carry out any other duties that may be required from time to time in line with the job holders grade, experience and job title. To understand Referral to Treatment (RTT) ideology from registration, through to treatment and aftercare. To maintain a professional attitude, and be a role model, as a senior administration clerk within Patient Access and support the training requirements of new staff recruited into post. To deputise when required and as appropriate for the Clerical Manager. To be a super user of Digicare, CRIS, PENs and in-touch with regards to clinic scheduling, providing expert knowledge and support to the Patient Access & Clerical Manager. To manage out-patient waiting lists ensuring timely and appropriate bookings, resolving or escalating as required. To ensure appropriate management of patients who DNA (do not attend) as per Patient Access Policy. To be conversant with all activities within the Patient Access Centre to provide cover in time of absence. To ensure national, Trust and departmental policies and procedures are understood and adhered to. To contribute to introduction of new IT applications and any other modernisation initiatives ie. In-Touch Electronic Outcomes and Pathway Plus. Attend weekly meeting held by Patient Access Manager/Clerical Manager to understand incidents that have been entered and share learning points. Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures.Other Responsibilities Operate within the required behaviours and values of the Trust leading by example in the delivery of the services performance. Communicate and establish working relationships as appropriate in relation to workload, activities, job role with colleagues within the service and across the wider Trust. The content of this job description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The job description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience working in a NHS contact centre, reception or equivalent appointment booking environment
• Previous experience of data entry input

Desirable

• Knowledge of a hospital-based Patient Administration System

Qualifications & Learning

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Mathematics
• NVQ 3 or equivalent and business administration or 3 years plus, equivalent experience in a clerical role

Desirable

• Additional Customer Service or Administration qualification such as an NVQ Qualification

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes

Essential

• Good level of numeracy and literacy skills
• Able to communicate clearly both in verbal and written communications
• Basic Keyboard & PC skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel
• Organised and methodical with an attention to detail
• Professional and friendly telephone manner
• Able to maintain accuracy to high standards
• Understanding of confidentiality, Data Protection and Coldicaott
• Able to recognise and resolve routine issues referring where appropriate
• Knowledge of NHS waiting time requirements and procedures
• Knowledge of administrative and management procedures and practices
• Knowledge of specialist medical terminology

Desirable

• Understanding of Trust policies and NHS agenda

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent time management skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to work on own unsupervised
• Courteous and friendly
• Be able to work under pressure in a busy environment
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to multitask
• Capable of dealing with sensitive and confidential documents and situations.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Person Specification Experience Essential Proven experience working in a NHS contact centre, reception or equivalent appointment booking environment Previous experience of data entry input Desirable Knowledge of a hospital-based Patient Administration System Qualifications & Learning Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Mathematics NVQ 3 or equivalent and business administration or 3 years plus, equivalent experience in a clerical role Desirable Additional Customer Service or Administration qualification such as an NVQ Qualification Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes Essential Good level of numeracy and literacy skills Able to communicate clearly both in verbal and written communications Basic Keyboard & PC skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel Organised and methodical with an attention to detail Professional and friendly telephone manner Able to maintain accuracy to high standards Understanding of confidentiality, Data Protection and Coldicaott Able to recognise and resolve routine issues referring where appropriate Knowledge of NHS waiting time requirements and procedures Knowledge of administrative and management procedures and practices Knowledge of specialist medical terminology Desirable Understanding of Trust policies and NHS agenda Personal Attributes Essential Excellent time management skills Flexible and adaptable to change Ability to work on own unsupervised Courteous and friendly Be able to work under pressure in a busy environment Ability to work independently or as part of a team Able to multitask Capable of dealing with sensitive and confidential documents and situations. Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Women's Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Women's Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

As a Session Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to deliver a safe, high-quality donation experience.You will play a vital role in ensuring donor and patient safety, maintaining regulatory compliance, and achieving operational targets while promoting excellent standards of care.

As a visible clinical leader, you will support, motivate and develop colleagues, oversee donor eligibility and care, manage clinical risks, and drive continuous improvement. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will champion NHS Blood and Transplants values, ensuring every donor receives a compassionate, professional and positive experience while helping to save and improve lives through the collection of safe blood products.

Your working hours will be on a shift basis but, the normal hours for this role are 4 days per fortnight. Currently, your shifts will be on a rota between Monday and Friday from 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturdays and Sundays would be between 10:00 to 20:00.

Main duties of the job

• Lead donor-facing teams and blood collection activities to ensure a safe, effective and positive donation experience.
• Provide visible clinical leadership, setting clear expectations and supporting teams to achieve operational and quality objectives.
• Act as the expert in donor eligibility, donor care and the management of adverse donation events.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, standard operating procedures and clinical governance processes.
• Monitor performance, analyse clinical data, identify areas for improvement and support delivery of key performance indicators.
• Investigate incidents, complaints and quality concerns, implementing corrective actions and sharing learning with colleagues.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff, delivering training and supporting ongoing competency assessments and professional development.
• Promote service improvements, support change initiatives and contribute to audit, research and innovation activities.
• Manage session resources, stock, equipment and workforce deployment to maximise productivity and donor safety.
• Deputise for the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse/Donor Centre Manager when required.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.

By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term Pharmacy Technician to join our Primary Care team at HMP Oakwood, a category C Prison located in Wolverhampton.

• Free Parking
• Gym Access
• Development and Training opportunities
• Various shift patterns

• Monday - Sunday service
• 37.5 hours per week
• Shifts covering between 7am - 6pm
• 8 week rolling rota
• Every other weekend

Salary:

Between £29,264 - £33,510 per annum depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to addition

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Ensuring timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• Work together to make a difference to all the people we support, and make Practice Plus Group, a place where each of us feels appreciated, challenged and supported to do our best work fulfilling the lives of others.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information whilst demonstrating empathy and understanding to patients.
• Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines optimisation, drug regimes, medicines legislation and general health education so that the multidisciplinary healthcare team are appropriately informed.

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

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

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

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

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

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

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

• You will hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications and have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)
• You will also have relevant post-qualification experience working within a pharmacy environment and multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

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

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Job summary

The Resuscitation Practitioner will work as part of the Trust-wide Resuscitation Service, supporting the delivery of high-quality resuscitation education, simulation, patient safety initiatives and clinical skills training across Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will promote best practice in resuscitation and patient safety, contribute to statutory and mandatory training, support clinical teams, and help ensure staff have the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver and support a wide range of resuscitation and patient safety education programmes across the Trust.
• Teach and assess clinical skills using evidence-based approaches and simulation methodologies.
• Support compliance with national resuscitation standards, Trust policies and mandatory training requirements.
• Provide specialist advice and support to multidisciplinary teams on resuscitation and patient safety matters.
• Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of education programmes and learning events.
• Support quality improvement, audit, governance and service development activities within the Resuscitation Service.
• Work collaboratively with ward managers, clinical teams and key stakeholders to identify and address learning needs.
• Contribute to course faculty, simulation activity, emergency response support, resuscitation equipment assurance and other operational functions of the Resuscitation Service.

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.

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trustis delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Paediatric Physiotherapist

Contract Type: 6 Months Fixed Term

Purpose for Fixed Term: Sickness Absence Absence Backfill

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our Paediatric Clubfoot Clinic. We are looking for applicants to have at least 12 months' experience working in a clubfoot clinic.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience £49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

188-SNM081026

Job locations

CHI Specialist Nursing

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Have a strong knowledge base in clubfoot management.Demonstrate excellent communication skills.Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).Build positive rapport with children, young people and their families.Be committed to delivering high-quality, family-centred care.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will: Have a strong knowledge base in clubfoot management.Demonstrate excellent communication skills.Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).Build positive rapport with children, young people and their families.Be committed to delivering high-quality, family-centred care. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Masters in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience: highly specialist skills with relevant levels of study
• Current HCPC registration
• Significant relevant clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in physiotherapy practice
• Evidence of proven leadership and supervisory skills
• Previous experience within relevant clinical area
• Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of audit, evaluation, or research
• Evidence of implementing change in a clinical environment

Desirable

• Management qualification, or equivalent experience
• Attendance at post-graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area
• Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
• Experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Leadership qualification, or experience

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Masters in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience: highly specialist skills with relevant levels of study Current HCPC registration Significant relevant clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in physiotherapy practice Evidence of proven leadership and supervisory skills Previous experience within relevant clinical area Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of audit, evaluation, or research Evidence of implementing change in a clinical environment Desirable Management qualification, or equivalent experience Attendance at post-graduation courses, or conferences, relevant to clinical area Able to demonstrate sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas Experience working in an acute hospital setting Leadership qualification, or experience Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

CHI Specialist Nursing

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

CHI Specialist Nursing

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 6 Senior Staff Nurses to join the team in the Gastroenterology Investigation Unit (GIU).

Full Time 12 month Fixed Term

The gastroenterology department at GOSH is one of the UK's leading centres of excellence in treating complex diseases affecting the gut and other associated organs. Working in the GIU you will be part of a team dedicated to performing and analysing the investigations that the children and young people require.

Main duties of the job

• To support and lead as NIC on the gastro Suite.
• To be able to run an endoscopy list and correctly support the medical team in their procedures related to patients with IBD, Motility , Nutrition etc.
• To learn how to set up and manage other day investigations on the unit, impedances, Video capsule endoscopy as well as motility tests.
• To work well in the MDT and commuincate effectiverly.
• To liaises with families to advise on what to expect on admissions and pre-admission checklist.

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Job summary

Job summary

Overgate is the Hospice that serves the people of Calderdale and was founded in 1981 It has grown since then to provide specialist palliative care to twelve inpatient beds (one of which is a booked respite bed for patients with specialist palliative care needs) and day hospice services both within the hospice and at hubs throughout Calderdale. The Hospice also provides bereavement care and counselling, specialist palliative care social work services, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, complementary therapies, chaplaincy services, diversional therapies and a 24-hour advice line for professionals. Our aspirations include development of services to support patients in their own homes, and we have a team of Specialist Palliative Care Community Educators to support primary care professionals in the palliative care they deliver; this will strengthen our good relationship with local primary care services. In 2024 ground will be broken to start the building of a new purpose built sixteen bedded single room occupancy hospice within the grounds of the current hospice

CHfTs Medical Director provides Overgate Hospice with its Responsible Officer for Revalidation. Overgates patients have access to diagnostic services at CHfT and doctors have access to the trust intranet, including diagnostics results services, and electronic patient record (EPR) systems including CHfTs EPR, SystmOne, PPM (the local oncology electronic record) and PASWEB (where patients results can be accessed)

Main duties of the job

To provide medical care to inpatients at Overgate Hospice, alongside the multi-professional team.

To provide medical input to Day Hospice patients at Overgate Hospice, with good independent decision-making skills.

To provide support to primary care teams and other professionals.

To support and advise any medical colleagues & students who are more junior/less experienced in palliative medicine.

To participate in the non-resident on-call rota.

To maintain and administer medical records as per Hospice policy.

To ensure confidentiality of information is always preserved, whether at, or away from work.

To be involved in audit, research, and service development programmes as appropriate.

To participate actively in multi-professional discussions and meetings.

To help ensure that the high standard of medical care and support for carers and families at the Hospice is maintained.

To work closely with the Medical Director and Associate Specialist, to ensure provision of medical input throughout the Hospice.

To maintain standards and quality of care throughout the services delivered by the Hospice, by participating in standard setting and audit, attending relevant meetings, and contributing to Hospice policies, procedures, and guidelines.

To support the development of clinical governance, including a commitment to clinical audit, risk management, staff development, peer review and appraisal within the Hospice governance framework.

About us

Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness.

However, the current constraints of our ageing facilities are making this more difficult than ever. Our ambitious redevelopment plans will modernise and expand our existing facilities to transform the environment in which we care for our patients

Safeguarding Children & Adults at Risk

All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.

Valuing Diversity and Equality

All employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity of provision. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£198.78 a day per 8 hour day - £99.39 on call 4 hour session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0115-26-0024

Job locations

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Doctor (Fully Qualified)

Salary

£198.78 per 8-hour day

£99.39 per on call session

Hours 32 hours = 4 x 8hr days = 0.8 WTE per week

(Tuesdays - Fridays 8.30am-5pm)

PLUS 1 in 5 weeknights and weekends on call

Weeknights 5.00pm 8.30am = 1 session

Weekends Sat 8.30am - Mon 8.30am = 6 sessions

Contract Fixed term 12 months

Salary details

Overgate contributes to the cost of medical indemnity insurance

NHS pensions can be continued but not started in this role

Annual Leave Six weeks + ten public holidays (all pro rata)

Employer Overgate Hospice (not NHS)

Responsible to and supervised by Dr Rachel Sheils, Medical Director

Accountable to Tracey Wilcocks, Chief Executive

Closing date Sunday 01/11/2026

Interviews Week commencing 09/11/2026

Applications

Applications written using AI are strongly discouraged. Spoken communication is extremely important in this role. Interviews may be terminated if spoken language is at a significantly lower standard than the written application

Sponsorship

As a charity, Overgate does NOT provide sponsorship

Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness

Job Summary

The Hospice doctors work closely with the enthusiastic, experienced, multi-professional team, ensuring a high standard of medical care

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice

Completion of Foundation Year 1 & 2

Previous employment as a doctor in the NHS

Excellence in both written and spoken English language

Key Working Relationships

Medical Director

Director of Clinical Services, Deputy Director of Clinical Services

Medical Team

Nursing Teams in Day Hospice & Inpatient Unit

Multidisciplinary team

Community and Hospital Specialist Palliative Care Teams

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

High standards of medical and holistic care to patients & families

Support and advise less experienced colleagues & students

Participate in the non-resident on-call rota

Maintain and administer medical records as per Hospice policy, protecting the security of confidential data

Work collaboratively with all Hospice colleagues, including multi-professional discussions and meetings

Professional

Maintain standards and quality of care by participating in all aspects of good governance (audit, risk management, quality improvement, CPD, incident reporting & reflection, service development etc

Education

Engage with medical appraisal and revalidation

Participate in internal and external education sessions (attending and delivering)

Additional Information

The post-holder must participate in the on-call rota for the Inpatient Unit at a frequency of 1 in 5. This is non-resident and consultant advice is available 24/7 by telephone

At weekends, on-call duties include a ward round, any admissions, and then to be available (non-resident) for telephone or in-person care of inpatients

Prospective Cover Doctors provide prospective cover for each others leave

Any additional week day and on-call sessions worked to back-fill others leave attracts sessional payment at the usual rate

Study & Training

The post includes 2 hours non-clinical time /week

The Hospice is committed to continuous professional development (CPD) and will grant study leave with funding where appropriate

The main palliative medicine journals are available via Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) Library

A laptop is provided for work purposes

Hospice Medical Staffing

This post is one of five medical posts totalling 2.6 WTE plus a full time ACP

We also host a GP trainee (up to 0.4 WTE)

The Medical Director is appointed jointly with Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) and Overgate (0.9 WTE Hospice, 0.1 WTE CHFT)

Consultant telephone support is available 24/7

Administrative support is available

There is a medical team office

Overgate Hospice

Overgate Hospice serves the people of Calderdale and was founded in 1981. In August 2026 we opened our new inpatient unit, providing an outstanding environment for both patients and staff

We are situated between Huddersfield and Halifax, close to the M62

We provide specialist palliative inpatient care, Day Hospice services, respite, bereavement care, counselling, specialist social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, complementary & diversional therapies, chaplaincy services, and a 24-hour advice line for professionals

Overgate has an excellent relationship with CHFT, which provides our Revalidation Responsible Officer function and access to diagnostic services for patients

The medical team has access to CHFTs clinical systems and library services

Overgate provides e-learning via Blue Stream Academy

The Hospice has Wi-Fi access for staff and service usersOur fundraising team that generates most of our income, supplemented by some funding from West Yorkshire ICB

Calderdale Palliative Care Team

The community palliative care team is employed by CHFT

The palliative care team for the local hospital is based at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Appointment Procedure

The appointment will be by application and interview

It is subject to satisfactory pre-employment health screening, references and GMC-prescribed checks

The successful applicant will be required to produce evidence of hepatitis B immunity status

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC with a Licence to Practice and have up to date medical indemnity insurance. Certificates must be produced prior to appointment

General Duties & Responsibilities

Overgate Hospice is a no smoking organisation

The employee must:

Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

Complete Hospice mandatory training

Comply with all Hospice policies & procedures at all times and participate in the development and implementation of policies

Be actively involved in Governance and support the audit cycle

Always maintain strict confidentiality, in all aspects of Hospice business and work within the guidelines of the Data Protection Act and GDPR

Demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice locally and nationally

Adhere to the Hospices Standards of Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their work

Use all Hospice resources economically and cost effectively

This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriate

Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk

All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training

Valuing Diversity and Equality

All employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and training

Essential

Full registration with the GMC, and a GMC licence to practiceEssentialCertification & direct check

As a minimum, completion of two years foundation training, or equivalent for doctors trained overseasEssentialApplication, Interview, and references

Employment as a doctor within the NHS (the post is not an NHS post, but as we share the care of our patients with the NHS, post holders must understand how the NHS functions in order to work effectively in this role)EssentialApplication, interviews and references

Desirable

Completion of Core Medical training or equivalent

M.R.C.P. / M.R.C.G.P.

Role-specific requirements

Essential

Ability to attend the Hospice within 60 minutes (maximum) when required during on-call periods

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care, and ability to develop independent decision making in this specialist field

Able to demonstrate empathy towards patients and families, including ability to adapt style and practice to individual situations (i.e. patient-centred)

A commitment to continuous personal and professional development

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Maintain confidentiality

Communicate at an excellent standard in spoken and written English

Computer literate able to use email and Microsoft programmes including Word, and able to learn to use electronic patient records / information systems

Ability to provide leadership and direction relating to own discipline

Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, and co-operation in setting the on-call rota

Recognises and respects the skills of Hospice colleagues, and collaborates effectively

Personal attributes

Essential

Commitment to the purpose and values of Overgate HospiceEssentialApplication & Interview

Positive professional approach and image

Emotionally resilient, is aware of the need for good structures of support to cope with palliative medicine

Job description Job responsibilities Doctor (Fully Qualified) Salary£198.78 per 8-hour day£99.39 per on call sessionHours 32 hours = 4 x 8hr days = 0.8 WTE per week(Tuesdays - Fridays 8.30am-5pm)PLUS 1 in 5 weeknights and weekends on callWeeknights 5.00pm 8.30am = 1 sessionWeekends Sat 8.30am - Mon 8.30am = 6 sessionsContract Fixed term 12 monthsSalary detailsOvergate contributes to the cost of medical indemnity insuranceNHS pensions can be continued but not started in this roleAnnual Leave Six weeks + ten public holidays (all pro rata)Employer Overgate Hospice (not NHS)Responsible to and supervised by Dr Rachel Sheils, Medical DirectorAccountable to Tracey Wilcocks, Chief ExecutiveClosing date Sunday 01/11/2026Interviews Week commencing 09/11/2026ApplicationsApplications written using AI are strongly discouraged. Spoken communication is extremely important in this role. Interviews may be terminated if spoken language is at a significantly lower standard than the written applicationSponsorshipAs a charity, Overgate does NOT provide sponsorshipOvergate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illnessJob SummaryThe Hospice doctors work closely with the enthusiastic, experienced, multi-professional team, ensuring a high standard of medical careMinimum Qualifications & ExperienceFull registration with the GMC and a licence to practiceCompletion of Foundation Year 1 & 2Previous employment as a doctor in the NHSExcellence in both written and spoken English languageKey Working RelationshipsMedical DirectorDirector of Clinical Services, Deputy Director of Clinical ServicesMedical TeamNursing Teams in Day Hospice & Inpatient UnitMultidisciplinary teamCommunity and Hospital Specialist Palliative Care TeamsDuties and ResponsibilitiesClinicalHigh standards of medical and holistic care to patients & familiesSupport and advise less experienced colleagues & studentsParticipate in the non-resident on-call rotaMaintain and administer medical records as per Hospice policy, protecting the security of confidential dataWork collaboratively with all Hospice colleagues, including multi-professional discussions and meetingsProfessionalMaintain standards and quality of care by participating in all aspects of good governance (audit, risk management, quality improvement, CPD, incident reporting & reflection, service development etcEducationEngage with medical appraisal and revalidationParticipate in internal and external education sessions (attending and delivering)Additional InformationThe post-holder must participate in the on-call rota for the Inpatient Unit at a frequency of 1 in 5. This is non-resident and consultant advice is available 24/7 by telephoneAt weekends, on-call duties include a ward round, any admissions, and then to be available (non-resident) for telephone or in-person care of inpatientsProspective Cover Doctors provide prospective cover for each others leaveAny additional week day and on-call sessions worked to back-fill others leave attracts sessional payment at the usual rateStudy & TrainingThe post includes 2 hours non-clinical time /weekThe Hospice is committed to continuous professional development (CPD) and will grant study leave with funding where appropriateThe main palliative medicine journals are available via Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) LibraryA laptop is provided for work purposesHospice Medical StaffingThis post is one of five medical posts totalling 2.6 WTE plus a full time ACPWe also host a GP trainee (up to 0.4 WTE)The Medical Director is appointed jointly with Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) and Overgate (0.9 WTE Hospice, 0.1 WTE CHFT)Consultant telephone support is available 24/7Administrative support is availableThere is a medical team officeOvergate HospiceOvergate Hospice serves the people of Calderdale and was founded in 1981. In August 2026 we opened our new inpatient unit, providing an outstanding environment for both patients and staffWe are situated between Huddersfield and Halifax, close to the M62We provide specialist palliative inpatient care, Day Hospice services, respite, bereavement care, counselling, specialist social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, complementary & diversional therapies, chaplaincy services, and a 24-hour advice line for professionalsOvergate has an excellent relationship with CHFT, which provides our Revalidation Responsible Officer function and access to diagnostic services for patientsThe medical team has access to CHFTs clinical systems and library servicesOvergate provides e-learning via Blue Stream AcademyThe Hospice has Wi-Fi access for staff and service usersOur fundraising team that generates most of our income, supplemented by some funding from West Yorkshire ICBCalderdale Palliative Care TeamThe community palliative care team is employed by CHFTThe palliative care team for the local hospital is based at Huddersfield Royal InfirmaryAppointment ProcedureThe appointment will be by application and interviewIt is subject to satisfactory pre-employment health screening, references and GMC-prescribed checksThe successful applicant will be required to produce evidence of hepatitis B immunity statusApplicants must be fully registered with the GMC with a Licence to Practice and have up to date medical indemnity insurance. Certificates must be produced prior to appointmentGeneral Duties & ResponsibilitiesOvergate Hospice is a no smoking organisationThe employee must:Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)Complete Hospice mandatory trainingComply with all Hospice policies & procedures at all times and participate in the development and implementation of policiesBe actively involved in Governance and support the audit cycleAlways maintain strict confidentiality, in all aspects of Hospice business and work within the guidelines of the Data Protection Act and GDPRDemonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice locally and nationallyAdhere to the Hospices Standards of Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their workUse all Hospice resources economically and cost effectivelyThis job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriateSafeguarding Children and Adults at RiskAll Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory trainingValuing Diversity and EqualityAll employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.PERSON SPECIFICATIONQualifications and trainingEssentialFull registration with the GMC, and a GMC licence to practiceEssentialCertification & direct checkAs a minimum, completion of two years foundation training, or equivalent for doctors trained overseasEssentialApplication, Interview, and referencesEmployment as a doctor within the NHS (the post is not an NHS post, but as we share the care of our patients with the NHS, post holders must understand how the NHS functions in order to work effectively in this role)EssentialApplication, interviews and referencesDesirableCompletion of Core Medical training or equivalentM.R.C.P. / M.R.C.G.P.Role-specific requirementsEssentialAbility to attend the Hospice within 60 minutes (maximum) when required during on-call periodsKnowledge and ExperienceEssentialKnowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care, and ability to develop independent decision making in this specialist fieldAble to demonstrate empathy towards patients and families, including ability to adapt style and practice to individual situations (i.e. patient-centred)A commitment to continuous personal and professional developmentSkills and AbilitiesEssentialMaintain confidentialityCommunicate at an excellent standard in spoken and written English Computer literate able to use email and Microsoft programmes including Word, and able to learn to use electronic patient records / information systemsAbility to provide leadership and direction relating to own disciplineExcellent team working and interpersonal skills, and co-operation in setting the on-call rotaRecognises and respects the skills of Hospice colleagues, and collaborates effectively Personal attributesEssentialCommitment to the purpose and values of Overgate HospiceEssentialApplication & InterviewPositive professional approach and imageEmotionally resilient, is aware of the need for good structures of support to cope with palliative medicine

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate at an excellent standard in English - in speech and writing, and to maintain confidentiality
• Computer literate able to use email and Microsoft programmes including Word, and able to learn to use electronic patient records / information systems
• Ability to provide leadership and direction relating to own discipline
• Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, including co-operation in setting the on-call rota
• Able to recognise and respect the skills of others within the whole Hospice team and effectively collaborate with colleagues

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care, and ability to develop independent decision making in this specialist field
• Able to demonstrate empathy towards patients and families, including ability to adapt style and practice to individual situations (i.e. patient-centred)
• A commitment to personal development and continuing medical education

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to the purpose and values of Overgate Hospice
• Positive professional approach and image
• Emotionally resilient, and has an awareness of the need for good structures of support to cope with death and dying within the field of palliative medicine

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC, and as of 16.11.2009, a GMC licence to practice
• As a minimum, completion of two foundation years training, or equivalent for doctors trained overseas
• Employment as a doctor within the NHS (the post is not an NHS post, but as we share the care of our patients with the NHS, post holders must understand how the NHS functions in order to work effectively in this role)

Desirable

• Completion of Core Medical training (post-foundation) medical experience or equivalent
• M.R.C.P. / M.R.C.G.P.

Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate at an excellent standard in English - in speech and writing, and to maintain confidentiality Computer literate able to use email and Microsoft programmes including Word, and able to learn to use electronic patient records / information systems Ability to provide leadership and direction relating to own discipline Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, including co-operation in setting the on-call rota Able to recognise and respect the skills of others within the whole Hospice team and effectively collaborate with colleagues Experience Essential Knowledge of holistic care and the principles of palliative care, and ability to develop independent decision making in this specialist field Able to demonstrate empathy towards patients and families, including ability to adapt style and practice to individual situations (i.e. patient-centred) A commitment to personal development and continuing medical education Personal Attributes Essential Commitment to the purpose and values of Overgate Hospice Positive professional approach and image Emotionally resilient, and has an awareness of the need for good structures of support to cope with death and dying within the field of palliative medicine Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC, and as of 16.11.2009, a GMC licence to practice As a minimum, completion of two foundation years training, or equivalent for doctors trained overseas Employment as a doctor within the NHS (the post is not an NHS post, but as we share the care of our patients with the NHS, post holders must understand how the NHS functions in order to work effectively in this role) Desirable Completion of Core Medical training (post-foundation) medical experience or equivalent M.R.C.P. / M.R.C.G.P.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Overgate Hospice

Address

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.overgatehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Overgate Hospice

Address

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.overgatehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist in a multi-disciplinary team that warmly welcomes psychological ideas and practices. We are seeking to appoint an 8b Clinical / Counselling Psychologist for 9 months to work in our Home Based Treatment Team (HBTT) based in North Manchester (0.38 WTE / 14 hours per week). This is a maternity cover post, which provides a great opportunity for a psychologist looking to diversity their clinical experience or gain experience at a more senior level.

With a significant focus upon multi-disciplinary team working, the post will require a strong contribution to MDT meetings to support HBTT clinicians in decision making and care planning. The team focusses upon urgent assessments of acute mental health needs, comprehensive risk formulations, promoting psychological understanding of crises and supporting the guidance of service users into appropriate referral pathways. Participation in audit, research, service development initiatives and teaching and training will be encouraged and supported.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Psychologists with enthusiasm and an appreciation of the challenges and rewards of working within a culturally diverse inner city environment. Psychologists in the Manchester HBTT's are professionally managed and you will receive supervision, access to CPD and annual appraisals. We enjoy strong links to the regional Doctoral Clinical Psychology Training Courses and host placements for Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

Experience of being able to formulate risk and work with complex and enduring mental health problems is essential to this post.

The post would be suitable for a clinical / counselling psychologist who could be confident in applying a flexible and theoretically integrative approach, given the wide range of mental health needs and risks that present to the team.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

This service operates 08:00 to 20:00, across 2 shifts, 5 days a week [Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays].

We offer an attractive flexible package including an NHS Pension.

We take real pride in the services we provide to our communities in the area and your role will be to respond to our Falls Service users in a caring, attentive and professional manner.

You will be expected to work as part of the wider Operations Team, including call handling when required.

A full, clean, UK manual driving licence is required for this role.

This is a temportary position and is expected to end on 31 March 2026.

Main duties of the job

Falls responders will be responsible for providing a high level of quality and care to service users within the community, working as a member of the BARDOC Operations Team.

You will respond to falls in a timely manner, within the service level agreement, and as directed by BARDOC. You will complete a post fall assessment at the service users location, in line with the trained scope of practice.

About us

Established in 1996 as the Preferred Provider of GP out of Hours Services, BARDOC has evolved into a leading organisation, delivering futuristic, innovative design across multiple GP Practices. From our central hub in Bury we operate a diverse range of 24/7 healthcare services across Greater Manchester.

The service has developed a reputation for innovation which is crucial to the continuing success of the organisation. It has evolved into a Community Benefits Society which works in partnership with patients and a range of other service providers, to deliver high quality patient focused care to the heart of its local communities.

Job summary

3x Fixed Term Maternity Cover & 1x Permanent

Band 7 Sonographer - with additional Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP)

Our Ultrasound department consists of 16 rooms: 6 General, 6 Obstetrics, 1 EPAU, 1 ACU 1 ACU and 1 satellite clinic. All our rooms are all equipped with the latest GE machines. We are a busy and dynamic department doing a wide variety of examinations such as Obstetric, Gynae, General Abdominal, Small Parts, Vascular, Paediatric and MSK ultrasound.

We have a culture which fosters innovation and supports new ideas whilst also ensuring our people are well supported so that they have high rates of employee satisfaction and are professionally developing to be the leaders of tomorrow.

The successful candidate will work mainly at the Chelsea and Westminster site but may cover West Middlesex Hospital site when services require.

The minimum scanning requirements for this role: Obstetrics US (FASP & GAP knowledge and application), Gynaecology and general abdominal ultrasound is essential. This includes scanning, independent reporting and onward recommendation of all modalities in line with national and local guidelines and protocols.. Small parts, MSK, vascular and paediatrics (including GRAF hips) ultrasound skills are desirable.

Previous candidates need not re-apply.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

• To independently scan and report examinations in obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal ultrasound. Paediatric, vascular and MSK ultrasound may also be performed depending on experience and training.
• Please refer to the job description for more details

Key working relation relationships

• All members of staff within the Department
• All levels of hospital staff, patients and members of the public
• He/she will develop a particularly close relationship with consultants and senior nursing and administrative staff

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.

Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job summary

• Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our Neurodevelopmental Team.

The Healthcare Assistant is an integral member of the clinical team. They will assist and support nursing, medical, and other professional staff in the delivery of high standards of holistic family centered care to children, young people and their families.

Full time permanent position- 37.5 hours per week.

Part-time permanent position - 30 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

To promote an environment suitable for the care of the children, ensuring that the best interest of the child is paramount.

To ensure efficient and effective provision of the service by providing support to Nursing staff, Clinicians, Children, Young People and families

Please see Job Description for overview of main duties of the job.

About us

Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales. Every individual makes a valuable contribution and Alder Hey is proud of its long history of providing pioneering and innovative healthcare to children and young people. The post holder must adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.

The Trust is committed to carefully screening all job applicants to ensure the safeguard of children and to an environment that promotes equality and embraces diversity. The trust operates a flexible working policy.

As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy.

Please note this post may close the vacancy early when we have reached a maximum number of applications.

Job summary

As a Trust grade registrar, the post holder would be expected to do an independent ward round and make clinical decisions, support junior doctors, see referrals from other specialities and perform procedures eg. lumbar puncture. There will be on call commitments as part of the RMO rota. There will also be the opportunity to go on consultant-led teaching ward rounds.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work across all the frailty wards including C20 in CHH and the 13th floor in HRI. C20 and the 13th floor are NCTR wards. There is good support from consultants and plenty of opportunities to train and develop.

NHS experience is essential

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospital's NHS Trust is committed to providing an integrated Trust-wide 4C's service, incorporating the management of Complaints, Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS), concerns, comments and compliments. The service will provide a high quality, responsive support to patients, relatives, carers and staff.

The post-holder will have a key role within the PALS team in delivering a patient-centred service for all aspects of the 4C's. This will incorporate facilitating immediate resolution of concerns, and where appropriate supporting patients and carers through the progression of concerns through the NHS Complaints procedure.

Main duties of the job

Act as an initial point of contact for patients requesting information or raising concerns within the Trust, providing a confidential service for people wishing to discuss their care or treatment.

Respond to concerns raised by patients, carers and families by providing advice, support and direction, facilitating communication and negotiating immediate solutions so issues are resolved quickly and efficiently.

Respond appropriately to people who may be in distress or display antagonistic behaviour

Ensure correspondence and patient contact are acknowledged within national guidance, and patients or advocates are kept informed of developments.

Provide information about Trust services and the NHS complaints procedure; support access to Trust, advocacy, voluntary and interpreting services; refer health-record requests to the Data Management Team; and direct service users to the complaints process in line with national and local policy.

Complete and securely file comprehensive documentation, promptly direct complaints to the appropriate directorate, senior manager, director or respondent, and maintain good working relationships with staff, external organisations, stakeholders, service-user groups and the local community.

Support patient-information, record 4Cs activity on DATIX, prepare reports on trends and lessons learnt, and help evaluate and monitor the service.

About us

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) plays a central role in improving health and wellbeing across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and surrounding communities. Employing more than 20,000 colleagues, it is Nottinghamshire's largest employer and one of the country's largest and busiest NHS trusts, serving over 2.5 million local residents and around four million people across the East Midlands and beyond. Its services span Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House, alongside nationally and internationally recognised specialist care, pioneering surgery and major research programmes. NUH hosts the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre and Nottingham Children's Hospital and, with the University of Nottingham, a Biomedical Research Centre studying hearing, digestive and respiratory diseases, musculoskeletal conditions, mental health and imaging. As a teaching trust, NUH educates and trains doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals through strong partnerships with the universities of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent and Loughborough. The Trust acknowledges significant recent challenges, including recovery from Covid, the independent review of maternity services and the need to improve organisational culture, while emphasising progress and a sustained focus on safer, better services. This includes major redevelopment for QMC and City Hospital, plus the new 70-bed rehabilitation facility at Stanford Hall, reflecting NUH's ambition.

Job summary

fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 27 Sept 2027

We are seeking a person who enjoys working with people living with dementia and who values the importance of person-centered care.

The Dementia Support Service is a well-respected, supportive and hardworking team of support workers, nurses and occupational therapists who are dedicated to optimising the care of in-patients with dementia and enabling best outcomes for them at the point of discharge.

As a dementia specialist practitioner your focus will be on providing specialist assessment and care planning for patients who present with complex needs, along with interventions to enable engagement in care. You will promote person centered approaches, working collaboratively with patients, their families/carers and staff.

This is an exciting and rewarding post which rarely becomes available.

We look forward to applications from people who take pride in their work and are passionate about putting the needs of people living with Dementia at the centre of their care.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to prioritise your caseload as well as that of the Dementia Support Workers. You will undertake specialist dementia needs assessments and care planning to enable a unified, person-centered approach to optimize care, working alongside families/carers and staff.

This role requires a creative approach to problem solving, and the proactive provision of interventions and reasonable adjustments to maintain skills, engagement in care and best outcomes.

You will be working independently as well as working alongside the dementia support team and many teams. A thorough induction and regular supervision will be provided.

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

Part time: 23 hours per week.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Assistant Technical Officer, Community Diagnostic Centre / Outpatient Cardiology.

Department: Community Diagnostic / Centre Cardiology Outpatients

Band 3

Hours: 18.75 per week, fixed contract for 2 years. Starting time 13:15 finishing time 17:00, 5 days a week

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated flexible individual to join our team of experienced staff. Our Community Diagnostic Centre / outpatient cardiology unit provides patients with easy access to Cardiology diagnostic and interventional procedures these include electrocardiography (ECG), assisting with procedures, downloading, setting up and fitting of diagnostic electrocardiography and blood pressure monitors and all other aspects of patient's needs within the outpatient department.

You will be expected to work in all areas of the Community Diagnostic Centre / Cardiology outpatients. This busy unit is open Monday to Friday, working hours are variable between 08:00- 18:00 to cover the needs of the unit. For further information please contact Senior Sister Ellie Burgess on 01908996539.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Interview date: 29/10/2026

Main duties of the job

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

"-NHS Survey, 2024''They feel confident in their team and supported to make suggestions to improve the work, 80.6% strongly agree.

To assist physiologist and qualified nursing staff in providing high-quality care by carrying out tests and procedures as required on the daily schedule. To ensure the smooth running of outpatient clinics that run throughout the day. This will require the post holder to organise their own day to day work once given to them by nursing staff and physiologists.

The post holder will act under the direction and supervision of a trained physiologist or nurse.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for aClinical/ Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join our highly regarded PATH (Prevention, Assessment and Treatment in Hertfordshire) for psychosis team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of adynamic, supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in line with NICE recommendations.

Our service is committed not only to clinical excellence but also to innovation and offering our patients the best care available. We are proud to be actively involved in research collaborations with the University of Oxford and King's College London. Through these partnerships, we are supporting development and implementation of new psychological therapies and emerging technologies that enhance recovery and outcomes for people experiencing psychosis.

Main duties of the job

As a specialist services, PATH provides comprehensive assessment and intervention for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Psychological therapists play a central role within multidisciplinary team, contributing specialist expertise to formulation, treatment planning and service development.

The successful applicant will:

• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT, in line with NICE guidance.
• Contribute to comprehensive assessments, including the use of psychometric measures where appropriate.
• Support multidisciplinary colleagues through psychological formulation, consultation and collaborative care planning.
• Play an active role in the continued development of psychologically informed practice across the service.

We are committed to supporting the growth and development of our staff. The Trust offers excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and actively encourages clinicians to develop specialist interests that align with both service and professional goals.

If you are looking for a role that combines clinical excellence, research and innovation as well as opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

This role is also suitable for newly qualified therapists.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist for a Fixed-Term, 3-day a week role with in the Queens Park and Paddington (QPP) Community Mental Health Hub. We are a multidisciplinary, secondary care mental health service based in Westminster for those experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties, including psychosis, PTSD and complex emotional needs.

The post holder will be expected to provide a psychological service to patients of the Queens Park and Paddington (QPP) Community Mental Health Hub as well as the wider catchment area that this unit serves, within the broader aims and objectives of the Adult Psychology Specialty. This may include working across a range of locations within the catchment area including occasional home visits.

The post holder will play key role and contribute to the continuing development of the overall psychology service within the team. You will be given an opportunity to be involved in clinical research and development where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

1. Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients and those of more junior staff providing a comprehensive and appropriate psychology service to clients, families and carers2. Play a key role in the advanced assessment and treatment of clients who have acute, chronic or complex presentation and determine clinical diagnosis and intervention required3. Assess clients' needs and direct to other services as appropriate4. Maintain records as an autonomous practitioner5. Communicate effectively with health and social care professionals and outside agencies regarding client care and progress6. Communicate with other members of the Team regarding policies, service development and management plans7. Undertake a significant clinical caseload working under supervision in collaboration with other agencies and health and social care professionals.

About us

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CNWL is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ in line with our values, our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy & policy, & many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

With us, you will get -A Trust committed to staff personal development, with a trust wide culture change and leadership programme that has staff wellbeing at its core.

An opportunity to work for one of the top 10 NHS employersFlexible workingVariety of workAccess to a variety of CPD opportunities.

As a Trust we are committed to investing in our staff through a range of initiatives, both profession-specific and organisation wide. Psychological professions staff are able to access a range of trust-wide CPD initiatives. We have partnered with Bespoke & Contextual Consulting to provide some of the profession specific CPD, alongside additional CPD sessions we commission as part of CNWL CPD programme for Psychological Professions.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

333-J-WE-0884

Job locations

Queen's Park and Paddington Community Mental Health Hub

7A Woodfield Road

London

W9 2NW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

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

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

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

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

5. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.

6. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

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

8. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

9. To complete care plans for clients under the psychology and team caseload, taking responsibility for initiating planning and review of care plans including clients, and where appropriate, their carers, referring agents and others involved in the network of care.

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

Teaching, training, and supervision

1. To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a senior clinical psychologist and, where appropriate, other senior professional colleagues.

2. To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision and to provide supervision to other MDT staffs psychological work, as appropriate.

3. To provide professional and clinical supervision of assistant/graduate psychologists and, as appropriate, to contribute to the supervision of individual cases for trainee clinical psychologists.

4. To contribute to the pre- and post-qualification teaching of clinical and/or counselling psychology, as required by the Head of Specialty.

5. To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the client group across a range of agencies and settings, where appropriate.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

1. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.

2. To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the services where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing.

3. To manage the workloads of assistant and graduate psychologists, within the framework of the team/services policies and procedures.

4. To be involved, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing of assistant/graduate psychologists.

5. As negotiated and within time constraints, the post holder will be expected to attend relevant clinical meetings of local adult mental health services for individual patients.

6. The post holder will be required to attend and contribute to the regular professional meetings of the Adult Psychology Specialty and other Departmental meetings.

Research and service evaluation

1. To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

2. To undertake appropriate research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research.

3. To undertake project management, including complex audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the services to help develop service provision.

4. To familiarise themselves with, and to comply with, the Trusts requirements on research governance.

IT responsibilities (other than those used for research)

1. The post holder will input and maintain, appropriate clinical records and statistical data and provide this to the Service Manager/Head of Speciality when necessary.

2. The postholder will engage in relevant computer and IT training as required.

3. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that those psychologists they are responsible for/supervise engage in relevant computer and IT training as required and will input and maintain, appropriate computer and manual clinical records and statistical data.

General

1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the postholders professional and service manager(s).

2. To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology across the services, by continuing to develop the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of clinical psychology and related disciplines.

3. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.

4. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health.

To be noted:

• This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager.
• This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements, and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: 1. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. 2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy. 3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. 4. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. 5. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans. 6. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. 7. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the services, across all settings and agencies serving the client group. 8. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. 9. To complete care plans for clients under the psychology and team caseload, taking responsibility for initiating planning and review of care plans including clients, and where appropriate, their carers, referring agents and others involved in the network of care. 10. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care. Teaching, training, and supervision 1. To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a senior clinical psychologist and, where appropriate, other senior professional colleagues. 2. To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision and to provide supervision to other MDT staffs psychological work, as appropriate. 3. To provide professional and clinical supervision of assistant/graduate psychologists and, as appropriate, to contribute to the supervision of individual cases for trainee clinical psychologists. 4. To contribute to the pre- and post-qualification teaching of clinical and/or counselling psychology, as required by the Head of Specialty. 5. To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the client group across a range of agencies and settings, where appropriate. Management, recruitment, policy and service development 1. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit. 2. To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the services where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing. 3. To manage the workloads of assistant and graduate psychologists, within the framework of the team/services policies and procedures. 4. To be involved, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing of assistant/graduate psychologists. 5. As negotiated and within time constraints, the post holder will be expected to attend relevant clinical meetings of local adult mental health services for individual patients. 6. The post holder will be required to attend and contribute to the regular professional meetings of the Adult Psychology Specialty and other Departmental meetings. Research and service evaluation 1. To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members. 2. To undertake appropriate research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research. 3. To undertake project management, including complex audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the services to help develop service provision. 4. To familiarise themselves with, and to comply with, the Trusts requirements on research governance. IT responsibilities (other than those used for research) 1. The post holder will input and maintain, appropriate clinical records and statistical data and provide this to the Service Manager/Head of Speciality when necessary. 2. The postholder will engage in relevant computer and IT training as required. 3. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that those psychologists they are responsible for/supervise engage in relevant computer and IT training as required and will input and maintain, appropriate computer and manual clinical records and statistical data. General 1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the postholders professional and service manager(s). 2. To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology across the services, by continuing to develop the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of clinical psychology and related disciplines. 3. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures. 4. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health. To be noted: This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements, and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
• Eligibility for graduate membership of BPS
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Relevant specialist training or qualifications e.g. CBTp, FIP, EMDR, or NET

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with CMHT client groups, including those experiencing psychosis, PTSD, and complex emotional needs.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology across different cultural contexts.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working with interpreters.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience working with refugees and asylum seekers.
• Experience of providing reflective practice or post-incident team reflections for serious incidents (debriefs)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Other

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to manage own wellbeing and emotional reactions that may arise when directly working with individuals who have experienced traumatic events, such as sexual abuse, torture, and domestic violence.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.

Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS Eligibility for graduate membership of BPS HCPC registration Desirable Relevant specialist training or qualifications e.g. CBTp, FIP, EMDR, or NET Experience Essential Experience working with CMHT client groups, including those experiencing psychosis, PTSD, and complex emotional needs. Experience of the application of clinical psychology across different cultural contexts. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Experience of working with interpreters. Desirable Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Experience working with refugees and asylum seekers. Experience of providing reflective practice or post-incident team reflections for serious incidents (debriefs) Knowledge and Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc). Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Other Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to manage own wellbeing and emotional reactions that may arise when directly working with individuals who have experienced traumatic events, such as sexual abuse, torture, and domestic violence. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.

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

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UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen's Park and Paddington Community Mental Health Hub

7A Woodfield Road

London

W9 2NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen's Park and Paddington Community Mental Health Hub

7A Woodfield Road

London

W9 2NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse to join the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust School Age Immunisation Service for 22.5 hours per week.

You will participate in the organisation and delivery of the childhood immunisation programme for school aged children across Hampshire, under the supervision of the immunisation lead.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare is committed to improving the quality of child health services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Your role will include working in partnership with other services such as the School Nursing Service, Education service (including Elective Home Educated). You will demonstrate clinical expertise and governance in all aspects of the service, including safeguarding children, whilst being supported by robust organisational supervision, guidelines, and policies.

You must be either RN qualified and have current NMC registration or have relevant professional registration, e.g. Midwife, Pharmacist or Physiotherapist.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Happy to discuss flexible working as to which days of the week that you work but due to the nature of the role the hours each day will need to be as stated. This is a TERM TIME ONLY position.

If you feel you have the drive and ambition to rise to this challenge and really want to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a team to deliver the commissioned school aged immunisation programme to children aged 4-18 years living and attending school within Hampshire and Isle of Wight area.

Demonstrate partnership working with the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service, Child Health Information Service, Primary Care, Public Health England and Education, including the Elective Home Educated community to increase the uptake of immunisations.

Undertake delivery of immunisation sessions in schools and community clinics and complete the associated data collection

Understand the relevant chapters in the Immunisation Green Book (DOH) and understand storage and carriage instructions for immunisations including maintaining the Cold Chain at all times.

Understand the pre-requisites of giving an immunisation, understanding the contra-indications, pre and post care and the relevant advice to give to the child/young person.

Understand all aspects of consent and adhere to trust policies and procedures.

Participate in audit to ensure services are clinically effective, providing best care and using up to date evidence based practice.

To be aware of local and national research and development programmes relevant to immunisation to maintain an effective workforce capable of meeting its objectives.

Demonstrate computer literacy in order to enhance robust communication and data analysis

Promote and support an effective team ethos through the use of excellent communication skills

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

12 Month Fixed Term

The rotational programme provides an opportunity to consolidate theory into practice and to develop core skills in a variety of clinical areas including-Older Adults and Frailty, Neuroscience, Surgery and speciality rotations including Oncology, Social Services, and the Oxfordshire Wheelchair Service.

Each rotation is 6 months in duration and will be based across a variety of hospital and community settings.

The successful candidate will work within our respected and integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams and will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills.The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload and plan and undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions with support from their team and senior colleagues.

The Therapy Service is committed to learning and development and supports regular supervision, peer support and protected CPD time. Newly qualified staff are enrolled onto the OUH Preceptorship Programme in their first year of employment and a yearly Values Based Appraisal encourages each individual to grow, learn and develop within their role.

Main duties of the job

Throughout each of the rotations, the post holder will be expected to manage a caseload and plan and undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions with support from their team and senior colleagues. Whilst demonstrating the ability to be aneffective member of the multi-disciplinary team,they will also be expected to work autonomously and maintain accurate records in line with trust policy.

The post holder will be supported in maintaining and developing their own continued professional development to ensure that they not only progress in their role but that their interventions and assessments are underpinned by evidence and theoretical knowledge.

Along with a good understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, have a keen interest in participating in service development projects and show exemplary organisation and planning skills. There will be an expectation to be flexible in their approach and to support weekend work across a 7-day service.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job summary

Please note - this post is fixed term until 31st March 2028

Are you a dysphagia competent, highly skilled HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) ready to take the next step in your career? We are excited to offer a Band 6 Specialist SLT opportunity on the adult inpatient mental health wards at Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury.

Previous formal mental health experience is not essential but seeking clinicians who demonstrate a strong interest in mental health to undertake this unique opportunity to specialise and deepen knowledge, skills, and experience in this area.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist Speech & Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment to adults and older adults with communication and dysphagia needs on adult inpatient mental health wards.

This role is new with our mental health services and offers a significant opportunity for you to contribute to service development and pathway design within this service.

We value compassionate care, innovation, and professional growth and offer excellent opportunities for Continuing Professional Development. You'll become part of an extremely friendly and supportive SLT team with strong Allied Health Professional (AHP) links connecting you to our valued AHP network of colleagues across the Trust and you will be well supported by our leadership teams through regular supervision.

This is a 30 hour a week role and is fixed term until end of March 2028.

Main duties of the job

Resilience is key, as it is a challenging yet highly rewarding role. As a specialist Band 6 SLT on our inpatient mental health wards, you will be expected to:

• Deliver expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health inpatient adults/older adults with communication and dysphagia needs.
• Manage a complex caseload autonomously, often working without direct supervision (but with regular access to B7 & B6 peer SLT support).
• Work collaboratively within a specialist mental health multidisciplinary team to support holistic patient centred care and recovery.
• Provide supervision and training to junior staff and contribute to SLT service development where appropriate.
• Use evidence-based approaches and specialist tools (e.g. AAC).

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

16 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-LBG-26-8218128-A

Job locations

Redwoods Centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

For full details of this role, please see attached the attached job description and person specification.Please note the job description is currently going through the Agenda for Change process and may be subject to change.

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/4buATxw

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/44KxWXs

MPFT - Adult Mental Health Services South Staffs - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/3K3B7ju

If youre ready to make a meaningful impact in mental health care through specialist SLT practice, wed love to hear from you. We welcome informal visits/enquiries. We are also open to Band 5 to 6 development options if essential criteria are met. If you would like to find out more or chat further about this opportunity, please do contact us.

Job description Job responsibilities This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn For full details of this role, please see attached the attached job description and person specification.Please note the job description is currently going through the Agenda for Change process and may be subject to change. Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/4buATxw Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/44KxWXs MPFT - Adult Mental Health Services South Staffs - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/3K3B7ju If youre ready to make a meaningful impact in mental health care through specialist SLT practice, wed love to hear from you. We welcome informal visits/enquiries. We are also open to Band 5 to 6 development options if essential criteria are met. If you would like to find out more or chat further about this opportunity, please do contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Post-graduate dysphagia qualification.
• Unrestricted Health & Care Professions Council Registration.
• CPD Folder evidence of ongoing learning/development.

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT regional Clinical Excellence Network (CEN) appropriate to specialist area of post.
• Trained in objective dysphagia assessment (e.g. cervical auscultation, videofluoroscopy/ FEES).

Experience

Essential

• Experience with autonomous assessment and management of adults with communication difficulties (e.g. LD, dementia, neurodivergence).
• Experience working with patients with complex mental health needs.
• Experience with autonomous assessment and management of a wide range of dysphagia presentations.
• Experience as qualified practitioner in more than one area of the profession in which they practise.
• Working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health and/or learning disability inpatient services.
• Experience of and ability to carry out clinical audit.
• Experience of supervising SLT assistants.

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Degree in Speech and Language Therapy. Post-graduate dysphagia qualification. Unrestricted Health & Care Professions Council Registration. CPD Folder evidence of ongoing learning/development. Desirable Member of RCSLT regional Clinical Excellence Network (CEN) appropriate to specialist area of post. Trained in objective dysphagia assessment (e.g. cervical auscultation, videofluoroscopy/ FEES). Experience Essential Experience with autonomous assessment and management of adults with communication difficulties (e.g. LD, dementia, neurodivergence). Experience working with patients with complex mental health needs. Experience with autonomous assessment and management of a wide range of dysphagia presentations. Experience as qualified practitioner in more than one area of the profession in which they practise. Working in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of working in mental health and/or learning disability inpatient services. Experience of and ability to carry out clinical audit. Experience of supervising SLT assistants.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redwoods Centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redwoods Centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Full-Time Locum Consultant Haematologist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital for a fixed term contract until the end of July 2027.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, contribute to the provision of inpatient, day case and outpatient haemato-oncology and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (as per JACIE standards).

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

About us

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-STH-26-222

Job locations

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Sheffield

S10 2JF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered. The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Basic Medical Degree
• MRCP/FRCP and FRCPath or equivalent

Desirable

• Name on the specialist register for Haematology or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview

Personal attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values .
• Good written communication skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

Reserach

Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
• A higher degree [or is preparing for submission for a higher degree].
• Is research active

Teaching and training

Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Clinical experience

Essential

• Specialist training in the clinical management of hematological disorders.
• Experience of working within the UK National Health Service
• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Haematology.
• Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post.

Clinical governance and audit

Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Management and Administration

Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC). Basic Medical Degree MRCP/FRCP and FRCPath or equivalent Desirable Name on the specialist register for Haematology or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview Personal attributes Essential Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values . Good written communication skills The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013). Reserach Essential Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate. Desirable Publications in Peer reviewed journals. A higher degree [or is preparing for submission for a higher degree]. Is research active Teaching and training Essential Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels. Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Desirable Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Clinical experience Essential Specialist training in the clinical management of hematological disorders. Experience of working within the UK National Health Service Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Haematology. Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post. Clinical governance and audit Essential Experience in performing clinical audit Desirable Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project Management and Administration Essential Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Sheffield

S10 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Sheffield

S10 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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