Job summary

• The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination andmanagement of the Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Rheumatology Research team at the St Georges Hospital NIHR Clinical Research Facility.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Research Matron/Head of Research Nursing and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of a portfolio of clinical trials and be accountable for the achievement of local and national targets in relation to the service.
• The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patient and is conducted within Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for research.
• The post holder will have the skills to lead by example as an expert practitioner providing organisation and leadership to the multi-professional team and supporting the patient throughout a clinical trial.
• The post holder will also be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate.
• The post holder must also be willing to move to different clinical specialties within the remit of their qualifications and where the need to do so is identified.

Informal visits are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and experienced individual within the NIHR Clinical Research Facility as a Senior Research Nurse.

This is an exciting opportunity with responsibility for the set-up, recruiting to, and co-ordinating early and late phase clinical trials, and the shared line management and training of research staff working in this portfolio.

• The successful candidate will work closely with Principal Investigators to establish and further develop research in the Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Rheumatology disease area .
• Key responsibilities of the post include the co-ordination and management of research team and research portfolio.
• Central to this role is responsibility for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients participating in clinical trials and studies.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-N-8356343-JK-PB

Job locations

St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

NIHR Clinical Research Facility, Jenner Wing, Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0RE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Completed post graduate qualification in speciality or clinical research related field
• Teaching & assessing qualification or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• Completed Master's degree in the speciality or related field or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a complex clinical research workload at Band 6 or above
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies
• Evidence of successfully working with and contributing to a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of developing others through CPD / PDR / clinical supervision
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience and evidence of using highly developed motivational and negotiation skills to affect change.
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
• Experience of working as a patients advocate

Desirable

• Experience of radiation protection procedures
• Experience of phlebotomy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage own & other's time, workload and caseload effectively
• Computer literacy including e-mails, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & databases utilised in clinical research
• Ability to use effective written & verbal skills to overcome barriers to communication.
• Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously
• Committed to personal development
• Highly motivated & able to motivate others
• Able to communicate complex information effectively across disciplines and agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to clinical research
• Working knowledge of current Health and Safety issues relevant to post

Other

Essential

• Flexible attitude to ways and hours of working

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered General Nurse Completed post graduate qualification in speciality or clinical research related field Teaching & assessing qualification or equivalent relevant experience Desirable Completed Master's degree in the speciality or related field or willing to work towards Experience Essential Experience of managing a complex clinical research workload at Band 6 or above Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships Experience of collaborating with other agencies Evidence of successfully working with and contributing to a multi-disciplinary team Experience of developing others through CPD / PDR / clinical supervision Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff Experience and evidence of using highly developed motivational and negotiation skills to affect change. Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner Experience of working as a patients advocate Desirable Experience of radiation protection procedures Experience of phlebotomy Skills Essential Ability to manage own & other's time, workload and caseload effectively Computer literacy including e-mails, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & databases utilised in clinical research Ability to use effective written & verbal skills to overcome barriers to communication. Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously Committed to personal development Highly motivated & able to motivate others Able to communicate complex information effectively across disciplines and agencies Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to clinical research Working knowledge of current Health and Safety issues relevant to post Other Essential Flexible attitude to ways and hours of working

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

NIHR Clinical Research Facility, Jenner Wing, Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

NIHR Clinical Research Facility, Jenner Wing, Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Please note that this role is only open to midwives who hold a valid NMC registration and band 6 experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Diabetes Specialist Midwife to join our expanding multidisciplinary diabetes and antenatal team at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an experienced midwife with a passion for improving outcomes for women and birthing people with pre-existing diabetes and gestational diabetes. The successful candidate will work closely with obstetricians, diabetologists, diabetes specialist nurses, dietitians and community teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period. This is an excellent opportunity for a midwife wishing to develop specialist expertise in maternal medicine and diabetes care while contributing to service development and innovation. Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Act as a specialist resource for women and birthing people with diabetes during pregnancy.
• Provide expert assessment, education, support and care planning.
• Participate in specialist diabetes antenatal clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Work collaboratively with obstetric, medical and neonatal colleagues to optimise maternal and neonatal outcomes.
• Support women with blood glucose monitoring, medication management and lifestyle interventions.
• Deliver education and support to midwifery and maternity staff regarding diabetes care pathways.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
• Support the implementation of local and national maternity and diabetes standards.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

Essential

• NMC Registered Midwife
• Current and Valid UK NMC PIN
• Evidence of professional development and updating

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Ability to practice in all areas of midwifery in accordance with the NMC Midwives Code of Practice
• Excellent communication And inter personal skills.
• Motivates others and demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical specialty.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
• Be computer literate
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication And inter personal skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing a change in practice
• Evidence of familiarity with home glucose monitoring equipment

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification midwifery practice
• Relevant experience to encompass a full range of Midwifery practice
• Established clinical awareness of providing care to pregnancies complicated by type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes

Desirable

• Previous experience of providing care to diabetic clients

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding the role of the midwife as defined by NMC Rules and Code of Practice
• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
• Understanding of the demands/needs of women in multi racial environment
• Knowledge of current research and relevance to practice
• Current knowledge of National guidelines for management of diabetes in pregnancy

Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
• Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking for experienced Staff Nurses to join our experienced nursing team in delivering high quality, patient centered care. We offer a wide range of post-graduation educational opportunities from our linked universities as well as an abundance of in house training courses.

Priestley Ward is a 20 bedded general and elective surgical ward.

As a Staff Nurse working on Priestley Ward you will obtain specialist nursing skills and knowledge in looking after acutely unwell general and elective surgery patients.

You need to have a passion in caring for the acutely unwell patient and thrive in an ever changing and challenging nursing environment. You should demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills and be able to effectively prioritize your workload in a busy clinical environment.

**Please note closing date is indicative, and advert may be closed early if there are a high number of applications. **

Main duties of the job

The post holder will practice within a team of nursing staff, and act as a 'named nurse' for a group of patients: assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care needs. The postholder will not require direct supervision and will be expected to co-ordinate a ward / area providing direction to junior staff.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year p.a. inc. pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-SWNS-0648

Job locations

Homerton Healtcare NHS Foundation Trust

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse (or about to qualify)
• oEvidence of professional development

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• oThe ability to communicate effectively.
• oThe ability to effectively prioritise own workload

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working within a hospital setting (this can be gained through student placement).
• oRecent nursing experience as a registered nurse in an acute hospital setting

Knowledge

Essential

• oNMC Code of Conduct.
• oEqual Opportunities

Other Requirements

Essential

• oCommitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures.

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential oRegistered Nurse (or about to qualify) oEvidence of professional development Skills/ Abilities Essential oThe ability to communicate effectively. oThe ability to effectively prioritise own workload Experience Essential oExperience of working within a hospital setting (this can be gained through student placement). oRecent nursing experience as a registered nurse in an acute hospital setting Knowledge Essential oNMC Code of Conduct. oEqual Opportunities Other Requirements Essential oCommitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healtcare NHS Foundation Trust

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healtcare NHS Foundation Trust

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Community Mental Health Therapist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Brize Norton DCMH, in Carterton, Oxfordshire.

This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Hourly Rate - £30.64 per hour

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload of complex cases in line with the experience and specialist knowledge held.
• Carry out complex mental health assessments and subsequent reviews for personnel referred to the DCMH.
• To have continued responsibility for an identified case load by reviewing client needs by providing flexible and individualised care packages to meet the mental health needs of military personnel with mental health problems.
• To maintain contemporaneous accurate electronic records and clinical notes of all client contact.
• To provide reports to and maintain liaison with Medical Officers (MOs), General Practitioners and other relevant professional agencies.
• To participate in and provide clinical supervision and caseload management for more junior mental health clinicians.
• To provide supervision for secondary and tertiary clinical interventions.
• To be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and participate in departmental clinical and business meetings and take the lead in initiatives as directed by the Network or Team Manager.
• To recognise limits of competence and seek clinical supervision and/or advice as appropriate.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of Health Governance (HG) and the ability to lead on specific domains as directed by the HG lead.
• To deliver up to date, evidence-based interventions for mental health problems based on guidance from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Treatment Agency (NTA).

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• To provide an outpatient occupationally focused community mental health service within their area of responsibility (AOR) of the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH)/liaison role. This will include leading in the organisation and delivery of high intensity therapeutic interventions, educational, training and mental health promotion regimes in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary mental health team at the DCMH.
• To manage a caseload of complex cases in line with the experience and specialist knowledge held.
• To carry out complex mental health assessments and subsequent reviews for personnel referred to the DCMH.
• To have continued responsibility for an identified case load by reviewing client needs by providing flexible and individualised care packages to meet the mental health needs of military personnel with mental health problems.
• To maintain contemporaneous accurate electronic records and clinical notes of all client contact.
• To provide reports to and maintain liaison with Medical Officers (MOs), General Practitioners and other relevant professional agencies.
• To participate in and provide clinical supervision and caseload management for more junior mental health clinicians.
• To provide supervision for secondary and tertiary clinical interventions.
• To be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and participate in departmental clinical and business meetings and take the lead in initiatives as directed by the Network or Team Manager.
• To recognise limits of competence and seek clinical supervision and/or advice as appropriate.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of Health Governance (HG) and the ability to lead on specific domains as directed by the HG lead.
• To deliver up to date, evidence-based interventions for mental health problems based on guidance from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Treatment Agency (NTA).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must have 3 years experience in a Mental Health Role delivering therapy.
• Demonstrable experience of working as a graduate level professional in adult mental health.
• Experience of working in adult community mental health.
• Experience of service and/or line management responsibility.
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Anaphylaxis, Automated External
• Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and be able to provide certification.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

Qualifications

Essential

• Must either:
• 1.Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registration as an occupational therapist or practitioner psychologist or Social Work England Registered Social Worker with Post-graduate training and accreditation in National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).
• or
• 2.Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Mental Health Nurse with Post-graduate training and accreditation in NICE recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. CBT, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).
• or
• 3.United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) or British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered psychotherapist with post-graduate training and accreditation in NICE recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. CBT, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Primary Healthcare Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Odiham Medical Centre, in Hook, Hampshire.

This is a locum role (35 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Hourly Rate - £25.13 per hour

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) organisation, delivering Primary Health Care (PHC) services and elements of Occupational Health and Health Promotion to the Defence Medical Services (DMS) entitled Population at Risk (PAR).
• To be responsible to the Senior Medical Officer / Lead Clinician / Senior Nurse and provide routine clinics as directed to meet the needs of the organisation and the PAR.
• To be involved in the development and implementation of local programmes of care/ service delivery within their scope of practice; conducting electronic searches and performing audit to promote quality improvement.
• To assist in the supervision of untrained staff within the practice, under the guidance of the Senior Nurse / Lead Clinician and within individual scope of practice.
• To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as set out in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training for Locums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.
• To maintain patient safety and support healthcare governance activity.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) organisation, delivering Primary Health Care (PHC) services and elements of Occupational Health and Health Promotion to the Defence Medical Services (DMS) entitled Population at Risk (PAR).
• To be responsible to the Senior Medical Officer / Lead Clinician / Senior Nurse and provide routine clinics as directed to meet the needs of the organisation and the PAR.
• To be involved in the development and implementation of local programmes of care/ service delivery within their scope of practice; conducting electronic searches and performing audit to promote quality improvement.
• To assist in the supervision of untrained staff within the practice, under the guidance of the Senior Nurse / Lead Clinician and within individual scope of practice.
• To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as set out in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training for Locums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.
• To maintain patient safety and support healthcare governance activity.
• To undertake training and demonstrate competence to issue medications via Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), in accordance with Joint Service Policy and as determined appropriate by the Senior Nurse / Lead Clinician.
• To work, if required, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing basic ward-based nursing care within a Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) bedded down facility, to the Defence Medical Services (DMS) entitled Population at Risk (PAR).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be Registered Nurse (Adult) Level 1 with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and hold a valid, in date Personal Identification Number (PIN) and not be subject to any restrictions of practice.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must have a minimum of one years post registration experience working as a Band 5 or higher grade in a Primary Healthcare (PHC) setting (within the last three years). (Band 5 or higher ward experience will be acceptable if the role is part of a primary care bedding down facility rota only).
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Anaphylaxis, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and be able to provide certification.
• Evaluation of the deteriorating patient e.g. use of Medical Early Warning Systems (MEWS).
• Must have completed Immunisation and Vaccination Foundation Training in accordance with national immunisation and vaccination standard training requirements (Public Health England) and either:
• -be able to provide certification; or
• -be able to provide proof of clinical competency of the same from a previous employer or Line Manager, who is a current and practicing GMC or NMC Registrant, for Immunisation and Vaccinations (dated within the last 12 months).
• Must be in date for Immunisation and Vaccination annual update e-learning training (to include young children if engaged within a family practice) and be able to provide certification.
• Must be in date for venepuncture and able to provide certificates of training/qualification/update, as undertaken within the last three years, and/or be able to provide proof of clinical competency of the same from a previous employer or Line Manager, who is a current and practicing GMC or NMC Registrant, for venepuncture.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting high-quality patient care? The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Rota Coordinator to join our General Internal Medicine (GIM) Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective coordination of the medical workforce across GIM services, supporting safe staffing levels and contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

As a Rota Coordinator, you will work closely with the GIM Management Team to ensure rotas are planned, coordinated, and managed effectively, helping the service achieve operational efficiencies and maintain compliance with national quality standards.

You will be responsible for coordinating medical staff rotas, managing leave requests, mitigating staffing gaps, and supporting the day-to-day deployment of junior doctors. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will be a key point of contact for medical staff and managers, ensuring services are safely staffed and operationally supported.

Main duties of the job

To communicate information with staff on a variety of departmental matters and procedures.

To communicate complicated administrative information to staff from other departments and external contacts.

To communicate complex, sensitive, contentious information with a range of stakeholders, where persuasion or negotiation is required.

To exercise judgements when dealing with enquiries and to analyses information to resolve problems.

To develop and implement plans/work streams and to manage and organise activities.

To develop and implement administration policies for own area of work.

To attend meetings both in person and online to share and provide narrative for any gaps in medical staffing along with progress of measures taken to cover the shift and any outstanding actions as well as escalations.

About us

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the General Internal Medicine (GIM) management team to achieve sustainable operational efficiencies and compliance with national quality standards by ensuring effective rota coordination for the medical workforce.

To co-ordinate, plan and generate staff rotas that reflect appropriate skill mix and distribute as appropriate.

To identify rota issues and put in place solutions in conjunction with GIM Management Team where appropriate.

Review unexpected absences on a daily basis and in conjunction with GIM Management Team put in place solutions to ensure gaps are mitigated and services are able to provide a safe level of cover Contact doctors where urgent cover is required, supporting medical staff new in post with rota/shift management.

Request and monitor Bank/shifts for GIM, providing a weekly submission to the GIM Management Team, liaising with the medical staffing department.

Receive and respond effectively to annual leave and study leave requests for junior doctors ensuring the Trust authorisation process is followed.

Monitor sickness, study and annual leave requests for junior doctors, maintaining accurate records, ensuring sufficient cover in place for periods of leave.

Ensure paperwork available for Consultants/Operational Managers carrying out return to work interviews following periods of sickness.

Escalate any issues to the GIM Management Team.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Significant knowledge and experience in relevant area

Desirable

• Rota experience

Job summary

The Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating occupational therapy interventions to support individuals in achieving their goals and maximising independence in daily activities. The role involves working collaboratively with service users, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to provide evidence-based care, maintain accurate clinical records, and contribute to effective treatment planning. The post holder is expected to participate in supervision, preceptorship and continuing professional development, while maintaining professional standards in line with HCPC and Occupational Therapy regulations.

Main duties of the job

Assessing functional abilities and occupational needs. Developing and implementing treatment plans. Delivering individual and group interventions. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners. Maintaining accurate documentation and reports. Participating in supervision, appraisal, training and CPD activities. Promoting high standards of professional occupational therapy practice

About us

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

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

Benefits

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

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Use appropriate assessment techniques to assess individuals abilities and difficulties in relation to their desired goals in everyday activities.

2. Apply knowledge of bio-psychosocial science, pathology and occupation in its widest sense in order to make basic decisions on the level of treatment intervention required.

3. To undertake treatment planning, communicating and negotiating treatment plans and clinical reasoning for intervention with clients and their carers.

4. To communicate agreed treatment/care plans to multi-disciplinary team colleagues and partnership agencies and liaise with them at formal and informal meetings.

5. To work in collaboration with others (usually Social Services) to modify aspects of the environment in order to empower clients and facilitate optimal functional performance.

6. To liaise with external agencies as appropriate to client need.

7. To apply a basic range of treatment modalities to meet the needs of clients in individual and group format, utilising clinical reasoning processes to determine the most appropriate setting for intervention.

8. To make clinically informed decisions in order to delegate aspects of client care to Assistants, supported by Head/Senior Occupational Therapist.

9. To regularly review clients progress in order to evaluate and interpret effectiveness of treatment plans, and amend treatment accordingly, supported by Head/Senior Occupational Therapist.

10. To ensure treatment offered is based on the best available evidence for effectiveness in the specialist area where it is applied.

11. To keep up to date clinical records in line with professional standards and local record keeping policies.

12. To provide written and verbal reports as required at any stage in the treatment process in line with Occupational Therapy clinical governance standards.

13. To establish positive and mutually supportive relationships with unqualified Occupational Therapy staff.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Degree or Diploma in O.T.

Desirable

• Previous relevant experience, e.g. voluntary work, summer jobs, work experience placements

Knowledge

Essential

• Appropriate assessment techniques
• Basic knowledge of group work.
• The principles of Health and Safety legislation.
• Occupational Therapy models and approaches
• Apply a basic range of treatment modalities in group and one to one format.

Desirable

• To show an increasing ability to work and manage self independently

Skills

Essential

• Ability to recognise own professional boundaries.
• Good communications skills written and verbal

Desirable

• Full UK Drivers Licence

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you have a keen interest in womens health?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse within the Gynaecology Outpatients trust wide!

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dedicated Gynaecology outpatients team to work across all 3 sites (Dewsbury, Pinderfields and Pontefract). This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and dynamic environment where you will assist in delivering high-quality care to women attending for a variety of outpatient procedures and consultations which includes clinics such as General Gynaecology, Colposcopy, Urogynaecology and Hysteroscopy.

Main duties of the job

Supporting outpatient clinics (e.g., assisting consultants and specialist nurses) including General Gynaecology, Colposcopy, Urogynaecology and Hysteroscopy.

Preparing patients for examinations and procedures

Delivering health education and advice

Maintaining accurate patient records

Ensuring infection control and safety standards

Chaperoning during intimate examinations

Supporting minor procedures

working within the Nurse led Clinics.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Registered Nurse with valid registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice

Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care

Prioritise tasks

Develop and maintain positive working relationships

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application)

Job summary

We're looking for a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Technical Instructor to jump in and make a real difference. Spirit Health is on a mission, and we need brilliant people to drive it forward. Were growing and need people who move quick, think sharp, and care deeply. Think people-first, fast-paced, rewarding, fun, and never, ever dull. We are family with purpose!

To apply directly, please follow this link:https://spirithealth.bamboohr.com/careers/292

Before you apply this role is specifically for you if:

You are available to work every Monday.

Main duties of the job

As a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Technical Instructor, you'll support the safe and effective delivery of face-to-face and virtual pulmonary rehabilitation across South and South East Staffordshire.

You'll deliver and support group exercise, education and advice sessions, help patients build confidence in managing their respiratory conditions, monitor progress and complete outcome measures. You'll also provide responsive patient communication and essential administrative support to the wider multidisciplinary team.

You'll need to be confident working independently within agreed competencies and protocols, while knowing when to ask for help or escalate concerns. You'll communicate with patients, carers, colleagues and partner services with empathy, professionalism and respect.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who genuinely cares about helping people improve their health and wellbeing. Someone who brings energy, curiosity and motivation to their work and wants to make a real difference not someone simply looking for another job.

This role is Monday only, with the potential for additional bank hours depending on service requirements.

About us

At Spirit Health, we believe healthcare should feel human, joined-up and genuinely helpful. We work with NHS partners to deliver practical, clinically led services that make a real difference to peoples lives.

Benefits

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy 5 extra days (FTE). Time off is important! You always get your birthday off.
• Enhanced pay for maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave.
• Bonus scheme so you get to benefit from our success. Recognition scheme that rewards brilliant work.
• Flexible working opportunities to align with your lifestyle.
• Death in service.
• Car scheme.
• Award winning wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to many other benefits, including lifestyle discounts, emergency loans, eyecare vouchers, mental, wellness, financial and legal support.
• An award winning, fun and rewarding culture where you make a genuine difference to patients and healthcare teams every day.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why am I here? (Purpose)

To support the safe, effective delivery of face-to-face and virtual pulmonary rehabilitation across South and South East Staffordshire, helping people with respiratory conditions improve their health and self-management while providing responsive patient communication and essential administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.

What am I aiming to achieve? (Outcomes)

• Deliver safe, effective face-to-face and virtual pulmonary rehabilitation in line with agreed plans, protocols and competencies.
• Support patients to improve their health, wellbeing and confidence in self-managing respiratory conditions.
• Monitor progress and accurately complete outcome measures, patient feedback and pre- and post-programme assessments.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical records, correspondence, referrals, appointments, discharges and audit data.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, carers, colleagues and partner services while protecting confidentiality, dignity and safety.

Any reasonable duties shall be undertaken to achieve the above.

How I will know I have succeeded? (Success Measures)

• Pulmonary rehabilitation sessions are delivered safely, consistently and within agreed protocols, competencies and delegated plans.
• Patients complete pre- and post-programme assessments and demonstrate measurable progress, including relevant outcome measures and MCID reporting.
• Patients receive clear advice and motivational support that improves confidence in self-care and management of respiratory conditions.
• Clinical records, appointments, referrals, discharges, correspondence and audit data are accurate, complete and timely.
• Patient feedback and programme audit information are captured and used to evaluate and improve service delivery.
• Communication with patients, carers, colleagues and partner services is responsive, respectful, confidential and adapted to individual needs.

What will I do? (Responsibilities)

• Implement delegated pulmonary rehabilitation plans under indirect supervision, working within agreed competencies, protocols and professional boundaries.
• Lead and assist face-to-face and virtual group exercise, education and advice sessions, making minor protocol-based adjustments and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Monitor patient progress, complete pre- and post-programme clinical outcome measures and PROMs, and report findings to the registered practitioner and GP as required.
• Use motivational approaches to support self-care, self-management, health and wellbeing for individuals and groups.
• Act as a first point of contact, respond sensitively to enquiries, record messages and arrange face-to-face or virtual assessments and consultations.
• Use the Spirit clinical information system to retrieve information, manage referrals, tasks and discharges, and produce and send correspondence.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous written and electronic clinical records and share information appropriately with relevant professionals.
• Capture patient evaluations, process statistics and contribute to local and national pulmonary rehabilitation audits and service evaluation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and partner organisations, adapting methods to overcome barriers to understanding.
• Protect privacy, dignity, consent, confidentiality and data protection, and contribute to safeguarding, clinical risk management and incident review.
• Organise and prioritise the delegated workload, maintain quality, participate in supervision, mandatory training, CPD and shared learning, and remain within own competency.
• Maintain awareness of relevant pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory standards, guidelines and evidence-based practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE-level English and Maths, or equivalent, plus an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant fieldor willingness to work towards this.

Experience

Essential

• Health and social care experience - Experience working and communicating with adults and the public in a health or social care setting, ideally including community-based work.
• Rehabilitation knowledge - An understanding of rehabilitation and reablement, with an interest in respiratory care and awareness of the needs of people with cardiorespiratory conditions.
• Group and team working - Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team and teaching, instructing or supporting individuals and groups, both face to face and virtually.
• Communication skills - Clear, sensitive written, verbal and electronic communication, with the ability to adapt approaches to different needs and overcome barriers to understanding.
• Digital and administrative skills - IT literacy and the ability to maintain accurate clinical records, manage referrals, appointments, correspondence, discharges, audit information and clinical-system tasks.
• Organisation and judgement - Ability to prioritise delegated work, follow protocols, work within agreed competencies, recognise changes or risks and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Governance knowledge - Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, consent, safeguarding, dignity, clinical risk and contemporaneous record keeping.
• Motivational and interpersonal skills - Ability to encourage self-management and behaviour change using empathy, professionalism and a person-centred approach.
• Personal qualities - Positive, resilient, accountable and committed to supervision, mandatory training, continuing professional development and continuous improvement.
• Mobility - Ability to travel between service locations across South and South East Staffordshire; a driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required.

Job summary

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic Dietitian to join our surgical team to work with both colorectal , upper GI and urology patients

You will be based at the Royal Preston hospital and cover a caseload of both surgical inpatients and out patients

Although you will be an autonomous practitioner, you will be required to work closely with the surgeons , nutrition team , specialist nurse teams including the stoma nurse team and other AHP colleagues.

Our Dietetics team is strongly committed to team working, maintaining high standards of care, innovation and continued professional development. We support student training and provide P1, P2 and P3 placements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled Dietitian to further develop their skills in clinical dietetics.

Main duties of the job

This role provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in managing more complex patients with the support of the surgical MDT team .

You will be involved in the delivery of dietetic care to a wide range of surgical patients including those with stomas , upper gastrointestinal conditions including surgical resections and oncology patients.

About us

You would join a team of over 45 experienced and forward-thinking Dietitians, Dietetic support workers, Assistant Practitioners and Administrative staff who work both in the acute hospital setting and in the community setting. We are committed to the continuing professional development of our team and will provide you with structured competency-based learning and development opportunities as part of your role, including opportunity for service development, group education and clinical audit experience. We also encourage peer-supervision and are devoted to your wellbeing, with a number of Trust initiatives available to support staff.

We invite you to come and join our team for this exciting opportunity!

If you are interested in this post or would like further information please contact Kate Castelli ( associate head of dietetics ) 01257455169 or Pam Coulthurst ( Head of dietetics ) 07808790686

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached supporting job description and person specification for further information relating to the advertised role

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Supervision of Dietetics Asssts
• Experience at Dietetic student training
• Experience of MDT working
• Range of clinical dietetic skills from rotational band 5 post
• Knowledge of clinical governance and the relevance to practice

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients with diabetes
• Experience of group education

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• HPC Registration
• Degree/Post Grad Degree in nutrition and Dietetics
• Evidence of CPD in relevant specialist area (oncology ) working towards Masters level.
• Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced band 5 dietitians

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Working towards a Master's degree level modules

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good mathematical skills
• Able to obtain and evaluate information to aid decision making
• Range of clinical skills
• Clinical Reasoning skills
• Ability to use IT systems including nutritional analysis packages relevant to work role
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Good time management skills
• Commitment to develop mentorship skills

Desirable

• Lead others in change management
• Good presentation skills
• Good teaching skills
• Intermediate IT skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

The successful candidate will lead in the specialist services division as the professional development advisor for maternity services and across the organisation in agreed professional development activity which includes, mandatory and essential to role training, service activity, preceptorship programmes and clinical placements in line with Trust policies, procedures and national guidelines.

The role holder will support the Early Career Midwives and Recruitment and Preceptorship Midwives to facilitate new staff through preceptorship and induction programmes. Provides access to education and assessment programmes to ensure the smooth transition of new staff.

Provides professional leadership advice and support, fostering a learning culture which values high quality patient care

We have three wards across two sites, with a total of 88 beds for antenatal, postnatal and induction of labour.

Main duties of the job

Be an expert clinical practitioner, prioritising and planning workload. Act as an expert resource for the multi-professional team within Midwifery & Obstetrics and advises on both normal and complex midwifery care, ensuring midwifery practice is based on research evidence.

Participates and leads on training and education in line with the maternity MIS and Core Competency Framework.

Leads midwifery practice development initiatives in the division and business unit to ensure practice meets National standards as required and creates a culture of "best care best value".

Promote reflective practice and a culture of lifelong learning across the division and within the specialist area

Lead in the development and advancement of evidence based practice within maternity to improve patient outcomes.

Application Closing Date - 17th November 2026

Interview date - 27th November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below)

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of supporting and development of staff
• Understands learner assessment strategies curricula development
• Evidence of leadership skills

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife Educated to Degree level or equivalent
• Recognised teaching qualification. mentorship course or equivalent

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in teaching
• GIC qualification - specific to NLS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to plan workload, set deadlines and function effectively under pressure
• Effective decision making skills
• Good IT skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of the MDT

Desirable

• Experience of coaching

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

**Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity until 23/02/2027**

We are looking for a fulltime band 6 orthoptist to work as part of our dynamic team of 5 orthoptists, thirteen consultant ophthalmologists and four optometrists. You will be involved in all aspects of the Orthoptic Service, which includes both Paediatric and Adult strabismus services.

The hospital is a busy district teaching hospital, with links to the Medical School and the University of East Anglia. Our department is also committed to the teaching and supervision of undergraduate orthoptic students. The department fully supports continued professional development and is active in audit and research.

Norfolk is a wonderful place to live and work, with scenic coastlines, open countryside, rural villages, the picturesque Norfolk Broads. The city of Norwich with all the facilities of a major commercial and thriving cultural centre still manages to be a friendly and easy-going place to live, and despite its medieval architecture, the city has a vibrant and youthful outlook.

Main duties of the job

To provide comprehensive, high quality Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner and to work as an effective member of the Orthoptic team in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with ocular motility disorders and amblyopia; to develop and monitor effective treatment plans using specialist skills based on clinical and analytical reasoning and using evidence-based practice.

To participate in the clinical supervision of undergraduate orthoptic students as required.

Requirements:

A degree or diploma in orthoptics and State registration with the HCPC is essential

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 at NNUH Colney Lane site
• 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 Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
• To possess Batchelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc(Orth) BMedSci (Orthoptics) or Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO).

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics

Desirable

• Some experience of involvement with a vision screening programme

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

This is an exciting 12 month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity to work in an integrated Health and Social Care Children's Occupational Therapy Team as a Social Care Occupational Therapist.

You will be completing clinic and home based assessment and interventions to support children, young people and families with equipment, adaptations, housing and home safety support across the borough of Croydon. You will work along side a supportive and knowledgeable Social Care OT Team.

Main duties of the job

1. To manage a clinical caseload of children with a wide range of physical and sensory disabilities, including children with complex needs, working across a number of settings.

1. To work as part of the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams involved with children and their families. To contribute to care planning meetings, undertake joint assessments, goal settings and reviews, where appropriate.

1. To effectively communicate with staff, clients, families and carers, dealing frequently with difficult and complex situations.

1. To work as a lone practitioner in the community. To be responsible for identifying and accessing any advice/support required for case management.

1. To demonstrate highly developed therapeutic handling skills for accurate and safe assessment, treatment and moving and handling of clients
2. To teach and demonstrate specific Occupational Therapy techniques to parents and carers to enable them to develop the skills needed to carry out Occupational Therapy programmes with the child.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

****** Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.******

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• OT Degree/Diploma
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post-qualification paediatric training
• Postural management training
• Equipment and adaptations training

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of OT skills in relation to children with disabilities
• Commitment to service development

Desirable

• Knowledge of children's normal developmental milestones
• knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to children relevant to safeguarding.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of equipment assessment, provision and review
• Experience of completing medical housing assessment and associated paperwork
• Experience completing moving and handling assessments

Desirable

• Experience of lone working in Social Care OT role
• Experience working with children in relevant community or acute setting
• Able to supervise junior staff/assistants/students

skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff, including children with significant communication difficulties
• Excellent report writing skills, including record keeping
• Ability to facilitate others to deliver OT treatment programmes

Desirable

• Knowledge of research process
• Knowledge of audit process

Other Factors

Essential

• Driving Licence - Valid in UK for manual car

Desirable

• Automatic or bike only driving licence with access to car for work

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are currently looking for Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our Community based rotations on a fixed term contract .

If you strive for excellent patient care, job satisfaction and are keen to develop to your full potential, then we would like to welcome your application to join us at Home 1st Therapy.

We recognise that the step between student and professional needs individualised support, so we have invested fully in our Band 5 development through robust supervision, a preceptorship programme and internal training.

This post will provide a great opportunity to gain varied clinical experience, working across the Home 1st Therapy pathways: Admission avoidance and supported discharge 2-hour response, Integrated Discharge Hub, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Staying Steady Falls Prevention, Intermediate Care Community Therapy and Inpatient rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

Join the Home 1st interdisciplinary team and help people regain independence at home.

Home 1st is a community-based rehabilitation service focused on promoting independence, preventing avoidable hospital admissions, and supporting timely discharge. We work across patients' homes, inpatient units, hospitals, and community settings. As a Band 5 Physiotherapist, you will manage your own caseload and deliver evidence-based, personalised rehabilitation. You'll work with people with a wide range of conditions, including post-surgery recovery, post-critical care needs, frailty and falls, stroke and neurological conditions, COPD and respiratory issues, dementia, musculoskeletal conditions, and palliative care needs.

You will assess, plan, and deliver individualised treatment programmes, working autonomously with support from experienced clinicians. You'll contribute to a high-quality, efficient therapy service and uphold CNWL values of compassion, respect, empowerment, and partnership.

We offer strong professional development, including regular supervision, support from clinical leads, training, competency development, and opportunities to grow as a clinician and future educator

About us

Why work for Home 1st? Our staff say:

o "My profession is respected within the organisation and I am able to work autonomously with patients as part of a highlyspecialist MDT"o "Personal development is encouraged and supported"o "The Home 1st service is full of AHP's who support each other, no matter what team you are based in"o "Home 1st is an exciting, ever evolving and stimulating place to work. We have a non-judgemental learning culture and all contribute toeach other's knowledge and skills"o "We have a friendly working atmosphere and are supportive of each other through all of life's joys and challenges"o "We have a high rate of positive feedback from our patients and our team has won several awards"o "No day is the same and we think outside the box"o "We frequently receive feedback from families and carers that say we show a different side to the NHS - we really make an instancedifference to our patients' life"

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken. To work within the standards and guidelines of the team, the Trust, CSP and HCPC code of ethics.

To undertake assessment of clients with diverse needs through subjective questioning, objective assessment and other written material available.

To prioritise factors involved in the clients presenting condition through clinical reasoning based on knowledge of current professional opinion, clients prognosis and other physical, social emotional and mental health issues.

To set goals for treatment with clients and/or their carer and ensure that care is client centred and agreed by the client and/or their carer.

To set and maintain a high standard of clinical practice which is evidence based where possible, using standardised assessment and outcome measures, where appropriate.

To screen and assess with support, complex multi-disciplinary referrals from a variety of sources. This screening requires individual responsible action when at times no other professional is currently involved. This screening will establish priority, determine needs and initiate a plan of intervention.

To manage a caseload of clients with simple to complex needs with supervision and guidance as necessary from senior staff. To successfully monitor, evaluate and review treatment/interventions within a multi-disciplinary framework and to modify as necessary taking a key worker role as indicated.

To use knowledge of other multi-disciplinary roles and external agencies to ensure effective referral management and achieve best client care.

To have the ability, knowledge and skills required for moving and handling people in community environments.

To ensure client and service records are recorded and maintained on IT databases and that client documentation is according to trust and local policies.

To prescribe, delegate and monitor the work of rehabilitation assistants and counter sign documentation.

To educate and teach the relevant carers/health workers to participate in on-going rehabilitation care programmes for clients, as appropriate.

To actively be involved in the implementation of new specialist clinical services within the Team, with support and guidance from senior staff.

To manage clinical risk in own caseload and ensure that rehabilitation assistants and students comply e.g. manual handling risk assessment and local policy regarding lone working.

To maintain and update a Continuing Professional Development Portfolio (CPD).

To evaluate your practice through audit and outcome measures with support of senior staff when required.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Demonstrate/evidence of recent continuing professional development
• Full UK driving licence. Access to a car for work.

Desirable

• Membership of recognised and relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and make autonomous decisions
• Experience in Community/ Acute /Stroke/ Rehabilitation / Frailty settings

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Planning and coordination of treatment packages
• Ability to work within a team and autonomously in a community setting

Desirable

• Knowledge of Mental Health conditions
• Ability to maintain standards of record keeping in line with local policies
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to hold and manage delicate conversations

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Oncology Specialty Doctor to join the Oncology team at St Luke's Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital (RSH) for a fixed period of 12 months.

Here at St Luke's, we aim to provide first class, high quality care for all of our patients in a friendly and professional setting. Our services have received national recognition and praise and our patients benefit from the latest and most innovative treatments available, delivered by a team of committed and highly skilled staff. You will be joining our team of 29 oncologists, supported by a team of Specialist Registrars, Specialty Doctors, SHOs, AHP's and Specialist Nurses.

This is a 10PA post consisting of outpatient clinics, ward work, MDT meetings, radiotherapy and chemotherapy prescribing. In order to fulfil the responsibilities of this post you must be eligible for full GMC registration.

Candidates from either the UK, or overseas are welcome to apply. We would welcome enquiries from anyone wishing to follow the RCR Portfolio Pathway training route onto the specialist register.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be based at the RSH in Guildford providing a high level of medical care to the Oncology patients in the outpatient clinics. The job plan may involve travelling to our outreach oncology sites to provide clinic cover, as well as working on the Guildford site. There will be an expectation to work within the tumour group teams, covering the service, where required. Excellent communication and team working will be required with the tumour teams.

The post holder will also be required to cover regular on call duties, as per the contract.This post is aimed at a senior Oncology doctor who has experience in Oncology practice in a range of tumour sites. The objective of the role would be to address clinic demands and to provide oncology expertise in both Clinical and Medical Oncology in the management and treatment of solid tumour sites.

This post will have some fixed clinics in the timetable, plus some flexible sessions with set tumour groups.

The role will require good MDT working within Oncology, as well as with wider trust to ensure the oncology patients receive a high quality of medical care. There will be an on-call commitment related to this post.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum, DoE

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-KA-EMF21627

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice
• FRCR or Equivalent
• Teaching/Education Qualification
• Higher Degree eg MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Have completed a minimum of 4 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, 2 of which must be in Oncology or a relevant specialty
• Understand the principals of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Experience of research

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with license to practice FRCR or Equivalent Teaching/Education Qualification Higher Degree eg MD, PhD or equivalent Experience Essential Have completed a minimum of 4 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, 2 of which must be in Oncology or a relevant specialty Understand the principals of Clinical Governance Desirable Experience of research

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This vacancy is open exclusively to internal applicants currently employed by Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

NHS Band 8a Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full time 37.5

Contract Type: Permanent

Interviews Date: Monday 30th November 2026

We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking and collaborative leader to join our Learning, Education and Development team as Head of Education Quality & Governance

Are you a passionate and experienced healthcare professional with a commitment to ensuring education quality and governance. We are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking Head of Education Quality & Governance to join our Learning, Education and Development team.

The Head of Education Quality & Governance has a senior leadership role within the existing Learning, Education and Development (LEaD) Department, with professional responsibility for education quality, governance and assurance across the education portfolio delivered or coordinated by the department for Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. The post holder will provide expert, visible and inclusive leadership to ensure that education and training is effective, evidence based, learner-centred and aligned with departmental priorities, organisational workforce requirements, regulatory standards and national education requirements.

Main duties of the job

You will establish and maintain a comprehensive education quality management framework covering undergraduate, pre-registration, postgraduate, apprenticeship, continuing professional development, clinical skills, simulation and statutory and mandatory learning. To lead assurance, audit, evaluation, risk management and improvement activity, translating intelligence from learners, educators, incidents, complaints, workforce data and external reviews into measurable improvement.

As a registered healthcare professional, you will provide expert professional advice on education quality and learner safety, maintaining credibility with clinical leaders, education providers, regulators and commissioners. To work across professional boundaries and will not replace the statutory accountability of professional leads, practice assessors, supervisors or employing managers.

We are looking for a credible and inclusive leader with significant clinical, educational and quality governance experience, excellent relationship-building skills and a proven ability to lead change. You will be passionate about developing people, influencing practice and creating a culture where learning, improvement and compassionate leadership thrive.

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on workforce development across the organisation while working with dedicated colleagues who are committed to delivering outstanding education and supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.

About us

Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF2732V

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will provide strategic and operational leadership for education quality, governance and assurance within the Learning, Education and Development Department, supporting clinical and corporate services.

Develop, implement and evaluate the LEaD Departments education quality strategy, framework, standards and annual improvement plan, aligned with organisational priorities and requirements.

Provide robust assurance to the Director and Deputy Director of Education, site Education Governance Meetings and relevant workforce, quality and people committees.

Build effective partnerships with clinical care groups, universities, further education providers, NHS England, professional regulators and regional education networks.

Lead and oversee continuing professional development (CPD), NHS England returns, and compliance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) education requirements. Provide line management for the ALERT Business Team, PHT VEC team and IWT site-based Education Business and Quality Team. Administrative support will be provided by the Education Business and Quality Team.

Ensure learning from patient safety events, complaints, claims, audits, external reviews and examples of excellence is reflected in education priorities and programme design.

Lead a systematic approach to quality improvement across the education portfolio, applying recognised improvement methodologies, using data and stakeholder feedback to test change, evaluate impact and ensure successful improvements are sustained and spread.

You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details.

Job description Job responsibilities You will provide strategic and operational leadership for education quality, governance and assurance within the Learning, Education and Development Department, supporting clinical and corporate services.Develop, implement and evaluate the LEaD Departments education quality strategy, framework, standards and annual improvement plan, aligned with organisational priorities and requirements.Provide robust assurance to the Director and Deputy Director of Education, site Education Governance Meetings and relevant workforce, quality and people committees.Build effective partnerships with clinical care groups, universities, further education providers, NHS England, professional regulators and regional education networks.Lead and oversee continuing professional development (CPD), NHS England returns, and compliance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) education requirements. Provide line management for the ALERT Business Team, PHT VEC team and IWT site-based Education Business and Quality Team. Administrative support will be provided by the Education Business and Quality Team.Ensure learning from patient safety events, complaints, claims, audits, external reviews and examples of excellence is reflected in education priorities and programme design.Lead a systematic approach to quality improvement across the education portfolio, applying recognised improvement methodologies, using data and stakeholder feedback to test change, evaluate impact and ensure successful improvements are sustained and spread.You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must hold current professional registration with the NMC or HCPC and possess relevant post-registration qualifications.
• A Master's degree (or evidence of working towards one),
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, PGCME or equivalent),
• Candidates will also be able to demonstrate completion of leadership development programmes and significant experience in practice education, workforce development and leading teams within a complex healthcare environment.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in education, leadership, management or workforce development.
• Fellowship or membership of a relevant education, leadership or professional body.
• Quality improvement, coaching, leadership or project/programme management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial senior-level experience in practice education, clinical education, education governance, quality improvement or workforce development within a complex healthcare environment.
• Successful leadership of multidisciplinary or multi-professional education teams, including performance management, staff development and service improvement.
• Experience of developing and implementing education strategy, translating organisational and workforce priorities into measurable delivery plans.
• Experience of assuring the quality of learning environments, placements, supervision and assessment, including managing concerns and improvement actions.
• Experience of effective partnership working with Higher Education Institutions, Further Education providers, clinical services, professional bodies and external stakeholders.
• Experience of using data, audit, evaluation and learner feedback to monitor performance, manage risk and provide assurance.
• Experience of managing delegated resources or budgets and delivering value for money.

Desirable

• Experience in a large acute NHS Trust.
• Experience of external regulatory or NHS England education quality review.
• Experience across more than one professional education pathway.
• Experience of managing delegated budgets and procurement.
• Experience of education research, innovation or digital learning.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Applicants must hold current professional registration with the NMC or HCPC and possess relevant post-registration qualifications. A Master's degree (or evidence of working towards one), A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, PGCME or equivalent), Candidates will also be able to demonstrate completion of leadership development programmes and significant experience in practice education, workforce development and leading teams within a complex healthcare environment. Desirable Postgraduate qualification in education, leadership, management or workforce development. Fellowship or membership of a relevant education, leadership or professional body. Quality improvement, coaching, leadership or project/programme management qualification. Experience Essential Substantial senior-level experience in practice education, clinical education, education governance, quality improvement or workforce development within a complex healthcare environment. Successful leadership of multidisciplinary or multi-professional education teams, including performance management, staff development and service improvement. Experience of developing and implementing education strategy, translating organisational and workforce priorities into measurable delivery plans. Experience of assuring the quality of learning environments, placements, supervision and assessment, including managing concerns and improvement actions. Experience of effective partnership working with Higher Education Institutions, Further Education providers, clinical services, professional bodies and external stakeholders. Experience of using data, audit, evaluation and learner feedback to monitor performance, manage risk and provide assurance. Experience of managing delegated resources or budgets and delivering value for money. Desirable Experience in a large acute NHS Trust. Experience of external regulatory or NHS England education quality review. Experience across more than one professional education pathway. Experience of managing delegated budgets and procurement. Experience of education research, innovation or digital learning.

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about using your lived experience to support and inspire others in their recovery journey?

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Lived Experience Practitioner to join the Specialist Psychotherapies Service. This unique role offers the opportunity to use your personal recovery journey to make a meaningful difference to people with Complex Emotional Needs, helping them build hope, resilience and confidence for the future.

A key part of the role will be supporting and co-facilitating our Moving On Group, helping service users as they transition from specialist therapy and continue their recovery journey. Working alongside a compassionate multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to creating a safe, supportive and psychologically informed space where people can reflect on their progress, strengthen coping strategies and move forward with greater confidence.

You will also contribute your lived experience perspective to service development, staff training and consultation, helping to ensure that the voices of people with lived experience remain central to the way services are designed and delivered.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop lived experience practice within a specialist mental health service while supporting others to achieve meaningful and lasting recovery.

Main duties of the job

As a Lived Experience Practitioner, you will use your experience of recovery to support people with Complex Emotional Needs within the Specialist Psychotherapies Service. Key responsibilities will include:

• Co-facilitating the Moving On Group, supporting service users as they transition from our Compassion Focused Group Programme and continue their recovery journey.
• Creating a safe, compassionate and recovery-focused environment that promotes hope, resilience and self-management.
• Sharing lived experience in a purposeful and professional way to inspire and support others in their recovery.
• Working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver psychologically informed and trauma-informed support.
• Contributing lived experience perspectives to service development, group delivery and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supporting staff understanding through consultation, reflective discussions and training where appropriate.
• Building effective relationships with colleagues.
• Maintaining accurate records, participating in supervision, and working within safeguarding, confidentiality and professional frameworks.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape recovery-focused services while ensuring lived experience remains at the heart of specialist mental health care.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Personal Specification for further information.

Please ensure you have read the documents carefully before completing your supporting statement and ensure you evidence how you meet the expectations of the role and criteria.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• To hold a lived experience of recovery from distress that has been understood or diagnosed as Complex Emotional Needs
• Educated to post graduate diploma or equivalent experience.
• 3 day Compassion Focused Therapy Training (Compassionate Mind Foundation or equivalent ), or be prepared to engage in this training.

Desirable

• Training in Peer Support Work

Skills Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the issues and concerns of mental health service users
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to deal with pressure, prioritisation and delegation and meeting deadlines

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary prison healthcare team.

Working within a secure custodial environment, you will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention to individuals with a range of complex physical health, mental health, neurodiversity, cognitive, and social care needs. You will play a key role in promoting recovery, independence, wellbeing, and meaningful occupation for people living within the prison community.

As part of a 24-hour integrated healthcare service, you will work collaboratively with mental health professionals, primary care teams, substance misuse services, prison staff, and external agencies to deliver holistic, person-centred care that reduces health inequalities and supports rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for individuals with complex physical and mental health needs

  • .Develop and implement person-centred treatment plans aimed at promoting independence, recovery, and wellbeing
  • .Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions on both an individual and group basis.
  • Support patients experiencing challenges relating to activities of daily living, sensory processing, cognition, mental health, and functional independence.
  • Contribute to risk assessment and risk management processes.
  • Facilitate engagement in meaningful occupation, education, vocational activities, and social inclusion opportunities.
  • Work collaboratively with prison and healthcare colleagues to support safe discharge and continuity of care.
  • Provide specialist advice to multidisciplinary teams regarding occupational performance and environmental adaptation.
  • Supervise, support, and mentor junior staff, support workers, and students where appropriate.
  • Participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audit, and professional development activities.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will play a unique role in addressing the impact of incarceration on health, wellbeing, and occupational functioning. Through specialist assessment and intervention, the postholder will support rehabilitation, recovery, social inclusion, and resettlement, enabling individuals to develop the skills and confidence required to lead healthier, more independent lives both in custody and upon release. The role contributes directly to reducing health inequalities, improving patient outcomes, supporting prison safety, and reducing the risk of reoffending through meaningful occupational engagement.

• Deliver occupational therapy services within a secure custodial environment, ensuring practice is aligned with prison security procedures and operational requirements.
• Develop interventions that promote independence, self-care, daily living skills, emotional wellbeing, and meaningful activity within the constraints of the prison setting.
• Undertake environmental and functional assessments to identify barriers to participation and advise on reasonable adjustments for prisoners with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
• Promote equality of access to health, wellbeing, educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities within the prison environment.
• Work as part of a 24-hour integrated healthcare service, contributing specialist occupational therapy expertise to both physical and mental health pathways.
• Support individuals transitioning between prison wings, secure settings, healthcare units, and community services on release, ensuring continuity of care and rehabilitation planning.

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached jobdescription and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Essentail

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience supporting individuals with complex physical health, mental health, cognitive, learning disability,

Desirable

• Experience of conducting comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

To provide a fully comprehensive administration service to the Learning DisabilityTeam. The post will be working in a fast paced environment, which requires a calm but proactive approach with the ability to multi-task whilst being thorough. Telephone calls and enquiries form a large part of the role as does a high volume of standard administrative tasks. Attention to detail is paramount in this post as is the ability to prioritise workload.

Main duties of the job

Word processing of all forms of correspondence, reports and summaries that are required by the team.

Undertake diary management for LD clinicians and/or managers, as required.

Organise clinics and associated appointments for clinics, using appropriate brought-forward systems to manage work.

Organise team/staff meetings, take, transcribe and distribute minutes accordingly as required.

Audio transcription of letters/ reports .

Deal with staff and patient requests that may be part of office function as and when required, and in accordance with Trust procedures.

Inputting and updating patient information and activity on computerised information systems, creating patient notes where necessary and according to policy.

Ensure good customer service by providing a professional and effective telephone service, taking accurate messages and providing information and signposting as requested and appropriate.

Undertake training of new staff as directed by Line Manager and/or other managers. Provide cover as directed by Line Manager for other members of the team in their absence and assist with their workloads as necessary and undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the grade of the post.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCE/GCSE or equivalent - grades A - C

Desirable

• RSA/OCR stage 3 - NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Working in a busy and demanding office/customer facing environment.
• Maintaining efficient office systems, including managing effective filing systems
• Managing databases and/or spreadsheets and accurately recording data.
• Planning and organising own workload and of staff within own span of control
• Supporting a multi-disciplinary team.
• Adapt easily to unplanned changes in operational requirements

Desirable

• Working within health/public sector

Job summary

A Clinical Research Practitioner (CRF) at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) supports the safe, ethical delivery of high-quality mental health research to improve patient care and services.

The post holder will identify and recruit participants for DECODE, a research-ready platform for treatment-resistant depression. They will work with the Mood Disorders Research Group, the Mental Health Mission - Midlands Translational Centre, the University of Birmingham and BSMHFT.

Responsibilities include liaising with clinical teams; screening, recruiting and monitoring participants; maintaining site files; collecting accurate data; completing relevant clinical assessments; and meeting research governance requirements.

The post holder will report to the Senior Programme and Operations Manager and works closely with the multidisciplinary Mood Disorders Research Group led by Professor Steven Marwaha.

The ideal candidate will have project support experience, strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to build relationships, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in clinical settings.

BSMHFT offers an inclusive, supportive environment, strong academic partnerships and opportunities to develop specialist research and clinical skills while contributing to research with real-world impact

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Research Practitioner will support the delivery of DECODE study and other related mood disorder projects. Key duties include identifying and recruiting eligible participants, obtaining informed consent, collecting and recording research data, and supporting participant follow-up in line with study protocols. The role also involves liaising closely with clinical teams and research colleagues, maintaining accurate study documentation, and ensuring all research activity meets ethical, governance and regulatory standards. You will contribute to monitoring study progress and supporting high-quality, safe research delivery within clinical settings.

You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with service users, carers and clinical staff. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, alongside confidence in using IT systems and managing data accurately and confidentially. You'll need a good understanding of clinical environments and an interest in mental health research, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A proactive, flexible approach and a commitment to high-quality, person-centred research are key to succeeding in this role.

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

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good Computer skills (MS Package, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable

• Ability to use variety of Trust and research IT programs such as EDGE, databases, ICE, PEPR

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Formal Research Training
• Research experience (paid or voluntary) working as a researcher with at least 6 months of this being within the mental health field
• Professional familiarity with mental health and/or social care practice and terminology

Desirable

• Experience working in an NHS environment with service user contact
• Previous clinical trials experience

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Psychology or Health Professional Qualification
• ICH Good Clinical Practice

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate qualification
• Phlebotomy Trained

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Applications are invited to apply for the post of Part-Time Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Bradford Teaching Hospitals.

We are seeking a consultant with drive, commitment and enthusiasm who will bring a consistent focus to high performance and quality of care, working collaboratively with colleagues and providing clinical leadership to the wider team.

This is a 8 PA post including outpatient work, and a weekend rota for inpatient work in acute medicine.

This is a fixed term post for 6 months.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will work alongside the existing team to provide comprehensive service provision.

The appointee will be expected to participate in the student teaching rota, administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, participate in the running of the department in collaboration with consultant colleagues, communicate with local practitioners, supporting nursing and other AHP members of the team.

Duties will involve delivery of Diabetes and Endocrine outpatient clinics based at Bradford Royal Infirmary and service development.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.

About us

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will involve delivery of Diabetes and Endocrine outpatient clinics based at Bradford Royal Infirmary and service development.

The Diabetic Antenatal service is currently undergoing a redesign in part due to the increased number of patients attending the service each year. A new post holder will be expected to contribute to this service development which will also include delivery of a specific Endocrine Antenatal clinic.

There are specialist endocrine services delivered by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust including the pituitary service, which has close links to Leeds Teaching Hospitals (tertiary centre for neurosurgery); this has scope for development including attending the regional pituitary MDT (currently virtual). There is a service for patients presenting with adrenal adenomas with the Endocrine Specialist Nurses completing a protocol, this needs to be developed further including attending local and regional MDTs.

The appointee will be expected to take an active interest in clinical governance, maintaining medical excellence and management and service development. Clinical audit is a mandatory requirement within the Trust and the appointee will be expected to attend and participate in audit and clinical governance. It is expected that the appointee will make use of opportunities for continuing medical education on a regular basis in the form of local, regional, national and international clinical meetings. The appointee will be encouraged to take part in the administration of CME and to accrue the number of CME credits determined by the Royal College of Physicians. There is a requirement to participate in the annual consultant appraisal programme.

The appointee will have the opportunity to develop research and currently we have a research nurse working on a number of projects. We have strong links with the Bradford Institute for Health Research and the Born in Bradford research project.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Diabetes and Endocrinology or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Ability to perform the requirements of the post
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
• Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent
• Member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) or equivalent

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your clinical skills within a supportive and experienced adult community team?

We are seeking a motivated Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service. This is an exciting opportunity for a therapist wishing to develop their knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties arising from a range of physical and mental health conditions.

You will be part of a friendly, well-established team delivering high-quality, person-centred care across Knowsley and St Helens, working in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, care homes, patients' own homes and adult mental health wards. You will have the opportunity to work with individuals with conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, Motor Neurone Disease, dementia and other neurological conditions.

The successful candidate will receive regular clinical supervision and support from experienced Band 6 and Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression of dysphagia and communication competencies. This post is ideal for a newly qualified therapist or an existing Band 5 looking to broaden their experience within adult community services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide assessment, treatment and management for adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties across Knowsley and St Helens.

Key duties include:

1. Managing a caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders under appropriate supervision.
2. Undertaking assessment and intervention for a range of communication difficulties.
3. Supporting the assessment and management of adults with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties in line with competencies and service protocols.
4. Delivering interventions across a range of community settings, including patients' homes, clinics, care homes and adult mental health wards.
5. Working collaboratively with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
6. Contributing to waiting list management and prioritisation of referrals.
7. Providing advice, training and support to carers, support staff and healthcare professionals.
8. Participating in service development, audit and quality improvement activities.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

1. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate Speech and Language Therapy interventions for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
2. Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload, seeking support and guidance from senior therapists where required.
3. Deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention for adults presenting with acquired communication disorders and dysphagia.
4. Work with adults with a range of physical, neurological and mental health conditions, including Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Dementia.
5. Deliver care across a variety of community settings throughout Knowsley and St Helens, including outpatient clinics, care homes, patients' own homes and adult mental health wards.
6. Develop and review person-centred treatment programmes in partnership with service users, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
7. Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
8. Provide advice and support to patients, families, carers and other professionals regarding communication and swallowing management.
9. Contribute to the management and prioritisation of referrals and waiting lists to support timely access to services.
10. Support the implementation of communication strategies and alternative and augmentative communication approaches where appropriate.
11. Deliver training and education to carers, healthcare staff and partner agencies relating to individual patient needs.
12. Work within defined competencies and actively participate in regular clinical supervision to support professional development.
13. Participate in audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and continuing professional development activities.
14. Contribute positively to team working and support the delivery of a high-quality, responsive Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and develop your skills in adult Speech and Language Therapy while making a meaningful difference to people living across Knowsley and St Helens.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with service users who exhibit behaviours that may be considered challenging appropriate training
• Engaging leadership style
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and honesty

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) or in the process of obtaining registration if newly qualified

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessing and diagnosing speech, language and communication difficulties
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills both written and verbal

Desirable

• Speech and Language Therapy caseload (with supervision)
• Experience of working with children/adults as applicable to the role
• Experience of working with dysphagia
• Experience of delivering/developing training to staff/carers
• Experience of using iPads and other forms of technology
• Experience of facilitating groups

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy assessments and appropriate experience of using assessments
• Evidence of good IT skills including the use of a range of software (including symbol software packages)
• Knowledge of current key RCSLT and national developments and policies driving current practice

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are seeking a speech and language therapist to join our Early Language team within Barts Health NHS Trust. This is a team of SLTs and Bilingual Co workers that supports children with speech and language difficulties until the end of Reception class. The successful applicant will work in community settings including: children and family centres, nurseries/schools, clinics, patient's homes and various venues in Tower Hamlets.

This is an exciting time as we have changed our service to better meet the needs of the community. You will have opportunities in universal, targeted, and specialist levels of support, and will have the opportunity to support ongoing development of the service. You will be working with parents and children under five years of age (up to the end of Reception) in community and health venues, with a focus on children with language and speech sound needs.

We provide group clinical supervision, individual line management, a programme of in-house training and support, along with ad hoc support from experienced colleagues who will share your office base. Our office is based at Mile End Hospital, conveniently located between Mile End and Stepney Green tube stations and serviced by a number of local buses. Locations around Tower Hamlets are easily reached by walking, cycling, or using public transport.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, providing assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, and a variety of intervention programmes in the management of the under 5s caseload.

The post holder provides clinical support and may supervise more junior speech and language therapists, as well as providing day-to-day supervision of bilingual speech and language therapy (SLT) co-workers involved in providing a service to preschool / Early Years Foundation Stage children managed by speech and language therapy.

The service provides a graduated offer of universal, targeted, and specialist support. This specific post is in the Early Language Team, which supports children up to the end of Reception who have difficulties with comprehension, expression, or speech. The postholder may also be required to support other speech and language therapy teams working with under 5s.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and The Health and Care Professions Council

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a broad range of paediatric communication disorders within one or more setting
• Experience of working collaboratively with others as part of a speech and language therapy or multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Applied knowledge of issues relating to the SEN Code of Practice
• Experience of working in deprived socio-economic, inner-city areas
• Experience of working in the community clinic setting
• Experience in the organization and presentation of workshops, courses, or other training packages
• Evidence of attending specific and relevant training courses and further developing clinical knowledge in areas related to the post
• Experience of working with a range of cultural and religious practices in the community
• Working knowledge of the Care Aims Model
• Clinical experience of working with bilingual families
• Experience of providing universal and targeted level support

Knowledge

Essential

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of child development, and the broad range of communication difficulties and implications of difficulties for a child
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group(s)
• Knowledge of a range of interventions and well-developed applied knowledge of more specialized intervention techniques relevant to the client group(s). Including, but not limited to, Developmental Language Disorder and Speech Sound Disorders.
• Excellent awareness of standards of record-keeping

Desirable

• Well-developed awareness of the issues around training parents and professionals
• Excellent awareness of issues of multilingual and multicultural communities relating to speech and language therapy
• Awareness of clinical governance
• Knowledge of Signalong sign system

Skills

Essential

• Time management, organisation, delegation, and prioritisation skills
• Highly developed auditory and visual perception skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and reflection skills
• Ability to work independently without on-site, direct support from colleagues
• Flexible and able to work in different situations / locations
• Competent IT skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a team and support other team members
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of audiences in writing or orally both in formal and informal situations

Desirable

• Ability to manage conflict in a professional manner and seek advice from supervisor, where necessary
• Good negotiation and problem solving skills
• Empathetic to the needs of clients and their families
• Good skills in managing different levels of motivation in clients and their families

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

You will support the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial participants, collection of data and samples. You will travel across the Trust geography and be willing to drive our research buswhich requires a standard manual driving licence. This is an opportunity to develop research expertise, working on a variety of interesting projects within a friendly and supportive team.

At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:

• Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
• Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
• "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
• Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
• Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
• Child Care Vouchers Scheme
• Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
• NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial participants as well as the collection and documentation of accurate data, including collection and management of samples. You must be able to travel across the Trust geography. Wilingness to drive our mobile research unit is also desirable, which requires a standard driving licence for manual vehicles. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates wishing to develop their research expertise to work on a variety of interesting projects within a friendly and supportive team.

About us

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.

Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You willbe responsible for the recruitment of participants onto clinical trials via different routes in hospital and community settings, and the delivery of these studies including clinical procedures as required by trial protocols.

You will be supporting senior research nurses on a range of research projects with a variety of complexity. You will also be responsible for your own portfolio of studies. This will include working with the R&I Research Governance team to ensure that all appropriate approvals have been gained prior to research studies commencing.

You will maintain effective communication between Trust clinical services, primary care and community organisations to ensure safe service delivery. You will evaluate research protocols, patient information and GP letters and ensure that information about clinical trials is clearly and appropriately communicated to research participants. You will also be involved in promoting research in community clinics and at public events across the region.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• NIHR Good Clinical Practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of research or significant relevant clinical experience

Desirable

• Experience of research delivery in NHS or commercial setting

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Merseyside Liaison and Diversion - Mental Health Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Practitioner to join the Women's Intensive Support Court (ISC) pathway. The post will provide trauma - informed, person centred assessment and support to women involved in the criminal justice system, facilitating access to appropriate health and wider support services to improve engagement and outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Liaison and diversion and RECONNECT is a process whereby people of all ages with mental health problems, learning disabilities, substance misuse problems and other vulnerabilities are identified and assessed as early as possible as they pass through the youth and adult criminal justice systems.

The post holder will work within the Women's Intensive Support Court (ISC) pathway, providing specialist mental health assessment and support to women involved in the criminal justice system. The role will include collaborative working with court teams, probation, mental health services ad other partner agencies to identify needs, manage risk, facilitate access to appropriate support and promote engagement with the court pathway.

You will be a registered practitioner within mental health (Allied Health Professions: Mental Health Nurse; Social Worker; Occupational Therapist; Learning disability Nurse) with demonstrable extensive post registration experience. You will have experience in undertaking specialist mental health assessments and have a sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act/Capacity Act and criminal justice systems

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the full duties of this new role please refer to the specific job outline attached.

Please ensure that you evidence in your supporting information how you meet the person specification for both the generic and the specific job outlines.

If you are shortlisted we encourage all applicants to arrange an informal conversation with the team before attending for interview. You can also contact the team prior to submitting an application if you require any further information.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally.
• Being responsive and flexible, seeing change as an opportunity to improve services
• Ability to lead the process of standard setting and audit
• Professional attitude
• Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills and leadership skills
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to lead change management
• Ability to contribute to developing care excellence within the ward / team area
• Ability to work within a divisional management team, be able to generate own workload and ability to work to strict deadlines
• Risk assessment and management
• Ability to build purposeful relationships with a range of both internal and external to the organisation
• Autonomous practice
• Leadership and supervision
• Multidisciplinary working

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post-registration mental health experience
• Evidence of leadership and management skills
• Evidence of experience of managing cases & case loads
• Evidence of supervising staff
• Ability to work autonomously across the organisation/boundaries and with other agencies
• Experience of working in partnership with other agencies and service users and carers
• Experience of audit/research and working knowledge of clinical governance.
• Experience in change management and policy formulation.
• Experience of using Incident Reporting Systems e.g. RADAR
• Experience of undertaking and involvement in Serious Untoward Incident Reviews
• Evidence of experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings.

Qualification

Essential

• Appropriate professional qualification or experience at Degree Level e.g. RMN, AHP, Social Worker
• Evidence of post-registration CPD

Desirable

• Working towards master level education

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of mental health legislation, CPA, safeguarding, equality and human rights, clinical governance and professional codes of conduct
• Proven knowledge of relevant mental health legislation
• Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to junior staff
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of professional Codes of Conduct and Staffs' responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge bas e

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).