Job summary

Associate Director of Nursing, Education & Research

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspiring and ambitious nursing leader to join our organisation as Associate Director of Nursing, Education & Research. This pivotal role will provide strategic leadership for nursing education, workforce development, clinical research, and professional practice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

You will work collaboratively with clinical teams, academic partners, and senior leaders to drive innovation, enhance learning opportunities, and embed a culture of continuous improvement and research excellence across nursing services.

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for developing people, advancing nursing practice, and improving patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of nursing, education, and research.

Interviews are proposed for 1st December 2026.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead and develop the non-medical education and research portfolio

• Assurance of education governance in line with professional body and contractual obligations i.e. NMC, HCPC, NHS education contract and HEIs practice education agreements or apprenticeship requirements
• Liaise with all education providers to ensure student experience is enhanced and UHCW's reputation recognised.
• Act as the professional nursing lead for education and practice development to ensure that the highest possible quality of patient care is practiced in all wards and departments.
• Ensure that policy and strategy is developed for education and non-medical research
• Review with colleagues the provision of nursing and midwifery education across the Trust looking for areas to provide multidisciplinary team education and provide a streamlined collaboration.
• Create opportunities to promote UHCW as world class for non-medical education and research aligned to the Centre for Care excellence

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£79,504 to £91,609 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

218-NM-B8C-8391977

Job locations

UHCW NHS Trust

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV22DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of under-graduate and post-graduate non medical education programmes for the Trust
• Lead on curriculum development for the Trust in partnership with HEI providers
• Lead the Practice Educators and Practice Development Team
• Contribute to workforce planning to ensure that training/student placement numbers adequately reflect organisational requirements.
• Lead and maintain excellent standards in non-medical education
• Ensure processes are in place to provide assurance in relation to educational provision, e.g. NMC, HCPC, NHSE
• Support and contribute to the development of systems and processes to facilitate strategic workforce planning and development.
• Work collaboratively with system partners to maximise opportunities for workforce and education development, including new roles, e.g. Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nursing Associates
• Oversee implementation of appropriate frameworks/requirements for education for enhanced, specialist, advanced and consultant roles (NHSE faculty and core capabilities frameworks)
• Oversee non-medical prescribing from funding allocation and training to approval to practice
• Co-ordinate training plans based on workforce requirements in order to oversee and rationalise the use of workforce development and CPD funds
• Develop relationships with international education providers to facilitate opportunities for shared learning and collaborative working
• Monitor funding for all education programmes
• Co-ordinate internal and external reports as required
• Lead UHCW contribution to and shaping of the Centre for Care Excellence and support the implementation of the iCAhRE model for non-medical research.
• Work collaboratively with research and development and HEIs to further the non-medical research within UHCW NHS Trust.
• Work with the Professor of Nursing to plan, implement and embed strategic initiatives and programmes to further non-medical research across the organisation.
• Provide professional advice and support professional groups, Speciality Teams and agencies within and outside the organisation.
• Analyse and interpret highly complex data to inform the strategic direction of nursing and midwifery services and assist in the determination of policy and professional practice/ development
• Provide clinical professional support to GDNAs to support service development within named clinical groups (role developments and education).
• Utilise information systems to produce accurate and timely data and reports.
• Ensure patient and public involvement is integrated into education and research.
• Deputise for the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer when required.
• Participate in the senior manager on-call rota after 6 months (where relevant).
• Lead and contribute to specific nursing related objectives to secure achievement of key performance indicators and targets as agreed with Chief Nursing Officer and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer.
• Provide oversight of relevant guidance and policy documents under the CNO portfolio.
• Represent the Trust in local, regional, national and international nursing related activities.
• Maintain high degree of visibility within the organisation.
• Management responsibility for the Practice development team.
• Alignment of activities, priorities and evidence to support UHCWs pathway to excellence ambition
• Investigate and action disciplinary matters in accordance with Trust Policy and Procedures, with authority to dismiss when appropriate.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of under-graduate and post-graduate non medical education programmes for the Trust Lead on curriculum development for the Trust in partnership with HEI providers Lead the Practice Educators and Practice Development Team Contribute to workforce planning to ensure that training/student placement numbers adequately reflect organisational requirements. Lead and maintain excellent standards in non-medical education Ensure processes are in place to provide assurance in relation to educational provision, e.g. NMC, HCPC, NHSE Support and contribute to the development of systems and processes to facilitate strategic workforce planning and development. Work collaboratively with system partners to maximise opportunities for workforce and education development, including new roles, e.g. Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nursing Associates Oversee implementation of appropriate frameworks/requirements for education for enhanced, specialist, advanced and consultant roles (NHSE faculty and core capabilities frameworks) Oversee non-medical prescribing from funding allocation and training to approval to practice Co-ordinate training plans based on workforce requirements in order to oversee and rationalise the use of workforce development and CPD funds Develop relationships with international education providers to facilitate opportunities for shared learning and collaborative working Monitor funding for all education programmes Co-ordinate internal and external reports as required Lead UHCW contribution to and shaping of the Centre for Care Excellence and support the implementation of the iCAhRE model for non-medical research. Work collaboratively with research and development and HEIs to further the non-medical research within UHCW NHS Trust. Work with the Professor of Nursing to plan, implement and embed strategic initiatives and programmes to further non-medical research across the organisation. Provide professional advice and support professional groups, Speciality Teams and agencies within and outside the organisation. Analyse and interpret highly complex data to inform the strategic direction of nursing and midwifery services and assist in the determination of policy and professional practice/ development Provide clinical professional support to GDNAs to support service development within named clinical groups (role developments and education). Utilise information systems to produce accurate and timely data and reports. Ensure patient and public involvement is integrated into education and research. Deputise for the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer when required. Participate in the senior manager on-call rota after 6 months (where relevant). Lead and contribute to specific nursing related objectives to secure achievement of key performance indicators and targets as agreed with Chief Nursing Officer and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer. Provide oversight of relevant guidance and policy documents under the CNO portfolio. Represent the Trust in local, regional, national and international nursing related activities. Maintain high degree of visibility within the organisation. Management responsibility for the Practice development team. Alignment of activities, priorities and evidence to support UHCWs pathway to excellence ambition Investigate and action disciplinary matters in accordance with Trust Policy and Procedures, with authority to dismiss when appropriate. For further details please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• o1st level Registered Nursing qualification oCurrent NMC registration oRelevant MSc/MA or evidence of Masters level study oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• oPhD oPGCE

Experience

Essential

• oExtensive senior nursing / midwifery experience oProven record of leading and effectively managing change across organisations oEvidence of leadership development

Desirable

• oProject management experience oExperience in dedicated education or research post

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• oExpert knowledge of the post's area of responsibility oSound knowledge of NHS agenda oDetailed knowledge and understanding of current issues in nursing & midwifery oWell-developed leadership skills oPersuasive with strong influencing skills and the ability to manage conflict oHighly developed problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision-making skills oHighly developed skills in interpretation of complex data including report writing skills oPatient focused oHighly developed motivational skills and strong commitment to staff involvement and empowerment oAbility to work within and understand the context in which the Trust operates oAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationship internally and externally oAbility to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines oAbility to manage the translation of strategic intent to operational reality oBasic IT skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• o Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only o Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential o1st level Registered Nursing qualification oCurrent NMC registration oRelevant MSc/MA or evidence of Masters level study oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable oPhD oPGCE Experience Essential oExtensive senior nursing / midwifery experience oProven record of leading and effectively managing change across organisations oEvidence of leadership development Desirable oProject management experience oExperience in dedicated education or research post Knowledge & Skills Essential oExpert knowledge of the post's area of responsibility oSound knowledge of NHS agenda oDetailed knowledge and understanding of current issues in nursing & midwifery oWell-developed leadership skills oPersuasive with strong influencing skills and the ability to manage conflict oHighly developed problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision-making skills oHighly developed skills in interpretation of complex data including report writing skills oPatient focused oHighly developed motivational skills and strong commitment to staff involvement and empowerment oAbility to work within and understand the context in which the Trust operates oAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationship internally and externally oAbility to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines oAbility to manage the translation of strategic intent to operational reality oBasic IT skills Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential o Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only o Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

UHCW NHS Trust

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV22DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

UHCW NHS Trust

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV22DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Oncology and Haematology Pharmacy Team at Leeds Childrens Hospital as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist. This fixed term post will support the delivery of specialist pharmacy services across paediatric oncology and haematology, with a particular focus on the Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) service. We are looking for a confident and experienced clinical pharmacist who can take a role in supporting the paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) service, alongside the wider paediatric oncology and haematology pharmacy team.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team to support the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines for children and young people receiving complex oncology, haematology and transplant care. We are looking for a motivated and experienced pharmacist with strong clinical skills, excellent communication and an interest in developing within a specialist paediatric service.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

This post is for Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons with a specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery, supporting existing substantive Consultants in delivering high-quality elective and trauma orthopaedic care across the full patient pathway.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering elective Foot & Ankle services, including the assessment and surgical management of a broad range of foot and ankle conditions, alongside contributing to the general Trauma & Orthopaedic service and on-call rota. The role will include inpatient, day case and outpatient activity, as well as participation in multidisciplinary team working to support high-quality, safe and effective patient care and optimal patient outcomes..

These are locum posts initially offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave within the Musculoskeletal & Specialist Surgery Clinical Management Group (MSS CMG). The majority of services are based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, and Glenfield Hospital, with trauma on-call provision primarily delivered at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based within the Orthopaedic Service, delivering consultant-level elective hip and trauma care across designated Trust sites. They will join an established multidisciplinary team and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

This is a 12-month fixed-term Locum Consultant post established to provide maternity leave cover within the Foot & Ankle service, ensuring continuity of clinical care and maintaining elective and trauma capacity during this period. The post holder will manage a broad range of foot and ankle conditions, undertake elective outpatient and operative activity, contribute to the general Trauma & Orthopaedic service and on-call rota, and support the ongoing delivery and development of the Foot & Ankle service.

Duties will include consultant-led outpatient clinics, elective operating lists, multidisciplinary team working, service improvement initiatives, and elective recovery programmes.

The post holder will participate in the Trauma and Orthopaedic on-call rota and contribute to the assessment and management of acute trauma patients, including trauma operating lists and trauma meetings.

Applicants should have significant experience in Foot & Ankle surgery and be able to support both elective and general Trauma & Orthopaedic services. Fellowship-level training in Foot & Ankle surgery is desirable, with experience in the assessment and surgical management of a broad range of elective and trauma-related foot and ankle conditions.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-8316852-MSK

Job locations

Leicester General hospital

Gwendoline road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver consultant-level elective care within the hip service

To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support elective recovery and service development.

To take responsibility for the management of inpatients and outpatients under the care of the named consultant.

To contribute to outpatient clinics, elective theatre activity and multidisciplinary decision-making.

To provide supervision and teaching to junior medical staff, allied health professionals and medical students.

To work collaboratively with trauma and infection colleagues as required; there is no formal on-call commitment.

To participate in clinical governance activities including audit, quality improvement and appraisal.

Job description Job responsibilities To deliver consultant-level elective care within the hip service To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support elective recovery and service development. To take responsibility for the management of inpatients and outpatients under the care of the named consultant. To contribute to outpatient clinics, elective theatre activity and multidisciplinary decision-making. To provide supervision and teaching to junior medical staff, allied health professionals and medical students. To work collaboratively with trauma and infection colleagues as required; there is no formal on-call commitment. To participate in clinical governance activities including audit, quality improvement and appraisal.

Person Specification

Management

Essential

• oAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• oExperience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• oAbility to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• oUnderstanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
• oAbility to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
• oKnowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.

Desirable

• oEvidence of management and administration experience.
• oManagement training on an accredited course.
• oAwareness of Service Development issues.

Motivation

Essential

• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.

Desirable

• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published Audit including quality improvement.

Research

Essential

• Understanding and interest in research
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
• Evidence of recent research and development activity

Desirable

• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Ability to asses clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.

Desirable

• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

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

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MB BS or Equivalent
• FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent
• CCT/CESR in Trauma & Orthopaedics (or within 6 months of Interview)

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Experience/Clincal Skills

Essential

• Considerable clinical experience in general Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Experience of working within the NHS. Significant experience in the assessment and management of elective hip conditions, including primary hip arthroplasty
• Experience in complex hip reconstruction and revision hip arthroplasty.
• Experience in the management of general orthopaedic trauma.
• Experience in the management of hip trauma, including neck of femur fractures, peri-prosthetic fractures, and complex acetabular or pelvic-related trauma.
• Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality orthopaedic care.
• Experience of service development, clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement within a Trauma Orthopaedic service.

Desirable

• Fellowship training in Hip Arthroplasty and Revision Surgery.
• Experience managing complex revision hip cases and peri-prosthetic joint infection.
• Experience contributing to regional or tertiary referral services for complex hip reconstruction.
• Experience teaching and supervising junior medical staff and allied healthcare professionals.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Reliable and hard-working
• Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good team player
• Good communicator

Desirable

• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Person Specification Management Essential oAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors. oExperience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles. oAbility to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload. oUnderstanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS. oAbility to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills). oKnowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues. Desirable oEvidence of management and administration experience. oManagement training on an accredited course. oAwareness of Service Development issues. Motivation Essential Personal integrity and reliability. Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff. Desirable Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided. Audit/ Quality Improvement Essential Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit. Participation in a quality improvement programme Experience of quality improvement work and audit Desirable Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. Published Audit including quality improvement. Research Essential Understanding and interest in research Ability to appraise research critically Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects. Evidence of recent research and development activity Desirable Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty. Teaching Essential Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates. Appraisal and assessment skills. Ability to asses clinical competencies Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others. Desirable Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching. Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Training & Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration MB BS or Equivalent FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent CCT/CESR in Trauma & Orthopaedics (or within 6 months of Interview) Desirable Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others Experience/Clincal Skills Essential Considerable clinical experience in general Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. Experience of working within the NHS. Significant experience in the assessment and management of elective hip conditions, including primary hip arthroplasty Experience in complex hip reconstruction and revision hip arthroplasty. Experience in the management of general orthopaedic trauma. Experience in the management of hip trauma, including neck of femur fractures, peri-prosthetic fractures, and complex acetabular or pelvic-related trauma. Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality orthopaedic care. Experience of service development, clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement within a Trauma Orthopaedic service. Desirable Fellowship training in Hip Arthroplasty and Revision Surgery. Experience managing complex revision hip cases and peri-prosthetic joint infection. Experience contributing to regional or tertiary referral services for complex hip reconstruction. Experience teaching and supervising junior medical staff and allied healthcare professionals. Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Reliable and hard-working Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues Ability to work under pressure Good team player Good communicator Desirable Highly developed emotional intelligence High standard of presentation both written and verbal Demonstrable track record of successful change management Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General hospital

Gwendoline road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General hospital

Gwendoline road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This post is for a Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Hand & Wrist Surgery, supporting the existing substantive consultant workforce in delivering high-quality elective and trauma orthopaedic care across the full patient pathway.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of elective Hand & Wrist services, helping to increase clinical capacity, address the elective backlog and reduce waiting times for patients. The role will include outpatient clinics, elective operating lists, inpatient and day-case activity, alongside appropriate support to the trauma service, including trauma operating and fracture clinic activity where required.

The post holder will work closely with the existing Hand & Wrist multidisciplinary team and contribute to the assessment and management of a broad range of hand and wrist conditions, supporting safe, effective and timely patient care.

This is a locum post initially offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis within the Musculoskeletal & Specialist Surgery Clinical Management Group (MSS CMG). The majority of elective activity will be delivered at Leicester General Hospital, with trauma activity primarily delivered at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The post holder may also be required to work across other UHL or associated sites in line with service requirements.

Main duties of the job

and & Wrist care across designated Trust sites. They will join the established Hand & Wrist multidisciplinary team and support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care.

This is a 12-month fixed-term Locum Consultant post established to support elective recovery, reduce waiting list pressures and increase capacity within the Hand & Wrist service. The post holder will manage a broad range of elective hand and wrist conditions and support the delivery of additional activity aimed at improving access and reducing waiting times for patients.

Duties will include consultant-led outpatient clinics, elective operating lists, inpatient and day-case activity, multidisciplinary team working, service improvement initiatives and elective recovery programmes.

The post holder will also contribute to the Trauma and Orthopaedic service where appropriate, including the assessment and management of hand and wrist trauma, trauma operating lists and fracture clinic activity. The post does not include participation in the consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic on-call rota.

Applicants should have significant experience in Hand & Wrist surgery and be able to support both elective and trauma activity within the specialty. Fellowship-level training in Hand & Wrist surgery is desirable, together with experience in the assessment and surgical management of a broad range of elective and trauma-related hand and wrist conditions.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-8318299-MSK

Job locations

Leicester General hospital

Gwendoline road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To deliver consultant-level elective care within the Hand & Wrist service, supporting elective recovery and the reduction of waiting list pressures.
• To work collaboratively with the Hand & Wrist multidisciplinary team to support elective recovery, service delivery and ongoing service development.
• To take responsibility for the management of inpatients and outpatients under the post holders care, ensuring safe, effective and timely clinical management.
• To contribute to consultant-led outpatient clinics, elective theatre activity, day-case services and multidisciplinary clinical decision-making.
• To provide appropriate support to Hand & Wrist trauma services, including fracture clinics and trauma operating activity, according to service requirements.
• To provide supervision, training and teaching to junior medical staff, allied health professionals and medical students.
• To work collaboratively with Trauma & Orthopaedic colleagues and other relevant specialties as required. There is no formal consultant on-call commitment associated with this post.
• To participate fully in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, quality improvement, appraisal, mandatory training and relevant service improvement initiatives.

Job description Job responsibilities To deliver consultant-level elective care within the Hand & Wrist service, supporting elective recovery and the reduction of waiting list pressures. To work collaboratively with the Hand & Wrist multidisciplinary team to support elective recovery, service delivery and ongoing service development. To take responsibility for the management of inpatients and outpatients under the post holders care, ensuring safe, effective and timely clinical management. To contribute to consultant-led outpatient clinics, elective theatre activity, day-case services and multidisciplinary clinical decision-making. To provide appropriate support to Hand & Wrist trauma services, including fracture clinics and trauma operating activity, according to service requirements. To provide supervision, training and teaching to junior medical staff, allied health professionals and medical students. To work collaboratively with Trauma & Orthopaedic colleagues and other relevant specialties as required. There is no formal consultant on-call commitment associated with this post. To participate fully in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, quality improvement, appraisal, mandatory training and relevant service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published Audit including quality improvement.

Research

Essential

• Understanding and interest in research
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
• Evidence of recent research and development activity

Desirable

• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Ability to asses clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.

Desirable

• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

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

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MB BS or Equivalent
• FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent
• CCT/CESR in Trauma & Orthopaedics (or within 6 months of Interview)

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Experience/Clincal Skills

Essential

• Considerable clinical experience in general Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Experience of working within the NHS. Significant experience in the assessment and management of elective hip conditions, including primary hip arthroplasty
• Experience in complex hip reconstruction and revision hip arthroplasty.
• Experience in the management of general orthopaedic trauma.
• Experience in the management of hip trauma, including neck of femur fractures, peri-prosthetic fractures, and complex acetabular or pelvic-related trauma.
• Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality orthopaedic care.
• Experience of service development, clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement within a Trauma Orthopaedic service.

Desirable

• Fellowship training in Hip Arthroplasty and Revision Surgery.
• Experience managing complex revision hip cases and peri-prosthetic joint infection.
• Experience contributing to regional or tertiary referral services for complex hip reconstruction.
• Experience teaching and supervising junior medical staff and allied healthcare professionals.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Reliable and hard-working
• Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good team player
• Good communicator

Desirable

• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Management

Essential

• oAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• oExperience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• oAbility to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• oUnderstanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
• oAbility to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
• oKnowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.

Desirable

• oEvidence of management and administration experience.
• oManagement training on an accredited course.
• oAwareness of Service Development issues.

Motivation

Essential

• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.

Desirable

• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Person Specification Audit/ Quality Improvement Essential Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit. Participation in a quality improvement programme Experience of quality improvement work and audit Desirable Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. Published Audit including quality improvement. Research Essential Understanding and interest in research Ability to appraise research critically Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects. Evidence of recent research and development activity Desirable Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty. Teaching Essential Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates. Appraisal and assessment skills. Ability to asses clinical competencies Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others. Desirable Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching. Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Training & Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration MB BS or Equivalent FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent CCT/CESR in Trauma & Orthopaedics (or within 6 months of Interview) Desirable Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others Experience/Clincal Skills Essential Considerable clinical experience in general Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. Experience of working within the NHS. Significant experience in the assessment and management of elective hip conditions, including primary hip arthroplasty Experience in complex hip reconstruction and revision hip arthroplasty. Experience in the management of general orthopaedic trauma. Experience in the management of hip trauma, including neck of femur fractures, peri-prosthetic fractures, and complex acetabular or pelvic-related trauma. Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality orthopaedic care. Experience of service development, clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement within a Trauma Orthopaedic service. Desirable Fellowship training in Hip Arthroplasty and Revision Surgery. Experience managing complex revision hip cases and peri-prosthetic joint infection. Experience contributing to regional or tertiary referral services for complex hip reconstruction. Experience teaching and supervising junior medical staff and allied healthcare professionals. Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Reliable and hard-working Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues Ability to work under pressure Good team player Good communicator Desirable Highly developed emotional intelligence High standard of presentation both written and verbal Demonstrable track record of successful change management Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment Management Essential oAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors. oExperience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles. oAbility to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload. oUnderstanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS. oAbility to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills). oKnowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues. Desirable oEvidence of management and administration experience. oManagement training on an accredited course. oAwareness of Service Development issues. Motivation Essential Personal integrity and reliability. Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff. Desirable Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General hospital

Gwendoline road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General hospital

Gwendoline road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Brook House is a small care home located in the village of Ottershaw, near Woking. Conveniently situated close to Junction 11 of the M25, it is approximately a 20-minute drive from Woking town. Brook House operates as a care home with nursing, supported by a dedicated team including a Home Manager, Nurses, and Band 2 and 3 Healthcare Support Workers. It is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Brook House provides care for four residents with a range of needs, including learning disabilities and neurodiversity. Each resident has their own flat, making Brook House a true home tailored to their individual needs.

This role offers a variety of clinical duties, including medication administration, monitoring both mental and physical health, and supervising junior staff.

You will support four adults with learning disabilities in a care home located in Ottershaw, near Woking in Surrey. Responsibilities include care planning, physical health monitoring, and ensuring the effective administration of medication.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will help support our residents in living fulfilling lives and enjoying the opportunities available to everyone in society. Our residents love going on holidays, dining out at restaurants, and visiting the pub. With their diverse interests, you will play a key role in supporting them to pursue and enjoy these activities.

As a Registered Nurse, you will lead shifts, ensuring the team provides exceptional support to residents in living their fullest lives. You will report directly to the Clinical Lead and Home Manager while also collaborating with the Service Manager.

We are committed to your professional development within the Learning Disabilities Division. You will be supported by a Clinical Lead and Manager, both of whom are also registered nurses, as well as by ongoing training and development opportunities provided by Surrey and Borders.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job summary

The Department of Paediatric Dentistry at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a full-time 8 PA Locum Consultant Paediatric Dentist to join our enthusiastic and forward-thinking team. This is a fixed-term appointment for one year.

Applicants must:

Be fully registered with the GDC and included on the GDC Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry.

Hold FDS/MFDS or an equivalent qualification.

Be accredited, or within six months of achieving accreditation, at the time of interview.

Have completed a SAC-approved training programme or equivalent.

Hold the appropriate professional registration and licence to practise.

Be on the relevant Specialist Register, or within six months of obtaining CCT or an equivalent qualification, at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job

This is an 8 PA consultant appointment in Paediatric Dentistry. The post will be based at St Helier Hospital; however, as part of the role, the successful candidate will be expected to work at any other location owned or served by the Trust, either on an ongoing or temporary basis, depending on service requirements.

The department runs regular joint paediatric dentistry and orthodontic clinics, and the successful candidate will be expected to have a particular interest in, and contribute to, these clinics.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed colleague who will contribute positively to the continued development of the service and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive, high-quality clinical service to patients within the specialty of Paediatric Dentistry.

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.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-LCON-225

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Undertake the duties outlined in the agreed job plan, as amended or substituted from time to time, and in agreement with the Clinical Director.
• Be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources within their area of responsibility and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
• Complete all relevant Trust induction and mandatory training programmes.
• Be responsible for the clinical management of inpatients and outpatients under their care.
• Provide a consultant-led specialist oral healthcare service for Paediatric Dentistry.
• Participate in clinical and other service activities to ensure a high standard of patient care, including making a significant contribution to the collection and review of data to demonstrate patient outcomes at Trust, local and national levels.
• Provide dental care for paediatric patients requiring specialist treatment under local anaesthesia, sedation and general anaesthesia.
• Manage waiting lists appropriately for patients requiring oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia.
• Coordinate the care of patients requiring oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia, ensuring appropriate involvement of relevant members of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care, both pre- and post-operatively.
• Play an active role in the clinical supervision, training and education of junior staff.
• Contribute to the training and education of postgraduate trainees.
• Contribute to the development and management of clinical services within the specialty.
• Support the achievement of referral-to-treatment (RTT) targets and ensure that patient pathways comply with relevant Department of Health and NHS requirements.
• Teaching and Training Share responsibility with other Consultants for the recruitment, appointment and supervision of junior medical and dental staff, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Allocate regular time for the teaching and training of junior staff and contribute, as appropriate, to postgraduate education and continuing professional development. Contribute to the teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students as part of agreed departmental and Trust teaching arrangements. Support the development of a positive learning environment and contribute to the supervision and assessment of trainees and other learners within the department. Management and Governance Be responsible for the management, appraisal and, where appropriate, disciplinary processes relating to resident and specialty doctors attached to the post holder, seeking appropriate advice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide advice, as required, to the Executive Team and Trust Board, General Practitioners and other relevant stakeholders on the planning and provision of clinical services locally, regionally and nationally, while maintaining confidentiality in relation to Trust business. Co-operate with the Trust's management structures and arrangements and contribute positively to effective service management. Fully participate in the Trust's Clinical Governance arrangements, including clinical audit, quality improvement and research where appropriate. The post holder will work with colleagues and the Trust Board to pursue agreed clinical governance priorities and support the implementation of recommendations arising from audit and review in order to promote best practice. Participate in consultant appraisal and job planning reviews at least annually and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Ensure that all intellectual property rights belonging to the Trust are appropriately protected and observed. Contribute to the continuous improvement of patient safety, quality of care and service delivery within Paediatric Dentistry.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: Always maintain patient confidentiality. Undertake the duties outlined in the agreed job plan, as amended or substituted from time to time, and in agreement with the Clinical Director. Be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources within their area of responsibility and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. Complete all relevant Trust induction and mandatory training programmes. Be responsible for the clinical management of inpatients and outpatients under their care. Provide a consultant-led specialist oral healthcare service for Paediatric Dentistry. Participate in clinical and other service activities to ensure a high standard of patient care, including making a significant contribution to the collection and review of data to demonstrate patient outcomes at Trust, local and national levels. Provide dental care for paediatric patients requiring specialist treatment under local anaesthesia, sedation and general anaesthesia. Manage waiting lists appropriately for patients requiring oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia. Coordinate the care of patients requiring oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia, ensuring appropriate involvement of relevant members of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care, both pre- and post-operatively. Play an active role in the clinical supervision, training and education of junior staff. Contribute to the training and education of postgraduate trainees. Contribute to the development and management of clinical services within the specialty. Support the achievement of referral-to-treatment (RTT) targets and ensure that patient pathways comply with relevant Department of Health and NHS requirements. Teaching and Training Share responsibility with other Consultants for the recruitment, appointment and supervision of junior medical and dental staff, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Allocate regular time for the teaching and training of junior staff and contribute, as appropriate, to postgraduate education and continuing professional development. Contribute to the teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students as part of agreed departmental and Trust teaching arrangements. Support the development of a positive learning environment and contribute to the supervision and assessment of trainees and other learners within the department. Management and Governance Be responsible for the management, appraisal and, where appropriate, disciplinary processes relating to resident and specialty doctors attached to the post holder, seeking appropriate advice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide advice, as required, to the Executive Team and Trust Board, General Practitioners and other relevant stakeholders on the planning and provision of clinical services locally, regionally and nationally, while maintaining confidentiality in relation to Trust business. Co-operate with the Trust's management structures and arrangements and contribute positively to effective service management. Fully participate in the Trust's Clinical Governance arrangements, including clinical audit, quality improvement and research where appropriate. The post holder will work with colleagues and the Trust Board to pursue agreed clinical governance priorities and support the implementation of recommendations arising from audit and review in order to promote best practice. Participate in consultant appraisal and job planning reviews at least annually and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Ensure that all intellectual property rights belonging to the Trust are appropriately protected and observed. Contribute to the continuous improvement of patient safety, quality of care and service delivery within Paediatric Dentistry.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• oFull registration with the United Kingdom. General Dental Council (GDC) on the Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry
• oMembership or Fellowship in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent This may or may not include post CCST Training and Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (ISFE) OR equivalent.

Clinical Activity

Essential

• oClinical experience expected of a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. oFull range of skills expected of a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, including sedation skills. Work independently. Team skills. oExperience of provision of treatment with conscious sedation / general anaesthetic

Desirable

• As required by post, usually as desirable, and might include, for example, statements such as: Experience of provision of treatment with conscious sedation / general anesthetic Experience of provision of care for children with complex needs Experience of management of surgical cases Experience of management of dental trauma Experience of multidisciplinary team working Experience in Community Dental Service / primary care / other dental settings.

Leadership / Management skills

Essential

• oCommunication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. oAccountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. oInterpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.oStaff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. oFinance; Ref/ Int Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Research. Teaching skill & experience

Essential

• oAbility to appraise scientific literature critically. oDefine track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics. oExperience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals Research qualification Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry

Person Specification Registration Essential oFull registration with the United Kingdom. General Dental Council (GDC) on the Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry oMembership or Fellowship in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent This may or may not include post CCST Training and Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (ISFE) OR equivalent. Clinical Activity Essential oClinical experience expected of a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. oFull range of skills expected of a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, including sedation skills. Work independently. Team skills. oExperience of provision of treatment with conscious sedation / general anaesthetic Desirable As required by post, usually as desirable, and might include, for example, statements such as: Experience of provision of treatment with conscious sedation / general anesthetic Experience of provision of care for children with complex needs Experience of management of surgical cases Experience of management of dental trauma Experience of multidisciplinary team working Experience in Community Dental Service / primary care / other dental settings. Leadership / Management skills Essential oCommunication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. oAccountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. oInterpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.oStaff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. oFinance; Ref/ Int Knowledge of finance and budgets. Research. Teaching skill & experience Essential oAbility to appraise scientific literature critically. oDefine track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics. oExperience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff. Desirable Publications in peer reviewed journals Research qualification Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

KT Healthcare is a family-owned private healthcare company specialising in Neurodevelopmental, Brain Injury and Therapeutic Services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables children and young people to thrive.About You / About The Role

On our Brain Injury team, our clinicians work on a sub-contracting basis they are highly specialist and deliver high-quality assessments, reports, and therapy sessions within a multidisciplinary team.

Were looking for experienced Occupational Therapists with a special interest and experience in Brain Injury rehabilitation to join our supportive and friendly team. Ideally you will have experience working with paediatric clients.At KT Healthcare, we are committed to fostering excellence in clinical practice and supporting our team to deliver the highest standards of care.

Main duties of the job

• A supportive and professional working environment

• Access to group training and continued professional development

• Regular peer support and 1:1 supervision sessions

• Flexible working arrangements

• Highly competitive rates of pay

• The autonomy to choose your client group or caseload

This is an excellent opportunity for therapists with an interest in Brain Injury seeking a flexible, rewarding, and well-supported associate role within a respected and growing organisation.

There will be travel to clients homes/school and possible other provisions depending on the case.

About us

KT Healthcare is a family-owned private healthcare company specialising in Neurodevelopmental, Brain Injury and Therapeutic Services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables children and young people to thrive.

Job summary

We are looking to appoint three geriatric medicine registrars to work at ST4+ level in General and Geriatric Medicine from December 2026 until 2nd February 2027. These vacancies has arisen as a result of the need for maternity cover.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate keen to pursue a career in geriatric and general medicine. The posts are spread over a 28-bedded male elderly care ward (Mortimer), a specialist hip fracture unit (Emmer Green), and our surgical liaison service. There will be a commitment to the medicine on-call rota, including hospital at night shifts. There is an opportunity to review patients in the Rapid Access Clinic for the Older Person (RACOP), reviews of older and frail patients under the care of other specialties within the hospital, as well as contribute to the peri-admission reviews of hip fracture patients. The three teams work under the supervision of consultants, many of whom who rotate every 8 weeks. Typically, there are 2 consultants allocated to a team at any time. Mortimer and Emmer Green also have specialty doctors as well as IMT, GPVTS, and foundation programme trainees, and a Physician's Assistant. The surgical liaison post is supported by 2 Physician's Assistants.

The post holder will also be on call as medical registrar for the unselected medical take as per rota.

Main duties of the job

• Attend Consultant and own ward rounds
• Work alongside the Consultant to provide expertise to the frail older patients under the care of the hip fracture unit
• Gather collateral history from patients and their families or GP
• Work alongside the multidisciplinary team to help patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals
• Attend and contribute to the 'best interest meetings' with families of patients with cognitive impairment to plan for future care
• Review Elderly Care ward referrals from other specialties as per rota
• Attend RACOP (Rapid Access Clinic for the Older Person) as per rota
• Undertake responsibilities from the medicine on-call rota, including hospital at night responsibilities

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Band 7 clinical psychologist or practitioner psychologist to join our thriving Paediatric Psychological Therapies Service at St Georges Hospital. If you are a trainee with paediatric psychology experience, please also consider applying. This is a part-time fixed-term role for 23 months.

The Paediatric Psychological Therapies Team is a large, friendly and expanding service. We consist of clinical and counselling psychologists, family therapists, mental health practitioners, assistant psychologists, trainees and administrators. Our service provides psychological support to both inpatient and outpatients, covering a wide range of specialties. The team is committed to professional development and delivering innovative, high quality care. There are many opportunities for CPD and a chance to develop your clinical and leadership skills.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time to join a friendly and supportive service, with opportunities to influence paediatric psychological care and contribute to teaching, training, and research within a dynamic hospital environment. This 0.6FTE fixed-term post is based in our Specialties Stream, with a likely focus on outpatient epilepsy and gastroenterology.

• The post holder will provide specialist assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions for children and families with a range of physical health presentations
• Support outpatients with issues such as procedural anxiety, adjustment to diagnosis, and emotional wellbeing
• Complete risk assessments and implement appropriate management plans for children presenting with psychological or emotional difficulties alongside physical health needs
• Contribute to accessible, tiered care by developing and delivering group interventions in collaboration with colleagues
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will offer consultation, joint working, and staff support to integrate psychological perspectives into medical pathways
• Supervise non-qualified staff such as assistant psychologists and master's students
• Support service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement projects, helping to shape effective and sustainable models of psychological care
• Ongoing professional development is encouraged, with supervision and opportunities to build specialist skills in paediatric psychology, group work, and service leadership

About us

St Georges Hospital is one of London's largest children's hospitals, with one of only four paediatric trauma units in London. It also hosts the only paediatric intensive care unit in South West London. We are one of the top three centres for specialist paediatric surgery in London, and a centre of excellence in foetal medicine.

Trust Vision & Values:

The postholder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:

We are a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.

Job summary

This position is a 12-month fixed term/ secondment contract to cover maternity leave.

An exciting opportunity to work within Dermatology as a member of the Skin Cancer Team.

We are a small team with a large workload, based in the outpatient department at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We are looking to recruit a Skin Cancer CNS to work as a Band 6 for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

The successful applicant will undertake the following elements of Skin Cancer Management:

Attendance and participation in weekly MDT.

Managing a cohort of follow-up patient, who have been diagnosed with skin cancer and require on-going monitoring.

Act as Key Worker to patients with a skin cancer diagnosis and have or work towards an advanced communication qualification.

Main duties of the job

o Provide expert advice, information and support to people diagnosed with skin cancer, as well as their families and carers.

o Help manage patients throughout their care journey, including follow-up appointments, skin checks and ongoing monitoring.

o Work closely with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to make sure patients receive safe, high-quality care.

o Support patients with understanding their diagnosis, treatment options and how to look after their health.

o Teach and guide staff, students and colleagues, sharing specialist knowledge to improve care and best practice.

o Maintain accurate patient records, follow national guidelines and help develop and improve the skin cancer service across the Trust.

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Job summary

We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to become a key member of our multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties including neurodevelopmental conditions.The post holder works collaboratively with families, schools, social care, health professionals and partner agencies to support effective treatment planning, risk management and positive outcomes for young people. A central aspect of the role is providing clinical supervision, training and support to qualified and trainee staff, helping to strengthen psychologically informed practice across services. The post holder contributes to the development and governance of psychological services, participates in service evaluation, audit and research activities, and supports the continuous improvement of CAMHS through evidence-based practice and service development initiatives. The role requires autonomous professional practice within professional and organisational guidelines while maintaining high standards of clinical care, safeguarding and record keeping.

Main duties of the job

• Specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention.
• Direct therapeutic work with children, young people and families
• Consultation and advice to multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies
• Clinical supervision and training of qualified and trainee staff.
• Risk assessment and safeguarding responsibilities
• Service development, audit, evaluation and research
• Contribution to psychologically informed care across CAMHS and partner organisations.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-HYM839-26-A

Job locations

CAMHS, Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road

Wardle

OL12 9QB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD and PS

As a member of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team, this post will contribute to the provision of psychological assessment and intervention to the CAMH Service working with children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties and / or neurodevelopmental conditions including autistic spectrum disorders (ASD)

To develop and implement psychological therapeutic plans of care and to liaise and work with other agencies regarding the implementation of care and the management of risk.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service.

To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the CAMH service.

To provide supervision to qualified and pre-qualified staff. To offer expert consultation to partner agencies and other professionals within the multi-disciplinary team.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached JD and PS As a member of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team, this post will contribute to the provision of psychological assessment and intervention to the CAMH Service working with children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties and / or neurodevelopmental conditions including autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) To develop and implement psychological therapeutic plans of care and to liaise and work with other agencies regarding the implementation of care and the management of risk. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the CAMH service. To provide supervision to qualified and pre-qualified staff. To offer expert consultation to partner agencies and other professionals within the multi-disciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oPost-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
• oProfessionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• oEligibility for BPS Chartered Status.

Desirable

• oPost-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• oSpecialist training in psychological therapies with children, young people and families.
• oFormal training in supervision of other psychologists.

Experience

Essential

• oPrevious experience of working as a trainee or qualified clinical psychologist with children, young people and their families.
• oExperience of working with children and young people presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a wide range of care settings, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working with families and carers.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Experience of child safeguarding.
• Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan under supervision.

Desirable

• oExperience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• oExperience of assessment or intervention with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and / or learning disabilities
• oADOS trained

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of child mental health issues Knowledge of child safeguarding
• Knowledge of a range of services typically involved with children with complex needs
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for children and young people
• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oPost-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology oProfessionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) oEligibility for BPS Chartered Status. Desirable oPost-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. oSpecialist training in psychological therapies with children, young people and families. oFormal training in supervision of other psychologists. Experience Essential oPrevious experience of working as a trainee or qualified clinical psychologist with children, young people and their families. oExperience of working with children and young people presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a wide range of care settings, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Experience of working with families and carers. Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working. Experience of child safeguarding. Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan under supervision. Desirable oExperience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts. oExperience of assessment or intervention with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and / or learning disabilities oADOS trained Knowledge Essential Knowledge of child mental health issues Knowledge of child safeguarding Knowledge of a range of services typically involved with children with complex needs Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology. Desirable Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for children and young people Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

CAMHS, Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road

Wardle

OL12 9QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

CAMHS, Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road

Wardle

OL12 9QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for people interested in the Assistant Practitioner role in our Central Youth service. The service itself is a community mental health team for young people aged between 14 and 25 years old, staffed by a range of professionals across various disciplines.

We are looking for two committed and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioners to work within our team, to help deliver brief interventions to service users as well as their carers and families, these roles are specifically aimed at working to reduce our current treatment waiting lists .

The role is a community based one with opportunity to travel to meet young people, but also will operate from 80 St Stephens Street, Norwich.The working patterns are flexible, and we are happy to receive applications from those who want part time as well as full time.

Main duties of the job

Whilst experience working with children and young people would make you perfectly suited to this role, we are really open to welcoming peoplefrom a variety of different backgrounds who have experience in other areas of mental health. We understand that you will be able to bring withyou a wealth of skills and experience to the team and would welcome ways of thinking.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for working with young people and their families.

The role of the Assistant Practitioner involves holding a caseload of young people aged 14-25 with a variety of different needs. You would workclosely with the multi-disciplinary team, which includes, mental health nurses, psychologists, medics, occupational therapists, social workers andfamily therapists. You would deliver brief, focused intervention with some of your service users and others you would work alongside a moresenior member of staff.

You would have access to a lot of training, and the team have forums such as reflective practice, daily huddles and learning slots which meansyou have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and access specific training in areas that interest you.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Peripatetic Advanced First Contact Mental Health Practitioner to work within primary care in York and the Vale of York.

After the successful introduction of our initial first contact mental health practitioners, we aspire to expand the service with a further innovative offer.

In this attractive, flexible, role the post holder the has opportunity of working within primary care, with non-working weekends and the benefit of bank holidays!

This role is fundamental to the development of inclusive & integrated mental health services.

NMC Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers (England), HCPC Occupational Therapist encouraged to apply.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

There are 15 practitioners already working across the 8 primary care networks within York. These roles rely on integration with local social prescribing, charities and secondary care pathways.

We are seeking a reliable, highly autonomous Band 7 Advanced First Contact Mental Health Practitioner to join our dynamic workforce. This unique, peripatetic role is specifically designed to provide sickness, absence and surge capacity cover across 8 Primary Care Networks. You will be required to integrate into different teams to ensure continuity of high-quality patient care. This position is ideal for practitioner who thrives on variety, processes strong cross functional skills and can hit the ground running in any clinical environment.

The key responsibilities for the successful post holder will be to provide high quality assessments, interventions and care management across diverse settings and locations, to be able to adapt quickly to localised site workflows, multi-disciplinary team dynamics and varying patient demographics. To ensure seamless transitions of care during periods of staff absence, high demand or service expansion.

All the Primary Care Networks use the same Electronic Health Record System.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Harrogate and Ripon Community Treatment Team based in Harrogate in a fixed term, 9-month maternity cover contract on full time hours.

The post would be an ideal developmental post for someone looking to develop their community assessment and intervention skills. Anyone applying from a different environment that is looking to develop their skills would be supported by the leadership team members to ensure their wellbeing was maintained.

As a senior practitioner you will have a genuine interest in collaborative working with people of varying ages and complex needs, including service users, Carers, families and our partners including statutory and voluntary agencies.

Candidates must hold 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate's role will include triage, complex assessments and risk management, deliver evidence-based interventions training will be provided to support a purposeful service user journey whilst with the team as well as provide ongoing coaching support, clinical and caseload supervision to junior colleagues and wider members of the MDT.

The Integrated Community Team is a lively, dynamic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team committed to collaboration and joint working. You will support the team's improvement activities for co-creation, aiming to deliver care that is highly personalised to each individual's needs and working closely with families, paid and unpaid carers.

You will be encouraged and supported to bring your skills and experience to contribute to our team and locality's service development and continuous improvement and innovation endeavours.

The team are committed to providing excellent evidence-based quality care to the adult population. It is imperative that the successful candidate has a flexible pro-active approach to their person-centred practice.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to coordinate the community clinic caseloads within the South of the county. The post is a fixed term post based in the Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Team in South Staffordshire. The post holder will manage a community clinic caseload or special schools clinical responsibility and provide second opinions for colleagues. The successful applicant will carry out leadership duties within the team, attend tribunals if required, and support junior colleagues with supervision and appraisals.

The post holder will be required to work closely with fellow coordinators to support staff and manage caseloads effectively. The post holder will hold a caseload that predominantly covers clinics, nurseries and schools in Lichfield or Burntwood and will operate from the main base in Rugeley. There may be some travel required to attend team meetings and supervision in other settings across the geographical area.

This post would be suitable for a current band 7 therapist, or an experienced band 6 therapist who is looking for the opportunity to develop leadership experience and to further develop clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

1

To co-ordinate and develop the service to children with speech, language and communication needs.

2

Lead and provide advice to Health commissioners when Speech and Language Therapy needs are discussed.

3

Contribute to the planning and service development meetings for children as requested.

4

Carry out appraisals for identified Speech and Language Therapy Service staff.

5

To regularly supervise and mentor team members including newly qualified staff. To support new staff with induction processes.

6

Assess, diagnose and manage children who present with speech, language and communication difficulties.

7

Provide highly specialist clinical support and training to service users to help them identify children who are at risk of having speech, language and communication delays/disorders.

8

Provide written programmes to support therapy as required.

9

Provide written advice to contribute to the assessment and review process undertaken by the Local Authority for children who have special educational needs (EHCP)

10

Contribute to the development of Individual Education Plans for specific children.

11

To attend mediation meetings and tribunals when requested by the Team Leader.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Job summary

On our Brain Injury team, our clinicians work on a sub-contracting basis they are highly specialist and deliver high-quality assessments, reports, and therapy sessions within a multidisciplinary team.

Were looking for experienced Physiotherapists with a special interest and experience in Brain Injury rehabilitation to join our supportive and friendly team. Ideally you will have experience working with paediatric clients.At KT Healthcare, we are committed to fostering excellence in clinical practice and supporting our team to deliver the highest standards of care.

Main duties of the job

• A supportive and professional working environment

• Access to group training and continued professional development

• Regular peer support and 1:1 supervision sessions

• Flexible working arrangements

• Highly competitive rates of pay

• The autonomy to choose your client group or caseload

This is an excellent opportunity for therapists with an interest in Brain Injury seeking a flexible, rewarding, and well-supported associate role within a respected and growing organisation.

There will be travel to clients homes/school and possible other provisions depending on the case.

About us

KT Healthcare is a family-owned private healthcare company specialising in Neurodevelopmental, Brain Injury and Therapeutic Services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables children and young people to thrive.

Job summary

This is a Fixed Term post until May 2027 and the Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for providing clinical input & leadership to Liaison Psychiatry for Working Age Adult based at Frimley Park Hospital & working alongside a multidisciplinary team in line with New Ways of Working.

The liaison service has been a well-established service providing liaison inputs for many years. In addition, the directorate offers Liaison Psychiatry services within Surrey's five major District General Hospitals. There has been considerable focus & interest in Liaison services by commissioners, & the post holder will work alongside the managers on directly influencing the delivery of services to the Acute Hospital to suit local needs in East Surrey, Epsom General, Frimley Park, Royal Surrey County & St. Peter's Hospitals.

If you want to make a meaningful difference to people's lives & support the integration of mental & physical health care, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant will support the existing staff in assessing, diagnosing & managing referrals for Working Age Adults presenting with mental health problems & to provide medical expertise & support to Frimley Park Hospital staff involved in looking after patients with adult mental health presentations.

In addition, the Consultant will supervise the clinical caseload of the team members & the work of any trainee doctors who may be attached to the service. The role will also support the existing liaison team in deciding the most appropriate intervention for patients referred to the service. This will include facilitating discharge planning & timely communication with Primary Care, CMHRSs or Inpatient Services. The clinical work will involve the assessment & psychiatric treatment of patients directly or through the supervision of other team members.

Our Offer:

• NHS Consultant grade £113,565 - £150,569 per annum + £149 fringe + on- call requirement
• NHS pension employers contribution 23.7% from day one
• Company Car Lease Scheme
• Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership and many more.

Please check our benefits here:Medical : Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for other benefits.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Plus £149 Fringe Allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-8123033-MR-A

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road, Frimley

Camberley, Surrey

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

Please note that post does not offer sponsorship and the candidate is required to have full GMC.

Click here to watch our YouTube videos about our offer to Consultants.

This post is a fixed term role until May 2027.

Job description Job responsibilities Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job Please note that post does not offer sponsorship and the candidate is required to have full GMC. Click here to watch our YouTube videos about our offer to Consultants. This post is a fixed term role until May 2027.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full medical registration with a license to practice.
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act(or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.
• Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Make decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and Specialty teams.
• Knowledge of psychiatric provision

Desirable

• Published audit or research projects

Eligibility

Essential

• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.

Desirable

• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high- quality care
• Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differ.
• A high-level ability to effectively communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS at both written and oral levels.

Desirable

• Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full medical registration with a license to practice. Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act(or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification Desirable Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications MRCPsych or equivalent Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice. Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All) Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Make decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and Specialty teams. Knowledge of psychiatric provision Desirable Published audit or research projects Eligibility Essential Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Desirable Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Essential Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high- quality care Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differ. A high-level ability to effectively communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS at both written and oral levels. Desirable Ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road, Frimley

Camberley, Surrey

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road, Frimley

Camberley, Surrey

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic Children's Nurse to join our team on a fixed term 12 month basis.

If you work at Blackpool Teaching Hospital this could be a secondment and you would have to ask your Line Manager for permission to apply.

The Children's Community Nursing Service is a small but well-established service that provides care to children and young people who have an identified nursing need/ long term health need, supporting and empowering families to manage their child at home and in a variety of settings across Blackpool. The service also provides the special school nursing to a number of special schools across the Blackpool and Fylde and Wyre area.

You will be part of a multi-professional team and will require excellent communication skills. We will offer a comprehensive induction and competency programme; prior competency evidence of IV therapy, Venepuncture/ blood sampling, enteral feeding device care, tracheostomy care and Medical Devices will be considered useful.

Main duties of the job

The post holder has responsibility for the clinical care and treatments of children and young people as part of the Children's community nursing team.

Effective assessment of children's health needs and development of individual care plans is a key role

Undertaking home IVs ,administration of IM medication and venepuncture is a regular clinical activity .

Wound care and management, application of dressings, development of wound care plans and working alongside tissue viability leads is key

Regular attendance at meetings with the wider MDT ,support and facilitate the arranging of multidisciplinary meetings required to enable early discharge and complex discharge to home

Safeguarding children is central to the role :working with and supporting vulnerable children and their families ,undertaking relevant referrals and attending supportive meetings

Working with children with both acute medical needs and complex needs .Involvement with short episodes of care and long term complex conditions

Supporting children referred to virtual ward ensures early discharge where possible and supports further our commitment to caring for children in the home setting

The staff team undertake various required assessments i.e. continence and product assessments ,routine health assessments and contribute to the EHCP process offering individual health advices .

Training and Education of parents and families and school and nursery staff is a vital and key part of the role

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients. We employ more than 6,500 staff, have approximately 900 beds and have a planned turnover in excess of £410m for 2017/2018.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job summary

The Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London supports the spread and adoption of innovation in health and social care, and we are looking to recruit two Lived Experience Partners to join our Involvement team.

The post holders will support meaningful patient and public involvement and provide expertise how to involve people with lived experience. They will not be expected to share their own lived experience unless they choose to do so. The post-holders will work with a wide range of people including healthcare professionals and other people with lived experience.

We are looking for two people with excellent interpersonal skills, a track record of using their own lived experience of healthcare to develop and improve services, and strong connections to the South London community.

The award-winning HIN is a vibrant and exciting place to work. We are hosted by Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust, so staff enjoy the benefits of being part of the NHS. Our office is near Tower Bridge, and we offer great health and wellbeing support including book clubs, lunchtime walks, and social events. Our HIN Academy provides fantastic training to upskill staff. We also offer regular opportunities for staff to work from home.

To find out more about our Involvement work, including our Involvement Strategy, click here: HIN Involvement Strategy 2026-2030 - Health Innovation Network

Working Pattern - Hybrid

Proposed Interview Dates - Monday 30th November (in person where possible)

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who:

• Has demonstrable lived experience of healthcare improvement with evidence of affecting change within a health and/ or care setting.
• Is well connected to the local community particularly with those who have experience of using health and care services in south London.
• Can work flexibly and prioritise in response to changing demands and requirements.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and is comfortable working with a wide range of people at different levels of seniority and from different organisations.
• Has strong organisational skills, reliability and the ability to work to deadlines and communicate effectively.
• Is IT literate, including competency in Microsoft Office programmes and willing to learn new IT systems.

About us

What is the Health Innovation Network South London?

There are 15 health innovation networks across England, established in 2013 to spread innovation at pace and scale - improving health and generating economic growth.

Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London brings together researchers, NHS organisations, local authorities, patients, community groups and industry partners to help spread effective innovations and improve health and care. We help organisations work together to make positive changes in health and social care. We work across a huge range of health and care services through each of our clinical and innovation themes, to transform care in diabetes, cardiometabolic disease, mental health, community settings and social care, to accelerate digital health uptake into the NHS, and we're passionate about education.

Our Values

Brave - We encourage our teams and others to be brace with their ideas and support them to try new things.

Kind - We care about each other, the people we work with and about the health and wellbeing of south Londoners.

Open - We're open about what we do, and we share what we learn.

Different - We think differently, and we are strong because of our diverse background, talents, and experiences.

Together - We build communities and networks, we collaborate, and we connect.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year pa inc HCA (Pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-COF11263-NW

Job locations

India House

45 Curlew Street

London

SE1 2ND

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD and Person Specification for full information.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and ensure we have a diverse panel for all our recruitment.

Dont meet every single requirement in the person specification?

Studies have shown that women and people from global majority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. At the HIN we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with what is stated, we encourage you to apply anyway or contact us to discuss. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Find out more by attending our drop-in sessions

We are holding online drop in sessions via Microsoft Teams where you can find out more about the role and ask any questions you may have. These sessions are being held on the following dates and times. Please use these links to join the session.

Please note you do not need to join both sessions.

Session 1: Monday 2nd November 17:00-18:00

Join:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/383597183637791?p=IBJgaEPwMcm9t08zGaMeeting ID: 383 597 183 637 791Passcode: bZ6mL2VX

Session 2: Monday 9th November 12:00 13:00

Join:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3947905766625985?p=It5T1VKdrSIqH9zVgiMeeting ID: 394 790 576 662 598 5Passcode: sz647QY9

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached JD and Person Specification for full information. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and ensure we have a diverse panel for all our recruitment. Dont meet every single requirement in the person specification? Studies have shown that women and people from global majority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. At the HIN we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with what is stated, we encourage you to apply anyway or contact us to discuss. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Find out more by attending our drop-in sessions We are holding online drop in sessions via Microsoft Teams where you can find out more about the role and ask any questions you may have. These sessions are being held on the following dates and times. Please use these links to join the session. Please note you do not need to join both sessions. Session 1: Monday 2nd November 17:00-18:00 Join:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/383597183637791?p=IBJgaEPwMcm9t08zGaMeeting ID: 383 597 183 637 791Passcode: bZ6mL2VX Session 2: Monday 9th November 12:00 13:00 Join:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3947905766625985?p=It5T1VKdrSIqH9zVgiMeeting ID: 394 790 576 662 598 5Passcode: sz647QY9

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable lived experience of healthcare improvement with evidence of affecting change within a health/care setting
• Well connected to the local community particularly with those who have experience of using health and care services in south London

Skills

Essential

• Work flexibly and prioritise in response to changing demands and requirements
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable working with a wide range of people at different levels of seniority and from different organisations
• Strong organisational skills, reliability and the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and delegate effectively
• IT literate, including competency in MS Office programmes

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. Experience Essential Demonstrable lived experience of healthcare improvement with evidence of affecting change within a health/care setting Well connected to the local community particularly with those who have experience of using health and care services in south London Skills Essential Work flexibly and prioritise in response to changing demands and requirements Have excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable working with a wide range of people at different levels of seniority and from different organisations Strong organisational skills, reliability and the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and delegate effectively IT literate, including competency in MS Office programmes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

India House

45 Curlew Street

London

SE1 2ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

India House

45 Curlew Street

London

SE1 2ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Working Full time: 10 Sessions per week

Applications are invited for a 12-month fixed-term Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This post comprises 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week and presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our established team of ophthalmic professionals.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to integrate within the existing consultant team to provide a comprehensive ophthalmology service. Sub-specialty interests will be accommodated where possible, and the post holder will support the continued development of the Ophthalmology service. The successful candidate will also participate in the general consultant on-call rota.

The on-call commitment is shared with Arrowe Park Hospital and is currently 1 in 16. The post holder will also participate in the on-duty rota, which is currently 1 in 16.

You will be joining a team of 9 Consultants, 4 Specialty Doctors, 3 Specialty Trainees and 1 Trust Grade ST1/2 Doctor, supported by an established team of Ophthalmic Nurses, Optometrists and Orthoptists.

The post will be primarily based at the Countess of Chester Hospital and will include outpatient, theatre, laser and injection-list activity in accordance with the agreed job plan.

The Countess of Chester Hospital is situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of the historic Roman City of Chester. We are within easy access of Liverpool, Manchester Airport, North Wales and the Lake District. The Trust is committed to continued professional development and to a culture of ongoing service improvement.

For further information, informal discussion or to arrange a departmental visit, please contact Mr C Parkes, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Lead.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

210-2026-786

Job locations

Countess of Chester hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good luck with your application.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• On Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview

Desirable

• MD/PhD

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

Essential

• Experience in cataract surgery
• Participation in on-call

Teaching & Training Experience

Essential

• Experience / interest in teaching

Desirable

• Attendance at teaching skills courses

Attendance at teaching skills courses

Essential

• Demonstrable use of Clinical Audit within a Service
• Demonstrable use of research and evidence base to practice
• Understanding of importance of management skills

Desirable

• Relevant experience in undertaking and organisation of Audit
• Attendance at relevant courses

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to integrate within, motivate, and provide professional leadership in a multi-disciplinary team

Person Specification Qualifications & Skills Essential FRCOphth or equivalent On Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview Desirable MD/PhD Clinical Experience and Effectiveness Essential Experience in cataract surgery Participation in on-call Teaching & Training Experience Essential Experience / interest in teaching Desirable Attendance at teaching skills courses Attendance at teaching skills courses Essential Demonstrable use of Clinical Audit within a Service Demonstrable use of research and evidence base to practice Understanding of importance of management skills Desirable Relevant experience in undertaking and organisation of Audit Attendance at relevant courses Personal Attributes Essential Ability to integrate within, motivate, and provide professional leadership in a multi-disciplinary team

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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

On our Brain Injury team, our clinicians work on a sub-contracting basis they are highly specialist and deliver high-quality assessments, reports, and therapy sessions within a multidisciplinary team.

Were looking for experienced Speech and Language Therapists with a special interest and experience in Brain Injury rehabilitation to join our supportive and friendly team. Ideally you will have experience working with paediatric clients.At KT Healthcare, we are committed to fostering excellence in clinical practice and supporting our team to deliver the highest standards of care.

Main duties of the job

• A supportive and professional working environment

• Access to group training and continued professional development

• Regular peer support and 1:1 supervision sessions

• Flexible working arrangements

• Highly competitive rates of pay

• The autonomy to choose your client group or caseload

This is an excellent opportunity for therapists with an interest in Brain Injury seeking a flexible, rewarding, and well-supported associate role within a respected and growing organisation.

There will be travel to clients homes/school and possible other provisions depending on the case.

About us

KT Healthcare is a family-owned private healthcare company specialising in Neurodevelopmental, Brain Injury and Therapeutic Services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables children and young people to thrive.

Job summary

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and be able to maintain that right for the duration of employment without sponsorship from the Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join the Central and West Adult Mental Health Inpatient Team at the Scarisbrick Unit (SIPU) at Ormskirk and District General Hospital, Ormskirk. SIPU comprises of an 18-bed mixed acute ward. SIPU provides care for people with complex mental health needs in the least restrictive and safest way. The aim of inpatient admission is to provide a service which can offer a whole pathway of support locally, identified in both national plans and clinical guidance, which would include an inpatient service offer that is matched against the identified need of LSCFT population.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual with a genuine interest and desire of working with this client group. The post will primarily involve supporting the implementation and evaluation of a DBT-informed psychological intervention at SIPU (but may also involve supporting the implementation of the intervention at the Chorley Inpatient Unit based at Chorley and District Hospital, Chorley) for patients who may experience high levels of distress, emotional and behavioural dysregulation and/or self-harming behaviours. This will involve (but is not limited to) delivering structured individual intervention sessions, facilitating group-based psychological intervention sessions and completing associated clinical documentation and report writing, under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist, as well as supporting the evaluation of the intervention through the administration and scoring of outcome measures, collation of clinical activity data, recording of statistics and contribution to relevant evaluation reports. The post also involved providing assistant psychologist input to the wider psychology service across the other wards.You should have good verbal and written communication skills, be able to co-work effectively with colleagues and enjoy working in a busy multi-disciplinary team.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job summary

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and be able to maintain that right for the duration of employment without sponsorship from the Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join the Central and West Adult Mental Health Inpatient Team at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, Chorley. The Chorley Inpatient Unit comprises of a 15 bed female acute ward, a 15 bed male acute ward and a 6 bed female psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU). The Inpatient unit provides care for people with complex mental health needs in the least restrictive and safest way. The aim of inpatient admission is to provide a service which can offer a whole pathway of support locally, identified in both national plans and clinical guidance, which would include an inpatient service offer that is matched against the identified need of LSCFT population.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual with a genuine interest and desire of working with this client group. The post will primarily involve supporting the implementation and evaluation of a DBT-informed psychological intervention on the female acute ward (Duxbury ward) who may experience high levels of distress, emotional and behavioural dysregulation and/or self-harming behaviours. This will involve (but is not limited to) delivering structured individual intervention sessions, facilitating group-based psychological intervention sessions and completing associated clinical documentation and report writing, under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist, as well as supporting the evaluation of the intervention through the administration and scoring of outcome measures, collation of clinical activity data, recording of statistics and contribution to relevant evaluation reports. The post also involved providing assistant psychologist input to the wider psychology service across the other wards.You should have good verbal and written communication skills, be able to co-work effectively with colleagues and enjoy working in a busy multi-disciplinary team.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job summary

The team covers the Pennine Lancashire footprint of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. We are seeking applications from confident and enthusiastic professionals who hold RMN/Social Work/OT registrations who are passionate about working in a perinatal service and have experience in a mental health, care coordination role. Post holders will carry out specialist assessments of women referred into the service and also be responsible for an allocated caseload working alongside senior clinicians and have responsibility for the delivery of high quality care.

We welcome applications from both male and female applicants and although advantageous, there is no requirement to have previous perinatal experience, as training will be provided. As a team and service, we support flexible working and offer fantastic training and development opportunities!

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary community mental health team offering a comprehensive perinatal mental health service to women experiencing mental health difficulties.

To participate in the development and maintenance of a quality region wide perinatal service through effective collaboration, liaison and prioritisation with statutory and non-statutory organisations.

Contribution to the building up of local care networks for mothers across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region.

To work as a Care Co-ordinator in partnership with service users and other professionals' within the Care Programme Approach framework managing and co-ordinating complex packages of care for both mother and infant.

To act as an autonomous senior clinician being accountable for a defined caseload.

To manage self and practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct / The British Association and College of Occupational Therapists., recognizing limitations, demonstrating ability to practice within ethical and legal frameworks with clear understanding of service users, and their families' civil rights.

To support, supervise and contribute to the professional development of members of staff working in health and social care regarding perinatal mental health.

To participate in the mentorship, education and supervision of students from a range of disciplines.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

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Job summary

We are seeking an energetic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our paediatric OT service at Evelina London Children's Hospital. The post holder will work as part of our acute inpatient team covering Orthopaedic services. This is a fixed term 9 month post covering an internal secondment within out team.

Main duties of the job

Our service aims to provide timely, evidence-based interventions which support children and their families in order to promote recovery, well-being and participation in day to day activities within the acute setting, whilst also ensuring safe transitions to home and the community when leaving our care.

A core part of your role will involve working with children and young people who require surgical intervention as part of their orthopaedic management. You will be required to provide pre and post operative assessment, advice and intervention including provision and/or adjustment of specialist equipment and complex moving and handling risk assessment and care plans. With a focus on safe discharge planning, you will work proactively with the MDT, parents and carers and our community partners to ensure equipment needs are met and home environments are optimised to facilitate a safe transition to home.

Your role will also involve working closely with the rest of the inpatient Occupational Therapy team and the wider multi-disciplinary team. You will support with providing cover across other hospital wards including general paediatrics and PICU.

The successful applicant will also be required to possess excellent time management and verbal and written communication skills, as caseload management and liaison within the multi-disciplinary team and our community colleagues in health, wheelchair services and social care is an essential part of this role.

About us

This Band 6 Occupational Therapist (OT) post is within the paediatric OT service at the Evelina London Children's Hospital, at the St Thomas' Hospital site. The paediatric OT team consists of 20 paediatric occupational therapists, and two occupational therapy assistants. We are a dynamic and welcoming team with a clear focus on continued professional development and progression across all pillars of practice is encouraged.

You will be responsible for supporting the development of knowledge and skills for junior members of staff working in this area and will contribute to service development. There is also the opportunity to further develop specialist knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention for children within your caseload as you will work in consultation with the clinical specialist OT's working across our inpatient services.

You will be supervised by clinical specialist staff within the paediatric occupational therapy team, and supported by the clinical lead for paediatric Occupational Therapy and professionally managed by the Trust Head Occupational Therapist.