Job summary

To work within the Russet House and the Durants school OT team to develop and provide Occupational Therapy services for Pupils who attend Russet House School and Durants school (a maintained special school for Autistic Pupils, 3-11 years and 11-19 years) both at home and school.To provide high-quality child centred, occupationally focused assessment and intervention to Russet House/ Durants school pupils and their families.

To work with the OT team and school Leadership to plan and develop the OT service into Russet House school / Durants school working at a Universal, Targeted and Specialist level.

To contribute to and lead on aspects of planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Children's Occupational Therapy Service. To contribute to and lead on specified service improvements in relation to the post and quality initiatives within the team.

To work as an autonomous practitioner with access to supervision.

To supervise, appraise and train Pupils and junior staff as required.

To work effectively and flexibly within an interdisciplinary framework in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency environment, including working with teachers, community providers, social workers, SLT, psychologists, dieticians, paediatricians, physiotherapists and other professionals

To be flexible to the demands of the service in regard to location of work and area of clinical specialism.

Main duties of the job

• To manage a school caseload of young people with a range of needs including those with complex disabilities, providing occupationally focused assessment and intervention.
• To work with the Russet House school and school team / Durants school team to develop a high quality, evidence-based service provision into Russet House school and Durants school. This will include staff training and Universal and Targeted provision as well as Specialist support.
• To provide both home and school-based OT input to the Pupils in Russet House school, / Durants school focusing on occupational areas of need and preparing Pupils for adulthood.
• To set occupationally focused intervention goals with children and/or their parents/carers and schools that are child centred and agreed by the child and/or their parents/carers and school staff.
• To set and maintain high standards of clinical practice, which is evidence based, and includes outcome measures to monitor achievement of person-centred goals and whole class approaches.
• To work alongside teaching staff to provide class based targeted intervention packages of care.
• To work within an occupational frame of reference.

About us

Allied Health Professions (AHPs) are the third largest workforce in the Trust and include dietitians, physiotherapists, podiatrists, occupational therapists, operating department practitioners, orthoptists, diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers, and speech and language therapists.

AHPs can work autonomously, lead teams and have a critical contribution to make to children and adults and all patient journeys including end-of-life care. AHPs provide direct patient care, offer numerous rehabilitation approaches, operate sophisticated diagnostic, screening and treatment equipment and contribute to broader population health outcomes.

Many patients have complex needs and AHPs, whether working autonomously or in collaboration with other health and social care staff, have a positive impact on health outcomes and are essential to high quality, timely and accessible healthcare.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year Inclusive of Outer London HCAS per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-8247226-A

Job locations

St Michael Site Cedar House

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To advise and teach parents/carers and school staff of children with additional needs on appropriate on-going Occupational Therapy management programmes. To develop integrated support plans with schools, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure effective management in achieving the best care for the child.
• To work as part of the core OT service in the delivery of training and workshop programmes to educational establishments, to best help children achieve outcomes within inclusive facilities.

• To have the ability, knowledge and skills required for moving and handling children in school environments.

• To assess and manage clinical risk concerning the treatment of clients in own caseload and support junior staff to do the same e.g. Manual Handling risk assessment, Trust lone working Policy.
• To implement evidence-based practice and manage clinical risk within specific area of specialism. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness in specialist area thorough the use of outcome measures and audits.
• To work within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency framework.

• To provide clinical support to junior staff and colleagues
• To work within the standards and guidelines of the Childrens Occupational Therapy Service, the Trust, the British Association of Occupational Therapy (BAOT) and the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• To understand and apply National Guidelines and Legislation relating to Health, Education and Social Care in occupational therapy practise.
• To have a good working knowledge of the Code of Practice and Educational Care Health Plans.
• To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines and frequent interruptions.
• To complete other duties that may be delegated as appropriate by senior staff

Job description Job responsibilities To advise and teach parents/carers and school staff of children with additional needs on appropriate on-going Occupational Therapy management programmes. To develop integrated support plans with schools, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure effective management in achieving the best care for the child. To work as part of the core OT service in the delivery of training and workshop programmes to educational establishments, to best help children achieve outcomes within inclusive facilities. To have the ability, knowledge and skills required for moving and handling children in school environments. To assess and manage clinical risk concerning the treatment of clients in own caseload and support junior staff to do the same e.g. Manual Handling risk assessment, Trust lone working Policy. To implement evidence-based practice and manage clinical risk within specific area of specialism. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness in specialist area thorough the use of outcome measures and audits. To work within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency framework. To provide clinical support to junior staff and colleagues To work within the standards and guidelines of the Childrens Occupational Therapy Service, the Trust, the British Association of Occupational Therapy (BAOT) and the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) To understand and apply National Guidelines and Legislation relating to Health, Education and Social Care in occupational therapy practise. To have a good working knowledge of the Code of Practice and Educational Care Health Plans. To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines and frequent interruptions. To complete other duties that may be delegated as appropriate by senior staff

Person Specification

commitments

Essential

• oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust commitments

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• oDip. COT or BSc OT or international equivalent oHPC Registered OT oEvidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

• oMember of BAOT oManual Handling oC.P.R. oFieldwork Education Certificate oRelevant courses and/or experience equivalent to master's level

Experience

Essential

• oExtensive postgraduate clinical experience of Occupational Therapy oExtensive relative experience and practise in Children's Occupational Therapy including experience of working with Children and Young People (CYP) with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) oStrong desire to work with students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder oGood knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy oA good understanding of the importance of evidence base practice and how it applies to clinical practice oSound knowledge of child development and childhood occupations oExperience of child centred practice and goal setting with families and school staff oExperience of working closely with the Education sector including school staff within a special school setting. oExperience in completing Education Health Care assessments and writing good quality EHCP reports. oSpecialist knowledge & application of OT Assessments (Standardised and Non-Standardised) & Interventions relevant to client group. oKnowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches relevant to clinical area (e.g. Co-Op, Parent Coaching) oUnderstanding and practical experience of using outcome measures oExtensive experience of working within a multi-Agency Team oExperience of service development. oAbility to incorporate principles of Clinical Governance into day-to-day workload. oExperience in supervising & teaching junior staff & Students oUnderstanding of risks involved in work in the community and clinical settings oWell established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's Occupational therapy (including Safeguarding). oAn excellent awareness of current issues and developments within the NHS and Education and how this relates to and impacts on service delivery. oGood understanding of The SEND Code of Practice, Education Health Care Plans and the legislation that supports them.

Desirable

• oExtensive experience of working in Special school setting and with student with ASD oExperience in high level clinical audit. oGood Knowledge CMOP-E and COPM oLeadership & first line management experience oExperience of working within an ASD Special school oExperience of developing training packages for school staff

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate oDemonstrate ability to work as an effective team member oAbility to organise & respond effectively to complex information. oExcellent analytical and critical appraisal skills. oOT expertise in the management of service users with highly complex/special needs, utilizing advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills to plan treatment oAbility to laterally think and problem solve oAbility to effectively promote self and the OT profession. oAbility to work as an autonomous practitioner oClinical leadership and supervision skills oAbility to organise and prioritise own and others workloads within a busy and pressured environment oAbility to cope with working in a stressful environment and with potentially emotional or aggressive clients/carers oGood computer literacy skills Ability to keep accurate documentation

Desirable

• oExcellent presentation & training skills. oAppraisal skills oTeam leadership skills

Personal qualities

Essential

• oAbility to meet the demands of the post including possible out of borough travel oAbility to work sensitively with a multicultural and diverse population with a commitment to non-discriminatory practice oDemonstrate a strong commitment to family centred care and co-production. oThorough understanding of own personal development and learning needs oEvidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member

Other requirements

Desirable

• oClean driving licence oVehicle owner.

Person Specification commitments Essential oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust commitments Education & professional Qualifications Essential oDip. COT or BSc OT or international equivalent oHPC Registered OT oEvidence of Continued Professional Development Desirable oMember of BAOT oManual Handling oC.P.R. oFieldwork Education Certificate oRelevant courses and/or experience equivalent to master's level Experience Essential oExtensive postgraduate clinical experience of Occupational Therapy oExtensive relative experience and practise in Children's Occupational Therapy including experience of working with Children and Young People (CYP) with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) oStrong desire to work with students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder oGood knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy oA good understanding of the importance of evidence base practice and how it applies to clinical practice oSound knowledge of child development and childhood occupations oExperience of child centred practice and goal setting with families and school staff oExperience of working closely with the Education sector including school staff within a special school setting. oExperience in completing Education Health Care assessments and writing good quality EHCP reports. oSpecialist knowledge & application of OT Assessments (Standardised and Non-Standardised) & Interventions relevant to client group. oKnowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches relevant to clinical area (e.g. Co-Op, Parent Coaching) oUnderstanding and practical experience of using outcome measures oExtensive experience of working within a multi-Agency Team oExperience of service development. oAbility to incorporate principles of Clinical Governance into day-to-day workload. oExperience in supervising & teaching junior staff & Students oUnderstanding of risks involved in work in the community and clinical settings oWell established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's Occupational therapy (including Safeguarding). oAn excellent awareness of current issues and developments within the NHS and Education and how this relates to and impacts on service delivery. oGood understanding of The SEND Code of Practice, Education Health Care Plans and the legislation that supports them. Desirable oExtensive experience of working in Special school setting and with student with ASD oExperience in high level clinical audit. oGood Knowledge CMOP-E and COPM oLeadership & first line management experience oExperience of working within an ASD Special school oExperience of developing training packages for school staff Skills and Abilities Essential oExcellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate oDemonstrate ability to work as an effective team member oAbility to organise & respond effectively to complex information. oExcellent analytical and critical appraisal skills. oOT expertise in the management of service users with highly complex/special needs, utilizing advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills to plan treatment oAbility to laterally think and problem solve oAbility to effectively promote self and the OT profession. oAbility to work as an autonomous practitioner oClinical leadership and supervision skills oAbility to organise and prioritise own and others workloads within a busy and pressured environment oAbility to cope with working in a stressful environment and with potentially emotional or aggressive clients/carers oGood computer literacy skills Ability to keep accurate documentation Desirable oExcellent presentation & training skills. oAppraisal skills oTeam leadership skills Personal qualities Essential oAbility to meet the demands of the post including possible out of borough travel oAbility to work sensitively with a multicultural and diverse population with a commitment to non-discriminatory practice oDemonstrate a strong commitment to family centred care and co-production. oThorough understanding of own personal development and learning needs oEvidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member Other requirements Desirable oClean driving licence oVehicle owner.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michael Site Cedar House

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michael Site Cedar House

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to provide in-reach support as part of the Community Forensic Team at South West Lodge low secure unit has become available. The Community Forensic Team provide a specialist service for service users preparing for discharge from forensic secure care as well as those already in the community.

The post-holder will provide occupationally focused assessments and interventions for service users at South West Lodge under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist to help prepare service users for discharge and community reintegration.

The post is for 22.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

To facilitate occupationally based activities and groups guided by an Occupational Therapist for service users within South West Lodge.

To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by an Occupational Therapist.

To carry our specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided by an Occupational Therapist.

To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation and structure within the service in order to enhance functional independence, quality of life and to reduce relapse behaviours.

To provide interventions in the community such as graded leave, grocery shopping, social activities, vocational opportunities and accessing public transport.

To provide feedback to the Occupational Therapist and MDT regarding observed occupational performance to contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions and risk management plans.

Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.

Ensure that up to date written and electronic records and data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

To contribute to risk assessments with regards to service users and clinical environment.

For secondment opportunities, applicants must obtain approval from their substantive line manager prior to applying and evidence of this approval must be provided as part of the application process.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Job summary

Are you an experienced mental health pharmacist looking to broaden your expertise & influence patient care at a strategic level?

We are seeking a motivated and clinically skilled pharmacist to join our Medicines Information team. This is an excellent opportunity to use your mental health pharmacy experience to support complex clinical decision-making across the Trust.

Working alongside the Lead Medicines Information Pharmacist, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based advice on medicines-related enquiries, supporting psychiatrists & multidisciplinary teams in making informed treatment decisions. Previous Medicines Information experience is desirable but not essential.

You will also contribute to clinical pharmacy services, formulary management, medicines optimisation & service development projects, with opportunities to broaden your skills through rotational work where available.

The role requires a strong foundation in hospital pharmacy practice, excellent clinical reasoning, problem-solving ability & effective written and verbal communication. Accurate documentation is essential, as responses will support future practice & less experienced colleagues.

This fixed-term post is ideal for a pharmacist with mental health experience who is keen to develop specialist Medicines Information expertise & make a wider impact on patient care and medicines governance. There is potential for the role to become permanent after 12 months.

Main duties of the job

• The role involves taking in enquiries, ensuring all relevant information has been gathered to answer the question(s) posed, then adding them onto our database to ensure good governance.

• Initial induction & training will be provided & supervised by the Lead MI Pharmacist with completion of logs to demonstrate competency & sign off before working independently.

• You'll support the development & update work of our Trust Formulary to ensure the rational use of medicines & protect against excessive expenditure on drugs

• Other Medicines Information duties including unlicensed medicine risk assessments preparation of informative Bulletins (including guidelines &medicines shortages memos) & attending meetings if needed to deputise for the Lead MI Pharmacist.

• Medicines information & wider work will involve use of specialist computer systems, including MiData bank, ePMA, RiO, Datix & ePACT analysis.

• You will support trainees & qualified pharmacy staff with their training needs & rotations through MI.

• You will report adverse drug reactions through Yellow Card Scheme.

• You will support the Lead MI Pharmacist in collating MI key performance indicators.

• You will ensure MI resources are maintained & up to date in line with UKMI recommendations.

• You will be required to cover inpatient wards by contributing to providing pharmacy support &participating in pharmacy departmental Emergency Duty Commitment and Late Duty rota.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

29 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

371-CS418-C

Job locations

Pharmacy Dept - Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Ln, Reading RG30 4EJ

Reading

RG30 4EJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist

• Postgraduate clinical qualification and hospital experience to be considered for band 7

• Have a flexible approach to work in order to meet the developing needs of the pharmacy service

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Ozma Tahir, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, on [email protected] or on 07580737965 wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist Postgraduate clinical qualification and hospital experience to be considered for band 7 Have a flexible approach to work in order to meet the developing needs of the pharmacy service For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Ozma Tahir, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, on [email protected] or on 07580737965 wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Good Pharmacy Honours degree (BPharm or MPharm)
• Clinical or psychiatric post-graduate certificate

Desirable

• Clinical or psychiatric post-graduate diploma
• MSc in clinical or psychiatric pharmacy or relevant research subject
• Post-graduate qualification advanced communication skills, leadership or management
• Member of Professional organisation e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society, College of Mental Health Pharmacists

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Previous Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience as a practising pharmacist
• Substantial experience of mental health hospital pharmacy
• Demonstrates and commitment to clinical governance and quality improvement
• One or more years working in Medicines Information department to UKMI standards

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information
• Advanced keyboard skills and computer literate, with ability to use software packages
• Demonstrate and promote GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to urgent requests interruptions

Desirable

• Advanced analysis, critical appraisal, and problem-solving skills
• ePACT analysis techniques
• Working knowledge of PGDs

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel efficiently between Trust sites
• Flexible approach to work patterns in line with needs of service e.g. EDC

Person Specification Education, qualifications or training Essential Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Good Pharmacy Honours degree (BPharm or MPharm) Clinical or psychiatric post-graduate certificate Desirable Clinical or psychiatric post-graduate diploma MSc in clinical or psychiatric pharmacy or relevant research subject Post-graduate qualification advanced communication skills, leadership or management Member of Professional organisation e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society, College of Mental Health Pharmacists Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of ongoing CPD Previous Experience Essential Substantial experience as a practising pharmacist Substantial experience of mental health hospital pharmacy Demonstrates and commitment to clinical governance and quality improvement One or more years working in Medicines Information department to UKMI standards Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information Advanced keyboard skills and computer literate, with ability to use software packages Demonstrate and promote GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals Ability to work under pressure and respond to urgent requests interruptions Desirable Advanced analysis, critical appraisal, and problem-solving skills ePACT analysis techniques Working knowledge of PGDs Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel efficiently between Trust sites Flexible approach to work patterns in line with needs of service e.g. EDC

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Dept - Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Ln, Reading RG30 4EJ

Reading

RG30 4EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Dept - Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Ln, Reading RG30 4EJ

Reading

RG30 4EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join our Psychology Team within the Community Mental Health Service (CMHS) and Eating Disorder Team on the Isle of Wight. This is an exciting 23-month fixed-term contract/secondment opportunity where you will work with individuals with complex mental health needs as part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a range of presentations, providing psychological assessment, formulation and intervention while contributing to a psychologically informed service.

Just a short ferry journey from the mainland, the Isle of Wight offers more than professional fulfilment. With beautiful beaches, stunning coastline, rolling countryside and a relaxed pace of life, it is the perfect place to balance career development with personal wellbeing. Whether you enjoy coastal walks, outdoor pursuits, exploring historic attractions or simply having space to unwind, island life offers something for everyone.

As part of our friendly and supportive team, you will receive regular supervision, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of local people.

If you are applying as an internal candidate on a secondment basis, please ensure you have obtained permission from your current line manager in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy before submitting your application.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality specialist assessment, formulation, individual and group psychological therapy to patients of the Isle of Wight Community Mental Health Teams and Eating Disorder Team working within professional guidelines and the organisational structure of the Service's policies and procedures.

The characteristics of the core population include people with enduring mental health needs and complex emotional needs who may find it difficult to:

Make or maintain relationships, connect with other people, including friends, family or work colleagues

Manage and control their emotions

Cope with life and difficult feelings

Control their behaviours and impulses

Duties will also include working with other people involved in individuals' care (eg family or named carers). A recovery-focused approach is essential.

The postholder will place an emphasis on co-production and demonstrate an attitude which respects and values individuals and their carers and the core values of the Trust: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

See full job description for full key activities and responsibilities.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist passionate about improving outcomes for people with eating disorders? Join Waterlily, our specialist inpatient prevention programme supporting adults with anorexia nervosa across the provider collaborative.

Waterlily provides intensive, mainly virtual support for individuals needing a higher level of care than standard community services, helping people recover, gain independence and avoid inpatient admission.

As a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner, you will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering assessment, care planning, risk management, therapy groups, meal support, community work and evidence based interventions. You will manage a caseload and work closely with patients, families and professionals across local and regional eating disorder services.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated practitioner who enjoys collaborative working and is keen to develop specialist skills in eating disorders. Previous eating disorder experience is desirable but not essential. Applications are welcomed from experienced mental health nurses and occupational therapists with transferable skills and an interest in this specialist area.

Contact Details

Izzy Bird - Clinical Lead

[email protected]/ 07823 578742

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner within the Waterlily Inpatient Prevention Programme, supporting adults with anorexia nervosa who require enhanced care to aid recovery and prevent inpatient admission.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will manage a caseload, work autonomously and contribute to safe, effective service delivery.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver care mainly through a virtual model across a regional footprint.
• Complete assessments and contribute to person-centred care planning and reviews.
• Deliver therapeutic groups, meal support and evidence-based interventions.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families and carers.
• Assess and manage risk, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Participate in multidisciplinary reviews and care planning.
• Work with regional eating disorder services to support continuity of care.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues, students and less experienced staff.
• Participate in supervision, training and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to service evaluation, audit and quality improvement.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and effective communication.
• Practise in line with professional standards, legislation, Trust policies and clinical governance requirements.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Job summary

The Pharmacy Assistant Aseptic Services plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the Aseptic Services Unit. Working as part of the aseptic team, the post holder contributes to the provision of a safe, efficient and patient-focused service through the completion of cleaning, stock management, environmental monitoring, stock management and cleanroom support activities.

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine and scheduled cleaning of cleanrooms, isolators, equipment and support areas in accordance with departmental procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Assemble, disinfect and transfer ingredients, consumables and equipment into the aseptic unit following approved procedures.

Assist with environmental monitoring activities and completion of associated documentation.

Support stock management activities, including receipt, storage, stock rotation, expiry checking and replenishment of medicines and consumables.

Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with departmental procedures.

Work within departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMP requirements and Trust policies at all times.

Work collaboratively with members of the aseptic team to support the safe and efficient operation of the service.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the aseptic team to provide an effective, patient focussed aseptic service.

Perform routine and scheduled cleaning of all areas of the aseptic production unit, including equipment, isolators and cleanroom surfaces, in accordance with GMP and departmental SOPs.

Support the aseptic service through cleaning, stock management, assembly of materials, environmental monitoring activities and maintenance of documentation in accordance with departmental procedures.

Assemble, disinfect and transfer ingredients, consumables and equipment through the aseptic unit following defined cleanroom procedures.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organizations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behavior change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Job summary

Are you a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, or a qualified CBT Therapist seeking a new challenge in CAMHS?

We are looking for a part time (15 Hours) Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, or a qualified CBT Therapist, to join our CAMHS team in Bath and North East Somerset. This role is a fixed term maternity cover.

We are a friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team, committed to delivering safe, high-quality care.

This role would suit someone who is adaptable, flexible, and highly organised, and who thrives in a developing service where they can make a meaningful impact.

The postholder will promote the psychological health and wellbeing of young people accessing the service and will provide psychological assessment, interventions, risk identification and assessment evaluation and will contribute to service development, audit, research projects and teaching where appropriate.

The postholder will work closely with colleagues within the CAMHS team and join an already thriving CBT / Psychology team with access to excellent supervision, peer support and leadership. BANES CAMHS has a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and connection.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Provide CBT / psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions as part of a CAMHS care plan, with children, young people and their families.
• Contribute to the multi agency team working with a young person
• Assess and identify risk, undertake care plans and risk assessmentscontribute to the CAMHS duty system and other urgent care work as required
• Provide supervision to members of the team
• Deliver group and team-based interventions
• Offer consultation to team members and those across the organisation as required.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job summary

We are looking for a candidate with excellent communications skills to perform this key role in the External Affairs team of the Communications sub-directorate (part of the Strategy Directorate). Working as part of a small team, the Freedom of Information and Parliamentary Business team.

The post holder will have an important role in delivering NHS England's statutory Freedom of Information obligations.

The post involves:

The routine handling of FOI requests in a busy organisation, supported by senior managers within the team to develop FOI knowledge.

Actively managing FOI casework using the Central Records Management (CRM) system.

Networking effectively with all the Directorates of NHS England, and the Chief Executive's office.

Ensuring that record-keeping within the area of work is effective.

Being an effective advocate for the importance of FOI.

The post holder will report to the Senior Freedom of Information Manager. They will not have any line management responsibility. The post is Leeds, London or any NHSE office.

Main duties of the job

As Case Officer, the post holder will work as part of a busy team in delivering an effective service supporting the management of FOI requests submitted to NHSE and affiliated organisations. The post entails coordinating responses on sometimes very complex subjects and turning this information into effective and timely FOI responses.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job summary

Epsom Neighbourhood Mental health Team in the Complex Needs pathway is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic community mental health nurse (NMC) to join our team. We have two roles: full time and part time- 2 days per week. Please mention in supporting statement which role you would like to apply.

The team is moving through a transition to an All-Age Neighbourhood Mental Health Team to provide more joined up mental health care for our community.

As part of our multi-disciplinary team, the successful applicant will deliver comprehensive assessments and a variety of approaches, interventions, and treatments to individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues, supporting them in their personal recovery journey.

Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to take lead and professional responsibility for a number of service users. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You must be committed to delivering a high-quality service, working both independently and as part of our well-established, innovative, and recovery-focused team to meet the needs of service users and their carers.

In addition to managing a defined caseload, the successful applicant will conduct initial assessments for clients referred to the service and support individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community. There are various training opportunities available to enhance skills in delivering low-intensity psychological interventions.

Please see the attached job description for more details.

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.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job summary

To apply, please fill out the online application form.

Interviews are being held on the 29th November.

The role of a Primary Care Co-ordinator is central to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within a medical practice. They act as the first point of contact for patients, carers, and visitors, creating a welcoming and supportive environment while maintaining professionalism and efficiency. A Primary Care Co-ordinators responsibilities extend beyond answering phones and booking appointments; they play a vital part in the overall patient experience and the effectiveness of the healthcare team.

Main duties of the job

This role involves being the first point of contact for patients, carers, and visitors, providing a professional and welcoming service through handling enquiries, booking appointments, and supporting vulnerable patients while maintaining confidentiality. Responsibilities include managing and updating patient records, processing prescriptions, handling documentation, and keeping reception areas safe and organised. The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and practice staff to ensure smooth operations, escalating issues when necessary, and supporting wider practice initiatives such as clinics and health campaigns. They are expected to treat all patients and colleagues with dignity and respect, uphold GDPR and practice policies, adapt to changing demands, and contribute to continuous service improvement through meetings, training, and other duties as required by management.

About us

Sandwich Medical Practice is a welcoming and progressive GP surgery located in the heart of Sandwich, Kent. Formed in 2019 from the merger of Market Place and The Butchery Surgeries, we are proud to be part of the Deal & Sandwich Primary Care Network, working closely with neighbouring practices to support our local community. Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, we offer a wide range of services and are also a training practice, supporting GP trainees, medical and nursing students. We are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care and are always looking for new ways to improve how we work. In September 2025, we introduced a new Modern General Practice approach, using a total triage appointment system to make accessing our services easier, safer and more efficient for patients. We have a dedicated, friendly team who support one another and take pride in delivering the best possible care to our community.

Job summary

Are you ready to transform MSK care at the frontline of Primary Care?

We are delighted to be recruiting an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) to join our established, forward-thinking team on a full-time basis (37.5 hours).

This is fixed term posiiton until 31st March 2027.

In this onsite role, you will work within GP practices as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions at the first point of contact. You will practise with a high degree of clinical autonomy, supported by experienced colleagues and a strong governance framework.

As an integral member of your allocated practices, you will work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, mental health practitioners, reception teams, and wider MDT colleagues to deliver coordinated, personalised patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your advanced clinical expertise, with access to protected CPD time, structured supervision, and ongoing professional development to support your career progression.

Main duties of the job

As an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP), you will be an autonomous, highly skilled clinician working within GP practices to assess, diagnose, treat and manage musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and undifferentiated presentations. You will independently manage patient care and, where appropriate, discharge patients without the need for medical referral.

Patients may access the service directly through self-referral, or be signposted by GP practice staff, enabling rapid assessment, accurate diagnosis and timely intervention. Your role will be instrumental in streamlining patient pathways, reducing unnecessary delays, and ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time.

As a key member of our MSK service, you will work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will play an important leadership role within the organisation, supporting the clinical supervision and development of colleagues, contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, and assisting with Primary Care Network (PCN) service mobilisation and stakeholder engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician seeking to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, service development and the ongoing transformation of MSK care within Primary Care.

About us

Who are we......

Promni Health is a fully managed clinical service provider delivering integrated, multidisciplinary services across primary care, community and neighbourhood NHS settings throughout England.

Our Vision

To be the UKs leading clinical service partner to the NHS by improving access to care, strengthening services and enabling clinical teams to thrive across primary care, community and neighbourhood health systems.

We partner with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Primary Care Networks (PCNs), GP federations and practices to reduce system pressure, improve access to care and strengthen local services through accountable, high-quality clinical delivery.

Our Mission

Our mission is to design, deliver and manage safe, effective clinical services that improve patient access, strengthen NHS capacity and support sustainable care across primary care, community and neighbourhood settings.

Certified Great Place to Work Read what our team says here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574534

Meet our leadership team here: https://promnihealth.co.uk/senior-management-team/

Why join Promni: https://promnihealth.co.uk/why-join-promni/

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to cover maternity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Practitioner to join the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team in Salford, leading on work with patients presenting with mental health and difficulties in the Ordsall and Claremont neighbourhood. The successful candidate will work as part of the Neighbourhood Team leadership team and be an experienced, driven, and passionate individual, able to work collaboratively with both patients and wider agencies, to ensure that people with complex presentations are able to access the right care to meet their individual needs. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in the area supporting people with mental health conditions, demonstrating comprehensive assessment, risk formulation , multi-agency working and care planning skills.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide clinical leadership, supervision, support, and consultation to a multi-agency Team in Living Well. The post holder will be based in the Ordsall and Claremont borough of Salford but will also offer clinal support to the wider team when required. Use of a car is desirable to role.

2. Undertake liaison and develop effective working relationships with GMMH and statutory and non-statutory partners, supporting the Partnership huddle established within Salford.

3. To maintain own clinical and professional competence.

4. To actively participate in Group Supervision and other supervisory/supportive forums.

5. To participate in the service bronze on call rota. To support with community care group with complaints.

6. Deputize for the Team Manager in his/her absence and take on any delegated duties as required.

7. To apply trauma informed approaches and interventions where necessary.

8. Participate in the Hub Worker role.

9. Manage and evaluate a complex caseload of service users with co-occurring conditions in line with relevant clinical pathway as outlined within the operational procedure and will include: -

a) Assessment

b) Formulation

c) Therapeutic intervention as required.

d) Completion of ReQol and Dialogue +

e) Community Connections and onward journey

f) Close working with all colleagues across the system when applicable

g) To be responsible for a complex caseload

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Are you a passionate and motivated Dietitian looking to develop your expertise in learning disability and community nutrition services? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Community Learning Disabilities Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team in Wandsworth on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

This rewarding role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities by addressing health inequalities, improving nutritional outcomes and supporting individuals to achieve their health and wellbeing goals. You will work alongside a highly skilled team of psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and social care professionals, delivering person-centred care across a range of community settings. We are seeking an experienced Dietitian with a strong background in home enteral feeding (HEF) to join our team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Dietitian with excellent communication skills, a commitment to collaborative working and a passion for supporting people with complex needs. In return, you will receive specialist support, clinical supervision and opportunities to contribute to service development within a progressive and innovative team.

Main duties of the job

As the Community Learning Disabilities Dietitian, you will provide specialist nutritional assessment, intervention and support for adults with learning disabilities who present with a wide range of nutritional needs. You will work autonomously while being fully integrated within a supportive multidisciplinary team, helping service users, carers and support networks to understand and manage nutritional challenges.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with service users, families, care providers and healthcare professionals to deliver personalised, evidence-based interventions. You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of settings, supporting individuals with complex nutritional needs, contributing to multidisciplinary care planning and playing an important role in reducing health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities.

We are seeking someone who is compassionate, organised and proactive, with strong clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Experience of managing an enteral feeding caseload, working autonomously, and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams will be essential. You will also contribute to service development, education, quality improvement initiatives and the wider promotion of nutrition and wellbeing within learning disability services.

About us

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sutton and Merton Challenging Behaviour Service (CBS) as a Band 4 Assistant Clinical Psychologist, within the broader Older People's Mental Health Services. This is an established and varied role with opportunities for a broad range of experience in both clinical and research/audit duties. We are interested in applications from people who have a desire to work with older people and their families/carers. The focus of the role will be mainly supporting people with dementia and behaviour that challenges living in care homes, although you may also be asked to carry out small amounts of work within other parts of the Older People's Team.

You will receive regular individual supervision and support from a senior psychologist within the service. You will be joining an established Clinical Psychologist based within the team and a good network of Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists across the Cognition and Mental Health (CMHA) service line, who have a wide range of expertise and who regularly meet for CPD activities and peer supervision. You will also have access to the Trust's Aspiring Clinical Psychologists Network who meet regularly. We have good links with the ClinPsyD course at Surrey University and regularly have psychology trainees on placement and contribute to teaching on the programme. Both the multidisciplinary team and the wider Trust recognises and values the contribution of Clinical Psychology.

Main duties of the job

The role involves a variety of tasks working towards meeting the complex and challenging needs of people with dementia living in nursing and residential homes, carried out under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. The CBS is based on the belief that people's distressed behaviour in dementia, even when challenging, can be understood in the context of their current and previous experience and can often be seen as a communication of need, and this understanding often leads the way in identifying unmet needs and in developing care practice. The Assistant Psychologist role includes Provision of direct and indirect clinical work with clients; Support to staff teams; Helping to design and implement teaching and support interventions for both clients and carers; Assisting in developing and conducting of audits, monitoring outcomes, teaching and project work.

The post is based at Cheam Resource Centre, North Cheam - this serves as the base for Sutton Older People's Services. The site is served by local bus routes. This post is 0.7 WTE and Outer London Weighting.

N.B. Please only apply to this job if you meet the essential criteria for training and qualifications (see person specification). Having access to using a car for work would be of benefit but is not an exclusion criteria.

About us

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Wandsworth Behaviour and Communication Support Service (BACSS) as a Band 4 Assistant Clinical Psychologist, within the broader Older People's Mental Health Services. This is an established and varied role with opportunities for a broad range of experience in both clinical and research/audit duties. We are interested in applications from people who have a desire to work with older people and their families/carers. The focus of the role will be supporting people with dementia and behaviour that challenges who are living in care homes, although you may also be asked to carry out small amounts of work within other parts of the Older People's Team.

You will receive regular individual supervision and support from a senior psychologist within the service. You will be joining established Clinical Psychologists based within the team and a good network of Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists across the Cognition and Mental Health (CMHA) service line, who have a wide range of expertise and who regularly meet for CPD activities and peer supervision. You will also have access to the Trust's Aspiring Clinical Psychologists Network who meet regularly. We have good links with the ClinPsyD course at Surrey University and regularly have psychology trainees on placement and contribute to teaching on the programme. Both the multidisciplinary team and the wider Trust recognises and values the contribution of Clinical Psychology.

Main duties of the job

The role involves a variety of tasks working towards meeting the complex and challenging needs of people with dementia and other mental health problems living in nursing and residential homes, carried out under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. The BACSS is based on the belief that people's distressed behaviour in dementia, even when challenging, can be understood in the context of their current and previous experience and can often be seen as a communication of need, and this understanding often leads the way in identifying unmet needs and in developing care practice. The Assistant Psychologist role includes Provision of direct and indirect clinical work with clients; Support to staff teams; Helping to design and implement teaching and support interventions for both clients and carers; Assisting in developing and conducting of audits, monitoring outcomes, teaching and project work.

The post is based at Newton House, Springfield Hospital - this serves as a base for Wandsworth Older People's Services. This post is full time and Inner London Weighting.

N.B. Please only apply to this job if you meet the essential criteria for training and qualifications (see person specification). Having access to using a car for work would be of benefit.

About us

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

294-MHCA-8402012-EB

Job locations

Springfield University Hospital

15 Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in both community and in-patient/residential settings.

To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, including referral, clinical and review meetings.

To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological, including neuropsychological, tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.

To assist in the implementation and monitoring of treatment programmes in a way that is positive and respectful of clients and carers' needs.

To assist in the compilation of assessment, update and discharge reports as required.

To work with other staff to assess clients in various settings and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.

To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.

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Job description Job responsibilities To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in both community and in-patient/residential settings. To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, including referral, clinical and review meetings. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological, including neuropsychological, tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. To assist in the implementation and monitoring of treatment programmes in a way that is positive and respectful of clients and carers' needs. To assist in the compilation of assessment, update and discharge reports as required. To work with other staff to assess clients in various settings and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
• oEntitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or or other disabilities
• Experience of working with older people

Desirable

• Experience of paid work in direct care provision
• Experience of working with people with dementia

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
• An ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of working with behaviours that are challenging.
• Knowledge of psycho-social interventions in dementia

Person Specification Qualifications Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology oEntitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience Essential Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or or other disabilities Experience of working with older people Desirable Experience of paid work in direct care provision Experience of working with people with dementia Skills & Knowledge Essential High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive An ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context Desirable Knowledge and understanding of working with behaviours that are challenging. Knowledge of psycho-social interventions in dementia

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield University Hospital

15 Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield University Hospital

15 Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team within Forward Thinking Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a unique, city-wide mental health service supporting children and young people. As a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will work as part of a vibrant, supportive and highly skilled MDT to provide a high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy Service for children and young people experiencing a range of complex mental health needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is driven to improve outcomes for children and young people with mental health difficulties
• Is skilled and experienced in working with complexity and diversity within mental health services
• Values co-production, early intervention, and promotes recovery and participation through a strength-based ethos
• Can provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior OT staff and support MDT colleagues

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing and development
• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and development
• Access to a wide range of CPD and leadership development opportunities

The post holder will be based at Washwood Heath Health & Wellbeing Centre but will need to be able to travel to different hubs and locations across the city.

Main duties of the job

You will bring your clinical expertise to assess, plan and deliver specialist OT interventions, 1-1 and groupwork, while also contributing to the development of the OT service and providing clinical leadership. You will have the opportunity to shape and lead on providing collaborative, trauma-informed and autism-affirming person-centered care, working to reduce barriers and support meaningful engagement in daily life.

The postholder will:

• Work within the East Core hub, as part of the wider MDT, to deliver holistic and integrated care plans, ensuring occupational therapy is embedded within a shared formulation and intervention approach.
• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and 1-1 and group interventions to children and young people (aged 0 - 25) experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including those who are neurodivergent and/or have complex needs.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, educational providers, social care and other agencies to promote recovery, participation and emotional well-being.
• Offer clinical leadership and supervision to junior OT staff and support professional development across the wider team.
• Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives within the OT team and in line with divisional and trust wide priorities.

About us

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

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

Job summary

Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 (rotational post) - Denmark Hill site

The post offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive acute inpatient team in Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. King's offers high quality Band 5 rotations including Neurosciences, Critical Care, Acute Medicine and Stroke at King's College Hospital.

The successful applicant will provide Speech and Language Therapy starting in the acute medicine rotation. Working with the Team at King's will allow the opportunity to develop a wide knowledge base and range of skills, alongside specified learning objectives for the rotation.

The SLT team works closely with the wider multidisciplinary teams. The SLT service offers a comprehensive supervision and CPD structure with a range of opportunities for learning and participation in both self and service development. There is a strong emphasis on the management of both communication and swallowing difficulties and the impact of SLT within the acute setting. This post requires a flexible approach to working and some rotations will require the post holder to work as part of a rota'd seven day working pattern. We provide a weekly videofluoroscopy clinic as well as a Fibreoptic Endoscopic evaluation of Swallowing service.

Main duties of the job

The band 5 Speech and Language Therapy post involves rotation across5 rotations on the Denmark Hill site: Heath & Ageing, Critical Care, Stroke, Medicine and Neurosurgery.

The post holder will provide Speech and Language Therapy services within a clinical specialty, remaining within eacharea for a maximum of 9 months. This will allow them the opportunity to develop a wide knowledge base and range of skills. Line management will be provided by the relevant senior therapist depending on the rotation.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Eight Month Fixed Term Contract to cover internal secondment

We are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist looking to start or progress their Physiotherapy career to join our dynamic team.

The post holder will rotate on a four-monthly basis between the clinical areas of: Critical Care, Respiratory, Acute Medicine, frailty, Neurology (including Stroke, neurosurgery step down) Orthopaedics (elective and trauma), surgery and Musculoskeletal Outpatients.

The successful candidate will have good communication and interpersonal skills and will have wide ranging undergraduate student Physiotherapy experience.

Continuing professional development is encouraged through the appraisal system and there is a well-established in-service education programme.

The post holder will be expected to join and partake in our overnight emergency on call rota and weekend working rotas at the Princess Royal University Hospital.

Please note that this post is for rotations at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington Hospital and Beckenham Beacon Hospital and the post holder will not rotate to the Denmark Hill site.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure a high standard, efficient and effective physiotherapy assessment treatment and intervention for all patients for whom he/she is responsible.
• To assess and treat and manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including the maintenance of comprehensive records.
• To work as an effective team member, communicating appropriately with patients, carers and other team members as required.
• To supervise physiotherapy assistants and may be involved in teaching MDT staff.
• To undertake an evidence-based project throughout each rotation to further theclinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care.
• Duties within each rotation are delegated by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for the area.
• Staff may be required to work across multiple sites dependent upon the needs of the service.
• The post holder will be expected to work as part of a seven-day rota and extended hours during some of the rotations.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Are you interested in working with Children and Families as part of a CAMHS Team in Basingstoke? The role is to work as a member of the clinical team/service within Hampshire CAMHS, providing a high quality, specialist applied psychology service to clients, their families, or carers. In addition, to support psychological practice within the team through consultation, supervision, formulation, and training and by participating in systematic clinical governance. To utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

Main duties of the job

To provide a qualified, high-quality specialist psychological therapy service to individuals, carers, families, and groups, within and across teams, in line with best, evidence-based practice and trust care pathways.

* To be responsible for holding and managing a clinical caseload and to exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the planning and prioritising of own workload and the assessment, treatment, and discharge of clients, within the bounds of the service operational policy.

* To use analytical and judgment skills and be responsible for taking clinical management decisions in complex clinical issues.

* To clinically supervise psychological professionals and other staff as appropriate.

* To professionally supervise and, when appropriate, manage, assistant psychologists and trainee psychologists.

* To provide consultation and advice about psychological issues to other members of the team/service and other professionals working with service users.

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

* To contribute to local service developments under the supervision of the professional lead.

* To utilise research skills to undertake service evaluation, audit and research as appropriate and disseminate the results in the service and nationally.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

NHS Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum

Hours Per Week: full time 37.5

Contract Type: 1 X Temporary for 12 months

Main duties of the job

To work alongside our Clinical Pharmacists supporting the Medicines Management service to the wards, to ensure patients receive the highest standards of care in the management of their medication. Duties will include medicines reconciliation, assessment of patients own drugs (PODs), checking of medication for discharge and the counselling of patients. To be involved in developing and delivering enhanced medicines management services and training.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Job summary

**Previous applicants need not apply **

Do you really want to make a difference? Do you want to help patients remain living independently in their own homes working within a multi-disciplinary team? Do you want to be part of an innovative Respiratory team offering the highest quality care for patients? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic registered specialist Nurse or Physiotherapist to join our highly specialised and committed respiratory clinicians, working as an integrated respiratory team, providing care to patients with Respiratory disease across North of Tees in a fixed term position covering maternity leave.

The post holder will be responsible for providing high standard of care to patients across Hartlepool and Stockton with regards to their respiratory health. The service provides care both in a clinic and home environment

Main duties of the job

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for the pro-active management of patients who will need immediate specialist and comprehensive assessment and pathway based interventions. You will have direct links into the hospital and full support from a wider team including consultant.

This post will involve ongoing patient assessment and review of patients who have complex presentations or multiple pathologies. And following treatment plans set out by senior clinicians. The post holders will need to be able to work flexibly, including weekend working.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Job summary

This new role within our Mid Notts Discharge to Assess and Community Therapy Team.

The service supports individuals to thrive in their own environment - whether that be via preventing admissions and increasing skills to support independence or offering support and rehabilitation following hospital admission.

This role is key to the success of the team and will work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and support workers to deliver the highest quality goal- focused rehabilitation.

The service is a 7 day service with operational hours between 8am and 6pm. Weekends and later finishing shifts are scheduled via a rota.

The role of the assistant practitioner is patient facing, delivering assessments once competencies have been completed. Goal focused treatment plans are created and progressed. Each AP caseload manages as small non complex caseload - will support from a qualified clinician. While the 'home team' will be based in Rushcliffe - there may be need to work outside of this locality - as determined by patient need.

Main duties of the job

The role is primarily concerned with creating and delivering goal focused treatment plans. Our client group is very varied and while it is mainly older adults - the service supports those over 18 years old - with functional difficulties. The role is diverse and a competency framework in in place to support skill acquisition to enable the delivery of this care. Care delivery also occurs in a clinic environment and maintaining accurate records and supporting the wider team to safely manage the waiting lists is a key part of this role.

This role requires excellent communication skills both digital and verbal and a confidant manner when speaking to the public.

You will be required to have some knowledge and experience of working with people older adults and be able to offer support and care to them whilst they are treated by the service.

You need to be able to work effectively within a team whilst being supported by registered staff.

We welcome insight visits and will be as flexible as possible.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-984-26-GH

Job locations

Rainworth Health Centre

Warsop Road

Rainworth

NG210AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The assistant practitioner will work alongside colleagues to prevent hospital admission, improve ADL function and support post hospital discharge.

You will be confident speaking to members of the public and be able to modify your communication style as required to the situation.

You will have an understanding of falls prevention and rehabilitation, ideally with experience of community working and be able to provide care and support as required.

You will act professionally at all times and demonstrate a positive image of the service.

You will maintain accurate records and know your limitations and when to escalate risk and safeguarding concerns to the registered team members.

You will support the team to patients and carers on the waiting list for the service.

You will be involved in all aspects of the service and team working as required.

During your induction, you will be supported by registered staff and full training will be given including monthly clinical supervision.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Job description Job responsibilities The assistant practitioner will work alongside colleagues to prevent hospital admission, improve ADL function and support post hospital discharge. You will be confident speaking to members of the public and be able to modify your communication style as required to the situation. You will have an understanding of falls prevention and rehabilitation, ideally with experience of community working and be able to provide care and support as required. You will act professionally at all times and demonstrate a positive image of the service. You will maintain accurate records and know your limitations and when to escalate risk and safeguarding concerns to the registered team members. You will support the team to patients and carers on the waiting list for the service. You will be involved in all aspects of the service and team working as required. During your induction, you will be supported by registered staff and full training will be given including monthly clinical supervision. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Foundation degree or equivalent e.g. accredited CPD units

Training

Essential

• Good communication
• Previous MDT working
• Evidence of recent CPD

Desirable

• Good verbal and IT skills with a willingness to learn

Experience

Essential

• Experience of community health multidisciplinary working
• Experience of working with clients with a range of health conditions e.g long term conditions, falls, neurology, frailty, healthcare of the elderly, general medical and surgery within a rehabilitation context
• Experience of managing own work in a team setting
• Experience working with individuals or groups in an organized and purposeful way

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients at high risk of falls
• Experience of supervising junior staff
• Previous experience within a non-acute therapy service

Skills

Essential

• Ability to contribute to team working
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise and plan workload
• Ability to initiate and sustain a purposeful professional relationship

Contractual requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Able to travel to various Trust sites if the service needs.

Values and behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Physical requirements

Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of community care and objectives and practices
• Understanding of role of intermediate care and social services
• Familiarity with the role of relevant agencies (e.g. health and housing)
• Understanding of need and risk in relation to community care
• Understanding of the concepts of single assessments and care planning
• Understanding of the roles and skills of the members of the MDT
• Awareness of a range of minor daily living equipment and adaptations
• Experience of rehabilitation and promoting independence
• Understanding of and commitment to supporting equality and valuing diversity

Desirable

• Awareness of the main issues in service delivery affecting service users
• Ability to empower patients / service users and enable them to live as independently as possible
• Ability to undertake standard and specialist assessments
• Ability to work in partnership with patients / service users and carers
• Ability to manage caseload independently

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent qualification Desirable Foundation degree or equivalent e.g. accredited CPD units Training Essential Good communication Previous MDT working Evidence of recent CPD Desirable Good verbal and IT skills with a willingness to learn Experience Essential Experience of community health multidisciplinary working Experience of working with clients with a range of health conditions e.g long term conditions, falls, neurology, frailty, healthcare of the elderly, general medical and surgery within a rehabilitation context Experience of managing own work in a team setting Experience working with individuals or groups in an organized and purposeful way Desirable Experience of working with patients at high risk of falls Experience of supervising junior staff Previous experience within a non-acute therapy service Skills Essential Ability to contribute to team working Effective written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise and plan workload Ability to initiate and sustain a purposeful professional relationship Contractual requirements Essential A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Able to travel to various Trust sites if the service needs. Values and behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation. Physical requirements Essential Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties Knowledge Essential Good understanding of community care and objectives and practices Understanding of role of intermediate care and social services Familiarity with the role of relevant agencies (e.g. health and housing) Understanding of need and risk in relation to community care Understanding of the concepts of single assessments and care planning Understanding of the roles and skills of the members of the MDT Awareness of a range of minor daily living equipment and adaptations Experience of rehabilitation and promoting independence Understanding of and commitment to supporting equality and valuing diversity Desirable Awareness of the main issues in service delivery affecting service users Ability to empower patients / service users and enable them to live as independently as possible Ability to undertake standard and specialist assessments Ability to work in partnership with patients / service users and carers Ability to manage caseload independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rainworth Health Centre

Warsop Road

Rainworth

NG210AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rainworth Health Centre

Warsop Road

Rainworth

NG210AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an excellent training opportunity for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital.

This role will provide you with comprehensive training, and you may be required to work at either site to gain diverse experience.

As a post holder, you will participate in the rotational training programme for pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians.

This is a two-year apprenticeship, consisting of one day per week dedicated to study and four days of work-based learning.

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Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We are unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this position.

Main duties of the job

Upon completion of the two-year programme, you will earn a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, qualifying you to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

This qualification opens the door to a diverse range of rewarding career paths across healthcare settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, the prison service, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), and GP practices.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,812 to £32,715 a year 70% salary in year 1, 75% salary in year 2 inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-11968

Job locations

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To develop the knowledge, skills and show competencies in the following: Medication dispensing and checking. Medication storage and destruction. Medication distribution. Drug history taking. Medicines reconciliation. Medication counselling. Adhere to the requirements of current legal, professional and ethically standards.

Job description Job responsibilities To develop the knowledge, skills and show competencies in the following: Medication dispensing and checking. Medication storage and destruction. Medication distribution. Drug history taking. Medicines reconciliation. Medication counselling. Adhere to the requirements of current legal, professional and ethically standards.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

• 4 GCSE's including maths, English and science grade C or above (4 or above).
• Must not hold a Level 3 qualification or above in the same training subject.
• Not already in formal government funded education.

Desirable

• Studied to AS or A level standard / undertaken further education NVQ or BTEC level 2 in a GPhC recognised qualification e.g. Pharmacy Services.

Knowledge:

Essential

• Personal time management.
• Working with SOP's.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the NHS Long term Plan and the NHS structure.
• Understanding of the NHS vision & values.
• Understanding of COSHH for handling of hazardous pharmaceuticals.

Experience:

Essential

• Customer service.
• Pharmacy experience.
• Team working.

Desirable

• Health service experience.
• Pharmacy experience in any sector.

Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential 4 GCSE's including maths, English and science grade C or above (4 or above). Must not hold a Level 3 qualification or above in the same training subject. Not already in formal government funded education. Desirable Studied to AS or A level standard / undertaken further education NVQ or BTEC level 2 in a GPhC recognised qualification e.g. Pharmacy Services. Knowledge: Essential Personal time management. Working with SOP's. Desirable Knowledge of the NHS Long term Plan and the NHS structure. Understanding of the NHS vision & values. Understanding of COSHH for handling of hazardous pharmaceuticals. Experience: Essential Customer service. Pharmacy experience. Team working. Desirable Health service experience. Pharmacy experience in any sector.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 physiotherapist to join the community rotational programme within Nottingham CityCare Partnerships Adult Services. This distinctive programme will support you with a bespoke education and training, regular supervision, and CPD opportunities across the organisation. Surrounded by the best clinical and support staff, you will be creating forward thinking and innovative approaches to managing people with multiple pathology and complex health needs. CityCare has a robust 12 month Preceptorship Programme, and additional clinical supervision, support and training will be provided by senior physiotherapists within the teams and the Professional Lead for Allied Health Professions.

Six month rotations are with the MSK Clinics Team, Integrated Respiratory Service, Urgent Care and Reablement Teams, including our community beds and at home service. It is a great opportunity to utilise a comprehensive and patient centred approach to management of neuromusculoskeletal, respiratory and long term conditions, maximising function and independence, admission avoidance and supported transfer or discharge. The post holder will provide evidence-based physiotherapy interventions, individual programmes and group sessions to clients with a variety of health conditions and rehabilitation needs. This may be delivered in clinic/healthcare centre/community centre settings or in clients homes.

Main duties of the job

As physiotherapist you will be expected to contribute to high quality services by carrying out assessments, goal setting, implementing treatment programmes and evaluation of clients who many have complex and/or chronic presentations, including musculoskeletal, sensory impairments, medical and/or mental health needs, with support and supervision from senior physiotherapists.

You will be expected to work with the MOSAIC (Musculoskeletal), integratedrespiratory, health reablement (community beds and at home service). This may extent or change to other community services in-line with organisational development.

A large part of the role will be to support patients/clients to improve or maintain their level of function and quality of life and plan future care in an appropriate setting, along with organising discharge planning in partnership with multi-disaplinary team colleagues, along with outside partner organisations such as adult social care and other voluntary services.

For the post you will need to demonstrate initiative and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You must also be able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively, be able to work flexibly within a team and demonstrate understanding of working in a community setting.

About us

We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.

CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring.

CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact People Services on [email protected] . CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9826-PATE-6595

Job locations

The Mary Potter Health Centre/Citywide

Gregory Boulevard

NOTTINGHAM

NG7 5HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

1. To contribute to a high quality service by carrying out assessment, goal setting, implementing treatment programmes and evaluation of clients who may have complex and/ or chronic presentations including musculoskeletal, sensory impairment, medical and mental health needs, with support and supervision from senior physiotherapists.

2. To work within the MOSAIC (Musculoskeletal), Integrated Respiratory, Health Reablement (Beds and Home), Community Rehabilitation, Falls and Bone Health Services, This may extend or change to other community services in-line with organisational development.

3. To support patients/clients to improve or maintain their level of function and quality of life and plan future care in an appropriate setting in partnership with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) colleagues, including liaising, supporting and referring on to health services, voluntary services and public sector agencies.

4. To participate actively in the services training strategy, including in-service training, organisation-specific and multi-agency training.

5. To be responsible for planning a safe discharge from the service.

6. To act as Key Worker as required

Dimensions

• Responsible for physiotherapy assessment and treatment for a defined clinical caseload appropriate to the service area.

• Working in conjunction with and under supervision of a senior physiotherapist and other senior clinical professionals.

• Lead group sessions where appropriate.

• Able to fulfil physical demands of role, including manual handling applications.

• Will be required to travel city-wide for visits/meetings.

• To participate in rehabilitation treatment programmes where applicable.

• To carry out training of other members of staff.

• Support colleagues with the facilitation of student placements of any healthcare professional group and be lead Clinical Educator for physiotherapy student placements once appropriate experience achieved

Key Responsibilities

Management

To undertake day to day clinical prioritisation and work planning, supported by senior physiotherapists.

Leadership

To establish positive and mutually supportive relationships with all team members.

To promote the roles and skills of physiotherapy staff to other professionals.

To contribute constructively to uni and multi professional team working.

To demonstrate a can do attitude and support others to do the same.

To demonstrate an understanding and application of the CityCare values and 6 Cs of compassionate care within daily practice, and support others to do the same.

Clinical Skills

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of clients in your care.

To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients under your management, and support other team members to do likewise, implementing appropriate teaching, supervision and delegation skills where appropriate.

To assess for, provide, demonstrate and fit adaptive equipment using problem solving, and analytical skills.

To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of clients, and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time and ability to be flexible and respond at short notice to the needs of the service.

Working within a legal framework, gain informed consent to treatment and have the ability to identify through assessment, clients who lack the capacity to consent.

To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to a work situation.

To conduct and report on clinical risk assessments as and when appropriate.

Professional

To undertake the comprehensive assessment of clients, including those with a complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills through standardised and non-standardised assessments. Formulate individualised treatment plans with rehabilitation goals using clinical reasoning in consultation with senior therapists as required. This should be based on sound theoretical knowledge, utilising a wide range of treatment skills, and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.

To advocate on behalf of clients and carers, where appropriate, overcoming barriers to communication such as cultural or language difficulties, physical or mental health difficulties, using skills of empathy to facilitate or empower the client.

To be involved in the development of good practice for physiotherapists within Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social care under the guidance of senior staff.

To complete patient/client records in line with organisation, regulatory body and legal requirements.

To represent the service externally and actively participate in the services marketing strategy when required, conducting presentations to a wider audience, including voluntary and public sector agencies.

To demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and the use of outcome measures and make recommendations for change. To have a good understanding of the research process, and be willing to participate in local research and audit when appropriate.

To be responsible for own Continuing Professional Development, keeping abreast of new recommendations, research and developments, incorporating them into your work as necessary. Attend relevant conferences and external training courses. Support more junior staff to do likewise.

To maintain a high level of professional standards and work to the Professional Values and Behaviours as set by the physiotherapy professional body.

Policy

To be actively involved in Clinical Governance, implement policies and proposing practice changes.

To comply with organisations Lone Working Policy and local team guidelines at all times when working alone.

Planning and Organisation

To be responsible for own time and caseload management.

To liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to enhance rehabilitation within the boundaries of Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social Care.

To use information technology on a daily basis to record information and statistics, to aid communication and produce reports.

To ensure the Health and Safety of staff and clients at all times in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, Trust policy and procedures.

To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.

Training

To comply with and complete statutory and mandatory training in line with Nottingham CityCare Partnership policy.

To attend training events as appropriate to support your continuing professional development.

To maintain a continuing professional development portfolio identifying learning objectives.

To actively participate in your own supervision, annual performance review and personal development plan.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose1. To contribute to a high quality service by carrying out assessment, goal setting, implementing treatment programmes and evaluation of clients who may have complex and/ or chronic presentations including musculoskeletal, sensory impairment, medical and mental health needs, with support and supervision from senior physiotherapists.2. To work within the MOSAIC (Musculoskeletal), Integrated Respiratory, Health Reablement (Beds and Home), Community Rehabilitation, Falls and Bone Health Services, This may extend or change to other community services in-line with organisational development. 3. To support patients/clients to improve or maintain their level of function and quality of life and plan future care in an appropriate setting in partnership with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) colleagues, including liaising, supporting and referring on to health services, voluntary services and public sector agencies.4. To participate actively in the services training strategy, including in-service training, organisation-specific and multi-agency training.5. To be responsible for planning a safe discharge from the service.6. To act as Key Worker as required Dimensions Responsible for physiotherapy assessment and treatment for a defined clinical caseload appropriate to the service area. Working in conjunction with and under supervision of a senior physiotherapist and other senior clinical professionals. Lead group sessions where appropriate. Able to fulfil physical demands of role, including manual handling applications. Will be required to travel city-wide for visits/meetings. To participate in rehabilitation treatment programmes where applicable. To carry out training of other members of staff. Support colleagues with the facilitation of student placements of any healthcare professional group and be lead Clinical Educator for physiotherapy student placements once appropriate experience achieved Key ResponsibilitiesManagementTo undertake day to day clinical prioritisation and work planning, supported by senior physiotherapists.LeadershipTo establish positive and mutually supportive relationships with all team members.To promote the roles and skills of physiotherapy staff to other professionals.To contribute constructively to uni and multi professional team working.To demonstrate a can do attitude and support others to do the same.To demonstrate an understanding and application of the CityCare values and 6 Cs of compassionate care within daily practice, and support others to do the same.Clinical SkillsTo be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of clients in your care.To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients under your management, and support other team members to do likewise, implementing appropriate teaching, supervision and delegation skills where appropriate.To assess for, provide, demonstrate and fit adaptive equipment using problem solving, and analytical skills.To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of clients, and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time and ability to be flexible and respond at short notice to the needs of the service.Working within a legal framework, gain informed consent to treatment and have the ability to identify through assessment, clients who lack the capacity to consent.To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to a work situation.To conduct and report on clinical risk assessments as and when appropriate.ProfessionalTo undertake the comprehensive assessment of clients, including those with a complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills through standardised and non-standardised assessments. Formulate individualised treatment plans with rehabilitation goals using clinical reasoning in consultation with senior therapists as required. This should be based on sound theoretical knowledge, utilising a wide range of treatment skills, and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.To advocate on behalf of clients and carers, where appropriate, overcoming barriers to communication such as cultural or language difficulties, physical or mental health difficulties, using skills of empathy to facilitate or empower the client.To be involved in the development of good practice for physiotherapists within Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social care under the guidance of senior staff.To complete patient/client records in line with organisation, regulatory body and legal requirements.To represent the service externally and actively participate in the services marketing strategy when required, conducting presentations to a wider audience, including voluntary and public sector agencies.To demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and the use of outcome measures and make recommendations for change. To have a good understanding of the research process, and be willing to participate in local research and audit when appropriate.To be responsible for own Continuing Professional Development, keeping abreast of new recommendations, research and developments, incorporating them into your work as necessary. Attend relevant conferences and external training courses. Support more junior staff to do likewise.To maintain a high level of professional standards and work to the Professional Values and Behaviours as set by the physiotherapy professional body.PolicyTo be actively involved in Clinical Governance, implement policies and proposing practice changes.To comply with organisations Lone Working Policy and local team guidelines at all times when working alone.Planning and OrganisationTo be responsible for own time and caseload management.To liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to enhance rehabilitation within the boundaries of Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social Care.To use information technology on a daily basis to record information and statistics, to aid communication and produce reports.To ensure the Health and Safety of staff and clients at all times in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, Trust policy and procedures.To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.TrainingTo comply with and complete statutory and mandatory training in line with Nottingham CityCare Partnership policy.To attend training events as appropriate to support your continuing professional development.To maintain a continuing professional development portfolio identifying learning objectives.To actively participate in your own supervision, annual performance review and personal development plan.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate education and training
• Manual Handling, Safeguarding Children & Adults, Medico-legal issues training

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Professional codes of conduct, values and behaviours
• Ability to adapt theory to practice
• Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment
• Working knowledge of broad range of pathologies
• Good communication skills verbal and written
• Demonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD
• Ability to self-manage
• Ability to participate as an MDT team member
• IT literacy

Desirable

• Awareness of diversity
• Knowledge of risk assessment
• Specific treatment skills
• An understanding of mental health policy and legislation, e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Dementia Strategy
• Basic ability to integrate theory and practice and demonstrate creative problem solving processes
• Able to supervise and delegate to Support Staff
• Able to apply more complex interventions
• Awareness of modernisation agenda and its impact

Experience

Essential

• Relevant under graduate experience working with adults including Health Care of the Elderly / Integrated Medicine, Orthopaedics, Neurology and Musculoskeletal
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working in a community setting
• Competence in individual caseload and time management
• Ability to work under pressure, manage caseload. Customer service skills.
• Awareness of community services/working.
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Non-judgemental attitude, motivated.
• Flexible, adaptable, innovative, self-reliant and with a positive attitude.
• Ability to relate well to all groups of people and to create and maintain effective working relationships within the team and externally.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workload in terms of risk and priorities

Desirable

• Post graduate experience working with adults including orthopaedics, neurology, falls prevention, respiratory and musculoskeletal pathways
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working
• Relevant post graduate courses/training
• Full KSF for the role/other relevant competency framework
• Community experience. Lone working
• Experience of working within multicultural communities
• Interest in working in community
• Understanding of Social Enterprise organisations

Additional Criteria

Essential

• All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the roll
• Ability to undertake frequent moderate physical effort for several short periods during the working day.
• Activities may include manoeuvring people, and operating physiotherapy equipment.
• Periods of prolonged concentration as work pattern dictates and some exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances and occasional unpleasant conditions.
• Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service
• Full driving licence, use of vehicle for work

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC Registration Desirable Relevant postgraduate education and training Manual Handling, Safeguarding Children & Adults, Medico-legal issues training Skills & Attributes Essential Professional codes of conduct, values and behaviours Ability to adapt theory to practice Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment Working knowledge of broad range of pathologies Good communication skills verbal and written Demonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD Ability to self-manage Ability to participate as an MDT team member IT literacy Desirable Awareness of diversity Knowledge of risk assessment Specific treatment skills An understanding of mental health policy and legislation, e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Dementia Strategy Basic ability to integrate theory and practice and demonstrate creative problem solving processes Able to supervise and delegate to Support Staff Able to apply more complex interventions Awareness of modernisation agenda and its impact Experience Essential Relevant under graduate experience working with adults including Health Care of the Elderly / Integrated Medicine, Orthopaedics, Neurology and Musculoskeletal Understanding of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working in a community setting Competence in individual caseload and time management Ability to work under pressure, manage caseload. Customer service skills. Awareness of community services/working. Enthusiastic and motivated. Non-judgemental attitude, motivated. Flexible, adaptable, innovative, self-reliant and with a positive attitude. Ability to relate well to all groups of people and to create and maintain effective working relationships within the team and externally. Ability to work under pressure and manage workload in terms of risk and priorities Desirable Post graduate experience working with adults including orthopaedics, neurology, falls prevention, respiratory and musculoskeletal pathways Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working Relevant post graduate courses/training Full KSF for the role/other relevant competency framework Community experience. Lone working Experience of working within multicultural communities Interest in working in community Understanding of Social Enterprise organisations Additional Criteria Essential All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the roll Ability to undertake frequent moderate physical effort for several short periods during the working day. Activities may include manoeuvring people, and operating physiotherapy equipment. Periods of prolonged concentration as work pattern dictates and some exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances and occasional unpleasant conditions. Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service Full driving licence, use of vehicle for work

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

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Address

The Mary Potter Health Centre/Citywide

Gregory Boulevard

NOTTINGHAM

NG7 5HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Address

The Mary Potter Health Centre/Citywide

Gregory Boulevard

NOTTINGHAM

NG7 5HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) is seeking dedicated Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers to join our dynamic and supportive team on a temporary 6-month basis. These posts offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable acute care experience, with a strong possibility that permanent positions may become available in the future.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Are you a motivated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker looking for an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced acute setting?

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) is seeking dedicated Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers to join our dynamic and supportive team on a temporary 6-month basis. These posts offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable acute care experience, with a strong possibility that permanent positions may become available in the future.

The Acute Medical Unit prides itself on fostering a culture of teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement. Successful candidates will receive support to enhance their skills, develop extended competencies, and build a rewarding career within emergency and acute care services.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients and their families while developing your career, we would love to hear from you.

Join our team and be part of delivering exceptional care when patients need it most.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.