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Secretarial Assistant - Audiology
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Audiologist
Job summary Great administration helps keep busy clinics running.
14 day(s) ago
Secretarial Assistant - Audiology
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Audiologist
Job summary Great administration helps keep busy clinics running.
14 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking to employ one full-time highly motivated, enthusiastic and values-driven assistant psychologist to join our Early Intervention in...
14 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking to employ one full-time highly motivated, enthusiastic and values-driven assistant psychologist to join our Early Intervention in...
14 day(s) ago
Research Physiotherapist/Nurse
Barts Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We are looking for a motivated person to join our established Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) research team at Barts Health NHS Trust.
14 day(s) ago
Research Physiotherapist/Nurse
Barts Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We are looking for a motivated person to join our established Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) research team at Barts Health NHS Trust.
14 day(s) ago
Band 6 Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist: Sutton H&C Community
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Community Neuro Occupational Therapist: Band 6, Sutton Health & Care The community Neuro team is looking for OT's with a passion to work with adu...
14 day(s) ago
Band 6 Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist: Sutton H&C Community
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Community Neuro Occupational Therapist: Band 6, Sutton Health & Care The community Neuro team is looking for OT's with a passion to work with adu...
14 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Primary Care Careers
North East England
GBP 0 - 13 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Two Rivers Medical Centre are looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical...
14 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Primary Care Careers
North East England
GBP 0 - 13 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Two Rivers Medical Centre are looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical...
14 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The North At Risk Mental State (ARMS) is advertising for an assistant psychologist (full time and 24 month fixed term contract) who will support...
14 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The North At Risk Mental State (ARMS) is advertising for an assistant psychologist (full time and 24 month fixed term contract) who will support...
14 day(s) ago
Specialist Therapy Assistant
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen within Integrated Care Team -Therapy for AfC Band 4 Specialist Therapy Assistant in the South and Ea...
14 day(s) ago
Specialist Therapy Assistant
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen within Integrated Care Team -Therapy for AfC Band 4 Specialist Therapy Assistant in the South and Ea...
14 day(s) ago
SARC Adult Counsellor
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Counsellor
Job summary The post holder will provide trauma informed therapeutic counselling services to adult clients within the context of a non judgemental and confid...
14 day(s) ago
SARC Adult Counsellor
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Counsellor
Job summary The post holder will provide trauma informed therapeutic counselling services to adult clients within the context of a non judgemental and confid...
14 day(s) ago
Principal Clinical Psychologist (8B)
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
Psychologist
Job summary Would you like to work alongside other friendly, enthusiastic and supportive psychological therapists in Adult Community Mental Health in Bolsove...
14 day(s) ago
Principal Clinical Psychologist (8B)
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
Psychologist
Job summary Would you like to work alongside other friendly, enthusiastic and supportive psychological therapists in Adult Community Mental Health in Bolsove...
14 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Ellern Mede Group
North East England
GBP 0 - 28,000 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Ellern Mede Barnet is excited to recruit an assistant psychologist skilled at working with young adults (18+ years) with eating disorders and com...
14 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Ellern Mede Group
North East England
GBP 0 - 28,000 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Ellern Mede Barnet is excited to recruit an assistant psychologist skilled at working with young adults (18+ years) with eating disorders and com...
14 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Northallerton CAMHS team for 12 months.
14 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Northallerton CAMHS team for 12 months.
14 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Assistant Psychologist Band 4 0.5 WTE - Fixed term until the end of November 2027. We are pleased to be able to advertise an Assistant Psychologi...
14 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Assistant Psychologist Band 4 0.5 WTE - Fixed term until the end of November 2027. We are pleased to be able to advertise an Assistant Psychologi...
14 day(s) ago
Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary The Oxford Sleep & Ventilation Service are a tertiary centre of excellence, supporting over 20,000 patients on Continuous Positive Airways Pressu...
15 day(s) ago
Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary The Oxford Sleep & Ventilation Service are a tertiary centre of excellence, supporting over 20,000 patients on Continuous Positive Airways Pressu...
15 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist MSK/Orthopaedics
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary A rare opportunity has arisen to join the OUH paediatric orthopaedic team in delivering specialist clinics, alongside the current Advanced Clinic...
15 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist MSK/Orthopaedics
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary A rare opportunity has arisen to join the OUH paediatric orthopaedic team in delivering specialist clinics, alongside the current Advanced Clinic...
15 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Band 7 - School
The Children's Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Counsellor
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our School Therapy Team.
15 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Band 7 - School
The Children's Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Counsellor
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our School Therapy Team.
15 day(s) ago
Assistant Physicist
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated assistant physicist to join our team of diagnostic radiology p...
15 day(s) ago
Assistant Physicist
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated assistant physicist to join our team of diagnostic radiology p...
15 day(s) ago
IR/CT Radiographer
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer to join our CT and Interventional Radiology Team at Charing Cross...
15 day(s) ago
IR/CT Radiographer
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer to join our CT and Interventional Radiology Team at Charing Cross...
15 day(s) ago
Senior Optometrist
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Optometrist/Optician
Job summary This one year Resident Optometrist post will give the successful applicant an opportunity to develop the core optometry skills of refraction (adu...
15 day(s) ago
Senior Optometrist
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Optometrist/Optician
Job summary This one year Resident Optometrist post will give the successful applicant an opportunity to develop the core optometry skills of refraction (adu...
15 day(s) ago
Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An opportunity for a Paediatric Respiratory Physiologits has become available on a one year fixed term contract.
15 day(s) ago
Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An opportunity for a Paediatric Respiratory Physiologits has become available on a one year fixed term contract.
15 day(s) ago
Cancer and Clinical Services Pharmacist
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are delighted to be recruiting for a pharmacist to work as part of our Clinical Pharmacy team at The Royal Marsden.
15 day(s) ago
Cancer and Clinical Services Pharmacist
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are delighted to be recruiting for a pharmacist to work as part of our Clinical Pharmacy team at The Royal Marsden.
15 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Dietitian
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Dietician
Job summary Are you experienced in oncology, keen to work within a very specialist oncology setting and enjoy multidisciplinary working?
15 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Dietitian
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Dietician
Job summary Are you experienced in oncology, keen to work within a very specialist oncology setting and enjoy multidisciplinary working?
15 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,262 - 36,027 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
15 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,262 - 36,027 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
15 day(s) ago
Health Care Assistant - SWISH
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Would you like to develop your clinical skills while supporting patients to access high-quality sexual health services?
15 day(s) ago
Health Care Assistant - SWISH
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Would you like to develop your clinical skills while supporting patients to access high-quality sexual health services?
15 day(s) ago
Band 6 Senior Oncology Dietitian
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Dietician
Job summary Join our friendly and supportive oncology dietetic team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, one of the UK's largest tertiary cancer centres.
15 day(s) ago
Band 6 Senior Oncology Dietitian
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Dietician
Job summary Join our friendly and supportive oncology dietetic team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, one of the UK's largest tertiary cancer centres.
15 day(s) ago
Nursing Associate- 30 hour/week-12 month Contract -GP Surgery
St. Andrew's House Medical Centre
North East England
GBP 16 - 24,960 per year
Aged Care Worker
Job summary Job Summary We are looking for a Nursing Associate to join our friendly GP Surgery based in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester (Tameside Area).
15 day(s) ago
Nursing Associate- 30 hour/week-12 month Contract -GP Surgery
St. Andrew's House Medical Centre
North East England
GBP 16 - 24,960 per year
Aged Care Worker
Job summary Job Summary We are looking for a Nursing Associate to join our friendly GP Surgery based in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester (Tameside Area).
15 day(s) ago
Secretarial Assistant - Audiology
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2449272
Job summary
Great administration helps keep busy clinics running.
Join our Audiology team at Peterborough City Hospital as a Secretarial Assistant. You'll provide essential administrative support, helping patients receive timely information and keeping their care moving.
If you have office experience, strong organisational skills and enjoy a varied, busy working day, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
From typing clinic letters and updating patient records to answering telephone enquiries, you'll help keep our busy service organised and responsive.
You'll manage competing priorities, ensure information is accurate and work closely with clinical and administrative colleagues to support the smooth running of our clinics.
About us
At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, every role contributes to patient care. Join a team where your administration skills make a difference, with training to help you develop your knowledge and confidence within Audiology.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
176-S-7917451-C
Job locations
Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone with previous secretarial or office experience who communicates clearly, pays attention to detail and can prioritise work to meet deadlines.
Youll bring a helpful, professional approach to patient enquiries and handle sensitive information with care. Previous NHS experience is desirable but not essential.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone with previous secretarial or office experience who communicates clearly, pays attention to detail and can prioritise work to meet deadlines.
Youll bring a helpful, professional approach to patient enquiries and handle sensitive information with care. Previous NHS experience is desirable but not essential.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level standard English Language at Grade A - C (or equivalent)
- Previous Secretarial/Office experience
- Demonstrate an understanding of customer care/ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
- Good standard of written and verbal communication at all levels
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to ensure deadlines are achieved
- Organisational skills and a flexible approach to work
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in Business Administration
- Experience of using MS Office, particularly MS Word and Outlook
- Experience of using Hospital systems
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level standard English Language at Grade A - C (or equivalent)
- Previous Secretarial/Office experience
- Demonstrate an understanding of customer care/ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
- Good standard of written and verbal communication at all levels
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to ensure deadlines are achieved
- Organisational skills and a flexible approach to work
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in Business Administration
- Experience of using MS Office, particularly MS Word and Outlook
- Experience of using Hospital systems
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
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2449253
Job summary
We are looking to employ one full-time highly motivated, enthusiastic and values-driven assistant psychologist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service for three months. The successful candidate will be a highly valued member of the team. Whilst in post, the successful candidates will receive weekly supervision from a qualified psychological professional, relevant clinical and research experience, and opportunities to further develop their understanding of clinical psychology within the NHS. Additional support structures will be available including peer support, supervision and an assistant psychologist buddy system.
This post is funded by NHS England for psychology graduates looking to gain relevant clinical experience, who may be unable to take on unpaid voluntary work. Existing routes to gain clinical experience can be challenging to navigate and can further disadvantage aspiring clinical psychologist psychology graduates who experience financial, educational or social barriers (FESB). Eligibility for the post is detailed below. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust is passionate about increasing diversity within the clinical psychology profession and is committed to making changes to improve access to the profession.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will join a busy EIP team, and work across our sites in Stockton (Wessx House) and Middlesbrough (Parkside Mental Health Resource Centre). The focus of the role is to support with the delivery and evaluation of a community engagement project focussed on enhancing the EIP service for racially marginalised communities in the local area. The project is linked to the Trusts Patient Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) actions. For more information on PCREF, please check the NHS England website. The post holder will have opportunities to shadow members of the multi-disciplinary team and get involved with direct clinical work linked to the project.
Interview
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is piloting virtual multiple mini-interviews using the SAMMI platform. Candidates who have been shortlisted for this vacancy may be invited to complete their interview using SAMMI. To complete your interview, you will be required to have access to laptop or computer with audio and video functionality. For more information on the SAMMI platform, please see the attached document Virtual Multiple Mini Interviews: applicant information. By applying for this post, you are agreeing to take part in an interview using SAMMI.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year (pro rata), per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
346-CORP-137-26
Job locations
Wessex House (Stockton) and Parkside Mental Health Resource Centre (Middlesbrough)
Falcon Ct, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton
TS18 3TX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please provide a supporting statement with your application using the following guidance:
1 A statement confirming how/that you meet the Academic and FESB criteria for the role:
Academic Criteria
Psychology BSc Degree with GBC
Have not had substantial (more than four weeks full time equivalent) assistant psychologist or research assistant experience
Have not started or completed a postgraduate training course (including PHDs)
Experience of FESB to entering the profession that may include (but is not limited too)
Identify as an under-represented group within the Clinical Psychology profession (e.g. ethnically minoritised background/BAME)
Unable to take on unpaid voluntary work due to additional caring responsibilities or personal circumstances
Do not have family support
Are a care leaver
Grew up in an area that has a low level of engagement in higher education (POLAR4 quintilehttps://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/data-and-analysis/young-participation-by-area/)
Have experienced discrimination in academia or in the profession
Family being on low income or receiving benefits
Receiving government grants whilst at university
Please note, you do not need to have experience of all the above financial, educational or social barriers to be eligible for the post. For further information, please see the attached TEWV Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Programme document.
2. A personal statement that answers the following questions (500 words maximum):
- Why you are interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology
- How your values and experiences have influenced you to be a suitable candidate for this post
- What you hope to gain from this post
Please note: There is no requirement to have prior clinical experience when applying for this post. Although you may wish to reflect on personal/lived experience, it is not a requirement that you do so. Please only include information in your application form that you feel comfortable to share.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Sponsorship may be available for this role in specific circumstances in line with Home Office regulations, where applicants were granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the immigration rules in place before 22 July 2025, and have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities Please provide a supporting statement with your application using the following guidance: 1 A statement confirming how/that you meet the Academic and FESB criteria for the role: Academic Criteria Psychology BSc Degree with GBC Have not had substantial (more than four weeks full time equivalent) assistant psychologist or research assistant experience Have not started or completed a postgraduate training course (including PHDs) Experience of FESB to entering the profession that may include (but is not limited too) Identify as an under-represented group within the Clinical Psychology profession (e.g. ethnically minoritised background/BAME) Unable to take on unpaid voluntary work due to additional caring responsibilities or personal circumstances Do not have family support Are a care leaver Grew up in an area that has a low level of engagement in higher education (POLAR4 quintilehttps://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/data-and-analysis/young-participation-by-area/) Have experienced discrimination in academia or in the profession Family being on low income or receiving benefits Receiving government grants whilst at university Please note, you do not need to have experience of all the above financial, educational or social barriers to be eligible for the post. For further information, please see the attached TEWV Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Programme document. 2. A personal statement that answers the following questions (500 words maximum): Why you are interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology How your values and experiences have influenced you to be a suitable candidate for this post What you hope to gain from this post Please note: There is no requirement to have prior clinical experience when applying for this post. Although you may wish to reflect on personal/lived experience, it is not a requirement that you do so. Please only include information in your application form that you feel comfortable to share. Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process. You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Sponsorship may be available for this role in specific circumstances in line with Home Office regulations, where applicants were granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the immigration rules in place before 22 July 2025, and have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
FESB
Essential
- Experience of Financial Educational or Social Barriers
Reflective Writing
Essential
- Reflects on values related to role
- Reflects on experiences related to role
Desirable
- Demonstrates awareness of Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- Demonstrates awareness of client group
- Demonstrates awareness of service evaluation and/or research
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in psychology Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society FESB Essential Experience of Financial Educational or Social Barriers Reflective Writing Essential Reflects on values related to role Reflects on experiences related to role Desirable Demonstrates awareness of Equality Diversity and Inclusion Demonstrates awareness of client group Demonstrates awareness of service evaluation and/or research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wessex House (Stockton) and Parkside Mental Health Resource Centre (Middlesbrough)
Falcon Ct, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton
TS18 3TX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wessex House (Stockton) and Parkside Mental Health Resource Centre (Middlesbrough)
Falcon Ct, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton
TS18 3TX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2449132
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated person to join our established Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) research team at Barts Health NHS Trust. This is a 1.0 WTE fixed-term role (12 months), open to registered Nurses and Physiotherapists.
The post holder will support the coordination and delivery of clinical research studies across the Trauma & Orthopaedic portfolio, ensuring safe and effective delivery in line with study protocols, ICH-GCP and Trust policies. The role involves working with patients and clinical teams to identify and recruit participants, obtain informed consent, coordinate study visits, and collect accurate clinical data, maintaining a high standard of patient-centred care throughout.
You will play a key role in delivering a varied portfolio of clinical research studies, working closely with patients and clinical teams to support recruitment, consent and study delivery. This is a patient-facing role where you will help ensure studies are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Main duties of the job
1. Supports the coordination and delivery of clinical research studies within the Trauma and Orthopaedic service, in line with study protocols, ICH-GCP and Trust policy
2. Identifies and recruits' patients to all Orthopaedic/MSK supported trials across inpatient and outpatient settings
3. Obtain informed consent and provide clear information to patients and carers
4. Co-ordinate study visits and ensure accurate data collection and documentation
5. Maintain study files and electronic data systems in line with regulatory requirements
6. Works collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support safe and s effective study delivery (provide expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical research protocols)
7. Contribute to delivery across wider portfolio and support cross site working
8. Share learning from research activity and contribute to improving research processes and pathways (Disseminates protocol information and research results to health care professionals by one-to-one teaching, written information and/or in-service education classes)
9. Demonstrates autonomy as well as the ability to collaborate within the clinical team in identifying and meeting the needs of the patient and his/her significant others during various stages of the healthcare continuum.
10. Develops programmes of care for patients participating in clinical research.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
259-8165549GSS-A
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The team works across the Royal London Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital and Newham University Hospital (BHOC Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre). You will be part of a well-established research team, with opportunities to contribute to studies across the wider research portfolio and work collaboratively with colleagues in the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and other specialties.
This is a varied role with opportunities to develop research skills, build relationships across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to improving how research is delivered across the Trust.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The team works across the Royal London Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital and Newham University Hospital (BHOC Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre). You will be part of a well-established research team, with opportunities to contribute to studies across the wider research portfolio and work collaboratively with colleagues in the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and other specialties.
This is a varied role with opportunities to develop research skills, build relationships across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to improving how research is delivered across the Trust.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification in nursing, physiotherapy or relevant field
- Registered healthcare professional (NMC or HCPC)
Desirable
- Prep for clinical educators' course or equivalent
- Research qualification
- Good Clinical Practice certification
- Basic statistical knowledge
- Possession of master's or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Relevant knowledge and experience of research delivery and/or clinical experience of MSK/Trauma/Orthopaedics
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Clinical trials experience
- Evidence that MSK/Ortho is area of speciality and expertise
- Demonstrable effective management of junior members of staff
- Experience of co-ordinating study set up
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of national research networks
- Relevant clinical knowledge
Desirable
- An understanding of Research Governance, EU Clinical Trials Directive and Good Clinical Practice and evidence of effective approaches to implementation.
Skills
Essential
- Proactive and self-motivated with ability to lead, motivate and empower others.
- Ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work independently on a number of projects.
- Ability to work in a multi professional arena
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including inter-personal, liaison and negotiating skills.
- Computer literacy.
Desirable
- Ability to lead and manage meetings effectively.
Other
Essential
- Ability to confront challenging issues taking a problem-solving approach.
- Demonstrate development and implementation of policies and procedures from initiation to completion
- Ability to produce clear, accurate written and verbal reports
- with patients and answer questions about clinical care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification in nursing, physiotherapy or relevant field
- Registered healthcare professional (NMC or HCPC)
Desirable
- Prep for clinical educators' course or equivalent
- Research qualification
- Good Clinical Practice certification
- Basic statistical knowledge
- Possession of master's or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Relevant knowledge and experience of research delivery and/or clinical experience of MSK/Trauma/Orthopaedics
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Clinical trials experience
- Evidence that MSK/Ortho is area of speciality and expertise
- Demonstrable effective management of junior members of staff
- Experience of co-ordinating study set up
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of national research networks
- Relevant clinical knowledge
Desirable
- An understanding of Research Governance, EU Clinical Trials Directive and Good Clinical Practice and evidence of effective approaches to implementation.
Skills
Essential
- Proactive and self-motivated with ability to lead, motivate and empower others.
- Ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work independently on a number of projects.
- Ability to work in a multi professional arena
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including inter-personal, liaison and negotiating skills.
- Computer literacy.
Desirable
- Ability to lead and manage meetings effectively.
Other
Essential
- Ability to confront challenging issues taking a problem-solving approach.
- Demonstrate development and implementation of policies and procedures from initiation to completion
- Ability to produce clear, accurate written and verbal reports
- with patients and answer questions about clinical care
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
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 6 Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist: Sutton H&C Community
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2449099
Job summary
Community Neuro Occupational Therapist: Band 6, Sutton Health & Care
The community Neuro team is looking for OT's with a passion to work with adult neuro clients .
The role is an opportunity to work in a Community MDT who truly support each other & work towards our vision 'Investing in our patient community, empowering them to live well'.
We work holistically, towards patient led goals, providing rehabilitation & intervention to maximise patient's potential. We are patient centred & specialists within our field, using evidence-based practice & investing in our staff, so they have the knowledge, skills & training to do this. We provide intervention based on clinical need, utilising each other's expertise & our rehabilitation assistants to maximise our intervention.
Visits take place in patients' homes, care homes & clinics, so staff need to be able to travel around the borough & work autonomously. Many of the team work part time/ flexibly; there is some degree of remote working. As a team we also feel it is important that we come together regularly for clinical support/supervision, development, communication .
These roles are the perfect opportunity for current band 5 or 6's who have had who has some experience & wish to further build on skills specifically in the specialty of Community Neuro therapy.
Main duties of the job
The Sutton Community Neuro therapy & Adult Speech & Language therapy service is a Multi disciplinary team offering specialist, comprehensive assessment & intervention.We work with adults in the Sutton area of South West London who have Neurological conditions.
The service has various pathways which enable us to deliver intervention to meet our patients' needs. Community Neuro provides intervention to Stroke survivors (including an Early Supported Discharge (ESD) response) and other complex Neuro conditions, such as PD, MS and MND.
The needs of our patients vary widely & our services offer rehabilitation, enablement & disability management interventions dependant on the patients' needs & goals.
We offer specialised multi-disciplinary therapy assessment & intervention to patients in order to promote quality of life & independence, by preventing inappropriate hospital stays, maximising rehabilitation, recovery, and self-management
Therapists are expected to work flexibility across the pathways.
About us
Sutton Health and Care is an innovative partnership of providers working across Sutton (GP Federation; Local Authority; Mental Health Trust and Acute Trust) to provide integrated services for the local community. As partners we have the exciting opportunity to put the shared vision for how health and care can be delivered into reality through the implementation of a service model for the provision of community services (adult and children) that truly integrates health and care, physical and mental health and primary and acute care.
We are committed to working with each other and commissioners to co-create a model which when implemented will transform the experience of the people who use services in Sutton and fit the vision of the Sutton Health and Care Plan and the national NHS Long Term Plan.
We firmly believe that the partnership will drive transformational change to the benefit of patients and the local health and care system, getting the system to deliver better person-centred outcomes and financial sustainability.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
343-8356842-AG
Job locations
Green Wrythe Lane Clinic
2nd Floor, 411a Green Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1JF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Occupational Therapy diploma or degree
- Registered with Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT)
- Membership of a relevant specialist section of RCOT
- Fieldwork Educators course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in neurology
- Post-graduate experience covering core areas such as; surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, neurology, Care of the Elderly, mentally health
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Previous community experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate on-going CPD
- Up to date with evidence based practice
- Effective written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to manage own case load
- Ability to manage own time
- Ability to work independently
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Basic splinting skills
- Experience of carrying out audits
- Experience in supervising Juniors / Assistants / Students
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility and able to cope with change
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- To be able to travel around the borough effectively & efficiently
Desirable
- Current Driving Licence
- Access to a car for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Occupational Therapy diploma or degree
- Registered with Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT)
- Membership of a relevant specialist section of RCOT
- Fieldwork Educators course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in neurology
- Post-graduate experience covering core areas such as; surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, neurology, Care of the Elderly, mentally health
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Previous community experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate on-going CPD
- Up to date with evidence based practice
- Effective written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to manage own case load
- Ability to manage own time
- Ability to work independently
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Basic splinting skills
- Experience of carrying out audits
- Experience in supervising Juniors / Assistants / Students
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility and able to cope with change
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- To be able to travel around the borough effectively & efficiently
Desirable
- Current Driving Licence
- Access to a car for work purposes
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
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Green Wrythe Lane Clinic
2nd Floor, 411a Green Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Green Wrythe Lane Clinic
2nd Floor, 411a Green Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2449060
Job summary
Two Rivers Medical Centre are looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role is offered on a part-time basis, for 28 - 30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out base-line observations such as pulse, oximetry, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels, recording findings accurately.
- Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines.
- Ensure that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
- Update patient health records.
- Ensure that medical supplies are in stock.
- Act as a chaperone where required.
- Assist GP during the performance of minor operations.
- Communicate with patients, relatives, and carers including providing valuable health promotion and education.
- New patient health checks.
The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
About us
As an employee of Two Rivers Medical Centre, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- Genuine responsibility from day one
- Work with a strong social purpose
- A competitive salary with increments based on professional development
- Membership of the NHS pension
- Support to guide your personal and professional development
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Working in a purpose built facility
- Working in the largest single site GP surgery in Suffolk
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing with continual years of NHS service
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.17 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
30122
Job locations
30 Woodbridge Rd East
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 5PB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC.
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
- Experience of working within a GP practice.
Experience
Essential
- Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
- Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC.
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
- Experience of working within a GP practice.
Experience
Essential
- Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy.
- Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
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
Primary Care Careers
Address
30 Woodbridge Rd East
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 5PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
30 Woodbridge Rd East
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 5PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Psychologist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2449052
Job summary
The North At Risk Mental State (ARMS) is advertising for an assistant psychologist (full time and 24 month fixed term contract) who will support the evaluation of the service, but will also be involved in assessment, monitoring of service users and some limited clinical work. The service will offer the systematic provision of multidisciplinary, and evidence-based bio-psychosocial interventions to those people who are at risk of developing psychosis. The postholder will work with colleagues and be under the supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist.
Main duties of the job
The ARMS service is an exciting and important service development that aims to provide interventions as early as possible to people who are help seeking and reporting symptoms that indicate a risk of transition to psychosis. Working alongside an experienced and highly motivated early intervention in psychosis team, you will be part of a relatively newly established ARMS service delivering the best possible practice in contemporary mental health care. Your job purpose will be to evaluate the impact of the service, including data collection and inputting, and interview service users. You will support the functioning of the service, including monitoring service users and alerting qualified clinicians if you think there has been a deterioration in their mental health. Some direct clinical work is likely, with you contributing to the assessment process and possibly supporting group work and other therapeutic work under the close supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
This post covers the Northumberland and North Tyneside Localities and you would be based at Benton View/Greenacre Ctr, working alongside the Early Intervention in Psychosis teams. The selection process involves formal interview and you will require Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced clearance before commencement of duties.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-310-AB-A
Job locations
Benton View
Forest Hall
NE12 7JJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking someone motivated, and excited by the prospect of helping set up a new service. You will be flexible to help support the service and need good skills in managing data.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 26th October026
Closing date : 9th November2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking someone motivated, and excited by the prospect of helping set up a new service. You will be flexible to help support the service and need good skills in managing data.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 26th October026
Closing date : 9th November2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience with client group relevant to post.
- Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
- Experience of providing individual or group interventions.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.
Desirable
- A high standard of report writing.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience with client group relevant to post.
- Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
- Experience of providing individual or group interventions.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.
Desirable
- A high standard of report writing.
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
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Benton View
Forest Hall
NE12 7JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Benton View
Forest Hall
NE12 7JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Therapy Assistant
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448997
Job summary
An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen within Integrated Care Team -Therapy for AfC Band 4 Specialist Therapy Assistant in the South and East of Sheffield. The team is based in the community.
The Team assess and treat people referred from various sources: the Hospital, GPs, District Nurses, other Health and Social Care teams. ICT Therapy treat people from the age of 16 to older adults with a variety of conditions and therapy needs in their home environment.
Main duties of the job
Specialist Therapy Assistants work with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, to carry out assessments and manage their own patient caseload. They are supported by the team and have regular training and supervision.
The successful applicant will be expected to have relevant experience working as a Therapy Assistant in rehabilitation (in the Community Setting), have NVQ III in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or Health and Social Care (with therapy specific units) or the equivalent experience.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a maximum period of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
190-3069-DIR
Job locations
Lightwood House
Lightwood Lane
Sheffield
S8 8BG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of formal education to diploma level or equivalent knowledge with achievement of core literacy and numeracy skills.
- Level III NVQ in diagnostic and therapeutic support/ Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning supported by evidence in the format of a personal development file.
Desirable
- Later Life Training qualification or equivalent experience
- IT training/qualification to ECDL level or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- In order to undertake the duties of the post it is expected the successful candidate will have relevant experience of working as a therapy assistant with both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience at Band 3 level in a community setting.
- To have worked with patients who have a range of mobility, balance, and long-term conditions.
- To have managed own clinical caseload and worked independently of a qualified therapist.
- Experience of liaising with other agencies, services, and professional colleagues.
- Experience as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of coaching/ mentoring/training of other staff.
- Knowledge of the duty of, and the STH's policy regarding confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
- To have knowledge of health and social care policies relating to the care of older people.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate skills in assessment planning and implementing treatment programmes. To have completed un-complicated mobility and functional assessments.
- Able to adopt effective coping strategies and demonstrate the ability to motivate people.
- Able to demonstrate prioritisation skills, the ability to manage own workload independently.
- Awareness and experience of using reflective practice.
- Moving and handling skills.
- Basic computer skills to use e-mail, internet and Word.
- Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid UK driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
- Innovative and flexible approach.
- Awareness of cultural diversity.
Desirable
- Computer literate.
- To be able to take baseline observations
- Experience of delegating work to other staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of formal education to diploma level or equivalent knowledge with achievement of core literacy and numeracy skills.
- Level III NVQ in diagnostic and therapeutic support/ Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning supported by evidence in the format of a personal development file.
Desirable
- Later Life Training qualification or equivalent experience
- IT training/qualification to ECDL level or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- In order to undertake the duties of the post it is expected the successful candidate will have relevant experience of working as a therapy assistant with both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience at Band 3 level in a community setting.
- To have worked with patients who have a range of mobility, balance, and long-term conditions.
- To have managed own clinical caseload and worked independently of a qualified therapist.
- Experience of liaising with other agencies, services, and professional colleagues.
- Experience as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of coaching/ mentoring/training of other staff.
- Knowledge of the duty of, and the STH's policy regarding confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
- To have knowledge of health and social care policies relating to the care of older people.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate skills in assessment planning and implementing treatment programmes. To have completed un-complicated mobility and functional assessments.
- Able to adopt effective coping strategies and demonstrate the ability to motivate people.
- Able to demonstrate prioritisation skills, the ability to manage own workload independently.
- Awareness and experience of using reflective practice.
- Moving and handling skills.
- Basic computer skills to use e-mail, internet and Word.
- Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid UK driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
- Innovative and flexible approach.
- Awareness of cultural diversity.
Desirable
- Computer literate.
- To be able to take baseline observations
- Experience of delegating work to other staff.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lightwood House
Lightwood Lane
Sheffield
S8 8BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lightwood House
Lightwood Lane
Sheffield
S8 8BG
United Kingdom
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SARC Adult Counsellor
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448984
Job summary
The post holder will provide trauma informed therapeutic counselling services to adult clients within the context of a non judgemental and confidential service and in accordance with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework.
The post holder will contribute to the development; evaluation and quality standards of the SARC counselling service.
The post holder may be required to deliver training across Greater Manchester.
The post holder will undertake specific administration duties related to the counselling services including contracting; user feedback and activity data.
The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard.
The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Main duties of the job
As the busiest SARC in the UK, we provide an integrated service of forensic medical and therapeutic medical assessment, support and therapy services to adults and children of any gender and of any age. Our aftercare service delivers specialist sexual violence support, ISVA and therapeutic services throughout Greater Manchester.
An exciting and significant opportunity has arisen for SARC to recruit a specialist counsellor to deliver trauma focused therapy to adult clients who have experienced sexual violence. Highly motivated and resourceful you will have experience of working with clients who have experienced sexual violence and a sound knowledge of offering therapy to clients with post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, gained ideally in a multidisciplinary or healthcare environment.
You will be familiar with managing your own caseload, ensuring you maintain a client centred, trauma informed ethos in a pressurised multidisciplinary service. You will be comfortable working independently including delivering interventions face to face and via the phone and video based platforms and willing to collaborate with your colleagues as you support one-another to deliver a high quality service.
The posts will be offered on a permanent basis for 22.5 hours a week, and will require some evening work up to 7pm.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum(pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
349-SHCG-8350590-RL4
Job locations
St Mary's SARC, St Mary's Hospital
Peter Mount Building
Manchester
M13 0HY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
What is a DBS Check?
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:
Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.
Who Needs a DBS Check
Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.
The Costs for a DBS
At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.
For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december
DBS Update Service
Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent presentation skills
- Highly motivated
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Ability to utilise counselling supervision effectively
Desirable
- IT/Word processing skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling/CBT or single model core training (eg PCA) plus post qualification training in other models
Desirable
- Qualification in trauma focused CBT or EMDR or other evidence based therapy
- Qualification in telephone counselling
- Qualification in working with adults or children with learning disability
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working therapeutically with victims of sexual violence
- Demonstrable knowledge of trauma focused, evidence based interventions and experience of working with psychological trauma
- Understanding/experience of counselling research and application to practice
- In depth knowledge of issues relating to rape and sexual assault/child sexual abuse
- Understanding of and working within BACP ethical framework
- Experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Experience of teaching/delivering training to a wide range of audiences
- Experience of assessing the needs of a wide range of children affected by sexual violence, including those displaying harmful sexual behaviour
- Experience of working therapeutically with people with learning difficulties
- Qualification in trauma focused CBT or EMDR
- Qualification and experience of delivering therapy groups.
Registration
Essential
- Registered member of the BACP
Desirable
- BACP Accreditation
Person Specification Skills Essential Ability to prioritise workload Excellent written and verbal communication Excellent presentation skills Highly motivated Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team Ability to utilise counselling supervision effectively Desirable IT/Word processing skills Qualifications Essential Diploma in Integrative Counselling/CBT or single model core training (eg PCA) plus post qualification training in other models Desirable Qualification in trauma focused CBT or EMDR or other evidence based therapy Qualification in telephone counselling Qualification in working with adults or children with learning disability Knowledge and experience Essential Demonstrable experience working therapeutically with victims of sexual violence Demonstrable knowledge of trauma focused, evidence based interventions and experience of working with psychological trauma Understanding/experience of counselling research and application to practice In depth knowledge of issues relating to rape and sexual assault/child sexual abuse Understanding of and working within BACP ethical framework Experience of working with children and young people Desirable Experience of teaching/delivering training to a wide range of audiences Experience of assessing the needs of a wide range of children affected by sexual violence, including those displaying harmful sexual behaviour Experience of working therapeutically with people with learning difficulties Qualification in trauma focused CBT or EMDR Qualification and experience of delivering therapy groups. Registration Essential Registered member of the BACP Desirable BACP Accreditation
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
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Mary's SARC, St Mary's Hospital
Peter Mount Building
Manchester
M13 0HY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Mary's SARC, St Mary's Hospital
Peter Mount Building
Manchester
M13 0HY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Principal Clinical Psychologist (8B)
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448947
Job summary
Would you like to work alongside other friendly, enthusiastic and supportive psychological therapists in Adult Community Mental Health in Bolsover in Derbyshire? We are looking for a Principal Clinical Psychologist, Band 8B to provide cover for a maternity leave in the North County area of Derbyshire, based in Bolsover. This role is 22.5 hours (3 days per week) for 54 weeks, commencing in January or sooner.
Our team of Psychologists & Psychological therapists are passionate about developing services that create meaningful change based on lived experience, so that people flourish, feel connected and empowered to pursue their aspirations.
We warmly welcome enquiries for a chat about options and your interests.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to provide individual and group clinical work jointly with your colleagues. You will also promote psychological ideas by offering advice and consultation in addition to supervision and training to colleagues, multi-disciplinary practitioners, the wider organisation and contribute to service development. As a senior psychological clinician, you will also be providing leadership, supervision and management roles across the North County as well as providing clinical work in the Bolsover locality.
We support and develop our staff to work with complexity, for example, by access to training resources to support your work. We offer specialist clinical supervision 1:1 or in facilitated groups e.g. CFT, complex trauma and dissociation supervision.
Working in our friendly care group of Psychology and Psychological Therapies, you will be well supported in CPD opportunities. Our team report feeling valued and supported working in a service focused on staff well-being and development, and service transformation.
About us
You will be based in the Bolsover Adult CMHT, joining a dynamic group of over 260 staff in our care group of Psychology & Psychological Therapies. We are committed to our compassionate framework within which your development and well-being will be nurtured. You will be joining us at a time of exciting, innovative and values based transformation as we develop and progress our services to deliver place based and needs led integrated care across our localities, with trauma informed and trauma sensitive practice at the forefront of these developments.
This is an exciting transformational time for us in developing our services with our focus on 'Living Well' Community Mental Health Framework changes and developing trauma-informed care in our CMHTs: transformation movements with collaboration, lived experience and compassionate relationships at their core and in which Psychological Services have a pivotal role.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
54 weeks
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
383-SPE-7913-26
Job locations
The Old Vicarage, Bolsover
High Street
Bolsover
S44 6HF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the B.P.S., and giving eligibility for Chartered status of B.P.S.
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC
- Post qualification training in supervision of other psychologists
- Significant post qualification specialist training/experience in assessment and intervention to people with complex, severe and enduring mental health / psychological problems
- Specialist training across a range of relevant adult mental health presentations
Desirable
- Post qualification training in a therapy model
- Post qualification training in supervision of other psychologists
- Specialist accredited psychotherapy training for complex presentations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems in a broad range of settings
- Experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist including at a highly specialist level (usually for a minimum of four years, including two years at a highly specialised level)
- Substantial experience working with a wide variety of clients with complex presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
- Clear commitment to developing a specialist area of expertise relevant to the post through significant training, personal study, experience and/or research
Desirable
- Expertise and interest in a specialist area relevant to adult mental health
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the B.P.S., and giving eligibility for Chartered status of B.P.S.
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC
- Post qualification training in supervision of other psychologists
- Significant post qualification specialist training/experience in assessment and intervention to people with complex, severe and enduring mental health / psychological problems
- Specialist training across a range of relevant adult mental health presentations
Desirable
- Post qualification training in a therapy model
- Post qualification training in supervision of other psychologists
- Specialist accredited psychotherapy training for complex presentations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems in a broad range of settings
- Experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist including at a highly specialist level (usually for a minimum of four years, including two years at a highly specialised level)
- Substantial experience working with a wide variety of clients with complex presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
- Clear commitment to developing a specialist area of expertise relevant to the post through significant training, personal study, experience and/or research
Desirable
- Expertise and interest in a specialist area relevant to adult mental health
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
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Old Vicarage, Bolsover
High Street
Bolsover
S44 6HF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Old Vicarage, Bolsover
High Street
Bolsover
S44 6HF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448945
Job summary
Ellern Mede Barnet is excited to recruit an assistant psychologist skilled at working with young adults (18+ years) with eating disorders and complex co-morbid presentations e.g. ASC, complex trauma, emerging EUPD, depression, OCD and self-harm. You will be well-supported in an established and valued role, working within the multi-disciplinary team and alongside colleagues in the psychological therapies team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing time limited, focused psychological interventions, including 1-1 sessions and co-facilitating groups, and work in a psychologically informed way alongside other members of the psychology team and wider MDT. There will be opportunities to contribute to staff training and support for ward staff, as well as involvement in routine outcome monitoring and service evaluations under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organisational skills, and an outstanding ability to build positive working relationships with patients, carers and colleagues. The main clinical duties will include:
- To undertake protocol based psychological assessments as appropriate, including neuropsychological tests, psychometric assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews as directed by a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological interventions (e.g. informed by principles of CBT, DBT or PBS for eating disorders and co-morbidities such as autism, trauma, OCD, emotional dysregulation, self-harm and behaviour that challenge) under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the preparation of CPA and other reports under the guidance of a qualified psychologist.
About us
Ellern Mede is a leading specialist mental healthcare provider, offering tailored care for individuals of all ages (8+). With over 25 years of dedicated service, Ellern Mede is recognised for its positive outcomes and ability to provide personalised care for individuals with severe and complex mental health needs. Alongside our recognised expertise in eating disorders, we support people with a range of complex and co-occurring needs. We take a holistic approach, shaping care to support the individual's long-term recovery and independence. We work nationally and internationally with NHS commissioners, insurers, overseas governments, and private funders to provide bespoke inpatient placements.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28,000 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1793006470-1HPZ4
Job locations
Barnet
EN5 5EE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ellern Mede Barnet is excited to recruit an assistant psychologist skilled at working with young adults (18+ years) with eating disorders and complex co-morbid presentations e.g. ASC, complex trauma, emerging EUPD, depression, OCD and self-harm. You will be well-supported in an established and valued role, working within the multi-disciplinary team and alongside colleagues in the psychological therapies team. The post requires at least a 2:1 degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. This role is for a 1-year fixed-term position, with the option to extend to two years. The post will suit an enthusiastic and motivated psychology graduate, ideally with previous experience as an assistant psychologist or post graduate clinical experience in the NHS, who can show an ability to work well within an inpatient, multi-disciplinary team with patients with eating disorders and complex co-morbid presentations.
The post holder will be responsible for providing time limited, focused psychological interventions, including 1-1 sessions and co-facilitating groups, and work in a psychologically informed way alongside other members of the psychology team and wider MDT. There will be opportunities to contribute to staff training and support for ward staff, as well as involvement in routine outcome monitoring and service evaluations under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organisational skills, and an outstanding ability to build positive working relationships with patients, carers and colleagues.
Company Benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ellern Mede Barnet is excited to recruit an assistant psychologist skilled at working with young adults (18+ years) with eating disorders and complex co-morbid presentations e.g. ASC, complex trauma, emerging EUPD, depression, OCD and self-harm. You will be well-supported in an established and valued role, working within the multi-disciplinary team and alongside colleagues in the psychological therapies team. The post requires at least a 2:1 degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. This role is for a 1-year fixed-term position, with the option to extend to two years. The post will suit an enthusiastic and motivated psychology graduate, ideally with previous experience as an assistant psychologist or post graduate clinical experience in the NHS, who can show an ability to work well within an inpatient, multi-disciplinary team with patients with eating disorders and complex co-morbid presentations.
The post holder will be responsible for providing time limited, focused psychological interventions, including 1-1 sessions and co-facilitating groups, and work in a psychologically informed way alongside other members of the psychology team and wider MDT. There will be opportunities to contribute to staff training and support for ward staff, as well as involvement in routine outcome monitoring and service evaluations under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organisational skills, and an outstanding ability to build positive working relationships with patients, carers and colleagues.
Company Benefits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have an accredited degree in psychology (2:1 or above) or completion of an approved conversion course with the British Psychological Society.
- Eligible for graduate membership with the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further postgraduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
- Record of peer-reviewed publications
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist (either in a paid or voluntary capacity)
- Previous experience in clinical settings working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Knowledge of basic statistics.
- Experience of using data bases and data analysis.
Desirable
- Experience working with eating disorders, forensic settings, personality disorders, challenging and high-risk behaviour
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have an accredited degree in psychology (2:1 or above) or completion of an approved conversion course with the British Psychological Society.
- Eligible for graduate membership with the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further postgraduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
- Record of peer-reviewed publications
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist (either in a paid or voluntary capacity)
- Previous experience in clinical settings working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Knowledge of basic statistics.
- Experience of using data bases and data analysis.
Desirable
- Experience working with eating disorders, forensic settings, personality disorders, challenging and high-risk behaviour
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Ellern Mede Group
Address
Barnet
EN5 5EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)
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Ellern Mede Group
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EN5 5EE
United Kingdom
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Assistant Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448941
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Northallerton CAMHS team for 12 months.
Supervised by a Clinical Psychologist and Principal Psychologist, the successful candidate will work alongside a supportive, innovative and collaborative multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality and timely evidence-based care to young people in the community. The team offers assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a range of mental health presentations including ADHD.
Work may include but not exclusive to - 1:1 therapeutic work, group work, ADHD Pathway elements, co-creation and service involvement input, training and use of psychological assessment tools
Applicants must have a degree in Psychology and be eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Sponsorship may be available for this role in specific circumstances in line with Home Office regulations, where applicants were granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the immigration rules in place before 22 July 2025, and have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. VisitImmigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in supporting the provision of psychologically informed care and psychological interventions through direct and indirect clinical activities. This will include attendance at multidisciplinary meetings, contribution to psychological assessment and formulation, developing support plans, non-pharmacological interventions, groups and evaluation of outcomes.
We have a commitment to staff development and have an excellent track record for developing our psychology workforce. Successful candidates will have good communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate empathy towards our client group.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy's Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYC-083-26-A
Job locations
North Moor House
North Moor Road
Northallerton
DL6 2FG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We will support you by providing a positive working experience within our teams and service, with the commitment of giving you access to opportunities that will be essential in your professional development. Furthermore, you will receive robust supervision and appraisal, talent management and access to training opportunities.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will lead the way as a role model within the team, demonstrating compassion. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive and flexible, having the ability to work on their own initiative and be able to communicate with internal and external agencies relevant to patient care. You must be able to demonstrate best practice in mental health service delivery.
Our team is compassionate, inclusive, and committed working together to provide excellent care.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We will support you by providing a positive working experience within our teams and service, with the commitment of giving you access to opportunities that will be essential in your professional development. Furthermore, you will receive robust supervision and appraisal, talent management and access to training opportunities.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will lead the way as a role model within the team, demonstrating compassion. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive and flexible, having the ability to work on their own initiative and be able to communicate with internal and external agencies relevant to patient care. You must be able to demonstrate best practice in mental health service delivery.
Our team is compassionate, inclusive, and committed working together to provide excellent care.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology.
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services
- Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating sensitive information
- Experience of work interacting with the public
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
- An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
- Demonstrate an awareness of confidentiality within healthcare
- Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
- Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
Desirable
- Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
- Experience working with people with mental health distress, learning disabilities or neurodiversity (paid or voluntary)
- Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation
- Experience using statistical software packages e.g. R Studio.
- Experience of using psychometric assessments.
- Awareness of increasing access to psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
- An ability to apply psychological knowledge to the population described in the job advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology.
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services
- Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating sensitive information
- Experience of work interacting with the public
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
- An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
- Demonstrate an awareness of confidentiality within healthcare
- Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
- Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
Desirable
- Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
- Experience working with people with mental health distress, learning disabilities or neurodiversity (paid or voluntary)
- Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation
- Experience using statistical software packages e.g. R Studio.
- Experience of using psychometric assessments.
- Awareness of increasing access to psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
- An ability to apply psychological knowledge to the population described in the job advert
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Moor House
North Moor Road
Northallerton
DL6 2FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Moor House
North Moor Road
Northallerton
DL6 2FG
United Kingdom
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Assistant Psychologist
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448912
Job summary
Assistant Psychologist Band 4 0.5 WTE - Fixed term until the end of November 2027.
We are pleased to be able to advertise an Assistant Psychologist post in our Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU) based at the UHNM acute hospital. The ACCU has undergone significant expansion of its MDT rehabilitation across the care pathway, to include In-patients, ward follow up, and an out-patient clinic. The expansion includes the provision of psychology for patients, staff wellbeing and support for families/ carers.
This transformation has enabled the development of our specialist Critical Care Psychology Team. This includes a Consultant Psychologist, Principal Psychologists, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Psychologists.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated assistant psychologist to support the delivery of psychological services across the care pathway.
Core features of the role will include:
- Providing structured interventions to manage low mood and anxiety under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Psychologist
- Provision of psycho-education to patients identified as being at risk of future psychological distress
- Administration and evaluation of appropriate assessment and screening tools and outcome measures
- Assistance with service development and evaluation
Previous experience of working with adults with physical or mental health problems is essential. Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the agreed Specialty, across all sectors of care; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist or Psychological Therapist, working independently according to a plan agreed with the supervisor and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
About us
As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.
We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.
We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.
The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
14 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
232-SPL-8312587
Job locations
Bennett Centre / UHNM
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the clinical supervision of a qualified psychologist or Psychological Therapist, undertakes assessments of mental health, psychological status and function, personality, beliefs, attitudes, behaviour, emotional function, other relevant psychological characteristics and dimensions and factors relevant to the development, maintenance and understanding of the clients difficulties, using standardised psychometric instruments, protocol based assessment tools, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and structured and semi-structured interviews as required. Utilises assessment techniques directly with clients and collects information from family members and others involved in the clients care as appropriate.
Assists team members in the scoring, analysis, interpretation and reporting of psychological assessments undertaken with clients and others.
Under the clinical supervision of a qualified professional psychologist or Psychological Therapist , assists in the formulation of the clients difficulties and in the planning and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of the clients problems in community and in-patient/residential settings.
Under the clinical supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist or Psychological Therapist, delivers therapeutic interventions developed or guided by the qualified psychologist or otherwise defined by protocol, for individual clients and for families, including, for example, planned programmes of CBT or cognitive rehabilitation or other appropriate psychological interventions.
Under the clinical supervision of a qualified psychologist or Psychological Therapist, assists in the planning, development, coordination and delivery of therapeutic groups, including for example group approaches to the management of anxiety, stress, or emotional regulation or cognitive rehabilitation, and other protocol based group interventions. Acts as co-therapist with qualified psychologist, other Assistant Psychologist or other designated clinician and as appropriate runs group in accordance with agreed protocol.
When completing clinical duties, receives, obtains and communicates complex and sensitive clinical and personal information, sometimes in circumstances where there may be constraints on the motivation, cooperation, understanding or acceptance of the service users involved or their families.
Assists in the promotion of a psychologically informed approach to the understanding and management of the problems and needs of all clients within the service area covered.
Under the clinical supervision and guidance of a qualified psychologist or Psychological Therapist, collaborates with other members of the MDT in case and care reviews and other relevant clinical systems applying in inpatient, day patient or outpatient settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the clinical supervision of a qualified psychologist or Psychological Therapist, undertakes assessments of mental health, psychological status and function, personality, beliefs, attitudes, behaviour, emotional function, other relevant psychological characteristics and dimensions and factors relevant to the development, maintenance and understanding of the clients difficulties, using standardised psychometric instruments, protocol based assessment tools, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and structured and semi-structured interviews as required. Utilises assessment techniques directly with clients and collects information from family members and others involved in the clients care as appropriate.
Assists team members in the scoring, analysis, interpretation and reporting of psychological assessments undertaken with clients and others.
Under the clinical supervision of a qualified professional psychologist or Psychological Therapist , assists in the formulation of the clients difficulties and in the planning and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of the clients problems in community and in-patient/residential settings.
Under the clinical supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist or Psychological Therapist, delivers therapeutic interventions developed or guided by the qualified psychologist or otherwise defined by protocol, for individual clients and for families, including, for example, planned programmes of CBT or cognitive rehabilitation or other appropriate psychological interventions.
Under the clinical supervision of a qualified psychologist or Psychological Therapist, assists in the planning, development, coordination and delivery of therapeutic groups, including for example group approaches to the management of anxiety, stress, or emotional regulation or cognitive rehabilitation, and other protocol based group interventions. Acts as co-therapist with qualified psychologist, other Assistant Psychologist or other designated clinician and as appropriate runs group in accordance with agreed protocol.
When completing clinical duties, receives, obtains and communicates complex and sensitive clinical and personal information, sometimes in circumstances where there may be constraints on the motivation, cooperation, understanding or acceptance of the service users involved or their families.
Assists in the promotion of a psychologically informed approach to the understanding and management of the problems and needs of all clients within the service area covered.
Under the clinical supervision and guidance of a qualified psychologist or Psychological Therapist, collaborates with other members of the MDT in case and care reviews and other relevant clinical systems applying in inpatient, day patient or outpatient settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Professional Registration
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work with people with mental health problems or disabilities, or other relevant problems or disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, organic impairment).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Professional Registration
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work with people with mental health problems or disabilities, or other relevant problems or disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, organic impairment).
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
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Address
Bennett Centre / UHNM
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Address
Bennett Centre / UHNM
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
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Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448856
Job summary
The Oxford Sleep & Ventilation Service are a tertiary centre of excellence, supporting over 20,000 patients on Continuous Positive Airways Pressure (CPAP) and around 1500 on long term ventilation and airway clearance needs.
We are looking for a Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our fantastic multi-disciplinary team for 12 month maternity secondment in delivering safe and effective care to patients in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties.
Main duties of the job
Performs specialist assessment of patients, including those with highly complex presentations and formulates appropriate treatment plans, which are carried out as an autonomous practitioner.
To work in a variety of healthcare settings including, outpatient, inpatient and domiciliary outreach.
Assists in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior and junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and other MDT members.
Assists the team leaders (Lead Specialist Physiotherapist) in the operational management and overall development of the service, deputising as required.
Participates in evidence based projects and assists in the implementation of changes within the service and the setting and monitoring of standards of practice.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-MRC-8226903-B6
Job locations
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Churchill Hospital
Old Road
Headington
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Clinical:
1. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own professional activities.
2. To undertake the specialist assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations. To use clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence based practice and advanced expertise to determine appropriate interventions
3. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions.
4. To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans.
5. To be responsible for own patient care plans and to be consulted frequently for specialist advice and guidance by junior team members and other health care professionals.
6. To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively.
7. To be highly competent in assessing a wide range of cardio-respiratory conditions based on specialist theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, often in situations where conflicting evidence is present.
8. To be highly skilled in a diversity of assessment and treatment skills within the specialty of Sleep and Ventilation including non-invasive and invasive ventilation, advanced cough management, airway clearance strategies and continuous positive airways pressure.
Management:
- To assist the Lead Specialist Physiotherapist and Lead Respiratory Physiologist in ensuring that quality standards and effectiveness of patient care are continually improved.
- To deputise for the Lead Specialist Physiotherapist and Lead Respiratory Physiologist in the day-to-day operational management of the service.
- To assist the Lead Specialist Physiotherapist and Lead Respiratory Physiologist to ensure competent use, repair and maintenance reporting of the various devices used within the Oxford Sleep and Ventilation Service and that designated staff attain competency prior to use.
- To comply with all Trust policies and procedures and Health and Safety at Work Act, including adherence to Universal Precautions and Infection Control measures.
- To attend mandatory fire, manual handling and resuscitation training on an annual basis and be familiar with local procedures within speciality areas of work, and ensure that staff within the team are aware of their responsibilities.
- To participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme, both as appraisee and appraiser.
- To attend and be an active participant in departmental staff meetings.
- To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system for own clinical caseload and assist the Lead Specialist Physiotherapist and Lead Respiratory Physiologist in ensuring that other staff and student physiotherapists are maintaining the safe standards within the service.
Education:
1. To assist in the provision of specialised teaching to small and large groups, for example, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, carers, students and hospice staff.
2. To be responsible for own personal and professional development and keep abreast of new clinical practices in cardio-respiratory physiotherapy in general and Sleep and Ventilation specifically. To attend and contribute to external courses, meetings and conferences as appropriate.
3. To maintain a CPD portfolio reflecting personal and professional development and ensure all members of designated team have a comprehensive performance plan, in accordance with HCPC code of conduct and standards.
Research and audit:
1. To participate in the departments ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/evaluation projects in areas relevant to the clinical field.
2. To assist in the supervision of evidence based projects for rotational staff.
3. To keep abreast of evidenced based practice in Respiratory Medicine and Long Term Ventilation, and appropriate conditions through relevant reading, attendance at in-service training, external courses.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details. Clinical: 1. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own professional activities. 2. To undertake the specialist assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations. To use clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence based practice and advanced expertise to determine appropriate interventions 3. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions. 4. To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans. 5. To be responsible for own patient care plans and to be consulted frequently for specialist advice and guidance by junior team members and other health care professionals. 6. To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively. 7. To be highly competent in assessing a wide range of cardio-respiratory conditions based on specialist theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, often in situations where conflicting evidence is present. 8. To be highly skilled in a diversity of assessment and treatment skills within the specialty of Sleep and Ventilation including non-invasive and invasive ventilation, advanced cough management, airway clearance strategies and continuous positive airways pressure. Management: To assist the Lead Specialist Physiotherapist and Lead Respiratory Physiologist in ensuring that quality standards and effectiveness of patient care are continually improved. To deputise for the Lead Specialist Physiotherapist and Lead Respiratory Physiologist in the day-to-day operational management of the service. To assist the Lead Specialist Physiotherapist and Lead Respiratory Physiologist to ensure competent use, repair and maintenance reporting of the various devices used within the Oxford Sleep and Ventilation Service and that designated staff attain competency prior to use. To comply with all Trust policies and procedures and Health and Safety at Work Act, including adherence to Universal Precautions and Infection Control measures. To attend mandatory fire, manual handling and resuscitation training on an annual basis and be familiar with local procedures within speciality areas of work, and ensure that staff within the team are aware of their responsibilities. To participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme, both as appraisee and appraiser. To attend and be an active participant in departmental staff meetings. To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system for own clinical caseload and assist the Lead Specialist Physiotherapist and Lead Respiratory Physiologist in ensuring that other staff and student physiotherapists are maintaining the safe standards within the service. Education: 1. To assist in the provision of specialised teaching to small and large groups, for example, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, carers, students and hospice staff. 2. To be responsible for own personal and professional development and keep abreast of new clinical practices in cardio-respiratory physiotherapy in general and Sleep and Ventilation specifically. To attend and contribute to external courses, meetings and conferences as appropriate. 3. To maintain a CPD portfolio reflecting personal and professional development and ensure all members of designated team have a comprehensive performance plan, in accordance with HCPC code of conduct and standards. Research and audit: 1. To participate in the departments ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/evaluation projects in areas relevant to the clinical field. 2. To assist in the supervision of evidence based projects for rotational staff. 3. To keep abreast of evidenced based practice in Respiratory Medicine and Long Term Ventilation, and appropriate conditions through relevant reading, attendance at in-service training, external courses.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc Hons)
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Minimum 5 years NHS experience
- Post-graduate / Further learning in relevant field
- Minimum 2 years experience in respiratory medicine specialty
- Membership with relevant professional body i.e ACPRC
Person Specification Professional Registration Essential Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc Hons) HCPC Registration Desirable Minimum 5 years NHS experience Post-graduate / Further learning in relevant field Minimum 2 years experience in respiratory medicine specialty Membership with relevant professional body i.e ACPRC
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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Churchill Hospital
Old Road
Headington
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Churchill Hospital
Old Road
Headington
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
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https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist MSK/Orthopaedics
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448852
Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen to join the OUH paediatric orthopaedic team in delivering specialist clinics, alongside the current Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Due to a research secondment, this post offers two days per week working in the Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), Ponseti, MSK, and casting clinics at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.
The successful candidate will work within the NOC paediatric orthopaedic physiotherapy team, gaining acute outpatient orthopaedic skills.
- The post would suit somebody with a solid background in paediatric orthopaedics and MSK, with preferably some prior experience of Ponseti and DDH, who is looking to extend their skills in a tertiary setting. Experience of clinical audit and service development within children's orthopaedics would be advantageous. The degree of clinical autonomy will depend on experience; we welcome further enquiries from suitable candidates.
Main duties of the job
JOB STATEMENT
To support the delivery of the Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) and CTEV (Congenital Talipes Equinovarus) Ponseti service, alongside the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Paediatric Orthopaedics.
To deliver clinical care within the Children's Orthopaedic / MSK team at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre as required. This might include CTEV, DDH, pre- and post- op casting and physiotherapy for a range of MSK & orthopaedic conditions, including normal variants and serial casting.
To be committed to cross-site working, including Stoke Mandeville Hospital, if required.
To undertake the supervision, and support of registrant and non-registrant Physiotherapy staff.
To maintain an accurate record of all children under the care of the paediatric orthopaedic and MSK service, adhering to all legal and GDPR requirements for the safe storage of confidential information.
To champion all aspects of evidence-based practice and quality assurance in the paediatric MSK & Orthopaedic service, and participate in research and audit as required.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
321-NOTSS-7761053-B7-A
Job locations
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Windmill Road
Oxford
OX3 7HE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver clinical care within the Childrens Orthopaedic / MSK team at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre as required. This might include CTEV, DDH, pre- and post- op casting and physiotherapy for a range of MSK & orthopaedic conditions, including normal variants and serial casting.
To maintain a structured referral and treatment pathway to ensure the efficient and effective running of the service.
To be responsible for timely referrals to the OUH Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons for babies with CTEV who require tenotomies for correction of their deformity.
To co-ordinate the resources required and those involved in minor surgical procedures, i.e. tenotomies, patients in an efficient and timely fashion within the regime timeframe.
To be responsible for the assessment and referral of children with structural CTEV, or other structural abnormalities, to the DDH Screening service.
To ensure parents of newly diagnosed babies with structural CTEV are offered antenatal support, so that information, management and treatment can be explained.
To assist in the triage of referrals to the DDH Screening service in the absence of the Advanced Practitioner Paediatric Orthopaedics and to take responsibility for co-ordinating teams from physiotherapy, nursing and radiography when needed.
To be professionally and legally responsible, and accountable for all aspects of own professional activities.
To be responsible and accountable for the management and implementation of patient care programmes in the childrens physiotherapy setting.
To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations and to use clinical reasoning skills, advanced paediatric Orthopaedic and MSK expertise to determine appropriate care plans.
To be responsible for patient care plans and to be consulted frequently for expert advice and guidance by junior and senior team members, and other health care professionals both within and outside the Trusts.
To continually re-assess patients to progress treatments effectively and advise patients, carers, medical, and other colleagues as required.
To assess patients capacity to understand and gain valid, informed consent for treatment. To work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent or refuse treatment.
To always manage clinical risk within own caseload and assist in ensuring clinical risk is effectively managed across the paediatric MSK & Orthopaedic service.
To attend meetings, seminars, and case conferences as appropriate, and liaise with, and advise other disciplines, as appropriate, to achieve comprehensive, effective, and confidential patient care.
To be responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using POMR system, to include comprehensive progress and discharge reports to referrers, and assist with ensuring that senior, junior and student physiotherapists are maintaining the professional standards.
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
To be highly competent in assessing the full needs of a wide range of childrens orthopaedic conditions based on advanced theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, often in situations where conflicting evidence may be present.
To use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to refer to other health disciplines as appropriate, for further treatment or specialist consultant opinions, ensuring appropriate referral systems are used by departmental staff.
To demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff, where there may be barriers to communication e.g., non-English speaking patients or those with communication impairment, and ensure all members of the team do likewise.
To impart complex information to small groups of people, for example in class and training sessions, using a variety of methods of communication
To clearly convey advanced knowledge of techniques, biomechanics, anatomy and physiology to patients and staff.
To sensitively deal with distressing or emotional circumstances regarding patient care e.g., imparting news of poor prognoses, such as long-term disability or chronic pain.
To be able to diffuse potentially hostile and antagonistic situations with staff, patients, and relatives, using highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills.
To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other team members characterised by open communication, trust, and respect.
Communication:
To establish and maintain a good working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
To ensure effective communication and reporting always takes place.
To assist in acting as a resource centre for other Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire physiotherapists involved in the management of orthopaedic paediatric patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver clinical care within the Childrens Orthopaedic / MSK team at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre as required. This might include CTEV, DDH, pre- and post- op casting and physiotherapy for a range of MSK & orthopaedic conditions, including normal variants and serial casting.
To maintain a structured referral and treatment pathway to ensure the efficient and effective running of the service.
To be responsible for timely referrals to the OUH Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons for babies with CTEV who require tenotomies for correction of their deformity.
To co-ordinate the resources required and those involved in minor surgical procedures, i.e. tenotomies, patients in an efficient and timely fashion within the regime timeframe.
To be responsible for the assessment and referral of children with structural CTEV, or other structural abnormalities, to the DDH Screening service.
To ensure parents of newly diagnosed babies with structural CTEV are offered antenatal support, so that information, management and treatment can be explained.
To assist in the triage of referrals to the DDH Screening service in the absence of the Advanced Practitioner Paediatric Orthopaedics and to take responsibility for co-ordinating teams from physiotherapy, nursing and radiography when needed.
To be professionally and legally responsible, and accountable for all aspects of own professional activities.
To be responsible and accountable for the management and implementation of patient care programmes in the childrens physiotherapy setting.
To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations and to use clinical reasoning skills, advanced paediatric Orthopaedic and MSK expertise to determine appropriate care plans.
To be responsible for patient care plans and to be consulted frequently for expert advice and guidance by junior and senior team members, and other health care professionals both within and outside the Trusts.
To continually re-assess patients to progress treatments effectively and advise patients, carers, medical, and other colleagues as required.
To assess patients capacity to understand and gain valid, informed consent for treatment. To work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent or refuse treatment.
To always manage clinical risk within own caseload and assist in ensuring clinical risk is effectively managed across the paediatric MSK & Orthopaedic service.
To attend meetings, seminars, and case conferences as appropriate, and liaise with, and advise other disciplines, as appropriate, to achieve comprehensive, effective, and confidential patient care.
To be responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using POMR system, to include comprehensive progress and discharge reports to referrers, and assist with ensuring that senior, junior and student physiotherapists are maintaining the professional standards.
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
To be highly competent in assessing the full needs of a wide range of childrens orthopaedic conditions based on advanced theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, often in situations where conflicting evidence may be present.
To use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to refer to other health disciplines as appropriate, for further treatment or specialist consultant opinions, ensuring appropriate referral systems are used by departmental staff.
To demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff, where there may be barriers to communication e.g., non-English speaking patients or those with communication impairment, and ensure all members of the team do likewise.
To impart complex information to small groups of people, for example in class and training sessions, using a variety of methods of communication
To clearly convey advanced knowledge of techniques, biomechanics, anatomy and physiology to patients and staff.
To sensitively deal with distressing or emotional circumstances regarding patient care e.g., imparting news of poor prognoses, such as long-term disability or chronic pain.
To be able to diffuse potentially hostile and antagonistic situations with staff, patients, and relatives, using highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills.
To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other team members characterised by open communication, trust, and respect.
Communication:
To establish and maintain a good working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.
To ensure effective communication and reporting always takes place.
To assist in acting as a resource centre for other Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire physiotherapists involved in the management of orthopaedic paediatric patients.
Person Specification
Clinical
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree or equivalent with HCPC registration already in place
- Prior experience in children's orthopaedics
- Experience of working in Ponseti Clinic
- Excellent communication skills with patients / parents / staff
- IT skills and experience of electronic record keeping
Desirable
- Certificate of Basic and Advanced Ponseti training
- Graf certified / solid DDH experience
- Ability to travel between sites
- Evidence of service development / audit experience
Person Specification
Clinical
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree or equivalent with HCPC registration already in place
- Prior experience in children's orthopaedics
- Experience of working in Ponseti Clinic
- Excellent communication skills with patients / parents / staff
- IT skills and experience of electronic record keeping
Desirable
- Certificate of Basic and Advanced Ponseti training
- Graf certified / solid DDH experience
- Ability to travel between sites
- Evidence of service development / audit experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Windmill Road
Oxford
OX3 7HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Windmill Road
Oxford
OX3 7HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Band 7 - School
The Children's Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448767
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our School Therapy Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide specialist speech and language therapy and clinical leadership to children, young people and families accessing the Childrens Trust School and residential services.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more Read more below
Main duties of the job
Role Requirements
You will provide high quality, evidence-based speech and language therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people with neurodisabilities and neurodevelopmental concerns, within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency setting.
Our service delivery aims to promote outcome focussed interventions, safe care, function and participation of children and young people accessing home, school, and community life. You will support children and young people with communication needs, speech, and language difficulties, eating and drinking and tracheostomy care at a highly specialist level, working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency setting
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
About us
About Us
The Childrens Trust is the UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year dependent on experience and inclusive of London weighting
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0474-26-0074
Job locations
The Childrens Trust
Tadworth Court
Tadworth
Surrey
KT20 5RU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Skills and Responsibilities:
Provide high quality, evidence based and equitable speech and language therapy interventions for children and young people attending The Childrens Trust.
Lead the provision of high quality, evidence based speech and language therapy provision for children and young people attending The Childrens Trust School in partnership with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team and Education services.
Support the Multidisciplinary Team regarding the impact of tracheostomies, on speaking and swallowing following assessment of laryngeal integrity, secretion management and swallow.
Undertake specialist speech and language therapy assessments of children with highly complex needs e.g. multiple co-morbidities, neurodisabilities and chronic conditions, through standardised and non-standardised assessments and clinical observations.
Devise suitable, individual, speech and language therapy plan that fit within the childs daily routine, whether to be carried out by parents or members of the Multidisciplinary team; these should be monitored, evaluated, and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the child.
Be an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for assessment, treatment, and planning for an allocated caseload of children/young people.
Be a key point of support and advice for the speech and language therapy team and Multidisciplinary team.
Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and / or appointments, as required.
Liaise with all appropriate medical staff, whether employed by The Childrens Trust, visiting consultants or at off-site clinics, and attend clinics with the child as required.
Contribute to the assessment and discussion of new referrals to The Childrens Trust, carrying out off site referral assessments around the United Kingdom, as required.
Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as and when required, in a timely manner and in line with organisational targets.
Utilise patient reported and standardised outcome measures for each allocated child/young person and complete in a timely manner.
Assess, evaluate, and recommend discharge/transition plans for children/young people within the multidisciplinary team framework.
Provide assessment and management guidelines for young people with assistive technology needs, sharing information with the assistive technology team, and referring to national hubs where appropriate.
Provide assessment and intervention in the clinical area of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) for school, teaching and integrating skills with members of the Multidisciplinary and educational teams.
Support the Multidisciplinary and Education team with measuring short term targets through using the IMpacts curriculum, therapy outcome measurement tools e.g. Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS).
Teach, integrate, and monitor speech and language therapy interventions in the childs environment, whether it is carried out by parents, school staff, therapy staff, nursing and care staff or volunteers.
Assess, and organise the provision of necessary speech and language therapy / eating and drinking equipment.
Keep appropriate and accurate intervention records, fulfilling legal, professional and all other requirements of The Childrens Trust.
Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as required, in a timely manner in line with organisational targets.
Escalate any concerns around dysphagia to our specialist providers and medical teams, where appropriate.
Lead and deliver a tiered model approach for speech and language therapy at The Childrens Trust School, providing regular integrated time to classes and houses.
Provide leadership within the context of MDTs in Special Schools internally and externally.
Work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team and the child and family to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and appointments as required.
Assess, evaluate, and recommend discharge/transition plans for children/young people within the multidisciplinary team framework.
Provide clinical cover across the service during episodes of staff shortage/heavy workload, in order to ensure effective service delivery.
Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the service, including an early evening (weekly) and one weekend day, per calendar month.
Represent the Therapy Team and The Childrens Trust when appropriate, deputising for the Heads of Therapy as required.
Actively participate in and support the running of relevant meetings and groups.
Communication
Facilitates effective communication with families and members of the multidisciplinary team, supporting others to embed the advice regarding management of needs around communication and eating and drinking and tracheostomy care.
Recognises barriers to communication and be able to reduce these as appropriate.
Communicates regularly and effectively with the Heads of Therapy.
Maintains clear and concise documents and records, in accordance with The Childrens Trust Policy.
Ensures documents are managed confidentially at all times.
Involve children and families in areas of service development.
Use a range of advanced communication skills, to share specialised information and discussions with a range of audiences, with different levels of knowledge and expertise.
Attend, contribute and chair Multidisciplinary Team meetings, to discuss individual children/ young people.
Develop and promote relationships with external networks, including professionals, stakeholders, and specialist centres, in order to ensure excellence of care, whilst representing the organisation and reflecting The Childrens Trust core values.
Manage informal complaints, in line with The Childrens Trust polices and contribute to the resolution of written complaints and as they occur, taking immediate action where necessary.
Management of Self and Others
Working alongside the School Leadership Team and Head of Therapy, lead on identified and agreed areas of service development and quality improvement within a defined clinical area, including designing, implementing and reviewing these.
Participate in the overall day-to-day management and development of the speech and Language Therapy Service, to ensure an efficient and safe service for all.
Provide day-to-day leadership, support and supervision for junior staff, technicians, volunteers, and students, within area of responsibility, providing direction, motivation, and support to achieve key objectives.
Represent the Therapy Team on behalf of the Head of Therapies for Rehabilitation/School, when requested.
Take on the role of Lead Professional or Coordinating Therapist, following team discussion or as requested by the Head of Therapy, in accordance with the current profile description.
Participate in the annual Performance Development Review and monthly supervision sessions, as required by The Childrens Trust, both as Appraiser and Appraise.
Advise the Head of Therapy, regarding resources and equipment needs, including shortfalls.
Manage time effectively, prioritising and delegating work, as required.
Assess needs, decide priorities, and organise, monitor, and evaluate the provision of an efficient and effective Therapy service, in liaison with the Head of Therapy.
Governance
Read and implements all policies, procedures, and risk assessments, pertinent to working practice and keeps up to date with policy changes as they occur.
Critically evaluate new intervention methods and implement where appropriate.
Critically evaluate practice through clinical audits and by appraisal of the information gained, in combination with current knowledge of evidence-based practice; identify opportunities for service improvement and development.
Recognise and critically appraise situations where the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the service are compromised and take appropriate action to resolve the situation.
Critically reflect on own performance and that of other staff; use this evaluation to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of future practice.
Actively participates in local clinical governance activities.
Undergo The Childrens Trust Risk Assessor training, to ensure that all activities are risk assessed and documented in the most appropriate format. Ensure that detailed risk assessments are completed, as required.
Career Long Learning, Education and Research
Undertake all mandatory training, in line with The Childrens Trust policies.
Independently advance personal knowledge, understanding and skills, in line with identified learning needs, by making appropriate use of a variety of learning and development resources and opportunities, e.g. by attending courses/ lectures, contact and involvement with relevant special interest groups, and/ or visiting other departments.
Develop and deliver external training courses in area of specialism, where potential demand is identified.
Disseminate and ensure the embedding of relevant new practice, through attendance at and contributing to in-service education, Literature Reviews, mentoring and shared sessions.
Record outcomes of learning activities, in a format that reflects personal preferences and professional requirement, in line with the RCSLT competencies for dysphagia and tracheostomies.
Take an active part in the training of junior colleagues and lead the development of Reflective Practice in others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Skills and Responsibilities:
Provide high quality, evidence based and equitable speech and language therapy interventions for children and young people attending The Childrens Trust.
Lead the provision of high quality, evidence based speech and language therapy provision for children and young people attending The Childrens Trust School in partnership with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team and Education services.
Support the Multidisciplinary Team regarding the impact of tracheostomies, on speaking and swallowing following assessment of laryngeal integrity, secretion management and swallow.
Undertake specialist speech and language therapy assessments of children with highly complex needs e.g. multiple co-morbidities, neurodisabilities and chronic conditions, through standardised and non-standardised assessments and clinical observations.
Devise suitable, individual, speech and language therapy plan that fit within the childs daily routine, whether to be carried out by parents or members of the Multidisciplinary team; these should be monitored, evaluated, and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the child.
Be an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for assessment, treatment, and planning for an allocated caseload of children/young people.
Be a key point of support and advice for the speech and language therapy team and Multidisciplinary team.
Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and / or appointments, as required.
Liaise with all appropriate medical staff, whether employed by The Childrens Trust, visiting consultants or at off-site clinics, and attend clinics with the child as required.
Contribute to the assessment and discussion of new referrals to The Childrens Trust, carrying out off site referral assessments around the United Kingdom, as required.
Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as and when required, in a timely manner and in line with organisational targets.
Utilise patient reported and standardised outcome measures for each allocated child/young person and complete in a timely manner.
Assess, evaluate, and recommend discharge/transition plans for children/young people within the multidisciplinary team framework.
Provide assessment and management guidelines for young people with assistive technology needs, sharing information with the assistive technology team, and referring to national hubs where appropriate.
Provide assessment and intervention in the clinical area of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) for school, teaching and integrating skills with members of the Multidisciplinary and educational teams.
Support the Multidisciplinary and Education team with measuring short term targets through using the IMpacts curriculum, therapy outcome measurement tools e.g. Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS).
Teach, integrate, and monitor speech and language therapy interventions in the childs environment, whether it is carried out by parents, school staff, therapy staff, nursing and care staff or volunteers.
Assess, and organise the provision of necessary speech and language therapy / eating and drinking equipment.
Keep appropriate and accurate intervention records, fulfilling legal, professional and all other requirements of The Childrens Trust.
Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as required, in a timely manner in line with organisational targets.
Escalate any concerns around dysphagia to our specialist providers and medical teams, where appropriate.
Lead and deliver a tiered model approach for speech and language therapy at The Childrens Trust School, providing regular integrated time to classes and houses.
Provide leadership within the context of MDTs in Special Schools internally and externally.
Work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team and the child and family to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and appointments as required.
Assess, evaluate, and recommend discharge/transition plans for children/young people within the multidisciplinary team framework.
Provide clinical cover across the service during episodes of staff shortage/heavy workload, in order to ensure effective service delivery.
Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the service, including an early evening (weekly) and one weekend day, per calendar month.
Represent the Therapy Team and The Childrens Trust when appropriate, deputising for the Heads of Therapy as required.
Actively participate in and support the running of relevant meetings and groups.
Communication
Facilitates effective communication with families and members of the multidisciplinary team, supporting others to embed the advice regarding management of needs around communication and eating and drinking and tracheostomy care.
Recognises barriers to communication and be able to reduce these as appropriate.
Communicates regularly and effectively with the Heads of Therapy.
Maintains clear and concise documents and records, in accordance with The Childrens Trust Policy.
Ensures documents are managed confidentially at all times.
Involve children and families in areas of service development.
Use a range of advanced communication skills, to share specialised information and discussions with a range of audiences, with different levels of knowledge and expertise.
Attend, contribute and chair Multidisciplinary Team meetings, to discuss individual children/ young people.
Develop and promote relationships with external networks, including professionals, stakeholders, and specialist centres, in order to ensure excellence of care, whilst representing the organisation and reflecting The Childrens Trust core values.
Manage informal complaints, in line with The Childrens Trust polices and contribute to the resolution of written complaints and as they occur, taking immediate action where necessary.
Management of Self and Others
Working alongside the School Leadership Team and Head of Therapy, lead on identified and agreed areas of service development and quality improvement within a defined clinical area, including designing, implementing and reviewing these.
Participate in the overall day-to-day management and development of the speech and Language Therapy Service, to ensure an efficient and safe service for all.
Provide day-to-day leadership, support and supervision for junior staff, technicians, volunteers, and students, within area of responsibility, providing direction, motivation, and support to achieve key objectives.
Represent the Therapy Team on behalf of the Head of Therapies for Rehabilitation/School, when requested.
Take on the role of Lead Professional or Coordinating Therapist, following team discussion or as requested by the Head of Therapy, in accordance with the current profile description.
Participate in the annual Performance Development Review and monthly supervision sessions, as required by The Childrens Trust, both as Appraiser and Appraise.
Advise the Head of Therapy, regarding resources and equipment needs, including shortfalls.
Manage time effectively, prioritising and delegating work, as required.
Assess needs, decide priorities, and organise, monitor, and evaluate the provision of an efficient and effective Therapy service, in liaison with the Head of Therapy.
Governance
Read and implements all policies, procedures, and risk assessments, pertinent to working practice and keeps up to date with policy changes as they occur.
Critically evaluate new intervention methods and implement where appropriate.
Critically evaluate practice through clinical audits and by appraisal of the information gained, in combination with current knowledge of evidence-based practice; identify opportunities for service improvement and development.
Recognise and critically appraise situations where the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the service are compromised and take appropriate action to resolve the situation.
Critically reflect on own performance and that of other staff; use this evaluation to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of future practice.
Actively participates in local clinical governance activities.
Undergo The Childrens Trust Risk Assessor training, to ensure that all activities are risk assessed and documented in the most appropriate format. Ensure that detailed risk assessments are completed, as required.
Career Long Learning, Education and Research
Undertake all mandatory training, in line with The Childrens Trust policies.
Independently advance personal knowledge, understanding and skills, in line with identified learning needs, by making appropriate use of a variety of learning and development resources and opportunities, e.g. by attending courses/ lectures, contact and involvement with relevant special interest groups, and/ or visiting other departments.
Develop and deliver external training courses in area of specialism, where potential demand is identified.
Disseminate and ensure the embedding of relevant new practice, through attendance at and contributing to in-service education, Literature Reviews, mentoring and shared sessions.
Record outcomes of learning activities, in a format that reflects personal preferences and professional requirement, in line with the RCSLT competencies for dysphagia and tracheostomies.
Take an active part in the training of junior colleagues and lead the development of Reflective Practice in others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RCSLT recognised degree or postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy.
- Dysphagia competency to Level C (RCSLT Competencies).
- Recent relevant training with respect to Augmentative and Alternative.
- Willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties including extended role activities.
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards.
Desirable
- Post graduate Diploma or Masters or currently enrolled in Masters.
- Communication (AAC) and understanding of a wide range of AAC relevant to service users with complex communication needs.
- Tracheostomy Competency trained or willing to train to meet Core Competencies and Paediatric competencies (RCSLT).
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide ranges of speech and language therapy management for neurodisability supported by advanced clinical reasoning.
- Knowledge of a wide range of approaches and application of techniques for the management of complex children with disabilities.
- Highly specialised observation and treatment skills relevant to the assessment of respiratory needs.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of a speech and language therapy.
- Attention to detail.
- Professional integrity, particularly in clinical governance.
- Commitment to working flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Competent in supporting junior staff in developing dysphagia skills.
- Analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations, synthesising a variety of evidence, and presenting this in a relevant format e.g. report; presentation.
- Workload management including delegation of tasks and day-to-day team leadership.
- Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports, and compile presentations in a range of contexts.
- Advanced verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to parents/carers and managing conflict when appropriate.
- Reflective practice skills able to give clear and effective feedback and support others to develop.
- Develop and lead clinical audit within specialist clinical area.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
- Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
- Highly motivated and reliable.
- Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dysphagia assessment and management.
- Competent skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Understanding of physical, communication, behavioural and emotional changes after acquired brain injury (ABI).
- Knowledge of current research, clinical audit, and service evaluation methods.
- Clinical assessment and intervention skills relevant to children and/or adults people with neuro-disability.
- Clinical reasoning skills in predictable situations, analysing a variety of evidence and presenting this in a relevant format e.g. report; presentation.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people with complex disabilities.
- Understanding of physical, communication, behavioural and emotional changes after acquired brain injury (ABI).
- Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust:
- Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload. Highly motivated and reliable.
Desirable
- Knowledge of tracheostomy impact on speaking; secretions and swallowing; and knowledge of management of tracheostomy care and weaning.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of five years clinical experience post basic qualification:
- Minimum clinical experience of two years working in Dysphagia:
- Minimum clinical experience of three years working in Paediatrics or neurodisability.
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team and a specialist school setting.
- Worked with children and families.
- Experience of service development and quality improvement.
- Experience of SEND legislation and SENDist tribunals.
Desirable
- Minimum clinical experience of two years working in tracheostomy care.
- Experience of leading a team and change management.
- Experience undertaking a research study or audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RCSLT recognised degree or postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy.
- Dysphagia competency to Level C (RCSLT Competencies).
- Recent relevant training with respect to Augmentative and Alternative.
- Willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties including extended role activities.
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards.
Desirable
- Post graduate Diploma or Masters or currently enrolled in Masters.
- Communication (AAC) and understanding of a wide range of AAC relevant to service users with complex communication needs.
- Tracheostomy Competency trained or willing to train to meet Core Competencies and Paediatric competencies (RCSLT).
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide ranges of speech and language therapy management for neurodisability supported by advanced clinical reasoning.
- Knowledge of a wide range of approaches and application of techniques for the management of complex children with disabilities.
- Highly specialised observation and treatment skills relevant to the assessment of respiratory needs.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of a speech and language therapy.
- Attention to detail.
- Professional integrity, particularly in clinical governance.
- Commitment to working flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Competent in supporting junior staff in developing dysphagia skills.
- Analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations, synthesising a variety of evidence, and presenting this in a relevant format e.g. report; presentation.
- Workload management including delegation of tasks and day-to-day team leadership.
- Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports, and compile presentations in a range of contexts.
- Advanced verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to parents/carers and managing conflict when appropriate.
- Reflective practice skills able to give clear and effective feedback and support others to develop.
- Develop and lead clinical audit within specialist clinical area.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
- Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
- Highly motivated and reliable.
- Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dysphagia assessment and management.
- Competent skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Understanding of physical, communication, behavioural and emotional changes after acquired brain injury (ABI).
- Knowledge of current research, clinical audit, and service evaluation methods.
- Clinical assessment and intervention skills relevant to children and/or adults people with neuro-disability.
- Clinical reasoning skills in predictable situations, analysing a variety of evidence and presenting this in a relevant format e.g. report; presentation.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people with complex disabilities.
- Understanding of physical, communication, behavioural and emotional changes after acquired brain injury (ABI).
- Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust:
- Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload. Highly motivated and reliable.
Desirable
- Knowledge of tracheostomy impact on speaking; secretions and swallowing; and knowledge of management of tracheostomy care and weaning.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of five years clinical experience post basic qualification:
- Minimum clinical experience of two years working in Dysphagia:
- Minimum clinical experience of three years working in Paediatrics or neurodisability.
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team and a specialist school setting.
- Worked with children and families.
- Experience of service development and quality improvement.
- Experience of SEND legislation and SENDist tribunals.
Desirable
- Minimum clinical experience of two years working in tracheostomy care.
- Experience of leading a team and change management.
- Experience undertaking a research study or audit.
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
The Children's Trust
Address
The Childrens Trust
Tadworth Court
Tadworth
Surrey
KT20 5RU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
The Children's Trust
Address
The Childrens Trust
Tadworth Court
Tadworth
Surrey
KT20 5RU
United Kingdom
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Assistant Physicist
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448736
Job summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated assistant physicist to join our team of diagnostic radiology physicists within the Radiological Sciences Unit (RSU).
This post would suit a graduate with a physics background who is looking to gain initial experience in diagnostic radiology and radiation protection whilst supporting our team to drive regulatory compliance and provide the best patient care. The position offers excellent oportunities for learning and developing skills and will broaden your experience across all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety.
Within the trust, the physics DR team provide and support a broad range of clinical services, teaching and research in all imaging related healthcare disciplines - radiology (diagnostic, screening, interventional), breast and cardiology - and research and development is encouraged.
The post is within the Radiological Sciences Unit (RSU) offering an environment in which there is a wide experience of Imaging Physics. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre.
The AHSC aims to bring together the delivery of healthcare services, teaching and research in a partnership for the purpose of improving the health of its patients, advancing clinical teaching and scientific invention and innovation. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Values
Main duties of the job
- Assist other members of the team in performing quality control testing of x-ray imaging equipment, located both within and outside the Trust. This may involve helping with the assembly and set up of equipment and performing routine tasks under supervision
- Assist in data analysis, particularly taking personal responsibility for ensuring that all data collected is accurate
- Perform initial analysis and judgement on data to ensure that it follows expected trends and complies with relevant legislation, national and local standards. This may involve entering data in spreadsheets and plotting graphs and comparing results
- Enter data in a variety of computer systems
- Assist in routine care and checks of all equipment in use in the department, including appropriate storage
- Store and retrieve measured data
- Assist other members of the team in the acceptance and commissioning of new complex x-ray imaging and associated equipment
- Assist other members of the team with the measurement and calculation of patient doses and the optimisation of patient radiological procedures
- Assist with audits of X-ray facilities and radiation working arrangements
- Assist with the assessment of the adequacy and integrity of radiation protection shielding in X-ray facilities
- Assist in other duties as required by the Senior and Principal Radiological Physicists
- Act as an operator under the definitions of IR(ME)R, in accordance with Trust policies and practices
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year pa Inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-WCCS-2774
Job locations
Trust Wide
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc in a Science or Engineering Discipline or equivalent
- Maths and Physics A level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Project work involving extensive measurement and analysis of data
- Ability to perform routine measurements on imaging and contamination monitoring equipment with guidance where required
- Advanced knowledge of WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT, etc. for scientific report writing, preparation of presentations and program/spreadsheet development.
Desirable
- Previous experience of the healthcare environment
- Previous experience working within nuclear medicine, PET/CT, molecular radionuclide therapies and/or radiation protection
Skills
Essential
- Diligence and attention to detail commensurate with clinical nature of systems to be supported
- Ability to deal with occasional distressing circumstances. (The work involves contact with patients with cancer).
- Ability to maintain clarity of purpose in a clinical environment within which there is constant emotional pressure.
- Able to keep accurate scientific records and to complete appropriate clinical records.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc in a Science or Engineering Discipline or equivalent
- Maths and Physics A level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Project work involving extensive measurement and analysis of data
- Ability to perform routine measurements on imaging and contamination monitoring equipment with guidance where required
- Advanced knowledge of WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT, etc. for scientific report writing, preparation of presentations and program/spreadsheet development.
Desirable
- Previous experience of the healthcare environment
- Previous experience working within nuclear medicine, PET/CT, molecular radionuclide therapies and/or radiation protection
Skills
Essential
- Diligence and attention to detail commensurate with clinical nature of systems to be supported
- Ability to deal with occasional distressing circumstances. (The work involves contact with patients with cancer).
- Ability to maintain clarity of purpose in a clinical environment within which there is constant emotional pressure.
- Able to keep accurate scientific records and to complete appropriate clinical records.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Trust Wide
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Trust Wide
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
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IR/CT Radiographer
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448735
Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer to join our CT and Interventional Radiology Team at Charing Cross Hospital. Your rotation will be a 50/50 split between CT and IR, covering both specialties 24/7 (within your contracted hours). Our busy department houses 2 bi-plane interventional rooms (Philips Allura and Azurion) and 2 CT scanners (Siemens 28 slice Definition AS and 128 slice Somatom X.Cite).
You will form part of a dedicated IR/CT team providing excellent patient care and radiographic expertise in neurological and general interventional and CT procedures. This includes cerebral thrombectomy (24 hour service), neuro embolisations, TACE and R/MFA.
This specialised role will offer the opportunity to build and extend on your clinical expertise and also develop your management, training and leadership skills. You will work closely with radiologists, nurses and other multi-disciplinary teams within the Trust. We recognise that education and training is fundamental and support role extension and further learning.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the provision of an efficient 24 hour CT & IR service.
- To work as part of a professional radiographic CT/IR team providing a high quality diagnostic and therapeutic service.
- To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
- To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
- To maintain a safe working environment within the IR department.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year pa Inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-WCCS-2772
Job locations
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR (D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post graduate study
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of neuro and general CT & IR imaging techniques
- Previous CT &/or IR Experience
- Experience of working unsupervised.
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
- Knowledge of developments within the profession
Desirable
- Significant post-graduation experience.
- Full time CT/ IR or short rotation through
- Experience of training staff and students
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Desirable
- Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills.
- Intra-venous injecting skills
- Intra-muscular injecting skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR (D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post graduate study
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of neuro and general CT & IR imaging techniques
- Previous CT &/or IR Experience
- Experience of working unsupervised.
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
- Knowledge of developments within the profession
Desirable
- Significant post-graduation experience.
- Full time CT/ IR or short rotation through
- Experience of training staff and students
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Desirable
- Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills.
- Intra-venous injecting skills
- Intra-muscular injecting skills
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
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448688
Job summary
This one year Resident Optometrist post will give the successful applicant an opportunity to develop the core optometry skills of refraction (adult and paediatric), contact lenses, low vision assessment, dispensing and keratoconus monitoring, as well as the opportunity to learn new skills within supported enhanced optometry/ophthalmology clinics such a glaucoma, medical retina, acute referral and corneal clinics. The Ophthalmology Department is part of the Head and Neck clinical service unit within the Trust. The role will be based primarily at St James's University Hospital but may require travel to other Trust sites. We are looking for an enthusiastic, GOC registered optometrist who is keen to pursue a career within secondary care optometry and who preferably has recent experience of working in core optometry clinics within a hospital setting.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of a broad range of core optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care including refraction, contact lenses, low vision, dispensing and keratoconus monitoring. To develop skills in enhanced clinics such as corneal, glaucoma, acute referral and medical retina with support from senior colleagues. To undertake delegated administrative responsibilities as determined by the Head of Optometry or senior colleagues. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
002399
Job locations
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name Alison Weston Position Head of Optometry Email [email protected] Phone number Shortlisting Date: 2 November Interview Date: 9 November am
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Job SummaryThis one year Resident Optometrist post will give the successful applicant an opportunity to develop the core optometry skills of refraction (adult and paediatric), contact lenses, low vision assessment, dispensing and keratoconus monitoring, as well as the opportunity to learn new skills within supported enhanced optometry/ophthalmology clinics such a glaucoma, medical retina, acute referral and corneal clinics.
The Ophthalmology Department is part of the Head and Neck clinical service unit within the Trust. The role will be based primarily at St James's University Hospital but may require travel to other Trust sites.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, GOC registered optometrist who is keen to pursue a career within secondary care optometry and who preferably has recent experience of working in core optometry clinics within a hospital setting.
Why you should join our TeamThe Optometry service is part of a major Ophthalmology Department within one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the NHS. The team delivers highly specialised core and enhanced Optometry patient services across paediatric and adult pathways, supports tertiary work, contributes to teaching and clinical research, and plays an important part in wider service development across Ophthalmology. This is a large enthusiastic team of 18 optometrists, a dispensing optician manager and optometry administration staff, with a strong professional identity, a broad clinical scope in core and enhanced services, and a clear commitment to evidence-based practice, education and continuous improvement and development.
You will work alongside all the optometry team and also with ophthalmology, orthoptic, nursing and imaging colleagues. It is an excellent opportunity for a keen optometrist who aspires to work within a secondary care setting.
What you will bring to the roleTo assist in the delivery of a broad range of core optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care including refraction, contact lenses, low vision, dispensing and keratoconus monitoring.
To develop skills in enhanced clinics such as corneal, glaucoma, acute referral and medical retina with support from senior colleagues.
To undertake delegated administrative responsibilities as determined by the Head of Optometry or senior colleagues.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship EligibilityTo comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name Alison Weston Position Head of Optometry Email [email protected] Phone number Shortlisting Date: 2 November Interview Date: 9 November am
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Job SummaryThis one year Resident Optometrist post will give the successful applicant an opportunity to develop the core optometry skills of refraction (adult and paediatric), contact lenses, low vision assessment, dispensing and keratoconus monitoring, as well as the opportunity to learn new skills within supported enhanced optometry/ophthalmology clinics such a glaucoma, medical retina, acute referral and corneal clinics.
The Ophthalmology Department is part of the Head and Neck clinical service unit within the Trust. The role will be based primarily at St James's University Hospital but may require travel to other Trust sites.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, GOC registered optometrist who is keen to pursue a career within secondary care optometry and who preferably has recent experience of working in core optometry clinics within a hospital setting.
Why you should join our TeamThe Optometry service is part of a major Ophthalmology Department within one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the NHS. The team delivers highly specialised core and enhanced Optometry patient services across paediatric and adult pathways, supports tertiary work, contributes to teaching and clinical research, and plays an important part in wider service development across Ophthalmology. This is a large enthusiastic team of 18 optometrists, a dispensing optician manager and optometry administration staff, with a strong professional identity, a broad clinical scope in core and enhanced services, and a clear commitment to evidence-based practice, education and continuous improvement and development.
You will work alongside all the optometry team and also with ophthalmology, orthoptic, nursing and imaging colleagues. It is an excellent opportunity for a keen optometrist who aspires to work within a secondary care setting.
What you will bring to the roleTo assist in the delivery of a broad range of core optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care including refraction, contact lenses, low vision, dispensing and keratoconus monitoring.
To develop skills in enhanced clinics such as corneal, glaucoma, acute referral and medical retina with support from senior colleagues.
To undertake delegated administrative responsibilities as determined by the Head of Optometry or senior colleagues.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship EligibilityTo comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
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Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448673
Job summary
An opportunity for a Paediatric Respiratory Physiologits has become available on a one year fixed term contract. The post holder will join the Paediatric Respiratory Department at Royal Brompton Hospital with some cross site working at the Evelina Childrens Hospital . You will be part of the busy and friendly Respiratory Physiology team and Paediatric Respiratory Multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
This exciting role involves being part of the physiology service for paediatric respiratory medicine. The service is responsible for a variety of clinical responsibilities, performing a wide range of respiratory investigations. The successful candidate will work in clinics as well theatres and on the ward. Duties involve performing a range of physiological tests including spirometry, FeNO, impedance studies and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
About us
The post holder will work closely with sleep and respiratory physiologists as well as daily engagement with the wider multi disciplinary team (including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, health care assistance and play specialists).
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc. H.C.A
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-LIS10873E
Job locations
Royal Brompton Hospital
Sydney Street
London
SW3 6NP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description. Main responsibilities include performing respiratory physiology tests, analysing test data and producing reports. The post holder will be expected to explain tests clearly to children in an age appropriate manner to enable them to perform physiological tests, working with the child, family and multidisciplinary team members to obtain accurate results and achieve best possible outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description. Main responsibilities include performing respiratory physiology tests, analysing test data and producing reports. The post holder will be expected to explain tests clearly to children in an age appropriate manner to enable them to perform physiological tests, working with the child, family and multidisciplinary team members to obtain accurate results and achieve best possible outcomes.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Btec or equivalent
Desirable
- Registration
- ARTP part 1 and 2 or equivanlent
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience with children
- Knowledge of respiratory physiology
Desirable
- Experience of working with children in healthcare environment
- Experience of performing respiratory physiological tests
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate well both orally & in writing
- Able to work under pressure with patients with complex medical conditions
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Btec or equivalent
Desirable
- Registration
- ARTP part 1 and 2 or equivanlent
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience with children
- Knowledge of respiratory physiology
Desirable
- Experience of working with children in healthcare environment
- Experience of performing respiratory physiological tests
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate well both orally & in writing
- Able to work under pressure with patients with complex medical conditions
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Brompton Hospital
Sydney Street
London
SW3 6NP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Brompton Hospital
Sydney Street
London
SW3 6NP
United Kingdom
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Cancer and Clinical Services Pharmacist
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448616
Job summary
We are delighted to be recruiting for a pharmacist to work as part of our Clinical Pharmacy team at The Royal Marsden. This is an ideal opportunity for a pharmacist looking to specialise in cancer treatments and to gain experience working in a world-leading cancer centre. This is a rotational post where you will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of clinical cancer services and specialties, including oncology, haematology, private care, and paediatric-oncology.
This role is key to delivering a high-quality clinical pharmacy service which encompasses the medical day unit and outpatient clinics, along with inpatient wards and out-of-hospital SACT delivery and administration. This post will be supporting the multidisciplinary team working with key stakeholders within pharmacy, nursing and medicine to promote timely delivery of SACT and to continually improve outcomes for our patients.
Our pharmacists are well respected both within the Trust and nationally for their expertise within oncology and cancer services, and we are looking for a high calibre, self-motivated pharmacist with excellent communication skills to further enhance the team. This is fantastic opportunity for a forward thinking and patient focused pharmacist to gain excellent experience at the forefront of oncology practice.
Main duties of the job
a. Provide operational support to the Clinical Services Pharmacy Team across the three hospital sites on a day-to-day basis by actively participating in the clinical pharmacy service.
b. Provide expert advice and support to the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and timely delivery of Systemic Anticancer Therapy (SACT) and other medications.
c. Provide a clinical pharmacy service to patients by accurately clinically screening/reviewing prescriptions, ensuring the safe, effective, legal, and appropriate use of SACT and non-SACT medicines within an allocated clinical unit
d. To support the development of high-quality clinical pharmacy services, improvement of patient outcomes and experience within the inpatient and outpatient settings across the Trust.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year pro rata per annum including Inner London HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
20 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
282-SB1927
Job locations
The Royal Marsden - Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical and Cancer services pharmacist is a rotational position designed to develop pharmacists by enhancing their knowledge and skills, and providing the depth of experience required to progress towards more senior specialised posts in Cancer Pharmacy.
Pharmacists will work within the clinical pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe and clinically effective use of medicines for inpatients, day care units, and clinics within the Trust.
Pharmacists will be expected to act as professional role models and mentors for our more junior pharmacist team, ensuring their clinical practice, values an behaviours meet the high standards of our department and the wider organisation.
Rotations can include:
- Oncology
- Haemato-oncology
- Private Care
- Paediatric oncology/Teenagers and Young Adult (TYA) services
This role will also be supported to develop focused clinical knowledge and skills within sub-specialties, such as:
Haemato-oncology (Myeloma, Lymphoma and Leukaemia)
Childhood cancer
GI cancer
Breast Cancer
Urology and Gynaecological cancers
Lung Cancer
Skin and Sarcoma
Job description Job responsibilities The Clinical and Cancer services pharmacist is a rotational position designed to develop pharmacists by enhancing their knowledge and skills, and providing the depth of experience required to progress towards more senior specialised posts in Cancer Pharmacy. Pharmacists will work within the clinical pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe and clinically effective use of medicines for inpatients, day care units, and clinics within the Trust. Pharmacists will be expected to act as professional role models and mentors for our more junior pharmacist team, ensuring their clinical practice, values an behaviours meet the high standards of our department and the wider organisation. Rotations can include: - Oncology - Haemato-oncology - Private Care - Paediatric oncology/Teenagers and Young Adult (TYA) services This role will also be supported to develop focused clinical knowledge and skills within sub-specialties, such as: Haemato-oncology (Myeloma, Lymphoma and Leukaemia) Childhood cancer GI cancer Breast Cancer Urology and Gynaecological cancers Lung Cancer Skin and Sarcoma
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC Registration
- MSc/ Diploma Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Registered non-medical prescriber or willing to work towards this qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration NHS hospital experience
- Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards / day units
- Clinical audit and quality/service improvement projects
Desirable
- Oncology/Haematology Pharmacy experience
- Experience of delivering education & training to staff and students
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work alone without direct supervision when required
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritise effectively & meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy at all times
- Ability to safely clinically screen prescriptions/drug charts
- Ability to train other members of staff
- Recognises limitations of own professional competence.
- Awareness of current developments in clinical pharmacy
- Ability to use an electronic prescribing system and supporting software to complete clinical pharmacist tasks on a daily basis.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Adaptable to change: flexible to meet the needs of the role
- Professional, act as a role model and uphold GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals
- Good leadership qualities: able to take responsibility & delegate effectively
- Acts upon feedback for both own practice and the pharmacy service
- Enthusiastic and approachable
- Upholds the RM Trust core values
- Able to work at all Royal Marsden sites
- Ability to participate in out of hours service and 7 day working
Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential GPhC Registration MSc/ Diploma Pharmacy Practice or equivalent Desirable Registered non-medical prescriber or willing to work towards this qualification Experience Essential Post registration NHS hospital experience Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards / day units Clinical audit and quality/service improvement projects Desirable Oncology/Haematology Pharmacy experience Experience of delivering education & training to staff and students Skills Abilities/knowledge Essential Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work alone without direct supervision when required Excellent time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritise effectively & meet deadlines Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy at all times Ability to safely clinically screen prescriptions/drug charts Ability to train other members of staff Recognises limitations of own professional competence. Awareness of current developments in clinical pharmacy Ability to use an electronic prescribing system and supporting software to complete clinical pharmacist tasks on a daily basis. Other Requirements Essential Adaptable to change: flexible to meet the needs of the role Professional, act as a role model and uphold GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals Good leadership qualities: able to take responsibility & delegate effectively Acts upon feedback for both own practice and the pharmacy service Enthusiastic and approachable Upholds the RM Trust core values Able to work at all Royal Marsden sites Ability to participate in out of hours service and 7 day working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden - Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden - Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
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Highly Specialist Dietitian
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448615
Job summary
Are you experienced in oncology, keen to work within a very specialist oncology setting and enjoy multidisciplinary working? Then this may be the job for you. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated dietitian to join our team, providing cross site cover for our late effects patients. The post will cover a variety of cancers with a focus on those with GI symptoms. You will have a caseload of in-patients and outpatients.
What can we provide for you?The opportunity to work within the largest cancer centre in Europe and to build on your existing skills and experience. You should have at least 3 years experience in nutritional support including 2 years experience of working with cancer patients. You should also have experience of supervising junior members of staff. The hospital encourages professional and personal development through an in-service education programme and support for study leave. The post will provide ample opportunities to extend your knowledge and skill within a specialist environment and you will be encouraged get involved in service development and teaching.
To make an informal enquiry or to visit us please contact Natalie Harris, Deputy Head of Dietetics [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The post-holder should be a skilled practitioner, who has experience of oncology, gastroenterology and nutritional support. The post holder will provide the Royal Marsden Hospital with an effective and flexible nutrition and dietetic service. They will carry a varied caseload including both inpatients and outpatients, including the gastrointestinal late effects service. They will be a source of knowledge and expertise for less experienced colleagues, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
282-SA1946
Job locations
The Royal Marsden Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
Work autonomously to provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians based on clinical evidence. This will involve
nutritional diagnosis (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and analysis of diet history)
the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client centred goals)
determining route of feeding i.e. oral, enteral or parenteral
prescription of dietary treatment for conditions where there are limited professional guidelines
direct prescription of ACBS nutritional products
ordering biochemical tests as appropriate
To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plans as appropriate to facilitate achievement of goals.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and ward rounds to provide expert advice to facilitate :
treatment planning (e.g. gastroenterology, head and neck)
rehabilitation
management of late effects following treatment for cancer
How do we work?The Nutrition and Dietetics service consists of 21 dietitians split over 2 sites, as well as support staff. The team is part of the Therapies department which is committed to a philosophy that addresses the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of all individuals with cancer through a genuinely multi-disciplinary approach.
Award-Winning Patient CareWere world-renowned for our research and treatment of cancer and we have been awarded the Charter Mark for our commitment to excellence in patient care.
Job description Job responsibilities For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification Work autonomously to provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional diagnosis (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and analysis of diet history) the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client centred goals) determining route of feeding i.e. oral, enteral or parenteral prescription of dietary treatment for conditions where there are limited professional guidelines direct prescription of ACBS nutritional products ordering biochemical tests as appropriate To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plans as appropriate to facilitate achievement of goals. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and ward rounds to provide expert advice to facilitate : treatment planning (e.g. gastroenterology, head and neck) rehabilitation management of late effects following treatment for cancer How do we work?The Nutrition and Dietetics service consists of 21 dietitians split over 2 sites, as well as support staff. The team is part of the Therapies department which is committed to a philosophy that addresses the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of all individuals with cancer through a genuinely multi-disciplinary approach. Award-Winning Patient CareWere world-renowned for our research and treatment of cancer and we have been awarded the Charter Mark for our commitment to excellence in patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Postgraduate Diploma Nutrition & Dietetics
- HPC registered
- Evidence of further postgraduate study/training in specialist area e.g. oncology/ nutritional support
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to appreciate the broad scope of dietetics and be able to operate effectively within an NHS environment
Other
Desirable
- Member of BDA oncology group
- Teaching on higher education /professional courses
- Representative on working party e.g. internal/ external to trust
- Evidence of intermediate leadership skills
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of conducting audits, evaluating evidence and/or research
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of professional development, commitment to lifelong learning
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Maintain confidentiality
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Health and safety risk awareness
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Sound knowledge of current issues relating to cancer
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Presentation skills - evidence of presentation to large groups
- Ability to work effectively alone, with individuals and groups
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Detailed knowledge of troubleshooting regarding enteral feeding tubes
Desirable
- Commitment to clinical supervision
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Confident
- Self-motivated
- Flexible, adaptable and creative
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
- Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance and that of others
- Able to deal with distressed patient, carers and staff
- Ability to liaise with all professionals at all levels
- Able to organise complex information
Other
Desirable
- Previous specialist related publications
Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc / Postgraduate Diploma Nutrition & Dietetics HPC registered Evidence of further postgraduate study/training in specialist area e.g. oncology/ nutritional support Experience/Knowledge Essential Ability to appreciate the broad scope of dietetics and be able to operate effectively within an NHS environment Other Desirable Member of BDA oncology group Teaching on higher education /professional courses Representative on working party e.g. internal/ external to trust Evidence of intermediate leadership skills Experience/Knowledge Essential Previous experience of conducting audits, evaluating evidence and/or research Skills and abilities Essential Evidence of professional development, commitment to lifelong learning Personal Attributes Essential Maintain confidentiality Experience/Knowledge Essential Health and safety risk awareness Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Understanding of team dynamics Detailed knowledge and understanding of clinical governance Sound knowledge of current issues relating to cancer Skills and abilities Essential Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Presentation skills - evidence of presentation to large groups Ability to work effectively alone, with individuals and groups Advanced clinical reasoning skills Detailed knowledge of troubleshooting regarding enteral feeding tubes Desirable Commitment to clinical supervision Personal Attributes Essential Confident Self-motivated Flexible, adaptable and creative Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines Able to reflect and appraise own performance and that of others Able to deal with distressed patient, carers and staff Ability to liaise with all professionals at all levels Able to organise complex information Other Desirable Previous specialist related publications
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
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
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Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448610
Job summary
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Oxleas Adult Autism Service as we seek to appoint an Assistant Psychologist to be part of the Autism Diagnostic Team.
The Oxleas Adult Autism Service supports adults with autism who either do not have a learning disability or have mild learning disabilities that do not meet the threshold for LD services.
The Diagnostic Assessment Service provides highly specialized diagnostic assessments for adults with suspected autism who may also present with complex mental health and psychiatric comorbidities.
In the Diagnostic Assessment Service, the post holder will be a member of our multidisciplinary team, assisting with the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Responsibilities include assisting in the formulation and delivery of diagnostic assessments for individuals with suspected autism. This involves supporting the delivery of neurodevelopmental clinical interviews, developmental history interviews, structured and semi-structured diagnostic assessments, drafting specialist reports, and supporting formulation and outcome within the diagnostic process.
The position offers significant potential for the successful candidate to pursue specialist interests and develop highly specialized skills in discipline-specific assessments and support of adults with autism.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of diagnostic assessments for people with suspected Autism without Learning Disabilities and with complex mental health and psychiatric disorders. This will involve support in the delivery of specialist neurodevelopmental clinical interviews, specialist developmental histories interviews, drafting specialist reports and supporting formulation and outcome within the diagnostic process
- Offer effective, person-centered, evidence-based assessment, support, and intervention to adults with autism at risk of acute care admission, under the guidance of a clinical psychologist and an MDT as part of the Autism Partnership Programme.
- To liaise with Community Mental Health and acute care teams to support the care of service users involving the systemic treatment and/or management of a client's care, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in community settings.
- To assist the service within the referral pathway by screening referral information provided by clients and referrers in order to support the decision for clinical eligibility within the service.
- To assist in the coordination and running of Autism specialist training.
- 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.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£33,262 to £36,027 a year pa inc
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
277-8367047-ALD1
Job locations
Queen Marys Hospital
Frognal Avenue
Sidcup
DA14 6LT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of diagnostic assessments for people with suspected Autism without Learning Disabilities and with complex mental health and psychiatric disorders. This will involve support in the delivery of specialist neurodevelopmental clinical interviews, specialist developmental histories interviews, drafting specialist reports and supporting formulation and outcome within the diagnostic process
- Offer effective, person-centered, evidence-based assessment, support, and intervention to adults with autism at risk of acute care admission, under the guidance of a clinical psychologist and an MDT as part of the Autism Partnership Programme.
- To liaise with Community Mental Health and acute care teams to support the care of service users involving the systemic treatment and/or management of a clients care, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in community settings.
- To assist the service within the referral pathway by screening referral information provided by clients and referrers in order to support the decision for clinical eligibility within the service.
- To assist in the coordination and running of Autism specialist training.
- 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.
- In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
- To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties
- To contribute to the training and support of other staff and volunteers in the service.
- To contribute to implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects/audit/research that develop the clinical effectiveness of provision for autistic adults, sharing findings and statistical information as required in a timely manner.
- To be flexible in the undertaking of any other duties as requested by line managers to meet the changing needs of the service
Leadership and Management responsibilities
- To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
- To receive regular clinical supervision and act always in accordance with professional, service and Trust practice guidelines.
Clinical
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of diagnostic assessments for people with suspected Autism without Learning Disabilities and with complex mental health and psychiatric disorders. This will involve support in the delivery of specialist neurodevelopmental clinical interviews, specialist developmental histories interviews, drafting specialist reports and supporting formulation and outcome within the diagnostic process
- To provide clinically effective, person centred, evidence based assessment, support and intervention under guidance and supervision of a clinical psychologist and a wider MDT to Adults with Autism at risk of Acute Care admission as part of the Autism Partnership Programme.
- To assist the service within the referral pathway by screening referral information provided by clients and referrers in order to support the decision for clinical eligibility within the service
- To liaise with Community Mental Health and acute care teams to support the care of service users involving the systemic treatment and/or management of a clients care, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in community settings
- 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.
- To demonstrate theoretical knowledge of autism to inform implementation of specialist diagnostic assessment under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of service users and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of diagnostic assessments for people with suspected Autism without Learning Disabilities and with complex mental health and psychiatric disorders. This will involve support in the delivery of specialist neurodevelopmental clinical interviews, specialist developmental histories interviews, drafting specialist reports and supporting formulation and outcome within the diagnostic process
- Offer effective, person-centered, evidence-based assessment, support, and intervention to adults with autism at risk of acute care admission, under the guidance of a clinical psychologist and an MDT as part of the Autism Partnership Programme.
- To liaise with Community Mental Health and acute care teams to support the care of service users involving the systemic treatment and/or management of a clients care, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in community settings.
- To assist the service within the referral pathway by screening referral information provided by clients and referrers in order to support the decision for clinical eligibility within the service.
- To assist in the coordination and running of Autism specialist training.
- 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.
- In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
- To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties
- To contribute to the training and support of other staff and volunteers in the service.
- To contribute to implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects/audit/research that develop the clinical effectiveness of provision for autistic adults, sharing findings and statistical information as required in a timely manner.
- To be flexible in the undertaking of any other duties as requested by line managers to meet the changing needs of the service
Leadership and Management responsibilities
- To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
- To receive regular clinical supervision and act always in accordance with professional, service and Trust practice guidelines.
Clinical
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of diagnostic assessments for people with suspected Autism without Learning Disabilities and with complex mental health and psychiatric disorders. This will involve support in the delivery of specialist neurodevelopmental clinical interviews, specialist developmental histories interviews, drafting specialist reports and supporting formulation and outcome within the diagnostic process
- To provide clinically effective, person centred, evidence based assessment, support and intervention under guidance and supervision of a clinical psychologist and a wider MDT to Adults with Autism at risk of Acute Care admission as part of the Autism Partnership Programme.
- To assist the service within the referral pathway by screening referral information provided by clients and referrers in order to support the decision for clinical eligibility within the service
- To liaise with Community Mental Health and acute care teams to support the care of service users involving the systemic treatment and/or management of a clients care, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in community settings
- 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.
- To demonstrate theoretical knowledge of autism to inform implementation of specialist diagnostic assessment under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of service users and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class 2:1 honours degree or higher in psychology at undergraduate level or Masters conversion course at Merit or higher conveying eligibility for GBC
Desirable
- Further post graduate qualification in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Merit or higher
Experience
Essential
- Professional experience with people with mental health problems and/or neurodiversity
- Experience of working clinically with autistic adults
Desirable
- Experience of working clinically within an NHS setting
- Experience of completing risk assessments
- Experience of working with service users' families and/or carers
- Experience of using clinical supervision
- Experience of completing aspects of autism assessments and associated report writing
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the key features of autism
- Ability to adjust communication (written and/or verbal) to individual client's needs
- High level communication skills (written and verbal)
Desirable
- Experience in conducting audits/service evaluations
- Experience in academic publication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class 2:1 honours degree or higher in psychology at undergraduate level or Masters conversion course at Merit or higher conveying eligibility for GBC
Desirable
- Further post graduate qualification in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Merit or higher
Experience
Essential
- Professional experience with people with mental health problems and/or neurodiversity
- Experience of working clinically with autistic adults
Desirable
- Experience of working clinically within an NHS setting
- Experience of completing risk assessments
- Experience of working with service users' families and/or carers
- Experience of using clinical supervision
- Experience of completing aspects of autism assessments and associated report writing
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the key features of autism
- Ability to adjust communication (written and/or verbal) to individual client's needs
- High level communication skills (written and verbal)
Desirable
- Experience in conducting audits/service evaluations
- Experience in academic publication
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Marys Hospital
Frognal Avenue
Sidcup
DA14 6LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Marys Hospital
Frognal Avenue
Sidcup
DA14 6LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Health Care Assistant - SWISH
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448601
Job summary
Would you like to develop your clinical skills while supporting patients to access high-quality sexual health services? We are seeking a motivated and caring Health Care Assistant to join our Somerset Wide Integrated Sexual Health (SWISH) team.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a specialist service delivering compassionate, confidential and inclusive care. Working alongside experienced nurses and doctors, you will support a range of clinical activities, contribute to patient care and develop specialist skills through training and ongoing professional development
Main duties of the job
Working under the guidance of qualified clinicians, you will support the delivery of sexual health clinics across Somerset. Duties include providing direct patient support, acting as a chaperone during examinations, undertaking delegated clinical tasks, maintaining clinic stock and equipment, and completing associated administrative duties. You will also have opportunities to develop specialist skills, including microscopy, vaccination support and delivering aspects of asymptomatic screening services following training and competency assessment.
Your supporting statement is an important part of your application -- this is your opportunity to tell us why this particular role interests you and what makes you a great fit for the team. We'd like to hear about the skills, experience and personal qualities you can bring, including any transferable skills that would help you succeed in the post, even if you don't yet meet every part of the person specification.
If you'd like to find out more about the service or team prior to application, we always welcome informal conversations and visits prior to application. Please feel free to contact us on xxx
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-GR-6142
Job locations
Swish Millstream House
Castle Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4AS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Health Care Assistant within SWISH, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred sexual health services. Working closely with nurses and doctors, you will assist patients throughout their clinic journey, helping to create a welcoming and supportive environment while maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Your responsibilities will include supporting clinical procedures, specimen collection and testing, preparing clinical environments, maintaining stock levels and ensuring equipment is ready for use. As your experience develops, you will undertake additional training to enhance your skills and knowledge, including microscopy, vaccination support and managing designated patient pathways within agreed competencies. The role offers excellent opportunities for learning and development within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving health outcomes across Somerset.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who enjoys working with people, is keen to learn and can adapt to a varied workload. In return, you will gain valuable clinical experience, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients accessing sexual health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Health Care Assistant within SWISH, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred sexual health services. Working closely with nurses and doctors, you will assist patients throughout their clinic journey, helping to create a welcoming and supportive environment while maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Your responsibilities will include supporting clinical procedures, specimen collection and testing, preparing clinical environments, maintaining stock levels and ensuring equipment is ready for use. As your experience develops, you will undertake additional training to enhance your skills and knowledge, including microscopy, vaccination support and managing designated patient pathways within agreed competencies. The role offers excellent opportunities for learning and development within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving health outcomes across Somerset.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who enjoys working with people, is keen to learn and can adapt to a varied workload. In return, you will gain valuable clinical experience, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients accessing sexual health services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent within a health related discipline
Experience
Essential
- Venepuncture (or must be willing to work towards this with training)
- Experience related to a health care setting.
Desirable
- Delegated clinical skills such as give vaccinations
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- Able to communicate in a sensitive and non-judgemental manner
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent within a health related discipline
Experience
Essential
- Venepuncture (or must be willing to work towards this with training)
- Experience related to a health care setting.
Desirable
- Delegated clinical skills such as give vaccinations
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- Able to communicate in a sensitive and non-judgemental manner
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust to meet the needs of the service
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Swish Millstream House
Castle Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Swish Millstream House
Castle Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4AS
United Kingdom
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Band 6 Senior Oncology Dietitian
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448538
Job summary
Join our friendly and supportive oncology dietetic team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, one of the UK's largest tertiary cancer centres. This 12-month fixed-term maternity cover post offers the opportunity to develop advanced oncology dietetic skills across a diverse caseload, working closely with specialist MDTs in a highly respected service. You will gain exposure to complex cancer pathways and contribute to service development within a progressive department.
Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian with excellent clinical, communication and organizational skills to join our team as a Senior Oncology Dietitian. This full-time Band 6 role will provide specialist nutritional assessment and intervention for patients undergoing cancer treatment, supporting both inpatient and outpatient services. The post is ideal for a dietitian looking to further develop their clinical expertise, decision-making and specialist oncology practice.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain specialist oncology experience within a major cancer centre while making a meaningful difference to patient care.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
*Provide evidence based nutritional care to patients with cancer across inpatient and outpatient settings.
*Deliver specialist dietetic management for complex oncology patients, including advice following oesophageal and gastroduodenal stent insertion, optimization of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, symptom management, oral nutritional support and enteral tube feeding.
*Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
*Prioritize and manage a varied caseload of complex patients.
*Deliver education and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
*Supervise and support junior staff, students and assistants as required.
*Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
*Maintain accurate clinical documentation and data collection.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1103960
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Evidence of relevant GCSE, NVQ, GNVQ, AS and A levels
- *Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- *Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- *MSc or equivalent experience e.g. advanced level of clinical practice / relevant postgraduate, professionally accredited courses
Experience
Essential
- *Relevant post registration experience relevant to clinical area.
- *In depth for nutritional assessment / nutritional screening tools.
- *Knowledge of all types of nutritional support.
- *Up to date with clinical developments, with evidence of contributions to clinical meetings / journal clubs.
- *Working knowledge of computer programmes e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, power point, dietary analysis, data collection and patient information programmes.
- *Evidence of clinical audit and/or research.
- *Evidence of multi-disciplinary team work.
- *Knowledge of standards of record keeping and medico-legal issues.
- *Experience of training Dietetic students.
Desirable
- *Evidence of teaching groups pf professionals and patients (D)
- *Evidence of ongoing regular attendance on post-graduate training courses and clinical development.
- *Evidence of attendance at national conferences.
- *Attendance at specialist group meetings of BDA and accredited specialist training course.
- *Attendance at relevant multi-disciplinary courses/conferences
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Organisational skills with the ability to organise own workload and work in a systematic way
- * Excellent time management
- * Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- * Demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for nutrition
- * Motivated to develop the service
- * Flexibility in the approach to a day in the knowledge that pressure of demand and throughput of patients will impact on original aims of the day
- * Work onsite due to the clinical caseload
- *Enthusiasm and commitment to train student dietitians and others
- *Commitment to CPD
Desirable
- *Active member of relevant professional groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Evidence of relevant GCSE, NVQ, GNVQ, AS and A levels
- *Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- *Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- *MSc or equivalent experience e.g. advanced level of clinical practice / relevant postgraduate, professionally accredited courses
Experience
Essential
- *Relevant post registration experience relevant to clinical area.
- *In depth for nutritional assessment / nutritional screening tools.
- *Knowledge of all types of nutritional support.
- *Up to date with clinical developments, with evidence of contributions to clinical meetings / journal clubs.
- *Working knowledge of computer programmes e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, power point, dietary analysis, data collection and patient information programmes.
- *Evidence of clinical audit and/or research.
- *Evidence of multi-disciplinary team work.
- *Knowledge of standards of record keeping and medico-legal issues.
- *Experience of training Dietetic students.
Desirable
- *Evidence of teaching groups pf professionals and patients (D)
- *Evidence of ongoing regular attendance on post-graduate training courses and clinical development.
- *Evidence of attendance at national conferences.
- *Attendance at specialist group meetings of BDA and accredited specialist training course.
- *Attendance at relevant multi-disciplinary courses/conferences
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Organisational skills with the ability to organise own workload and work in a systematic way
- * Excellent time management
- * Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- * Demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for nutrition
- * Motivated to develop the service
- * Flexibility in the approach to a day in the knowledge that pressure of demand and throughput of patients will impact on original aims of the day
- * Work onsite due to the clinical caseload
- *Enthusiasm and commitment to train student dietitians and others
- *Commitment to CPD
Desirable
- *Active member of relevant professional groups
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).
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Nursing Associate- 30 hour/week-12 month Contract -GP Surgery
St. Andrew's House Medical Centre View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2446546
Job summary
Job Summary
We are looking for a Nursing Associate to join our friendly GP Surgery based in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester (Tameside Area).
You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary GP team providing planned patient care.
You will need to be registered as a Nursing Associate on the NMC Register.
The Practice provides services to a patient population of around 6000. You will work along with our Practice Nurse. We are a well-run surgery. We are looking for a person, who may blend in our practice environment and provide the highest standard of care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Primary Responsibilities
You will work within the limits of your professional competence, skills and knowledge and prioritise and manage your own workload.
You will support the Practice Nurse in the delivery of patient care.
You will be an active member of our Multi-Disciplinary Team and will coordinate patient care with other members of our GP practice and PCN staff.
You will undertake clinical tasks, as allocated to you from time to time, including venepuncture and ECGs, INR management and spirometry,Diabetes ,Vaccinations,Home visits and asthma evaluation.
You will do NHS Health Checks and record them on EMIS.
You will perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and pulse.
As needed, you will discuss and share patients clinical information with the Practice Nurse, GP registrars and GP Partners
You will ensure that the privacy and safety of individuals is always maintained.
You will keep an eye on issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults.
Conduct safe administration of injections using subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, including influenza vaccination
You will assist the Practice Nurse in Diabetes care and chronic disease management
You will attend regular practice meetings.
About us
St Andrews House Medical Centre is a GP Surgery in the centre of Stalybridge, round the corner from Stalybridge Railway Station and Central bus station. It is housed in a substantial Victorian building with the surgery on the ground floor and first floor being occupied as the Stalybridge, Mossley and Dukinfield Primary Care Network hub. It is friendly medical practice of around 6000 patients. There are 3 GP Partners and 3 salaried GPs
It is training GP practice with GP trainees being part of the team. There is a practice nurse, with whom you will have a close contact with but overall direction will be set by the GP Partners.
Details
Date posted
25 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£24,960 a year £16/ hr
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
A3456-26-0013
Job locations
2 Waterloo Road
Stalybridge
SK15 2AU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title:Registered Nursing AssociateEmployer:St Andrews House Medical Centre / employing PCN, as applicable
To work as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, providing safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients registered with the practice.
The post holder will support the delivery of essential and enhanced primary care services, preventative healthcare, immunisation programmes, long-term condition management and health promotion.
The Nursing Associate will work under the direction of registered nurses and other appropriate clinicians, undertaking clinical activities within their competence, training, professional registration and agreed protocols.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care, achievement of relevant Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators, NHS contractual requirements and practice clinical quality standards.
2. Key responsibilitiesA. Clinical care and patient assessment
- Undertake delegated clinical procedures in accordance with training, competence and practice protocols.
- Obtain and record physiological observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, height and weight.
- Undertake venepuncture, ECG recording and other clinical procedures where appropriately trained and assessed as competent.
- Record body mass index, smoking status and relevant lifestyle information.
- Recognise abnormalities, deterioration and red-flag symptoms and promptly escalate concerns to an appropriate clinician.
- Provide person-centred care, maintaining dignity, confidentiality and respect for individual needs.
- Support patients with additional needs, communication difficulties or barriers to accessing healthcare.
B. Long-term conditions and QOF support
Support the practice nursing team in the delivery of structured reviews and monitoring for patients with long-term conditions, including:
- Diabetes mellitus.
- Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
- Chronic kidney disease.
- Atrial fibrillation and other conditions covered by agreed practice protocols.
Responsibilities may include:
- Recording blood pressure, pulse, weight, BMI and other relevant observations.
- Undertaking agreed investigations, such as HbA1c blood sampling, renal function monitoring and other blood tests, where trained and authorised.
- Supporting diabetic foot checks following appropriate training and competency assessment.
- Recording smoking status, alcohol use, physical activity and other relevant lifestyle information.
- Identifying overdue monitoring and assisting with recall systems.
- Ensuring clinical information and observations are accurately recorded and coded in the clinical system.
- Identifying abnormal results and escalating them in accordance with agreed pathways.
- Supporting QOF achievement through accurate documentation, appropriate recalls and timely completion of delegated clinical activities.
The Nursing Associate must not independently diagnose, prescribe or make treatment decisions outside their authorised scope of practice.
C. Immunisation and vaccination
- Support the delivery of routine, seasonal and other commissioned vaccination programmes.
- Undertake vaccination administration only when appropriately trained, assessed as competent and authorised under the applicable patient-specific direction or patient group direction.
- Maintain accurate vaccination records, including batch numbers, expiry dates and relevant clinical codes.
- Follow cold-chain procedures and vaccine storage requirements.
- Recognise and escalate adverse reactions, contraindications and clinical concerns.
- Assist with vaccine stock monitoring, ordering and safe storage.
- Support influenza, pneumococcal, shingles, COVID-19 and other eligible vaccination programmes as commissioned and within competence.
D. Screening and preventative healthcare
- Support NHS Health Checks and other commissioned screening activities where trained and authorised.
- Assist with cervical screening only if separately trained, competent and appropriately registered or authorised for the activity.
- Support blood pressure monitoring, smoking cessation advice and healthy lifestyle interventions.
- Assist with identification and recall of patients eligible for screening and preventative interventions.
- Provide health promotion advice within the limits of competence and agreed clinical pathways.
E. Wound care and treatment room duties
- Undertake basic wound assessment and dressing changes within training and competence.
- Support removal of sutures or clips where trained and authorised.
- Monitor wounds for signs of infection or deterioration and escalate concerns.
- Maintain treatment room cleanliness, equipment readiness and appropriate infection prevention standards.
F. Clinical administration and record keeping
- Maintain complete, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in EMIS or the practice's designated clinical system.
- Ensure clinical observations, investigations, procedures and outcomes are appropriately coded.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and practice information governance policies.
- Follow procedures for managing test results, clinical tasks and patient recalls.
- Ensure abnormal findings are communicated and escalated promptly.
- Assist with audits, searches, clinical indicators and quality improvement activities.
G. Infection prevention and control
- Follow practice infection prevention and control policies.
- Use personal protective equipment appropriately.
- Maintain safe clinical environments and equipment.
- Follow procedures for cleaning, decontamination, sharps disposal and clinical waste.
- Report incidents, hazards and infection control concerns promptly.
H. Safeguarding and patient safety
- Recognise and report concerns relating to children and adults at risk.
- Follow safeguarding policies and escalation procedures.
- Maintain awareness of consent, mental capacity, confidentiality and information sharing requirements.
- Report clinical incidents, near misses and safety concerns through the appropriate practice systems.
- Participate in learning, reflection and quality improvement activities.
I. Teamwork and professional development
- Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, administrative staff and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Attend clinical meetings, training sessions and supervision as required.
- Maintain NMC registration and comply with the NMC Code and applicable revalidation requirements.
- Maintain a record of training, competency assessments and continuing professional development.
- Undertake mandatory training and additional role-specific training as agreed with the practice.
- Participate in appraisal, supervision and performance review.
3. Professional boundaries and accountability
The post holder must:
- Work within the NMC Code, the Nursing Associate scope of practice and their assessed competence.
- Seek advice or supervision whenever a task falls outside their competence or authority.
- Not independently diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medicines or alter treatment plans unless separately qualified and legally authorised to do so.
- Administer medicines and vaccines only when appropriately trained and authorised under the relevant legal framework.
- Follow local clinical protocols, delegation arrangements and escalation pathways.
- Recognise limitations and promptly refer patients to an appropriate registered professional when required.
4. General responsibilities
- Comply with all practice policies and procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
- Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the grade, training and competence of the post holder.
- Support the practice in meeting relevant NHS contractual, clinical governance and patient safety requirements.
5. Person specification
Essential criteria
- Current NMC registration as a Nursing Associate.
- Evidence of appropriate Nursing Associate qualification and training.
- Understanding of professional accountability and the NMC Code.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Accurate record keeping and basic IT skills.
- Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and infection prevention.
- Ability to recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and patient-centred care.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in general practice or primary care.
- Experience of EMIS or another general practice clinical system.
- Training or experience in venepuncture and ECG recording.
- Experience supporting vaccination programmes.
- Experience supporting long-term condition reviews and QOF activity.
- Training in wound care, diabetic foot checks or NHS Health Checks.
- Experience of clinical audit, patient recalls and preventative healthcare.
6. Performance and development
Performance will be reviewed through supervision, appraisal, competency assessments and agreed service objectives.
Objectives may include:
- Completing delegated clinical activities safely and accurately.
- Maintaining appropriate clinical documentation and coding.
- Supporting timely completion of patient recalls and monitoring.
- Maintaining mandatory training and relevant competencies.
- Contributing to patient safety, clinical audit and quality improvement.
- Demonstrating effective teamwork and professional conduct.
7. Review of job description
This job description outlines the principal duties of the post and may be reviewed periodically in consultation with the post holder to reflect changes in service requirements, contractual arrangements and the development of the role, provided duties remain appropriate to the post holders professional registration and competence.
Job description Job responsibilities Job title:Registered Nursing AssociateEmployer:St Andrews House Medical Centre / employing PCN, as applicableTo work as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, providing safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients registered with the practice.The post holder will support the delivery of essential and enhanced primary care services, preventative healthcare, immunisation programmes, long-term condition management and health promotion.The Nursing Associate will work under the direction of registered nurses and other appropriate clinicians, undertaking clinical activities within their competence, training, professional registration and agreed protocols.The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care, achievement of relevant Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators, NHS contractual requirements and practice clinical quality standards.2. Key responsibilitiesA. Clinical care and patient assessmentUndertake delegated clinical procedures in accordance with training, competence and practice protocols. Obtain and record physiological observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, height and weight. Undertake venepuncture, ECG recording and other clinical procedures where appropriately trained and assessed as competent. Record body mass index, smoking status and relevant lifestyle information. Recognise abnormalities, deterioration and red-flag symptoms and promptly escalate concerns to an appropriate clinician. Provide person-centred care, maintaining dignity, confidentiality and respect for individual needs. Support patients with additional needs, communication difficulties or barriers to accessing healthcare.B. Long-term conditions and QOF supportSupport the practice nursing team in the delivery of structured reviews and monitoring for patients with long-term conditions, including:Diabetes mellitus. Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Chronic kidney disease. Atrial fibrillation and other conditions covered by agreed practice protocols.Responsibilities may include:Recording blood pressure, pulse, weight, BMI and other relevant observations. Undertaking agreed investigations, such as HbA1c blood sampling, renal function monitoring and other blood tests, where trained and authorised. Supporting diabetic foot checks following appropriate training and competency assessment. Recording smoking status, alcohol use, physical activity and other relevant lifestyle information. Identifying overdue monitoring and assisting with recall systems. Ensuring clinical information and observations are accurately recorded and coded in the clinical system. Identifying abnormal results and escalating them in accordance with agreed pathways. Supporting QOF achievement through accurate documentation, appropriate recalls and timely completion of delegated clinical activities.The Nursing Associate must not independently diagnose, prescribe or make treatment decisions outside their authorised scope of practice.C. Immunisation and vaccinationSupport the delivery of routine, seasonal and other commissioned vaccination programmes. Undertake vaccination administration only when appropriately trained, assessed as competent and authorised under the applicable patient-specific direction or patient group direction. Maintain accurate vaccination records, including batch numbers, expiry dates and relevant clinical codes. Follow cold-chain procedures and vaccine storage requirements. Recognise and escalate adverse reactions, contraindications and clinical concerns. Assist with vaccine stock monitoring, ordering and safe storage. Support influenza, pneumococcal, shingles, COVID-19 and other eligible vaccination programmes as commissioned and within competence.D. Screening and preventative healthcareSupport NHS Health Checks and other commissioned screening activities where trained and authorised. Assist with cervical screening only if separately trained, competent and appropriately registered or authorised for the activity. Support blood pressure monitoring, smoking cessation advice and healthy lifestyle interventions. Assist with identification and recall of patients eligible for screening and preventative interventions. Provide health promotion advice within the limits of competence and agreed clinical pathways.E. Wound care and treatment room dutiesUndertake basic wound assessment and dressing changes within training and competence. Support removal of sutures or clips where trained and authorised. Monitor wounds for signs of infection or deterioration and escalate concerns. Maintain treatment room cleanliness, equipment readiness and appropriate infection prevention standards.F. Clinical administration and record keepingMaintain complete, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in EMIS or the practice's designated clinical system. Ensure clinical observations, investigations, procedures and outcomes are appropriately coded. Maintain confidentiality and comply with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and practice information governance policies. Follow procedures for managing test results, clinical tasks and patient recalls. Ensure abnormal findings are communicated and escalated promptly. Assist with audits, searches, clinical indicators and quality improvement activities.G. Infection prevention and controlFollow practice infection prevention and control policies. Use personal protective equipment appropriately. Maintain safe clinical environments and equipment. Follow procedures for cleaning, decontamination, sharps disposal and clinical waste. Report incidents, hazards and infection control concerns promptly.H. Safeguarding and patient safetyRecognise and report concerns relating to children and adults at risk. Follow safeguarding policies and escalation procedures. Maintain awareness of consent, mental capacity, confidentiality and information sharing requirements. Report clinical incidents, near misses and safety concerns through the appropriate practice systems. Participate in learning, reflection and quality improvement activities.I. Teamwork and professional developmentWork collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, administrative staff and other multidisciplinary team members. Attend clinical meetings, training sessions and supervision as required. Maintain NMC registration and comply with the NMC Code and applicable revalidation requirements. Maintain a record of training, competency assessments and continuing professional development. Undertake mandatory training and additional role-specific training as agreed with the practice. Participate in appraisal, supervision and performance review.3. Professional boundaries and accountabilityThe post holder must:Work within the NMC Code, the Nursing Associate scope of practice and their assessed competence. Seek advice or supervision whenever a task falls outside their competence or authority. Not independently diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medicines or alter treatment plans unless separately qualified and legally authorised to do so. Administer medicines and vaccines only when appropriately trained and authorised under the relevant legal framework. Follow local clinical protocols, delegation arrangements and escalation pathways. Recognise limitations and promptly refer patients to an appropriate registered professional when required.4. General responsibilitiesComply with all practice policies and procedures. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Maintain a safe working environment. Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the grade, training and competence of the post holder. Support the practice in meeting relevant NHS contractual, clinical governance and patient safety requirements.5. Person specificationEssential criteriaCurrent NMC registration as a Nursing Associate. Evidence of appropriate Nursing Associate qualification and training. Understanding of professional accountability and the NMC Code. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Accurate record keeping and basic IT skills. Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and infection prevention. Ability to recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns. Commitment to continuing professional development and patient-centred care.Desirable criteriaPrevious experience in general practice or primary care. Experience of EMIS or another general practice clinical system. Training or experience in venepuncture and ECG recording. Experience supporting vaccination programmes. Experience supporting long-term condition reviews and QOF activity. Training in wound care, diabetic foot checks or NHS Health Checks. Experience of clinical audit, patient recalls and preventative healthcare.6. Performance and developmentPerformance will be reviewed through supervision, appraisal, competency assessments and agreed service objectives.Objectives may include:Completing delegated clinical activities safely and accurately. Maintaining appropriate clinical documentation and coding. Supporting timely completion of patient recalls and monitoring. Maintaining mandatory training and relevant competencies. Contributing to patient safety, clinical audit and quality improvement. Demonstrating effective teamwork and professional conduct.7. Review of job descriptionThis job description outlines the principal duties of the post and may be reviewed periodically in consultation with the post holder to reflect changes in service requirements, contractual arrangements and the development of the role, provided duties remain appropriate to the post holders professional registration and competence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register. Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St. Andrew's House Medical Centre
Address
2 Waterloo Road
Stalybridge
SK15 2AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.standrewshousemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St. Andrew's House Medical Centre
Address
2 Waterloo Road
Stalybridge
SK15 2AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.standrewshousemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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