Job summary

The Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Part-time specialist Pharmacy Technician- ePMA to join our pharmacy team.

• Are you an established Pharmacy Technician who wants to deliver high quality pharmaceutical care using an electronic prescribing and record system in a hospital team?
• Are you interested in delivering quality improvement through digital technologies?

If so, come and join us at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

This exciting role will provide you with a range of experiences in ePMA system development, providing clinical decision support and medication safety features across various functionalities within the system.

You will also be part of the clinical services team, providing clinical care to a variety of medical, surgical and admissions wards.

Main duties of the job

A flavour of your day to day

Your week will consist of a mixture of clinical and digital activities. Within your digital role, you will work with the ePMA Meds Team and wider digital team to provide maintenance and improvements to the trusts electronic prescribing system.

Working clinically, you will deliver direct, patient-facing care ensuring the safe and appropriate use of medicines across the Trust.

Through the structured rotation plan you will be exposed to, and work within, a number of clinical areas, including:

Medical wards

Surgical wards

Admissions wards

Inpatient and outpatient dispensary

The department works on an extended hours, seven day pharmacy service on a rostered basis.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

05 November 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

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8385722-C

Job locations

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

Support dispensary services by checking stock and prescriptions, ordering medicines, dispensing, labelling, accuracy checking and counselling patients on their pharmaceutical needs.

Support ward-based activities by undertaking stock control, medication supply, medicines reconciliation, expediting medicines for patient discharge and utilising close liaison with ward pharmacists, medical and nursing teams.

Communication with patients to inform and coach them about their healthcare requirements.

Support improvements in patient safety, staff support and health and wellbeing.

Job description Job responsibilities Job summary Support dispensary services by checking stock and prescriptions, ordering medicines, dispensing, labelling, accuracy checking and counselling patients on their pharmaceutical needs. Support ward-based activities by undertaking stock control, medication supply, medicines reconciliation, expediting medicines for patient discharge and utilising close liaison with ward pharmacists, medical and nursing teams. Communication with patients to inform and coach them about their healthcare requirements. Support improvements in patient safety, staff support and health and wellbeing.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• BTEC Pharm Science
• oAccredited Final Checking qualification
• oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• oAccredited counselling award
• oA1 NVQ Assessor Award
• oManagerial Qualification or willing to work towards them
• oRegistered with the GPhC

Desirable

• oRecognised IT qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• oSignificant post qualification experience.
• oExperience leading a team
• oExtensive recent experience of working in hospital
• oExperience in managing technicians/assistants in a Pharmacy environment.
• oExperience in training of Pharmacy staff
• oExpected to have an all-round knowledge of the technical aspects of hospital Pharmacy and a broad outlook of pharmaceutical issues

Desirable

• oExperience of ePMA systems
• oExperience of working in community pharmacy
• oPrevious experience with working with Cerner Millennium build tools
• oExperience in database management
• oExperience in procedure development

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent IT skills including Microsoft Office
• oCommunication skills (both verbal and written)
• oGood interpersonal skills
• oAbility to strategically develop the e-Care system as part of a team
• oAbility to influence staff within and outside the team and department
• oAbility to work to deadlines and to achieve agreed objectives
• oAbility to work in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment
• oAbility to deal with members of the public and other health care workers in a professional manner
• oClose liaison with co-workers in the department is vital
• oAble to make decisions

Personal qualities

Essential

• oCommitment to the team and patient care
• oOpen approach to new initiatives
• oTeam working (management and professional)
• oFlexibility to work in different sections of the department
• oPositive attitude towards personal / self development
• oParticipate in the Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday rota
• oAttention to detail

Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential BTEC Pharm Science oAccredited Final Checking qualification oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent oAccredited counselling award oA1 NVQ Assessor Award oManagerial Qualification or willing to work towards them oRegistered with the GPhC Desirable oRecognised IT qualification Experience & Knowledge Essential oSignificant post qualification experience. oExperience leading a team oExtensive recent experience of working in hospital oExperience in managing technicians/assistants in a Pharmacy environment. oExperience in training of Pharmacy staff oExpected to have an all-round knowledge of the technical aspects of hospital Pharmacy and a broad outlook of pharmaceutical issues Desirable oExperience of ePMA systems oExperience of working in community pharmacy oPrevious experience with working with Cerner Millennium build tools oExperience in database management oExperience in procedure development Skills & Abilities Essential oExcellent IT skills including Microsoft Office oCommunication skills (both verbal and written) oGood interpersonal skills oAbility to strategically develop the e-Care system as part of a team oAbility to influence staff within and outside the team and department oAbility to work to deadlines and to achieve agreed objectives oAbility to work in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment oAbility to deal with members of the public and other health care workers in a professional manner oClose liaison with co-workers in the department is vital oAble to make decisions Personal qualities Essential oCommitment to the team and patient care oOpen approach to new initiatives oTeam working (management and professional) oFlexibility to work in different sections of the department oPositive attitude towards personal / self development oParticipate in the Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday rota oAttention to detail

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the Enfield Older People's Psychology Service, to work as part of various multi-disciplinary teams across Enfield Older People Mental Health services within NLFT. This is a fixed part-time post (0.5 wte) to be based at Chase Farm Hospital site in Enfield.

The Enfield Older People's Psychology Service is a small, friendly and supportive, growing team of psychologists. We would very much welcome either a newly qualified or experienced clinician, who is highly motivated and has the necessary skills to work with Older People presenting with a range of issues, often with high levels of complexity, offering assessments and suitable interventions.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the Enfield Older People's Psychology Service, providing a service across the Enfield Older People Mental Health services within NLFT. Offering assessments and interventions for older people referred by the CMHTs, Hawthorn Recovery Unit and inpatient wards. Comprehensive assessments will contribute to clinical formulations, to be shared within the MDT, and used to inform evidence-based interventions. In addition to offering assessments and clinical interventions, the post holder will liaise with MDTs, and provide support and consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues, professionals, and non-professional staff as necessary.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Job summary

The adult inpatient Speech & Language Therapy team has an exciting fixed term contract opportunity to work across the acute wards at Leighton Hospital within Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT).

We are looking for an enthusiastic, autonomous and highly motivated Speech & Language Therapist with a passion for working with patients who present with swallowing and communication difficulties.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in the assessment and management of a shared dysphagia and acquiredcommunication caseload, as an autonomous practitioner. They will have experience in managing complex presentations and conditions, andtherefore post graduate dysphagia training is desirable.

They will be able to work collaboratively with the relevant MDTs to deliver goal focused, person centred, integrated therapy to individuals and their relatives.

The individual will benefit from access to clinical supervision, peer supervision and regular in-service training. It is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive and 'CPD active' SLT team.

Exciting service developments include the use of sEMG and MBSImP. The service also runs weekly videofluoroscopy clinics and outpatient FEESclinic.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

412-COMM-8389033

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe, Cheshire

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous clinician to provide specialist speech and language therapy to a high standard through appropriate assessment, and accurate analysis and clinical reasoning in order to interpret, diagnose as appropriate, set goals and provide treatment for patients with a range of complex neurological, and long term conditions.

To use specialist knowledge and skills to contribute to the multidisciplinary case management of patients referred to the service

To support and contribute to the operational delivery of specialist services and the development of initiatives, ensuring consistent service delivery with other clinical specialist services.

Job description Job responsibilities To work as an autonomous clinician to provide specialist speech and language therapy to a high standard through appropriate assessment, and accurate analysis and clinical reasoning in order to interpret, diagnose as appropriate, set goals and provide treatment for patients with a range of complex neurological, and long term conditions. To use specialist knowledge and skills to contribute to the multidisciplinary case management of patients referred to the service To support and contribute to the operational delivery of specialist services and the development of initiatives, ensuring consistent service delivery with other clinical specialist services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC
• Dysphagia qualification

Desirable

• VF qualification

skills

Essential

• Communication therapy skills
• Dysphagia competencies/skills

Desirable

• VF competencies

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience working on acute wards

Desirable

• VF

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC Dysphagia qualification Desirable VF qualification skills Essential Communication therapy skills Dysphagia competencies/skills Desirable VF competencies Experience Essential NHS experience working on acute wards Desirable VF

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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe, Cheshire

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe, Cheshire

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about healthcare and science? Ready to kick-start your career in pharmacy? This is your chance to join our dynamic 2027-2029 cohort of Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and embark on a journey towards becoming a fully qualified, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered Pharmacy Technician!

As part of our two-year training programme, you'll receive hands-on experience, developing essential skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. You'll also work towards earning the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice Apprenticeship with the prestigious University of East Anglia. At the end of your training, you'll be equipped with the expertise and qualifications to register with the GPhC and start your exciting career in pharmacy.

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn and make a difference in the healthcare field. If you're ready to take on this incredible opportunity and help shape the future of pharmacy, we want to hear from you!

Training Locations

This role is split across two hospital sites:

• Chase Farm Hospital
• St Ann's Hospital

You will rotate between both sites during your training, giving you valuable exposure to different pharmacy services, teams, and patient groups, and helping you develop a broad and well-rounded skill set.

Main duties of the job

A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A* - C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:

• GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Functional Skills Level 2*
• GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Functional Skills Level 2
• GCSE Science x 1 at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent

*PLEASE NOTE that English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is not an equivalent to GCSE English Grade C/Level 4 or above and does not meet the entry requirements.

You will also need to be patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be a quick learner and be committed to the 2 year training programme. The ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working is essential.

About us

Working for North London NHS Foundation Trust

Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust?

We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.

2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all

3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.

4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?

Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme
• We have excellent internal staff network support groups.

The postholder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year Per annum including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-NLFT-8399445

Job locations

Pharmacy Department, St. Ann's Hospital

St Ann's Road

London

N15 3TH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join our comprehensive, level 4 training programme designed to equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need to become a fully qualified Pharmacy Technician!

Throughout your journey, youll attend a recognised college or pharmacy training organisation to cover the knowledge components of the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. This will be complemented by hands-on, skill-based training across various rotational areas, ensuring you receive well-rounded, practical experience.

Your role as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician will involve undertaking the tasks and responsibilities defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to achieve registration as a Pharmacy Technician. This qualification is a combination of both study and demonstrating your competence within the workplace.

To succeed in this role, you must be able to balance studying while working effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A professional approach and commitment to your training are key as you move through each structured rotation and complete the necessary competencies.

You will have the support of a dedicated Educational Supervisor, and your training will follow a structured package across a variety of rotations, including:

• Inpatient dispensary
• Clozapine co-ordination
• Medicines management
• Procurement and distribution
• Specialist clinical experience
• Community Mental Health Team visits

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and gain invaluable experience in multiple areas of pharmacy practice!

Job description Job responsibilities Join our comprehensive, level 4 training programme designed to equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need to become a fully qualified Pharmacy Technician! Throughout your journey, youll attend a recognised college or pharmacy training organisation to cover the knowledge components of the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. This will be complemented by hands-on, skill-based training across various rotational areas, ensuring you receive well-rounded, practical experience. Your role as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician will involve undertaking the tasks and responsibilities defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to achieve registration as a Pharmacy Technician. This qualification is a combination of both study and demonstrating your competence within the workplace. To succeed in this role, you must be able to balance studying while working effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A professional approach and commitment to your training are key as you move through each structured rotation and complete the necessary competencies. You will have the support of a dedicated Educational Supervisor, and your training will follow a structured package across a variety of rotations, including: Inpatient dispensary Clozapine co-ordination Medicines management Procurement and distribution Specialist clinical experience Community Mental Health Team visits This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and gain invaluable experience in multiple areas of pharmacy practice!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSES at grade C/4 or above (Including Maths, English, Science)

Desirable

• Pharmacy experience/ NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication
• Interest in pharmacy/healthcare
• IT literacy

Desirable

• Evidence of time management/initiative.
• Interest in studying/learning new skills

Experience /knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with public.
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Experience of working within a pharmacy/healthcare setting.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 GCSES at grade C/4 or above (Including Maths, English, Science) Desirable Pharmacy experience/ NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Skills/Abilities Essential Good written and verbal communication Interest in pharmacy/healthcare IT literacy Desirable Evidence of time management/initiative. Interest in studying/learning new skills Experience /knowledge Essential Experience of working with public. Experience of working within a team Desirable Experience of working within a pharmacy/healthcare setting.

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

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department, St. Ann's Hospital

St Ann's Road

London

N15 3TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department, St. Ann's Hospital

St Ann's Road

London

N15 3TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting post for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant to work within the Home First Team within the Integrated Placement of Care Team (IPOCH). The post holder will work across the Emergency Department (ED), admission avoidance pathways, inpatient wards and community settings to support in preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, and support patients to receive care in the most appropriate setting.

The post holder will work collaboratively and cooperatively with multidisciplinary colleagues to meet the needs of patients and their families, taking an active role in facilitating safe and timely discharge from hospital, supporting admission avoidance initiatives within ED and Urgent Care pathways and undertaking ongoing assessments within community settings in line with National Hospital Discharge Guidance and Home First principles.

This role offers the opportunity to enhance skills within the ED and community therapy services, linking in with the wider support network and being part of an integrated support system. You will work across ED and our Discharge to Assess beds and across all care communities as required.

The successful candidate will undertake record keeping using an electronic device for which training will be provided.

Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will support the delivery of Home First Principles across the Emergency Department (ED), admission avoidance pathways, inpatient areas and community services.

Working autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team, the candidate will work alongside the therapist in preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and promoting independence, adopting a Proportionate Care and Home First approach. They will work closely with colleagues within ED, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), acute wards, community services, primary care, and social care to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Responsibilities will include supporting complex home visits, overseeing patient flow through Home First pathways, and ensuring timely reviews and progression of discharge plans.

The IPOCH team is based at Leighton Hospital and provides services across the Emergency Department, acute hospital wards, and patients own homes within the community. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across these settings and participate in weekend and Bank Holiday working as required.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

We offer full induction on commencement of the role. Supervision from senior physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist. Setting individual objectives through appraisals and competencies will be provided. All generic therapy assistants benefit from regular supervision sessions which are fortnightly to start. Given equal opportunities to undertake a variety of Continuing Professional development (CPD) and Band 4 competencies to develop and support you in your role.

Job summary

This post is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and competent Therapist who has advanced assessment, admission avoidance, and discharge planning knowledge and skills, providing support with Home First within the Integrated Placement of Care Team (IPOCH). The post holder will work across the Emergency Department (ED), admission avoidance pathways, inpatient wards, and community settings to facilitate timely decision-making, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and support patients to receive care in the most appropriate setting.

The post holder has decision-making autonomy and is responsible and accountable for the development, education, and supervision of others. They will work collaboratively and cooperatively with multidisciplinary colleagues to meet the needs of patients and their families, taking an active role in facilitating safe and timely discharge from hospital, supporting admission avoidance initiatives within ED and urgent care pathways and undertaking ongoing assessments within community settings in line with National Hospital Discharge Guidance and Home First principles.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Therapist to join our friendly and supportive IPOCH Team to drive clinical excellence, operational leadership, and service development.The post holder will support the triaging of patients who are ready for discharge, adopting a Proportionate Care and Home First approach, and supporting complex home visits alongside the wider multidisciplinary team. The role will include attendance at multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings within the hospital setting to facilitate timely discharge planning, promote Home First principles, and support effective patient flow across the system.As a senior member of the IPOCH team, you will provide clinical and professional leadership, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. You will take a leadership role within the team, supervising and supporting staff through Motiv8s, one-to-one meetings, appraisal processes, sickness management, and other HR responsibilities as required. You will act as a role model for best practice, supporting the development and education of colleagues while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.The post holder will be expected to work weekends and Bank Holidays as part of the service requirements.You are required to be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff.

An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-COMM-8394054-WINTER

Job locations

IPOCH BIU 2 Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical leadership across ED, admission avoidance, Home First, and discharge pathways.
• Support admission avoidance by identifying patients who can be safely managed within community setting's
• Facilitate safe, timely discharge from hospital through expert assessment and collaborative discharge planning.
• Lead complex clinical decision-making, risk assessment, and patient flow management.
• Supervise, support, and develop therapy staff and support workers within the IPOCH team.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and transformation programmes.
• Work collaboratively with acute, community, primary care, social care, and voluntary sector partners to deliver integrated care and Home First principles.
• Support achievement of key performance indicators relating to discharge, length of stay, admission avoidance, and patient outcomes.

Job description Job responsibilities Provide advanced clinical leadership across ED, admission avoidance, Home First, and discharge pathways. Support admission avoidance by identifying patients who can be safely managed within community setting's Facilitate safe, timely discharge from hospital through expert assessment and collaborative discharge planning. Lead complex clinical decision-making, risk assessment, and patient flow management. Supervise, support, and develop therapy staff and support workers within the IPOCH team. Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and transformation programmes. Work collaboratively with acute, community, primary care, social care, and voluntary sector partners to deliver integrated care and Home First principles. Support achievement of key performance indicators relating to discharge, length of stay, admission avoidance, and patient outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration
• Relevant professional degree/diploma/MSc (Master of Science) pre-registration.
• Clinical Educator Training

Desirable

• Post registration Masters in relevant area.
• Advanced Communication skills qualification.
• Membership of a specialist interest group relevant to the specialty.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Post registration Knowledge which is relevant to the specific area.
• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation recommendations for specialist area.
• Detailed awareness of the National and Local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area.
• Able to understand and analyse complex issues and balance competing priorities in order to make difficult clinical decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership when introducing change.
• Highly advanced communication and listening skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skill.
• Audit skills

Desirable

• Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately and effectively.
• Ability to negotiate effectively within the MDT or across a range of services/providers.
• High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility.
• Ability to cope with unpredictable situations.
• Confident in facilitating and challenging others.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of contributing to and service delivery/evolving evidence led practice and delivery in a changing environment.
• Specialist experience of managing a complex caseload of patients relevant to the post.
• Experience of working in a CCT at a band 6 level.
• Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders providing leadership within the rehabilitation setting.
• Experience of planning and completing audit and research.
• Experience of teaching and mentoring staff.
• Experience of undertaking projects.

Desirable

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience of working in an integrated team.
• Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care.

Specific Job requirement

Essential

• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels.
• Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads - able to multi-task as well as be self disciplined and highly motivated.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive, takes own initiative.
• Supportive team member.
• Demonstrates a flexible approach to ensure patient care is delivered.
• Experience of Service development.

Desirable

• Completion of fundamentals of change training.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration Relevant professional degree/diploma/MSc (Master of Science) pre-registration. Clinical Educator Training Desirable Post registration Masters in relevant area. Advanced Communication skills qualification. Membership of a specialist interest group relevant to the specialty. Knowledge and Skills Essential Post registration Knowledge which is relevant to the specific area. In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation recommendations for specialist area. Detailed awareness of the National and Local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area. Able to understand and analyse complex issues and balance competing priorities in order to make difficult clinical decisions. Ability to demonstrate leadership when introducing change. Highly advanced communication and listening skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skill. Audit skills Desirable Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately and effectively. Ability to negotiate effectively within the MDT or across a range of services/providers. High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility. Ability to cope with unpredictable situations. Confident in facilitating and challenging others. Experience Essential Experience of contributing to and service delivery/evolving evidence led practice and delivery in a changing environment. Specialist experience of managing a complex caseload of patients relevant to the post. Experience of working in a CCT at a band 6 level. Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders providing leadership within the rehabilitation setting. Experience of planning and completing audit and research. Experience of teaching and mentoring staff. Experience of undertaking projects. Desirable Previous supervisory experience. Experience of working in an integrated team. Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care. Specific Job requirement Essential Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels. Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads - able to multi-task as well as be self disciplined and highly motivated. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure. Proactive, takes own initiative. Supportive team member. Demonstrates a flexible approach to ensure patient care is delivered. Experience of Service development. Desirable Completion of fundamentals of change training.

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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

IPOCH BIU 2 Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

IPOCH BIU 2 Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about healthcare and science? Ready to kick-start your career in pharmacy? This is your chance to join our dynamic 2027-2029 cohort of Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and embark on a journey towards becoming a fully qualified, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered Pharmacy Technician!

As part of our two-year training programme, you'll receive hands-on experience, developing essential skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. You'll also work towards earning the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice Apprenticeship with the prestigious University of East Anglia. At the end of your training, you'll be equipped with the expertise and qualifications to register with the GPhC and start your exciting career in pharmacy.

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn and make a difference in the healthcare field. If you're ready to take on this incredible opportunity and help shape the future of pharmacy, we want to hear from you!

Please note: The successful candidate must be available to commence employment in February 2027, in line with the scheduled start of the apprenticeship programme.

Main duties of the job

A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A* - C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:

• GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Functional Skills Level 2*
• GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Functional Skills Level 2
• GCSE Science x 1 at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent

*PLEASE NOTE that English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is not an equivalent to GCSE English Grade C/Level 4 or above and does not meet the entry requirements.

You will also need to be patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be a quick learner and be committed to the 2 year training programme. The ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working is essential.

About us

Working for North London NHS Foundation Trust

Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust?

We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.

2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all

3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.

4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?

Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme
• We have excellent internal staff network support groups.

The postholder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£31,554 to £33,270 a year Per annum including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-NLFT-8397912

Job locations

Pharmacy Department, Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5NX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join our comprehensive, level 4 training programme designed to equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need to become a fully qualified Pharmacy Technician!

Throughout your journey, youll attend a recognised college or pharmacy training organisation to cover the knowledge components of the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. This will be complemented by hands-on, skill-based training across various rotational areas, ensuring you receive well-rounded, practical experience.

Your role as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician will involve undertaking the tasks and responsibilities defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to achieve registration as a Pharmacy Technician. This qualification is a combination of both study and demonstrating your competence within the workplace.

To succeed in this role, you must be able to balance studying while working effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A professional approach and commitment to your training are key as you move through each structured rotation and complete the necessary competencies.

You will have the support of a dedicated Educational Supervisor, and your training will follow a structured package across a variety of rotations, including:

• Inpatient dispensary
• Clozapine co-ordination
• Medicines management
• Procurement and distribution
• Specialist clinical experience
• Community Mental Health Team visits

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and gain invaluable experience in multiple areas of pharmacy practice!

Job description Job responsibilities Join our comprehensive, level 4 training programme designed to equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need to become a fully qualified Pharmacy Technician! Throughout your journey, youll attend a recognised college or pharmacy training organisation to cover the knowledge components of the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. This will be complemented by hands-on, skill-based training across various rotational areas, ensuring you receive well-rounded, practical experience. Your role as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician will involve undertaking the tasks and responsibilities defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to achieve registration as a Pharmacy Technician. This qualification is a combination of both study and demonstrating your competence within the workplace. To succeed in this role, you must be able to balance studying while working effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A professional approach and commitment to your training are key as you move through each structured rotation and complete the necessary competencies. You will have the support of a dedicated Educational Supervisor, and your training will follow a structured package across a variety of rotations, including: Inpatient dispensary Clozapine co-ordination Medicines management Procurement and distribution Specialist clinical experience Community Mental Health Team visits This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and gain invaluable experience in multiple areas of pharmacy practice!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSES at grade C/4 or above (Including Maths, English, Science)

Desirable

• Pharmacy experience/ NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication
• Interest in pharmacy/healthcare
• IT literacy

Desirable

• Evidence of time management/initiative.
• Interest in studying/learning new skills

Experience /knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with public.
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Experience of working within a pharmacy/healthcare setting.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 GCSES at grade C/4 or above (Including Maths, English, Science) Desirable Pharmacy experience/ NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Skills/Abilities Essential Good written and verbal communication Interest in pharmacy/healthcare IT literacy Desirable Evidence of time management/initiative. Interest in studying/learning new skills Experience /knowledge Essential Experience of working with public. Experience of working within a team Desirable Experience of working within a pharmacy/healthcare setting.

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

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department, Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department, Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post holder will be a specialist member of the Digital Medicines Team, working autonomously within agreed governance arrangements to support the safe and effective use, development and introduction of digital medicines systems and innovations. They will provide specialist advice, manage complex system and data-related issues, and contribute to service improvement across the portfolio. This will include supporting the Trust's implementation of EPS, alongside medicines analytics and other digital medicines priorities.

The role will include responsibility for the support, administration, assurance and optimisation of designated systems, alongside testing, change control, implementation support and the use of medicines data to identify risk, monitor performance and inform improvement.

Main duties of the job

Please see details of main duties for the post in the Job Description and Person Specification attached

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Physiotherapist (Band 6) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at HMS Sultan Medical Centre, in Gosport, Hampshire.

This is a locum role (30 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Hourly Pay:£31.11

Main duties of the job

• To provide independent highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and efficient and effective management of an MSK caseload under supervision (Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Medical Officer (MO)).
• To manage patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries.
• To work closely with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure the highest standards of care.
• To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.
• To formulate, develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning
• To communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have barriers to communication e.g. English as their second language.
• To communicate effectively with all other rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units.
• To advise the Medical Officer and/or other rehab clinicians with regard to specialist physiotherapy recommendations.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

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

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

Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model

A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability

Free uniforms provided (if required)

A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.

Free mandatory training

Weekly payments

Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31.11 an hour

Contract

Locum

Duration

4 weeks

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

Q0004-43251

Job locations

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3BY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide independent highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and efficient and effective management of an MSK caseload under supervision (Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Medical Officer (MO)).
• To manage patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries.
• To work closely with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure the highest standards of care.
• To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.
• To formulate, develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning
• To communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have barriers to communication e.g. English as their second language.
• To communicate effectively with all other rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units.
• To advise the Medical Officer and/or other rehab clinicians with regard to specialist physiotherapy recommendations.
• To provide clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning for other medical professionals and, where appropriate the military Chain of Command (CoC).
• To support any relevant audit and research activity.
• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, patient appliances and aids, attaining competence prior to use and including the identification and reporting of work service requirements and repair needs within the department.
• To ensure the care, maintenance and proper use of materials, equipment and stationary and the accurate administration of any allocated inventories.
• To maintain high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information are achieved and maintained in accordance with local policy and professional standards.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide independent highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and efficient and effective management of an MSK caseload under supervision (Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Medical Officer (MO)). To manage patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries. To work closely with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure the highest standards of care. To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis. To formulate, develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning To communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have barriers to communication e.g. English as their second language. To communicate effectively with all other rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units. To advise the Medical Officer and/or other rehab clinicians with regard to specialist physiotherapy recommendations. To provide clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning for other medical professionals and, where appropriate the military Chain of Command (CoC). To support any relevant audit and research activity. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, patient appliances and aids, attaining competence prior to use and including the identification and reporting of work service requirements and repair needs within the department. To ensure the care, maintenance and proper use of materials, equipment and stationary and the accurate administration of any allocated inventories. To maintain high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information are achieved and maintained in accordance with local policy and professional standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be HCPC Registered.
• Must be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
• Must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Must have experience working at post-graduate diploma level in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
• Must have a minimum of two years post graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders. This shall be evidenced within the CV.
• Must have previously held a position as a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 or equivalent.
• Must have evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Must be HCPC Registered. Must be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP). Must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy. Must have experience working at post-graduate diploma level in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation. Must have a minimum of two years post graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders. This shall be evidenced within the CV. Must have previously held a position as a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 or equivalent. Must have evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

St Andrews House Medical Centre in Stalybridge is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our team. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a vibrant and supportive medical environment, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Assist healthcare professionals in the surgery with patient care.

Perform basic medical procedures such as phlebotomy, ECGs, taking blood pressures, performing NHS health checks, B12 vaccinations, other vaccinations trained to administer, diabetic foot checks etc.

Provide support to the Staff Nurse in all possible ways.

Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.

Assist with the general day-to-day operations of the surgery

About us

The GP Practice is located in Stalybridge City Centre close to the bus and train station. We are housed on the ground floor of our large Victorian building. We are part of Stalybridge, Mossley and Dukinfield Primary Care Network and the Network hub is situated on the first floor of the surgery building

Job summary

The FEP team is a community Early Intervention in Psychosis service for people aged 14 and above experiencing a first episode of psychosis. We are a small, supportive multidisciplinary team where psychological input is highly valued. We work across the West Essex area covering three main bases - Harlow, Loughton and Stansted. The At Risk Mental State (ARMS) service is integrated within the FEP team and works with young people aged 14-35 who may be at risk of developing a psychotic episode. ARMS works with unusual experiences and other mental health difficulties with the aim of preventing individuals progressing to developing a psychotic illness.

Within the MDT, we have a small Psychology Team which works in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines. The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to support the work of the Psychology Team. This will involve supporting qualified psychologists in delivering assessments and evidence-based interventions, providing administrative support, managing referrals and appointment booking, managing collection of routine outcome data, supporting groups, providing carer and family support, and more.

In addition, the role includes contributing to service innovation through our service user involvement group, and audit and evaluation.

All duties are undertaken in accordance with Trust values, BPS standards, and a commitment to compassionate, person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

This advert will close early due to an anticipated high number of applicants.

Clinical

• Support the delivery of specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for individuals/groups under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
• Support provision of carer and family support.
• Provide administrative and organisational support for the management of referrals, appointment booking, etc.

IT

• Maintain accurate clinical records and use relevant IT, research and assessment systems in accordance with information governance and Trust policies.
• Research & service evaluation
• Apply research evidence to practice and contribute to research, audit, service evaluation and clinical governance to improve quality and outcomes.

General

• Maintain high professional standards, confidentiality and accurate record keeping in line with BPS and Trust requirements.
• Build effective relationships with service users, carers and colleagues and remain up to date with legislation, guidance and mandatory training.

About us

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

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

Benefits

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Specialist Dietitian who has an interest in working in a Community Adult Eating Disorder Service, on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract covering maternity leave. This role is part of the current transformation programme across mental health services within Essex.We are a Trust wide service and the postholder will be expected to work in other locations in the Trust as required. Remote working will be considered for this post.

The post holder will provide specialist dietetic input to adults with eating disorders in the community, including in the FREED pathway. It will involve working with service users and multidisciplinary team members to identify and address the complex psychological and social factors that affect the dietary treatment, thus enabling long term/permanent lifestyle changes.

Managing severely underweight patients with Anorexia Nervosa that are at risk of refeeding syndrome whilst in an Acute setting will require collaborative liaison work with the acute trusts.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; working flexibly where appropriate and operationally required.

Main duties of the job

1. To lead the EPUT Eating Disorders Nutrition and Dietetics provision for the north team of the Community Adult Eating Disorder Service.
2. To provide specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis and treatment programmes to individual service users with a variety of complex dietetic needs within the community (including FREED) eating disorders pathway.
3. To provide expert nutritional advice, signposting, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, clients, carers, relatives or other non-professional contacts to ensure care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice.
4. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialised dietetic interventions for people with Eating Disorders in community and inpatient settings.
5. Formulate and deliver individual treatment programmes based on specialist knowledge, evidence-based practise, national and local guidelines using profession-specific clinical skills and techniques (e.g. 1:1, group activities, patient education, carer education).
6. To manage complex and challenging caseloads and be able to appropriately prioritise by need.
7. To provide complex dietary support with a challenging patient population.
8. To be instrumental in developing the Eating Disorders Dietetic Service in line with the Service vision and best evidence-based practice.

About us

To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.

Please view our video link here: Psychological Services

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

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

The role of Senior Practitioner Psychologist in Community Urgent Care Pathways (Home Treatment Team and Mental Health Liaison) offers opportunities to work across clinical severity and a range of settings. This the first post to offer a pathway view across these teams and aims to support residents and teams have a more seamless experience of care.

The post holder will provide high quality psychological care for those in crisis, as well as those who are experiencing a mental health need in the context of a physical health condition.

The role requires working across mental health and physical health multidisciplinary teams, being able to hold holistic care as the goal in supporting client needs. This role requires excellent communication skills to liaise with teams both in the acute and community setting in order to support smooth transitions.

Main duties of the job

• To support psychological provision in the mental health liaison service and home treatment team and supervise qualified and training psychologists, and MDT professionals as appropriate
• To work with the lead psychologist on service development with fellow mental health liaison/home treatment leads to ensure that the service meets local needs and national objectives
• To offer training and consultation to MDT professionals in community teams (Liaison/HTT) and acute hospital staff as appropriate.
• To work as part of the Transitions services and Clinical Health Services, engaging with peers to support each other and the shared vision for the directorate
• Excellent communication skills and rapport building
• Holding holistic views of clients need and sharing this with other professionals to support positive outcomes

About us

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

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

Benefits

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

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

This role is being advertised on behalf of Littleborough Group Practice. You will be directly employed by the practice

Littleborough Group Practice is looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Health Care Practitioner to join our nursing team on a fixed-term basis. The role is 1520 hours per week, on Mondays and Tuesdays. It starts with an initial 3-month contract, with a view to extending for a further 6 months. We are also open to a long term, self-employed locum.

You must have at least 12 months experience working as an HCA in General Practice, including carrying out health checks and reviews independently. Applications from trainees, or from applicants whose General Practice experience is limited to training placements, will not be considered.

How to apply Please send your CV and a short covering statement to [email protected]. Your statement should outline your General Practice experience and which checks and reviews you currently carry out.

Closing date: 30 November 2026. We may close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out NHS Health Checks
• Carry out hypertension reviews, including blood pressure monitoring and home and ambulatory BP follow-up
• Support diabetes reviews, including bloods, weight, BMI, urine ACR and diabetic foot checks where trained
• Phlebotomy for routine and monitoring bloods
• ECGs, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis and other routine tests
• Record clinical data accurately on EMIS using the appropriate templates, so that care meets QOF requirements
• Support the nursing team with recall and long-term condition clinics
• Follow practice policies on infection control, safeguarding, chaperoning and information governance

About us

Littleborough Group Practice is a GP training practice in Littleborough, Greater Manchester, with around 8,500 patients. The practice is rated Good by the CQC. We are part of Pennines PCN and have a full multidisciplinary team, including GPs, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Practice Nurse, a Minor Illness Nurse and a Healthcare Assistant. You will join a friendly, well-supported team that takes pride in good chronic disease management.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8b Principal CAMH Social Worker to join the West London CAMHS Tri-borough Alliance Service for 1 year (Fixed Term).

Alliance is a multidisciplinary Specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health Crisis Service and Home Treatment Team which is currently based in Lakeside Mental Health Unit, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 6AF. The team works flexibly across the boroughs of Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith and Fulham, working across multiple sites and locations.

This Principal Social Worker will play an integral part in supporting the management function of the Alliance Team, including; staff supervision, clinical leadership and pathway development. The Principal Social Worker will also retain a clinical role, undertaking CAMHS assessment and therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex mental health needs. Extensive post qualifying experience working within multidisciplinary CAMHS settings at Band 8a is essential for this post and experience of working in a Crisis/HTT is desirable.

We are looking to appoint a Principal CAMH Social Worker who will promote evidence-based social work practice and the social inclusion of children and young people with mental health problems.

Main duties of the job

The Principal Social Worker will provide a visible and accessible leadership presence within the Alliance team through promoting a culture of learning and sharing good practice, acting as a clinically credible role model providing insightful, inspirational and compassionate leadership. They will also be an active member of the Cross-borough leadership team and provide professional leadership for social workers, and clinical and line management supervision to clinicians in the Alliance team.

The Principal Social Worker will contribute to the clinical work of the Alliance Team, undertaking highly specialised assessments, therapeutic work, collaborative safety planning and complex network liaison for children and young people referred to the Alliance Service. Extensive post qualifying experience working within multidisciplinary CAMHS settings which includes experience working at Band 8a, advanced clinical skills and evidence of credible continuing professional development in child and adolescent mental health practice are essential criteria for this post.

As Principal Social Worker you will also help to embed a culture of evidence-based practice and partnership working within the Social Work structure and West London CAMHS. You will conduct and lead complex audit, quality improvement and research projects that examine professional practice, and improve client outcomes, whilst supporting the team to develop excellent social work student placements.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job summary

Do you have a passion for self-development and learning? Are you fascinated with science, health and medicines? Do you aspire to be a healthcare professional and deliver high-quality patient care?

We are looking for enthusiastic Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentices to complete a GPhC-accredited qualification and the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship Standard.

We will provide you with a personal training plan and an Educational Supervisor to support you as you complete your qualification and achieve competencies and training objectives as you rotate through a variety of areas where our pharmacy team provide pharmaceutical services.

You are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and to have a professional and person-centred attitude.

You must be able to meet the course delivery requirements including attending regional study days, completing distance-learning packages online and attending virtual classrooms online. Therefore, it is essential that you have the means to travel within the region (by car/public transport) and have access to appropriate IT equipment.

You will need to be highly committed and self-motivated and to demonstrate excellent work/life/study balance skills.

Trainees who successfully complete the qualification and training programme will be eligible to register with the GPhC and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.

Main duties of the job

To be eligible for this role, you must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, including Maths, English Language and at least one Science subject.

Functional Skills Level 2 is accepted as equivalent evidence of English Language and Maths. A Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC must be held for qualifications obtained overseas. ESOL is not equivalent and doesn't meet the entry requirements, but IELTS (Band Score 7.0 overall with min. 6.0 in all components) may be considered.

Full details of your qualifications MUST be clearly stated on your application form to be considered for shortlisting. Formal evidence i.e. certificates from awarding bodies MUST be provided at or prior to interview.

In addition, you must meet apprenticeship funding requirements as defined by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. If you have lived in the UK for less than three years or if you already hold a qualification in pharmacy or another closely related subject at RQF Level 3 or above, you may not be eligible.

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.

We're proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Job summary

Assistant Psychologist Fixed Term (12-months)

Hours: 37.5 hours full time (flexible to meet the needs of the service)

Base: St Nicholas House, North Lincolnshire

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber Mental Health Foundation NHS Trust is committed to providing the highest standard of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services for the population of Rotherham, Doncaster, North and North East Lincolnshire.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to support qualified Clinical Psychologists across the CAMHS Getting Help and Neurodevelopmental pathways in North Lincolnshire. The role will involve assisting with psychological assessment, formulation, intervention, consultation, outcome monitoring, and service development activities, helping to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families within a multidisciplinary team environment.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount ofapplications

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join the North Lincolnshire CAMHS Getting Help Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their clinical skills and experience within a supportive and multidisciplinary child and adolescent mental health service.

Working under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, you will support the delivery of high-quality psychological care for children, young people and their families. The role will include assisting with psychological assessments, psychometric testing, school-based observations, gathering and analysing clinical information, co-working cases with qualified clinicians, and supporting the delivery of evidence-based interventions where appropriate. You may also contribute to service development, audit and evaluation activities.

The North Lincolnshire CAMHS Getting Help Team is a welcoming and innovative service dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties. We provide evidence-based assessment, intervention, consultation and support, with a focus on early intervention, accessibility, reducing inequalities and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

05 November 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, Flexible working

Reference number

376-NLCCG-0189

Job locations

St Nicholas House

Shelford Street

North Lincolnshire

DN15 6NU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Visa sponsorship: Due to recent Home Office changes and the closure of the Immigration Salary List, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this role (SOC 6131), except where the applicant meets the Home Office transitional arrangements for Skilled Workers in place before 22 July 2025.

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications. Visa sponsorship: Due to recent Home Office changes and the closure of the Immigration Salary List, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this role (SOC 6131), except where the applicant meets the Home Office transitional arrangements for Skilled Workers in place before 22 July 2025.

Person Specification

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

• IT Literate
• High standard of report writing

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities for 6 months or more

Desirable

• Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental differences

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Training in Psychometric testing
• Neurodevelopment assessment knowledge and/or experience

Personal/Abilities

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
• An ability to interact with children with mental health problems/disabilities
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals

Desirable

• An interest in working with children with mental health problems or other disabilities

Person Specification Knowledge / Skills Essential High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and neurodiverse differences An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context. An understanding of psychology applied to health care Desirable IT Literate High standard of report writing Experience Essential Working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities for 6 months or more Desirable Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental differences Qualifications Essential An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Training in Psychometric testing Neurodevelopment assessment knowledge and/or experience Personal/Abilities Essential An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines An ability to interact with children with mental health problems/disabilities Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals Desirable An interest in working with children with mental health problems or other disabilities

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

St Nicholas House

Shelford Street

North Lincolnshire

DN15 6NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

St Nicholas House

Shelford Street

North Lincolnshire

DN15 6NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist who is passionate about rehabilitation and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Working as part of an integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team, you will support patients with a range of clinical conditions to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximise their independence.

The role will provide opportunities to:

• Develop and extend your assessment, intervention and clinical decision-making skills.
• Set patient-centred goals and plan and deliver rehabilitation programmes in partnership with patients and the wider MDT.
• Deliver individual and group rehabilitation interventions.
• Support complex discharge planning, including assessment for equipment.
• Supervise Therapy Clinical Support Workers and Occupational Therapy students.
• Contribute to the development of an integrated and supportive therapy service.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job summary

Please note that we are not authorised/ able to offer visa sponsorship and can only accept applicants from those have the right to work in the UK.

If you are specialising in a career in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, look no further than AHPSuffolk to help you further your career! We currently have a vacancy working across our clinics in Sudbury and Haverhill on a fixed term basis for 12 months..

We are interested to hear from you if you are an aspiring senior Band 5 looking to specialise in MSK physiotherapy or an MSK experienced Band 6 physiotherapist looking for career progression. Preferably 2 years' MSK experience is desirable. However, less is considered on evidence of skills and capabilities in application.

This is full time position for 37.5 hrs per week.

Interviews will take place on 24th November 2026.

As indicated above, we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK and kindly ask that you confirm that in your application.

Our values are:

Accountable

Honest

Person Centred

Smart

Please describe in your personal statement how you would embody them within your personal statement.

We are committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.

Main duties of the job

Job Responsibilities

To assess and treat patients with a wide range of conditions, who may have acute, complex and/or persistent presentations, to determine clinical diagnosis and plan, develop, implement, and evaluate physiotherapy programmes and management plans.

To provide self-referral triage, and single point of access/referral triage.

To provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatment in clinics, health centres, GP surgeries and community hospitals, including first point of contact services as appropriate.

To work and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

To provide specialist therapeutic input into planning, development, and evaluation of clinical services, with responsibility for defined projects.

To provide clinical leadership to junior staff and students within the team, including case load allocation, appraisal, and managerial supervision.

To coach and develop all members of the team using recognised management and training tools and techniques, including the AHP Learning Knowledge and Skills Framework and Personal Development Reviews, to achieve corporate and team objectives.

To support all staff and be responsible for site in manager absence.

• Please see attached job description for full details.

About us

AHPSuffolk is a staff led, MSK specific Social Enterprise whose aim and purpose is to provide high quality accessible health care at the point of need to help people return to optimal health and stay healthy. We work in partnership with our staff, patients and commissioners to develop a continually improving range of services to meet their needs effectively and efficiently. We have a reputation for innovation and well supported continuous professional development.

Set up over 10 years ago, we provide MSK Physiotherapy services from multiple sites across Suffolk, from community hospitals, health centres, gyms, and GP surgeries. We have developed and run a successful web based self referral platform and single point of referral for secondary care, and offer virtual and face to face clinical appointments, exercise classes and 121 rehabilitation.

Additional benefits:

AfC terms and conditions matched

Auto-enrolment pension (as per criteria) with Scottish Widows

Cycle to work scheme

NHS discounts

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Clinical Neurophysiology, based at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and established Clinical Neurophysiology service delivering a range of specialist and tertiary services to patients across Cardiff and Vale and the wider population of Wales.

The successful applicant will work as part of the multidisciplinary Clinical Neurophysiology team, contributing to the assessment, investigation and management of patients referred to the service. The post provides an opportunity to gain further experience across the specialty and develop clinical knowledge and practical skills within an established tertiary service.

The postholder will be encouraged to participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, research and teaching. Applicants should demonstrate a clear interest in Clinical Neurophysiology and a commitment to continued professional development.

Although this post is advertised as full time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will:

• Contribute to the assessment, investigation and clinical management of patients referred to Clinical Neurophysiology.
• Work with appropriate independence while seeking senior clinical advice and supervision when required.
• Work collaboratively with consultant neurophysiologists, clinical physiologists, healthcare scientists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support the delivery of safe, effective and timely specialist and tertiary Clinical Neurophysiology services.
• Manage and prioritise clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively.
• Participate in departmental clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient-safety activities.
• Contribute to teaching, research and service development where appropriate.
• Maintain high professional, ethical and clinical standards in accordance with GMC requirements and Good Medical Practice.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job summary

The Wirral Homeless Service is looking to recruit a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our dedicated service for22.5 hours per week to work alongside Wirral Ark. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with some of the most vulnerable members of our community, providing mental health assessment, care planning, intervention and support to individuals experiencing homelessness. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies to promote recovery, improve access to healthcare, and reduce health inequalities across Wirral. We are seeking an enthusiastic practitioner with excellent communication and clinical skills, a flexible approach, and a passion for delivering person-centred care to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people facing complex challenges.

Main duties of the job

Provision of mental health assessment, care planning, intervention and support to individuals experiencing homelessness. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies to promote recovery, improve access to healthcare, and reduce health inequalities across Wirral.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job summary

This role is being advertised on behalf of Littleborough Group Practice. The successful applicant will be directly employed by the Practice

Littleborough Group Practice is looking for an experienced Nursing Associate to join our nursing team on a fixed-term basis. The role is 15 - 20 hours per week, on Mondays and Tuesdays. It starts with an initial 3-month contract, with a view to extending for a further 6 months. We are also open to a long term, self-employed locum.

This post is for an experienced Nursing Associate who can confidently run long-term condition review clinics from day one. You must have at least 12 months post-qualification experience working in General Practice. Applications from trainee Nursing Associates, or from applicants whose General Practice experience is limited to training placements, will not be considered.

How to apply Please send your CV and a short covering statement to [email protected]. Your statement should outline your General Practice experience and which annual reviews you currently carry out.

Closing date: 30 November 2026. We may close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out annual long-term condition reviews for patients with diabetes, hypertension, CKD, CHD, asthma and COPD, within your scope of practice and with escalation to the Practice Nurse or a prescriber where needed
• Carry out learning disability and mental health annual health checks
• Record clinical data accurately on EMIS using the appropriate templates, so that care meets QOF requirements
• Phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, foot checks, inhaler technique checks and other routine nursing tasks
• Provide health promotion and self-management advice
• Work with the wider clinical team to support recall and reduce care gaps
• Follow practice policies on infection control, safeguarding, chaperoning and information governance

About us

Littleborough Group Practice is a GP training practice in Littleborough, Greater Manchester, with around 8,500 patients. The practice is rated Good by the CQC. We are part of Pennines PCN and have a full multidisciplinary team, including GPs, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Practice Nurse, a Minor Illness Nurse and a Healthcare Assistant. You will join a friendly, well-supported team that takes pride in good chronic disease management.

Job summary

We believe that every Therapeutic Radiographer working for us, plays a key role in improving patient experience and wellbeing, by providing the best possible care, using unique skills of the profession.

We're looking for passionate and committed individuals, who share our values, and want to invest in continuously improving patient experience.

If you're a qualified Therapeutic Radiographer looking for a new challenge, or a student due to qualify soon, and you feel passionate about patient care, then we would love to hear from you.

We have 3 Varian Truebeam linear accelerators all with Vision RT Surface Guided Radiotherapy along with a Varian Halcyon linear accelerator.

Our other equipment includes Philips Big Bore CT with full Ambient Lighting Experience, Superficial Xray Therapy; Nucletron HDR Brachytherapy; and Eclipse external beam planning system. We operate all equipment on the Varian ARIA platform. We are a reference site for Vision RT and Philips.

As a progressive teaching centre for Student Radiotherapists the trust has established links with Sheffield Hallam University where our educational facilities include a seminar room. The Trust actively encourages CPD and role extension with support available to pursue academic courses to further develop and enhance your skills.

Main duties of the job

To work as a Therapeutic Radiographer within the radiotherapy team to provide an efficient high-quality service of patient care and treatment, across all areas of the Radiotherapy Department; both during normal and extended working hours, and within an emergency / on-call commitment.

The Therapeutic radiographers cover all aspects of departmental workload & patient care: including Radiotherapy & Brachytherapy treatment, CT, treatment planning and clinics. The postholder will work within the team to deliver & record complex and highly accurate treatment & planning procedures for each patient, taking individual responsibility for one's actions within the whole team.

A contribution to shift working, weekend working and Bank Holiday cover, including Category 1 commitment is required in this post, as dictated by service need including the treatment of patients within an emergency service commitment.

To ensure the provision of an efficient high quality service of patient care and treatment, from all areas within the Radiotherapy Treatment Suite; both during normal and extended working hours and within an emergency service commitment.

Closing date of applications: 19 November 2026

Interview date: 3 December 2026

About us

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

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

In return we will offer:

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

Key Facts:

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

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-4458

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

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

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc(Hons) Radiotherapy
• HCPC Registered as Therapeutic Radiographer

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of demonstrable working (includes during training) in at least one Radiotherapy department
• Core Knowledge of Radiotherapy Practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of new developments within Radiotherapy

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Evidence of good communication within the Radiotherapy setting
• Awareness of IR(ME)R Regulations in Radiotherapy practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of UHDB Vision & Values
• Evidence of additional contribution / commitment e.g. student ambassador, CPD courses

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc(Hons) Radiotherapy HCPC Registered as Therapeutic Radiographer Experience & Knowledge Essential Evidence of demonstrable working (includes during training) in at least one Radiotherapy department Core Knowledge of Radiotherapy Practice Desirable Knowledge of new developments within Radiotherapy Skills & Ability Essential Evidence of good communication within the Radiotherapy setting Awareness of IR(ME)R Regulations in Radiotherapy practice Desirable Knowledge of UHDB Vision & Values Evidence of additional contribution / commitment e.g. student ambassador, CPD courses

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are delighted to offer a full-time Band 5 Higher Associate Psychologist (HAP) post within our Adult Inpatients Service based at St Nicholas Hospital, Jubilee Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT. We are looking for an enthusiastic psychology graduate, with interest and experience in working as an Assistant Psychologist in clinical settings, paid or voluntary, with mental health issues, to help provide specialist psychological input into our wards. Previous experience of working in an inpatient setting is desirable but not essential.

Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services provide care and treatment for service users with complex mental health needs, at a time of crisis. Care is provided by a multi-disciplinary team using a biopsychosocial model of understanding.Service users have often experienced trauma in their lives, and have a range of difficulties including psychosis, personality difficulties, neurodiversity andlearning disabilities, risk to self and others, and forensic issues.

Our Adult Mental Health Inpatient Psychological Service is an integrated part of the multi-disciplinary team. This post will focus on supporting specialist psychological assessment (including neuropsychological assessment), formulation and psychological interventions with service users, under the supervision of an experienced psychologist. The Higher Assistant Psychology role will also be instrumental in supporting family and group work within the inpatient environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary context to help the psychology team undertake specialised psychological assessments, treatments, and other types of clinical intervention appropriate to this level of training with individual clients/ groups of clients, and families. They will have weekly supervision from an experienced Practitioner Psychologist.

The successful applicant will manage a caseload and be responsible for providing effective evidence-based care in line with national and local guidelines. They will support the service in the delivery of training and service development initiatives.

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.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

The post holder will be part of a supportive psychology team which provides Acute, Rehabilitation, and Older Adult inpatient services for Newcastle and Gateshead. The team is part of a valued trust wide psychological service which has a range of regular meetings and support activities to ensure professional governance and to promote evidence based and innovative psychologically informed care.

Working in inpatient services offers excellent opportunities to develop a range of skills. These include skills in both direct clinical work, as well as clinical leadership, service development, staff support, and training. We welcome contact from interested candidates to further discuss the role and to visit our service.

Job summary

The position is for 18 hours over two days (Monday and Tuesday) on a fixed term contract for six months.

We are looking for a General Practice Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team of four GP partners, three Salaried GPs, two Practice Nurses and one Healthcare Assistant. Hyde Park Surgery is an inner-city Practice, near Leeds University.

In this role you will assist our clinicians in the care of our patients, including treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. You will work under the supervision of the practice nursing team and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The post will include some administrative duties.

Basic Healthcare Assistant training is essential, including venepuncture, taking observations and ECG taking. Experience working in a GP surgery would be beneficial.

The ideal candidate will need to be friendly, efficient with communication skills and a strong sense of empathy and resilience.

Main duties of the job

The role includes, but is not limited to the following:

• perform venepuncture
• undertake baseline observations - blood pressure/pulse and assist with long term condition monitoring
• perform ECG recording for patients
• ensure that specimens brought in by patients, or taken by doctors are tested and recorded appropriately or ready for collection by the pathology service
• chaperoning duties where necessary
• we also offer ongoing training

About us

We are a friendly practice made up of 7 GPs near to the University of Leeds, serving a young and ethnically diverse population of 11,000 patients. Our multidisciplinary team involves pharmacists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, social prescriber and mental health workers. We are a teaching practice for medical students. Our Practice Manager works part time and is supported by the Assistant Practice Manager. We have a hard working and dedicated team of receptionists who are supported by the Reception Manger.