Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month fixed term consultant to join a well-established neurodevelopmental and neurodisability team in South West London and meet rising demand in most of our specialist teams within Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and the Looked After Children (LAC) Services. The successful candidate will work across and deliver care for the Developmental Paediatrics, ADHD, SEND LAC and ASD sub-specialties. The post holder will ensure a high standard of care is achieved and maintained within their organisation demonstrating effective leadership skills and working within a team. This will include providing clinical supervision and management of the trainee doctors.

Main duties of the job

Deliver holistic approach for children whom may need care in a number of aspects at once (LAC, ADHD, Developmental Paediatrics and ASD).

Producing a report and healthcare plan within statutory time scales and subsequently a comprehensive written report

Clinical Supervision of the clinics delivered by the trainee and other doctors

Undertaking developmental and SEN clinics. The possibility of doing ADHD clinics and/or ASD multidisciplinary assessments can be considered, according to the service needs and the relevant experience and training.

About us

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

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

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.

Job summary

Sett Valley Medical Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking GP to join our friendly, supportive team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. The role will start in December 2026 for 9 months, with the possibility of extending to 12 months.

The post is for 6 sessions per week, working Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, including occasional Wednesday evening surgeries until 8pm. The role involves a mixture of face-to-face and telephone consultations within a well-established multidisciplinary team and the wider High Peak PCN.

We benefit from excellent prescribing support through our PCN and in-house pharmacists.

Applications are welcomed via NHS Jobs or by CV.

Closing date: 20 September 2026

We are happy to arrange an informal discussion with the Practice Manager or one of our Partners or a visit to the practice.

Main duties of the job

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care through a varied and rewarding role that includes:

• Face-to-face and telephone consultations
• Management of acute and ongoing patient care, including investigations, results, referrals, and treatment planning
• Developing personalised care plans in partnership with patients
• Reviewing and authorising repeat prescriptions
• Managing clinical correspondence, queries, and other associated administrative work
• Occasional home visits, supported by our well-established home visiting service and community matrons, meaning home visit requirements are typically minimal

You'll be supported by an experienced clinical and administrative team, as well as our in-house and PCN pharmacists, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

About us

Sett Valley Medical Centre is a thriving, semi-rural, CQC Outstanding-rated training practice serving approximately 10,000 patients in the beautiful High Peak of Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. We offer the perfect balance of countryside living with excellent road and rail links to Manchester and the surrounding areas.

Working from a purpose-built surgery, we are committed to delivering outstanding patient care through a highly skilled, supportive, and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team.

Our clinical team has a wide range of specialist interests, including women's health, menopause care, family planning, vasectomy services, diabetes, and health inequalities, providing opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

We have a strong culture of learning and continuous improvement, being a training and research practice offering a supportive environment for clinicians at all stages of their careers.

The practice benefits from strong community partnerships, and efficient digital systems, with a paper-light workflow using EMIS Web.

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has been selected to take part in one of four national Fit Note Reform Pilots commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions, helping to test a new approach that aims to improve support for people whose health affects their ability to work. The pilot is designed to address a recognised challenge within the current system, where fit notes often focus on certifying sickness absence rather than providing practical support to help people remain in work or return to work safely.

MBPCC is delivering one of these pilots taking fit note generation out of practices within the Barrow and Mid Furness PCN areas. Patients will be referred directly from general practice into a new service called Enable where they will be offered a personalised Workability Plan setting out what they can do, the adjustments that would help, and the support available to them to aid them return to work.

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner is the senior clinical decision maker within the Enable service. The post holder carries clinical accountability for decisions, holds the most complex and highest risk caseload, and acts as the definitive point of clinical escalation short of the Clinical Lead.

Main duties of the job

Undertake advanced, autonomous work and health assessments for patients referred into the pilot, employing an extended scope of practice including advanced consultation, history taking and, where within the post holders assessed competence, physical assessment.

Assess undifferentiated presentations in the context of work, applying systematic clinical reasoning to distinguish between patients whose needs can be met by a Workability Plan, those requiring parallel clinical management, and those requiring urgent escalation.

Formulate and co-produce personalised Workability Plans focused on functional capability, phased return, adjustments and the practical support required to sustain work.

Exercise independent judgement in determining whether a period away from work is clinically appropriate, and articulate that judgement in terms that withstand challenge from patients, employers, referring clinicians and, potentially, an employment tribunal.

Recognise deteriorating or high risk presentations, including physical deterioration, mental health crisis, safeguarding concern and undisclosed serious pathology, and escalate without delay through agreed routes.

Issue fit notes for patients

Request, review and interpret investigations where clinically indicated and within agreed pilot scope, communicating and acting on findings appropriately.

About us

Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative is the largest employer of Primary Care colleagues in South Cumbria, we are a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, and work to support, guide and underpin primary medical care across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

We deeply value education and learning, hosting the Lancashire and South Cumbria Training Hub. We have a great team on our board that guide our organisation, and you will be supported to excel in your role.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£52,000 to £65,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0160-26-0020

Job locations

The Strand

Barrow in Furness

Cumbria

LA14 2HG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post: Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Clinical

Practitioner with relevant experience

Service: MBPCC Enable Service

Accountable to: Service & Clinical Lead

Responsible to: Service

Lead

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £52,000 £65,000 (30% enhanced hourly rate for

Saturday working)

Contract Type Fixed term 12 months.

Secondment applications welcome.

Base: Hybrid and

flexible with home working occasional Barrow and Mid

Furness PCN sites

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical practice

Advanced assessment

and clinical decision making

Undertake advanced, autonomous work and health

assessments for patients referred into the pilot, employing an extended scope

of practice including advanced consultation, history taking and, where within

the post holders assessed competence, physical assessment.

Assess undifferentiated presentations in the context

of work, applying systematic clinical reasoning to distinguish between patients

whose needs can be met by a Workability Plan, those requiring parallel clinical

management, and those requiring urgent escalation.

Formulate and co-produce personalised Workability

Plans focused on functional capability, phased return, adjustments and the

practical support required to sustain work.

Exercise independent judgement in determining whether

a period away from work is clinically appropriate and articulate that judgement

in terms that withstand challenge from patients, employers, referring

clinicians and, potentially, an employment tribunal.

Recognise deteriorating or high risk presentations,

including physical deterioration, mental health crisis, safeguarding concern

and undisclosed serious pathology, and escalate without delay through agreed

routes.

Issue fit notes for patients

Request, review and interpret investigations where

clinically indicated and within agreed pilot scope, communicating and acting on

findings appropriately.

Complex casework and

clinical consultancy

Hold the most clinically complex, contested and high

risk cases within the service, including multiple comorbidity, mental health

presentations, contested employer relationships and cases with potential legal

exposure.

Act as the definitive clinical point of reference for

colleagues, providing case advice, joint assessment and decision support, and

taking clinical handover of cases beyond their scope.

Provide specialist advice on reasonable adjustments,

graduated return, workplace modification, redeployment and ill health

capability, informed by the Equality Act 2010 and relevant health and safety

legislation.

Assess mental capacity where relevant, obtain and

record valid informed consent, and work within the applicable legal framework.

Acknowledge the limits of personal competence and of

the pilot service, and accept responsibility only for activity where competence

can be assured.

Leadership and management

Provide senior clinical leadership to the assessment

function, setting and modelling the standard of practice for the service.

Own, develop and maintain the clinical assessment

protocols, triage criteria, escalation thresholds, business rules, assessment

templates and standard operating procedures, ensuring they are version

controlled and approved through the agreed governance route in collaboration

with other team members.

Exercise professional judgement to create precedent

and resolve ambiguous or novel clinical problems where no protocol exists, and

ensure those decisions are subsequently reflected in protocol.

Provide clinical supervision to clinical staff within

the service, and clinical oversight to non-clinical work and health coaches,

ensuring they operate within safe boundaries and escalate appropriately.

Deputise for the Clinical Lead in their absence on

clinical matters, escalating to the Clinical Lead where a decision falls

outside delegated authority.

Lead the clinical governance arrangements for the

assessment function, including clinical audit, incident and complaint

investigation, and the clinical risk register.

Advise on the clinical implications of proposed

operational changes, including capacity, appointment length, skill mix and

caseload distribution, and contribute to the workforce model for any successor

service.

Contribute to recruitment, induction, competency

assessment and development planning for clinical members of the team, and

identify and address unwarranted variation in practice.

Support the wellbeing of the clinical team in a

service dealing with distressed patients and emotionally demanding material.

Education

Act as the clinical educational resource for the

service, building capability in workability assessment across clinical and

non-clinical colleagues.

Design and deliver training, briefings and awareness

sessions for primary care colleagues, work and health coaches, employers and

partner organisations.

Provide mentorship, coaching and reflective

supervision, and support the development of any trainee or developmental posts

within the service.

Build constructive relationships with referring GPs,

providing feedback that improves referral quality and sustains clinical

confidence in the pilot model.

Take responsibility for personal continuing

professional development, maintain registration and revalidation requirements,

and arrange personal clinical and professional supervision.

Contribute to the wider dissemination of learning from

the pilot, including written outputs, case studies, presentations and

contributions to professional networks.

Research and evaluation

Design and lead clinical audit and case note review,

report findings and ensure recommendations are implemented and re-audited.

Lead clinical test-and-learn cycles, proposing,

testing and evaluating changes to the assessment model during the pilot period.

Act as a clinical point

of contact for the national evaluation, including interviews, case note review

and data queries, within the limits of patient confidentiality

5. FREEDOM TO ACT

The post holder practises competently and autonomously

without direct clinical supervision, in accordance with the NMC Code and local

policy.

The post holder assumes clinical accountability for

patients referred into a non-medically led pathway.

The post holder exercises professional judgement and

expertise to create precedent and deal with ambiguous or novel problems,

applying evidence-based practice and rigorous analytical judgement in the

absence of specific guidance.

The post holder holds delegated authority to determine

clinical assessment practice within the service, subject to ratification by the

Clinical Lead

Matters with implications for patient safety, service

scope, contractual obligation or the national pilot design are escalated to the

Clinical Lead

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

This is a fixed term post for 12 months, funded

through the national pilot. Continuation beyond the pilot period cannot be

guaranteed and is subject to national decisions on the future of the model.

A flexible and agile approach to working is expected.

The service operates a blended model of face to face clinics, remote

consultation and home working, and the balance between these will vary with

service demand and patient need.

Home working is supported for remote assessment,

report writing, supervision and administrative activity, subject to a suitable,

confidential home working environment and compliance with information

governance requirements. Home working is an operational arrangement, not a

contractual entitlement, and does not remove the requirement to attend sites.

The leadership, supervisory and educational elements

of the role require a regular on-site presence sufficient to maintain

visibility, support the team and sustain relationships with referring

practices.

Regular travel across Barrow and Mid Furness is

required. Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence, or an equivalent

means of meeting the travel requirements of the post, is necessary.

Some flexibility over working hours may be needed to

accommodate patients who are in work and employers who are only available

outside core hours such as Saturday working.

The post holder will be expected to work in a rapidly

evolving service where processes, systems and documentation change during the

pilot period, and to lead others through that change.

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post: Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Clinical

Practitioner with relevant experience

Service: MBPCC Enable Service

Accountable to: Service & Clinical Lead

Responsible to: Service

Lead

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £52,000 £65,000 (30% enhanced hourly rate for

Saturday working)

Contract Type Fixed term 12 months.

Secondment applications welcome.

Base: Hybrid and

flexible with home working occasional Barrow and Mid

Furness PCN sites

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical practice

Advanced assessment

and clinical decision making

Undertake advanced, autonomous work and health

assessments for patients referred into the pilot, employing an extended scope

of practice including advanced consultation, history taking and, where within

the post holders assessed competence, physical assessment.

Assess undifferentiated presentations in the context

of work, applying systematic clinical reasoning to distinguish between patients

whose needs can be met by a Workability Plan, those requiring parallel clinical

management, and those requiring urgent escalation.

Formulate and co-produce personalised Workability

Plans focused on functional capability, phased return, adjustments and the

practical support required to sustain work.

Exercise independent judgement in determining whether

a period away from work is clinically appropriate and articulate that judgement

in terms that withstand challenge from patients, employers, referring

clinicians and, potentially, an employment tribunal.

Recognise deteriorating or high risk presentations,

including physical deterioration, mental health crisis, safeguarding concern

and undisclosed serious pathology, and escalate without delay through agreed

routes.

Issue fit notes for patients

Request, review and interpret investigations where

clinically indicated and within agreed pilot scope, communicating and acting on

findings appropriately.

Complex casework and

clinical consultancy

Hold the most clinically complex, contested and high

risk cases within the service, including multiple comorbidity, mental health

presentations, contested employer relationships and cases with potential legal

exposure.

Act as the definitive clinical point of reference for

colleagues, providing case advice, joint assessment and decision support, and

taking clinical handover of cases beyond their scope.

Provide specialist advice on reasonable adjustments,

graduated return, workplace modification, redeployment and ill health

capability, informed by the Equality Act 2010 and relevant health and safety

legislation.

Assess mental capacity where relevant, obtain and

record valid informed consent, and work within the applicable legal framework.

Acknowledge the limits of personal competence and of

the pilot service, and accept responsibility only for activity where competence

can be assured.

Leadership and management

Provide senior clinical leadership to the assessment

function, setting and modelling the standard of practice for the service.

Own, develop and maintain the clinical assessment

protocols, triage criteria, escalation thresholds, business rules, assessment

templates and standard operating procedures, ensuring they are version

controlled and approved through the agreed governance route in collaboration

with other team members.

Exercise professional judgement to create precedent

and resolve ambiguous or novel clinical problems where no protocol exists, and

ensure those decisions are subsequently reflected in protocol.

Provide clinical supervision to clinical staff within

the service, and clinical oversight to non-clinical work and health coaches,

ensuring they operate within safe boundaries and escalate appropriately.

Deputise for the Clinical Lead in their absence on

clinical matters, escalating to the Clinical Lead where a decision falls

outside delegated authority.

Lead the clinical governance arrangements for the

assessment function, including clinical audit, incident and complaint

investigation, and the clinical risk register.

Advise on the clinical implications of proposed

operational changes, including capacity, appointment length, skill mix and

caseload distribution, and contribute to the workforce model for any successor

service.

Contribute to recruitment, induction, competency

assessment and development planning for clinical members of the team, and

identify and address unwarranted variation in practice.

Support the wellbeing of the clinical team in a

service dealing with distressed patients and emotionally demanding material.

Education

Act as the clinical educational resource for the

service, building capability in workability assessment across clinical and

non-clinical colleagues.

Design and deliver training, briefings and awareness

sessions for primary care colleagues, work and health coaches, employers and

partner organisations.

Provide mentorship, coaching and reflective

supervision, and support the development of any trainee or developmental posts

within the service.

Build constructive relationships with referring GPs,

providing feedback that improves referral quality and sustains clinical

confidence in the pilot model.

Take responsibility for personal continuing

professional development, maintain registration and revalidation requirements,

and arrange personal clinical and professional supervision.

Contribute to the wider dissemination of learning from

the pilot, including written outputs, case studies, presentations and

contributions to professional networks.

Research and evaluation

Design and lead clinical audit and case note review,

report findings and ensure recommendations are implemented and re-audited.

Lead clinical test-and-learn cycles, proposing,

testing and evaluating changes to the assessment model during the pilot period.

Act as a clinical point

of contact for the national evaluation, including interviews, case note review

and data queries, within the limits of patient confidentiality

5. FREEDOM TO ACT

The post holder practises competently and autonomously

without direct clinical supervision, in accordance with the NMC Code and local

policy.

The post holder assumes clinical accountability for

patients referred into a non-medically led pathway.

The post holder exercises professional judgement and

expertise to create precedent and deal with ambiguous or novel problems,

applying evidence-based practice and rigorous analytical judgement in the

absence of specific guidance.

The post holder holds delegated authority to determine

clinical assessment practice within the service, subject to ratification by the

Clinical Lead

Matters with implications for patient safety, service

scope, contractual obligation or the national pilot design are escalated to the

Clinical Lead

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

This is a fixed term post for 12 months, funded

through the national pilot. Continuation beyond the pilot period cannot be

guaranteed and is subject to national decisions on the future of the model.

A flexible and agile approach to working is expected.

The service operates a blended model of face to face clinics, remote

consultation and home working, and the balance between these will vary with

service demand and patient need.

Home working is supported for remote assessment,

report writing, supervision and administrative activity, subject to a suitable,

confidential home working environment and compliance with information

governance requirements. Home working is an operational arrangement, not a

contractual entitlement, and does not remove the requirement to attend sites.

The leadership, supervisory and educational elements

of the role require a regular on-site presence sufficient to maintain

visibility, support the team and sustain relationships with referring

practices.

Regular travel across Barrow and Mid Furness is

required. Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence, or an equivalent

means of meeting the travel requirements of the post, is necessary.

Some flexibility over working hours may be needed to

accommodate patients who are in work and employers who are only available

outside core hours such as Saturday working.

The post holder will be expected to work in a rapidly

evolving service where processes, systems and documentation change during the

pilot period, and to lead others through that change.

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• -Substantial post registration experience, including significant experience at an advanced or senior autonomous level.

• -Experience of assessing undifferentiated presentations and managing the associated clinical uncertainty and risk.

• -Experience of holding clinical accountability for a complex caseload without direct supervision.

• -Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring or case advice to other practitioners.

• -Experience of writing or owning clinical protocols, pathways or standard operating procedures.

• -Experience of leading clinical audit, service evaluation or quality improvement, including implementing and re-auditing findings.

• -Experience of service development, transformation or working within a new or pilot service.

• -Experience of producing clear written advice or reports for non-clinical audiences.

• -Experience of working across organisational boundaries and building networks with external stakeholders.

Desirable

• -Experience of working within Occupational Health services, or a demonstrable interest in occupational health, workplace wellbeing, health surveillance, and supporting employees to remain healthy and productive at work

• OR

• -Previous Occupational Health experience or a strong interest in employee health and wellbeing, including supporting attendance, rehabilitation, and workplace health initiatives.

• -Practical experience of issuing, advising on or contributing to fit notes.

• -Experience of sickness absence management, vocational rehabilitation or return to work planning.

• -Experience of advising employers, HR or line managers directly, including where views differ.

• -Experience of working in primary care, community services or a WorkWell service.

• -Experience of deputising for a senior clinician or service lead.

• -Experience of investigating incidents or complaints.

• -Experience of presenting to boards, commissioners or at regional or national level.

• -Experience of remote or telephone consultation.

Qualifications

Essential

• -Current registration as a Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register (Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disability), unrestricted, and compliance with NMC revalidation requirements.

• -MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, or an equivalent masters level award encompassing the four pillars, or demonstrable equivalence agreed through portfolio review at the application stage.

• -Postgraduate module or equivalent evidenced competence in advanced health assessment and clinical reasoning.

• -Portfolio of accredited continuing professional development relevant to the role.

• -Willingness to undertake pilot specific training in workability assessment, fit note practice and work and health conversations.

Desirable

• -Occupational health qualification, or SCPHN (Occupational Health) registration.

• -Training in fit note completion

• -Teaching, assessing or clinical supervision qualification.

• -Leadership, quality improvement or project management qualification.

• -Motivational interviewing, health coaching or case management training

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• -Advanced clinical reasoning and the ability to reach and defend a clinical judgement on limited information and in the absence of precedent.

• -Advanced ability to assess functional capacity and relate health conditions to the demands of work.

• -Understanding of the principles of fitness for work assessment and the health benefits of good work.

• -Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 as it applies to reasonable adjustments and ill health capability.

• -Sound understanding of consent, capacity, confidentiality, disclosure and information governance, and the ability to advise others on them.

• -Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management, with the ability to lead their application within a small service.

• -Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults at risk.

• -Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to convey complex clinical information clearly and sensitively to patients, employers, clinicians and non-clinical colleagues.

• -Negotiation, influencing, motivational and de-escalation skills, including where professional opinions differ.

• -Ability to critically appraise evidence and translate it into practice.

• -Ability to interpret and critically analyse service data.

• -Competent use of clinical record systems and Microsoft 365, including Teams for virtual consultation and meetings.

Desirable

• -Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.

• -Understanding of the national fit note reform policy context and the Workability Plan model.

• -Familiarity with EMIS

• -Knowledge of local employment support, WorkWell and VCFSE provision.

• -Presentation and facilitation skills for clinical and non-clinical audiences.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• -Substantial post registration experience, including significant experience at an advanced or senior autonomous level.

• -Experience of assessing undifferentiated presentations and managing the associated clinical uncertainty and risk.

• -Experience of holding clinical accountability for a complex caseload without direct supervision.

• -Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring or case advice to other practitioners.

• -Experience of writing or owning clinical protocols, pathways or standard operating procedures.

• -Experience of leading clinical audit, service evaluation or quality improvement, including implementing and re-auditing findings.

• -Experience of service development, transformation or working within a new or pilot service.

• -Experience of producing clear written advice or reports for non-clinical audiences.

• -Experience of working across organisational boundaries and building networks with external stakeholders.

Desirable

• -Experience of working within Occupational Health services, or a demonstrable interest in occupational health, workplace wellbeing, health surveillance, and supporting employees to remain healthy and productive at work

• OR

• -Previous Occupational Health experience or a strong interest in employee health and wellbeing, including supporting attendance, rehabilitation, and workplace health initiatives.

• -Practical experience of issuing, advising on or contributing to fit notes.

• -Experience of sickness absence management, vocational rehabilitation or return to work planning.

• -Experience of advising employers, HR or line managers directly, including where views differ.

• -Experience of working in primary care, community services or a WorkWell service.

• -Experience of deputising for a senior clinician or service lead.

• -Experience of investigating incidents or complaints.

• -Experience of presenting to boards, commissioners or at regional or national level.

• -Experience of remote or telephone consultation.

Qualifications

Essential

• -Current registration as a Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register (Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disability), unrestricted, and compliance with NMC revalidation requirements.

• -MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, or an equivalent masters level award encompassing the four pillars, or demonstrable equivalence agreed through portfolio review at the application stage.

• -Postgraduate module or equivalent evidenced competence in advanced health assessment and clinical reasoning.

• -Portfolio of accredited continuing professional development relevant to the role.

• -Willingness to undertake pilot specific training in workability assessment, fit note practice and work and health conversations.

Desirable

• -Occupational health qualification, or SCPHN (Occupational Health) registration.

• -Training in fit note completion

• -Teaching, assessing or clinical supervision qualification.

• -Leadership, quality improvement or project management qualification.

• -Motivational interviewing, health coaching or case management training

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• -Advanced clinical reasoning and the ability to reach and defend a clinical judgement on limited information and in the absence of precedent.

• -Advanced ability to assess functional capacity and relate health conditions to the demands of work.

• -Understanding of the principles of fitness for work assessment and the health benefits of good work.

• -Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 as it applies to reasonable adjustments and ill health capability.

• -Sound understanding of consent, capacity, confidentiality, disclosure and information governance, and the ability to advise others on them.

• -Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management, with the ability to lead their application within a small service.

• -Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults at risk.

• -Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to convey complex clinical information clearly and sensitively to patients, employers, clinicians and non-clinical colleagues.

• -Negotiation, influencing, motivational and de-escalation skills, including where professional opinions differ.

• -Ability to critically appraise evidence and translate it into practice.

• -Ability to interpret and critically analyse service data.

• -Competent use of clinical record systems and Microsoft 365, including Teams for virtual consultation and meetings.

Desirable

• -Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.

• -Understanding of the national fit note reform policy context and the Workability Plan model.

• -Familiarity with EMIS

• -Knowledge of local employment support, WorkWell and VCFSE provision.

• -Presentation and facilitation skills for clinical and non-clinical audiences.

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

Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative

Address

The Strand

Barrow in Furness

Cumbria

LA14 2HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative

Address

The Strand

Barrow in Furness

Cumbria

LA14 2HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has been

selected to take part in one of four national Fit Note Reform Pilots

commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions, helping to test a new

approach that aims to improve support for people whose health affects their

ability to work. The pilot is designed to address a recognised challenge within

the current system, where fit notes often focus on certifying sickness absence

rather than providing practical support to help people remain in work or return

to work safely.

MBPCC is delivering one of these pilots, taking fit note generation out

of practices within the Barrow and Mid Furness PCN areas. Patients will be

referred directly from general practice into a new service called Enable where

they will be offered a personalised Workability Plan setting out what they can

do, the adjustments that would help, and the support available to them to aid

them return to work.

The Occupational Health Nurse is one of the senior clinical assessment

resource within the Enable team. The post holder will undertake work and health

assessments for patients referred into the pilot, form an occupational health

judgement about functional capacity and fitness for work, and produce

Workability Plans that are clinically defensible, practical for employers and

genuinely useful to the patient.

This is a test-and-learn service. The post holder is expected not only

to deliver assessments, but to help shape the clinical model itself

Main duties of the job

Clinical assessment and workability planning

Undertake structured work and health assessments with

patients referred into the pilot, face to face, by telephone or by video,

according to patient need and clinical appropriateness.

Assess the interaction between a persons health

condition, their functional ability and the demands of their role, taking

account of all appropriate physical, psychological, social and workplace

factors.

Formulate and co-produce personalised Workability

Plans focused on functional capability, phased return, adjustments and the

practical support required to sustain work.

Exercise autonomous professional judgement in

determining whether a period away from work is clinically appropriate, and

articulate that judgement clearly, proportionately and defensibly.

Provide specialist advice on reasonable adjustments,

graduated return to work, workplace modification and phased hours, informed by

an understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and relevant health and safety

legislation.

Review and update Workability Plans at agreed

intervals, adjusting recommendations as recovery,

circumstances or employer response change.

Recognise the limits of the pilot service and of

personal professional competence and escalate promptly and appropriately

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification

About us

Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative is the largest employer

of Primary Care colleagues in South Cumbria, we are a not-for-profit Community

Interest Company, and work to support, guide and underpin primary medical care

across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

We deeply value education and learning, hosting the Lancashire

and South Cumbria Training Hub. We have a great team on our board that guide

our organisation, and you will be supported to excel in your role.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,590 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0160-26-0021

Job locations

The Strand

Barrow in Furness

Cumbria

LA14 2HG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post: Occupational Health Nurse

Service: MBPCC

Enable Service

Accountable to: Clinical Lead

Responsible to: Advanced

Nurse Practitioner

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary:

£41,590 (30% enhanced hourly rate for Saturday

working)

Contract Type Fixed term 12 months.

Secondment applications welcome.

Base: Hybrid and

flexible with home working occasional Barrow and Mid Furness PCN sites

2.

SERVICE CONTEXT

The pilot operates across Barrow and Mid Furness

Primary Care Networks and is delivered by Morecambe Bay Primary Care

Collaborative on behalf of participating practices.

The service is multidisciplinary. The post holder

works alongside the Clinical Lead, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, allied health

professionals, administrative staff

Participation is voluntary for patients. The service

operates within an agreed clinical governance framework, defined escalation

routes back to general practice, and a Data Sharing Agreement covering all

information flows.

The pilot is time limited and subject to independent

national evaluation. Data capture, consistency of practice and adherence to

agreed protocols are therefore integral to the role rather than administrative

afterthoughts.

The post holder does not replace the patients GP and

does not assume responsibility for the management of underlying clinical

conditions. Where clinical need is identified, it is escalated to the

registered practice through agreed pathways.

3. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Service Lead day to day management, absence and

sickness, appraisals

Clinical Lead, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, allied

health professionals, Enable administrator

External

Referring GPs, practice managers

and primary care teams across Barrow and Mid Furness.

Patients and, with consent, their employers, line

managers, HR

Local employers,

Jobcentre Plus, VCSE [Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise] partners,

therapy and mental health services, and other statutory agencies

4. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical assessment and workability planning

Undertake structured work and health assessments with

patients referred into the pilot, face to face, by telephone or by video,

according to patient need and clinical appropriateness.

Assess the interaction between a persons health

condition, their functional ability and the demands of their role, taking

account of all appropriate physical, psychological, social and workplace

factors.

Formulate and co-produce personalised Workability

Plans focused on functional capability, phased return, adjustments and the

practical support required to sustain work.

Exercise autonomous professional judgement in

determining whether a period away from work is clinically appropriate, and

articulate that judgement clearly, proportionately and defensibly.

Provide specialist advice on reasonable adjustments,

graduated return to work, workplace modification and phased hours, informed by

an understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and relevant health and safety

legislation.

Review and update Workability Plans at agreed

intervals, adjusting recommendations as recovery,

circumstances or employer response change.

Recognise the limits of the pilot service and of

personal professional competence and escalate promptly and appropriately.

Triage, caseload and pathway management

Contribute to the triage of incoming referrals,

applying agreed criteria to determine the appropriate assessment route, practitioner and priority.

Manage a personal caseload, prioritising

effectively against service standards and pilot appointment targets.

Identify patients whose needs fall outside the pilot

model including those requiring urgent clinical assessment, safeguarding

intervention or mental health crisis support and escalate through agreed

routes without delay.

Refer and signpost to wider support, including WorkWell coaching, therapy services, musculoskeletal

pathways, social prescribing, debt and housing advice and employment support.

Support colleagues in the wider team with clinical

advice on complex or borderline cases, within scope of practice.

Employer and stakeholder liaison

With patient consent, participate in three way

conversations between the patient, their employer and the service to agree

practical adjustments and maintain workplace connection from day one of

absence.

Produce clear, objective written advice for employers

and managers that answers the question asked, respects medical confidentiality

and avoids unnecessary clinical detail.

Communicate sensitively with employers who may hold

differing views, using negotiation and persuasion to reach workable outcomes

for the patient.

Build constructive relationships with referring

practices, providing feedback that supports referral quality and confidence in

the pilot model.

Clinical governance, safety and record keeping

Practice at all times within the NMC Code,

professional standards, pilot protocols and standard operating procedures.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible records

in the approved clinical system, in line with the Data Sharing Agreement and

information governance requirements.

Obtain and record valid informed consent for

assessment, for information sharing and for any contact with employers or third

parties.

Discharge safeguarding responsibilities for children

and adults at risk, escalating concerns in accordance with agreed policy.

Report incidents, near misses, complaints and risks

through the pilot governance framework, and contribute to learning from them.

Participate in clinical supervision, case review and

multidisciplinary discussion, including reflective review of complex or

contested cases.

Maintain professional indemnity and NMC registration

and comply with revalidation requirements.

Service design, data and evaluation

Contribute to the development and refinement of

assessment templates, triage criteria, escalation thresholds, business rules

and standard operating procedures as the pilot matures.

Capture the agreed management information and

evaluation data set accurately and at the point of care, understanding that

incomplete data weakens the national evidence base.

Participate in audit, service evaluation, quality

improvement and test-and-learn cycles, and act on the findings.

Support the independent national evaluation, including

interviews, case note review and data collection, within the limits of patient

confidentiality.

Education, promotion and professional development

Promote the pilot to practices, patients, employers

and partners in a positive way

Provide informal supervision, coaching and clinical

advice to non-clinical members of the team.

Maintain and extend personal expertise in occupational

health, work and health policy and fitness for work assessment; undertake

training identified as necessary for the role, including any pilot specific

training.

Participate in appraisal, personal development

planning and mandatory training.

5. WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

This is a fixed term post for 12 months, funded

through the national pilot. Continuation beyond the pilot period cannot be

guaranteed and is subject to national decisions on the future of the model.

A flexible and agile approach to working is expected.

The service operates a blended model of face to

face clinics, remote consultation and home working, and the balance between

these will vary with service demand and patient need.

Home working is supported for remote assessment,

report writing and administrative activity, subject to a suitable, confidential

home working environment and compliance with information governance

requirements. Home working is an operational arrangement, not a contractual

entitlement, and does not remove the requirement to attend sites.

Regular travel across Barrow and Mid Furness is

required. Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence is necessary.

Some flexibility over working hours may be needed to

accommodate patients who are in work and employers who are only available

outside core hours such as Saturday working

The post holder will be expected to work in a rapidly

evolving service where processes, systems and documentation change during the

pilot period.

6. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Mandatory Training & Compliance

The post holder will be required to complete and remain compliant with

all mandatory training as defined by the organisation.

Evidence of current training may be requested prior to commencement, and

refresher training must be completed within specified timeframes.

MBPCC will consider the ability to passport training records if post

holder has evidence of completion from other relevant employment

Additional Information

This role includes being partly home-based, which requires a high level

of self-management.

Candidates must ensure a secure working environment in line with data

protection policies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post: Occupational Health Nurse

Service: MBPCC

Enable Service

Accountable to: Clinical Lead

Responsible to: Advanced

Nurse Practitioner

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary:

£41,590 (30% enhanced hourly rate for Saturday

working)

Contract Type Fixed term 12 months.

Secondment applications welcome.

Base: Hybrid and

flexible with home working occasional Barrow and Mid Furness PCN sites

2.

SERVICE CONTEXT

The pilot operates across Barrow and Mid Furness

Primary Care Networks and is delivered by Morecambe Bay Primary Care

Collaborative on behalf of participating practices.

The service is multidisciplinary. The post holder

works alongside the Clinical Lead, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, allied health

professionals, administrative staff

Participation is voluntary for patients. The service

operates within an agreed clinical governance framework, defined escalation

routes back to general practice, and a Data Sharing Agreement covering all

information flows.

The pilot is time limited and subject to independent

national evaluation. Data capture, consistency of practice and adherence to

agreed protocols are therefore integral to the role rather than administrative

afterthoughts.

The post holder does not replace the patients GP and

does not assume responsibility for the management of underlying clinical

conditions. Where clinical need is identified, it is escalated to the

registered practice through agreed pathways.

3. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Service Lead day to day management, absence and

sickness, appraisals

Clinical Lead, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, allied

health professionals, Enable administrator

External

Referring GPs, practice managers

and primary care teams across Barrow and Mid Furness.

Patients and, with consent, their employers, line

managers, HR

Local employers,

Jobcentre Plus, VCSE [Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise] partners,

therapy and mental health services, and other statutory agencies

4. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical assessment and workability planning

Undertake structured work and health assessments with

patients referred into the pilot, face to face, by telephone or by video,

according to patient need and clinical appropriateness.

Assess the interaction between a persons health

condition, their functional ability and the demands of their role, taking

account of all appropriate physical, psychological, social and workplace

factors.

Formulate and co-produce personalised Workability

Plans focused on functional capability, phased return, adjustments and the

practical support required to sustain work.

Exercise autonomous professional judgement in

determining whether a period away from work is clinically appropriate, and

articulate that judgement clearly, proportionately and defensibly.

Provide specialist advice on reasonable adjustments,

graduated return to work, workplace modification and phased hours, informed by

an understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and relevant health and safety

legislation.

Review and update Workability Plans at agreed

intervals, adjusting recommendations as recovery,

circumstances or employer response change.

Recognise the limits of the pilot service and of

personal professional competence and escalate promptly and appropriately.

Triage, caseload and pathway management

Contribute to the triage of incoming referrals,

applying agreed criteria to determine the appropriate assessment route, practitioner and priority.

Manage a personal caseload, prioritising

effectively against service standards and pilot appointment targets.

Identify patients whose needs fall outside the pilot

model including those requiring urgent clinical assessment, safeguarding

intervention or mental health crisis support and escalate through agreed

routes without delay.

Refer and signpost to wider support, including WorkWell coaching, therapy services, musculoskeletal

pathways, social prescribing, debt and housing advice and employment support.

Support colleagues in the wider team with clinical

advice on complex or borderline cases, within scope of practice.

Employer and stakeholder liaison

With patient consent, participate in three way

conversations between the patient, their employer and the service to agree

practical adjustments and maintain workplace connection from day one of

absence.

Produce clear, objective written advice for employers

and managers that answers the question asked, respects medical confidentiality

and avoids unnecessary clinical detail.

Communicate sensitively with employers who may hold

differing views, using negotiation and persuasion to reach workable outcomes

for the patient.

Build constructive relationships with referring

practices, providing feedback that supports referral quality and confidence in

the pilot model.

Clinical governance, safety and record keeping

Practice at all times within the NMC Code,

professional standards, pilot protocols and standard operating procedures.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible records

in the approved clinical system, in line with the Data Sharing Agreement and

information governance requirements.

Obtain and record valid informed consent for

assessment, for information sharing and for any contact with employers or third

parties.

Discharge safeguarding responsibilities for children

and adults at risk, escalating concerns in accordance with agreed policy.

Report incidents, near misses, complaints and risks

through the pilot governance framework, and contribute to learning from them.

Participate in clinical supervision, case review and

multidisciplinary discussion, including reflective review of complex or

contested cases.

Maintain professional indemnity and NMC registration

and comply with revalidation requirements.

Service design, data and evaluation

Contribute to the development and refinement of

assessment templates, triage criteria, escalation thresholds, business rules

and standard operating procedures as the pilot matures.

Capture the agreed management information and

evaluation data set accurately and at the point of care, understanding that

incomplete data weakens the national evidence base.

Participate in audit, service evaluation, quality

improvement and test-and-learn cycles, and act on the findings.

Support the independent national evaluation, including

interviews, case note review and data collection, within the limits of patient

confidentiality.

Education, promotion and professional development

Promote the pilot to practices, patients, employers

and partners in a positive way

Provide informal supervision, coaching and clinical

advice to non-clinical members of the team.

Maintain and extend personal expertise in occupational

health, work and health policy and fitness for work assessment; undertake

training identified as necessary for the role, including any pilot specific

training.

Participate in appraisal, personal development

planning and mandatory training.

5. WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

This is a fixed term post for 12 months, funded

through the national pilot. Continuation beyond the pilot period cannot be

guaranteed and is subject to national decisions on the future of the model.

A flexible and agile approach to working is expected.

The service operates a blended model of face to

face clinics, remote consultation and home working, and the balance between

these will vary with service demand and patient need.

Home working is supported for remote assessment,

report writing and administrative activity, subject to a suitable, confidential

home working environment and compliance with information governance

requirements. Home working is an operational arrangement, not a contractual

entitlement, and does not remove the requirement to attend sites.

Regular travel across Barrow and Mid Furness is

required. Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence is necessary.

Some flexibility over working hours may be needed to

accommodate patients who are in work and employers who are only available

outside core hours such as Saturday working

The post holder will be expected to work in a rapidly

evolving service where processes, systems and documentation change during the

pilot period.

6. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Mandatory Training & Compliance

The post holder will be required to complete and remain compliant with

all mandatory training as defined by the organisation.

Evidence of current training may be requested prior to commencement, and

refresher training must be completed within specified timeframes.

MBPCC will consider the ability to passport training records if post

holder has evidence of completion from other relevant employment

Additional Information

This role includes being partly home-based, which requires a high level

of self-management.

Candidates must ensure a secure working environment in line with data

protection policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Registered Nurse on the NMC register, Part 1 (Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disability) or Registered Midwife, with a current unrestricted registration.

• -Evidence of continuing professional development and compliance with NMC revalidation.

• -Willingness to undertake pilot specific training in workability assessment, fit note practice and work and health conversations.

Desirable

• -Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) registration, or an occupational health degree, diploma or certificate.

• -Degree or postgraduate study in occupational health, public health or a related field.

• -Training in fit note completion or DWP work and health assessment.

• -Teaching, assessing or mentoring qualifications.

• -Motivational interviewing, health coaching or case management training.

Experience

Essential

• -Significant post registration experience as an autonomous practitioner.

• -Experience of undertaking structured clinical assessments and formulating advice or recommendations independently.

• -Experience of managing a personal caseload and prioritising competing demands without close supervision.

• -Experience of producing clear written reports or care records for a non-clinical audience.

• -Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• -Experience in occupational health, or a demonstrable interest in occupational health and the work and health agenda.

• -Practical experience of issuing, advising on or contributing to fit notes.

• -Experience of management referral or case management consultations.

• -Experience of sickness absence management, rehabilitation or return to work planning.

• -Experience of liaising directly with employers, HR or line managers.

• -Experience of working in primary care, community services or a WorkWell or vocational rehabilitation service.

• -Experience of contributing to service design, pilots, audit or quality improvement.

• -Experience of remote or telephone consultation.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• -Ability to assess functional capacity and to relate health conditions to the demands of work.

• -Understanding of the principles of fitness for work assessment and the health benefits of good work.

• -Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex clinical information clearly and sensitively to patients, employers and non-clinical colleagues.

• -Negotiation, motivational and de-escalation skills, including where professional opinions differ.

• -Sound understanding of consent, confidentiality, information governance and the boundaries of disclosure to third parties.

• -Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults at risk.

• -Competent use of clinical record systems and Microsoft 365, including Teams for virtual consultation and meetings.

• -Ability to record data accurately and consistently for reporting and evaluation purposes.

Desirable

• -Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 as it applies to reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

• -Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.

• -Understanding of the national fit note reform policy context and the Workability Plan model.

• -Familiarity with EMIS or occupational health information systems

• -Understanding of audit and quality improvement methodology.

• -Knowledge of local employment support, WorkWell and VCFSE provision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Registered Nurse on the NMC register, Part 1 (Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disability) or Registered Midwife, with a current unrestricted registration.

• -Evidence of continuing professional development and compliance with NMC revalidation.

• -Willingness to undertake pilot specific training in workability assessment, fit note practice and work and health conversations.

Desirable

• -Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health) registration, or an occupational health degree, diploma or certificate.

• -Degree or postgraduate study in occupational health, public health or a related field.

• -Training in fit note completion or DWP work and health assessment.

• -Teaching, assessing or mentoring qualifications.

• -Motivational interviewing, health coaching or case management training.

Experience

Essential

• -Significant post registration experience as an autonomous practitioner.

• -Experience of undertaking structured clinical assessments and formulating advice or recommendations independently.

• -Experience of managing a personal caseload and prioritising competing demands without close supervision.

• -Experience of producing clear written reports or care records for a non-clinical audience.

• -Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• -Experience in occupational health, or a demonstrable interest in occupational health and the work and health agenda.

• -Practical experience of issuing, advising on or contributing to fit notes.

• -Experience of management referral or case management consultations.

• -Experience of sickness absence management, rehabilitation or return to work planning.

• -Experience of liaising directly with employers, HR or line managers.

• -Experience of working in primary care, community services or a WorkWell or vocational rehabilitation service.

• -Experience of contributing to service design, pilots, audit or quality improvement.

• -Experience of remote or telephone consultation.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• -Ability to assess functional capacity and to relate health conditions to the demands of work.

• -Understanding of the principles of fitness for work assessment and the health benefits of good work.

• -Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex clinical information clearly and sensitively to patients, employers and non-clinical colleagues.

• -Negotiation, motivational and de-escalation skills, including where professional opinions differ.

• -Sound understanding of consent, confidentiality, information governance and the boundaries of disclosure to third parties.

• -Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults at risk.

• -Competent use of clinical record systems and Microsoft 365, including Teams for virtual consultation and meetings.

• -Ability to record data accurately and consistently for reporting and evaluation purposes.

Desirable

• -Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 as it applies to reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

• -Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.

• -Understanding of the national fit note reform policy context and the Workability Plan model.

• -Familiarity with EMIS or occupational health information systems

• -Understanding of audit and quality improvement methodology.

• -Knowledge of local employment support, WorkWell and VCFSE provision.

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

Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative

Address

The Strand

Barrow in Furness

Cumbria

LA14 2HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative

Address

The Strand

Barrow in Furness

Cumbria

LA14 2HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Stourside Medical Practice supports the health needs of 6000 residents in and around Halesowen.

We are looking to recruit a maternity cover General Practice Assistant until 2nd April 2027 to carry out a high level clinical administration role to support the GPs The primary function of this role is to provide clinical administration and clinical support to the different teams within the practice, to ensure continuity and consistency in workflow delivery. Flexibility is important for this role as there will be a lot of variety and no two days will be the same. HCA level clinical work may be incorporated into the role for an already qualified individual but there will not be the opportunity for training in this area for someone non-qualified.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, you are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible.

Main duties of the job

A role with a balance expected to be 25% clinical and 75% administrative for a successful candidate holding a current clinical qualification and 100% administrative for one who does not hold a current qualification. Clinical duties would include dressings, phlebotomy, ECGs and Long Term Condition Reviews. Non clinically you would support the GPs and and provide a high quality administrative support service. This is a high pressure role with a heavy workload and variety of tasks to juggle throughout the day. An ability to prioritise, have attention to detail and to remain calm under pressure is essential.

About us

We are based in the centre of Halesowen and have an experienced team of non-clinical staff , salaried GPs and practice nurses with the practice actively involved in a thriving Primary Care Network with a variety of allied health professionals supporting the practice including Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Physiotherapist and Mental Health support workers.

Job summary

NWL has the largest homeless population in London. This population faces fundamental inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access - with multiple, long term, under-treated health needs and do not always get the care they need from the health and care system.

People experiencing homelessness have six times more A&E presentations, are admitted to hospital four times more often, and stay three times as long as the general population.

In hospital, they are likely to be poorly identified, experience delays once medically fit for discharge, and are at high risk of discharge to the street, readmission and poor overall health outcomes.

We have received confirmation from the NWL ICB that a business case has been approved to fund a new specialist hospital Homeless Health team up until 31st March 2029.

The Homeless Health team works in close partnership with the wards to identify people experiencing homelessness whilst they are in hospital, build therapeutic relationships with them, assist the ward multidisciplinary team to maximise the benefit of these admissions, and then support these vulnerable patients during and after discharge - ensuring that they are fully linked in to all the health care and support services they need when the team finally discharges them.

The GP role works to improve the care for homeless patients in hospital, to drive up the quality of the care they receive during a hospital stay, and to improve their quality-of-life following discharge.

Main duties of the job

Working with the rest of the Homeless Health team, the GP role works to improve the care for homeless patients in hospital, to drive up the quality of the care they receive during a hospital stay, and to improve their quality-of-life following discharge. The key responsibilities of the role are to:

To clinically lead, support and promote the specialist homelessness team in the hospital.

To work collaboratively to improve health and social outcomes for people who are homeless.

To promote and lead weekly multi -disciplinary team meetings for hospital, primary care and voluntary sector staff working with the most challenging patients.

To offer clinical judgment/expertise on how best to address complex issues among this patient group, particularly with reference to the tri -morbidity of substance misuse, mental illness and physical health problems.

The successful post holder will have substantial personal experience of working with people who are homeless and will have a demonstrable special interest in:

Working with people experiencing drug or alcohol dependence or/and domestic violence including substitute prescribing.

Experience of working in or with the wider statutory and charitable homelessness sector.

• Experience of mental illness particularly working with patients with complex psychological trauma/diagnosed with personality disorder
• Sexual health.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job summary

The Uplands Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic and patient focused Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team for 3 sessions a week, on a 6 month fixed contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed clinician to work within a progressive and well-established GP practice delivering high-quality primary care services to our patient population. The successful candidate will provide a mix of face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations, including the management of urgent on-the-day appointments.

The role offers clinical autonomy, a supportive multidisciplinary team environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Treat patients through urgent on-the-day / routine appointments safely and effectively.
• Prescribe safely and appropriately within current guidelines.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions and complex healthcare needs.
• Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate.
• Provide health promotion and preventative healthcare advice.
• Review investigation results and formulate management plans.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care and community services.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and act in accordance with practice policies.
• Contribute to the achievement of QOF and enhanced service targets.

About us

We are a friendly, patient-centred GP practice with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to our local community. Our team is made up of dedicated clinical and administrative professionals who work closely together to provide the best possible experience for our patients.

We pride ourselves on having a family-oriented atmosphere where teamwork, mutual respect, and support are at the heart of everything we do. We have built a positive and welcoming working environment with excellent team cohesion, where every member of staff is valued and encouraged to contribute to the continued success of the practice.

As a practice, we recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and fostering a culture where colleagues support one another. We believe that a happy and engaged team enables us to provide the highest standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will be joining a well-established, supportive team and will play an important role in helping us continue to deliver an efficient, compassionate, and responsive service to our patients.

Job summary

Imperial hosts the national centre for adult airway reconstruction. The service is run by Prof Guri Sandhu, Mr Chadwan Al Yaghchi and Ms Aphrodite Iacovidou supported by 2 doctoral speech and language therapists, 2 airway clinical nurse specialists, MDT co-ordinator and clinical psychologist.

The service primarily cares for patients with Airway Stenosis a chronic condition in which patient's airways contract over time which without intervention would lead to asphyxiation. The most common cause of Airway Stenosis is laryngeal damage from prolonged ITU stays. Over half of all referrals come from outside London, we are looking to expand the unit whereby both the surgeon and anaesthetist are national experts in managing these complex patients. There is a significant cohort of patients who have surgery multiple times per year to repair and expand their airway. The service has increasing demand following the Covid-19 pandemic and a locum appointment is sought to manage this new caseload as well as provide vital support for the tertiary service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the registrar team delivering specialist ENT care

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Provide high quality care to patients in Airway

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.

To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.

To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care programmed activities.

To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

Research, teaching and training

Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trust's translational research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of research governance.

Performance management:

To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:

Clinical efficiency e.g. LOS reductions, reducing cancelled operations and DNA rates.

Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-admission rates

Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job summary

The Uplands Medical Practice is seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team for three days per week.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality nursing care within a busy GP practice, supporting patients across a range of primary care services. The role will include chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, screening, and preventative care.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the management of COPD, Asthma, and Diabetes, who are passionate about improving patient outcomes and promoting self-management of long-term conditions.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing evidence-based nursing care and supporting the delivery of high-quality primary care services.

About us

We are a friendly, patient-centred GP practice with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to our local community. Our team is made up of dedicated clinical and administrative professionals who work closely together to provide the best possible experience for our patients.

We pride ourselves on having a family-oriented atmosphere where teamwork, mutual respect, and support are at the heart of everything we do. We have built a positive and welcoming working environment with excellent team cohesion, where every member of staff is valued and encouraged to contribute to the continued success of the practice.

As a practice, we recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and fostering a culture where colleagues support one another. We believe that a happy and engaged team enables us to provide the highest standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will be joining a well-established, supportive team and will play an important role in helping us continue to deliver an efficient, compassionate, and responsive service to our patients.

Job summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly organisedProgress Chaser to join our Hospital at Home team at Abel Smith House in Stevenage. This rewarding role is central to supporting patient flow, ensuring individuals receive timely, safe, and well-coordinated care throughout their inpatient journey.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play an integral role in progressing patient pathways and helping to achieve Expected Discharge Dates. You will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues, patients, carers, and partner agencies to coordinate actions, resolve delays, and support smooth, efficient discharges. Your ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships will be essential in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

*Proposed interview date : 25th September 2026*

Main duties of the job

This position offers a varied and engaging workload, where strong organisational skills and attention to detail are vital. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, updating patient systems such as SystmOne, and supporting the coordination of services including therapy, nursing, pharmacy, and social care. You will also contribute to team meetings, audits, and continuous service improvement.

If you are passionate about delivering high standards and want to make a positive impact, we would welcome your application.

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.

You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.

Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.

We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-workYou need to apply before the interview takes place.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

812-26-MF-RH-02-B-A2

Job locations

Abel Smith House

Gunnels Wood Road

Stevenage

SG1 2ST

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further details.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further details.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good general education including GCSE English grade C or above (or equivalent)

• Ability to use and knowledge of Microsoft packages

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent level of knowledge

• Desk top publishing Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in an administrative post

Desirable

• Experience of working within NHS

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Computer literate with good keyboard skills

• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload

• Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative

• Able to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels, both verbally and in writing

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good general education including GCSE English grade C or above (or equivalent)

• Ability to use and knowledge of Microsoft packages

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent level of knowledge

• Desk top publishing Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in an administrative post

Desirable

• Experience of working within NHS

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Computer literate with good keyboard skills

• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload

• Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative

• Able to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels, both verbally and in writing

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Abel Smith House

Gunnels Wood Road

Stevenage

SG1 2ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Abel Smith House

Gunnels Wood Road

Stevenage

SG1 2ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Mental Health Practitioner Trainee- Autism Spectrum Condition or Learning Difficulties (ASC/LD)

This is a 1-year fixed term contract.The successful candidate must be able to start the post on11thJanuary 2027.

Step2 is an Early Intervention Child and Young People's Mental Health Service working towards improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Hertfordshire.

We have an exciting opportunity for a CYP Psychological Trainings: Therapy Trainee (ASC/LD) to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes. This government-funded initiative promotes the growth and skill of the child mental health workforce to meet much needed demand. NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year position, allowing services to employ trainees to support specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support. This is a unique opportunity to apply your learning from weekly teaching into practical clinical interventions working with clients in the service making a direct impact in the lives of children, young people and their families.

*Proposed interview date: 22nd September 2026*

Main duties of the job

Course start date: 18th January 2027.

The post holder will be expected to have 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study) and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients (children, young people, and carers) related to training assignments.

Information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage:https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/

For full details see the attached documents:Job Description & Person Specification, Full advert and UCL CYP PT Therapy - Application Guidance for Candidates .

This is a dual application process.You must also complete a UCL application for the Course Team to review.You will only be offered a UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements.

Candidates who have not applied to the university by the closing date of this advert will not be eligible for offer of an interview.

Online applications for the UCL training are made on the UCL application portal via the following link:https://evision.ucl.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login_enc?0qhYzuG1h9udTFM8i9sPhtGiUgIR6D6iP0QBDHq24aUE7Anl4FtDGBDmc3LlBtzaLnpmgGfEEG0=

This vacancy will close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.

You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.

Our staff are proud to be Pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.

We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible -Apply now.

You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

812-26-KR-Step2-CYP1096

Job locations

Starfish House

3 North Road

Stevenage

SG1 4AT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 13 week probation period.

We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, [email protected]

Staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 13 week probation period.

We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, [email protected]

Staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work, etc.) OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but have relevant professional experience.

• Ability to study and complete academic work at postgraduate study level and balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Previous training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling)

• Proven record of previous academic attainment

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the key features and symptoms associated with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the unique challenges for Autistic/LD children and young people and their families

• Awareness and understanding of the significantly increased risk of co-morbid mental health challenges and other neuro-developmental challenges within the Autistic population

• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the MDT approach and collaborative working with other agencies to ensure the needs of Autistic/LD children and young people are understood and effectively met (i.e. education and social care agencies)

• Knowledge of legislation and policy and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health

Experience

Essential

• 2 or more years of experience working within a children and young people's mental health setting (e.g. mental health worker)

• 1 year or more of clinical competence and experience working with Autistic and/or LD individuals.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with safeguarding issues

• Experience of working as part of the multi-disciplinary team with children and young people with Autism and/or LD and their families

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to have a flexible and creative approach to facilitating engagement with Autistic and/or LD children and young people

• Ability to adapt methods of communication and intervention for the varying needs and levels of the children and young people's Autistic and/or LD population

• Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their carers.

• Ability to personally manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material.

• Proficient IT skills with the ability to learn the electronic patient record system and maintain accurate records.

• Ability to work in isolation, manage own caseload be flexible and respond to rapid changes and maintain intense concertation on a frequent basis.

• Ability to follow policy and clinical governance procedures.

• Able to accommodate travel demands associated with the role.

Desirable

• Ability to adopt multi-agency working, especially in relation to complex cases with multiple needs, where a more systemic approach is required.

• Ability to advocate for the needs of children and young people with Autism and/or LD and their families.

• Ability to maintain an observational stance, particularly in relation to children and young people with Autism and/or LD who do not express themselves verbally.

• Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Willingness to uphold the Trust's values

• Eligible to live and work in the UK

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving license and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

• Motivated to learn and be challenged

• Capacity to work well in teams

• Application to UCL submitted

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work, etc.) OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but have relevant professional experience.

• Ability to study and complete academic work at postgraduate study level and balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Previous training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling)

• Proven record of previous academic attainment

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the key features and symptoms associated with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the unique challenges for Autistic/LD children and young people and their families

• Awareness and understanding of the significantly increased risk of co-morbid mental health challenges and other neuro-developmental challenges within the Autistic population

• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the MDT approach and collaborative working with other agencies to ensure the needs of Autistic/LD children and young people are understood and effectively met (i.e. education and social care agencies)

• Knowledge of legislation and policy and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health

Experience

Essential

• 2 or more years of experience working within a children and young people's mental health setting (e.g. mental health worker)

• 1 year or more of clinical competence and experience working with Autistic and/or LD individuals.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with safeguarding issues

• Experience of working as part of the multi-disciplinary team with children and young people with Autism and/or LD and their families

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to have a flexible and creative approach to facilitating engagement with Autistic and/or LD children and young people

• Ability to adapt methods of communication and intervention for the varying needs and levels of the children and young people's Autistic and/or LD population

• Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their carers.

• Ability to personally manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material.

• Proficient IT skills with the ability to learn the electronic patient record system and maintain accurate records.

• Ability to work in isolation, manage own caseload be flexible and respond to rapid changes and maintain intense concertation on a frequent basis.

• Ability to follow policy and clinical governance procedures.

• Able to accommodate travel demands associated with the role.

Desirable

• Ability to adopt multi-agency working, especially in relation to complex cases with multiple needs, where a more systemic approach is required.

• Ability to advocate for the needs of children and young people with Autism and/or LD and their families.

• Ability to maintain an observational stance, particularly in relation to children and young people with Autism and/or LD who do not express themselves verbally.

• Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Willingness to uphold the Trust's values

• Eligible to live and work in the UK

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving license and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

• Motivated to learn and be challenged

• Capacity to work well in teams

• Application to UCL submitted

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Starfish House

3 North Road

Stevenage

SG1 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Starfish House

3 North Road

Stevenage

SG1 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Uplands Medical Practice is seeking a motivated and experienced Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary primary care team. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinically focused pharmacist to play a key role in improving patient outcomes, enhancing medication safety, and supporting the delivery of high-quality care across the practice.

The successful candidate will work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide expert pharmaceutical care, support chronic disease management, and contribute to regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives.

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner will provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services within the practice, including conducting structured medication reviews, managing prescriptions and repeat prescribing processes, implementing medication safety alerts and MHRA guidance, and supporting safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing. The role will also involve supporting patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and COPD through medication optimisation, monitoring, treatment reviews, and patient education. In addition, the post holder will review and manage blood test results related to medication monitoring, contact patients regarding follow-up actions where required, and ensure compliance with clinical safety standards. The successful candidate will assess and manage minor ailments within their scope of practice, providing treatment advice, prescribing where appropriate, and making referrals when necessary. They will also play an important role in supporting the practice's quality, safety, and governance agenda by contributing to CQC compliance, clinical audits, quality improvement projects, medicines management initiatives, and the development of policies and protocols to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

About us

We are a friendly, patient-centred GP practice with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to our local community. Our team is made up of dedicated clinical and administrative professionals who work closely together to provide the best possible experience for our patients.

We pride ourselves on having a family-oriented atmosphere where teamwork, mutual respect, and support are at the heart of everything we do. We have built a positive and welcoming working environment with excellent team cohesion, where every member of staff is valued and encouraged to contribute to the continued success of the practice.

As a practice, we recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and fostering a culture where colleagues support one another. We believe that a happy and engaged team enables us to provide the highest standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will be joining a well-established, supportive team and will play an important role in helping us continue to deliver an efficient, compassionate, and responsive service to our patients.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

A1612-26-0002

Job locations

Whitefield Health Centre

Bury New Road

Whitefield, Manchester

M45 8GH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesMedicines Optimisation and Prescribing

• Conduct face-to-face and remote structured medication reviews.
• Support safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing.
• Process and manage prescription requests and medication queries.
• Review and implement medication safety alerts, MHRA guidance, and prescribing updates.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and clinic correspondence.
• Manage repeat prescribing systems to ensure safe and appropriate medication use.

Chronic Disease Management

Provide clinical support and patient reviews for long-term conditions, including:

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• COPD

This may include medication optimisation, treatment escalation, patient education, monitoring, and adherence support as required.

Blood Test and Medication Monitoring

• Review blood test results related to medication monitoring.
• Contact patients by telephone regarding abnormal or outstanding results.
• Arrange and monitor required follow-up investigations in line with clinical protocols.
• Ensure compliance with medication monitoring requirements and clinical safety standards.

Minor Ailments Service

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with minor illnesses and common ailments within your scope of practice.
• Provide treatment advice, prescribing where appropriate, and onward referrals when necessary.

Quality, Safety and Governance

• Support the practice in achieving and maintaining CQC compliance and quality standards.
• Assist with clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and medicines management initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate prescribing risks to improve patient safety.
• Contribute to practice policies, protocols, and medicines-related governance activities.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards obtaining one).
• Experience in Primary Care, General Practice, PCN, or Community Pharmacy.
• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation, prescribing, and long-term condition management.
• Excellent communication, consultation, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience supporting CQC inspections and evidence gathering.
• Experience with EMIS Web and NHS clinical systems.
• Experience running clinics for chronic disease management.
• Advanced clinical assessment and consultation skills.

What We Offer

• Supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for professional development and clinical training.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• NHS Pension Scheme (where applicable).
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and service development.

Summary of Main Duties

The Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner will be responsible for:

• Medication reviews.
• Medication safety alerts and medicines optimisation.
• Supporting CQC compliance and quality improvement.
• Chronic disease management (Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma and COPD as required).
• Prescriptions and repeat prescribing management.
• Blood test monitoring and management, including patient telephone consultations.
• Minor ailments assessment and management.
• Supporting safe and effective patient care across the practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesMedicines Optimisation and Prescribing

• Conduct face-to-face and remote structured medication reviews.
• Support safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing.
• Process and manage prescription requests and medication queries.
• Review and implement medication safety alerts, MHRA guidance, and prescribing updates.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and clinic correspondence.
• Manage repeat prescribing systems to ensure safe and appropriate medication use.

Chronic Disease Management

Provide clinical support and patient reviews for long-term conditions, including:

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• COPD

This may include medication optimisation, treatment escalation, patient education, monitoring, and adherence support as required.

Blood Test and Medication Monitoring

• Review blood test results related to medication monitoring.
• Contact patients by telephone regarding abnormal or outstanding results.
• Arrange and monitor required follow-up investigations in line with clinical protocols.
• Ensure compliance with medication monitoring requirements and clinical safety standards.

Minor Ailments Service

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with minor illnesses and common ailments within your scope of practice.
• Provide treatment advice, prescribing where appropriate, and onward referrals when necessary.

Quality, Safety and Governance

• Support the practice in achieving and maintaining CQC compliance and quality standards.
• Assist with clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and medicines management initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate prescribing risks to improve patient safety.
• Contribute to practice policies, protocols, and medicines-related governance activities.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards obtaining one).
• Experience in Primary Care, General Practice, PCN, or Community Pharmacy.
• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation, prescribing, and long-term condition management.
• Excellent communication, consultation, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience supporting CQC inspections and evidence gathering.
• Experience with EMIS Web and NHS clinical systems.
• Experience running clinics for chronic disease management.
• Advanced clinical assessment and consultation skills.

What We Offer

• Supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for professional development and clinical training.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• NHS Pension Scheme (where applicable).
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and service development.

Summary of Main Duties

The Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner will be responsible for:

• Medication reviews.
• Medication safety alerts and medicines optimisation.
• Supporting CQC compliance and quality improvement.
• Chronic disease management (Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma and COPD as required).
• Prescriptions and repeat prescribing management.
• Blood test monitoring and management, including patient telephone consultations.
• Minor ailments assessment and management.
• Supporting safe and effective patient care across the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree

• -Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

• -Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification

• -Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/Advanced Clinical Practice.

Desirable

• Advanced clinical assessment qualification such as training in chronic disease management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree

• -Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

• -Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification

• -Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/Advanced Clinical Practice.

Desirable

• Advanced clinical assessment qualification such as training in chronic disease management.

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

Uplands Medical Practice

Address

Whitefield Health Centre

Bury New Road

Whitefield, Manchester

M45 8GH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Uplands Medical Practice

Address

Whitefield Health Centre

Bury New Road

Whitefield, Manchester

M45 8GH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Homebirth Midwife

• Continuity-led care: Case-loading a small cohort of women, from referral through to handover to the health visitor.
• Flexible shift pattern: Rotating mix of long days, standard days, and night-on-call duty and weekend working.
• Awarded recognition: Uplifted NHS pay (4.5%) for on-call shifts under Agenda for Change.

Care you will provide

• Specialist midwifery care for women planning homebirths and birth centre births ("domino care")
• Support for women planning births outside of standard guidelines, collaborating closely with consultant midwives to ensure safety

Who We're Looking For

• Qualifications: At least 12 months post-registration, including recent intrapartum experience.
• Skills: Strong communicator; committed to delivering personalised, safe, and innovative care
• Characteristics: Proactive, creative, and confident working independently and within a supportive team

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award-winning team: Our MSWs and midwives have received Royal College of Midwives national awards for excellence
• Make a difference: Provide truly individualised care that supports choice--home, or birth-centre,
• Flexibility with support: Combine autonomy with structured on-call pay uplift and supportive team environment

Ideal Candidate

• Lives within 30minutes of hospital
• Passionate about continuity of carer and personalised birth experiences
• Exposure to recent intrapartum practice, confident managing complex or out-of-guideline scenarios

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Midwifery Care: Provide care across all stages of pregnancy, intrapartum, and postnatal periods for a caseload of women.
• Promote Birth Choices: Actively support and facilitate homebirth, DOMINO, and birth centre care options for women.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and high-standard care for mothers and babies.
• Skill Development: Continuously develop and maintain midwifery skills in line with best practices.
• Role Development: Contribute to the development of midwifery practice and the introduction of new roles within the service.
• Drug Administration: Safely manage and administer medications in accordance with Trust policies and statutory regulations.

Professional Responsibilities

• Adhere to NMC Standards: Uphold the NMC Code of Conduct and work within the Trust's policies and protocols.
• Effective Communication: Maintain strong relationships within the midwifery team and with other healthcare professionals.
• Continuous Professional Development: Engage in ongoing learning and attend mandatory training to maintain and enhance clinical skills.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job summary

The post-holder is responsible for providing holistic welfare support to ensure programme outputs are delivered effectively.

The post holder will take a lead on all specific welfare or aspects of the Armed Forces Programme.

Responsible for day-to-day delivery, and subsequent performance management, adjusting plans as required to ensure that risks and issues are mitigated across the welfare spectrum.

The post holder will work with clinicians and managers to ensure provision of the best possible staff and patient experience and service delivery.

The post holder will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective management of interdependencies and delivery of objectives welfare pathways.

It is expected that the specific landscape managed by the post holder will change over time as the capability and collaboration opportunities grow.

Main duties of the job

• Provide welfare management expertise to the Armed Forces Community and ensure that the trust staff are briefed and have clear responsibilities, when patients are identified as being in the Armed Forces community. Work in an agile manner, supporting programme and organisational priorities where required
• Communicate information on the delivery progress of the welfare spectrum you are responsible for
• Provide scheduled highlight and exception reports into the programme, tracking patient pathways
• Keep meticulous records and ensure data and reports are provided in a timely manner, with full understanding of the need to demonstrate return on investment to other agencies
• Organise and monitor welfare resources to ensure their effective use while delivering against agreed programme objectives
• Recognise safeguarding issues quickly and immediately report any concerns regarding children or vulnerable adults to the appropriate agencies
• Support evaluation and audit of welfare data across all sites and organisations linked to the programme
• Process referrals, correctly assessing the welfare needs of service users with unfaltering professionalism, compassion and sensitivity

About us

Monitor and maintain welfare information management systems.

Maintain data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data, including quantitative and qualitative data.

Maintain databases required by the Armed Forces programme.

Interpret policies and protocols to support the project that are consistent with Trust standards.

Strategy, change and service improvement

Support the development of the programme and welfare strategy including research and development to identify, develop and promote best practice.

Subject Matter Expert management test and review of new concepts, models, methods, practices, products and equipment.

Support innovative methods to gain patient and public involvement to inform service direction, improvement, user satisfaction and as a tool for performance management.

Regular horizon scanning of best practice and ways of working within the sector and within the programme.

Personal Development

Maintain up to date knowledge of a range of skills including service improvement techniques and be responsible for developing and maintaining own CPD programme with an annual appraisal

Research and Development

Support and undertake primary and secondary research, audits and evaluations as required