Medical Jobs in North East England

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

CAMHS Band 6 Primary Practitioner (Fixed Term 1 year)

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs

North East England

Temporary

Social Worker

GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year

Posted 29 day(s) ago

Reference: 2422327

Job summary

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled Band 6 CAMHS Primary Practitioner to join our Primary Intervention Team within Wakefield CAMHS, on a 1 year fixed term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the heart of our Single Point of Access (SPA), where youll play a key role in the triage and early intervention pathway helping young people and families to get the right help, at the right time.

You would be joining the team at an exciting time, where we are working collaboratively to review our front door into the service.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional with experience in mental health. Youll bring:

- Strong communication and decision-making skills

- Confidence in working independently as well as part of a team

- A calm and empathetic approach in fast paced situations

- A passion for early intervention

We are a supportive and friendly team that values your skills and well-being.

Whether youre looking for a new challenge or embarking on your first Band 6 role, we would love to hear from you!

Calls are encouraged.

We are based at Drury Lane Health and Well-Being Centre in the centre of Wakefield, with a permanent move planned to Fieldhead Hospital from September 2027.

Main duties of the job

Single Point of Access (SPA) Youll be the first point of contact for children, young people, families and professionals. Youll take triage calls, make informed clinical decisions, and offer supportive advice and signposting, helping to support people to navigate what can feel like a daunting system.

2+1 Intervention Youll deliver brief, targeted support through our 2+1 approach. One initial assessment and two focused intervention sessions.

The role would require you to support children, young people and families to get the right support, and make onward referrals either internally within Wakefield CAMHS or to external agencies. You would need to have excellent risk assessment and triage skills, along with making safeguarding referrals where required.

The service is open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

While this role meets the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship, due to the short-term nature of the contract, the Trust will not be offering sponsorship for this post.

We welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK or are on a visa route that permits employment without sponsorship. Such applications will be considered alongside all others.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-W1563

Job locations

Drury Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre

Wakefield

WF1 2TJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

To contribute to a co-ordinated delivery of training & consultation, and provide limited joint assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people and universal service workers within the District.
To facilitate the interface between Universal Services and the CAMH Service.
To act as a resource by being fully aware of existing provision for Children and Young People and establish good working relationships with those services.
To participate with supervision and attend Primary Intervention Team meetings to establish an embedded working relationship.
To promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people.
To work within the single point of referral as required, between the hours of 09:00 to 18:00.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1

To support the on-going process of delivering a comprehensive CAMHS system.

2

To provide direct and indirect consultation, advice and support to workers within the Primary Health Care Team and other relevant agencies, including Social Services, Education and Voluntary Organisations to enable these workers to develop their skills in recognising and managing emotional and behavioural disorders in children, young people and their families.

3

To work within the single point of referral as required

4

To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and guidelines in clinical work.

5

Where consultation results in continued concerns, to undertake assessments of children and young people and their families jointly with universal service workers as necessary.

6

To manage own caseload, accessing support and guidance appropriate to individual need.

7

To promote and assist the development of universal service workers in recognizing and supporting the emotional needs of children and young people via training and education within the School, Primary Health and Social Care setting.

8

To support the provision of effective mental health and behavioural management interventions with children, young people and their families within a School, Primary Health and Social Care setting.

9

Where treatment may be provided within a universal service setting, offer direct intervention if appropriate and assist in the development of a Care Plan with the responsible universal service worker.

10

Ensure evidence based practice is implemented, supporting Clinical Effectiveness and maintain continuing professional development aided by the Quality Performance Management Process and Clinical Supervision.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

To contribute to a co-ordinated delivery of training & consultation, and provide limited joint assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people and universal service workers within the District.
To facilitate the interface between Universal Services and the CAMH Service.
To act as a resource by being fully aware of existing provision for Children and Young People and establish good working relationships with those services.
To participate with supervision and attend Primary Intervention Team meetings to establish an embedded working relationship.
To promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people.
To work within the single point of referral as required, between the hours of 09:00 to 18:00.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1

To support the on-going process of delivering a comprehensive CAMHS system.

2

To provide direct and indirect consultation, advice and support to workers within the Primary Health Care Team and other relevant agencies, including Social Services, Education and Voluntary Organisations to enable these workers to develop their skills in recognising and managing emotional and behavioural disorders in children, young people and their families.

3

To work within the single point of referral as required

4

To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and guidelines in clinical work.

5

Where consultation results in continued concerns, to undertake assessments of children and young people and their families jointly with universal service workers as necessary.

6

To manage own caseload, accessing support and guidance appropriate to individual need.

7

To promote and assist the development of universal service workers in recognizing and supporting the emotional needs of children and young people via training and education within the School, Primary Health and Social Care setting.

8

To support the provision of effective mental health and behavioural management interventions with children, young people and their families within a School, Primary Health and Social Care setting.

9

Where treatment may be provided within a universal service setting, offer direct intervention if appropriate and assist in the development of a Care Plan with the responsible universal service worker.

10

Ensure evidence based practice is implemented, supporting Clinical Effectiveness and maintain continuing professional development aided by the Quality Performance Management Process and Clinical Supervision.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Comprehension of current legislation in relation to under 18s.
An understanding of roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in working with under 18s.
Experience of working with children and adolescents with multiple problems and their families/carers.
Multi-disciplinary working. Experience of providing consultation/support and training to professional carers working with under 18s.
Experience of working with universal service professionals.
Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff.
Experience of safeguarding children and young people.

Desirable

Experience of working in universal services.
Experience of networking between universal services and CAMHS.
Experience of working in a Family and Systemic Team.
Knowledge and experience of working with equality and diversity
Experience of delivering training to others

Qualifications

Essential

First level registered qualification, such as :
RMN, CPN, SW, Occupational Therapy or relevant mental health profession.

Desirable

Post qualification training in mental health therapy (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family & Systemic Therapy)
Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Practice Educator/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

Assessment planning and evaluation of time limited therapeutic programme skills in mental health and behavioural difficulties including risk assessments
Good verbal and communication skills
Ability to manage own caseload
Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
Customer service orientation
Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
IT skills.
Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.

Physical Attributes

Essential

Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Personal Attributes

Essential

Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
Ability to travel to various sites around the Trust in accordance with the demands of the post
Commitment to a Multi-agency approach to the client
Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities
Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services
Ability to manage crisis situations

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Comprehension of current legislation in relation to under 18s.
An understanding of roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in working with under 18s.
Experience of working with children and adolescents with multiple problems and their families/carers.
Multi-disciplinary working. Experience of providing consultation/support and training to professional carers working with under 18s.
Experience of working with universal service professionals.
Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff.
Experience of safeguarding children and young people.

Desirable

Experience of working in universal services.
Experience of networking between universal services and CAMHS.
Experience of working in a Family and Systemic Team.
Knowledge and experience of working with equality and diversity
Experience of delivering training to others

Qualifications

Essential

First level registered qualification, such as :
RMN, CPN, SW, Occupational Therapy or relevant mental health profession.

Desirable

Post qualification training in mental health therapy (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family & Systemic Therapy)
Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Practice Educator/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

Assessment planning and evaluation of time limited therapeutic programme skills in mental health and behavioural difficulties including risk assessments
Good verbal and communication skills
Ability to manage own caseload
Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
Customer service orientation
Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
IT skills.
Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.

Physical Attributes

Essential

Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Personal Attributes

Essential

Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
Ability to travel to various sites around the Trust in accordance with the demands of the post
Commitment to a Multi-agency approach to the client
Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities
Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services
Ability to manage crisis situations

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Drury Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre

Wakefield

WF1 2TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Drury Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre

Wakefield

WF1 2TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Neurologist

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Temporary

Medical Specialist

GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year

Posted 29 day(s) ago

Reference: 2422323

Job summary

The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust & Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust wish to appoint a Locum Consultant Neurologist to work cross site and across specialities to support and expand the work of the existing team. 5PA's will be at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and 5PA's at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Applicants are invited to join a growing, dynamic and forward-looking department of neurology and stroke medicine.

The successful candidate will join a close team based at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will provide inpatient and outpatient services in busy, but well supported hospitals. The appointments are based cross site between Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. For full details please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 members of staff that arePROUD to Carefor nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

We're one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.

Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.

Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus LW allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-EI-193

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Rd

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will provide inpatient and outpatient services, in busy, but well supported hospitals.

The post holder will deliver comprehensive care for patients admitted to the ward under their team.

The post holder will also undertake ward rounds and conduct multidisciplinary meetings.

The post holder will be responsible for prompt discharge planning of neurology patients under his/her care.

The post holder will be supported by junior medical staff, a neurology nurse specialist and a neurology pharmacist.

The post offers immense opportunities for teaching and training junior doctors and medical students. The post holder will be expected to support the training of juniors to the unit. Professional supervision of the junior medical staff who will have the opportunity to learn on a one to one basis both formal and informal ward rounds, and also on an ad hoc basis throughout the day.

Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation NHS Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.

An active part in the educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the service.

Participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes, including reviews of manpower requirements

Job description Job responsibilities The appointee will provide inpatient and outpatient services, in busy, but well supported hospitals. The post holder will deliver comprehensive care for patients admitted to the ward under their team. The post holder will also undertake ward rounds and conduct multidisciplinary meetings. The post holder will be responsible for prompt discharge planning of neurology patients under his/her care. The post holder will be supported by junior medical staff, a neurology nurse specialist and a neurology pharmacist. The post offers immense opportunities for teaching and training junior doctors and medical students. The post holder will be expected to support the training of juniors to the unit. Professional supervision of the junior medical staff who will have the opportunity to learn on a one to one basis both formal and informal ward rounds, and also on an ad hoc basis throughout the day. Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation NHS Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department. An active part in the educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the service. Participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes, including reviews of manpower requirements

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration
CCT in Neurology - equivalence must be confirmed by PMET/GMC by date of the interview
Entry on GMC Specialist Register OR eligible within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

Higher degree i.e. PhD or MD
Peer reviewed research publications

Experience

Essential

Broad experience in Neurology including Stroke
Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staff
Experience of audit / clinical research

Desirable

Experienced and competent in Stroke thrombolysis
Undertaken a management course
Understanding of the NHS and its organisation

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lead a team
Commitment to work with other consultants and members of the multi-disciplinary team
Commitment to the achievement of Government and Trust targets

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration CCT in Neurology - equivalence must be confirmed by PMET/GMC by date of the interview Entry on GMC Specialist Register OR eligible within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee MRCP or equivalent Desirable Higher degree i.e. PhD or MD Peer reviewed research publications Experience Essential Broad experience in Neurology including Stroke Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staff Experience of audit / clinical research Desirable Experienced and competent in Stroke thrombolysis Undertaken a management course Understanding of the NHS and its organisation Skills & Knowledge Essential Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to lead a team Commitment to work with other consultants and members of the multi-disciplinary team Commitment to the achievement of Government and Trust targets

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Rd

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Rd

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Tower Hamlets GP Care Group

School Nurse SCPHN Student - Waltham Forest 0-19 Services

Tower Hamlets GP Care Group View all jobs

North East England

Temporary

Registered Nurse/RN

GBP 0 - 39,781 per year

Posted 29 day(s) ago

Reference: 2422320

Job summary

Are you a community health nurse looking to further your knowledge and skills?

Are you experienced in working within the 0-19 services?

Do you hold a 2:2-degree qualification or above?

As a registered nurse or midwife there has never been a better time to join the GP Care Group. Come and join our friendly, welcoming, and inclusive 0-19 team and share our ambition to make a fundamental difference in improving the health and wellbeing of children and their families in Waltham Forest.

We are looking for nurses who have:

Effective communication skills to support and empower families and young people, and to work alongside partner agencies.

A flexible and reliable team player with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload and an approach suited to community working.

Current nursing or midwifery registration or a nursing or midwifery qualification

At least 1 years post registration experience and the ability to travel extensively across Waltham Forest and the surrounding areas to meet both the educational and clinical requirements of the course.

As this role is community based, it is desirable to be a car owner and driver.

On successful completion of the course, the post holder will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) and you will be able to apply for band 6 SCPHN roles.

Main duties of the job

School Nurses lead in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (5-19) delegating to and supervising the work of the skill mix team, while also working in partnership with local service providers to develop and support services to children and families within the local community.

This is a development role where the sponsored SCPHN student will be building on existing knowledge, skills, and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as acquiring clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on a defined pathway

Interviews will be taking place W/C 02 November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

About us

Tower Hamlets GP Care Group (The Care Group) was incorporated as a community interest company limited by shares in September 2014. Every general practice in Tower Hamlets owns one share of £1. The Care Group was formed to manage borough level contracts on behalf of the practices, deliver primary care led services and support general practices, and to be the provider voice of primary care in the wider health and social care system.

Read up more about Tower Hamlets GP Care Group, click here: https://www.gpcaregroup.org/

The Care Group is also a member of Tower Hamlets Together, a place-based integrated partnership, which includes Bart's Health, East London NHS Foundation Trust, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and the Council for Voluntary Services.

Click here to know more about Tower Hamlets Together partnership- https://www.towerhamletstogether.com/

The key priorities for the Care Group are:

Innovation and support for primary care

Being a great place to work

Integrating primary and community care

Providing of high-quality cost-effective care to local people

Influencing improvements in health outcomes

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£39,781 a year inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0136-26-0029

Job locations

Chingford Health Centre

109 York Road

London

E4 8LF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The training is a one-year full time course (50% theory & 50% practice) combining study and clinical learning in both university and practice placements.

The course is at level 7, delivered by Greenwich University commencing in January 2026.

The university will provide the theoretical knowledge and skills to ensure high quality, evidence-based assessment, delivery and evaluation of care in relation to child/family needs and will include safeguarding and the protection of children.

Practice placement is in Waltham Forest and facilitated by the Practice Education Facilitators, practice supervisors and practice assessors within the Waltham Forest 0-19 services. We work closely with the university to ensure seamless links between the theory and practice of these specialist roles.

You will join our team as a full time Band 5 student (paid at mid-point band 5). Once you have completed the 12-months training and successfully qualify as a SCPHN health visitor you will be able to apply for employment as a band 6 health visitor through guaranteed employment with the GP Care Group.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The training is a one-year full time course (50% theory & 50% practice) combining study and clinical learning in both university and practice placements.

The course is at level 7, delivered by Greenwich University commencing in January 2026.

The university will provide the theoretical knowledge and skills to ensure high quality, evidence-based assessment, delivery and evaluation of care in relation to child/family needs and will include safeguarding and the protection of children.

Practice placement is in Waltham Forest and facilitated by the Practice Education Facilitators, practice supervisors and practice assessors within the Waltham Forest 0-19 services. We work closely with the university to ensure seamless links between the theory and practice of these specialist roles.

You will join our team as a full time Band 5 student (paid at mid-point band 5). Once you have completed the 12-months training and successfully qualify as a SCPHN health visitor you will be able to apply for employment as a band 6 health visitor through guaranteed employment with the GP Care Group.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse
(children/adult/LD or MH) and/or NMC Registered Midwife

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate knowledge of current Child Protection legislation
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Specialist
Community Public Health Nurse
Awareness of developments in Public Health
Understanding of current policies relating to public health

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse
(children/adult/LD or MH) and/or NMC Registered Midwife

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate knowledge of current Child Protection legislation
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Specialist
Community Public Health Nurse
Awareness of developments in Public Health
Understanding of current policies relating to public health

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Tower Hamlets GP Care Group

Address

Chingford Health Centre

109 York Road

London

E4 8LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gpcaregroup.org/section/387/Home (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tower Hamlets GP Care Group

Address

Chingford Health Centre

109 York Road

London

E4 8LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gpcaregroup.org/section/387/Home (Opens in a new tab)

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Temporary

Activity Therapist

GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year

Posted 29 day(s) ago

Reference: 2422307

Job summary

0.8 WTE | Fixed-Term 9-Month Contract (Maternity Leave Cover)

Are you an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a background in urgent response, admission avoidance, acute medicine, or emergency care? Do you enjoy autonomous decision-making, managing clinical complexity, and demonstrating leadership within dynamic multidisciplinary team?

The @home Service is at the forefront of community healthcare transformation, delivering rapid assessment and intervention to support people with complex and urgent health and social needs to remain safely at home. Working in line with the NHS vision for integrated community care, we provide responsive, high-quality care that reduces unnecessary hospital admissions.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated clinician with advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, and risk management skills.

As a senior member of the team, you will demonstrate advanced assessment and clinical reasoning, provide clinical leadership, contribute to service development, and support colleagues through shared learning and professional expertise.

This role is ideally suited to an ambitious clinician who is passionate about innovative community practice and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact and utilise your clinical and leadership skills within a forward-thinking urgent community response service, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Provide Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy assessment, intervention, and care planning for patients in the community, delivering high-quality, person-centred care within professional scope.

Work both autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues acrosshealth and social care to ensure seamless, coordinated care and positive patient experiences in patients' homes.

Demonstrate strong clinical judgement in triaging referrals, prioritising resources, and ensuring timely allocation of care based on clinical need.

Undertake the Therapist in Charge role, providing clinical leadership, oversight of the therapy caseload, and supporting safe, effective service delivery.

Supervise and line manage junior therapists and support workers, offering professional support, clinical guidance, and student mentorship.

Act as a senior therapy resource, supporting complex case management, shared learning, and workforce development.

Contribute to service improvement, audit, research, and evidence-based practice initiatives to enhance quality and outcomes.

Maintain ongoing professional development across the four pillars of practice through supervision, reflection, and multidisciplinary working.

About us

GSTT @home is an innovative hospital-at-home service, bringing together health and social care professionals to deliver responsive, multidisciplinary care in patients' homes, reducing the need for hospital admission while supporting people to remain independent. The service operates seven days a week, with therapists participating in a four-week rota that includes weekend working. This 0.8 WTE fixed-term role would be expected to work predominantly between 08:00 and 18:30 as a guide. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to support individual needs where possible.

What we offer:

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate health and social care professionals, committed to patient-centred care
Continuous Growth: Contribute to expanding and improving urgent community response services within Lambeth and Southwark
Career development: Access opportunities for professional and personal development within a supportive team
Meaningful impact: Make a real difference to people with urgent and complex needs
Supportive Leadership: Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of experienced therapy leads

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year p.a. inc HCA (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-LIS10860M

Job locations

Elmcourt Health Centre/Walworth Road Sexual Health Clinic

214 Norwood Road, London/159-167, Walworth Rd, London

London

SE27 9AW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description for a comprehensive summary of the essential and desirable criteria for this role. Main headings include:

Professional and clinical responsibilities
Communication
Service Development - Research / Audit / Quality
Staff management and Leadership
Education and Training

Personal and professional development key relationships include Deputy Head of Nursing, Deputy Chief AHP, Therapy Lead Practitioners, Service Lead and Deputy Service Leads and Matrons, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, @home GPs, Consultants and Junior Medical Staff, Social Workers and Social Services, Nursing and Rehabilitation Support Workes, Practice Development Nurses, and various community and acute therapy and nursing teams.

General points to note: This job may involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions, e.g. bodily fluids, unpleasant smells, exposure to variant weather conditions, and within a fast-paced environment.

Being community-based, you will visit patients in their own homes across Lambeth and Southwark. Travel within the boroughs can be achieved by public transport and/or trust-provided or your personal vehicle for those holding a valid UK driving licence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description for a comprehensive summary of the essential and desirable criteria for this role. Main headings include:

Professional and clinical responsibilities
Communication
Service Development - Research / Audit / Quality
Staff management and Leadership
Education and Training

Personal and professional development key relationships include Deputy Head of Nursing, Deputy Chief AHP, Therapy Lead Practitioners, Service Lead and Deputy Service Leads and Matrons, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, @home GPs, Consultants and Junior Medical Staff, Social Workers and Social Services, Nursing and Rehabilitation Support Workes, Practice Development Nurses, and various community and acute therapy and nursing teams.

General points to note: This job may involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions, e.g. bodily fluids, unpleasant smells, exposure to variant weather conditions, and within a fast-paced environment.

Being community-based, you will visit patients in their own homes across Lambeth and Southwark. Travel within the boroughs can be achieved by public transport and/or trust-provided or your personal vehicle for those holding a valid UK driving licence.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with adults and older people with chronic conditions and complex co-morbidities
Post-graduate/rehabilitation experience at minimum Band 6 in all core areas: neurology, orthopedics, respiratory, and care of the elderly
Experience in devising, delivering and evaluating training both within the service and to other agencies
Extensive experience in the application of manual handling techniques in line with Manual Handling Guidelines.
Demonstrated experience in line management, supervision, mentoring and education of junior therapists and AHP students

Desirable

Previous experience in urgent/rapid response, A&E, acute medicine or similar

Skills

Essential

Demonstrated ability to manage a complex and constantly changing workload of clinical and non-clinical duties demonstrating excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
Ability to manage risk appropriately, applying clinical reasoning and critical analysis to support decision making
Able to develop effective therapeutic and working relationships, demonstrating empathy, active listening and motivational skills
Ability to use an evidence-based approach including clinical outcome measures to evaluate outcomes
Ability to adopt innovative and flexible working practices and lead and implement successful change management
Knowledge and application of a wide range of approaches to manage patient complexity, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for services including experience in quality improvement and audit
Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning and assessment, including complex patients

Desirable

Knowledge of current national policies and directives relevant to intermediate care and UCR

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

Recognised Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Recognised post-graduate qualification in specialist clinical area

Desirable

Member of relevant Clinical Interest Group e.g. RCOT, CSP, other related to specialist clinical area

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with adults and older people with chronic conditions and complex co-morbidities
Post-graduate/rehabilitation experience at minimum Band 6 in all core areas: neurology, orthopedics, respiratory, and care of the elderly
Experience in devising, delivering and evaluating training both within the service and to other agencies
Extensive experience in the application of manual handling techniques in line with Manual Handling Guidelines.
Demonstrated experience in line management, supervision, mentoring and education of junior therapists and AHP students

Desirable

Previous experience in urgent/rapid response, A&E, acute medicine or similar

Skills

Essential

Demonstrated ability to manage a complex and constantly changing workload of clinical and non-clinical duties demonstrating excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
Ability to manage risk appropriately, applying clinical reasoning and critical analysis to support decision making
Able to develop effective therapeutic and working relationships, demonstrating empathy, active listening and motivational skills
Ability to use an evidence-based approach including clinical outcome measures to evaluate outcomes
Ability to adopt innovative and flexible working practices and lead and implement successful change management
Knowledge and application of a wide range of approaches to manage patient complexity, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for services including experience in quality improvement and audit
Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning and assessment, including complex patients

Desirable

Knowledge of current national policies and directives relevant to intermediate care and UCR

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

Recognised Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Recognised post-graduate qualification in specialist clinical area

Desirable

Member of relevant Clinical Interest Group e.g. RCOT, CSP, other related to specialist clinical area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmcourt Health Centre/Walworth Road Sexual Health Clinic

214 Norwood Road, London/159-167, Walworth Rd, London

London

SE27 9AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmcourt Health Centre/Walworth Road Sexual Health Clinic

214 Norwood Road, London/159-167, Walworth Rd, London

London

SE27 9AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

HCRG Care Group

Physiotherapist Band 5 - Fixed Term Contract - Longleat Ward

HCRG Care Group View all jobs

North East England

Temporary

Exercise Therapist

GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year

Posted 29 day(s) ago

Reference: 2422171

Job summary

At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing: Band 5 with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices. Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway. Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice. Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility. Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities. Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.Job IntroductionAre you an enthusiastic Physio

Main duties of the job

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/44687/20811

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Warminster

Wiltshire

BA12 8QS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

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Job description Job responsibilities About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 0

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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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Warminster

Wiltshire

BA12 8QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Warminster

Wiltshire

BA12 8QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Wigton Group Medical Practice

Treatment Room Nurse

Wigton Group Medical Practice View all jobs

North East England

Temporary

Registered Nurse/RN

GBP 32,000 - 36,000 per year

Posted 29 day(s) ago

Reference: 2422159

Job summary

To provide patients with safe, high quality and effective care alongside the wider general practice team.

The post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services Check

Main duties of the job

Please see Job description
Providing assessment, screening, treatment and health education
Provide nursing care to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.

Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.

About us

Embrace continuity of care and build long term relationships with patients, surrounded by the natural beauty and cultural heritage of this extraordinary region. We have a diverse population and care for around 9,100 patients. We have a modern spacious building with a variety of services that run from within it, including health visitor/midwifery and podiatry.

We are a supportive team who are committed to high-quality patient centred care whilst recognising the need for a healthy work life balance.

The Team includes two GP Partners, six salaried GPs, two Advanced Clinical Practitioners, clinical pharmacist, first contact physiotherapist, healthy living link worker and a highly performing practice nursing team and highly effective non-clinical team.

Operating under the Modern General Practice ethos, we utilise an effective blend of online consults, face to face and telephone consultations. Our GP-led triage system, working closely with skilled care navigators, enables every patient to be seen by the right professional first time and makes the best use of the expertise within our team.

As a supportive and collaborative team, we operate a GP buddy system that provides fair and consistent cross-cover for clinical administration, ensuring safe workload management and continuity during annual leave and non-working days.

Non-clinical administrative responsibilities are shared equitably across the clinical team with a focus on improving practice processes to minimise unnecessary work.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Between £32,000 - £36,000

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A5071-26-0004

Job locations

Wigton Medical Centre

South End

Wigton

Cumbria

CA7 9QD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description

Cervical cytology screening

Wound care

Leg ulcer care

Minor injury treatment

Routine & Childhood immunisations

ECGs

Venepuncture

Contraception and sexual health advice

Routine annual health checks

Requesting pathology tests e.g. urine/stool/sputum

Occasional home visits dependent on patient need

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description

Cervical cytology screening

Wound care

Leg ulcer care

Minor injury treatment

Routine & Childhood immunisations

ECGs

Venepuncture

Contraception and sexual health advice

Routine annual health checks

Requesting pathology tests e.g. urine/stool/sputum

Occasional home visits dependent on patient need

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Portfolio evidence of Continued Professional Development
Able to work as part of a team, as well as autonomously
Multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

2 years post registration experience
Primary care experience
Experience of managing long term conditions
Experience of developing protocols and clinical guidance
Audit experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Essential

Knowledge of responsibility and accountability; of own role and others within the nursing team
Health promotion and education
Knowledge of clinical governance
Knowledge of patient centred care
Excellent communication skills
Must have the ability to document accurately, and concisely
IT skills (preferably using EMIS)
Time management skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively
Knowledge of national guideline and local policy

Desirable

Health economy awareness

Qualifications

Essential

Nursing Registration
Current registration with the NMC
Evidence of post-registration education

Desirable

Evidence of chronic-disease management (certificate or diploma)
Registered cervical screening sample taker with evidence of updates
Sexual health
Immunisation training and evidence of updates

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Portfolio evidence of Continued Professional Development
Able to work as part of a team, as well as autonomously
Multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

2 years post registration experience
Primary care experience
Experience of managing long term conditions
Experience of developing protocols and clinical guidance
Audit experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Essential

Knowledge of responsibility and accountability; of own role and others within the nursing team
Health promotion and education
Knowledge of clinical governance
Knowledge of patient centred care
Excellent communication skills
Must have the ability to document accurately, and concisely
IT skills (preferably using EMIS)
Time management skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively
Knowledge of national guideline and local policy

Desirable

Health economy awareness

Qualifications

Essential

Nursing Registration
Current registration with the NMC
Evidence of post-registration education

Desirable

Evidence of chronic-disease management (certificate or diploma)
Registered cervical screening sample taker with evidence of updates
Sexual health
Immunisation training and evidence of updates

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

Wigton Group Medical Practice

Address

Wigton Medical Centre

South End

Wigton

Cumbria

CA7 9QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wigton Group Medical Practice

Address

Wigton Medical Centre

South End

Wigton

Cumbria

CA7 9QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Canterbury Medical Practice

Care Navigator

Canterbury Medical Practice View all jobs

North East England

Temporary

Aged Care Worker

GBP 0 - 13 per year

Posted 29 day(s) ago

Reference: 2420437

Job summary

Must be able to work between 07:45 - 18:30. Own transport to travel between sites is essential.

Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd November.

This is a temporary role to cover maternity leave:

Wednesday 10.25 hours, Friday PM 5.5 hours, Saturday AM 4.5 hours.

The Care Navigator is primarily responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the wider multi-professional team. A sound professional working relationship will be required with the GPs and staff working within the Practice. We are expanding the reception team and the role requires high levels of organisation and excellent interpersonal skills.

The role includes:

Greeting and signposting patients
Effective use of the appointments system, booking appointments and processing information
Acting as the central point of contact for patients
Liaising with multi-professional team members and external agencies such as secondary care
Familiarity with Docman and EMIS Web clinical software systems

Main duties of the job

The post requires excellent communication skills, high levels of organisation and attention to detail as well as the ability to exercise tact, discretion and initiative. The ability to work under pressure and as part of a team are equally important.

The Practice will support continuing education and professional development in the form of attendance at study days, courses and with in-house training, as deemed appropriate for the benefit of both the individual and the Practice.

About us

Canterbury Medical Practice's priority is to provide the highest standard of clinical care to the 24,000+ patients registered with the Practice as well as those from other practices who are seen in our additional clinics. We aim to work collaboratively with other healthcare providers and support organisations, to enable more patients to be treated in a primary care setting, closer to home. We embrace a continuous improvement ethos and strive to ensure that we are available to patients when they need a consultation. We have a holistic approach to patient care and a strong training ethos within the practice with a team of medical and non-medical educators as well as opportunities for non-clinical staff to develop and progress.

We aim to:

provide high quality clinical care

meet our patients needs

act with integrity and complete confidentiality

be courteous, approachable, friendly and accommodating

ensure we provide safe and effective services and environments

to put patient care at the centre of what we do

to maintain a motivated and skilled workforce

use feedback, monitoring and auditing to continuously improve our services

treat all patients and staff with dignity, respect and honesty

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.45 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1309-26-0015

Job locations

Patrixbourne Road

Bridge

Canterbury

Kent

CT4 5BL

United Kingdom

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 3NR

United Kingdom

Court Hill

Littlebourne

Canterbury

Kent

CT3 1TX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Open up surgery, switching on clinicians PCs and ensuring everything is set up for the day
Ensure building security, have thorough knowledge of doors, windows and alarms
Keep reception and waiting rooms areas tidy
Booking appointments face to face and over the phone and signposting to ensure the patient is booked with the right person, in the right place at the right time
Checking patients in for appointments and directing to appropriate waiting area
Receiving and recording requests for home visits, DN visits, telephone consultations and taking messages
Giving normal test results to patients or chasing up when necessary
Access incoming emails via generic inbox , online consultations and web contacts signposting and taking all the appropriate actions
Work face-to-face as part of the CMP urgent care team currently based at Ethelbert Road - to ensure triage and administrative lists are dealt with appropriately
Completing patient registrations and adding details on to the computer when necessary
Data input of new patient questionnaires
Supporting GP Links processes such as preparing notes for sending off, filing incoming notes and ensuring filed medical records are accurately stored
Process patients change of address, numbers, etc.
Process prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines including filing prescriptions and recording in pharmacy book
Filing prescriptions and recording in pharmacy book
Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patients, checking name and address
Receiving and recording payments for medicals, insurance reports, etc
General administrative tasks
Making sure there is good supply of, and printing when necessary, practice leaflets, new patient questionnaires, change of address forms etc
Monitoring the clinics and letting patients know when delays and clinicians when late visits, etc added
Completing DN referrals and emailing to referral centre
Helping to assist with general enquiries
Answer incoming calls in a timely manner as per practice protocol
Check room availability for all clinicians each day and ensure check in screen shows any changes
Be able to cover all care navigator roles as required including extended hour surgeries
Have knowledge of and work in accordance with practice policies and procedures
Pulling/filing notes as necessary
Scan and photocopy as required
Ensure post and clinical forms are correctly filed and waiting for collection
Ensuring accurate recording of information using the practice clinical systems
Ensuring effective handover of matters outstanding to the incoming receptionists at end of shift
Make sure post tray is cleared every evening
Complete team EMIS & DOCMAN tasks
Contacting patients on the doctors behalf to arrange follow up appointments, prescription collections, test results etc
Ordering ambulances as and when required by the clinician
Chaperone for clinicians
Greeting visitors and asking them to sign the visitors book, informing appropriate managers/colleagues of their presence and, when necessary, show or direct them to the appropriate place ensuring passes/fobs are returned on leaving CMP
Adding patient lists to the practice computer system for visiting consultants/therapists
Passing on correct contact information when patients enquire about non CMP clinics
Taking deliveries or directing to relevant department
Any other duties commensurate with the role

The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary

Job description

Job responsibilities

Open up surgery, switching on clinicians PCs and ensuring everything is set up for the day
Ensure building security, have thorough knowledge of doors, windows and alarms
Keep reception and waiting rooms areas tidy
Booking appointments face to face and over the phone and signposting to ensure the patient is booked with the right person, in the right place at the right time
Checking patients in for appointments and directing to appropriate waiting area
Receiving and recording requests for home visits, DN visits, telephone consultations and taking messages
Giving normal test results to patients or chasing up when necessary
Access incoming emails via generic inbox , online consultations and web contacts signposting and taking all the appropriate actions
Work face-to-face as part of the CMP urgent care team currently based at Ethelbert Road - to ensure triage and administrative lists are dealt with appropriately
Completing patient registrations and adding details on to the computer when necessary
Data input of new patient questionnaires
Supporting GP Links processes such as preparing notes for sending off, filing incoming notes and ensuring filed medical records are accurately stored
Process patients change of address, numbers, etc.
Process prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines including filing prescriptions and recording in pharmacy book
Filing prescriptions and recording in pharmacy book
Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patients, checking name and address
Receiving and recording payments for medicals, insurance reports, etc
General administrative tasks
Making sure there is good supply of, and printing when necessary, practice leaflets, new patient questionnaires, change of address forms etc
Monitoring the clinics and letting patients know when delays and clinicians when late visits, etc added
Completing DN referrals and emailing to referral centre
Helping to assist with general enquiries
Answer incoming calls in a timely manner as per practice protocol
Check room availability for all clinicians each day and ensure check in screen shows any changes
Be able to cover all care navigator roles as required including extended hour surgeries
Have knowledge of and work in accordance with practice policies and procedures
Pulling/filing notes as necessary
Scan and photocopy as required
Ensure post and clinical forms are correctly filed and waiting for collection
Ensuring accurate recording of information using the practice clinical systems
Ensuring effective handover of matters outstanding to the incoming receptionists at end of shift
Make sure post tray is cleared every evening
Complete team EMIS & DOCMAN tasks
Contacting patients on the doctors behalf to arrange follow up appointments, prescription collections, test results etc
Ordering ambulances as and when required by the clinician
Chaperone for clinicians
Greeting visitors and asking them to sign the visitors book, informing appropriate managers/colleagues of their presence and, when necessary, show or direct them to the appropriate place ensuring passes/fobs are returned on leaving CMP
Adding patient lists to the practice computer system for visiting consultants/therapists
Passing on correct contact information when patients enquire about non CMP clinics
Taking deliveries or directing to relevant department
Any other duties commensurate with the role

The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary

Person Specification

General

Essential

Must have own transport to travel between sites

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education with good literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable

Up to date with mandatory and role specific training.

Experience

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Highly organised and excellent attention to detail.
Time management and ability to prioritise workload.
Knowledge of EMIS Web Clinical System and Docman.
Ability to extract relevant information from conversations to pass on.
Ability to work autonomously.
Ability to follow policy and procedures.
Accuracy in recording data.

Desirable

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Person Specification

General

Essential

Must have own transport to travel between sites

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education with good literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable

Up to date with mandatory and role specific training.

Experience

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Highly organised and excellent attention to detail.
Time management and ability to prioritise workload.
Knowledge of EMIS Web Clinical System and Docman.
Ability to extract relevant information from conversations to pass on.
Ability to work autonomously.
Ability to follow policy and procedures.
Accuracy in recording data.

Desirable

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

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

Canterbury Medical Practice

Address

Patrixbourne Road

Bridge

Canterbury

Kent

CT4 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Canterbury Medical Practice

Address

Patrixbourne Road

Bridge

Canterbury

Kent

CT4 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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