Job summary

This post is Fixed term/ Secondment until 14/02/2027 to meet the needs of the service.

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

Are you a pharmacist ready to take the next step in clinical leadership as Team Leader for the Surgical Directorate in IHC East?

You'll collaborate with Lead Pharmacists across Emergency Care, Medicine , Community Services, Primary Care, Mental Health, and Safe Medication Practice to deliver our clinical strategy.

We are seeking a motivated, dynamic, and innovative pharmacist with significant clinical experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a clear vision for the future. You should be confident in leading a team and representing pharmacy both internally and externally. Experience in quality improvement, service development, and staff management will be an advantage.

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop or extend their clinical leadership, broaden their understanding of pharmacy operations, and demonstrate impact. You will be supported to enhance your clinical, leadership, managerial, research, and strategic skills.

Main duties of the job

To strategically lead, develop and implement a high-quality clinical pharmacy service as part of the multidisciplinary leadership team of the Surgical Directorate.

To be surgical representative on drugs and therapeutics committee and policies and procedures group, and others where required.

To lead on developing a strategic vision and roadmap for pharmacy services within the directorate, taking into account the diverse skills of the wider pharmacy team.

To ensure the safe and effective use of medicines within the Surgical directorate.

To lead and manage the pharmacy clinical team working in the division.

To act as a link pharmacist to the relevant clinical networks across BCUHB.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

This post is fixed term/secondment until 19/06/2027 due to maternity cover.

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

A part time vacancy has become available for a Health Care Support Worker on Gladstone Ward in Deeside Community Hospital.

Our aim is to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of nurses responsible for providing, maintaining and coordinating a high standard of planned holistic care and nursing treatments, under the indirect supervision of the nurse in charge of the Ward.

Main duties of the job

To assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver based care to patients/clients, working in partnership with other health care professionals, the patient their family and carers.

Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan. Carry out a wide range of duties under the supervision of a registered nurse for the period of the shift.

Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing.

Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Working Full time: 40 hours per week

This post was created to improve the quality of anaesthetic care.The successful candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing anaesthetists in order to provide a complete anaesthetic service. There are many areas where the successful applicant could expand their clinical experience including: regional anaesthesia, vascular anaesthesia, obstetrics, and critical care along with the usual spectrum of clinical activity found in a district general hospital.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are outlined in the job description. The post would comprise a 48-hour working week to include a 1:8 full shift on call rota which would be either 1st(Emergency Theatre), 2nd(Intensive Care Airway Rota) or 3rd (Maternity) on call.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 to £77,348 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

210-2026-758

Job locations

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Minimum 18 months of anaesthetic training

Desirable

• Primary FRCA, full FRCA or International equivalent

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Evidence of stage 1 (or equivalent) competencies in regional anaesthesia
• Attendance at educational meetings and achievement of CPD
• Evidence of having participated in audit or research.

Desirable

• Evidence of some more advanced skills in regional anaesthesia such as use of ultrasound for some blocks
• Evidence of having presented at regional or national meetings

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Good team working and good interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to teach and train others.
• Has completed initial assessment of obstetric anaesthetic competencies (or equivalent).
• Has had 6 months post foundation experience working on an Intensive Care

Person Specification Qualification Essential GMC registration with a licence to practice. Minimum 18 months of anaesthetic training Desirable Primary FRCA, full FRCA or International equivalent Knowledge and experience Essential Evidence of stage 1 (or equivalent) competencies in regional anaesthesia Attendance at educational meetings and achievement of CPD Evidence of having participated in audit or research. Desirable Evidence of some more advanced skills in regional anaesthesia such as use of ultrasound for some blocks Evidence of having presented at regional or national meetings Skills and abilities Essential Good team working and good interpersonal skills. Desirable Evidence of ability to teach and train others. Has completed initial assessment of obstetric anaesthetic competencies (or equivalent). Has had 6 months post foundation experience working on an Intensive Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The post will be based in the community between the Two West teams. The exact breakdown of cover and location can of work can be agreed depending on the preference of the candidate and their area of residence.

The post will provide medical support to the community teams on a full-time basis working closely with the current SAS and Specialist doctors.

The post holder will be encouraged to obtain and maintain section 12(2) approval of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and Approved Clinician status in Wales in order to participate in the on call rota for MHLD and to undertake assessments in the community, police custody, 136 suites.

The on call is 1 in 13.

This is a 12-month fixed-term locum post to cover a period of maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

This post will be based in the West area with clinical input into both the community teams agreed with the successful candidate.

The post involves close MDT working with no individual case load but rather providing medical input and reviews for those open to Substance Misuse services.

The post holder will be expected to work to the BCU Substance Misuse prescribing guidelines for both inpatient and community sessions.

Clinical duties will include liaison with neighbouring CMHT's, inpatient wards (both psychiatric and at the local DGH's) clinical support to the alcohol liaison service and attendance at multi-disciplinary team meetings.

The post holder will be expected to keep up to date in respect of clinical developments.

The post holder is expected to participate in all relevant clinical programme group meetings.

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Job summary

This post is Fixed Term until 31.03.2029 due to the needs of the service.

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

We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Registered Practitioner looking to progress into a Band 6 role through a developmental Fixed Term opportunity. As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of high-quality Community Rehabilitation Services across North Wales within the Mental Health and Learning Disability Division. This post provides an excellent platform for professional growth, enabling the successful candidate to develop leadership, care coordination, and specialist rehabilitation skills while working alongside experienced clinicians within Specialist Commissioning Care Services (SCS).

Main duties of the job

The team is based in central area of Denbigh The appointed candidate will hold a caseload and act as Care co-ordinator under the Mental Health (Wales) Measures Framework, delivering rehabilitation focused services for service users within NHS rehabilitation inpatient units, Out of Area placements such as independent hospitals, low secure units, specialist placements and also within the community.

The aim of the team is to provide a focus on the repatriation of services users back to their home area, and also to provide intensive community rehabilitation to enable Service Users with Complex Emotional Needs and/or Complex Rehabilitation needs to remain within their local area.

This post is open to experienced registered practitioners such as Mental Health Nurses and Social Workers that meet the requirements of the post.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Midwife to apply for the position of Labour Ward Co-ordinator. The Countess of Chester NHS Trust combines an obstetric led unit & MLU.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic & forward-thinking maternity team. We pride ourselves on our three core values to be safe, kind and effective. You will become a valued member of our maternity unit, be part of an innovative team that will help us to excel further to deliver our Trust objectives & values.

We are looking for an adaptable individual who has 5 years clinical experience, excellent interpersonal skills, works well as part of the multi-disciplinary team & has an ability to work under pressure, whilst moving the services forward.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate previous experience of leadership and staff management skills with recent experience in the intrapartum, Day unit, Triage and antenatal/ postnatal ward. The candidate would be able to co-ordinate safe, high-quality intra-partum care on a shift-by-shift basis.

Main duties of the job

Provide shift-by-shift leadership and operational management of the Labour Ward, MLU, Triage, Day Assessment and Induction of Labour rooms. Coordinate safe staffing levels and allocate resources according to clinical acuity and service demands. Maintain oversight of patient flow, bed capacity and escalation processes across maternity services. Lead and support the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and personalised care. Act as a senior clinical resource, supporting complex decision-making and the escalation of clinical concerns. Promote effective communication between midwifery, obstetric, neonatal and wider multidisciplinary teams. Support and develop midwives, maternity support workers and students through leadership, supervision and role modelling. Ensure compliance with national maternity safety standards, Trust policies and clinical governance requirements. Lead safety huddles, incident management, risk identification and service improvement initiatives.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations:

o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Midwifery Practice Education Facilitator (PEF) to join the Maternity Services team at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The Midwifery PEF plays a pivotal role in supporting the development of a highly skilled, competent and confident maternity workforce. Working closely with the Head of Midwifery, Matron, PDM, Higher Education Institutions and student midwives, the successful candidate will lead on the provision of high-quality practice learning environments and support the delivery of education, training and workforce development across maternity services.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced midwife with a passion for education, quality improvement and staff development. The post holder will provide expert support to student midwives, preceptors, practice supervisors and practice assessors, ensuring compliance with NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA) and contributing to the delivery of safe, kind and effective care.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement and workforce development. They will work collaboratively across maternity services and with external partners to promote excellence in practice learning and support the future midwifery workforce

Main duties of the job

Lead the development, coordination and evaluation of high-quality practice learning environments across maternity services. Support student midwives, preceptees, practice supervisors and practice assessors to achieve positive learning outcomes and maintain safe clinical practice. Ensure compliance with NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA).Coordinate and quality assure student placements, acting as a key liaison between maternity services and Higher Education Institutions. Lead and participate in educational audits, quality monitoring visits and action planning processes. Maintain oversight of student feedback, concerns and learning environment issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where required. Monitor placement capacity and educational quality indicators, identifying risks and implementing improvement actions. Support the development and implementation of competency frameworks, preceptorship programmes and professional development initiatives. Maintain accurate records relating to mentor, supervisor and assessor preparation, educational activity and quality assurance processes. Produce reports and assurance information for maternity governance and education meetings. Work collaboratively with regional education networks, universities and external stakeholders to share best practice and promote innovation in maternity education.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

210-2026-703

Job locations

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH21UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification, to a minimum of degree level, with up to date professional registration

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of education in practice at Masters level equivalent e.g. mentorship module at Masters level or equivalent.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations
• Ability to present to large groups of people
• Ability to teach and facilitate in a variety of settings with different groups of staff
• Able to plan, implement and evaluate education programmes
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent time management skills Microsoft office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Broad range of post qualifying clinical experience for a minimum of 5 years
• Extensive experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare students in the practice setting
• Practical experience of facilitating change
• Experience of staff management/staff supervision
• Knowledge of different methods/ styles for teaching and learning
• Detailed understanding of curriculum development including the generation of learning outcomes
• Detailed understanding of a range of regulatory body requirements
• In depth knowledge of Quality Assurance principles and framework
• Working knowledge of Inter-professional learning theory

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification, to a minimum of degree level, with up to date professional registration Desirable Specialist knowledge of education in practice at Masters level equivalent e.g. mentorship module at Masters level or equivalent. Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations Ability to present to large groups of people Ability to teach and facilitate in a variety of settings with different groups of staff Able to plan, implement and evaluate education programmes Excellent organisational and administrative skills Excellent time management skills Microsoft office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Knowledge and Experience Essential Broad range of post qualifying clinical experience for a minimum of 5 years Extensive experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare students in the practice setting Practical experience of facilitating change Experience of staff management/staff supervision Knowledge of different methods/ styles for teaching and learning Detailed understanding of curriculum development including the generation of learning outcomes Detailed understanding of a range of regulatory body requirements In depth knowledge of Quality Assurance principles and framework Working knowledge of Inter-professional learning theory

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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH21UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH21UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Development Midwife to lead the education, training and professional development agenda within our maternity service. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated midwife with a passion for learning, quality improvement and patient safety to influence and support the development of a highly skilled maternity workforce.

The successful candidate will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to design, deliver and evaluate education programmes, ensuring staff maintain the skills, knowledge and competencies required to provide safe, effective and evidence-based care. You will play a key role in supporting mandatory training, induction, preceptorship, clinical competency assessment, implementation of national guidance and learning from incidents, complaints and audits.

This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, support workforce development and contribute to service improvements that positively impact women, babies and families.

If you are an experienced midwife with excellent communication, teaching and leadership skills and are passionate about developing others, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of mandatory and specialist maternity education programmes. Develop and maintain clinical competencies and skills assessments for maternity staff. Support staff induction, preceptorship and ongoing professional development. Monitor and improve compliance with mandatory training and professional requirements. Facilitate training needs analyses and develop annual education plans aligned to service priorities. Design and deliver teaching programmes, study days and simulation training. Support implementation of national maternity safety initiatives, guidelines and best practice. Lead educational responses to incidents, complaints, audits and quality improvement programmes. Work collaboratively with ward managers and clinical leaders to improve standards of care. Support policy, guideline and pathway development across maternity services. Promote evidence-based practice, research, audit and service improvement activities. Provide expert advice and professional leadership on workforce development issues. Evaluate education programmes and produce reports demonstrating outcomes and impact. Support workforce planning and contribute to maternity service objectives and business planning. Ensure compliance with NMC standards, CQC requirements and Trust policies

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations:

o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job summary

FIXED TERM FOR 10 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SERVICE

The successful candidate will need to undertake a range of duties including filing, collecting patient case notes, answering the phone, carrying out a variety of duties and supporting the team as necessary. We work in a busy and fast environment that requires a person who has the ability to adapt and work independently.

The post holder must have the ability to work as part of a team to ensure that all relevant communications are carried out in a timely and accurate manner. You would be expected to treat requests and inquiries from patients, carers and colleagues in a confidential and sensitive way, face to face and by telephone.

You must have a good standard of education, good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of the team.

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

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen to join the Clinical Oncology and Clinical Haematology Team as an Administration Assistant.

The successful applicant will be adaptable and have the ability to work to in a fast paced environment undertaking a range of administration processes with confidence and efficiency including filing, collection of patient case notes for clinic and provide cover to Wards, Reception and Outpatient areas.

Applications are invited from those who wish to be selected to take part.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31/03/2027 DUE TO FUNDING

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

An opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Generic Therapy Assistant (OT / PT) to work within the Arfon Community Therapies Service.

As a therapy assistant, the post holder will be responsible for providing clinical support to registered occupational and physiotherapists within the Arfon Community Services.

Working under the supervision of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff, the post holder will undertake defined assessments and interventions with community based patients, with a focus on rehabilitation and maintenance of functional abilities. There is also a requirement within the post to support patients on the palliative care pathways.

We are looking for a motivated, hard-working, proactive individual who will be able to work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and the wider Community Resource Team.

The successful candidate will be supported with supervision, appraisals and identifying learning opportunities and training.

Main duties of the job

Carry out skilled screening assessments using departmental protocols, recognising when issues fall outside competency.

Manage an autonomous caseload delegated by registered therapists.

Participate in triage and prioritisation of referrals.

Assess, provide and review rehabilitation and maintenance plans, along with provision of equipment to support safe daily living.

Work collaboratively within a multi-professional CRT to prevent hospital admissions/ to facilitate early safe discharge from hospital.

Develop collaborative goals and rehabilitation plans.

Communicate sensitively with patients, families and carers.

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

Work collaboratively within a multi-professional CRT to prevent hospital admissions/ to facilitate early safe discharge from hospital.

Develop collaborative goals and rehabilitation plans.

Communicate sensitively with patients, families and carers.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics with research interest (10 session contract)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated clinician to join a unique clinical research post, building on the success of our first research fellow appointment. The role offers one dedicated research day per week at Bangor University's North Wales Medical School, providing hands-on experience in innovative research, including digital health technologies and early cancer detection in primary care.

You will work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team alongside experts in medicine, computer science, and engineering, contributing to cutting-edge projects such as teleconsultation prescribing systems, movement sensor technologies, and patient-generated clinical data.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop research skills, build academic experience, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare - while continuing clinical practice. Ideal for clinicians with an interest in research, innovation, and academic development.

Main duties of the job

We are delighted to offer this exciting new post that will enable the appointee to gain invaluable experience in undertaking research. The research component of this role will be based at the North Wales Medical School, Bangor University. We have a range of ongoing research projects under the guidance of Dr Rebecca Payne and Professor Jamie Macdonald at Bangor University. Dr Payne has recently commenced REMEDY project https://www.bangor.ac.uk/north-wales-centre-for-primary-care-research/the-remedy-project and there will be an opportunity to contribute to its paediatric aspects. Two days a week will be spent at the university in research activities such as data collection and analysis and in writing academic papers. There will be opportunity to undertake training in research methods. Your educational supervisor will be Dr Manohar Joishy.

About us

The department currently has 8 WTE consultants and we run a Service week model. One of the consultants chooses to contribute to the second on call rota. The tier 1 rota consists of GP trainees, FY2 and FY3 doctors, and standalone trust doctors. The second on call rota comprises of non-training permanent staff grade doctors.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact by telephone or email for more information and discussion. We are confident that these posts will be very attractive to candidates who wish to manage their own learning and work life balance in the context of acute paediatrics. Please feel free to ring us for discussion; we are open to any innovative ideas that will benefit our service.

Please contact Dr Joishy on 03000 841295 for more information.

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

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

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Consultant to join our current team of thirteen Consultants. This is a full-time post for 6 months due to retirement. It includes involvement in a non-resident on-call rota for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post may be of interest to a Consultant with Special Interest in Fetal Medicine.

Special Interests and Accredited Training in Fetal Medicine are desirable for this post in addition to a broad range of generic skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential. The post-holder must be both flexible in their approach and be ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving Health Service changes in North Wales. The post-holder will be expected to participate in all aspects of work including Outpatient Clinic sessions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Special Clinics, eg Fetal Medicine, Labour Ward, Emergency Gynaecology Cover and Operating Theatre lists.

Main duties of the job

• Provide consultant-led care across general Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
• Participate in the Consultant on-call rota, providing senior support for labour ward and emergency gynaecology
• Undertake elective and emergency obstetric and gynaecological procedures within appropriate competencies
• Contribute to outpatient clinics, theatre activity and management of complex obstetric and benign gynaecological conditions
• A special interest in Fetal Medicine is desirable, with opportunities to contribute to Fetal Medicine services and multidisciplinary care
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, teaching, risk management and service development
• Provide supervision and training to junior doctors and other healthcare professionals
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.