Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Team Leader Paediatric Audiology
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
ContractPart time
A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a Band 7 Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical Scientist to join us at Oxford University Hospitals on a 1-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. It is an exciting time to join OUH as we deliver a project to reconfigure how paediatric audiology services are delivered by the Trust. We are delighted to have been rated “Full Assurance” in our ICB/NHS England site visit in spring 2025, and have received funding to further develop our service, including provision of a new paediatric audiology facility at the Horton Hospital in Banbury (due for completion in September 2026). We are looking for a forward-thinking and highly motivated individual to join us on our service development journey. This post would be ideal for an experienced Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical Scientists who would like to further develop their service development, leadership, management and advanced clinical skills. You will be working alongside our other team leaders, reporting to the Head of Paediatric Audiology. This is a full-time post, but we would be happy to consider applicants interested in a part time contract (minimum 22.5hrs/week). The role is primarily concerned with the delivery of advanced clinical practice in paediatric audiology including behavioural testing in children considered non-routine, objective testing, and hearing aid fitting and verification. In addition, this post carries service development and line-management responsibilities. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Paediatric Audiology in the delivery of the newly configured service. They will be expected to supervise, coach and mentor junior members of staff to ensure that a consistently high-quality clinical service is provided. Time has been allocated for the leadership, management, training and service development aspects of the role. You will be an audiologist with BSc or PTP in audiology with additional training in paediatric audiology, or a Clinical Scientist (Audiology) andmustbe registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or AHCS as an Audiologist (please note that HCPC HAD registration is not sufficient). Evidence of further specialist training and experience in paediatric audiology in an NHS context is expected, including provision of hearing aids. You will have highly developed skills in undertaking developmentally appropriate audiological assessments in children of all ages, including those considered non-routine. OUH is one of the UK’s largest teaching hospital trusts. We provide a comprehensive paediatric audiology service including assessing babies referred from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, the behavioural and objective assessment of children of all ages and the habilitation of children with hearing loss. The paediatric audiology service sits alongside a busy adult audiology service and our Auditory Implant Programme. You would be joining a large team comprising Audiologists, Assistant Audiologists, Clinical Scientists (Audiology), Hearing Therapists and administrative colleagues. We are actively involved in training and have colleagues on PTP and STP programmes, with all staff having regular CPD opportunities. The service has undergone significant development over recent years and is actively working towards IQIPS accreditation. You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and may be required to undertake clinics at a variety of locations around the county including Banbury, Brackley and Didcot. The department offers flexible working arrangements. The main responsibilities have been highlighted above. Please see full job description and person specification for further details. Potential applicants are encouraged to make informal contact to discuss the role further. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
Read more
Rhinology Fellow | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford
£76,582 per annum
ContractFull time
Rhinology Fellow Speciality: Ear nose and Throat Fixed term for 12 months The main ENT Department is located in the West Wing at The John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. It provides emergency care and wide range of general and sub-specialty elective inpatient work for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire regions. Day surgery cases are treated in the West Wing, Churchill head and neck unit, The Horton, Stoke Mandeville Hospital and High Wycombe. The department prides itself on being a regional tertiary referral Centre for head and neck oncology, skull base surgery and neurology, pediatrics ENT, specialist rhinology and otology including cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing aids. It is the hub of the Regional SpR Training Program. It is an extremely well supported department with ample opportunity for learning and development and successful applicants will join a well-respected and recognized department and team. You will be expected to attend daily ward rounds, undertake ward work and participate in holding the on-call bleep. You will have the opportunity to sit in outpatient clinics and attend theatre to improve and develop knowledge and understanding. You will be expected to attend and contribute to monthly academic sessions, MDT and clinical governance. The specialist registrars are heavily involved in the management of the junior clinical staff and aim to support on-call duties and clinician development very closely. The work of the Department is supported by a full range of support services including audiology, speech & language therapy, an aural care team, pre-clerking nurses, head & neck cancer nursing team, dieticians, pediatrics tracheotomy nurse specialists etc. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principlesOxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. Your role will involve the following: • Inpatient care o Providing medical management for all ENT patients at the John Radcliffe hospital • Emergency ENT service o Including 1 in 8 on-call covering the ENT SHO bleep, managing referrals internally (from A&E and other wards) and externally (from primary care and referring hospitals) o Assessing and managing patients on the GP Referral Unit (acute ENT referrals) • Outpatient care o Nasal fracture clinic o General ENT clinics 2 per week o Specialist rhinology clinic 1 per week (One stop Sinusitis / Transcranial Trauma/Combined Airway Clinic • Theatres o 2 all day lists per week in rhinology with the opportunity to attend joint cases at other times with ophthalmology/plastics/neurosurgery. These will be shared with the SpR and it is expected that the fellow will do some teaching. In addition, there will be opportunities to be involved in the following for educational and training purposes: • Departmental teaching sessions • Clinical Governance meetings • Audit, Research and Quality Improvement There is plenty of support to participate in projects within the department. INDICATIVE TIMETABLE Shift Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri am Clinic/Theatre Theatre Clinic Admin/Research Clinic/Theatre (alt weeks) pm Clinic/Theatre Theatre Skull Base MDT Clinic Clinic/Theatre (alt weeks) This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
Read more
Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Team Leader Paediatric Audiology
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for two Band 7 Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical Scientist to join us at Oxford University Hospitals. It is an exciting time to join OUH as we deliver a project to reconfigure how paediatric audiology services are delivered by the Trust. We are delighted to have been rated “Full Assurance” in our ICB/NHS England site visit in spring 2025, and have received funding to further develop our service, including provision of a new paediatric audiology facility at the Horton Hospital in Banbury (due for completion in September 2026). We are looking for forward-thinking and highly motivated individuals to join us on our service development journey. These posts would be ideal for experienced Paediatric Audiologists / Clinical Scientists who would like to further develop their service development, leadership, management and advanced clinical skills. You will be working alongside our other team leaders, reporting to the Head of Paediatric Audiology. These posts are funded at 1.6WTE. Ideally, we are looking to fill these posts as 1.0WTE full-time and 0.6WTE (22.5hrs/week), but would equally consider two or more part-time contracts. The role is primarily concerned with the delivery of advanced clinical practice in paediatric audiology including behavioural testing in children considered non-routine, objective testing, and hearing aid fitting and verification. In addition, this post carries service development and line-management responsibilities. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Paediatric Audiology in the delivery of the newly configured service. They will be expected to supervise, coach and mentor junior members of staff to ensure that a consistently high-quality clinical service is provided. Time has been allocated for the leadership, management, training and service development aspects of the role. You will be an audiologist with BSc or PTP in audiology with additional training in paediatric audiology, or a Clinical Scientist (Audiology) andmustbe registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or AHCS as an Audiologist (please note that HCPC HAD registration is not sufficient). Evidence of further specialist training and experience in paediatric audiology in an NHS context is expected, including provision of hearing aids. You will have highly developed skills in undertaking developmentally appropriate audiological assessments in children of all ages, including those considered non-routine. OUH is one of the UK’s largest teaching hospital trusts. We provide a comprehensive paediatric audiology service including assessing babies referred from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, the behavioural and objective assessment of children of all ages and the habilitation of children with hearing loss. The paediatric audiology service sits alongside a busy adult audiology service and our Auditory Implant Programme. You would be joining a large team comprising Audiologists, Assistant Audiologists, Clinical Scientists (Audiology), Hearing Therapists and administrative colleagues. We are actively involved in training and have colleagues on PTP and STP programmes, with all staff having regular CPD opportunities. The service has undergone significant development over recent years and is actively working towards IQIPS accreditation. You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and will also be required to undertake clinics in Banbury and at other locations around the county including Brackley and Didcot. The department offers flexible working arrangements. The main responsibilities have been highlighted above. Please see full job description and person specification for further details. Potential applicants are encouraged to make informal contact to discuss the role further. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
Read more
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Headington
£39,959 - £48,117 Pro rata per annum
ContractPart time
The Day Treatment Unit (DTU) at the Churchill Hospital cares for patients with cancer who require a wide range of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) including classic chemotherapy and newer novel agents such as immunotherapies and gene therapy. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and innovative nurse to join our Haematology DTU team as a deputy nurse manager to help the team achieve the best care for patients and the safe administration of SACT.Please note, this is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. For more information or to arrange an informal chat/visit (recommended), please contact emily.portman@ouh.nhs.uk The post-holder will: • Assist the unit nurse manager provide clinical and managerial leadership for staff and the safe delivery of the SACT service, ensuring systems and processes are up to date • Be part of our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) ensuring patients attending the DTU are cared for to the highest possible standard • Contribute to the development of clinical practice in a positive manner in order to maintain a consistent, motivated day treatment focus. • Be available to travel between DTUs at the Churchill and Horton hospitals to assist where required The applicant should be experienced in the administration of SACT, be able to communicate sensitively & effectively with patients, their carers and all members of the MDT and be an excellent team player. Full induction and training will be provided. The role is supervised and clearly linked to competencies that require completion within a pre-arranged time frame. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles Oxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. Leadership & Management • To be experienced in the role of day unit coordinator and with strategies for dealing with issues as they arise, with advice and support from senior staff. • Provide leadership and supervision, managerial direction and support to junior colleagues within the day unit team in the delivery of service, proactively anticipating and planning for trends whilst maintaining the cohesive team structure and effective use of resources. • Promote effective communication between all members of the health care team to support a cohesive working environment for patients and staff. Clinical • To have completed relevant training for the Safe Handling & Administration of SACT. • Demonstrate technical skills ensuring adherence to trust and local policies (e.g. cannulation, SACT administration, central venous catheter management, and phlebotomy). • To consistently maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation, through the use of current electronic systems (e.g. EPR, Aria). • To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure both the patient and unit is managed safely and effectively. • Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating expert knowledge and skills in the care of patients receiving SACT, responding to changes promptly and appropriately, developing specialised plans of care / follow relevant protocols in collaboration with other senior nurses and the multi-professional team, patients and significant others. For more details please see full Job Description. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
Read more
Manchester Thrive Pathfinder | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - Manchester
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata
PermanentFull time
The Manchester (M) Thrive Hub is a single point of entry, a front door, to Manchester’s Emotional Wellbeing Services. The M Thrive Hub Practitioners will work within one of the three Manchester locality M Thrive Hubs (North, Central, South). The M Thrive Hub Pathfinder roles will include acting as enablers and systems supporters; providing advice, information and signposting to wellbeing services. The key aim of the M-Thrive strategy is to ensure that children, young people and carers are able to Thrive in their local communities. M Thrive Hub Pathfinders will work to map and develop close working relationships with the whole range of local services in their area. This is to enable an integrated community response to meet the wellbeing needs of children, young people, families and carers . This will involve working along side all stake holders ,including children, young people and carers. To help M Thrive team navigate young people, parent and carers who have not been accepted by your local emotional health and wellbeing services, but who need some wellbeing or support services. To be able to hold complex and high level conversations with young people and families and have the ability to have a positive behaviour change with them in order for them to be able to access a community neighbourhood offer. To have challenging conversations with young people and families that may arise from the referral being at the ‘wrong front door’, having to manage their expectations in a sensitive and hold potential contentious conversations, to engage them in a positive manner when the message needs to be understood and accepted to promote engagement. Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career. With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year. Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike. At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others. At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to exploreInside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’headingand once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with BarredLists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service. This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026
Read more
Digital Product Executive
Carter Jonas
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Job Advert We are hiring for a Digital Product Executive to support the ongoing development, optimisation and performance of the Carter Jonas website and wider digital experience. Using data, user insights and digital best practice, the role will help improve user journeys, engagement, conversion and business outcomes while ensuring the website remains accurate, effective and aligned with business objectives. We are proud of our collaborative and inclusive culture, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working options, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, option to purchase holiday, health cash plan and cycle-to-work scheme. As a Partnership, we offer something genuinely different - a culture built on shared success, long-term commitment and collaboration, giving you the platform to build a meaningful and rewarding career. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Website management and optimisation - Build, edit and maintain website pages, landing pages and digital content within the CMS. - Ensure website content is accurate, up to date, clearly structured and aligned with Carter Jonas brand standards. - Work with stakeholders across the business to deliver website updates and enhancements in a timely and organised manner.. User experience, SEO and digital performance - Apply SEO, content structure and user experience best practice to improve website performance and visibility. - Use keyword research, search insights and user behaviour data to identify opportunities for improvement. - Review website journeys and content performance to recommend enhancements that improve engagement and conversion. Data, insights and continuous improvement - Monitor and report on website performance metrics including engagement, conversions, search visibility and content effectiveness. - Use analytics and user behaviour insights to identify trends, issues and opportunities. Quality assurance and governance - Carry out quality assurance checks on website updates before publication. - Review links, formatting, metadata, accessibility considerations and tracking requirements to ensure accuracy and consistency. What Will It Take to Be Successful? - Hands-on experience using a web CMS, ideally Contentful, Sitecore or a similar platform. - Good understanding of SEO principles, including keyword research, metadata, internal linking and content optimisation. - Understanding of user experience (UX) principles and an interest in creating effective digital journeys. - Experience using website analytics and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement. - Interest in emerging digital trends, including AI-assisted search, content optimisation and evolving search behaviours. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. - Curious and proactive, with an interest in digital trends, AI-driven search and evolving user behaviours. DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS - Experience using digital marketing and website management platforms such as Contentful, SEMrush, Google Data Studio (Looker Studio), Google Tag Manager and Unbounce. - Familiarity with tagging or tracking concepts, including UTMs and analytics tracking. - Experience creating campaign landing pages or supporting digital marketing activity. - Awareness of website accessibility standards and inclusive content best practice. - Basic understanding of HTML, website publishing processes or digital QA checks.
Read more
Perinatal Specialist Peer Support Worker | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Westminster
£34,186 - £37,389 per annum pro rata inc HCAS
PermanentPart time
The role of Perinatal Specialist Peer Support Worker (Perinatal SpPSW) has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of recovery from perinatal mental health challenges. In the context of Westminster Perinatal Mental Health Services, postholders will have experienced recovery from perinatal mental health challenges and accessed support through a perinatal mental health service in relation to this. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, Perinatal SpPSW inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Using recovery principles and socially inclusive practice, the post-holder will support service users in their personal recovery journeys through the Perinatal Mental Health Service. This means providing peer support for mums who experience similar mental health and social needs during the perinatal period. They will foster a relationship of mutuality and information sharing, to promote choice, self-determination, opportunities and hope. They will raise awareness about local resources and opportunities that may assist people in maintaining their recovery. They will encourage and support service users to use community and children’s resources that are available to them, and support the Perinatal Service with developing links with these resources. They will act as an advocate for recovery within the team and an ambassador for recovery for the Trust and with partner agencies. As a core member of the multi-disciplinary team, the PSW will work with service users on a 1:1 and/or group basis. They will also have the opportunity to co-work with other colleagues. The PSW will promote their role, through the provision of information and a range of learning opportunities for the multidisciplinary teams and others across Westminster. The PSW will develop partnership working within the local community as well as with third sector organisations. Please note:This vacancy doesnotmeet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in thePre-Screening Immigrationsection of your application form. Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK CNWL is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment options and is a learning organisation which promotes staff competence and training and values clinical governance, audit and research. Our values are: Compassion: Our staff will be led by compassion and embody the values of care outlined in our Staff Charter. Respect: We will respect and value the diversity of our patients, service users and staff, to create a respectful and inclusive environment, which recognises the uniqueness of each individual. Empowerment: We will involve, inform and empower our patients, service users, carers and their families to take an active role in the management of their illness and adopt recovery principles. We will ensure our staff receive appropriate direction and support, to enable them to develop and grow. Partnership: We will work closely with our many partners to ensure that our combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people we serve. 1. Clinical Responsibilities 1. To establish supportive and respectful relationships with people using perinatal mental health services. 2. To meet, welcome, introduce and orientate the service user, their carer and families to the service upon arrival. 3. To model/mentor a recovery process and demonstrate self-management skills and techniques, using own experience of recovery. 4. To act as a role model to service users to inspire hope, share life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery. 5. To skilfully use personal experience of recovery from perinatal mental health difficulties to help motivate patients. 6. To assume a ‘coaching’ role supporting service users in developing personal recovery plans; this can be delivered individually or in groups. 7. To support service users to develop Health and Wellbeing Plans, encouraging individuals to connect/ reconnect with family, friends, significant others and in learning how to improve or eliminate unhealthy relationships. 8. To promote social inclusion and engagement. 9. To assist individuals in managing their mental health on a day to day basis including providing support with activities of daily living such as care of self, budgeting, personal care, caring for their home and leisure activities. 10. To assist service users to identify their strengths, personal interests and goals; providing opportunities for service users to direct their own recovery process. 11. To facilitate the individual to move through and beyond services. 12. To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and review of care with the multidisciplinary team; encouraging the individual to co-produce care plans and risk/safety management plans. 13. To positively promote and support service users in the community by maintaining extensive knowledge and links with community resources and actively supporting service users to access opportunities of their choice. 14. To sign-post to various resources, opportunities and activities within the Trust and the community to promote choice and informed decision making. 15. To accompany service users to appointments/meetings/activities of their choice and performing a range of practical tasks aligned to recovery goals. 16. To accept and respect service users personal beliefs, uniqueness and identity. Communication 1. To communication with patients/clients and carers with empathy, reassurance and tact. 2. To support the service user to prepare for meetings regarding their care e.g. assessments. 3. To help service users to access information on health promotion, mental and physical wellbeing. 4. To make notes of date, length and type of all contacts with services users in the locally agreed format. 5. To ensure timely and accurate recording of clinical related data and information on the electronic patient record system. 6. To monitor the service user’s progress, level of functioning & mental state, reporting progress and areas of concern to the multi-disciplinary team (verbally & on SystmOne, the electronic record keeping system). 7. To report any untoward incidents or unusual occurrences to the manager/senior clinician immediately. 8. To assist the service user to understand their rights and choices within the service. 9. To maintain professional relationships with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of boundaries. 10. To act as an ambassador and develop stronger links and working partnerships with a range of external agencies including other NHS Trusts employing peer support workers and voluntary organisations. 11. To promote the benefits of employment for those with ‘lived experience’ of overcoming mental health challenges. 12. To challenge any inequalities and to address any discrimination whilst ensuring a process of learning for the organisation, modelling positive, strengths-based, non-discriminatory, non-jargon, non-medicalised language in all areas of work. 13. Contribute to publications and conference presentations in relation to peer support and using ‘lived experience’; and liaise with other similar programmes that are developing throughout the country. 14. To effectively co-produce and co-deliver learning and development activities which address the needs of external agencies in developing their peer support worker workforce; and which contributes to the peer support income generation programme. 15. To work with the Trustwide Lived Experience Practitioner & Peer Support Lead to develop advice and guidance for mental health service providers re: the development and sustainability of peer support worker posts, including role definition. Workforce 1. To effectively organise workload and management of own caseload, to meet local service requirements. 2. To participate in departmental organisation and administrative duties as requested. 3. To attend clinical, business & service development meetings as required. 4. To support research activities, to ensure services are evidence-based where possible. 5. To contribute to an agreed programme of audit and evaluation of team standards and quality benchmarks. 6. To represent the peer support workforce and actively contribute to service, directorate, Trust and wider NHS groups. 7. To participate in and deliver Recovery College Programmes when appropriate. 8. To work with MDT colleagues to embed recovery focused practice within the team, delivering presentations as and when required. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
Read more
Rotational Occupational Therapist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
PermanentFull time
Home 1stis a large interdisciplinary community rehabilitation service focused on promoting independence, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, and supporting timely discharge from hospital. We provide rehabilitation across community settings, helping people maximise function and maintain independence within their homes and local communities. Working alongside Physiotherapists, Community Nurses, and AHP Support Workers, you will deliver person-centred care in patients' homes, inpatient rehabilitation units, community venues, and hospital settings. As aBand 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist, you will manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based approaches to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes. You will work autonomously with regular supervision and support from Senior Occupational Therapists. The successful candidate will contribute to a high-quality Occupational Therapy service and have opportunities to support and supervise Occupational Therapy students on placement. This permanent rotational role offers experience across a range of integrated community and rehabilitation services, including: • Admission Avoidance • Community Therapy • Inpatient Rehabilitation • Staying Steady (Falls Prevention) • Pulmonary Rehabilitation You will rotate across Home 1st services within agreed timeframes, developing a broad range of clinical skills and experience to support your professional growth and career development. Key Responsibilities Work within Trust, RCOT and HCPC professional, legal and ethical standards, maintaining accountability for practice. Undertake occupational therapy assessments using interviews, observation, standardised tools and available information to identify needs and priorities. Use clinical reasoning to develop client-centred goals and deliver evidence-based interventions. Manage and prioritise a caseload of varying complexity, monitoring and adapting interventions to achieve agreed outcomes. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, carers and partner agencies to coordinate care and manage referrals. Prescribe, delegate and monitor rehabilitation programmes delivered by rehabilitation assistants, providing education and support to carers and staff as required. Maintain competence in community moving and handling, proactively manage risk, including lone working, and ensure accurate, timely record keeping in line with Trust policies and confidentiality requirements. Contribute to service development, audit, outcome measurement and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio and undertake designated departmental responsibilities. Work flexibly across Trust sites and participate in rotational opportunities to support service delivery and professional development. CNWL is committed to delivering safe, effective, high-quality services and a positive experience for patients and their families. Why Join Home 1st? This is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified or early-career Occupational Therapists to build a broad range of skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will gain experience across the rehabilitation pathway, work with diverse patient groups, and help deliver person-centred care in the community. CNWL Milton Keynes is committed to providing high-quality health and social care services that promote wellbeing, recovery, and independence, while ensuring staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. We offer: • A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients, carers, families, and local communities. • Ongoing professional development, training opportunities, and supportive supervision to help you grow in your career. • A safe, inclusive workplace that promotes health, wellbeing, equality, and respect. • Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow, supporting a healthy work-life balance. • Fair and equitable treatment, free from discrimination, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. • Opportunities to influence service development and contribute to decisions affecting your role and patient care. • Encouragement to share ideas, drive innovation, and help improve outcomes for patients and services. Join Home 1st and become part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality community rehabilitation while supporting your professional development and long-term career progression. Patient Safety The Band 5 Occupational Therapist will contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by: · Using their clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the people using our services as safe as possible · Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary · Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services · Being open and transparent about their own practice · Supervising the work of others · Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made · Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement · Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records · Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements. The HCPC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of Occupational Therapists and you are expected to register with the HCPC each year and adhere to the HCPC Code of Conduct. Clinical Outcomes The Band 5 Occupational Therapist will contribute to the effectiveness of services by: · Providing skilled, evidence-based therapy which adheres to agreed policies and procedures · Working with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process including assessing risks and needs · Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective therapy/care · Working as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the therapy/care they give to patients but within their own limits of competency and confidence Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by: · communicating well with all members of the team. Understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its' objectives • reflecting on their own practice regularly and encouraging the whole team to reflect on their practices in handovers and team meetings · identifying how care could be improved Patient Experience The Band 5 Occupational Therapist will contribute to the people using our services feeling respected and empowered to make decisions about their health and wellbeing by: · Working in partnership with patients and their families and carers · Gaining consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making · Signposting patients and carers to supportive services e.g. the courses provided by the Recovery and Wellbeing College or services provided by the local authority or the voluntary sector · Reassuring people by being professional, responsive, knowledgeable and confident · Responding to complaints or concerns effectively and quickly in line with the Trust policy Supporting Yourself and Others Engaged staff are more productive and the Band 5 Occupational Therapist plays a role in engaging in other staff members in the Trust and the work we do by: · Providing supervision and annual appraisals to other staff which helps those staff reflect on their work, understand their objectives and monitors their progress towards achieving them · Participating constructively in their own supervision and annual appraisal processes · Using continuing professional development funds to consolidate or improve clinical skills and to gain mentorship skills so they can support student nurses This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
Read more
Highly Specialist Neuro Dietitian | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Salford
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
ContractPart time
Due to maternity leave. we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Specialist Neurology Dietitian to join our wider Neurosciences dietetic team, providing expert nutritional care to patients with complex neurological conditions. This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills within a specialist area, working closely with the wider MDT to provide patient centred care. You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, providing specialist assessment and treatment for patients across a range of conditions. Working within on of the largest NHS organisations in the North West, you will be supported by an experienced dietetic team committed to high-quality patient care, service development and professional growth. Salford is home to the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN), one of the largest neuroscience centres in the UK, providing specialist and tertiary services to patients across Greater Manchester and beyond. This offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced clinical expertise while working alongside leading specialists within a well-established neurosciences network. - Deliver a specialist dietetic service for patients with complex neurological conditions. - Undertake nutritional assessments and develop individualised care plans. - Manage and prioritise a complex caseload, adapting interventions to meet changing patient needs. - Provide specialist advice on malnutrition, weight loss, dysphagia, oral nutritional supplements and enteral feeding. - Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, ward rounds and team meetings, contributing expert nutritional advice. - Work collaboratively with consultants, specialist nurses, speech and language therapists, therapists and community teams. - Support patients, carers and healthcare professionals through education, training and advice. - Facilitate safe discharge planning and continuity of nutritional care. - Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and Trust standards. - Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development activities. - Support and supervise students and junior members of the dietetic team where appropriate. - Maintain specialist knowledge and ensure practice is evidence-based and compliant with HCPC, BDA and Trust standards. Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone. This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026
Read more
Specialist Therapist (Frailty) | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Rochdale
£49,387 - £56,515 Per annum
ContractFull time
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? We want you to be involved with the development of the frailty service at Rochdale Infirmary, supporting residents of Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale (HMR). About Us: We are a vibrant, multi-disciplinary hospital/community team dedicated to delivering holistic, person-centred care. Our mission? To empower individuals to stay in their own homes and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. We’re committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation in hospital/community healthcare. The Role: As a full-time Band 7 therapist specialising in frailty, you will work with doctors, advanced practitioners, nurses, therapists and pharmacists to support frail patients both in the hospital and in the community. Promoting a home first approach to the service. What We Offer: • A leadership role in a supportive, collaborative environment • Regular supervision, competency training, and performance reviews • Opportunities for Continued Personal Development and career growth • The chance to be part of a pioneering team that goes above and beyond for every patient Do You Have: • Previous experience within a hospital/community team • A passion for innovative, person-centred care • The drive to lead and inspire others in a fast-paced setting Exciting Opportunity! Join the Frailty Team as a Specialist Therapist Are you passionate about community/hospital dedicated to the care of frail patients, promoting a home first approach. We’re seeking a dynamic therapist at Rochdale Infirmary to support residents of Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale (HMR). You’ll play a key role in delivering the frailty service, ensuring timely, appropriate care is provided in patients’ own homes. You’ll work closely with patients and carers to manage health needs, promote self-care, and develop personalized plans. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help shape high-quality, patient-centered services aligned with trust goals. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026
Read more