Clinical/Counselling Psychologist – Adult Inpatient Wards | East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust - LUTON
£57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro-rata
PermanentPart time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our supportive and dynamic Adult Acute Inpatient Psychology Service. The post is part-time at 0.8wte. Newly qualified psychologist could be appointed at band 7 under a development/preceptorship process to work towards requirements for band 8a, subject to satisfactory completion of this formal process. Based in the Luton area, dedicated to one or two of our 4 acute psychiatric wards, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including other psychological professionals. You will be joining the Principal Psychologists, other psychologists and Assistant Psychologists who work within these services. You will be part of a team providing care, treatment, and support for people (and their families) who experience serious mental health difficulties, such as psychosis and complex emotional needs. You will be joining an NHS Trust which has a large psychology network with a culture of supporting professional development, quality improvement and co-production, and a commitment to prioritising trauma-informed care. We have a thriving therapies workforce in the Trust with opportunities for learning and supporting each other, and we have a good track record of providing access to training to support development in clinical and leadership roles. As an Inpatient Psychologist you will work embedded within one or two ward MDTs to support the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care to service users in acute distress. The role involves direct clinical work, such as assessment, formulation of complex cases, and adding to care plans to support people’s smooth transition back to community care. You will also complete indirect psychological work such as facilitating complex case formulation groups for ward staff, providing consultation and training to the teams, and facilitating reflective practice groups to support staff with the impact of the work. You will supervise the clinical work of pre-qualified professionals, including Trainee Practitioner Psychologists, and Assistant Psychologists – who provide psychological skills groups and positive behavioural support plans across the wards. You will work autonomously, with support and regular supervision from the Principal Inpatient Psychologist. The psychologists and services in our area place high value on trauma-informed care and on co-production, quality improvement (QI) and innovation, and on equitable access for people in our diverse and rural communities. We welcome applications from candidates who match these values, and especially those with insight and understanding of the diverse backgrounds and cultures of our local population across Luton and Bedfordshire. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information on this role. This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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Community Healthcare Assistant - Adult Community Nursing | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust - Horsham
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
We are looking to recruit adynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistantwho is passionate about delivering high-quality care within a community setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join Horsham PCN community Nursing team , supporting patients in their own homes and local community. This position is ideal for: • Individuals seeking to start a career in healthcare. • Existing Band 3 Healthcare Assistants who wish to develop their clinical knowledge and practice within a community environment. Community or healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will gain skills in: • Insulin administration • Wound care • Clinical observations • Catheter care • Venepuncture Previous applicants need not apply. Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on thegov.uk websitebefore applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK Health and Care Worker visa: If you’ll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK a)To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g. venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, catheter care and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task. b) Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi Professional Team. c) Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided. d) To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy. e) To escalate and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members f) To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs. g) To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs h) To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies. i) To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process. j) To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality, supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs and ensuring that anti discriminatory practices are demonstrated We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services. Why work for us? • Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing • Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex • Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement • Excellent training, development, and research opportunities • Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton • Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks • Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust • Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment. This post may close early if sufficient applications are received. Full details about the role and requirements are available in the attached job description and specification. Please note that you will need to have a drivers license and have access to a car for work purposes. This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026
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Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Adult Autism Services | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust - Sidcup
£55,524 - £62,652 pa inc
PermanentFull time
Join our innovative and passionate Occupational Therapy team and make a real difference in the lives of adults with autism. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to further develop their leadership and specialist clinical skills within a supportive service. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to lead our adult autism services. You will lead the clinical provision of occupational therapy services within the autism acute support team and community autism service. You will be delivering high quality care as part of multi-disciplinary services. As part of the wider directorate you will have opportunities to link with other occupational therapists with clinical supervision provided from the Directorate Lead Occupational Therapist. · To actively support the Directorate Occupational Therapy Lead in the overall development of the OT service within the ALD Directorate to demonstrate the effectiveness of providing high-quality assessment and intervention to adults with Autism. · To manage a complex clinical caseload, including positive risk taking and managing high risk/ crisis. · To be responsible for ensuring clinical provision in the Adult Autism services is evidence based and is compliant with professional guidance. Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: • We’re Kind • We’re Fair • We Listen • We Care Key Task and Responsibilities · To actively support the Directorate Occupational Therapy lead in the overall development of the OT service within the ALD Directorate to demonstrate the effectiveness of providing high-quality assessment and intervention to adults with Autism. · To manage a complex clinical caseload, including positive risk taking and managing high risk/ crisis. · To be responsible for ensuring clinical provision in the Adult Autism services is evidence based and is compliant with professional guidance. · To work as a member of the autism MDT, in partnership with others e.g. service users, carers, and relevant family members, in a variety of settings and alongside the Acute Care/inpatient services and the Community Mental Health Services, to provide person centred assessment, intervention and provide specialist OT advice. · To contribute to the assessment of adults with suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder, as required. · To work independently and without direct supervision · To be an OT specialist and have an indepth knowledge of OT assessment and interventions for adults with autism · To provide leadership to OT’s working with adults with autism · To represent Occupational Therapy at a Directorate Level in relevant forums and management meetings · To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust wide OT service · To develop, monitor and evaluate t standards for OT practice within the services. · To contribute to implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects/audit/research that develop the clinical effectiveness of OT provision for autistic adults, sharing findings and statistical information as required in a timely manner. · To work closely with other OT clinical specialists across the Trust Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026
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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult ADHD Team | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust - Newquay
£49,387 - £56,515 Pro rata
PermanentPart time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Non-Medical Prescriber, to join our Adult ADHD service in the beautiful county of Cornwall. This post is part time hours and will work along side the other Clinical Nurse Specialists in the team. We are looking for someone who will take advanced lead role in supporting the ongoing development of the Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Service, delivering assessment, treatment, monitoring and support around the clinical areas of ADHD and behavioural difficulties in this highly specialist area. To take lead responsibility for standards of care delivery, and overall management of the caseload within the service from referral to discharge. This post will provide ADHD assessment and ongoing care to adults with ADHD across the county of Cornwall. This is a Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7 post, and we are looking for someone who has extensive experience working in mental health settings, with highly developed assessment and risk management skills. This is an exciting time for Adult ADHD, we are looking for an individual who is strongly motivated to work in this area, with a keen interest in neurodevelopmental disorders to provide excellent care to people that use our service. If you are passionate about ADHD and are looking to develop a career in this area, leading to clinical expertise, then we would welcome an application from you. We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services. To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’. This advert closes on Sunday 18 Oct 2026
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(**) Registered Nurse - Adult Burns Ward | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust - Chelmsford
£32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
ContractPart time
The Adult Burns Ward is excited to welcome a new Staff Nurse to our dedicated and specialist team to cover 9 months of maternity leave. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and approachable Registered Nurse with a genuine passion for Burns and Plastic Surgery Nursing and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. Based within St Andrew’s Regional Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, you will be part of a world-renowned service recognised for its excellence in patient care, innovation and clinical expertise. Our team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism while providing exceptional support to patients throughout their recovery journey. Burns and Plastics nursing offers a unique and rewarding career experience, caring for patients with a wide range of complex needs. The Adult Burns Ward provides exposure to a diverse patient population and a variety of specialist treatments, making every day different and offering continuous opportunities to develop your clinical knowledge and skills. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team and play a key role in providing high-quality, patient-centred care within a supportive clinical environment. In this rewarding role, you will deliver a high standard of individualised care, ensuring that every patient is treated with dignity, respect and compassion at all times. You will assess patients’ needs, plan and implement appropriate care, and regularly evaluate outcomes to ensure the highest standards of clinical practice are maintained. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the coordination and delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care. You will also support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the day-to-day management of the clinical area, helping to maintain excellent standards and promote continuous improvement. A key part of the role involves maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and colleagues. You will take an active role in supporting high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and quality care within your clinical area. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse who is committed to delivering outstanding care, developing their clinical skills and making a positive difference to patients' experiences. If you are a team player with excellent communication skills and a passion for nursing excellence, we would love to hear from you. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires. – for some roles – i.e. roles for band 2 to 4, inclusive. This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Oct 2026
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Advanced Fellow in Adult ICM with an interest in ECMO | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
University Hospitals of Leicester - Leicester
£76,582 per annum
ContractFull time
We are looking for experienced intensive care doctors (ST6 or equivalent level and above) to work as Senior Adult Intensive Care Medicine Fellows with a specialist interest in severe respiratory failure (SRF) and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). You will work as an integral member of the adult intensive care team at Glenfield Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to work in one of the UK’s largest and most experienced centres for adult ECMO and the only NHS Trust providing ECMO support to patients on all ages from neonate to adult. The adult intensive care unit admits in excess of 1500 patients annually and has treated more than 1000 patients in the adult ECMO programme This post is suitable for: Intensive Care Medicine trainees who have completed at least intermediate (or equivalent) training in adult intensive care medicine looking to enhance their skills in a specialist cardio-respiratory intensive care unit. ICM trainees wishing to pursue ECMO as part of their special skills year during stage 2 intensive care medicine training. All ICM doctors, regardless of dual speciality interest: Anaesthesia, Respiratory Medicine, Renal or Acute Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Surgery etc. Post-CCT in Anaesthesia, those interested in Cardiac Anaesthesia and those interested in Transport Medicine for critically ill patients. You will become a key member of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team providing adult intensive care services and gaining valuable experience in the following key areas: • Air and Road Transport of patients with Severe Respiratory Failure including mobile ECMO. • Initiation and ongoing management of patients on veno-venous and veno-arterial ECMO • Management of surgical and medical Cardiothoracic intensive care patients - elective and emergency • Trans-thoracic and trans-oesophageal echocardiography, lung ultrasound. • Advanced ventilatory techniques - including prone positioning, the use of nitric oxide, APRV and selective lung ventilation. • The use of a variety of vasoactive drugs, pulmonary artery catheter and intra-aortic balloon pump for cardiac output monitoring and mechanical circulatory support. • Competence in key practical skills including percutaneous tracheostomy, ECMO cannulation and decannulation, bronchoscopy, intercostal drain insertion and central venous and pulmonary artery catheter insertion for drug delivery, renal support and invasive haemodynamic monitoring. • Opportunity and support for national presentations of audit / data / research. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious individual to further develop key critical care medicine skills in the provision of advanced respiratory care including ECMO and transport of the critically ill adult and work in a leading cardio-thoracic intensive care unit. Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: • high-quality care for all, • being a great place to work, • partnerships for impact, and • research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: • we are compassionate, • we are proud, • we are inclusive, and • we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST WILL BE: 1. Day to day care of Adult intensive care patients You will become a key member of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team (including ECMO consultants, intensivists, AICU nurses, ECMO specialist nurses, perfusionists, cardiothoracic surgeons and anaesthetists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, dieticians, radiologists and radiographers) providing advanced respiratory and cardiovascular critical care support including ECMO (both veno-venous for respiratory support and veno-arterial for cardio/cardiorespiratory support) and inhaled nitric oxide in adult patients. Within the role there is opportunity to become competent in a number of invasive procedures including ECMO cannulation and decannulation, percutaneous tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, central line insertion for drug delivery, renal replacement therapy and invasive monitoring and chest drain insertion. 2. Transport of patients You will be part of our established transport team, and you will gain experience in transport of critically ill patients by road and by air (when possible). You will liaise with referring hospitals regarding retrieval and repatriation of patients. This will include both short trips within UHL and the local network and transport of patients to and from hospitals anywhere in the United Kingdom. The transport of patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Failure will be achieved by conventional means, with the possible addition of inhaled Nitric Oxide and in prone position. The most unstable patients and those in whom their current treatment cannot be replicated in the ambulance/aircraft will be transported on mobile ECMO. Initially all transfers of patients referred with Severe Acute Respiratory Failure (SARF), whether conventional or mobile ECMO retrievals will be undertaken under the supervision of an ECMO consultant. During the post you will be expected to gain experience and confidence with independent transfers of critical care patients with increasingly complex needs. Fellows will aim to undertake independent conventional retrievals of SARF patients and intra-hospital transfer of ECMO patients by the end of the attachment. 3. Training in ECMO You will be expected to undertake our ECMO specialist training programme and we guarantee a place on our popular ECMO specialist course. You will attend daily ECMO ward rounds with the resident ECMO consultant, ECMO co-ordinator and specialists. There will be an opportunity to participate and deliver ECMO simulation for clinicians, ECMO specialists and nursing staff utilising the ECMO simulator. 4. Audit, research and teaching There is an active programme of audit and research, and you will be expected to participate in data collection and analysis - the post holder will undertake a supervised project in the field of ECMO. There are opportunities to present data at local, national and international meetings. The post holder will be responsible in the organization and delivery of a local journal club to the trainees on the unit, present ECMO cases of interset during the ECMO MDTs and participate in the ECMO Fellow teaching programme. 5. Assessment Each Fellow will be assigned an educational supervisor and will have an initial meeting to discuss educational goals and set a personal development plan for the attachment. Thereafter meetings will be held every 3 months. ECMO specialist training involves attending the theoretical and simulation based course, 40 hours of preceptorship and a written exam. Fellows will be expected to keep a reflective log of all transfers undertaken. ICM Workplace based assessments will be completed to demonstrate practical skills (DOPS and mini-CEX) and each Fellow will be expected to complete adequate breadth and quality of assessments during the post, to allow ECMO trainers to make valid judgements of the doctor’s performance across all areas of the ECMO curriculum. For those trainees in recognised ICM training posts who wish to undertake the ECMO module as part of their specialist skills year (SSY), assessment will be as above plus documentation of assistance at 10 ECMO cannulations and decannulations and 10 inter- and intra-hospital ECMO transfers and completion of an audit or service improvement project with national publication (in accordance with the FICM SSY ECMO curriculum) 6. On-call duties On-call commitments are split - 50% providing cover for the unit (resident, 1 in 7) and 50% for ECMO and Severe Respiratory Failure work (supernumerary and non-resident, 1 in 8) with defined rest periods. All daytime on-call duties will include support to the resident on-call staff. This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Oct 2026
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Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - Enfield
£36,943 - £54,254 per annum (pro rata) inclusive of HCAs
PermanentPart time
Make a Difference. Shape the Future of Community SLT. Are you a confident Band 5 ready to progress, or an established Band 6 seeking a new challenge? Join our supportive and forward-thinking community Speech and Language Therapy team, where you'll have the opportunity to develop specialist skills, work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, and play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care. This full-time or part-time role offers both professional fulfilment and flexibility to support a positive work-life balance. As part of our commitment to staff development, we are also exploring opportunities for rotational working across a range of settings, including community, inpatient rehabilitation and stroke services. This could provide the successful candidate with exciting opportunities to broaden their clinical experience and develop a varied skill set within an integrated SLT service. Why Join Us? · Be part of a skilled and supportive teamof SLTs and SLT Assistants. · Collaborate with multidisciplinary teamsacross community services, North Middlesex University Hospital, and the Royal Free London NHS Trust. · Enjoy flexible working patternsto suit your lifestyle. ·Access full CPD support, leadership training, and career progression opportunities. · Benefit from comprehensive well-being services,including an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health support, and a Wellbeing Forum What We're Looking For: · RCSLT-recognised SLT degree and HCPC registration. ·A passion for supporting adult patients with acquired conditions. · Strong communication skills, teamwork, and a desire to develop your leadership abilities. Main duties of the job You will be part of the Adult Speech and Language therapy team and the wider Adult Community Therapies service. The community adult SLT service is lead by a B8a clinical lead and there are strong professional links between SLT services within RFH, including access to outpatient videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics. You will be co-located with Adult Community therapies (which includes Community rehab , Community Neurological rehab, Nutrition and Dietetics, Community Stroke rehabilitation, MND co-ordinator and Parkinson's nurse specialist). This allows the services to deliver high quality, responsive, multidisciplinary and holistic care within the borough. We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician, keen to work with us in shaping and developing our services to meet the challenges of delivering appropriate care in the right place and at the right time. We need you to be passionate about making a difference to patients and their families. We are continually looking at our service delivery and how our services can integrate more fully to provide 1st class care to the population we serve. Would you like to know more? Please give us a call and we can answer your questions or arrange an informal visit. Detailed job description and main responsibilities As part of the adult SLT service providing care to a multi-cultural and diverse population, to deliver a high standard of speech and language therapy care to patients and their carers in the community. To perform comprehensive speech and language assessment (communication and / or swallowing) of adults with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. To use this assessment to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. The Community adult SLT service for the London Borough of Enfield is co-located with Adult Community therapies (which includes Community rehab , Community Neurological rehab, Nutrition and dietetics, community stroke rehabilitation, MND co-ordinator and Parkinson's nurse specialist). This allows the services to deliver high quality, responsive, multidisciplinary and holistic care within the Borough. The community adult SLT service is lead by a B8a clinical lead and there are strong professional links between SLT services within RFH. As part of the adult SLT service providing care to a multi-cultural and diverse population, to deliver a high standard of speech and language therapy care to patients and their carers in the community. To perform comprehensive speech and language assessment (communication and / or swallowing) of adults with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. To use this assessment to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment program. This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026
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Specialist EDS Nurse (Adult Pathway) | Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire Care Foundation Trust - Blackpool
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
PermanentFull time
All- Age Eating Disorder Service- Fylde Coast Team, based in Blackpool Working primarily on the Adult Pathway Central and West Network Specialist Eating Disorder Practitioner Demonstrable Post Qualifying Experience in a Related Field: Training Provided Would you like to be part of a service which is innovative, forward-thinking and committed to enabling people who are experiencing eating disorders to recover and discover their potential? We are seeking to appoint a Band 6 Specialist Eating Disorder Nurse, with caring, compassionate nature, who are innovative, creative, flexible and highly motivated. Primarily you will undertake specialist assessments and therapeutic work and monitor physical health care for people presenting with eating disorders across the Fylde Coast. You should be an excellent communicator and team player, with the successful applicant joining a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of professionals working across Lancashire, based in Blackpool and working across Fylde and Wyre. This is an exciting time and a chance to work in this specialist all age service – if this sounds like something you wish to be involved in, please contact those highlighted below who will happily discuss this further. Regular clinical supervision, support and specialist training will be provided. If you require further information about the role please contact us using the details provided As an EDS Practitioner working within the specialist EDS field, you will work within a multidisciplinary team and carry out a diverse range of duties. You will be required to carry out a comprehensive assessment of new referrals and participate in team discussion whereby appropriateness and need for specialist treatment is decided. You will hold and take responsibility for managing a clinical caseload of clients with complex needs and provide a range of recommended nursing and therapeutic interventions. Regular supervision should be accessed in order to reflect upon your practice and further develop your skills. You will assist clients to address the underlying causes of their eating disorder that are often sensitive in nature, including abuse and past trauma. As part of your role you will be required to offer guidance and support to carers. You will also facilitate and participate in developing a range of therapeutic groups, this role will also include evaluating their effectiveness and providing clinical data / outcome measures as required. In order to continually develop your knowledge and skills you will participate in a Professional Development Review, identifying your development needs and formulating a development plan with your line manager. As students regularly attend this service, your role will involve the welcoming and orientation of these students, along with taking a lead in meeting their educational and experiential needs. LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask. We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services. LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time. The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work. Explore our full wellbeing offer here:Keeping our workforce well Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. This advert closes on Sunday 1 Nov 2026
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PA required for 19 year old young male adult in the Tow Law area
UKCIL - Bishop Auckland
£13.50 to £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
PA required for 19 year old young male adult in the Tow Law area Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 84b85093 We require a PA for a 19 year old male with learning disabilities and cerebral palsy. Ideally looking for somebody who shares the same interests. 20 hours over a 4 week period days and times will be confirmed and arranged in advance with mutual discretion. Support required with getting around although fully mobile help is required to keep client safe whilst out and about and whilst left without parents. Preparation of food when caring for client will be required. DBS check required. Driving licence/access to own vehicle essential. Liaise with family to plan activities. Knowledge of local area Durham and surrounding areas. Support managing money and community safety. Pet friendly. 13.50 ph. Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Understanding challenging behaviour Food Hygiene Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Personal Assistant to Young Adult (20 Hours Per/Week) - £12.60 per/hour
UKCIL - Bristol
£12.60 to £12.60 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Personal Assistant to Young Adult (20 Hours Per/Week) - £12.60 per/hour Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: ca6265e2 Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training First Aid Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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