Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (SPCMHP)
NHS Jobs - Mid Essex Primary care MH Team
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
The post holder will provide a person-centred service that supports patients' recovery, wellbeing, and physical health needs within the community. Working collaboratively with GPs, Primary Care teams, Consultant Psychiatrists, and other partner agencies, the post holder will ensure patients receive timely access to the most appropriate support and are managed within the most suitable clinical setting. Key responsibilities include: Triaging referrals and facilitating access to appropriate services and interventions. Undertaking comprehensive mental and physical health assessments. Developing and reviewing person-centred care plans that promote recovery and wellbeing. Conducting physical health investigations, including BMI monitoring, blood pressure checks, ECGs, and requesting blood tests where clinically appropriate. Maintaining safe clinical practice in accordance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, the NHS Constitution, and organisational policies. Supporting effective clinical governance and contributing to continuous service improvement initiatives. Working within a multidisciplinary framework to deliver safe, responsive, and high-quality care. As Primary Care Mental Health Services continue to evolve, the post holder will play a key role in supporting service development while maintaining high standards of patient care. Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification with current NMC registration. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Experience working within mental health services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English. Ability to manage challenging situations with sensitivity, professionalism, and objectivity. Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across organisational boundaries. Due to the geographical area covered by the service and the limited availability of public transport in some locations, the ability to travel independently across the locality is essential.
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Skilled Children's Play and Health Care Worker
Lagan's Foundation - Salford
from £12,665.64 a year, pro rata
Field-basedPermanentPart time
Could This Be the Most Meaningful Job You’ve Ever Had? Do you believe every child deserves to play, laugh, and feel joy — even when life is complex? Do you bring energy, compassion, and a strong sense of purpose to your work? Can you think on your feet, stay calm under pressure, and connect deeply with others? If you’re nodding right now, you may be just who we’re looking for. Permanent, part-time – 19 contracted hours per week Hourly Rate: £14.24 This role has a specific working pattern, and applicants must be able to commit to all of the following shifts on an ongoing basis: Monday–Friday: 6:45am–8:45am Wednesday: 4:00pm–8:00pm Sunday: 11:00am–4:00pm Total: 19 contracted hours per week Applicants must be able to commit to the full working pattern, including the early morning weekday shifts and Sunday working. As a Skilled Children’s Play and Health Care Worker, you will deliver high-quality, compassionate care for children and young people aged 0–19 with moderate to complex health and developmental needs. You’ll combine personal care, play-based learning, and emotional support to help every child thrive. You will also act as a role model and mentor for Band 1 carers, supporting their growth and contributing to the continuous improvement of care quality and family experience. This role isn’t about ticking care plans — it’s about creating moments that matter. What You’ll do: · Provide high-quality personal and play-based care to children with moderate to complex needs. · Use play to promote learning, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. · Support and mentor Band 1 carers to build competence and confidence. · Build trusted, professional relationships with families and colleagues. · Maintain accurate and timely care notes and reports. · Attend regular training, supervisions, and team meetings. · Follow care plans and escalate safeguarding or health concerns appropriately. · Represent Lagan’s Foundation positively at all times — we are one family. What Makes You a Good Fit? We hire people, not just qualifications. We’re looking for individuals who naturally live our five values: Passion – You care deeply about helping children thrive Resilience – You can handle emotional situations with strength and grace and show up for the family and your colleagues Integrity – You do the right thing, even when no one is watching and raise concerns if required Good Communication – You listen well, speak kindly, and work as part of a team Empathy – You truly understand and connect with the children and families you support In addition, you’ll need: · 12 months + experience working with children or young people, ideally in health, care, or play-based settings. · Experience supporting children with PEG feeding, oxygen therapy, or epilepsy care · Confidence to work independently and as part of a team. · A Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification (or be working towards it). · A full UK driving licence and own vehicle (with business use insurance). · A clear Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult Workforce). Progression Pathway · Gain additional skills and competencies to advance to Senior Carer (Level 1 – Band 2) or Advanced Carer (Level 3 – Band 3). · Continue development through formal qualifications (Level 3 Health & Social Care) and mentoring. · Demonstrate reliability, clinical competence, and positive feedback from families and colleagues. Why Join Us? Because we are a family we take care of our own. Here’s what you’ll get in return: · 28 days holiday (FTE) · Pension scheme · Health Cash Plan (Hospital Saturday Fund) and Perkbox · Unlimited Counselling · Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options · On-site parking where applicable · Ongoing training, professional development, and emotional support Be You, With Us At Lagan’s Foundation, we welcome you — all of you. We embrace diversity, celebrate individuality, and support every team member to grow. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and we’re happy to talk about flexible working and any reasonable adjustments you may need. Ready to Help Children Thrive Through Play? If you want to bring light into the lives of children with complex needs, and you believe in the power of play, care, and connection — we want to hear from you. Send in your CV to applications@lagans.org.uk or call 01204800304 to have an informal chat.
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Community Nurse | Surrey Downs Health and Care
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Ewell
£33,677 - £40,996 Pro Rata Per Annum inc Fringe HCAS
PermanentPart time
Surrey Downs Health & Care Are you passionate about the helping people in the community? If so, come and join our fantastic teams. We have an exciting opportunities for a Band 5 Nurses to work at ICP PCN, within Surrey Downs Health & Care. If you are passionate about caring for people and making a difference within your community, we would love to hear from you! We are looking for nursing staff from all backgrounds including newly qualified, those more experienced, looking for a change, maybe wanting to work locally, excited by the difference of being out within the community with the benefits and challenges that brings. To work within the team, contributing to team management and the development of innovative practice. To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of holistic care packages. Please note these roles require post holders to hold a current and valid driving licence enabling them to drive in the UK and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. We have our own Learning & Development Department that have a range of different courses and development plans that give you the opportunity to grow your career. • Work as part of the team undertaking lead responsibilities as negotiated and agreed with District Nurse • Treat all patients as individuals, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times • Assess individual care needs, implement and evaluate holistic programmes of care • Involving, supporting, informing and educating family/carers • Take every opportunity to promote health and wellbeing of the patient • Develop effective communication and liaison systems • Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to SDHC procedures • Facilitate/undertake training and professional updating for team and students • Act as an assessor and mentor to qualified and unqualified staff • Maintain, develop and monitor standards of evidence based nursing care • Maintain own professional and clinical integrity in line with NMC guidelines • Support/mentor team members and participate in clinical supervision activities • Work without direct supervision and to maintain close liaison with the senior team member, deputising as required • Be responsible and maintain timely patient care • Be responsible for maintain data entry and other record keeping • To work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in the care of the patient • Be aware of and act upon when necessary, procedures that are in place to protect vulnerable individuals Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centric care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes: • The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area • Epsom and St Helier’s University Hospitals NHS Trust • Surrey County Council Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. It’s on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents. Please refer to the Band 5 Job Description & Person Specifications for further details about this role This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Care Navigator (Reception)- 16 Hour Post
NHS Jobs - Abergele
from £12.96 an hour
PermanentFull time
Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone. Job Responsibilities: Ensure effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice. Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments. Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointments but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner. Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed. Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery. Scanning documents into patients records in an accurate way. Action repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 48hours, either on the computer or manually. Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non general medicine services) services, accept payment and issue receipts for the same. Enter patient information on the computer as required. Patient notes and correspondence (retrieve and refile records, ensuring strict alphabetical order is adhered to). Premises -when last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building it totally secured, internal lights are off and the alarm activated. Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the partners or the Practice Manager. Any other duties deemed relevant. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare working or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedure relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health and Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health and safety and security as defined in the practice health and safety police to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines. Identifying risks involved with work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards. Reporting potential risks identified. Equality and Diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and right of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manager own time, workload and resources. Communication The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members. Communication effectively with patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Contribution to the implementation of services: The post-holder will: Apply practice polices, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in audit where appropriate.
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Community Nurse | Surrey Downs Health and Care
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Thames Ditton
£33,677 - £40,996 Pro Rata Per Annum inc Fringe HCAS
ContractPart time
Surrey Downs Health & Care Are you passionate about the helping people in the community? If so, come and join our fantastic teams. We have an exciting opportunities for a Band 5 Nurse to work at East Elmbridge PCN, within Surrey Downs Health & Care. If you are passionate about caring for people and making a difference within your community, we would love to hear from you! We are looking for nursing staff from all backgrounds including newly qualified, those more experienced, looking for a change, maybe wanting to work locally, excited by the difference of being out within the community with the benefits and challenges that brings. To work within the team, contributing to team management and the development of innovative practice. To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of holistic care packages. Please note these roles require post holders to hold a current and valid driving licence enabling them to drive in the UK and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. We have our own Learning & Development Department that have a range of different courses and development plans that give you the opportunity to grow your career. • Work as part of the team undertaking lead responsibilities as negotiated and agreed with District Nurse • Treat all patients as individuals, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times • Assess individual care needs, implement and evaluate holistic programmes of care • Involving, supporting, informing and educating family/carers • Take every opportunity to promote health and wellbeing of the patient • Develop effective communication and liaison systems • Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to SDHC procedures • Facilitate/undertake training and professional updating for team and students • Act as an assessor and mentor to qualified and unqualified staff • Maintain, develop and monitor standards of evidence based nursing care • Maintain own professional and clinical integrity in line with NMC guidelines • Support/mentor team members and participate in clinical supervision activities • Work without direct supervision and to maintain close liaison with the senior team member, deputising as required • Be responsible and maintain timely patient care • Be responsible for maintain data entry and other record keeping • To work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in the care of the patient • Be aware of and act upon when necessary, procedures that are in place to protect vulnerable individuals Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centric care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes: • The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area • Epsom and St Helier’s University Hospitals NHS Trust • Surrey County Council Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. It’s on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents. Please refer to the Band 5 Job Description & Person Specifications for further details about this role This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Female Personal Care/Support Workers DP2285
Independent Lives - Wisborough Green
from £14 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Female Personal Care/Support Workers Ref: DP2285 Location: Wisborough Green Details This role is to support a Woman The candidate should be a woman* Drivers licence required: No Hours per week: 1.5 hours weds and Thursday evening- times are flexible and can be discussed at interview Hourly pay rate: £14.00 - I am a happy, easy going employer, looking for a reliable and friendly personal assistant who requires help with my evening routine, simple meal preparation and getting things ready for the next day. The workplace is a family environment and we are very fun and welcoming and as we live in a fairly remote area, driving your own car would be an advantage. Duties include: - Medication prompting/administering - Other relevant duties as required - Housekeeping - Shopping - Cooking - Companionship - Gardening - Dressing / undressing - Bathroom assistance Candidate qualities: - Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality - Reliable with good timekeeping - Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative - Hygienic, tidy and well organised - Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties - Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills - Honest and cheerful - Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard - Able to always work to high standards of health & safety - UK driving licence desirable but not essential - Access to own vehicle desirable but not essential Additional requirements Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract. Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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Community Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust - Ealing
£55,524 - £62,652 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. We have an exciting opportunity of a community CNS position at Meadow House hospice to help deliver the new North West London model of specialist palliative care. This new model allows for an increase in visiting hours for patients, improving their access to timely care. The hospice provides a specialist palliative care service for the residents of Ealing and Hounslow. The Specialist Palliative Service comprises of a 15 bedded in-patient unit, allied health professionals and and a large community team. Patients will present with complex and specialist needs and the focus of their care will have changed from curative to palliative. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional palliative care. They must be skilled in collaborative working with a variety of healthcare professionals, able to manage complex patient care needs with compassion and efficiency and committed to improving patient outcomes and supporting our service expansion and development. The post-holder will have a strong clinical role evaluating individual patient needs including assessment, history taking and managing a patient caseload. The post-holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. Key working relationships with primary care teams are essential using excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside a dynamic and motivated attitude. Leadership, innovation, motivation and excellent communication skills are essential. We offer a supportive and dynamic working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and their families. If you are a motivated and experienced nurse looking to advance your career in palliative care, we would love to hear from you. Meadow House Hospice – Excellence in Care, Compassion in Action London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUH) is one of the integrated NHS Trusts in the country. Our team of more than 8,000 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of approximately one million people providing hospital services to the people of Brent, Harrow and beyond. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. To find out more about our Trust, why not view our videowe are London North West University Healthcare LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation; we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026
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Assistant Care Manager - Bridlington, East Yorkshire
Housing 21 - Bridlington, East Yorkshire
£25,792 to £25,792 a year
PermanentPart time
8 Month Temporary Fixed Term Contract Hours: 28 hours per week Are you passionate about making a positive difference and providing high quality services? Do you really care about people? Want great benefits, flexible working and learning and development opportunities to boot? You’ll fit in well here. We’re growing. Quickly and we’re constantly looking for ways to make things better, always putting our residents and people at the heart of what we do. We have big ambitions and are looking for superstars to join us. As Assistant Care Manager, you will manage the day to day delivery of care services within a designated Extra Care scheme. Ensuring residents receive safe, high quality care tailored to their individual needs, enabling them to live well with dignity and autonomy. You will create and regularly review personalised care plans with new and existing residents, their families, stakeholders and carers, ensuring they meet the needs of each resident and comply with regulatory requirements and standards. Overseeing the scheduling of rotas, providing adequate and efficient resourcing for all shifts with a focus on value for money. You’ll be data driven, monitoring the performance and quality of care services, identifying and managing risks effectively. Customer service skills are a must, as first point of contact for our residents, families and partner agencies, you will ensure residents feel heard, supported and trust that any requirements are addressed as a priority. Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job description attached. We’d love to meet you! What we’re looking for The essential requirements for the role include: Proven management/ supervisory experience in care services Strong understanding of care planning and safeguarding Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, including CQC standards Experience of managing and scheduling staff rotas Excellent organisation and problem solving skills Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care or equivalent or willing to work towards if not held Why us? We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more. As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon an offer being made. An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training. Closing date for applications: 18 October 2026 Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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Full time Care and Support Worker(Chertsey)
Faith's Walk Healthcare services Ltd - Chertsey
£12.71 to £13.67 an hour
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Full job description Mission : To be the face of the organisation that delivers on it’s mission of providing tailor made care to our customers to enable them to continue living independently in their own homes whilst crucially supporting them do more of what matters to them whilst remaining connected in their communities. Job Title: Full time Care and Support Worker-Chertsey Just like traditional care services, the person selected for this position will be responsible for caring for the health and well-being of someone who needs companionship, home help or personal care tasks and activities which may have been caused by an operation, injury, mobility or memory issues, illness, or chronic conditions that make everyday chores more challenging. You will crucially, support our clients do more of what matters to them. You will encourage our clients to think differently about ways that they may want to be supported or make changes in their life. This may include self-care, technology, aids and adaptations, support from family, friends, being part of what is happening in the community, services and paid support. In return, we will create an environment where, you feel empowered, respected, led with compassion, bring your whole self to work, grow and apply excellence in everything that you do. As an organisation, we’re passionate about creating a future where people are supported to live well, leading active and connected lives in their communities. Working Conditions Community based role, providing care in the community to individuals in the comfort of their own home or sheltered housing accommodation.
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