Health Care Support Worker – Frailty Support Worker
NHS Jobs - Newcastle Emlyn
£26,813 to £27,890 a year
ContractFull time
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Midwife Practitioner - Rotation Intrapartum, Postnatal or Private Care
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust - London
£46,419 - £55,046 p.a inc HCA (Pro rata for part time)
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced band 6 Midwife who has completed their preceptorship, to join us as a rotational midwife with the options to work across intrapatum, postnatal or private care based at St Thomas Hospital. This unique and exciting opportunity will ensure all midwifery skills can be utilised and the candidate will gain exposure working as an NHS midwife in a large and successful tertiary maternity unit or within our private maternity unit, Westminster Suite. Good all round midwifery knowledge is essential for this role. Our Maternity wards consist of our High Risk Hospital Birth Centre, Our Enhanced Maternity Care Unit, Antenatal and Postnatal wards, Home from Home birthing Centre and Maternity Assessment Unit. The Westminster Private Maternity Suite contains 6 in-patient beds with additional out-patient clinic space. Midwives working on the Westminster team provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for their women, birthing people and families, allowing the midwife to practice all round holistic family centred care. The successful candidate will work closely with Obstetricians, the Maternity Practice Leaders, Matrons and the Lead Midwife for Inpatients. Advert closing: 20th September 2026 Interview date: 28th September 2026 The successful candidate will be passionate about providing a high standard of care to the women and families using our NHS and private maternity services. This post requires a flexible approach to working and the ability to assess, plan and implement care in a timely manner. You will be comfortable and adaptable working within a multidisciplinary team, to provide women with high quality care 24 hours a day. We are seeking motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 midwives who are looking to develop their career and gain experience within an NHS tertiary unit. Midwives who are compassionate, motivated and eager to learn new skills are encouraged to apply. Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. Staff at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital have opportunities for training and education developments, cycle to work scheme, sports and social club, flexible working, family and childcare support, staff psychologists, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), travel season ticket loans, salary sacrifice schemes, long service awards and plenty more activities! The successful midwife will provide high quality and effective care to women who have chosen to have either NHS or private care during their pregnancy journey, ensuring that all families are cared for compassionately and sensitively. The midwife will ensure that families are cared for appropriately in a timely manner and have individualised plans of care that are documented and agreed with the women, considering the woman's holistic, cultural and individual needs. The midwife must be flexible in his/her care of women and be aware that based on unit requirements, on occasion, his/her skills may be required in other ward areas within St Thomas' maternity unit. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details before applying for the post to assist with your application. This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026
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Assistant Psychologist | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
ContractFull time
We have an exciting vacancy for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our Step Forward Services in Liverpool. You will be joining a dedicated team and will provide care for people with complex mental health difficulties and experiences of trauma. You will be supported by an experienced MDT. It is essential to have experience as an Assistant Psychologist for this post. The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the Step Forward service by delivering effective and evidence-based psychological therapies. Under supervision and with access to relevant CPD opportunities the Assistant Psychologists will also undertake direct work with clients individually and in group settings. The Assistant Psychologists will work closely with qualified Clinical Psychology colleagues on research and audit projects and will be expected to be active members of the MDT. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. To support Clinical Psychologists undertaking psychological assessments of clients applying psychologically based psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care. To assist in the formulation and delivery of interventions involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s problems, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, in a community setting, as appropriate. Having received instruction through supervision, to provide one-to-one consultations with service users, working autonomously within the limits of this instruction and within personal competence. To use a degree of initiative and work independently with clients on planned work, and to exercise judgement based on good practice (NICE) and local operating procedures. To work with potentially distressing material in relation to service users’ personal histories and presentation, including risk to self and others. Preparing agreed assessment reports accurately in the accepted format. Where required, to assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups. In common with all professional psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties through management with CPD opportunities and self-guided learning. This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Sep 2026
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Neuro Rehab Assistant | Surrey Downs Health and Care
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Epsom
£27,106 - £28,850 Pro Rata Per Annum inc Fringe HCAS
PermanentFull time
Surrey Downs Health & Care Are you passionate about supporting people in their rehabilitation journey? Join our Integrated Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Service as a Community Neuro Rehab Assistant and make a real difference in patients’ lives. What we are looking for: · Strong written and verbal communication skills. · A proactive, compassionate approach to patient support. · Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. · Essential:Car driver with a valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business use. What you will do in this role: • Deliver neuro-rehabilitation programmes in outpatient, home, and community settings under the guidance of qualified therapists. • Support Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy interventions. • Monitor patient progress and contribute to therapy planning within agreed guidelines. What we offer: • Be part of a supportive, dynamic team committed to patient-centred care. • Opportunities for training and professional development. • Professional support and supervision from experienced specialists. • Join a dedicated team making a difference in patients' lives. Apply now and help us deliver high-quality neurorehabilitation in the community! • Support neuro-rehabilitation by implementing therapy programmes devised by the lead therapist • Manage your own patient caseload, assessing and treating patients, and monitoring their progress. • Assist in patient assessments, gathering relevant information, and adapting treatment plans under therapist guidance. • Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient care planning and discharge processes. 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, St George's, University Hospitals NHS Trust. • Surrey Council County 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. • To carry out basic assessments of patients’ needs as directed by Qualified Clinicians • To carry out mobility and transfer assessments for specific pieces of equipment as requested by therapy or nursing staff and report back to qualified member of the team regarding the need for further input. • To be able to identify more complex issues that need assessment by qualified clinician. • To implement therapy programmes (as prescribed by the OT or PT) both to individuals and provide feedback to therapists. • To carry out programmes devised by therapists using a range of techniques which the post holder has been deemed competent to do. • To review patient progress and provide feedback at all stages of patients progress in caseload discussions. • To work jointly with clinicians in cases which are complex and may require physical moving and handling as part of their rehabilitation. • To be responsible for assessing and managing clinical risk in relation own caseload, seeking guidance where appropriate. • Will not attempt any procedure without appropriate training and being deemed as competent to carry it out • To contribute to the evaluations of therapeutic interventions including planning discharge: • To set/ review SMART goals with patients, adapting them as the patient progresses. • To be able to monitor progress with appropriate outcome measures, adjusting treatment as appropriate. • To be able to prioritise work - load: • To plan day-to-day workload. • To be able to identify factors involved in making decisions with regard to prioritisation. • To be able to prioritise the referrals to rehabilitation assistants on a daily basis. • To provide support to clients, their carers, and other professionals involved in a patients care journey: • To use listening skills and be aware of the issues and of how to respond to questions and anxieties. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills, especially when a patient has barriers to understanding. • To liaise with family, carers or other involved with a patients care in order to teach exercise programmes for them to supervise. • To participate in the multi-disciplinary team within the Dorking Primary care Network Service. • 7. To adhere to organisational standards for documentation / writing notes: • To maintain timely patient progress notes on EMIS / Systm1 • To abide by the record keeping standards of SDHC • To be involved in service projects and developments • To contribute to and support any projects for improving the Community Therapy service. • To keep clinical skills updated by attending study days and training. • To maintain personal and professional development • To take part in CPD • Attend in-service training above. • To participate in SDHC’s appraisal scheme and formulate a personal development plan. • To participate in Clinical supervision. • To fulfil any specific tasks as requested by the Team Leader or other therapist • To maintain complete confidentiality of all information concerning patients that may be known or acquired in the course of work as per SDHC policy. • To adhere to all policies and procedures of the Community Therapy Service. Please refer to the Job description and Person specification for more details This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026
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Operational Lead - Pembridge Specialist Palliative Care Service
NHS Jobs - London
£66,274 to £73,496 a year
PermanentFull time
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
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Community Palliative Care Nurse Specialist, Band 6
NHS Jobs - Gloucester
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
We are looking for someone who: - Is a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. - Has significant post-registration experience, ideally within palliative care, oncology, community nursing or a related specialty. - Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Is confident working autonomously whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team. - Is someone who has critical thinking skills, uses initiative and is keen to stretch themselves each day. - Has a compassionate, patient-centred approach to care. - Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for community visits. Additional Contact Details Andrea Newing, Becky Cullis & Gillian Bennett 0300 4225370
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Head of Primary Care Commissioning and Shared Services (POD)
NHS Jobs - Wolverhampton
£79,504 to £91,609 a year
PermanentFull time
The post holder will lead the West Midlands primary care commissioning and shared services function to ensure that work streams and programmes are planned and carried out effectively on behalf of all West Midlands ICBs and to support the ICBs in delivering their delegated primary care commissioning responsibilities from NHSE. The function includes: secondary care dental commissioning, GP estates, GMAST, pharmacy including Pharmacy Services Regulations Committee, optometry, clinical advisors, and centralised PMO support across the West Midlands. The shared services function is hosted by the Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull ICB cluster on behalf of all West Midlands ICBs. As such, the postholder will be required to support and contribute to broader primary care transformation; meet regularly with each ICB cluster to agree and review plans and priorities; and provide assurance and reporting through ICB specific and collective governance routes as agreed. The postholder will be expected to be a part of each clusters formal governance arrangements attending appropriate commissioning committees at all three clusters and adhere to each clusters working measures, as above. In addition they will be expected to report to a joint governance group which will cover all three clusters across the West Midlands region and account for the delivery of all hosted services. The post holder will lead the provision of an efficient, effective, and high quality, professional and well co-ordinated procurement and contract management service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements for primary care ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation. This role will need to contribute to the strategic commissioning agenda across the Chief Strategy Officers directorate and will need to work across all four sub functions. The post holder will deputise for the Deputy Chir Officer Primary Care and Associate Director of Primary Care as required and also report directly to each clusters Primary Care Directors on a regular basis. The post holder will support the Directors of Primary Care in each ICB cluster in discharging delegated responsibilities for general medical, community pharmacy, optometry and dental services. In carrying out your role, at least one of the agreed strategic anchors should be at the core of everything you do: Commissioning for Value and Outcomes Accelerating Neighbourhood Health at Pace Making the Best Use of Digital Solutions in our Pathways Financial Discipline / 2% Productivity Advancing Health Equity Integrated Partnership The post holder will be accountable for: Senior leadership and oversight for the provision of an efficient, effective, high quality, professional and well-coordinated contract management, commissioning and performance function for primary care, that meets all statutory and regulatory requirements and ensures that national priorities are delivered, and corporate objectives of all West Midlands ICBs met. Senior leadership and line/operational management support for the Primary Care Commissioning POD/GMAST Team, in line with organisational policies and procedures and ensuring that work programmes are planned and carried out effectively for all functions, providing resilience where necessary. Work closely with colleagues to ensure a whole system approach to effective surveillance of POD delivery, including identifying concerns with performance and quality of patient services, identifying improvement opportunities, providing support as required in conjunction with ICB colleagues and overseeing and managing where there are concerns with the performance and quality of services delivered. Subject matter expertise in POD commissioning and contracting, including on emerging contract vehicles and requirements, acting as a point of contact expert for providers, colleagues, patients and other stakeholders. Responsible for supporting the ICBs in their delivery of commissioning and contracting functions for primary care, interfacing with colleagues and governance arrangements in all ICB clusters. A copy of the full job description is attached
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Sister/Charge Nurse in Emergency Care, Band 6
NHS Jobs - Gloucester
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
KEY RESULT AREAS Safety Deliver the outcomes and measures for patient safety as identified in the Trusts for the Emergency Department, ensuring that day to day delivery is timely and safe, supporting the organisation to meet the corporate agenda; for example, Care Quality Commission and legislation. To facilitate complex care, discharge or patient care issues or complaints using analytical skills to problem solve and find solutions to ensure best practice and best patient care outcomes are achieved. Be responsible for ensuring compliance with all NMC professional codes both personally and for the nursing team. Act as a role model for nurses within the department, promoting and demonstrating the standards of care expected. Contribute to nursing teams utilising shared governance to continuously improve standards. Provide an integral role to ensure the management and prevention of hospital-acquired infection in liaison with Infection Control Team and governmental standards. Ensure clinical governance agenda encompasses continual quality improvement that focuses on reducing risk and developing efficiency and quality in care. Protect and enhance the Trust high standard of reputation. This will involve reporting to the Matron any investigations and resolutions of patient complaints Quality/Patient Experience To support the organisation in meeting the quality agenda and embedding it into practice including: Public, patient involvement Recruitment and Retention Infection prevention and control Hospital Cleanliness Care Bundles Care of Learning disabilities patients in the area of specialty Tissue Viability Medicines Management Safe environment for patients, staff and visitors Patient Dependency Nutritional Screening Slips, Trips and Falls Safeguarding Agenda for Vulnerable Adults and Children Safety Thermometers Undertake inspections/audits of clinical areas in order to maintain standards. Utilise complaints as a resource from which to improve. Improve the patient experience. Provide support to patients relatives, carers and staff in the delivery of nursing care. Lead, inspire and coordinate by motivation, the development and implementation of nursing and midwifery care standards, encompassing the Essence of Care philosophy, against recognised best practice, facilitating continuous review, benchmarking and improvement. The role consists of working across both Emergency departments IN Gloucester and Cheltenham. Please see JD and PS separate
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