Surrey County Council - Guildford, Surrey

£48,633 to £51,624 a year

PermanentFull time

We have opportunities for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team based in Guildford. The salary range for Social Workers who have successfully completed their ASYE is  £48,633 - £51,624 per annum. This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a  financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker A New Way of Working in Surrey - connecting with local communities and empowering families Surrey's is embedding the Family First Partnership and will launch our new service models in the autumn as part of our ongoing transformation of Children's Services. Working alongside colleagues from our Assessment, Family Safeguarding and Multi-Agency Partnership teams, Family Help will provide a more integrated approach to supporting children, young people and families. This means fewer handovers, stronger relationships and more coordinated support, with teams able to respond flexibly as families' needs change. As you are applying for a role within one of the services coming together to form our new Family Help service, we wanted to make you aware of these exciting developments. Joining us now means you'll have the opportunity to help shape and be part of this new way of working from the very beginning. About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our Good Ofsted judgement, which highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding services include responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect… Positive team and colleague relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and work-life balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and support for professional development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A sense of belonging and familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A focus on wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience - at least 1 year UK frontline social work experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model. Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Surrey County Council - Woking and Guildford, Surrey, Surrey

PermanentFull time

We have opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £54,464 - £57,864 per annum. This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a  financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker A New Way of Working in Surrey - connecting with local communities and empowering families Surrey's is embedding the Family First Partnership and will launch our new service models in the autumn as part of our ongoing transformation of Children's Services. Working alongside colleagues from our Assessment, Family Safeguarding and Multi-Agency Partnership teams, Family Help will provide a more integrated approach to supporting children, young people and families. This means fewer handovers, stronger relationships and more coordinated support, with teams able to respond flexibly as families' needs change. As you are applying for a role within one of the services coming together to form our new Family Help service, we wanted to make you aware of these exciting developments. Joining us now means you'll have the opportunity to help shape and be part of this new way of working from the very beginning. About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our Good Ofsted judgement, which reflects that practitioners are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding services include responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. As an Advanced Social Worker (ASW) you'll enjoy mentoring and collaborating with less experienced social workers within the team supporting their development. We aim for you to hold a reduced caseload to enable you to support effectively whilst also deputising for the Team Manager when needed. This is a great role for anyone looking to enhance their professional development and take a step towards a management position. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our staff, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect… Positive team and colleague relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and work-life balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and support for professional development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A sense of belonging and familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A focus on wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model? Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Surrey County Council - Reigate, Surrey

£49,464 to £52,864 a year

PermanentFull time

We have a great opportunity for an Advanced Social Worker to join our Children Looked After Team based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £49,464 - £52,864 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee Access to bespoke learning programmes via our dedicated Children's Services Academy to empower and enrich your practice 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Looked After Children's Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. Are you at a point in your career where you want to take on supervisory responsibility whilst utilising your skills as an experienced social worker? This role enables you to work on complex cases whilst also giving you the opportunity to progress your career through contributing and supporting managers to develop the skills and knowledge within the team, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will also have the opportunity to join Advanced Social Worker colleagues in county wide learning activities organised by the Surrey Children's Service Academy with a clear professional development pathway. As an Advanced Social Worker, you will mentor less experienced practitioners in the team and support the Team Manager by leading on some areas of practice, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will undertake more complex work, some of which you will do jointly with less experienced social workers and enable their learning. You will contribute to team plans and support the Team Manager. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer 3 application questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 30.08.2026 with interviews to follow. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Impact Futures - Wickford

ApprenticeshipFull time

Job Advert Organisation – Visiting Angels Mid Essex Apprenticeship – Adult Care Worker Level 2 Salary - £13.50 - £14.50ph Hours – Monday to Sunday – Early, Late, Weekend and Bank holiday shifts Vacancy Overview – · To provide care in accordance with current best practice, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager, and within the financial plans agreed from time-to-time. · To maintain care skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as may from time to-time be required to maintain that currency of practice. · To always put the best interests of the Clients first; and act with empathy and compassion always. · To always safeguard the Clients; and to always speak up if you think that a client is being harmed or negatively affected in some way. Main Duties – · Assist the development of the philosophy, goals and objectives for the caring function. · To attend to all care related functions of the Clients in accordance with their Person-Centred Care Plan. · To interact with the Clients in an appropriate manner; whilst always maintaining boundaries. · As much as possible, to help Clients live a life of choice; whilst always maintaining their safety, privacy and dignity. · Implement action to meet and maintain caring standards. · To support Clients in all aspects of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, dressing, feeding, etc. whilst helping them to maintain their optimum level of independence · Always follow appropriate regulations as stipulated by relevant organisations, such as the Care Quality Commission’s Fundamental Standards, the Health & Safety Executive, etc. · Participate in the development, evaluation and review of Person-Centred Care Plans. · Participate in the development of relevant policies, particularly those pertaining to the caring function. · Ensure Client’s rights are protected Other Responsibilities – · Develop effective working relationships with the other employees within Visiting Angels. · Support an open, positive and inclusive organisational culture. · Work to establish effective employer-employee relationships. · Minimise legal risks by adhering to all relevant legislation, registration requirements and best practice guidance. · Assist in the implementation of caring policies and procedures. · Assist in the maintenance of the standards as required by legislation related to the registration of Visiting Angels. · Work in a cost-effective manner; with an awareness of budgetary constraints. · Assist in solving day-to-day problematical issues which arise. · Attend Staff Meetings as scheduled and as and when required. · Assist with the orientation and induction of new employees. · Support a work atmosphere which promotes a high quality of work life. · Support and maintain a culture of performance and excellence. Experience/Knowledge – · Experience in adult residential services / care desirable · An understanding of the Care Act, CQC’s Essential Standards and other relevant standards · An understanding of the uniqueness of providing a tailored home care service Skills and Abilities – · Honest, trustworthy and reliable · Acts in an open and transparent manner · Naturally warm-natured and supportive · Empathetic and compassionate with the ability to listen to others · A ‘can do’ approach and committed to improving the quality of care · Passionate about making a difference to our client’s lives · Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support the delivery of care · Ability to form relationships with ease both with Clients and Visiting Angels employees · Client-focussed, specifically putting their needs first · Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs · Commitment to always respecting the rights of customers and to promoting their privacy, dignity and independence throughout their lives · Strong commitment to non-discriminatory care practice · Remains calm and in control in challenging situations · Exercises compliance to various requirements · Committed to safeguarding and demonstrates confidence to speak up · Ability to work without direct supervision · Keen to strive towards opportunities for personal and professional growth · Able to demonstrate a responsibility to minimising legal risks by ensuring policies/procedures and all legislative and registration requirements are adhered to Other – · Ability to travel to various locations throughout the working day · Willingness to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring service application · Flexible approach to working unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends and bank holidays · Committed to all mandatory and other relevant training, as and when required, to maintain best practice

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - St Helens

PermanentFull time

Mersey Care NHSFT is looking for outstanding candidate for this attractive permanent position as CRHT Consultant Psychiatrist to work in Mid Mersey St Helens and Knowsley CRHT which is based at the Harry Blackman House, St Helens. This role is to provide excellent clinical care to service users, clinical leadership and expertise within our highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary team. There are satellite bases across other boroughs in Warrington, Halton and Knowsley from where services are also delivered. Some outpatient clinics may be held at satellite base in Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre (KRRC) that also has Coniston Inpatient Ward (Male), Grasmere Ward (Female), Rydal Ward (Old Age) and Knowsley Recovery Team. The post holder will regularly attend the Trust-wide Tuesday morning Local Academic postgraduate (LAP) programme (Local MRCPsych teaching) currently online via Teams as part of their weekly SPA sessions. The post holder will work closely with the other consultant colleagues in CRHT and be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. They will be encouraged to purse education and experience for their professional development. The post holder will be expected to take a lead in ongoing developments in CRHT and support the Trust’s strategic aims of delivering “Perfect Care”. Mersey Care NHSFT is looking for outstanding candidate for this attractive permanent position as CRHT Consultant Psychiatrist to work in Mid Mersey St Helens and Knowsley CRHT which is based at the Harry Blackman House, St Helens. This role is to provide excellent clinical care to service users, clinical leadership and expertise within our highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary team. This will consist of patient reviews and home Visits to see urgent or emergency reviews for patients open to the team although the bulk of cases will be reviewed on site. Management of complex cases and consultative advice on patient care to other team members. Clinical leadership of team by participating in team MDTs to discuss allocations of patients and dispense the responsibilities under that Role for such patients as per the MHA Code of Practice. Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness. Liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies. Mental Health Act implementation. Oncall Rota Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working. Maintain Contemporaneous documentation electronically on patient records and also timely communications with primary care colleagues. Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out clinical assessments. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework. 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. Pleaserefer to the attached jobdescriptionand person specification for full detailsand requirementsof the role. This advert closes on Monday 10 Aug 2026

Pennine Care NHS FT - Oldham

PermanentFull time

Job description is pending Royal College approval Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to make a substantive whole time appointment to this newly established post with Oldham Mental Health Services. This post will cover the Central sector within the Oldham area. The post has been created due to the current consultant moving to another job in the trust. The Oldham general adult psychiatry service (generally for people aged 16 to 64) has been run since 2008 according to a model whereby our team of consultants are deployed as follows: Three consultants work exclusively in the community and outpatient focus areas, one working with the Early Intervention Service, and two inpatient area including Home Treatment and two A&E Liaison Team. Also one consultant in Living Well. Within this arrangement, the consultant appointed to this post will work with other sector consultants (East, West and South sector community outpatients). Main duties of the job This is a newly created post. The Consultant will cover the central sector within the Oldham area.This is an exciting time to join the Trust and there are many opportunities to contribute to the organisations' innovation and for personal development. Oldham borough has a new state of the art TMS suite. This is the only NHS provider for this service in the North West. Oldham has a very strong teaching commitment and candidates will be expected to contribute to the teaching of medical and nursing staff. There are close links to ongoing research projects such as Bright Mind, FreshSTART, Gamechange to name a few. The Consultants contribute to local service user & carer groups.The Central sector covers the areas of South and East Oldham (Chadderton; Royton and Shaw; Delph, Uppermill, Lees, Ashton Under Lyne). Patients will be seen in hospital and community clinics, at their own homes or in other clinical settings according to clinical need. Outpatient clinics are held at the Cherrywood Clinic on the Royal Oldham Hospital site and at the Werneth Primary Care Centre. Werneth Primary Care Centre is 1.5 miles from the hospital. The consultant in this post will work with the East, South and West Sector CMHTs and also with the Care Management and Review Team, which is a sub-team working across both CMHTs and which supports people with more stable but long term mental illnesses. We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: • Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. • Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance • Access to Continued Professional Development • Involvement in improvement and research activities • Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service • Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Person SpecificationMedical Degree Essential • MBChB or equivalent Desirable • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. GMC registration Essential • Full registration with GMC Desirable • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Specialisr register Essential • Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. AC status Essential • Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment S12 approval Essential • Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment Knowledge in psychiatry Essential • Excellent knowledge in adult psychiatry including knowledge and experience of a range of conditions and complex psychological problems Desirable • Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026

Barts Health NHS Trust - London

PermanentFull time

Adult Critical Care Unit Band 5 Staff Nurse – Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU) We are excited to invite applications for the Band 5 Staff Nurse post to join our world-class Adult Cardiac Critical Care Unit (ACCU) at St Bartholomew’s Hospital Heart Centre. This is a unique opportunity to rotate across three critical care units, each caring for a diverse range of patients, including: • Post-operative cardiothoracic and thoracic patients • Heart Attack Centre patients • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) patients • Vascular patients • Cancer patients We are proud to have been rated as ‘Outstanding’ in leadership by the Care Quality Commission in 2017. Your professional development is a priority for us, and we offer opportunities to undertake courses such as ILS, ALS, CALS, BSc, MSc, and even PhD programmes. We also support nurse-led research, fully backed by our Director of Research and Development. This role will involve shift patterns of long days, nights and bank holidays to meet the service requirements of the ACCU Main Duties Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate skilled evidence-based care for critically ill patients (L2 & L3). Ensuring quality care and patient safety are paramount. Support and develop colleagues by mentoring and assessing their skills. Promote practice development within Critical Care. Fulfil Local/Trust requirements in specified audit or project work. Maintain a safe working environment, complying with Health and Safety regulations, Environmental Health Act, and attending mandatory training. Provide skilled support to medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Working For Us As part of our commitment to enhancing the working lives of our staff, we provide: • Flexible working arrangements • Flexible self-rostering, including long days and night shifts, in line with our local guidelines • Childcare vouchers and family-friendly policies • An excellent pension scheme and staff benefits • career progression opportunities We are dedicated to creating a culture of continuous learning that actively supports the personal and professional growth of all team members Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment This advert closes on Thursday 13 Aug 2026

Pennine Care NHS FT - Oldham

ContractFull time

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to make a substantive whole time appointment to this newly established post with Oldham Mental Health Services. This post will cover the Central sector within the Oldham area. The post has been created due to the current consultant moving to another job in the trust. The Oldham general adult psychiatry service (generally for people aged 16 to 64) has been run since 2008 according to a model whereby our team of consultants are deployed as follows: Three consultants work exclusively in the community and outpatient focus areas, one working with the Early Intervention Service, and two inpatient area including Home Treatment and two A&E Liaison Team. Also one consultant in Living Well. Within this arrangement, the consultant appointed to this post will work with other sector consultants (East, West and South sector community outpatients). Main duties of the job This is a newly created post. The Consultant will cover the central sector within the Oldham area.This is an exciting time to join the Trust and there are many opportunities to contribute to the organisations' innovation and for personal development. Oldham borough has a new state of the art TMS suite. This is the only NHS provider for this service in the North West. Oldham has a very strong teaching commitment and candidates will be expected to contribute to the teaching of medical and nursing staff. There are close links to ongoing research projects such as Bright Mind, FreshSTART, Gamechange to name a few. The Consultants contribute to local service user & carer groups.The Central sector covers the areas of South and East Oldham (Chadderton; Royton and Shaw; Delph, Uppermill, Lees, Ashton Under Lyne). Patients will be seen in hospital and community clinics, at their own homes or in other clinical settings according to clinical need. Outpatient clinics are held at the Cherrywood Clinic on the Royal Oldham Hospital site and at the Werneth Primary Care Centre. Werneth Primary Care Centre is 1.5 miles from the hospital. The consultant in this post will work with the East, South and West Sector CMHTs and also with the Care Management and Review Team, which is a sub-team working across both CMHTs and which supports people with more stable but long term mental illnesses. We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: • Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. • Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance • Access to Continued Professional Development • Involvement in improvement and research activities • Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service • Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Person SpecificationMedical Degree Essential • MBChB or equivalent Desirable • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. GMC registration Essential • Full registration with GMC Desirable • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Specialisr register Essential • Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. AC status Essential • Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment S12 approval Essential • Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment Knowledge in psychiatry Essential • Excellent knowledge in adult psychiatry including knowledge and experience of a range of conditions and complex psychological problems Desirable • Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Aug 2026

Barts Health NHS Trust - London

PermanentFull time

Adult Critical Care Unit Band 5 Staff Nurse – Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU) We are excited to invite applications for the Band 5 Staff Nurse post to join our world-class Adult Cardiac Critical Care Unit (ACCU) at St Bartholomew’s Hospital Heart Centre. This is a unique opportunity to rotate across three critical care units, each caring for a diverse range of patients, including: • Post-operative cardiothoracic and thoracic patients • Heart Attack Centre patients • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) patients • Vascular patients • Cancer patients We are proud to have been rated as ‘Outstanding’ in leadership by the Care Quality Commission in 2017. Your professional development is a priority for us, and we offer opportunities to undertake courses such as ILS, ALS, CALS, BSc, MSc, and even PhD programmes. We also support nurse-led research, fully backed by our Director of Research and Development. This role will involve shift patterns of long days, nights and bank holidays to meet the service requirements of the ACCU Main Duties Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate skilled evidence-based care for critically ill patients (L2 & L3). Ensuring quality care and patient safety are paramount. Support and develop colleagues by mentoring and assessing their skills. Promote practice development within Critical Care. Fulfil Local/Trust requirements in specified audit or project work. Maintain a safe working environment, complying with Health and Safety regulations, Environmental Health Act, and attending mandatory training. Provide skilled support to medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Working For Us As part of our commitment to enhancing the working lives of our staff, we provide: • Flexible working arrangements • Flexible self-rostering, including long days and night shifts, in line with our local guidelines • Childcare vouchers and family-friendly policies • An excellent pension scheme and staff benefits • career progression opportunities We are dedicated to creating a culture of continuous learning that actively supports the personal and professional growth of all team members Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Aug 2026

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - St Helens

PermanentFull time

Mersey Care NHSFT is looking for outstanding candidate for this attractive permanent position as CRHT Consultant Psychiatrist to work in Mid Mersey St Helens and Knowsley CRHT which is based at the Harry Blackman House, St Helens. This role is to provide excellent clinical care to service users, clinical leadership and expertise within our highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary team. There are satellite bases across other boroughs in Warrington, Halton and Knowsley from where services are also delivered. Some outpatient clinics may be held at satellite base in Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre (KRRC) that also has Coniston Inpatient Ward (Male), Grasmere Ward (Female), Rydal Ward (Old Age) and Knowsley Recovery Team. The post holder will regularly attend the Trust-wide Tuesday morning Local Academic postgraduate (LAP) programme (Local MRCPsych teaching) currently online via Teams as part of their weekly SPA sessions. The post holder will work closely with the other consultant colleagues in CRHT and be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. They will be encouraged to purse education and experience for their professional development. The post holder will be expected to take a lead in ongoing developments in CRHT and support the Trust’s strategic aims of delivering “Perfect Care”. Mersey Care NHSFT is looking for outstanding candidate for this attractive permanent position as CRHT Consultant Psychiatrist to work in Mid Mersey St Helens and Knowsley CRHT which is based at the Harry Blackman House, St Helens. This role is to provide excellent clinical care to service users, clinical leadership and expertise within our highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary team. This will consist of patient reviews and home Visits to see urgent or emergency reviews for patients open to the team although the bulk of cases will be reviewed on site. Management of complex cases and consultative advice on patient care to other team members. Clinical leadership of team by participating in team MDTs to discuss allocations of patients and dispense the responsibilities under that Role for such patients as per the MHA Code of Practice. Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness. Liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies. Mental Health Act implementation. Oncall Rota Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working. Maintain Contemporaneous documentation electronically on patient records and also timely communications with primary care colleagues. Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out clinical assessments. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework. 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. Pleaserefer to the attached jobdescriptionand person specification for full detailsand requirementsof the role. This advert closes on Thursday 13 Aug 2026