Ambulance Care Assistant - Hampshire | South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust - Eastleigh, Basingstoke and Portsmouth
£25,760 - £27,476 pro rata, per annum
PermanentFull time
Ambulance Care Assistants Roles in Hampshire Do you have the compassion to reassure a patient living with dementia on their way to a hospital appointment? Can you stay calm and focused when traffic threatens to delay your next collection? Are you resilient enough to support someone coping with a life-limiting illness? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our team. OurAmbulance Care Assistantsplay a vital role in patient care, ensuring every journey is safe, comfortable, and dignified. You’ll provide support and reassurance to patients travelling to and from hospital appointments, treating everyone with kindness and empathy. This is a hands-on role that involves: • Driving patients safely across Hampshire • Assisting with mobility, including lifting and helping patients into vehicles • Delivering exceptional care and customer service You don’t need a medical background—just a genuine desire to help people, excellent communication skills, and patience. Physical fitness is essential, as lifting and moving patients is a key part of the role. If you’re ready for a rewarding challenge and want to make a real difference every day,apply now and join our trusted team. The Role: • Taking patients to and from their medical appointments and treating them with dignity. • Moving and lifting patients who need help. • Driving a long wheel-base vehicle with manual transmission. • Shift Work. You’ll work a variety of shifts from 0530-midnight, both on your own and with a colleague. • Full time role is 37.5 hours a week. The Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) role is a gateway into the Ambulance Service. People who join as an ACA can go on to be Team Leaders or Managers within their area or move to work in the frontline teams or one of the many supports and corporate teams. Benefits We Offer: • Full training and a range of courses which you can book locally. • Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time). • Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme. • Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS. • Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team. • NHS Discounts in over 200 + stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more. • Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest). At South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), every role contributes to helping people when they need us most. Whether delivering frontline care, supporting our Emergency Operations Centres, or working in corporate and support services, your work makes a meaningful difference every day. Our values of Caring, Professional and Honestguide everything we do. We care for our patients, communities and each other, act professionally with pride and a commitment to excellence, and work honestly, building trust through openness, integrity and respect. We offer a range of learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support, flexible working where service needs allow, membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, and a variety of staff benefits. We also work in partnership with our recognised trade unions, Unison, Unite GMB and RCN, which provide members with workplace support, representation and advice. SCAS is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are valued for who they are, and have opportunities to grow and succeed. Join SCAS and help us deliver exceptional care when it matters most. This is going to be a competitive process and we strongly advise you to review the following link with detailed instructions on How to apply for the role It is important that you read the job description and person specification for the role before completing your application, both of which are attached. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • The post holder will be expected to plan their journeys, taking into account patient appointment timings along with the routes they should take, to ensure an efficient and effective service. • To drive vehicles carefully with every consideration being given to the passenger, any equipment, the vehicle itself, other road users and to comply with Road Traffic Legislation. • The post holder is required to undertake daily vehicle checks to ensure that the ambulance vehicle is roadworthy; these checks shall include for example, Oil, Water, Fuel, Tyre Pressure and tread condition, Lights, Warning Devices etc. • To enter any vehicle defects into the vehicle defect book and record on any computerised system as required in accordance with Polices and Procedures. • To administer ‘ambulance nursing’ to an appropriate skill level in accordance with training received. This will include the administration of Oxygen in accordance with prescribed/clinical guidelines. • To manoeuvre patients into ambulance vehicles using either the patients wheelchair or the vehicle equipment such as stretcher, wheelchair, carry chairs and secure both patient and equipment within the vehicle using the appropriate equipment as per training received. • To have the physical ability to use the Moving Patient equipment provided; this will include the use of all types of carrying equipment such as chairs, stretchers lifting aids etc.. This will require to risk assess the best way to undertake moving of patients taking into consideration their needs, both medical and cultural needs. • To promote and maintain good internal and external communications links with patients, colleagues and associated services and health service colleagues to provide an efficient and effective service to the patient and customer. • To operate any communication system supplied /fitted / operated by the Trust in accordance with its Policies and Procedures. • To participate in the PTS Rota relating to the covering of shifts and duties as required / directed. • To undertake and complete appropriate induction and core skill training as required to facilitate the correct level of care to the patients whilst in the care of the post holder, First Aid at Work, Core Driving, Conflict Management, Manual Handling, Child Protection, Health and Safety etc. • To undertake all training as required by the Trust, to include core update training. • To wear Personal Protective Equipment (Uniform etc) as supplied by the Trust. This equipment should be kept clean and tidy and worn to the required standard in accordance with the Trust’s Policies and Procedures. • The post holder will be responsible for recording information accurately using either computerised systems or hard copy as required and submit in a timely manner. • To accurately complete any administration information and documentation as required and ensure that it is submitted in accordance with current Standard Operation Procedures and Trust Policies and Procedures. • To complete any incident reporting paperwork to include injury to patient, self or vehicle in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures. • To comply with all the Trust’s Policy’s and Procedures. • To participate in the Trust’s response to major incidents and any such duties as directed. • To undertake any such operational duties that may be required in order to assist in the provision of a quality service in line with the Trust’s contractual obligations • To work with and to the standards set within the Ambulance Competency Framework culminating in the Trust’s appraisal scheme and associated continual professional development Applicants must be able to complete an interview, and you will need to undertake a pre-employment fitness assessment. Applicants who do not demonstrate how they meet the Person Specification within their application will not be shortlisted. Please ensure you demonstrate how you already embrace our values in your current/previous employments or educational settings within your application. Your supporting information is your chance to articulate why you want to work within the Ambulance Care Assistant role, and why we should be shortlisting you. We’re aiming for a quick turnaround on interviews and fitness assessments. Our goal is to keep the process smooth and efficient, ensuring candidates have all the information they need and everything runs seamlessly. If successful you will join our waitlist where we will start completing your Pre-Employment Checks. Once you meet minimum checks required, we will be in contact with you to book you onto the next available course. If you are not successful for this opportunity, there are no deferral options available. Station availability: Whilst we will endeavour to place you at your preferred station, location is subject to vacancies being available and the needs of the service at that time. This vacancy is for candidates who currently have the Right to Work in the UK (do not require a visa) as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Please see the additional information document attached to the advert for more information. Top tips: • Review all person specifications both essential & desirable. • Fully consider the job you are applying for; what skills/abilities you have to offer, working in a front-line operational setting is extremely rewarding but it can also be both physically and mentally challenging. • Demonstrate your work journey and why this is the right next step for you. • Carefully review your application before submitting. We are expecting this programme to be very popular and due to the limited spaces available we may close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Staff Nurse - Acute Neurology Unit | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Salford
£32,073 - £39,043 pro-rata
PermanentPart time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated registered nurse to join our regional Acute Neurology Unit (ANU). ANU is a 30 bedded ward delivering care to patients with a range of neurological conditions for example Parkinson's disease and Epilepsy. The team has a multi-disciplinary focus in order to ensure that patients are supported throughout their inpatient stay. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated adult nurse with a passion for delivering high standards of care. The Unit receives patients from throughout the Greater Manchester region, accepting transfers in and out and therefore excellent communication skills are essential. You'll join a supportive ward environment, benefiting from a diverse and collaborative Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and a dedicated preceptorship program. Your role will involve: • Exceptional Communication:Showcasing your excellent interpersonal skills, building rapport and fostering trust • A Commitment to Excellence:Delivering outstanding standards of care, striving for the best outcomes for every patient • Teamwork at its Finest:Collaborating effectively with all members of the MDT, contributing to a shared goal of patient well-being • Empathetic Care:Demonstrating a deep level of compassion for patients and their families during their time of need The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse in the UK. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role. The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/ This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026
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Dementia Care Clinical Specialist | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Norwich
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
ContractPart time
Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity to 26 April 2027. We are seeking a person who enjoys working with people living with dementia and who values the importance of person-centered care, for a fixed term contract for 10 months. Secondments may be available for internal candidates with the agreement of your manager. The Dementia Support Service is a well-respected, supportive and hardworking team of support workers, nurses and occupational therapists who are dedicated to optimising the care of in-patients with dementia and enabling best outcomes for them at the point of discharge. As a dementia specialist practitioner your focus will be on providing specialist assessment and care planning for patients who present with complex needs, along with interventions to enable engagement in care. You will promote person centered approaches, working collaboratively with patients, their families/carers and staff. This is an exciting and rewarding post which rarely becomes available. We look forward to applications from people who take pride in their work and are passionate about putting the needs of people living with Dementia at the centre of their care. If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported. On a daily basis you will see in-patients referred to the team across different specialties in the hospital and will be expected to prioritise your caseload as well as that of the Dementia Support Workers. You will undertake specialist dementia needs assessments and care planning to enable a unified, person-centered approach to optimize care, working alongside families/carers and staff. This role requires a creative approach to problem solving, and the proactive provision of interventions and reasonable adjustments to maintain skills, engagement in care and best outcomes. You will be working independently as well as working alongside the dementia support team and many teams. A thorough induction and regular supervision will be provided. This post is fixed term, 18 hours per week Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: • Flexible working hours • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service • Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site • Discounted gym memberships • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support • On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane • On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane • Support in career development • Flexible staff bank • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics • To manage a specified case load of patients, providing information and support, to enable patients to make informed choices about their care and understand the rational of investigations and treatments. • To work closely with the Consultants, medical and nursing staff, multi-disciplinary team and Heads of Department within the Directorate. • To ensure that patients are seen within recommended time scales and targets where these are in place. • To visit inpatients as appropriate to ensure continuity of care and to give advice/ support. • To accept referrals from medical/nursing staff both within and outside the Trust, of newly diagnosed and existing patients • To periodically review caseload and to discharge patients appropriately within divisional guidelines • To respond to telephone enquiries and co-ordinate admission or changes in appointment dates as warranted by the patient’s clinical condition, including operation of a telephone helpline for the relevant speciality if required. • To undertake a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s symptoms and in liaison with the Medical team organise investigations as required. • To supply and/or administer medication according to Patient Group Directions or in accordance with the Trust’s Prescribing Policy for registered nurse prescribers. • To monitor the effectiveness and efficacy of treatments/drug therapy and implement any changes necessary. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2233 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. This advert closes on Friday 25 Sep 2026
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Maternity Care Assistant - Fetal Medicine | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Cambridge
£25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata
PermanentPart time
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated MCA to gain experience in a busy tertiary Fetal Medicine Unit at a leading teaching hospital. As a specialist MCA dealing with complicated fetal issues, you will work alongside midwives, assist consultants and the Multidisciplinary Team. You will be responsible for supporting the women and their families during their visits and procedures. This is an opportunity to learn new skills and be part of a specialist team. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role. Good organisational skills and IT literacy will be required as you will be assisting with administrative tasks for patient flow through the department and data management. You will be recruited at Band 2 if you have not yet completed CUH HCSW induction which includes completion of the Care Certificate and Competencies. Once completed you will move up to Band 3. If you are currently working in a support worker role and have therefore completed these, you will be recruited as Band 3 Please note you will be required to undertake a Functional Skills Test as part of your interview assessment. You will need to pass this in order to proceed to a Conditional Offer. This is applicable if you are not currently working as a Support worker at CUH. • A kind, compassionate, sensitive, and empathetic worker who demonstrates attitudes and behaviours that promote and support a positive experience for women attending the fetal medicine department. • An effective communicator, with women and their families, all members of the fetal medicine team, and the wider maternity and CUH team • Clinical Duties and Responsibilitie • Demonstrate CUH values and behaviours, ‘Safe, Kind and Excellent’ at all times. • Provide compassionate care for women and their families at the point of contact, and throughout their attendance at the fetal medicine department. • Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal care to women, which is respectful and protects women’s dignity and privacy. • Be an advocate for women. • Act as chaperone for women, midwives, and consultants during sensitive examinations. • Accurately and promptly carrying out delegated tasks, as directed by the Consultant and Midwife. • To be trained to assist consultants when sterile invasive procedure is being performed. To be trained and be proficient in the use of software Astraia for recording scan measurements and information. • Be an effective member of the team when emergency situations occur, under the instruction and supervision of the Registered Midwife. • Provide administrative support to midwives and receptionist and database management. Come Nurse with us… Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? • Our values and reputation for outstanding care • Opportunities to experience a range of specialities • Career and development opportunities • Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team • Research experience and opportunities • Lovely location and quality of life Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. · In order to start in this role as a Band 3 there is a requirement that the National Care certificate (NCC) has been completed alongside a practical/ in -person competency booklet. Successful candidates that are unable to evidence completion of these requirements will start in the role at a Band 2 and therefore will not be eligible for sponsorship. Successful candidates that are able to provide this evidence may be permitted to commence at a Band 3. Starting salary and eligibility for sponsorship, if requested, will be considered at conditional offer. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 21st September 2026 or once this vacancy reaches 50 applications Interviews are due to be held on 28th September 2026. All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback. In line with Home Office guidance, please note thatCUH is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. The position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship and includes a mandatory 12-week training period. As a result, we cannot accept applications from individuals who do not have the right to work in the UK or who have less than 6 months remaining on their visafrom the proposed start date. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026
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Health Care Assistant - Surgical Assessment Unit | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST - London
£31,554 - £33,270 pa inclusive
PermanentPart time
Are you a compassionate, motivated Healthcare Assistant looking for an exciting new challenge? We are looking for enthusiasticBand 3 Healthcare Assistantsto join ourbrand-new Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU)atCharing Cross Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team and play a key role in shaping and developing a modern service from day one. We have5 full-time and 1 part-time positionavailable and would love to hear from motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care to patients requiring rapid surgical assessment, treatment, diagnostics and same-day emergency care. The new unit has been designed to improve patient experience, reduce delays and ensure patients receive the right care at the right time from dedicated surgical specialists. The Surgical Assessment Unit is a dedicated 24-hour service providing assessment, investigation and treatment for patients with acute surgical conditions who require short-term observation and management. The unit works closely with surgical teams across General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Breast Surgery, Orthopaedics and Plastics to deliver timely, patient-centred care. As one of our Healthcare Assistants, you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their assessment and treatment journey. • Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses. • Assist patients with activities of daily living, personal care and comfort. • Record and report clinical observations, escalating concerns appropriately. • Support patient admissions, transfers and discharges. • Assist with specimen collection and basic clinical duties within your competency. • Undertake cannulation and phlebotomy. • Maintain accurate documentation and patient records. • Help create a safe, clean and welcoming clinical environment. • Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team. • Contribute to delivering an outstanding patient experience. At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026
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Speech and Language Therapist | East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridgeshire)
East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust - Cambridge
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro-rata
PermanentFull time
Are you passionate, people‑focused and ready to make a difference? We’re looking for a motivated Speech & Language Therapist to join our outstanding, dynamic and supportive service. We value our staff and are committed to improving the lives of the children we work with. Whether you’re newly qualified or building early experience, this is your chance to grow your skills while making an impact every day. You’ll work with a varied caseload, building relationships with children and families. You’ll use evidence‑based approaches, but also bring empathy, curiosity and creativity to every session. You won’t be doing this alone; colleagues will check in, cheer you on and share their expertise. We’re committed to your development, offering regular supervision, protected CPD time and opportunities to explore specialisms. To succeed you will be curious, flexible and have a passion for delivering needs-led, evidence-based speech and language therapy. The ability to work in a team and have a flexible approach to patient and service needs is essential. **Please note that remote interviews willnotbe possible as these interviewsinclude observations of you in a clinical interaction with a child and parent** Why not click on the link to the Job Description and find out more about the role. We look forward to receiving your application! Should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right toclosethis vacancy at any point after 22nd September 2026 The post holder will be responsible for the independent management of a clinical caseload of children in community clinics and mainstream schools in the Cambridgeshire area. The client group is children who have a range of difficulties in understanding and/or using speech and language. S/he will work independently with access to more senior colleagues as needed. A typical day involves: • Speak to families about their child's needs • Organising your time to independently manage a busy caseload • Planning sessions • Seeing children for assessment and therapy in schools, clinic and early years settings • Note-writing • Accessing supervision and support • Reflecting on clinical practice Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey. If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development. Main Duties and Responsibilities To independently manage a caseload of pre-school and school age children who have speech, language and communication difficulties. To undertake a range of assessments, both standardised and non-standardised, taking account of medical, social and educational factors, in order to make a differential diagnosis To plan, deliver and evaluate intervention following professional guidelines and agreed service standards As part of that process, to be able to plan appropriate long term and short-term goals working towards discharge To undertake administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes and provision of written reports, following service standards To ensure that all work is carried out in close collaboration with all those involved in children’s care so that the approach to intervention and support is co-ordinated and comprehensive To identify when there is a need for a second opinion, referring to senior colleagues or SLT specialists as appropriate To make onward referral as appropriate To identify any variations to service delivery or demands and inform the Locality Co-ordinator and Area & Clinical Lead of the likely impact on the service Policy & service development To contribute towards policy, clinical governance and service development through discussion and involvement in projects as appropriate To be familiar with local and national standards and to work in line with these To ensure that parents/carers are aware of the standards they should expect from the speech and language therapy service Communication To ensure effective communication of complex condition-related information to parents/carers regarding the assessment process, assessment findings and planned intervention, including engagement of parents/carers in intervention To ensure children are involved in goal setting and decision making around their own care as appropriate to their age, developmental level and language skills To ensure parents/carers are involved in decision making around their child’s care including discharge from the service To liaise effectively and work in partnership with other professionals (particularly teachers and teaching assistants), including the development of shared goals for intervention To write reports on children, in line with service standards, including contributions to statutory assessment To offer advice to others concerning support for individual children To actively contribute to case conferences/ review meetings for children on the caseload To recognise how and when information may be shared within the bounds of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act To attend SLT team meetings, actively contributing as appropriate Contribute to the Trust’s internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation Contribute to the Trust’s external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of Trust’s services. Patient and Public Engagement To contribute to ensuring that the Trust’s responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements Training To participate in training other professionals/ parents as appropriate To identify training needs in the multi-disciplinary team needed to support the care of children on the caseload To attend all Trust mandatory training People Management To supervise SLT assistants/ teaching assistants/volunteers as appropriate To mentor newly qualified SLTs providing support and contributing to induction with guidance from more senior colleagues To offer observation sessions for SLT students as agreed with the supervising therapist Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process Research & Development Activity To maintain and update skills and knowledge in relevant areas To develop and monitor own clinical expertise in specialist area through planned CPD To participate in service audit and projects as agreed with the Service Lead To actively reflect on practice with peers and more senior colleagues to promote professional development and evidence-based decision making To be advised on developments in current practice by more senior colleagues Clinical and Practice Governance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with HCPC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team. Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team. This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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PA support required for older lady with home care in Worsley AC-SC-001
Blue Sky Brokers - M28 3RF
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Role PA support required for older lady with home care in Worsley AC-SC-001 Job Description I need support with showering and personal care in the morning and in the evening (I have a wet room), I need support getting dressed and coming downstairs in the morning (I have a stairlift) and I need support with breakfast and medication. I need support with a late lunch/evening meal, and in the evening I will need support to get back upstairs, changed for bed and the house being left securely for the night. Contract Type Part Time Permanent Roles and Responsibilities We are looking for a compassionate PA who can provide practical support while helping her to remain comfortable, independent and safe in her own home. Support will include: Morning personal care, including showering in her wet room. Helping her to get dressed and safely come downstairs using her stairlift. Preparing breakfast. Supporting with medication. Providing support with a late lunch/evening meal. Evening personal care and showering as required. Helping her get upstairs using the stairlift. Supporting her to change into nightwear and get ready for bed. Ensuring the home is left safe and secure for the night. About Me A lovely lady, born and bred in Walkden, is looking for a kind, patient and reliable Personal Assistant to support her in her own home. She has lived in her current home for many years, where she previously shared her life with her late husband. Family is incredibly important to her, and she has many fond memories of family life, including holidays touring Wales and the Lake District in their caravan and spending time with her grandchildren. She has had a varied and interesting working life. After leaving school, she worked on a local farm, where she particularly enjoyed caring for the animals, collecting eggs and milking cows. She later worked as a machinist in a factory, a profession she continued for most of her working life. She has always enjoyed keeping busy and spending time with her family. Her sight has deteriorated, meaning she is no longer able to enjoy reading as she once did, but she likes listening to and watching television programmes, including Call the Midwife and Coronation Street. Other Relevant Information The person we are looking for If you are a caring person who takes pride in making a positive difference to someone's day, this could be a rewarding role for you. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who will help her feel respected, cared for, safe and comfortable in her own home.
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Staff Nurse - Acute Neurology Unit | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Salford
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
PermanentPart time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated registered nurse with post registration experience to join our regional Acute Neurology Unit (ANU). ANU is a 30 bedded ward delivering care to patients with a range of neurological conditions for example Parkinson's disease and Epilepsy. The team has a multi-disciplinary focus in order to ensure that patients are supported throughout their inpatient stay. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated adult nurse with a passion for delivering high standards of care. The Unit receives patients from throughout the Greater Manchester region, accepting transfers in and out and therefore excellent communication skills are essential. You'll join a supportive ward environment, benefiting from a diverse and collaborative Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and a dedicated preceptorship program. Your role will involve: • Exceptional Communication:Showcasing your excellent interpersonal skills, building rapport and fostering trust • A Commitment to Excellence:Delivering outstanding standards of care, striving for the best outcomes for every patient • Teamwork at its Finest:Collaborating effectively with all members of the MDT, contributing to a shared goal of patient well-being • Empathetic Care:Demonstrating a deep level of compassion for patients and their families during their time of need The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse in the UK. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role. The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/ This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026
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Healthcare Assistant - Children's Unit | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Tameside & Glossop NHS FT - Ashton-Under-Lyne
£25,272 per annum
PermanentPart time
Healthcare Assistant - Children's Unit: Part time (23.5 hours) Paediatric services are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants We are a purpose built unit that provides both inpatient and day patient care, for children and young people up to 16 years old and support them through transition to adults. We care for a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. Our aim is for you to join us in providing the highest possible standards of holistic family centred care. The unit prides itself on working collaboratively with the MDT. Paediatric Services at Tameside are a committed and proactive team comprising of: • Children’s Inpatient and Day Case • Children’s Out patient • Children’s Community Nursing Team • Children’s Observation and Assessment Ward • Children’s Safeguarding Team • Children’s Specialist Nurses in Diabetes and Epilepsy • Children’s ED with APNP support Assist and support registered nursing staff in terms of personal care or treatments to be carried out. Report on general condition / appearance of patients to the nurse in charge. Maintain good standards of department housekeeping under the direction of the nurse in charge, including cleaning of the treatment areas and equipment, cleaning of storage shelves and cupboards, safe disposal of linen and soiled linen, and assisting with the maintenance of stock levels. Make the Lead Nurse aware of any problems or worries in relation to work Assist with daily hygiene needs of patients and unit requirements. Participate, under direction with patient’s meals/beverages and special diets and in disturbing patient’s meals and beverages. Maintain high standard of personal contact and communication with patients, and relatives. Participate in giving out bedpans / urinals. Document any observations made or care delivered in the patients notes in a legible, accurate and appropriate manner, with due consideration for confidentiality issues and legal implications. This does not need to be countersigned by a registered nurses, but should be brought to the attention of the nurse caring for the patient. This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: • Compassion • Accountability • Respect • Excellence We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunatelynot eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Lead Transition Nurse | East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridgeshire)
East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust - Bedford
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro-rata
PermanentPart time
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Transition Nurse Specialist to lead and coordinate care for young people moving from children's to adult services. Working across health, social care, education and community partners, you will ensure seamless, person-centred transitions that support independence, self-management and positive long-term health outcomes. You will manage a specialist caseload of young people with complex needs, act as a key point of contact for families and professionals, and provide expert assessment, care coordination and clinical leadership. The role offers the opportunity to influence service development, reduce health inequalities, improve patient experience and deliver education and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse with excellent communication, leadership and partnership-working skills who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people as they transition into adult services. "(Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 22/09/2026)" Coordinating complex transition pathways across multiple agencies and services. Providing specialist assessment, care planning and case management. Supporting young people and families to develop confidence, independence and self-management skills. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care. Leading service improvement, education, audit and quality initiatives. Promoting safeguarding, patient advocacy and equitable access to services. This role involves working across a range of acute, community and educational settings, with regular travel required across the locality. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey. If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development. Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details. If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible. Clinical Leadership and Care Coordination Provide professional and clinical leadership for the Transition Service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care. Lead and coordinate complex transition pathways across children's and adult health services, social care, education, community services and voluntary sector partners. Act as the named Transition Coordinator and primary point of contact for children, young people, families, carers and professionals throughout the transition journey. Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with complex physical, developmental and psychosocial needs. Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop personalised transition plans that support independence, self-management and achievement of agreed outcomes. Monitor progress throughout the transition process and ensure timely escalation of concerns or emerging risks. Specialist Practice Undertake highly complex assessments involving clinical, psychological, social and environmental factors. Exercise advanced clinical judgement and autonomous decision-making in the planning and delivery of care. Provide specialist advice and consultancy regarding transition planning, complex case management and best practice. Act as a specialist resource in safeguarding, ensuring concerns are recognised, escalated and managed appropriately. Ensure Mental Capacity Act principles, consent processes, advocacy and safeguarding responsibilities are embedded within practice. Partnership Working Develop and maintain effective relationships with multidisciplinary, multi-agency and cross-sector partners. Chair and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences and complex care-planning forums. Facilitate effective communication between children's and adult services to ensure continuity of care. Support integrated working across acute, community, primary care, social care and education settings. Education and Development Provide education, coaching and support to young people, families and carers to enhance knowledge, confidence and self-management skills. Design and deliver specialist training programmes for healthcare professionals and partner organisations. Support workforce development through supervision, mentorship, preceptorship and education of students and staff. Maintain expert knowledge of transition policy, legislation, professional standards and evidence-based practice. Service Development and Quality Improvement Lead and contribute to service improvement initiatives, audit, research and evaluation activities. Monitor transition outcomes and use data to improve service quality, patient experience and clinical outcomes. Identify service gaps, health inequalities and opportunities for pathway redesign and innovation. Contribute to the development of policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures and integrated care pathways. Support business planning, workforce development and delivery of Trust and Integrated Care System priorities. Governance and Information Management Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records. Ensure compliance with Information Governance, GDPR, professional standards and Trust policies. Analyse activity, performance and outcome data to support clinical governance and service improvement. Report and manage incidents, complaints, risks and safeguarding concerns appropriately. Resources and Professional Responsibilities Ensure the safe and effective use of equipment and resources. Promote cost-effective use of financial and physical resources. Plan and manage a complex workload, balancing competing priorities and service demands. Travel across healthcare, community and educational settings as required to support service delivery. Undertake any other duties consistent with the grading and responsibilities of the post. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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