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Senior Clinical Fellow | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£55,355 Per annum plus £2,162 London weighting
ContractFull time
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) post based at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust's Plastic Surgery Department. The department is a busy and dynamic unit that provides care both for the local population in North Central London and to a much larger network around North London, and the home counties. This post is a 6 month fixed term post. In addition to the Royal Free Hospital, the trust manages Plastic Surgery services in the following locations: Mount Vernon Hospital Watford General Hospital St Albans City Hospital Barnet General Hospital Services are also provided at the following Hospital sites: Hillingdon Luton & Dunstable Whittington University College Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Harefield Northwick Park Chase Farm The service is configured such that inpatient work, day case work involving general anaesthetic and specialist outpatient services are generally delivered from the Royal Free Hospital. At each ‘spoke’ in the network there are a combination of general outpatient services, operating under local anaesthetic and in some cases clinical partnerships with consultants in other specialties for joint operating. Clinical responsibilities: • The post-holder will undertake Plastic Surgery clinics and provide care for patients with a wide range of plastic surgical conditions. • The post-holder will work at SpR level. They will be expected to undertake appropriate surgery and assist in the operating theatre, take part in ward rounds and assist in outpatient Plastic clinics, as directed by the Consultants. • The successful applicant will engage fully and proactively in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, and the Trusts clinical governance systems. • Support infection prevention & control and antimicrobial stewardship activities. • Participate in laboratory and clinical audit. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. This advert closes on Thursday 17 Sep 2026
Added on 3 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Audiologist | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust - Canterbury
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
ContractPart time
Band 6 Senior Audiologist Acute Audiology East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust An exciting opportunity has arisen within the East Kent Surgical Acute Audiology Service for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Audiologist. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. This post is based primarily at Kent and Canterbury Hospital with opportunities to work as part of a friendly, dynamic, and forward‑thinking Audiology team across East Kent. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is the largest local AQP provider of Audiology services, supporting local GPSI ENT services and working closely with new and returning ENT Otology Consultants. Together, we are committed to the continued development of high‑quality diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services for our patients. Applicants should hold a BAAT/BTEC National Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) or a BSc/MSc in Healthcare Science (Audiology) or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must also demonstrate relevant NHS audiology experience appropriate to their level of qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service during a period of growth and clinical development. We are seeking a motivated and suitably qualified Audiologist with relevant clinical experience to join our friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive audiology service, providing a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative care. This role offers the opportunity to utilise and further develop a broad range of clinical skills, including vestibular and tinnitus assessment and rehabilitation, paediatric and adult diagnostic audiology, hearing aid fitting, GP direct referral pathways, complex diagnostic investigations, and Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) diagnostics. We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. To competently carry out the following clinical duties, procedures and policies with indirect on-site supervision, in accordance within local and national professional standards policies and procedures: § To carry out Professional National and Local Audiology and Trust Policies, Protocols, Pathways and Procedures in all work-related employment across the Trust ensuring all professional standards are maintained and will apply for advice and guidance from senior staff and theAudiology Service Manageras necessary § To maintain personal, professional status by ensuring that it meets the requirements in accordance with MHAS/MCHAS, BAA, BSA, HCPC and AHCS/ACHS § Perform, assess, interpret and report on a comprehensive range of testing activities related to disorders of hearing, including advanced techniques, working with adults and children and working as part of a team with younger children and complex patients § Provide a range of diagnostic and rehabilitation Acute Audiology Services for all ages of patient while supporting the development and maintenance of our family-friendly and user-friendly service § To carry out audiological duties, procedures and policies in accordance with BSA, BAA and ACHS, and within the confines of the Trust’s policies and procedures § Undertake a comprehensive range of technical activities related to the fitting and fine tuning and rehabilitation of hearing aid provision to all Acute Audiology Service patients. § To professionally impart all information requirements to the Acute Audiology Service patients in an appropriate manner to the individual patient’s communication strategy § To produce factual and accurate reports on all investigations to help determine course of action within agreed timescales and to department protocols. To be responsible for the careful, timely and accurate recording of these and the patient sessions, clinical and rehabilitation observations onto Trust based computer systems in compliance with National regulation and Trust Policies. To also provide the appropriateinformation andtechnology support as required by the Systems administrator for Audit base, as required on a daily basis. § Have the judgmental skills needed in performing and choosing the audiology tests required in supporting ENT clinics § Be responsible for not wasting resources by careful use and good judgment and be responsible for the care, use and daily calibration of equipment, reporting on any faults and acting on faults reported by junior staff so that repair and maintenance of equipment can be maintained at a high standard § Be required to communicate complex information to patients with skill, reassurance and understanding and explain audiological results and technical information which may involve breaking bad news to patients and their carer/family who have considerable cognitive communication, hearing difficulties or to parents whose children are being diagnosed with possible hearing impairment. The post holder will adapt their communication method to ensure that the patient/carer/family is able to understand them using communication tactics that are optimal for the patient § Provide advice, counselling and support to patients and parents and children to help minimize disability due to hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems and be responsible for liaising and communicating with other support services as needed § Be required to offer counselling and support in emotive and sensitive situations sympathetically handling the expectations, questions, frustrations and distress of patients § Be able to deal with aggressive or confrontational patients by calming the situation and be able to persuade reluctant hearing aid users to have a more positive attitude and report any concerns to theAudiology Service Manager, Deputy or Chief Audiologist promptly § Advise on assistive listening devices and other services for those with hearing, balance and tinnitus problems referring to other agencies, specialized staff and volunteers as appropriate § Work closely with clinicians and other professionals to provide advice on technical issues and audiological support § Have the dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills used every day for the precise fitting and adjusting of digital sound processing hearing aids using Real Ear Measures involving insertion of probe tube microphones and taking of impressions of ears § To be able to kneel or bend whilst examining ears and be able to carry stock or equipment to and from other sites and assist infirm patients onto or off chairs and be able to work in enclosed areas, sound proof booths possibly with no windows or climate control § Be able to work for long periods of concentration during tasks such as hearing aid fitting, history taking and precise audiological testing and be able to tailor instructions, explanations and information to suit patients’ personal requirements to accomplish full understanding, co-operation and good test responses § To fulfill any contractual obligations the Trust may have with external organisations relating to Audiological service delivery in line with Departmental standards § To attend professional meetings and study sessions as appropriate and keep an up-to-date professional development portfolio, as well as to cascade the information to other staff as required This advert closes on Sunday 23 Aug 2026
Added on 17 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Clinical Fellow TAVI - Cardiology | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - Wolverhampton
£67,325 additional pay for 1:12 oncall participation
ContractFull time
The post holder will work in the cardiology department, being an integral member of the TAVI cardiology and cardiothoracic team. Whilst the successful candidate will join the middle grade team of 10 there is currently no cardiology on call commitment for this post. This post is not formally recognised for training. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of TAVI care and will be supported in gaining experience of TAVI patient selection and preparation as well as trained in the technical aspects of the TAVI implant procedure. The post holder will work in the cardiology department, being an integral member of the TAVI cardiology and cardiothoracic team. Whilst the successful candidate will join the middle grade team of 10 there is currently no cardiology on call commitment for this post. This post is not formally recognised for training. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of TAVI care and will be supported in gaining experience of TAVI patient selection and preparation as well as trained in the technical aspects of the TAVI implant procedure. If the successful candidate has the appropriate skills it is anticipated that this fellowship will be trained to the level of independent operator in the 12 month period. There will also be an opportunity to contribute to the percutaneous coronary intervention programme. The post holder will take an active role in a number of research projects active in the TAVI service and in addition have responsibility for the active audit projects. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. General 1. In conjunction colleagues, to play a full part in the rota for the department. 2. To provide cover for colleagues in respect of periods of leave. 3. In conjunction with colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate. 4. In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. 5. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary. Junior Medical Staff 1. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the supervision junior medical staff. Management & Service Development 1. In conjunction with colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department. 2. To observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters. Clinical Governance 1. In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. Health & Safety 1. To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place. 2. To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately. Any Other Duties 1. Any other duties as deemed appropriate. This advert closes on Monday 24 Aug 2026
Added on 10 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Project Manager 8b | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - Maidstone
£66,582 - £77,368 per annum pro rata
ContractFull time
The Senior Project Manageris a business-critical role that enables the Trust to deliver its capital programme, maintain legal and regulatory compliance, manage infrastructure risks and provide healthcare environments that support excellent patient outcomes. Failure to recruit to this position would create significant patient safety, operational, financial and compliance risks across the organisation. • Lead the delivery of capital, infrastructure and compliance projects across the Trust, ensuring completion to agreed quality, cost and timescales. Manage project plans, budgets, risks and governance arrangements while providing expert advice to clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders. Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, NHS guidance, HTMs, HBNs, Building Regulations, CDM and fire safety requirements. Oversee procurement, contractors and consultants to achieve value for money and successful outcomes. Lead building safety, asbestos, water safety, ventilation and electrical infrastructure programmes. Embed health and safety, infection control and risk management throughout project delivery. Support service developments, estate improvements and the Trust's Capital Programme, Estates Strategy and sustainability objectives. Key Accountabilities • Safe delivery of capital and infrastructure projects. • Compliance with statutory and NHS requirements. • Effective budget, programme and risk management. • Protection of patient, staff and visitor safety. • Delivery of modern, compliant healthcare facilities. • Achievement of Trust strategic and operational objectives. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex.With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Click hereto hear what our staff say. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: • At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). • Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits • Blue Light card eligibility • And more,additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered. This advert closes on Thursday 17 Sep 2026
Added on 3 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesMental Health Senior Support Worker - Driver, Bury | Care in Mind
Care In Mind - Bury
£28,138.50 - £30,205.50 Dependent on Experience
PermanentFull time
Mental Health Senior Support Worker - Driver Manual Licence only Bury, Lancashire £ 28138.50 - £30205.50 (based on experience) Full Time 37.5 hours per week Shift patterns will include : Early – 7am – 3.30pm Late – 2pm – 10.30pm Early/late- 8am-7.30pm/10am-9.30pm You may be required to cover Waking Night shifts on occasions for holiday/absence reasons; Waking Night – 8.30pm – 7.30am Essential requirements of a Senior Support Worker · Level 2 NVQ qualification in care Driver with full manual licence · Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays · Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays. · Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately. · Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails) · Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others. · An ability to maintain a professional working boundary. · Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations. Desirable Criteria of a Senior Support Worker · · NVQ Level 3 diploma or equivalent in Care or willingness to work towards it • · Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs. Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life. Company Benefits • Minimum 30 days holiday. • An additional day off each year for your birthday. • Enhanced company sick pay. • Enhanced company pension. • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave. • Paid time off for fertility treatment. • Life Assurance (2 x annual salary). • Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme. • Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits. • Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service. • Free eye tests and various other benefits. • Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate). • Paid Training, Induction and DBS check. • We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer. • We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. • We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation. • Long service awards. • Social events including a Christmas party. • Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts. • Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral). • Free onsite parking. At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment. At our home in Liversedge, West Yorkshire you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including personality disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. As such, you will be required to be patient and resilient as the support you will be providing to our young people will include supporting them to improve their relationship with food and managing incidents of self-harm. When our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community, you will be supporting this transition through things such as: supporting them to self-administer their own medication, re-engaging with education, accessing public transport and appointments independently. The young people enjoy in house activities such as arts/crafts, baking, cooking, board games and quiz/movie/theme nights. They also like going out in the community, on day trips to the beach or similar, shopping, eating out, bowling, walks, concerts and the cinema. The home is a 5-bed service and is an Edwardian building with lovely spacious rooms including plenty of communal areas where young people and staff can work together. Alongside the house there is a fabulous back garden and large decking area, which are perfect for when the summer months bring the sunny weather to Yorkshire. You will be working with an established, experienced and diverse staff team who all have a passion for supporting the young people to achieve their goals and help them move on to full independence. The role will include some fewer fun aspects such as incident management, de-escalation of challenging behaviours, completing several online records, report writing, audits, and medication management. Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs is essential and ideally you will have worked as a Support Worker in a similar environment. You will receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and is an excellent development opportunity if you would like to gain supervisory experience and move into a future management role of which we will support the right candidates to do. The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development. This advert closes on Saturday 5 Sep 2026
Added on 28 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Healthcare Assistant (Inpatient Areas) | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - Manchester
£25,760 - £27,476 Pro rata, per annum
PermanentFull time
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is a team player and can work on his/her own initiative when required, excellent administration skills, experience in computer skills and a willingness to undertake clinical training is essential. • Demonstrate respect for the individual patient, ensuring religious, cultural and social needs are considered at all times and acknowledge their individual rights. • Where required, assist nursing staff if they are conducting procedures or investigations. • Assisting patients in gaining access to, and in the use of, appropriate toilet facilities including catheter care, measuring and recording body waste/fluid balance accurately. • Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and escalating any concerns. • Fluid balance monitoring. • Handling patient’s personal possessions, ensuring money and valuables are kept securely. • Specialing one-to-one as appropriate. • Perform and record patient’s vital signs as directed, reporting findings to Registered Nurse on duty, or in their absence to Medical staff. The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical: 1. Assists with the care of patients by: - Under the delegation of the Registered Nurse undertake care delivery, record the patient interventions carried out utilising the patients nursing records. These records must be countersigned by the Registered Nurse who delegated the duties. - Demonstrate respect for the individual patient, ensuring religious, cultural and social needs are considered at all times and acknowledge their individual rights. - Where required, assist nursing staff if they are conducting procedures or investigations. - Assisting patients in gaining access to, and in the use of, appropriate toilet facilities including catheter care, measuring and recording body waste/fluid balance accurately. - Ensure patient’s nutritional needs are met by assisting in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages, giving help and assistance in feeding/drinking as necessary. Record intake on food charts, where in place. Support nutritional monitoring by weighing patients. - Assist, direct and escort patients/visitors where and when appropriate. - Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and escalating any concerns. - Fluid balance monitoring. - Handling patient’s personal possessions, ensuring money and valuables are kept securely. - Specialing one-to-one as appropriate. - Carrying out of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as required. 2. Complete all appropriate documentation relevant to care provided and update patient’s named nurse / shift coordinator where required. 3. Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times. Undertake oral hygiene procedures for patients as per trust protocol. 4. Perform and record patient’s vital signs as directed, reporting findings to Registered Nurse on duty, or in their absence to Medical staff. Perform and record temperature, blood pressure, respiration and pulse, oxygen saturation, modified early warning scores, height & weight, urine testing (including Midstream Specimen, 24Hr urine collection, etc.) as per Trust policy, reporting results to a Registered Nurse. 5. Provide a clinical phlebotomy service demonstrating expertise according to Phlebotomy guidelines and ensure that the samples and specimens are forwarded to appropriate laboratory services. Perform venous cannulation. Carry out central venous catheter bloods and central line care as per trust policy. Have a basic understanding of normal and altered blood values and escalate results as appropriate. 6. Perform electrocardiograms (ECG) in line with Trust policy and reporting to the Registered Nurse and/or medical staff once completed. 7. Assist patients in their mobility requirements, help move and position appropriately to maximise their physical comfort utilising equipment as directed by the multi professional team. Assist in the care of patients’ pressure areas and prevention of pressure sores. Assist patients to improve and maximise their mobility, utilising equipment as directed by the multi professional team. 8. Assist in meal service as required in line with Trust hygiene and food handling policy. 9. At the delegation of the Registered Nurse transfer the patient/client from one care area to another, i.e. ward environment to discharge lounge/ other ward. Chaperone the patient as required ensuring appropriate support. 10. Welcome and orientate patients, visitors and others to the ward/department and ensure that all communications result in effective customer care. 11. Assist in the correct procedure of duties relating to last offices for deceased persons. Ensure that all religious and cultural wishes, obligations are adhered with. 12. Communicate well within the team at all times. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good team working relationship. Proactively help patients and carers to take an active role in care delivery. Clinical Support: 1. Assist the Registered Nurse in the process of undertaking clinical risk assessments e.g. recording height and weight, updating the nurse on any changes to a patient’s condition/circumstances. Responsibility for undertaking the risk assessments lies with the Registered Nurse. 2. Appropriately record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informing relevant staff of progress and/or any difficulties relating to dietary/fluid intake. 3. Assist in providing conditions to meet the patient’s need for rest and sleep. 4. Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety of patients or carers, consistent with their personal beliefs and preferences. 5. Record patient’s items of property, ensuring valuables are correctly placed into safekeeping. 6. Prepare trolleys for specific clinical procedures in line with trust policy utilising asceptic non touch technique practices. 7. Recognise and report abusive behaviour to an appropriate member of staff, documenting the same. Environment Support: 1. Be responsible for self and others through identifying risks and undertaking work activities in a safe manner. 2. Maintain cleanliness in the work environment, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients, adhering to infection control policies and guidance in line with Trust health and safety policies. 3. Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures. 4. Contribute to the general tidiness and cleanliness of the clinical environment including the correct disposal of waste. 5. Assist with the checking of ward linen stock, where required. Contribute to the supply and maintenance of materials and equipment to ensure the efficient running of the clinical environment. 6. Assist with the checking and recording of deliveries to the clinical areas against original orders. Ensure stock rotation is undertaken to minimise the risk of equipment becoming out of date. 7. Assist in the transfer of materials and equipment as requested, including the maintenance of equipment as appropriate. 8. Report faults on the ward as necessary. 9. Reports all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy to shift coordinator or senior staff. 10. Contributes to the continuous improvement of services. May be required to demonstrate and assist more junior staff to gain clinical experience, skills and knowledge. 11. Undertake all training required to perform duties effectively to the requirements of the post, including but not limited to attending all required mandatory training courses. 12. Maintain own professional portfolio in accordance with personal development plans. 13. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour. Administration: 1. Assist in preparing patients notes, relevant charts, nursing documentation and identity bracelets prior to, and on admission. 2. Undertake clerical duties as directed by the Registered Nurse in relation to all verbal and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, storage of patient information and retrieval of such information. These duties and responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and staff may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities consistent with the band. This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Sep 2026
Added on 25 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Therapy Assistant | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust - Hersden
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
PermanentFull time
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs. The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Senior Therapy Assistant to join our caring and progressive team. We’re a close team but we’re never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you. Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That’s where you come in. We’re always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you’ll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams. We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn’t a requirement for this role you’ll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times. The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you’ll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day. Additional Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9-5 Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent. We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme. We know life outside work matters.As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients. Explore KCHFT career pathways As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. This advert closes on Sunday 30 Aug 2026
Added on 14 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Therapist UCR | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Oldham
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
ContractFull time
We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, experienced Therapist to join our UCR Team in Oldham Community. We need people who share our excitement, embrace different ways of working and are able to work flexibly across organisational boundaries supporting the NHS Long Term Plan and admission avoidance agenda. Position The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, driving the changes to community care response to support the hospital avoidance agenda. They will work in line with the agreed strategic objectives of Northern Care Alliance. The aim of the team is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions with an aim of avoiding attendance to the Emergency Department, by providing holistic therapy intervention and a person centred approach support in order to enable patients to remain in their own home or usual residence. The team works closely with community services to support the home first model. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, but also as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team within the UCR team. The candidate will be able to demonstrate strategic planning and have a strong clinical background in Urgent Care or a similar field. Excellent time management and advanced communication skills are required along with awareness and understanding of local, regional and national agendas in respect to Health & Social care. 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 to make a difference and 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. Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack(opens in existing window) 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 advert closes on Sunday 16 Aug 2026
Added on 31 Jul 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Occupational Therapist | Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust - Maidstone
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
Step Into a Role Where You Can Shape the Future of Forensic Occupational Therapy Are you an Occupational Therapist who thrives on creativity, autonomy, and meaningful clinical challenge? Do you want the opportunity to help shape and develop occupational therapy within a growing forensic community service? This is not a traditional Band 6 role. This is an opportunity to help build and lead the occupational therapy contribution within our Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and forensic histories as they transition from secure inpatient settings into community life. We are looking for an innovative, motivated, and compassionate Occupational Therapist who can think analytically, work creatively within a multidisciplinary team, and help develop a service that truly bridges secure care and community recovery. Working alongside our inpatient secure unit AHP teams and the wider FOLS MDT, you will play a vital role in creating patient-focused intervention pathways that support sustainable discharge, meaningful recovery, and successful reintegration into the community. If you are looking for a role where you can innovate, influence, and make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of forensic occupational therapy within community services. This is an exciting opportunity to support individuals at a crucial stage of their recovery journey and help build a service that truly connects inpatient rehabilitation with successful community living. This role offers a rare opportunity to work from a “blank canvas” and help shape the future direction of occupational therapy within forensic outreach services. As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within FOLS, you will: • Develop and strengthen the OT contribution within FOLS • Help design innovative and occupation-focused pathways of care • Work collaboratively across inpatient and community services to support continuity of rehabilitation • Support service users to build the practical, functional, and social skills needed for successful community living • Influence MDT thinking through occupational formulation and functional assessment • Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and innovation within forensic mental health services This role requires someone who is comfortable working with complexity, ambiguity, and evolving service models, whilst maintaining a strong focus on compassionate, person-centred care. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD. Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve. Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It’s why we’re passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that’s working well together. Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. What You’ll Be Doing • Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for individuals with complex forensic and mental health needs • Work closely with inpatient secure unit AHPs to create joined-up rehabilitation and discharge plans that support continuity of care from secure services into the community • Support service users to develop the practical, functional, and social skills needed for successful and sustainable community living • Deliver interventions focused on: • Functional daily living skills • Community integration and social inclusion • Digital literacy and safe use of technology • Financial literacy and budgeting skills • Vocational, educational, and meaningful activity engagement • Development of healthy routines and wellbeing strategies • Use analytical thinking and occupational formulation to identify strengths, barriers, risks, and opportunities for recovery • Work collaboratively within the FOLS multidisciplinary team to support positive risk management and person-centred rehabilitation • Develop therapeutic relationships with individuals who may present with highly complex needs, trauma histories, and significant occupational disruption • Contribute to service development and help shape the future occupational therapy model within the team Who We’re Looking For We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is: • Innovative, reflective, and motivated by service development • Confident working autonomously whilst remaining highly collaborative within an MDT • Passionate about rehabilitation, recovery, and social inclusion • Skilled in building therapeutic relationships within complex environments • Curious, analytical, and able to think creatively around occupational need • Resilient, compassionate, and adaptable You must: • Hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification • Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) • Have post-registration experience within mental health, rehabilitation, forensic, or community services Previous forensic experience is welcomed but not essential. We value transferable skills, fresh thinking, and a willingness to help shape a developing service. In return, we offer: • The opportunity to help shape and influence a developing forensic occupational therapy pathway • Specialist experience within forensic mental health services • The opportunity to be part of a growing and diverse AHP workforce within forensic mental health services • Strong multidisciplinary support and clinical supervision • Opportunities for leadership, innovation, and quality improvement work • Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities • A supportive, forward-thinking, and collaborative team culture • NHS pension and staff wellbeing benefits • Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow Help Shape Recovery Beyond Secure Care. This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026
Added on 12 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Nurse - Registered General Nurse | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust - Eastchurch, Sheerness
£41,959 - £50,117 PER ANNUM **RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INCENTIVE INCLUDED**
PermanentPart time
This is an excellent opportunity for a part time Senior Registered Nurse to join our team of diverse, talented healthcare professionals to deliver care that is not only efficient but deeply centred on the patient. Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patient’s future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future. This position isn't just a job; it's a chance to blend your clinical knowledge, personal skills and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care in an environment that is as rewarding as it is challenging. Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post. Please visit the below link for more information Working in offender healthcare As a senior registered nurse you will provide high quality primary care services and a range of specialist interventions for offenders. At HMP Standford Hill, we deliver a nurse-led integrated primary care service and operate a specialist practice-based clinical model of care. You will be delivering high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison, demonstrating robust expert clinical skills and providing evidence-based nursing practice to those in prison. Our senior registered nurses carry out a range of duties including; reception screening, emergency response, long term conditions management, planned care (e.g. running clinics), enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities. As a senior member of our team, you will hold a complex caseload and support more junior colleagues with any help or advice they may require. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the healthcare team and provide clinical supervision to junior team members including band 5 nurses, healthcare assistants and students. Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: • We’re Kind • We’re Fair • We Listen • We Care · The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills. · To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks. · To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis. · To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate. · To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice. · To ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service. · The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required. · To deputise for the Team manager as required · To work positively and effectively in a difficult and often hostile environment. · Be aware of environmental hazards in the working area; ensure staffs are aware of relevant health & safety policies deriving from the Health & Safety at Work Act. · To work in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines · To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular instructions, Notices to Staff, Health and Safety and all other relevant material to function as an informed practitioner within a prison setting. · Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READY: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: • Proof of right to work documentation • Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID • Proof of address documentation • Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en). This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Aug 2026
Added on 12 Aug 2026
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