Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Christchurch

PermanentFull time

Are you passionate about caring for others? We are looking for a Therapy Assistant to join our Interim Team. The Interim service was set up in 2013 and over the years has grown from a tiny team based at one desk, to a large and highly effective service supporting hundreds of patients home every year. We support patients home under a pathway known as “ICAT”, which stands for Interim Care Assessment Team. This means that we complete our own assessment of the patient’s care needs using a rehab approach. Once a patient is assessed as either needing further rehab (with reablement and Intermediate Care), long term POC or will achieve independence in a week. If a long term POC is required this information is gathered through assessment & fed back to the Social Workers by the senior members of staff, to put a future plan in place for on-going support, or to continue to support the patient back to independence. As part of our assessment we often deliver and fit equipment, assess mobility and transfers and observe patient safety and abilities in their activities of daily living. The Interim Team play an important role in aiding flow through the hospital and limiting harm to patients that is caused by prolonged hospital stays. We are in a good position to provide short term assessment and to be able to signpost to other services if needed. Base Location: Christchurch Hospital Interview: 14th September • To provide care and rehabilitation and fitting of equipment to patients discharged from UHD to enable patients to leave the acute hospital as soon as they are suitable to. • To work in the community under the clinical supervision of the team Occupational Therapists. • To ensure each patient contact is therapeutic and as per the care plan to ensure patients are supported through their recovery and enabled to regain their independence. • To have a knowledge and understanding of assistive equipment, techniques and supportive services available to support our patients and their families. • To support the Interim team with administration tasks, service improvement projects and our education and training programme • To work over a 7 Day rota period in order to meet the demands of the service • To support end of life patients when required UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process The Senior Therapy Assistants (STA) provide a 7 day service 7am-10pm to enable patients from the acute hospital to return home through a discharge to assess approach. The STA can visit each patient from OD to QDS depending on their care needs. They assess, support and rehab patients in activities of daily living which include; personal care, meal preparation, transfers, toileting and medication. The first visit, meet & greet, is usually completed by a STA where they check they are presenting as referred, settling at home and checking medication. They are supervised and supported by a MDT which includes Occupational Therapists, nurses, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and coordinators. This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth

PermanentFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a friendly, forward-thinking team onC24R. Ward C24R is a Cardiology inpatient ward, caring for patients following acute cardiac events. No two days are the same, and you’ll benefit from strong links with the wider cardiology services, including specialist nurses and the research team. We are seekingdynamic, motivated, and compassionatenurses with a genuine interest in cardiology. You’ll be committed to delivering the highest standards of patient-centred care and keen to develop your clinical skills in a supportive and progressive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to: • Develop cardiology-specific clinical experience • Work within a diverse and friendly multidisciplinary team • Gain exposure to both inpatient and elective cardiac care pathways If you’re a nurse looking for an exciting short-term role with development opportunities and variety, we’d love to hear from you. A UK active NMC is required. Interview date: 14th September What can we offer you? • Excellent team spirit, engaging in outside social activities. • Positive culture where everyone's voice is heard. • Practice Educator within the Directorate. • Regular in house teaching and education opportunities. • Development opportunities within the Cardiology directorate. • Friendly and approachable staff. Improve existing and learn new clinical skills and competencies UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth

ContractFull time

This is a new Band 6 Electrical Support Officer post within the Capital Estates team, supporting the delivery of electrical engineering functions across University Hospitals Dorset. The post holder will provide technical support for maintenance, small works, electrical audits, low voltage authorised person duties, contractor control, and the review of specifications and drawings for minor capital projects. The role will also support electrical safety, statutory compliance and the safe operation of the Trust’s electrical infrastructure. Working across Trust sites, the post holder will liaise with Capital Estates, Strategy and Transformation, Operational Maintenance, contractors and clinical users to support the safe planning and delivery of works. They will provide technical advice, review documentation such as drawings, specifications, risk assessments and method statements, and undertake checks and surveys linked to electrical systems and capital minor works. The post does not include direct line management responsibility, but will provide technical support to project managers and wider teams as required. Interview date: 18th September 2026 To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026

NHS Jobs - Doncaster

£26,682 to £32,559 a year

ContractFull time

To engage people with substance misuse problems to enter treatment services. To provide advice, assessment and brief interventions along with some structured key working and make onward referrals to specialist services.

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Norwich

PermanentPart time

This is a new role within our large multidisciplinary team to enhance the care of glaucoma patients. The glaucoma sub-specialty is one of several sub-specialties within Ophthalmology. This role's main purpose is to be part of an integral glaucoma specific team to create a better flow for our high flow outpatient clinics. You will be at the forefront of their glaucoma care, conducting diagnostic testing and history taking. Main responsibilities are to assist the multidisciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective ophthalmic service. Duties include performing various ophthalmic investigations including visual field and acuity testing, eye pressure check which assesses the visual function of patients attending the eye clinic. The role also includes ocular imaging, supporting the day-to-day clinic activity within the Glaucoma department and leading the technician-led clinic independently. A key element is to assist medical teams in providing gold standard patient care. The role involves meeting and interacting with patients in a friendly and professional manner. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture. 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 Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap. This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT - Swindon

ContractFull time

Locum Consultant in Urology - 12 month FTC (10PA) We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Locum Consultant Urologist to join our expanding and forward-thinking Urology Department on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a friendly, supportive and ambitious team committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care across a broad range of urological services. This newly created post reflects ongoing service development and investment within the department. The successful candidate will join an established team of four Consultant Urologists (two full-time and two part-time), alongside a Consultant holding a joint appointment with North Bristol NHS Trust (Southmead Hospital) on a 50/50 basis. The consultant team is further supported by an experienced Associate Specialist. At middle grade level, the department benefits from a team of six Registrars, including two specialist trainees from the South West Deanery, creating a vibrant training environment with strong educational links. The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. Clinical Duties: • Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues • Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting. • Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support) • Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust. • Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity. • Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy. • Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education. • Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. • The post holder will participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Divisional Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience. • To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team. • To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust’s business plans. • The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives. • Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust. • As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non-pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets. • Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures. • Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes. • Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management • Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions. Please find attached a full job description and person specification This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026

UHCW NHS Trust - Coventry

PermanentFull time

To provide a specialised, comprehensive and confidential patient centred clinical administration and secretarial service to Consultants and their teams in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures. To act as a source of advice and guidance regarding the specialism. Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. • Act as the senior administrative contactfor patients, clinicians and staff, ensuring enquiries are handled efficiently, resolved promptly and appropriately documented. • Manage and maintain clinical records and correspondence, ensuring patient documentation is accurate, up to date, available for clinical decision-making, and distributed in a timely manner. • Monitor and manage patient pathways, including understanding and applying Referral to Treatment (RTT) requirements to ensure patients progress through their care pathway within national targets. • Coordinate patient care administrationby working closely with booking, outpatient, theatre, diagnostic and ward teams to maintain accurate waiting lists, optimise clinic utilisation and support seamless patient journeys. • Provide comprehensive administrative support to consultants and clinical teams, including diary management, meeting coordination, minute taking, report preparation, correspondence management and office administration. • Support service improvement and performance monitoringthrough project work, data collection, report production, use of Trust IT systems, and contributing ideas to improve patient services and business processes. • Support, train and supervise colleagues, sharing knowledge, maintaining high standards of practice, providing cross-cover during absences and assisting with the induction and development of staff. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. • To act as a senior point of contact to ensure all enquiries are effectively managed and successfully resolved within a prompt timescale, ensuring all relevant personnel are informed as necessary and an appropriate record is maintained. • To ensure, wherever possible, that all clinical documentation is up-to-date, in an orderly fashion and available whenever clinical decisions are being made, reporting exceptional circumstances where necessary. This will require: effective collaboration with all relevant personnel to maintain an efficient administrative system; prompt transcription, manipulation and distribution of appropriate correspondence. • To understand Referral to Treatment (RTT) clock, ensuring pathways are followed and completed. • To ensure the effective organisation of all patients under the care of the consultant and his/her team in accordance with Local and National policy and targets. This will require effective collaboration with: the Booking Centre and Patient Access team to ensure the waiting list is up-to date and accurate at all times; Outpatient Access team and General Managers to monitor the utilisation and effectiveness of outpatient clinics, ensuring that established Patient Access Policy and procedures are adhered to; Theatre, Diagnostic and Ward teams to ensure that the elective care pathway for all patients is seamless and sensitive to their needs. • To implement and maintain an efficient office management system/procedure to enable the consultant and his/her team to optimise their patient care services. This will require: effective management of the consultant’s time, managing schedules and leave arrangements ensuringappropriate and timely communications with all relevant personnel; arranging meetings/events; composing and transcribing minutes proactively ensuring action points are raised and completed, preparation of correspondence and reports; effectivemanagement of the consultant’s office by establishing and maintaining efficient manual andelectronic correspondence and documentation management systems; ensuring office equipment and stationery levels are maintained, processing orders as required. • To continually contribute to patient and business improvement Agendas. • This will require: undertaking any project work as directed, including obtaining information from the Internet, collation and reporting of data in order to produce reports and spreadsheets, utilising relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensuring all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines. These systems may include Revenue Cycle, Powerchart, Appointment Book etc. Share ideas for potential service improvement. • To support team members. This will require: demonstrating and explaining Departmental practices and procedures; undertaking appropriate training and development with new and existing staff ensuring high standards of practice are maintained at all times; providing cross-cover on a reciprocal basis in the absence of colleagues and providing day to day supervision where required. For further details please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Thursday 13 Aug 2026

UHCW NHS Trust - Coventry

ContractFull time

The Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within their specialist service. The post holder will have a responsibility to develop this specialist area of practice. This will include the management of a caseload of patients, as appropriate supported by the Band 7 Arrhythmia nurse and clinicians. The post holder will have an important role with patients, their families and other clinicians in raising awareness of cardiac arrhythmias, the possible diagnostic and treatment options. His or her own working practice should be developed to a level whereby the nurse specialist can directly or indirectly influence all aspects of care and management of patients Cardiac Arrhythmias within the acute setting. They will alongside the Band 7 and arrhythmia Consultant’s to deliver a five day service to patients referred into the service. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. • Co-ordinate the care of patients referred to Arrhythmia service throughout the care pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients. • Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. • Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. • Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of a high quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting priorities. • Assist the clinical and nursing teams, at all levels in the assessment and prioritisation of Cardiac arrhythmia patients. • Work collaboratively with the Band 7 arrhythmia nurse and Medical team to manage patients presenting to the Service with undifferentiated diagnosis to ensure that optimum physical and psychological care needs are met. • Initiate where appropriate with the support of the team relevant investigations as per the Arrhythmia NISE Guidelines to enable timely diagnosis and facilitate early decision making, within scope of practice. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. • Review where appropriate with the support of the team medication, appropriate to patient needs in the context of acute illness, taking into account any treatment given previously for pre-existing medical conditions, providing information and advice to patients on prescribed medication regimens, side-effects and interactions, and work collaboratively with prescribers to ensure management of this sub-group of patients. • Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting to the Service. • Seek expert help from the wider MDT to ensure patient safety is maintained. • Document clearly all aspects of assessment, diagnosis and management plan and refer to the MDT as required. • Use the SBAR tool to communicate clinical concerns to the senior medical staff in the event that a patient is found to be critically unwell or deteriorating clinically. • Communicate complex information effectively to patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating. • Ensure that all patients have a holistic needs assessment completed throughout the pathway. • Maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team both within respiratory and with other departments. • Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues. • Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Sunday 16 Aug 2026

UHCW NHS Trust - Coventry

ContractFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join the Diabetes Team at UHCW. This is a unique split-site role, with 50% of the post based within the hospital and 50% delivering care in the community, providing the opportunity to support patients across a range of clinical settings. The successful candidate will have specialist knowledge and expertise in the management of diabetes and will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The role has a strong clinical, educational, and advisory focus, providing specialist support to people living with diabetes and their carers, while also delivering education and training to healthcare professionals to promote best practice. Working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based diabetes services, supporting the achievement of national standards and local service objectives. Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and organisational skills are essential to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care across both hospital and community settings. A full UK driving license is essential for this role. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. A Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) is responsible for providing expert care and support to individuals living with diabetes, helping them manage their condition effectively and reduce the risk of complications. Their role includes assessing patients' health needs, developing and reviewing individualized care plans, educating patients and their families on blood glucose monitoring, medication administration, insulin therapy, healthy eating, and lifestyle management. They work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise treatment, monitor clinical outcomes, and adjust care based on patients' changing needs. Diabetes Specialist Nurses also provide advice to other healthcare professionals, support the implementation of evidence-based practice, and promote self-management by empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. • Accountable for own actions in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice. • Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. • Act as a role model to nursing staff by delivering high quality care. • To manage and organise a specific caseload of patients and prioritise referrals. • To accept referrals from other health disciplines and refer patients to health professionals independently. • To assist patients to achieve individualised goals of diabetes management to maintain their physical wellbeing. • To advise medical and nursing staff on the most appropriate treatment for their patient based on clinical assessment and clearly defined policies and protocols. • To convert patients to insulin therapy on an inpatient and outpatient basis. • To advise patients on adjustment of their oral hypoglycaemic agents or insulin treatment to optimise control of their diabetes. • To select, carry out and interpret the results of specific tests and take appropriate action. • To assist in the strategic planning of services within the diabetes unit providing specialist advice for future services. • To help develop and update existing guidelines and protocols within the diabetes service. To identify training needs and develop training programmes for all grades of staff. • To participate in the development of suitable materials to facilitate the education of staff and patients. • To be up to date in technological advances and techniques for equipment used by patients for insulin therapy and glucose monitoring. • To be innovative in the use of treatment regimes. • To attend meetings and represent the diabetes team. To participate in MDT meetings. For further details please see the attached job description. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer. This advert closes on Monday 24 Aug 2026

UHCW NHS Trust - Coventry

PermanentPart time

We are looking for a Lead Healthcare Scientist who will represent all Healthcare Scientists (HCS) reporting to, and acting as deputy to, the Associate Director of AHPs. The successful candidate will provide visible and credible professional leadership to HCS and act as a role model capable of representing HCS both internally and externally. The post holder must possess the professional knowledge and attributes to strategically and professionally lead the HCS teams, innovate current practice, manage change and address quality issues when required enabling continuous improvement and innovation.They will be responsible for ensuring safe and effective clinical practice, governance and professional development across their designated area embedding evidence-based person-centred care, promoting integration across services and organisations and strengthening clinical capability and workforce development. The post holder will be required to work collaboratively to ensure we deliver excellent care with compassion across the HCS services. This is a key role for the trust to ensure the HCS agenda and strategy are progressed and delivered. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. The main duties of this role will be: • Implement and manage strategic and operational change within the HCS services • Provide visible professional and strategic leadership representing the HCS workforce: • Improve visibility of HCS services through reporting into the relevant executive committees University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. 1. Implement and manage strategic and operational change within the HCS services: • Provide expert support and guidance to all the HCS professions, teams and departments contributing to the development of HCS agendas and strategy both internally and external regional and national agendas. • To be responsible for the development of any aims and objectives linked to strategic changes and that they are communicated to all stakeholders from all HCS professions across multiple teams. • Review, assess and improve models and strategies of professional education and training for all HCS professions communicating with multiple higher education institutes (HEIs) as required. This will include reviewing undergraduate and postgraduate learning opportunities and negotiating with HEIs for improvements to meet the workforce needs aligning to service priorities. • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all HCS teams, HR partners, finance, strategic, workforce teams, professional bodies and further/ higher education institutions to maximise the contribution to the workforce through regular forums and networks. • Lead the engagement and delivery of all HCS professions across multiple teams in all areas of training and research, including development of career pathways, training and education programs across all professions and alignment with Centre of Care Excellence. • Review recruitment and retention metrics across all HCS professions and lead on any workforce planning strategies to improve and develop. • Lead on reductions in bank and agency financial spend across multiple HCS teams and departments, contributing to and driving financial waste reduction programs through analysis and interpretation of data and advising HCS on workforce planning matters and options for improvement. This role would also initiate any actions to improve productivity, reduce waste and lead service improvement initiatives to support efficient and effective use of resources and value based care. • Co-ordinate and advise on professional HR and fitness to practice matters in conjunction with the Associate Director of AHPs. • Lead on and model UHCWi learning and quality improvement methodologies for HCS professions as well as excellence strategies such as shared decision-making councils contributing towards the continuous improvement strategy, leading on workstreams and delegating as required. • Establish, lead and maintain robust and highly complex reporting and communication mechanisms of all HCS professions detailing workforce, quality risks, safety incident themes, training compliance, patient experience, staff experience, student experience alongside service/profession specific measures and KPIs taking the lead on driving improvements both internally and externally with all stakeholders. • Lead on the implementation of any initiatives identified as well as evaluation of success and impact across financial, operational and professional areas of work. • Review development of professional roles aligned to NHS 10-year plan. • Identify and secure appropriate financial resources through presentations, development of complex service level business cases and / or application to sources of external funding. To monitor and evaluate the impact of any financial resource in improving care and pathways. For further details please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Thursday 20 Aug 2026