Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth

ContractPart time

We are looking for an experienced secretary to join the Colorectal Secretarial team. This role offers excellent opportunities for an enthusiastic and conscientious person to provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service to consultants, junior medical and specialist nursing staff in an efficient and timely manner, assisting in the organisation of their workload and contributing to the overall success of the service. The ideal candidate must have a good knowledge of office practices and medical terminology alongside excellent interpersonal skills and be reliable and flexible with the ability to work under pressure and above all be a team player. We offer training and development opportunities within an established Vascular secretarial team which sits within the Surgical Secretariat. 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. Providing a full support service to Colorectal Consultants and Clinical Nursing team, to include - diary management, clinic management, tracking patient results and booking appointments, inputting on to hospital systems to maintain complete patient records and follow up investigations etc. Audio Typing Managing patient results / investigations TEAMS Scanning, uploading documents Telephone enquiries Post & referrals RTT management 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. This service has a planned move from Royal Bournemouth site to Poole site 2026/2027. 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, BAME, 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. • Supporting consultants and clinical nursing team providing an efficient secretarial service. This will involve the typing clinical correspondence i.e. clinic letters, reports, operation letters etc, using audio/Digital Dictation. • To be aware of RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways to adjust patient referral to treatment clock according to the treatment plan, liaising with validator as necessary. • Tracking/filing patient results as directed by the clinician/consultant s in line with Health Records filing policy. • Photocopying and general filing to include correspondence, results in hospital notes when required. • Dealing with out-going post. • Answering telephone queries in an appropriate manner. • Understand and be proactive in managing RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways and highlight any potential issues to prevent breaches. This includes ensuring that follow up appointments following diagnostics are dealt with immediately to avoid any unnecessary delays within the patient pathway to meet national targets. • Prepare an adequate instruction daily work sheet to be used in the post holder’s absence. • Maintain confidentiality at all times. Deal with confidential sensitive information about patients. Adhere to policies and statutory Health and Safety requirement of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. • To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for the prevention and control of infection, including hand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in infection prevention and control. • To provide the development and training of secretarial and admin staff within your team This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth

PermanentPart time

We are looking for an experienced secretary to join the BESS Secretarial team. This role offers excellent opportunities for an enthusiastic and conscientious person to provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service to consultants, junior medical and specialist nursing staff in an efficient and timely manner, assisting in the organisation of their workload and contributing to the overall success of the service. The ideal candidate must have a good knowledge of office practices and medical terminology alongside excellent interpersonal skills and be reliable and flexible with the ability to work under pressure and above all be a team player. Interview: TBD Providing a full support service to BESS Consultants and Clinical Nursing team, to include - diary management, clinic management, note taking, MDT meetings, tracking patient results and booking appointments, inputting on to hospital systems to maintain complete patient records and follow up investigations etc. Audio Typing Managing patient results / investigations TEAMS Scanning, uploading documents Telephone enquiries Post & referrals RTT management 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. This service has a planned move from Royal Bournemouthsite to Poole site 2027. 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, BAME, 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. • Supporting consultants and clinical nursing team providing an efficient secretarial service. This will involve the typing of clinical correspondence i.e. MDT minutes, clinic letters, reports, operation letters etc, using audio/Digital Dictation. • Clinics - maintain and ensure full clinic capacity at all times and ensure cancellations are done within the SOP timeframe • To be aware of RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways to adjust patient referral to treatment clock according to the treatment plan, liaising with validator as necessary. • Tracking/filing patient results as directed by the clinician/consultant s in line with Health Records filing policy. • PA Inbox • Photocopying and general filing to include correspondence, results in hospital notes when required. • Dealing with out-going post. • Answering telephone queries in an appropriate manner. • Understand and be proactive in managing RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways and highlight any potential issues to prevent breaches. This includes ensuring that follow up appointments following diagnostics are dealt with immediately to avoid any unnecessary delays within the patient pathway to meet national targets. • Prepare an adequate instruction daily work sheet to be used in the post holder’s absence. • Maintain confidentiality at all times. Deal with confidential sensitive information about patients. Adhere to policies and statutory Health and Safety requirement of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. • To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for the prevention and control of infection, including hand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in infection prevention and control. • To provide the support for the development and training of secretarial and admin staff within your team This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Dorset

PermanentPart time

The future of Emergency Care in Dorset remains exciting, with a major new Emergency site being created in Bournemouth , which will see it being one of the biggest Emergency Departments on the South Coast. The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, be at the forefront of this development with our staff being the cornerstone of the new nursing team in the future. Combined, the Poole and Royal Bournemouth Emergency Departments see over 400 patients per day, each encompassing all major specialties and Poole was ranked in the top 6 of all Emergency Departments nationally for the standard of care that we deliver. Both sites also run an urgent treatment centre in collaboration with the local primary care service and manage minor injuries from across the conurbation. This role requires: Diploma in Adult Nursing or Children’s Nursing/Degree in Nursing or related subject and an active UK NMC registration Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital Interview Date: 14th 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. 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. This service has a planned move from Poole site to Bournemouth site from Spring 2027. 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, BAME, 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. 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 Tuesday 8 Sep 2026

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust - Barrow In Furness

ContractPart time

We have a vacancy within the accredited Sterile Services Department at Furness General Hospital for 1 part time Sterilisation Technician working:- 15 Hours per week, Saturday & Sunday 09:00 - 17:30 to provide maternity cover on a fixed term 8 month contract. You will be responsible for the decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments and providing sterile procedure packs to Endoscopy and the NHS Trust. Experience of working in an accredited Sterile Services unit is preferable. However training will be offered to right candidate. You will be responsible for the decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments and providing sterile procedure packs and Endoscopy for our NHS Trust, the PCT and the community for which it serves. We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. 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. This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - St Helens

PermanentFull time

This post is for a Locum Consultant in Dermatology. This is a whole-time fixed term 12-month post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) (CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation upon successful application) This post holder will be employed for a full time post (10PA), although consideration will be given to candidates who are planning to work less than full time. Provision of ward consultations for inpatients is necessary according to requirements. The post holder is required to participate in the management structure of the Medical Division. Proposed job plan: 4 out-patient clinics per week (three general dermatology, one skin cancer) 1 minor surgery session per week (likely to be held at St Helens) 0.5 session for ward referrals and MDT 2 sessions for direct patient administration (including time allocated for Advice & Guidance) 1 session for continuing professional development “Grand Round” (Broadgreen Hospital three weeks per month /Clatterbridge once monthly) 1.5 sessions for teaching/audit /research/clinical management/non-clinical Clinic templates are in accordance with the guidelines issued by the British Association of Dermatologists. A typical clinic consists of 5 new patients, 10 follow up patients. There is no on-call commitment. This post has 2.5 SPA Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. Our services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: • Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 • Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) • National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme. Clinical Responsibilities • The appointee along with existing speciality doctors/clinical lead will be responsible for the care of: • All patients referred by their GP. • All patients referred by the Emergency Medicine Department • All patients referred by internal & external specialities. Professional Responsibilities All aspects of Dermatology including: • Minor skin surgery operations • Urgent and routine GP referrals • In patient referrals and referrals from other specialities • The job plan will be in line with the terms and conditions of the new consultant contract and guidelines issued by the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD). • The successful applicant will have 4 clinics per week, three of which will be a general clinic and one skin cancer clinic. This will be negotiable, dependent on service needs and the applicant’s specialist interests. • The timing and location of clinics will be dependent on the needs of the service at the time of commencement of the post. • There will be a weekly continuing professional development (CPD) session based at Broadgreen or Clatterbridge Hospital (once per month at Clatterbridge). This session involves participation in the Dermatology Grand Round, audits and journal clubs. It is attended by all regional dermatology consultants. Travel time is included within the job plan in order to attend. • There is also a monthly departmental meeting for local audit, teaching, service planning and discussion of management issues. • Additionally, there is monthly histopathology meeting attended by all dermatology consultants in the department together with our histopathology colleague to discuss individual listed cases with the aim of getting clinic-pathological correlation. Non-clinical • Responsible for the training of Speciality Trainees within the department • Develop Nurse Specialists role • Undertake and supervise Audit/Quality improvement projects and CME • Attend relevant MDT meetings. • Attend weekly MDT specialty meetings including monthly Clinical Governance Meeting • Development and promotion of evidence-based practice and guidelines • Active contribution to departmental Clinical Governance structure • Multi-disciplinary team working and leadership. • Relevant participation in management • Other appropriate duties and responsibilities • On-Call Commitments • Currently this post does not have any on call commitments. This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Sep 2026

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Isleworth

PermanentFull time

Sexual Health Hounslow provides Sexual Health, HIV and Contraception services for the London Borough of Hounslow. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and empathetic Band 6 Senior Staff Nurses to join our team who have a passion for the speciality. We are particularly interested in talking to nurses who currently work in a Sexual Health setting or who have relevant experience within this field. We are looking for professionals who are driven, efficient and committed to providing excellent patient care. This senior post includes managing symptomatic patients autonomously and taking the role of Nurse in Charge in the clinical setting. We would expect the Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to also support junior members of staff where necessary acting as a role model to all members of the Multi-disciplinary Team. You will be expected to work flexibly across our three sites, West Middlesex Hospital (Twickenham House), Feltham Health Centre and Heart of Hounslow Health Centre. Please see the attached job description and person specification. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate they meet the essential criteria in the person specification in their application and if shortlisted, at interview. For an informal visit or for further information on the post please contact our charge nurse Emily Beagley at emily.beagley@nhs.net The post holder will be responsible for the below: They will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Clinic Manager. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times. In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, generally known as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care. In midwifery settings they will be called a Midwife. In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery. They will provide advice and guidance also, and generally be known as a senior staff nurse. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Clinical • Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives. • Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area. • Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy. • Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives. • Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients. • Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required. • Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values. • Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices. • Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care. • Coordinate and manage nurse led clinics where appropriate. • Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate. • Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives. • Deliver and supervise a high quality patient experience. • Work with manager to collect and disseminate data on quality indicators etc, in line with national and Trust objectives. • Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring equipment is safe, and used in line with Trust policy and values. • Promote and maintain patient safety at all times, including proactively implementing falls prevention. • Lead role in the detection, management and prevention of safeguarding issues. • Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within their area of practice and promote this to others. Leadership and Management • Manage the day to day staffing arrangements and rotas, to ensure safe levels of practice. • Be a shift coordinator on a regular basis where appropriate. • Ensure staff adhere to Trust protocols of care, eg Infection Control • Take continuing responsibility for the Ward / Department in absence of manager. • Participate in senior nurse / unit on call rota / bleep holder (some areas, eg paediatrics) as appropriate. • Lead and manage their own clinical team within general clinical areas, and of the total team in the absence of the manager, in line with Trust values. • Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff generally within the Division and the Trust. • Contribute to the effective management of the area by ensuring correct levels of staff are in place to deliver and assist with the planning of off duty rotas. • Assist in the delivery of induction / orientation of new staff. • Act as a role model, ensuring staff work to Trust guidelines and values. • Supervise, under the direction of their manager, the work of qualified and unqualified staff and learners. • Provide clinical support and guidance to staff. • Act as a resource for clinical knowledge to staff. • Initiate action on complaints & incident management and responses, and assist in their investigation and resolution. • Participate in recruitment and selection, and develop effective selection and interviewing skills. • Undertake appraisals of staff, following training. • Chair team meetings as required. • Lead on specific projects, as indicated and agreed by manager. Education and Research • Participate in the education of all learners within their area. • Actively support and assist in preceptorship and in pre registration student support, supervision and guidance including mentorship where appropriate. • Identify and respond to learning needs for area. • Develop and deliver or organise local training sessions, mindful of the Trust values. • Facilitate others in the development of informal teaching skills. • Participate in the annual training needs analysis for their area. • Participate in any local or related research projects, clinical trials etc. Professional development • Maintain professional registration. • Ensure mandatory training and a satisfactory appraisal is in date. • Undertake a professional development plan and demonstrate achievement of objectives. Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details. This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Wirral

ContractPart time

Are you looking for a new challenge within paediatrics? We have what you are looking for. Owing to promotions and developments, we have opportunities for staff nurses to work across the Children’s Ward and the Paediatric Assessment Unit at Arrowe Park Hospital. We are looking for individuals who possess the skills and enthusiasm to help develop the paediatric services in both units. A qualitative and safe experience is at the heart of all our patient experiences. If you have the experience and desire to improve services for our children and young people then this will be the challenge for you. These positions will offer the successful candidates an ability to build upon existing skills and knowledge, whilst working within a friendly developing team with a vision for constantly changing and improving children’s services within a dynamic district general hospital. All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH. If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a Enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months. This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026

University Hospitals of Leicester - Leicester

ContractFull time

This is an exciting opportunity for doctors wishing to gain further experience in Anaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and enthusiastic team supporting the clinical services within UHL and will be expected and supported to contribute to research and audit within the department. A doctor appointed to this post shall have full registration with the General Medical Council and have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be as a trainee in anaesthesia, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies. Main duties of the job To participate in the first on call resident rotas for obstetric anaesthesia and ITU To participate in the provision of elective and emergency theatre lists. To undertake pre and post op visits. To undertake supporting professional activities which might include; Audit, continuing professional development, teaching, appraisal, job planning, and research. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly as the service demands require. To fulfil clinical governance requirements. To undertake mandatory training. Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: • high-quality care for all, • being a great place to work, • partnerships for impact, and • research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: • we are compassionate, • we are proud, • we are inclusive, and • we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk Provision of a safe and efficient anaesthetic and critical care service. This job incorporates resident on call within a designated specialty doctor rota. Depending on skills and experience the post holder may be required to participate on other appropriate resident rotas. The daytime work will include delivery suite and ITU duties and elective and emergency theatres lists. Depending on experience and service requirements the postholder will work on either accompanied lists with a consultant or have sole responsibility for a list. On Appointment the successful candidate would be offered a 11.5pa per week contract including 10pa direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 pa of SPA time. A standard 10pa contract will include 9 pa’s DCC and 1pa of SPA in accordance with the speciality doctor’s contract 2021. This job may be suitable for an individual who wishes to gain experience and re-enter training or who wishes to gain experience and training with a view to applying for Article 14 This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Poole

ContractPart time

Are you a passionate and forward-thinking physiotherapist looking to make a real difference in children’s lives while advancing your own professional development? Join our supportive and innovative Integrated Paediatric Therapy Team, where you’ll benefit from structured supervision, ongoing training opportunities, and exposure to a diverse and rewarding caseload. This is an excellent opportunity to use specialist skills within a collaborative environment that truly values learning, career progression, and high-quality, child-centred care. We are seeking a proactive and motivated Physiotherapist with relevant postgraduate experience at a senior level to join our friendly and dynamic Paediatric Physiotherapy Team. Interview: 17th September This part-time fixed term Band 7 post offers an excellent opportunity to further utilise clinical skills within a specialised, integrated therapy service, delivering both inpatient and outpatient care. The post-holder will work with children and young people aged 0–19 years who present with a wide range of conditions, including medical, musculoskeletal, neurodevelopmental, orthopaedic, and other complex needs. You will provide high-quality assessment and intervention across Poole, Bournemouth, and East Dorset. The role is based primarily within the Children’s Therapy Team. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in a rota providing weekend, on-call, and twilight cover to the paediatric wards. Services are delivered in a variety of settings, including paediatric wards, nurseries, schools, and outpatient clinics across University Hospitals Dorset Trust sites, offering a diverse and rewarding caseload. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary paediatric team and collaborate with colleagues across health, education, and social care. We are committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care in partnership with children, young people, and their families. A full driving licence and access to a car are essential, as the role involves community-based visits and travel across multiple sites. 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, BAME, 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 · To be part of a team of therapists providing a highly specialised Physiotherapy (PT) assessment, treatment and advice service to children, 0-19 years and their parents/carers referred to the service, covering Bournemouth, Poole, and East Dorset. · To support the Team & Service Lead in the daily management and strategic planning of the team’s service delivery within paediatric therapy services and the multidisciplinary team. · To be responsible for the clinical supervision and development of other members of the Paediatric Therapy Team and to be a clinical educator for undergraduate students. · To demonstratean appropriate level of evidence-based expertise in the assessment and treatment of a paediatric caseload, for children of all ages with neuro-developmental, neuro-muscular, musculoskeletal, and respiratory conditions, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders. · To provide advice and liaise with other professionals (e.g. consultants, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, orthotists) and disciplines (e.g. the community nursing team, Learning Disability Team, Occupational Therapists working in Social Care and Health, Education Staff etc.), as well as networking with therapists in other departments and NHS Trusts. · To participate in continued professional development to support the operational management and development of the Paediatric Therapy service. This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026

Mid Cheshire Hospitals - Crewe

PermanentFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgery and Cancer Division at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to recruit an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)/Senior Vascular Specialist Nurse to lead and further develop the Trust's Vascular Specialist Nursing Service. The post holder will provide expert autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with complex vascular conditions across inpatient, outpatient and community pathways. Working closely with consultant vascular surgeons and the multidisciplinary team, they will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, improve patient outcomes and ensure seamless care across the Cheshire & Merseyside Vascular Network. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced vascular practitioner or qualified ACP to further developadvanced clinical practice, leadership and service improvement skills within a supportive organisation. The Trust is committed to advancing Advanced Clinical Practice and recognises the vital contribution of this role to delivering safe, effective and sustainable vascular services. The successful candidate will provide professional and clinical leadership, contribute to service transformation, governance, audit, education and quality improvement, while supporting the development of innovative nurse-led services. They will play a key role in strengthening service resilience, workforce development and improving outcomes for patients with increasingly complex vascular needs. The post holder will work as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)/Senior Vascular Specialist Nurse, providing expert clinical leadership and advanced autonomous practice across the vascular pathway. They will demonstrate a high level of clinical autonomy, accountability and complex decision-making in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with vascular disease, delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care. Acting as the Trust's clinical expert for vascular nursing, the post holder will provide specialist advice and support to patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with consultant vascular surgeons, community services and the Cheshire & Merseyside Vascular Network to ensure coordinated, high-quality care. The post holder will independently assess, investigate and manage patients, request and interpret diagnostic tests, initiate treatment plans and provide expert care across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory settings. They will contribute to service improvement through leadership, governance, audit, education, workforce development and research in line with the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice. The successful candidate will hold a Master's qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent), demonstrate advanced clinical competence and work within professional standards, Trust policies and national guidance to support the ongoing development and sustainability of the vascular service. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers. Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. Clinical Practice: The post holder will work as an autonomous Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Senior Vascular Specialist Nurse, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and ongoing management of patients with complex vascular conditions across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care settings. The post holder will independently manage a defined caseload, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning, professional accountability and expert decision making within their scope of practice. The post holder will: • Undertake comprehensive advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and evaluation of patients with arterial and venous disease, diabetic foot complications, vascular ulcers, aneurysm surveillance and post-operative vascular conditions. • Independently manage nurse-led vascular clinics, follow-up clinics, surveillance programmes and urgent patient reviews, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care. • Request, interpret and act upon appropriate diagnostic investigations including vascular imaging, pathology and physiological assessments within agreed competency frameworks. • Independently prescribe medicines (where qualified) and initiate, review and adjust treatment plans in accordance with evidence-based practice, national guidance and local policies. • Provide advanced assessment and management of complex vascular wounds, compression therapy, lower limb assessment and vascular deterioration, escalating appropriately where surgical intervention is required. • Assess deteriorating patients, initiate appropriate management plans and coordinate timely escalation to consultant vascular surgeons or other specialist teams. • Provide specialist advice and expert clinical support to patients, carers, General Practitioners, community nursing teams, tissue viability services, podiatry, emergency care, ward teams and other healthcare professionals across organisational boundaries. • Act as the key clinical contact for vascular patients throughout their treatment pathway, ensuring coordinated, seamless care across Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Cheshire & Merseyside Vascular Network. • Participate in consultant-led multidisciplinary team meetings and independently present complex clinical cases, contributing to shared clinical decision-making and treatment planning. • Coordinate safe admission, discharge and follow-up planning, ensuring effective communication between acute, community and tertiary services. • Promote self-management, health promotion and patient education, empowering patients and carers to participate in treatment decisions and optimise long-term outcomes. • Analyse clinical information and service activity to support delivery of national vascular standards, NHS constitutional targets, GIRFT recommendations and elective recovery priorities. • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records and ensure compliance with professional, legal and organisational documentation standards. • Act as the Trust's expert resource for vascular nursing, providing specialist advice, consultation and expert opinion to multidisciplinary teams and external partners. Leadership and management The post holder will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership for the Vascular Specialist Nursing Service, supporting service resilience, transformation and continuous quality improvement. The post holder will: • Provide visible clinical leadership for the vascular nursing service, acting as an expert role model and ambassador for advanced clinical practice. • Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of nurse-led vascular services to improve patient access, experience and outcomes. • Identify opportunities for service redesign, innovation and pathway transformation in response to changing service demands and national policy. • Lead quality improvement programmes, clinical audit, service evaluation and governance initiatives to improve safety, effectiveness and productivity. • Develop, review and implement clinical guidelines, standard operating procedures and evidence-based pathways for vascular care. • Work collaboratively with consultant vascular surgeons, divisional leaders and system partners to support service planning, workforce development and long-term sustainability. • Participate in recruitment, induction, appraisal, supervision and professional development of nursing staff, trainee ACPs and other members of the multidisciplinary team where appropriate. • Provide expert advice regarding complaints, incidents, patient safety concerns and clinical governance, ensuring lessons learnt are embedded into practice. • Monitor clinical activity, patient outcomes and service performance, contributing to divisional and Trust quality and performance objectives. • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, compassionate leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration. Education The post holder will lead the development of vascular knowledge and advanced clinical practice across the multidisciplinary workforce. The post holder will: • Maintain advanced clinical competence through continuing professional development, reflective practice and completion of specialty-specific competencies. • Act as an educator, mentor, supervisor and clinical assessor for nurses, trainee ACPs, junior doctors, allied health professionals and medical students. • Design, deliver and evaluate vascular education programmes for hospital and community healthcare professionals. • Support succession planning through the development of future Advanced Clinical Practitioners and specialist vascular nurses. • Share specialist knowledge through formal teaching, case reviews, multidisciplinary meetings and clinical supervision. • Maintain an advanced clinical portfolio demonstrating ongoing competence across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice. • Disseminate new evidence, national guidance and best practice to improve vascular care across the organisation. • Maintain compliance with all statutory, mandatory and professional training requirements. Research, audit and quality improvement The post holder will promote an evidence-based culture and contribute to the continuous development of vascular services. The post holder will: • Lead and participate in clinical audit, research and quality improvement projects that improve vascular patient outcomes and service delivery. • Evaluate clinical practice against national guidance, GIRFT recommendations, VSQIP standards and local quality indicators. • Develop robust governance processes, clinical databases and outcome measures to monitor service performance. • Present audit findings, quality improvement outcomes and research activity at local, regional and national forums where appropriate. • Participate in research studies and support the implementation of research findings into clinical practice. • Collaborate with Advanced Clinical Practitioners and specialist nurses across the Trust and regional vascular network to share best practice and develop consistent standards of care. • Contribute to the development of Trust policies, clinical guidelines and evidence-based pathways relating to vascular care. • Use data to identify opportunities to improve patient safety, efficiency, patient experience and value for money across the vascular service. 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