Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts - Nottingham

PermanentPart time

Anaesthetic Practitioner opportunities at Nottingham University Hospitals Are you a registered Nurse with an anaesthetic qualification or an Operating Department Practitioner with acute experience in the NHS? Or, Are you a newly qualifying Nurse with an anaesthetic qualification or Operating Department Practitioner who will be completing study in the next 6 months? If so, we are recruiting Theatre Practitioners with acute NHS experience across both our City and QMC Campuses. **Please note, that due to a high volume of applicants this advert may close early** Our fantastic theatre teams are looking for highly motivated, innovative, and progressive individuals committed to the development of yourself, your team, and our changing services. You will be joining a pro-active, dynamic team of nurses and ODP’s who offer the best standards of perioperative care. Every day is different - challenging but rewarding. We pride ourselves on team work, learning, and being forward thinking. Please note, that due to ongoing service developments the post holder may be required cross site at our other Theatre Complex with the agreement of the Speciality Team Leader. In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. Must have theatre experience. Expectations to deliver a high standard of service with patient safety and quality are a priority. You should be able to demonstrate effective team working and work to the highest standards of evidence based practice. We practice multi-skilling and are looking to recruit a dynamic Practitioner who wishes to develop their practice in either anaesthetic and/or surgical scrub support. You will have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education, and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. All persons appointed to the post are required to hold registration with their appropriate professional regulatory body and to comply with their professional code of conduct. Evidence of on-going registration will be required. NUH offers fantastic support to a diverse range of students and learners and therefore the successful applicant should either hold or be willing to work towards a mentorship qualification. Shift patterns and on call commitment will be dependent on the speciality you join. Please see the attached document for further information. Must have theatre experience. To deliver high quality holistic care to patients To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the Care Group This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Aug 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool

ContractFull time

A key driver behind this model is the Trust'scommitment to Acute Medicine, and optimisingconsultant-led care during peak demand hoursto ensure the rapid assessment and treatment ofacutely ill medical patients. A dedicated Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit (AEC) opened at Aintree in2015. This allows same day treatment of ambulatory medical patients and hot clinics, which enablesadmission avoidance and early follow up of patients.We also continue to embed a rapid assessmentprocess across the floor and support nursing andmedical coordinators throughout the day with acute take board rounds on the Acute Medical Unit. This enables us to drive fonruard patient care and optimise patient flow through improved coordination andmanagement of the medical take. These initiatives earned Acute Medicine the Team of the Year, andProud of Aintree awards in November 2016. In February 2023, Acute Medicine relocated to a bespoke unit at the front door of the hospital alongside the Emergency Department, with the aim of optimising care for Acute Medicine patients. Senior clinical involvement is available 12 hours per day, 7 days per week and is provided currently by a combination of acute physicians and otherphysicians from within the Medical Division but it is envisaged that, with further appointments, this service will be provided by the Acute MedicineDirectorate itself with in-reach services provided by the inpatient speciality teams. • Supervising and co-ordinating the admittingmedical team to optimise efficiency of the acute medical take in the hospital. • Provide a prompt senior opinion/assessment of acutely ill medical patients. • Take responsibility for ensuring that appropriate triage and management is arranged for eachpatient and determining whether discharge home is appropriate, as well as identifying seriously illpatients who need immediate medical intervention • Provision of consultant care for patients remaining on the AMU beyond 9am on the morning after admission until such time as they are either transferred to amedical ward or discharged from hospital. At present the morning ward rounds on the AMU are conducted in a formal way and rostered junior medical staff accompany the Consultant on the ward roundwithin the limitations of service provision. lt isintended that all patients on the AMU are reviewed during this round and a management plan isagreed. An afternoon board round also occurs. • Close supervision/support of the admitting medical team of the day, providing help with, for example, unusually difficult emergency procedures (forexample resuscitation, central line placement, chest drain insertion etc) although experienced specialist registrars will more usually be responsible for these procedures. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page. The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Aintree comprises a 13 spacetrolleyed assessment area (MAB/FAB) for AcuteMedicine Assessments, 2 side rooms and a 4 bed High Care Area. There is also a drop-off bay for initial patient assessment and our AEC (ambulatory emergency care) which includes 6 assessment rooms, a prodedure room and a treatment bay/hub. There is a co-located 25 bed short stay area (AMU 2) Acute Medicine is currently run by full Time Consultant Physicians with support from Consultant Physicians from other medicalspecialties. They are supported by three AcuteMedicine StRs, four Clinical Fellows, two GPVTStrainees, two IMT 1-2 trainees, two IMT 3 trainess, two ACCS trainees, one FY2 trainees, four FY1 trainees, eight Advanced Nurse Practitioners (one in training)and 3 PAs. The AMU Consultants work very closely with theAED team, the on-call medical Specialist Registrars and IMT and Consultant Physicians across themedical directorate to help support the management of the acute take. Liaison with General Practitioners regarding the suitability for admission of a small number ofpatients in whom doubt exists about the need foradmission (via a dedicated phone link to AEC) andto provide an opinion on such patients if deemed necessary in a rapid assessment clinic setting. Supervise the junior doctors in ensuring thata discharge summary is provided promptly forpatients discharged to home from AMU and AEC. This advert closes on Friday 31 Jul 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford

ContractFull time

Advert – Band 3 Assistant Patient Pathway Administrator – Urology We have some exciting opportunities available to join the Urology team as a Assistant Patient Pathway Administrator. We have a variety of posts based at either the Churchill Hospital (Headington). As a Assistant Patient Pathway Administrator, you will work closely with our clinical teams to support the delivery of excellent care to our patients. Your day-to-day role will involve talking with patients and the clinical teams, carrying out a variety of administrative tasks such as booking clinic appointments, scheduling patients into an operating theatre list, and making sure our consultant and nursing teams’ clinic letters are processed and sent out to our patients. These roles are ideal for anyone looking to move into the NHS, with good opportunities for career progression both within and outside the department. We welcome applications from recent school leavers or graduates, or those looking for a change, as full training will be given once you start in your role. Informal discussions or visits to the department are welcomed, please do contact either Lisha Collier , Sandeep Thomas or Melanie Bartley for further information. lisha.collier@ouh.nhs.uk sandeep.thomas@ouh.nhs.uk melanie.bartley@ouh.nhs.uk 1. Book new and follow-up outpatient and diagnostic appointments, ensuring that capacity is proactively and efficiently used. This includes booking patients into the correct clinic to ensure that they are seen by the most appropriateclinician. 2. Reschedule outpatient appointments as a result of patients calling the service, in line with local targets and agreed local processes inrespectto patient cancellations. 3. Actively review patient DNAs,liaisingwith the appropriate clinical staff and reschedulepatientappointmentsinlinewithagreedlocalprocesses. 4. Taking telephone calls from patients and actioning their queries or directing them to the appropriate person. 5. Contributing to the management of the daily emails accounts within the department, ensuring that queries are dealt with effectively and efficiently. 6. Completing clinical letters for patients and GPs 7. Addingadditionalcliniccapacity on EPR as directed by management. 8. Liaise with the appropriate teams (e.g. learning disabilities team, translator services etc) to ensure that patients requiring additional support services are not indirectly discriminated. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. The post holder will be expected to provide day to day administrative support for Urology clinicians within the Urology department. The individual will need to be flexible to meet the competing and evolving demands of the service. There will be an element of cross cover required within the team and an extension of the role to provide administrative support to other services covered by the Urology Team Patient administration underpins the patient journey and supports clinical teams in delivering high quality patient care and can make a real difference to the patient experience. Effective and efficient patient administration supports management through ensuring a high standard of data quality and by making the best use of capacity and resources. The post holder hasresponsibilityfor the provision of a professional, comprehensive, and efficient administrative supportservice for the Urology clinical team This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Aug 2026

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust - Cross Site

PermanentFull time

We have a Band 5 Audiologist role for 37.5 hours a week, available at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. Working in the Audiology Departments of WHHT, helping the adult hearing-impaired population, by diagnosing and treating hearing loss. Based across the 3 hospital sites. Hours 7.50-18.00. Must have a BSc in Audiology or equivalent, with relevant in-service training. RCCP or equivalent registration is an essential requirement if already qualified. RCCP registration or equivalent registration must be applied for if your qualification is pending. Please note this is a 12 months fixed term/secondment You must have NHS experience either as a qualified Audiologist or as a student on placement. You will be covering ENT clinics, doing Direct referrals, reassessments, hearing aid fittings, follow ups and hearing aid repairs. You will need to be flexible, a team player and enjoy working with the elderly and hearing impaired. With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Excellent communication. Show and communicate a complex understanding to all. Analyse and interpret information. Work effectively without direct supervision. Provide specialist clinical and technical services. Format account databases and generate patient records. Careful use of expensive equipment and its maintenance. Propose changes to improve service. Assist in departmental projects as required. Clinical supervision. Careful and accurate recording of patient sessions onto Auditbase. To participate in mandatory staff training sessions. To participate in any department research and development. This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Aug 2026

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes

PermanentFull time

Theatre Health Care Assistant Band 2/3 £25,272 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata if part time Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working Band 3 salary will be dependent on having a NHS Care certificate. If you do not have this, you will start at Band 2 and be supported within the first 6 months to achieve it, once achieved you will move to Band 3 Are you interested in working in a busy and challenging Operating Theatre department? We would love you to come and join our fantastic Theatre Team at Milton Keynes University NHS Hospital (MKUH). Are you a caring, motivated individual looking for a rewarding role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are seeking enthusiastic Theatre Health Care Assistants to become a vital part of our dedicated and friendly team at Milton Keynes University Hospital. MKUH is a forward-thinking, medium-sized hospital with approximately 500 beds. Our busy and diverse Operating Theatre department features 12 theatres, supporting both elective and emergency procedures. As a Level 2 trauma centre, we provide high-quality care across a wide range of surgical specialities. Interview date: 19 August 2026 We are unable to sponsor this role Strong 81.2% of additional clinical services feel care of patients is their top priority.''NHS Survey, 2024'' 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' The theatres at MKUH are split into 2 suites with a total of 12 operating theatres, and a procedure room suite which undertake both elective and emergency work. The role of the HCA is to assist the theatre team in the delivery of safe and effective care to the patient. The post holder will be expected to work competently and flexibly across all surgical specialities as part of the multidisciplinary team, including a variety of shifts including nights, twilights and on-call shifts Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career. As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards. Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH -News - Milton Keynes University Hospital- For further information about Milton Keynes please visit -Visit Milton Keynes Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team. MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023. As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future. With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH. Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYel-Y9nrU Please refer to the attached job description This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Aug 2026

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Ilkeston

PermanentFull time

Are you passionate about the digital space? Do you want to help transform health and care services through innovative digital support? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Network and Telecommunications Support Engineer within the Technical Operations Strategic Business Unit (SBU) at NHIS. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that is working to future-proof the NHS by delivering vital digital services and supporting the transformation of healthcare through technology. As part of the Technical SBU, your primary goal will be to support the delivery of Service Level Agreements, design and implement technical solutions, and work collaboratively with our Partners and Customers to align with clinical and IT strategies. You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the IT infrastructure at all levels, from providing essential technical support to users, to managing upgrades and installations within our Datacentres. You’ll be supporting the Network and Telecoms infrastructure across Kings Mill Hospital, GP practices, and Community Health services around Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. We are committed to ensuring that our customers experience minimal disruption and receive high-quality service that ensures the smooth continuation of care. If you are ready to bring your passion for digital transformation and healthcare to the next level, apply today to join our team! To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation. We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as ‘outstanding’ for care and our King’s Mill Hospital as the only ‘outstanding’ NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands. Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list. To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Aug 2026

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Blackpool

PermanentFull time

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team based at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Although this post is primarily based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital the successful candidate may be expected to carry out work at other sites when required. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a role that has been developed as part of the ongoing Trust POCT improvement initiative. We are looking for an individual on a full time basis who has experience working within a Pathology Laboratory or working with POCT devices and methods in a Healthcare setting. Suitable candidates will require a relevant professional/scientific qualification to degree level or higher, current registration with HCPC and aPost Graduate Diploma (IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent). The intended working hours for this position are 8:30am-4:30pm. The post holder will work as part of the Departmental and Multidisciplinary Teams maintaining good lines of communication and promoting a strong commitment to the department. The principal duty of the post holder will be to provide first line support to operators and departments that use point of care testing (POCT) equipment in order to facilitate safe POCT practice throughout the Trust whilst monitoring and facilitating the correct functioning of all POCT devices. The post holder will also oversee the activity of Support Workers and Associate Practitioners within the POCT Team. Additional duties will be undertaken as directed by the Point of Care Testing Lead in consultation with the post holder. As a teaching hospital and an organisation committed to continuous learning, we offer a broad range of education and training to staff and students/trainees/other learners. All post holders are expected to fulfil mandatory training requirements, engage in continuous learning and support education and training of others commensurate to their role. Our Point of Care Testing (POCT) team is a small, friendly, and approachable group dedicated to supporting operators across the organisation. We work closely with clinical teams to ensure POCT equipment is used safely, effectively, and in line with quality standards. From training and competency assessment to troubleshooting, quality assurance, and day-to-day advice, we provide practical support that helps staff deliver timely and reliable patient care. Our collaborative approach ensures operators feel confident, supported, and valued whenever they need assistance. This is an exciting time to join an evolving team which is now part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Service. Please also refer to the attached job description for full details. Summary of Main Duties and Responsibilities · To liaise and work with all members of the POCT team and support the services across the client (Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) sites. · To monitor and plan own workload. · To participate in meetings related to POCT e.g. POCT Team huddles and services review meetings, liaison with Ward Managers / Key Trainers, POCT Group. · To provide training sessions to end-users within various departments at the client site to promote safe and effective patient care in relation to POCT. • To facilitate safePOCT practice by educating and promoting end-user compliance with POCT Standard Operating Procedures. • To facilitate safePOCT practice by educating and promoting end-user compliance with POCT Standard Operating Procedures. • To monitor performance of POCT devices and facilitate correct functioningby undertaking minor maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. · To implement new equipment via change control prior to routine use. · To monitor POCT standards via audit and evidence-based practice and implement lessons learned. · To monitor POCT analyser performance via Internal quality control (IQC) and External Quality Assurance (EQA) which may include manipulation of material and use of fine tools including pipettes. · To participate in the validation and verification of new POCT equipment or retrospective verification of POCT equipment already in use. · To participate in the testing and evaluation of new or prospective POCT equipment. • To support the implementation of the policies and procedures authorised and ratified by the Medical Devices Steering Committee. · To promote POCT quality and safety regulations and directives enabling the Trust to meet the requirements of: MHRA guidelines, ISO15189 standards and other relevant standards (e.g. CQC). This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Aug 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT - Southampton

PermanentPart time

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our Day Surgery Unit (DSU) and Recovery team at Princess Anne Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a small, friendly, and supportive team, delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing day surgery procedures. The role offers a varied and dynamic working environment where you will be supported to develop your clinical and recovery nursing skills. Key Responsibilities Provide safe, high-quality care to patients in the immediate post-operative recovery phase Monitor and assess patients following anaesthesia, ensuring early recognition of deterioration Work collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, and the wider multidisciplinary team Support patients through their surgical journey, ensuring a positive experience Participate in maintaining high standards of infection prevention, patient safety, and documentation University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute. What We Offer A welcoming and supportive team environment Opportunities to develop and enhance your recovery and perioperative skills Exposure to a wide range of surgical specialities Ongoing support for professional development This post is ideal for a nurse looking to expand their experience in recovery nursing while contributing to a team that values collaboration, learning, and high standards of care. Essential Requirements Registered Nurse (NMC registered) Previous Recovery experience is desirable Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and organisational skills Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care This advert closes on Thursday 6 Aug 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT - Southampton

PermanentFull time

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. We have an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Support Worker to work in our Theatre departments at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). Whether you are an experienced Healthcare Support Worker or just starting out – if you are caring, compassionate and looking for a new challenge, then we’ll have a role for you! Apply to join the team at UHS and take the next steps in your healthcare career. University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute. Southampton General Hospital - Centre block theatres About the team: We cover a wide variety of specialities such as: Orthopaedics, Neuro, Paediatrics, ENT Cardiac and mixed general surgical fields. We are a regional specialist centre and do many pioneering procedures. We have the highest ratio of staff to patients in the hospital and team working is key to our success. The circulating role in theatre is vital to delivery of our service and you would be directly assisting the surgical team during the operation. We support training in the initial phase of learning the role doubled up with an experienced member of staff and become independent when ready. We encourage and assist staff through obtaining their functional skills level 2, level 3 health care and onwards to a Nursing or Operating Department Practitioner apprenticeship. We are looking for individuals with the ability and attitude to grow and develop into a valued member of our team. Whatever level of skill or experience you currently have, if you can demonstrate drive and potential, our comprehensive induction and in-house training teams will help you to reach your full potential. All applicants MUST be fully flexible to cover a variety of shifts including early, late, long days and nights – as our services operate 24 hours, 365 days a year. Princess Anne Hospital About the team: We specialise in Obstetric & Gynaecology (benign & oncology services, fertility treatment) and breast surgeries and pride ourselves with having a multi-disciplinary team offering services to women and newborn. You will be working with a variety of teams of highly competent and reliable nurses, ODP's and HCA's, complimenting the different consultants working in the department. We are a friendly unit with 4 operating theatres, which provide a 24/7 emergency services for obstetric and gynaecology conditions and elective services for obstetric, benign and oncology gynaecology and breast surgery, including reconstruction. There is an attached Recovery and Day Surgery Unit which has 6 recovery beds and and 15 day-surgery beds which are open from 7:30-10 pm. We’re recruiting HCAs across all theatre departments at UHS and will allocate you to your department after successful interview. Please note: This vacancy does not meet the Home Office threshold for sponsorship and requires candidates to complete a 9-month training period. We are therefore unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK or where candidates do not have at least 9 months remaining on their visa from the start date of the new role. Due to a high volume of applications, the Trust reserves the right to close this advert early. This advert closes on Friday 7 Aug 2026

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Dorchester

PermanentPart time

We’re growing — and we’d love you to grow with us. Our Stroke Service is expanding to support patients across Dorset and Somerset, including the launch of our brand‑new Hyper‑Acute Stroke Unit (HASU). We are recruiting Band 5 Registered Nurses who want to make a real difference at one of the most critical moments in a person’s life. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking team delivering high‑quality, time‑critical stroke care across the full pathway — hyper‑acute, acute, and early rehabilitation. As a Band 5 Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, compassionate, evidence‑based care to patients with complex neurological needs. You will work closely with our Stroke Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Therapists, and wider MDT to support patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. What we’re looking for We welcome applications from nurses who are: • Passionate about stroke care • Confident in fast‑paced clinical environments • Keen to develop skills in NIHSS, thrombolysis/thrombectomy pathways, dysphagia management, and neurological assessment • Motivated to work in a service that is growing, innovating, and improving outcomes for patients across two counties What you’ll be doing • Delivering high‑quality nursing care to patients with acute and hyper‑acute stroke presentations • Completing neurological observations, NIHSS scoring, and escalation • Supporting post‑thrombolysis monitoring and early mobilisation • Working closely with the MDT to deliver personalised rehabilitation plans • Communicating sensitively with patients and families during complex and emotional situations • Contributing to service development as we launch our HASU What we offer • Full stroke‑specific induction • NIHSS training and competency sign‑off • Opportunities to rotate into the Hyper‑Acute Stroke Unit • Access to stroke specialist education and CPD • Supportive leadership and a strong MDT culture • Clear development pathways into Band 6 Stroke Specialist role We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria. Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. This advert closes on Friday 14 Aug 2026