Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Dorchester

PermanentPart time

Fulltime/Part time hours available. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a small friendly team undertaking receptionist and administrative duties in our Emergency Department. The Emergency Department is a busy, interesting place to work and sees 47,000 patients a year on average and the majority of them are booked in by our ED Receptionist/Clerk Team. Emergency Department Reception operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so you will work as part of a rota. You will be allocated a mixture of shifts including nights, weekends and some bank holidays. • Early - 6:30am - 2:30pm • Double Up - 10:30am - 6:30pm • Late - 2:30pm - 10:30pm • Twilight - 6:30pm - 2:30am • Night - 10:30pm - 6:30am Rotas are planned 6 weeks in advance, you will have the ability to request certain shifts and days off and enhancements are payable for unsociable hours. If you have good customer service, communication and administrative skills, are flexible in your approach, reliable and enjoy working in a busy, dynamic environment we would love to hear from you. 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. 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. • • The role is located within the Emergency Department at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester. Your role will include: • Duties associated with the Emergency Department Reception• Booking in Ambulances • Booking in Walk-in Patients • Assisting Patients Relatives • Answering phone calls from other hospital wards • Duties associated with Bed Bureau• Answering calls from GP Surgeries • Liaising with speciality services • Booking transport for patients 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. Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations. 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 Sunday 16 Aug 2026

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Dorchester

ContractFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Registered Nurse to work in the Ophthalmology Outpatients department. The role requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own clinical skills in line with progressive service delivery, involving supporting consultation clinics and minor operative procedures, contributing to maintaining patient safety, quality care and standards. You will require excellent communication skills and a willingness to develop your management and leaderships skills including supporting staff development. You will deliver and participate in as required, clinical supervision and reflective learning in accordance with Trust Policy If you are a strong, caring, compassionate individual, who cares about patient safety, quality and standards and enjoys working within a diverse team, then please apply. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic trained nurse to assist with the delivery of high standards of care. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate skills and knowledge such as: · Chaperoning, being patient advocate. · Assisting in procedure clinics and supporting patient recovery. · Supporting various Ophthalmology clinics · Supporting the development of new staff. · Supervision and assessment of students. · Communicating with patients, their families/carers and staff. · Time management · Basic level of leadership skills/experience. 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. 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. 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. Right to Work in the UK: This is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations. This advert closes on Thursday 20 Aug 2026

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Dorchester

PermanentFull time

The Digital Estates Programme Manager bridges the gap between digital healthcare technology and physical estate construction, ensuring all modern facilities are fully integrated, digitally advanced, and compliant with national digital blueprints. As part of the Dorset Digital Service, spanning the three NHS Trusts in Dorset, you will lead on strategic planning, alignment, and execution of all digital infrastructure requirements, clinical systems, and smart technology requirements. This is an exciting and challenging role supporting the information technology needs across capital estates projects and New Hospital Programme (NHP) projects. Reporting to the Associate Director of Infrastructure & Estates Programmes, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across Digital, Clinical, Operational and Estates teams, as well as external partners, to ensure that digital infrastructure is fully integrated into major capital developments, estate refurbishment programmes and service transformation initiatives across the Trust. You will have strong programme and project management expertise and experience of leading NHS transformation programmes within estates, facilities, and clinical environments. The successful candidate will have significant experience managing large-scale projects, engaging a wide range of stakeholders, and delivering technology-enabled change that improves operational efficiency and service delivery. The role is being advertised across the three Dorset NHS Trusts and applications are welcomed from current employees of Dorset County Hospital (DCH), Dorset Healthcare (DHC) and University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) NHS Foundation Trusts. We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them. UKVI Sponsorship: This role may be available for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsorship will be determined based on your current situation and on a case-by-case basis. The Job Description & Person Specification tells you 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. Message Recruitment@nhs.net if you are unable to access the attachment. This advert closes on Sunday 16 Aug 2026

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Dorchester

ContractFull time

This post is a Specialty Doctor role within the General Surgery department. The post holder will work as a middle-grade doctor, providing supervised but independent clinical care across emergency and elective services. The role includes inpatient ward care, emergency surgical assessment, theatre activity, outpatient clinics, and participation in the middle-grade on-call rota under consultant supervision. The post holder will escalate clinical concerns appropriately to the on call consultant in line with local policies and patient safety requirements This post is fixed term for 12 months. The timetable will be flexible and will include ward work, theatre activity across the general surgery sub-specialties, outpatient clinics, and participation in the emergency general surgery service, including CEPOD cover as part of the on-call rota. 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. We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them. The General Surgery Department provides the following services: • General Surgery • Colorectal • Upper Gastro-Intestinal • Breast • Paediatric Surgery Emergency and elective work is covered by the department mainly across Abbotsbury and Lulworth wards, however sometimes our patients may be looked after on ICU, Purbeck, Ridgeway or the Children’s ward Kingfisher. The post will be based on 10 programmed activities (PAs) plus an additional 2 PAs, reflecting on-call commitments and service requirements. The distribution of duties will be agreed through the jobplanning process and reviewed periodically in line with service need and contractual arrangement. The post holder will participate in the General Surgery middle-grade on-call rota. At the time of appointment, the rota frequency is anticipated to be approximately 1 in 10. On-call frequency may be subject to reasonable variation depending on staffing levels and service configuration. Any changes will be managed in accordance with the Specialty Doctor contract, Trust policy, and reasonable notice, following discussion and agreement through the job-planning and rota management processes This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Aug 2026

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Dorchester

PermanentFull time

Are you a caring individual looking for a new flexible working life? Do you have the passion and skills to support across Dorset County Hospital at short notice? Our Temporary Staffing Bank needs you! We are looking to grow our team of Bank Health Care Support Worker (HCSW’s). Working on our bank allows you the flexibility of a zero hours agreement, whilst allowing you to be part of one amazing team. We are looking for HCSW’s who can commit to supporting our service and would be available to work several shifts a week. You will have a choice of preference when booking shifts but will need to be flexible and reallocated to meet the needs of the hospital and to support safe staffing levels. • Band 2 to 3 • Flexible working • Bank agreement • Various wards A variety of shifts are available, covering both day and night duties in different wards and departments. Please be aware that this role isnot currently eligible for visa sponsorship.Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date. The role of a Healthcare Support Worker provides personal care whilst working alongside a multidisciplinary team. To excel in this role you will ideally: • Have experience in Health Care • Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. • Have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate documentation. • Be flexible and willing to work across a variety of wards within DCHFT. Those who are new to care with a genuine interest in a career with the NHS are encouraged to apply as we can give on the job training and a full care certificate induction will be provided. Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description. 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. 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. At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for everyone. 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. 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 dch.recruitment@nhs.net if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for workers 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 Tuesday 25 Aug 2026

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Kempston, Bedford

PermanentPart time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hospital Optometrist working with Moorfields Eye Hospital, Bedford. The role involves working exclusively within the paediatric community eye service at a number of sites in Bedfordshire, including but not limited to Kempston and Biggleswade. To personally deliver a range of specialised face to face and optometric care and extended role optometric care, clinical audit & teaching. To support the development of extended roles for optometrists within Moorfields. In conjunction with the medical staff to support the development of, and to help deliver, shared care for ophthalmic conditions. This post is primarily based at our Kempston health centre clinic associated with our Bedford site, working in the paediatric eye clinic. At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer: • Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme • Free 24/7 independent counselling service • Learning and development opportunities • Easy and quick transport links • A range of attractive benefits and discounts • Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes • Free Pilates classes • Full support and training to develop your skills • Flexible working friendly organisation And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document. MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES Leadership • To personally deliver a range of specialised and extended optometric care, clinical audit and teaching. Clinical To provide a wide range of optometric services, which can include: To work closely with the optometry team to provide a wide range of optometric services, at a hospital or community site, which may include: • Working in an 'extended role' capacity in a variety of ophthalmology clinics which can include Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Cataract or Acute Services. • Working in extended role outside ophthalmology clinics, i.e. without medical support in clinic, e.g. Diabetic slit lamp clinics, Children’s Vision Clinics • Triage of referral letters both routine and urgent and management of shared care cataract referral • Supervising junior staff in their clinical roles To undertake specialist clinical activity; this activity requires regular use of a range of advanced clinical techniques requiring dexterity and concentration. These clinics involve responsibility for clinical decision-making with support from consultants and the provision of specialised diagnosis, management, care and education of patients. To provide a clinical opinion or obtain a clinical opinion from consultant colleagues to optometric and non-optometric colleagues on the management of patients. Clinical Governance • Responsibility in conjunction with the consultants for the systematic and critical analysis of the quality of work carried by optometrists. • To initiate and participate in clinical audit. • To help identify and develop service standards and audit for optometrists. • To personally participate in continuing professional education and development (as required by the General Optical Council and through appraisal as part of role). Management • To assist the Lead Optometrist to manage Optometry Services • To help develop systems, clinical governance, processes, guidelines and training to establish and maintain extended role clinics & shared care services. • To be able to use appropriate IT including electronic patient records for benchmarking, audit and clinical uses. Teaching and Development • Contribute to the delivery of optometric teaching and supervision to other ophthalmic professionals. Research and Development • To contribute to clinical research or assessment programmes. • To present audit/research findings at relevant scientific meetings. • To contribute to publishing research/audit findings in peer-reviewed journals. Policy • To support the Clinical Director, the Principal Optometrist & the Head of Optometry in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for Optometrists. This advert closes on Thursday 20 Aug 2026

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust - Canterbury

PermanentFull time

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is looking to appoint a full-time Consultant in Neuro-rehabilitation, who will provide out-patient and ward referral services to the Trust as well as providing in-patient support to the neuro-rehabilitation ward . The Trust is one of the biggest in the country with three acute sites and an increasing commitment to working jointly with partners in the community. The Consultant will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and to undertake the administrative duties associated with their care. They will be expected to co-operate with the Clinical Director and Care Group Management on organisational and budget issues. In addition to inpatient and outpatient duties there are flexible commitments, including administration, management, committee work, relative interviews etc. The successful applicants will be joining a team of 10 Consultant Neurologists, 2 Consultant Neurophysiologists and a Rehabilitation Consultant. There are close links with the King’s College Hospital Regional Neuroscience Centre at Denmark Hill in London. The Consultants will be expected to develop specialist interests, and to make contributions to service development, research and teaching. Applicants with postgraduate degrees, significant experience or specialist interest in movement or peripheral nerve disorders, motor neurone disease or epilepsy would be particularly welcome. Successful applicants will be expected to develop a specialist interest and to make contributions to service development, research and teaching. The Neurosciences department has a strong history of Clinical Leadership, and we will encourage new colleagues to develop their Leadership and Management skills with education programs and mentorship. The post-holder will be supported in undertaking relevant audits in the specialty area. The post-holder will be expected to undertake CPD activities which will be supported through the agreed job plan. Active participation in appraisal and revalidation will take place on an annual cycle and access to mentoring is available through the Kent Clinician Development Programme. Appropriate secretarial support will be provided as well as office space and IT equipment. This advert closes on Sunday 2 Aug 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool

PermanentPart time

• Support all individuals through effective communication • General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds). • Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol. • Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use. • Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas. • Collection of Blood products as required from laboratory • Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy • Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting of incidents if they occur. • Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff. • Supports members of the nursing team in the management of abusive and aggressive behaviour with supervision • Contribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals Band 2 positions will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), An opportunity has arisen for a part time healthcare assistant Ward 4A. We are looking for a motivated, trustworthy and reliable individual to join our hardworking and dynamic team on Ward 4A. This is a busy, mixed medical ward specialising in with liver disease. You will need good basic communication skills, and be happy to assist patients with all aspects of daily living and basic nursing care. We are looking for a team player to help improve and make a small difference to patients care with the aim to drive quality forward. This will require working shifts including weekends and nights as required. 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. • Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags). • Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained. • Support of patients in managing incontinence. • Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nurse • Preparation and serving of patient’s meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary. • Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department with regard to the number of meals needed. • Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of care • Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan. • Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans. • Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient’s plan of care. • Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing. • Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital • Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices. • General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff. • Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations. • Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers. This advert closes on Friday 4 Sep 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford

PermanentFull time

We are seeking to appoint an Adoption & Fostering – MDA Coordinator/Patient Pathway Administrator to join our Community Paediatric team at Oxford Children's Hospital. The post will be based at John Radcliffe Hospitals as part of Oxford University Hospital. This post is crucial to the ongoing development of the services and would suit a candidate who has excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be expected to liaise with staff and colleagues at all levels. You should have the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload to tight deadlines. You will need to demonstrate initiative and flexibility in your approach and be able to work in a pressurised and busy environment. Knowledge of the Trust's Electronic Patient Record System (EPR) and knowledge of elective access standards would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given. This position requires the demonstration of strong organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as being a team member. If you are self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen to join our team then we would encourage you to apply. Working hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 Ensure that all referrals for the Adoption & Fostering (A&F) and Multidisciplinary Assessment (MDA) are managed using the comprehensive departmental database to record all key information regarding forthcoming assessments and current waiting times. Liaise closely with families to co-ordinate appointments, answer questions regarding the process and ensure that they are well supported in line with Trust values. Liaise with a wide range to professionals from within the Trust and outside to ensure that assessments are completed with all key information collated and all key personal are aware of timings well in advance of appointments. Link closely with the consultant lead for A&F and MDA to consider any changes and developments necessary to the smooth and efficient running of the service. Due to the specific needs of this client group and the demands on the professional team a flexible approach and good communication skills are essential. Attend to A&F and MDA meetings as requested and complete any required action. Strong IT skills and attention to detail due to handling large amounts of patient data. Collaborate closely within the team, providing support and cross-cover as needed to maintain service continuity. Establish and maintain effective communication with external agencies, ensuring consistent information flow and comprehensive administrative support. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles Oxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. Provide primary administrative support to consultants, clinical staff and all patients under their care, including diary administration, correspondence support and other administrative duties as required. Designated point of contact for the consultants and clinic teams, handling telephone enquiries from patients, carers, GPs, social workers and other service users, ensuring that the caller’s needs are met, or they are transferred to the most appropriate person. Assisting distributing incoming post to consultants. To take a lead role in the management of lists and clinics, ensuring that all patients are seen within the required time scales and in accordance with NHS targets and Trust Policies. Taking appropriate actions to ensure that requests for diagnostics and follow-up appointments are processed in a timely fashion. Arranging investigations, ensuring that these have been performed, results received and seen by relevant clinicians and filing/redirection of all investigations results as appropriate. Supporting the service to ensure compliance with 18-week referral to treatment (RTT) targets, intervening where necessary to expedite appointments and procedures to avoid breaches. This advert closes on Monday 17 Aug 2026

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Birkenhead

PermanentFull time

We have a full time, permanent vacancy for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist to join our team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH). The Speech and Language Therapy Service is a well-established team, providing services to adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties across a variety of clinical areas: • General adult inpatient wards • Acute stroke unit • Clatterbridge Rehabilitation Centre (Stroke rehabilitation and Neuro Rehabilitation Network Beds) • Stroke Early Supported Discharge • Rotation into the community based service is planned (6 month rotations) The post holder will have opportunity to gain experience across all these areas. All staff are supported through regular clinical team meetings, personal development planning, CPD , and clinical supervision. WUTH has a preceptorship programme for all new graduates. The service shares an office with the dietetic service at Arrowe Park Hospital and separate offices at Clatterbridge Hospital. A car driver is essential as travel across site and to patients homes will be required. We welcome applications from existing Speech and Language Therapists with HCPC registration, or those about to gain their relevant Speech and Language Therapy qualifications enabling them to be registered with the HCPC. Under the supervision of a Senior Speech and Language Therapist the post holder will:- • As a qualified clinician, assess, plan and deliver individualised programme of intervention evaluating the effectiveness for patients presenting with a range of conditions. Giving advice to patients and their carers when required. • Prioritise and plan own patient caseload according to needs of the patient and resources available. Direct supervision and support from a Senior Speech and Language Therapist is regularly provided and clinical work is routinely evaluated. • Contribute to the discussions on service and policy development and implement in the workplace as directed. • Be responsible for the effective manual and computer recording of patient interventions accurately and appropriately, following Service/ Trust Policy. • Be responsible for the collection/input of clinical information and statistics for patients. • Be responsible for producing timely, accurate and informative clinical reports for other agencies as required. • Identify the current and potential future needs of the patient and be responsible for initiating appropriate referrals to a variety of internal and external agencies. • Undertake evidence based audit reporting findings to the team. • Responsible for own competency to practice through CPD maintaining a professional portfolio, including reflective practice and participating in the supervision and appraisal process 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 attached Job Description for further information about the Speech and Language Therapist position available at WUTH This advert closes on Sunday 9 Aug 2026