The Hillingdon Hospital - Uxbridge

PermanentPart time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Therapy Team at Hillingdon Hospital. We are seeking staff to join on the bank as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly, integrated inpatient therapy department. You may have general skills to be able to work across a range of areas or have specific skills in one area. We are looking for people who might have availability to work flexibly and help to cover gaps in the service at times of need. The therapy department is the third largest staff group within the Trust and is widely respected. As a Occupational Therapist, you will play an essential part in the assessment, treatment, and discharge of patients. You will work closely with the patient, their support network, and Multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve a positive outcome. Potential areas of working include The Stroke Unit, Acute Older Adults, Frailty, The Acute Medical Unit and Medicine and Surgery Teams. You will be given opportunities to consolidate existing skills and be supported to further develop clinical and non-clinical skills. We are looking for clinicians who have a passion and experience of working in an acute, physical health setting. Main Tasks and Responsibilities Clinical · To autonomously complete the OT process with patients including: o Comprehensive assessment of needs o Provide individualised and specialised treatments to patients on your caseload, which will include a variety of physical, cognitive, and psychological conditions. o Lead and facilitate on patient discharges with arranging package of care, providing equipment and community support. · The OT process includes liaising with relatives, care givers and NOKs, providing updates regarding patients progress and discharge plans. · To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions. · To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment to ensure effectiveness of intervention. · To assess for patients’ equipment needs. Once equipment needs are identified, order equipment in a timely fashion to facilitate discharge. Equipment risk assessments eg bed rail assessments and manual handling risk assessments are to be completed where appropriate to ensure patient safety. The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed. Please note : Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date. See JD, Please note : Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date. This advert closes on Monday 10 Aug 2026

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Blackpool

PermanentFull time

This post is for x 3 - 12 Months Fixed Term post. An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our expanding patient centred and supportive Gastroenterology department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time to join us with opportunity to support inpatient and outpatient transformation as part of a blended workforce as we develop our Luminal and Liver services and further establish our inpatient and outpatient pathways. Our Gastroenterology and Liver service is one of the busiest in the UK – we offer a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for all gastroenterological conditions. Our JAG accredited, performance driven and patient centred Endoscopy unit delivers approximately 15,000 procedures per annum and is a spoke centre for the North-West Endoscopy training academy and is the admin hub for Bowel cancer screening within the Lancashire region. This post will provide the successful candidate with excellent experience and training in Gastroenterology. Our thriving Gastroenterology unit has a high reputation for good quality Gastroenterology and Endoscopy training and the experience gained through this post has in the past supported trainees to obtain a National Training Number and pursue a career in Gastroenterology. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is an NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre and involvement in Gastroenterology related audit, quality improvement projects and research would be fully supported. This post will support the ongoing provision of a timely, quality and safe specialist Gastroenterology and Liver service. The successful candidate will support Inpatient and Outpatient Gastroenterology transformation and Gastroenterology and Endoscopy recovery and restoration. Endoscopy training will be supported during the Luminal and Endoscopy rotations. The post will include a commitment to Gastroenterology on-call enhancing the overall training experience whilst supporting delivery of a 7-day Gastroenterology in-reach service and Gastroenterology Speciality reviews and ward cover on a rotational basis. Gastroenterology and Endoscopy administrative duties within the Department will also be undertaken regularly. The template for Consultant outpatient clinics is based as a minimum on the RCP template. A standard clinic comprises 12 patients and includes a combination of new, fast track and follow-up patients with each patient allocated 15-20 minutes. This template will depending on the experience of the trainee increase by up to 50% when a Gastroenterology Registrar has been allocated to clinic. Endoscopy Training lists comprise 6-8 units and are adjusted to trainee requirements. The department has a well established record in supporting Endoscopy training and all trainers have undertaken train the trainers courses. We have a dedicated Endoscopy training lead and Endoscopy trainee meetings are undertaken monthly to support and optimise the Endoscopy training experience. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a resident population of approximately 330,000 and the 12 million holidaymakers who visit the area every year. The Trust comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital and a smaller community/ rehabilitation hospital - Clifton Hospital. Outpatient services are also provided in Blackpool, Fleetwood and Lytham Hospital. The Trust is also responsible for the provision of a wide range of community healthcare services, including District Nursing, Community Matrons and therapy services. The organisation provides specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. We also have specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography) and provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. All Gastroenterology Speciality Registrars will be allocated time for professional development (CPD), Appraisal, Mandatory Training, attendance at regular team meetings which will have a clinical governance aspect and participating in Audit. Admin time will generally be undertaken within the Trust. Any variation from this principle must be discussed, agreed and made clear within the Gastroenterology Registrar Job plan. This advert closes on Monday 24 Aug 2026

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Cambridge

PermanentFull time

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist with a strong background in cancer pharmacy to step into the role of Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for cancer services. The role will focus largely on oncology but there will be some cross-over with haematology too. This role will work closely with senior colleagues within pharmacy and the Cancer Directorate to deliver and develop the clinical pharmacy service. You will have the opportunity develop your clinical leadership skills whilst working on projects to improve patient care. Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is a large regional centre delivering cancer care for over 5000 new patients each year. As a regional centre for the East of England we manage rarer cancers as well as being the local centre for patients within the Cambridgeshire area. Cancer services at CUH comprises of: • Solid oncology • Haemato-oncology including bone marrow transplant • Paediatric oncology and haematology including bone marrow transplant • Radiotherapy • Palliative care • Clinical trials As a Pharmacist within the team, you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical expertise and knowledge within this constantly evolving area of medicine. · Liaise with the relevant senior pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, other allied health professionals (AHPs) and managers to promote safe, evidence based and cost-effective use of medication in Cancer Services; Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to cancer services (Adults and Paediatrics) as part of the pharmacy team; Provide specialist pharmacist advice and service to inpatient wards, ambulatory care, daycare unit and outpatient clinics within Cancer Services covering both Oncology and Haemato-Oncology; Prescribe medication (if applicable) for individual patients within the agreed scope of practice and according to the CUH pharmacist prescribing policy within cancer services; Participate in and lead where required on novel pharmacy projects in the care of patients in designated clinical area; Identify and undertake research to inform practice developments and underpin delivery of an effective, evidence-based pharmacy service; Assist the Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services to provide Divisional support; Support new models of care and the running of pharmacist led clinics; s Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment. This vacancy will close at midnight on 2nd September 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 21st September 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust - St Albans

PermanentPart time

Join our growing Admin and Clerical Team! Our service is growing, and we are excited to announce an upcoming opportunity to join our Radiology Clerical team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This role is perfect for those with strong communication skills who thrive in a close-knit team environment while also collaborating with a wide range of professionals across the hospital. As part of this team, you'll provide vital administrative and clerical support for ultrasound and other imaging services. Occasionally, you may be required to support the service across other hospital sites. If you have experience in a customer-facing role and are interested in a rewarding NHS career, focused on patient support, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Further details will be discussed at interview. Welcoming patients and service users to the department. Booking patients in for their examinations and directing to the relevant sub waiting areas. Arranging Ultrasound and other appointments in line with clinical pathway targets. Answering telephone queries and other general clerical duties. 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 please 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. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role. ****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ****** Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role. This advert closes on Thursday 27 Aug 2026

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust - Ashford

PermanentFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Orthopaedic therapy team at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent. If you are motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic WE NEED YOU! The successful candidate will work as part of a highly experienced, friendly team of a Band 7 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Band 6 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and also rotational band 5s and Therapy support workers. Candidates should have experience of a good range of Band 5 rotations with some experience of working within Orthopaedics as either a Band 5 or 6. The post holder will be expected to provide regular post graduate training within their clinical specialty and work alongside Band 7s to complete some departmental managerial duties. We can also offer development roles for the successful candidate who may require additional support Please note previous applicants need not apply. Band 6 Physiotherapists work closely with all users of our services and their families, friends and carers who all play an invaluable contribution in how our users experience our services. Band 6 therapists are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services provided across the health economy by: • To manage daily a clinical specialist caseload within each of these rotations and be responsible for the assessment, formulation and treatments and to give highly specialised therapy advice to members of the MDT. • To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team • To be actively involved with training within the Department Each clinical area has friendly supportive teams where regular meetings, CPD and supervision is available Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Aug 2026

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Lancaster

PermanentPart time

The Stroke service at Royal Lancaster infirmary has an exciting opportunity for 2 Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist posts, each working 34.5 hours per week . This new post has been created to support the established Stroke team at RLI and will cover the Stroke service 7 days a week. UHMBT is situated on the southern edge of the Lake district with convenient links to the major cities in the north of England. The successful candidate will be supporting the Stroke service at RLI and will be responsible for driving patients admitted with Stroke symptoms through the acute stroke pathway, paying close attention to Local and national targets including SSNAP. You will have proven leadership and management experience and a preferable though not essential experience of Stroke . Ideally you will have a degree or have completed recent higher models of learning through University . 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 Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community 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. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ For further details / informal visits contact: NameNicole DixonJob titleMatronEmail addressnicole.dixon@mbht.nhs.ukTelephone number07773537446Additional contact information For more information about this role please contact nicole.dixon@mbht.nhs.uk ( Matron ) anna.robinson@mbht.nhs.uk (Divisional Manager) This advert closes on Friday 21 Aug 2026

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust - East Grinstead

ContractFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Staff Nurse to join our Plastics Dressing Clinic Team to cover one year's secondment relocation The post holder will have a passion for wound care and will work in our Nurse led Plastics Dressing Clinic with post op plastic surgery patients including Breast reconstruction, skin, hands and lower limb trauma. Previous experience in this role is not necessary as training will be given to the right applicant. Are you a local nurse who would be interested in full time / part time / job sharing position this might be the job for you! All work patterns considered. • The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of wound care under indirect supervision from senior staff. They are expected to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision once the key learning outcomes of the foundation programme are complete. • Employees should honour the Trust’s Core Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others. • Adhere the NMC Code at all times • Employees should demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working Queen Victoria Hospital is a specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services for people who have been damaged or disfigured through accidents or disease. Our world-leading clinical teams provide specialist surgery and non-surgical treatment for people across the south east and beyond. We specialise in conditions of the hands and eyes, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics. In addition, the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding area benefit from our expert clinicians treating more common conditions in our areas of specialism. We also provide a minor injuries unit, therapies services and a sleep service. We are a centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. • Carry out a full range of registered nurse duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s condition and care with support from the nurse in charge. Maintain the privacy and dignity of all patients whilst adhering to Trust and department policies, reporting any difficulties with these duties to senior staff. • Work without direct supervision once key learning outcomes of the induction/ foundation or preceptorship programme have been completed. • Monitor all patient care and treatment, maintaining high standards and quality at all times. • Prioritise nursing care, recognise deterioration in a patient’s condition and alert senior staff immediately. • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible written records of care. • Use effective communication, written and verbal with all levels of staff including the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives. • Foster good relationships with other departments, the multidisciplinary team and visitors to the unit. Help to achieve and maintain morale for both staff and patients. • Participate in the health education and explanation of treatment to patients and relatives. This advert closes on Sunday 16 Aug 2026

UKCIL - BRISTOL

£13.20 to £13.20 an hour

On-sitePermanentPart time

Personal Assistant (PA)/Carer Required for woman living near Southmead Hospital, Bristol Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 49a46b6d Personal Assistant/Carer required to support a woman living near Southmead Hospital. Hours: 5 hours per week Hourly rate: £13.20ph Duties include: - General domestic tasks and household support - Accompanying and assisting with appointments Closing Date: Monday 10th August Key Responsibilities Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Preston

PermanentFull time

Are you an aspiring nurse leader, looking for a new development opportunity, with a passion for improving the experience of women, their families and of course our healthcare staff? If so, this opportunity could be for you. We have an exciting development opportunity available to cover maternity leave for a nurse looking for their next clinical leadership position. Working in collaboration with the gynaecology ward manager, you will lead our gynaecology and early pregnancy assessment service at the Royal Preston Hospital. The unit is an emergency service operating in a model similar to that of a same day emergency care service for patients with urgent and emergency gynaecological condition or early pregnancy related concern. The unit has had its busiest year to date, with 10,000 attendances and over 1,000 recorded early pregnancy losses. This post is a critical role to our senior nursing leadership team, required to champion the care needs of women, their partners and of course our workforce. You will champion high quality standards of care through continuous improvement to continue to drive innovation and change. You will work closely with the gynae ward manager. The Ward accommodates a diverse mixture of surgical and emergency patients within the 18 bedded area, offering a specialist service for Gynaecology Oncology, Urogynaecology and Endometriosis patients alongside our early pregnancy patients, caring for those experiencing early pregnancy loss and miscarriage. You will have excellent communication & organisational skills, be passionate & strive to make a difference. You will be responsible for overseeing the provision of high quality care that is safe, efficient, effective, kind and meets the individual needs of women and their partners using our services. Together with the wider Gynaecology team you will be leading the service to uphold the Trust Values. You will haveoverall responsibility for the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relative and visitors who are cared for within their ward or department or by their team. Working closely with the Matron and lead consultant for the service, you will maintain a focus on the promotion of a close working relationship with the MDT team to uphold our standards and our mission to deliver excellent care with compassion, every time. You will deputise on behalf of the matron where appropriate to ensure consistent and safe care is delivered at all times to our patients whilst leading our amazing nursing and wider MDT teams. You will have strong leadership skills in order to lead a diverse team. A visit to the department is highly recommended to understand this fast paced & dynamic environment that is so much more than just a routine ward. We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 2.1 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of To ensure the provision of excellent care with compassion the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Ward Manager is responsible for: • ensuring all patient experience concerns are responded to in a timely manner • adopt continuous improvement methodology to bring about sustained change and improvements for staff and patients • ensure clinical audit and action planning is undertaken to receive assurance on care standards and delivery • Ensure the department is able to meet the requirements of the STAR nursing accreditation framework to attain and maintain gold STAR status and actions are completed timely. • to work clinically 40% of the week • ensure all staff are appraised and are compliant with training requirements for role in line with Trust policy and standards and provide assurance that staff are trained and equipped to carry out their roles competently and safely, utilising performance management processes where required. • Ensure sickness absence is managed in accordance with Trust policy • Ensure incidents and risk are managed through the Trust PSIRF policy and plan, using the incident and risk management system effectively • work closely with the wider MDT in relation to providing expert care to our patients • Ensure patient information is of a high standard and updated regularly • Participate in developing policy, procedure and guidelines relevant to the area • Contribute to the speciality clinical governance and risk agenda • Lead the always safety first / harm free care / safeguarding agenda within the clinical area • ensuring that the nursing team and care support team within their ward or department are adequately resourced and organised. • ensuring the nursing team and care support team are adequately supported and developed to deliver excellent care with compassion in line with the Trust’s Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework. • Leading and developing the ward nursing team and the ward administration and support teams by being a visible and strong role model providing leadership and direction to the team, capitalising on research and development opportunities, providing clinical supervision and advice for staff and students in order to support them in reaching their full potential • Ensuring the productive operation of the ward through the monitoring and maintenance of standards that create a safe, clean and organised environment and by using processes designed to increase the time nurses spend in therapeutic contact with patients See detailed job description attached to the vacancy for further details This advert closes on Monday 3 Aug 2026

University Hospitals of Leicester - Leicester

ContractFull time

Are you passionate about improving cancer services and delivering real change for patients? Help us transform cancer pathways and improve outcomes for patients across the East Midlands. Every day matters — and so does your contribution. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated improvement leader to join the cancer centre as the Project Manager - Days Matter Performance Improvement Funded through theEast Midlands Cancer Alliance (EMCA)and hosted by University Hospitals of Leicester, this 12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity will play a pivotal role in supporting cancer pathway improvement and performance recovery across the Trust. Working closely with operational, clinical and executive leaders, the successful candidate will lead a programme of improvement activity designed to reduce delays, improve patient experience and support delivery of national Cancer Waiting Time standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong programme management, operational performance and service improvement experience to make a significant impact on cancer care. The Days Matter Programme focuses on identifying and addressing delays within cancer pathways to ensure patients receive timely diagnosis and treatment. You will: Lead the delivery of the Trust’s Days Matter Programme. Identify opportunities to improve cancer pathway performance. Work with clinical and operational teams to redesign pathways and remove barriers to timely care. Support achievement of national Cancer Waiting Time standards including Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS), 31-Day and 62-Day targets. You will be expected to work independently, influence senior stakeholders and deliver sustainable improvements that make a tangible difference to patient outcomes. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Significant experience of operational management, transformation or service improvement within the NHS. Experience of leading complex improvement programmes and delivering measurable outcomes. Knowledge of NHS performance management and governance processes. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data. Excellent communication, engagement and influencing skills. Experience of working effectively with senior clinicians and managers. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. 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 This role offers a unique opportunity to: Lead high-profile improvement work that directly benefits patients. Work alongside clinical, operational and executive leaders. Collaborate with colleagues across the East Midlands through the East Midlands Cancer Alliance. Develop your leadership, improvement and programme management skills. Contribute to a nationally important cancer improvement agenda. The successful candidate will join a supportive team committed to innovation, collaboration and delivering outstanding care for patients. The role will be based at Leicester General Hospital with a requirement to work flexibly across the Trust sites. This post is offered as a12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity. Internal applicants interested in applying on a secondment basis should discuss the opportunity with their current line manager before application This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Jul 2026