Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Newark

PermanentPart time

🌟 Registered Nurse – Castle Ward, Newark 🌟 Castle Ward is an 18‑bed unit providing in‑patient care for medically optimised patients, with a strong focus on physical rehabilitation and supporting complex discharges. Our team is passionate about helping patients regain independence and move safely back into their own homes or long‑term settings. At the heart of our work is a clear purpose: “To support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.” As a Registered Nurse on Castle Ward, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, compassionate, and effective care. The role also involves: • Working in clinical environments where you may frequently encounter unpleasant conditions, including exposure to body fluids. • Managing and responding to potentially violent or threatening situations with professionalism and support from the wider team. • Following Trust health and safety policies at all times, particularly during risk‑associated procedures and when handling hazardous substances. If you’re dedicated, resilient, and motivated by helping people get back on their feet, we’d love you to join our friendly and supportive team. To understand the role in more detail, please read 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 sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship 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 the 9thApril, 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 read the attached job description and person specification This advert closes on Monday 17 Aug 2026

University College London Hospital - London

ContractFull time

The Women’s Health Division is seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Receptionist to join their busy outpatient team at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing. This is a full time role with a requirement to work weekends, an enhanced rate is paid to work Saturdays and Sundays. Please note the rota is subject to change. For more information regarding the role please contact: Shelly-Ann Young – Outpatients Service Manager. shellyann.young@nhs.net The Receptionist for Outpatients reports to the Outpatients Service Manager. The post-holder has the following responsibilities: The job description includes a comprehensive list of duties including; • Welcome patients and visitors into the department, ensuring they are made to feel comfortable and are treated with kindness, respect and dignity • Provide a high quality, comprehensive range of administrative and reception duties. • Deliver an excellent patient and user experience, by meeting and greeting patients, visitors and colleagues, registering patients and booking appointments in a timely and efficient manner. • Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the smooth running of the department. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. The successful candidate will be joining a busy and fast paced outpatient department and will have the opportunity to work with a range of clinical staff from several areas within Gynaecology including but not limited to: • Early Pregnancy Unit • 2WW • General Gynaecology • Complex Mesh • Urogynaecology • Endometriosis • RMU • Ultrasound scanning The successful applicant will be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills and be patient focused. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* *UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH? This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Aug 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford

PermanentFull time

Highly specialised clinical reasoning skills will be used to provide specialist assessment and treatment of complex chronic pain patients as a practitioner within Optimise Pain Rehabilitation Unit. You will provide high quality clinical input and psychologically-informed physiotherapy for persisting pain patients. The post holder will provide bio-psychosocial assessments, group pain rehabilitation programmes . Other duties include assisting and supporting the team leader and senior staff in the management of the department and ensuring high standards of care are maintained and developed. The successful applicant will be supported with in-house training to increase skills in working with patients with chronic pain. There are also in-service training sessions for both out-patient musculoskeletal services and pain. 1. To demonstrate highly advanced theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology and utilise highly developed clinical reasoning skills to accurately determine clinical diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of mixed and complicated conditions requiring rehabilitation, often in situations where conflicting evidence is present (e.g. medical masqueraders), resulting in realistic, patient centred goals and treatment plans in line with evidence-based practice. To undertake as a specialist autonomous practitioner, comprehensive assessments of highly complex patients presenting with multiple pathologies, using advanced bio psychosocial clinical reasoning skills, expert knowledge of evidence based practice, and advanced rehabilitation expertise to interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts, which may include very personal, emotive or contentious information. Demonstrate critical awareness of knowledge in the field and at the interface between different specialities. Develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques 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. The programmes: Out-patient programmes and one to one treatments which are psychologically informed or that are based on principles of Cognitive behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and mindfulness. Job Summary: To use highly specialised clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist assessment and treatment of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner within Optimise Pain Rehabilitation Service. To provide high quality clinical input for persisting pain patients. To be able to unravel the complexity of the impact of pain and identify which ‘blending of therapies’ are required to address both the psychological and physical effects of pain. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Clinical 1. To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work including the management of individual caseload, working within accepted codes of professional conduct and clinical guidelines to minimise clinical risk. 2. To demonstrate highly advanced theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology and utilise highly developed clinical reasoning skills to accurately determine clinical diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of mixed and complicated conditions requiring rehabilitation, often in situations where conflicting evidence is present (e.g. medical masqueraders), resulting in realistic, patient centred goals and treatment plans in line with evidence-based practice. 3. To undertake as a specialist autonomous practitioner, comprehensive assessments of highly complex patients presenting with multiple pathologies, using advanced bio psychosocial clinical reasoning skills, expert knowledge of evidence based practice, and advanced rehabilitation expertise to interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts, which may include very personal, emotive or contentious information. Demonstrate critical awareness of knowledge in the field and at the interface between different specialities. Create a research-based diagnosis to problems by integrating knowledge from new or interdisciplinary fields and make judgements with incomplete or limited information. Develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques. 4. To monitor and reassess therapeutic input and patient status in order to progress and adjust treatments effectively and develop comprehensive discharge plans referring to specialist services as indicated. 5. To take a lead professional role in a highly specialist area by providing expert advice and support to physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals. 6. To be responsible for producing and developing guidelines, protocols and policies pertinent to specialist area from government directives (e.g. NHS plan / NICE Guidelines etc) 7. To plan and organise own time including patient care, training, supervision and meetings. 8. To be responsible for the competent use of exercise and gym equipment, and patient appliances as indicated, and to report any defects or malfunctions to the Team Leader. 9. To participate in the service Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision programmes. 10. To develop comprehensive discharge plans. 11. To be responsible for writing clinical letters, reports and discharge letters issued to patients and outside agencies. 12. To advise patients, employers and occupational health departments on the appropriate time to return to work, sports and other activities. To issue AHP fit notes. 13. To manage clinical risk within own caseload and within the pain rehabilitation service. To be able to undertake a suicide risk assessment and follow the pathway for suspected cauda equina. To report safeguarding issues and refer to appropriate teams. 14. To assess patients attending Optimise Pain Rehabilitation Unit and refer to the most appropriate programme, including assessment for hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, one to one sessions. To participate in the running of the Balanced Life and Get Back Active programmes including hydrotherapy and manage complex patients on a one to one basis. 15. To decide (in consultation with colleagues if necessary) whether to treat, co-manage or refer. e.g. reason referral requirements to crisis team, community mental health or pain clinical psychology; be able to unravel the complexity of the impact of pain and identify which ‘blending of therapies’ are required to address both the psychological and physical effects of pain. 16. To provide post programme reviews for participants. 17. Demonstrate academic and theoretical knowledge of pain neurophysiology (e.g. pain gate, neuroplasticity, peripheral and central sensitisation, centrally generated and maintained pain; role of sympathetic, parasympathetic, immune systems and genetics, pathology of peripheral neuropathies, CRPS, phantom pain, etc) 18. Demonstrate understanding of core concepts of Acceptance and enhancing psychological flexibility; cognitive defusion (how our thoughts / language becomes fact); contact with the present moment; the observing self (Mindfulness); reconnecting with values; encouraging sustained committed action. Differentiate between struggling and acceptance. 19. To be familiar with a range of psychological approaches used in pain management such as mindfulness, motivational interviewing, ACT, CBT etc and to be competent in the delivery of treatment in groups using principles from such approaches. 20. Demonstrate ability to use activity/exercise sessions as an opportunity for patients to be exposed to difficult thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. Ability to facilitate patients in managing these when they arise, in keeping with values and workability. 21. To participate in the evening and on call rota. Communication 1. To communicate in simple terms complicated concepts about pain mechanisms and scientific information to patients, carers and other staff (within and outside own profession), both on an individual and group basis, who may find such ideas difficult to understand due to differences in educational or language background, and who may not want to accept information provided. Information needs to be clearly conveyed without causing offence or distress. 2. To communicate with all other healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies and professional networks concerning patient care or professional issues and ensure good working relationships for the effective provision of musculoskeletal rehabilitation. 3. To impart unwelcome or disappointing news to patients with poor prognoses and their relatives/carers in an appropriate and empathetic manner ensuring their understanding of the implications of such information. 4. To demonstrate negotiating and persuasive skills where required in relation to specialist caseload and service development. 5. To deal with verbal complaints and to follow the Trust’s formal complaints procedure. 6. Demonstrate theoretical and clinical application of communication skills (empathy, validation, active listening, rapport building, reflecting, paraphrasing, summarising, use of silence etc). Able to elicit, identify and act on patients understanding / concerns. 7. In groups and individual interactions it is necessary to provide information using an ACT approach that may be contrary to previously received medical advice. The needs of the individual versus the needs to the group need to be managed in a sensitive manner such as coping with interruptions by distressed patients or dealing with anger when it is aimed at oneself or other patients. 8. To provide appropriate feedback to the referring staff during and at completion of physiotherapy intervention. Education 1. To assist the Team Leader in organising the Clinical Governance programme within the service. To participate in the IST programme. 1. To develop and deliver teaching programmes within specialist area of practice to senior and junior staff. 3. To deliver specialist lectures to a wider audience e.g. conferences, clinical interest groups. 4. To be responsible for maintaining a detailed personal portfolio showing reflective practice, and provide CPD and clinical supervision and mentoring to all staff. 5. To act as clinical educator for undergraduate students as required. 1. To attend clinical governance meetings. This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Aug 2026

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - uxbridge

PermanentFull time

A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting Nursing clinical leadership role, working at the forefront of the Hillingdon Urgent Care Response and new Hospitals at Home team providing clinical leadership to an exciting team and delivering highly quality interventions for avoidable hospital admission and facilitating discharges from the acute hospital settings. You will be responsible for progressing the new Hospital at home team service and supporting the teams to clinically advance and for delivery of evidence-based interventions through direct care, supervision and training and education with practitioners in the team. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures. They will utilise research skills for audit to support policy and service development; and undertake research within the area served by the service and of relevance to young people their families and carers. Applicants must be a registered Adult RGN Nurse with extensive post graduate qualifications and experience of working with Adults providing patient-centered care and leading a team. The post holder will work closely with the Service Manager to support the strategic development, operational delivery, and continuous improvement of Adult Community Services within Hillingdon. They will be responsible for the operational management of staff, caseloads, and treatment pathways, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality services. The role will also oversee performance monitoring against key indicators and ensure that robust clinical supervision arrangements are in place for all staff, in accordance with local and national standards and protocols. The post holder will provide leadership in driving service transformation in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, working collaboratively with stakeholders to co-produce and develop innovative pathway interventions across community services. They will lead the coordination of Quality and Clinical Governance processes and assurance frameworks, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care. The role will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring high standards of clinical practice, quality, and performance, ensuring services consistently meet regulatory, organisational, and contractual requirements. We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and we will support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL The post holder will work closely with the service manager to support the development and delivery of the adult community services in Hillingdon and will be responsible for operationally managing staff, caseload, and treatment pathway management and for monitoring performance indicators and ensuring clinical supervision for all staff in the teams is in line with local and national protocols. The post holder will be expected to lead on service transformation in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, co-produce, and support the evolution of pathway interventions with the community services. who will co-ordinate the approach to Quality and Clinical Governance and assurance frameworks to maintain and monitor high standards of care, ensuring services meet quality and performance standards. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT - Swindon

PermanentFull time

Do you have recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting as a qualified staff nurse? if so, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Radiology Department on a full time basis. You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group within the acute hospital setting. You will be responsible for the assessment, development, delivery and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of your role. You will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes. You will be expected to continue with their own professional development. 1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs. 2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained. 3. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service. 4. To independently telephone pre assess patients for a variety of interventional procedures. This includes a role in assessing their suitability for the intervention, ordering appropriate tests and giving of appropriate advice. 5. To administer prescribed intravenous drugs to patients before and during an interventional procedure as appropriate. This includes acting as sedation assistant, administering and closely monitoring IV sedation, ensuring comfort and safety. 6. To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details. 7. To prepare equipment for the safe care of the patient and assist Radiologist during sterile interventional procedures as scrub nurse. 8. To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times. We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. 9. To document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient’s notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers. 10. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines. 11.To care for outpatients in the recovery area following interventional procedures. Assessment of patient needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care on an individual patient basis. This includes monitoring of vital signs, giving of aftercare information and nurse led discharge. 12. To handover care of patients who have undergone major interventional procedures to ward nurses, following department protocols/ care plans, ensuring safe on going care of the patients. 13. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies. 14. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives. 15. Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g. vulnerable adults. 16. To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks. 17. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with re-evaluation requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice. 18. Actively encourage service users & carers for feedback and work with the Radiology team to develop action plans to address issues. 19. To promote best practice and monitor support workers practice. 20. To assist in the orientation and support of new staff and students to the unit, working together as a team. 21. To work as a mentor to students and new staff members. To lead a team of junior staff assisting the senior sister with their appraisals. 22. To act as a role model and promote the Trust’s STAR values. This advert closes on Friday 7 Aug 2026

NHS Jobs - Ipswich

£113,565 to £150,569 a year

PermanentFull time

For further information please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification. Dr Sohail Abrar - sohail.abrar@nsft.nhs.uk

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Winchester

PermanentFull time

· To work with the multi-disciplinary stroke team in the implementation and progression of stroke rehabilitation programmes. · To enable patients to achieve their optimum level of independence in mobility and activities of daily living. · To be primarily responsible for the continuation of rehabilitation programmes during weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. · The post holder will participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting with specified duties and to take responsibilityfor planning his/her own work duties. • Post stroke cognitive assessment. • Assessment of functional ADL (activities of daily living). • Ordering of equipment to facilitate timely discharge from stroke unit. • Provide evidence based intensive stroke rehabilitation in the inpatient setting to improve patient outcomes. • Run group therapy classes on the stroke unit. Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Basingstoke

PermanentFull time

The post holder will be a member of the Facilities Senior Management team and will be responsible for managing and developing operational waste management, reduction, recycling, on-site waste collection and disposal activities within the Trust, providing value for money and excellence in service provision. The post holder will define and set service levels and participate in the preparation and updating of the Trust’s strategies and policies and staff training for its waste management services. The post holder will be required to work with key stakeholders both internally and externally to identify, promote and deliver projects to reduce waste at source and minimise use of resources. The Post holder will be responsible for making sure the Trust fulfils its obligations in line with the NHS England 10-year strategy. They will lead on PAM and ERIC submissions for Facilities. The post holder will monitor and report on the overall compliance of Waste Management in line with internal and external regulations to include but not limited to: CQC compliance, business continuity plans, Health and Safety, and any relevant body or policy. WASTE • Ensure legislative compliance across HHFT in regard to waste management, aligned with the requirements of HTM 07-01 Safe and sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste and all other relevant legislation. • Responsible for managing and developing operational waste management to include reduction, recycling, on site waste collection and disposal activities within the Trust providing value for money and excellence in service provision • Define and set service levels and participate in the preparation and updating of the Trust’s strategies and policies and staff training for its waste management services HEALTH, SAFETY and RISK • To provide support to the FM Operations Director with implementing Health and Safety Policies pertinent to waste management • To ensure all risk assessments pertaining to the waste yards and equipment used are maintained and serviced as required. • Support and coordinate the health and safety risk assessment process and establish and maintain a system for waste issues • Attend Trust and Divisional Health and Safety Committee meetings as a representative for Waste Management services and take further actions arising out of the work of the committee, particularly in tracking actions through to completion • Escalate any Health & Safety concerns and any barriers to resolving them Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contactSouthern Housingon 02080 360017 Ensure legislative compliance across HHFT in regard to waste management, aligned with the requirements of HTM 07-01 Safe and sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste and all other relevant legislation. · Responsible for managing and developing operational waste management to include reduction, recycling, on site waste collection and disposal activities within the Trust providing value for money and excellence in service provision · Define and set service levels and participate in the preparation and updating of the Trust’s strategies and policies and staff training for its waste management services · Ensure effective exchange and dissemination of information relating to waste management within the Trust and participate as required in audits, special projects and cost reduction and income generation initiatives in relation to Waste activities · Responsible for achieving effective communication channels with the Environment Agency, HSE and other external organisations as necessary and appropriate to ensure service and compliance. · Ensure that waste management is considered and accounted for in all proposed capital projects. · To communicate with staff at all levels including external providers at both Director and operational level to ensure that the required service and best value for money is achieved for the Trust · Lead and Chair the Waste Stakeholder Group · Representing the Trust at Key national and regional working groups · Prepare annual audits of waste disposal service providers to ensure compliance with the Duty of Care requirements under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act · As part of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) risk assessments, the requirements of the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 and the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act 1996, annually review the methods of containment for each waste stream, and the waste descriptions and instructions given to staff and contractors. · Ensure that Pre Acceptance audits are carried out each year in accordance with HTM 07 01 Safe and Sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste and oversee any actions arising. · Manage waste in accordance with CQC requirements, including overseeing ongoing audits and reviews necessary to meet the requirements of these initiatives and implement action plans as required · Collate information for tender documents, specifications and service levels in liaison with Procurement and provide expert advice on standards and other performance measures in relation to waste and packaging · Ensuring that stock and equipment for waste activities is in stock and accessible · Responsible for making recommendations in relation to budget setting and management of the waste budget · Improving performance against the wate hierarchy, investigate and implement innovative solutions and develop circular economy opportunities with the aim of achieving the Trust strategic target of zero waste. · To develop and promote a Trust system for reuse of unwanted but serviceable items · Responsible for managing and maintaining large complex waste data returns and monitoring databases used on all trust sites in relation to waste services e.g. ERIC and PAM. · Direct line management responsibility for the Trust Waste and Facilities Compliance Service Lead (Trustwide) · Occasional travel required outside of the Trust to attend conferences, meetings and duty of care visits as required · Produce reports as required for the Senior Management team meetings, Quality and Performance Committee and any other that may be required or requested · To co-ordinate and ensure incidents and complaint investigations and responses happen within agreed time frames · Understand CQC regulation and the impact of any adverse findings of quality measurement, internal/external reviews and changes in service delivery and assist in preparing staff for unannounced and announced inspections. This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford

PermanentFull time

We are looking to recruit a full-time Ward Clerk to work closely with the clinical staff and Ward Managers on Complex Medicine Ward - D The purpose of this role is to provide an efficient and high standard of clerical service to the wards; to ensure that a welcoming and professional greeting is provided to patients and visitors; to ensure the smooth running of the admission and discharge process for patients on the wards and to ensure accurate and timely completion of unit data, booking of transport and other administrative tasks The role of a ward clerk is to provide varied administrative support for the ward. Acting as a first point of contact in person or on the telephone for patients, relatives and visiting staff, welcoming them to the ward and dealing with any queries. Ensuring the electronic records for the patients are updated and dealing with any paperwork for their admission and discharge. Full training for this post will be given. The role of a ward clerk lends itself to individuals who like to use their initiative, those who enjoy working within a varied working environment and who thrive supporting and helping others. It is an exciting and busy role and would suit anyone with good hospital administration experience, can work to tight deadlines, has excellent customer service skills and can offer first class support to the team they will be working closely with. 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 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 the OUH YouTube channel. The purpose of this role is to provide an efficient and high standard of clerical service to the ward; to ensure that a welcoming and professional greeting service is provided to patients and visitors; to ensure the smooth running of the admission and discharge process for patients on the ward and to ensure accurate and timely completion of unit databases. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Act as a first point of contact in person or on the telephone for patients, relatives and visiting staff, welcoming them to the ward and dealing with any queries, including those relating to admission, discharge, visiting times, claiming expenses, accommodation, insurance and parking. 2. Assist patients who may wish to claim expenses. 3. Book and track medical records. Maintaining an organised and up-to-date filing system of notes using the ward trolley, ensuring that all medical records are in order before leaving the ward. 4. Liaise with other departments/hospitals to obtain medical records images and results for authorised users. File reports in the medical record. 5. Undertake other admin duties including managing post, filing, photocopying and ordering or stationary to ensure the smooth running of the ward. 6. Ensure all patient records are correct. Collect personal and confidential information from patients or relatives in order to complete the admissions process including assignment to correct consultant; and ensure patient admissions, discharges and transfers are recorded in a timely manner on the patient administration system. Ensure adherence with the Data Protection Act and Trust procedures in respect of confidentiality and the patient record. 7. Ensure that information on overseas patients is entered accurately onto EPR and communicated to the Overseas team, to ensure appropriate charges are processed. 8. Support the ward staff with arranging discharges, liaising with all necessary teams and coordinating patient transport as appropriate. Ensure that follow-up appointments are booked if required. 9. Monitor that discharge letters are completed before patients leave the ward. Report weekly to duty consultant any that are not done within 24 hours of discharge. 10. Ensure that transport for any discharges is booked at least 24 hours an advance. Be a ward ‘expert’ for transport booking ensuring that the nursing staff are able to book and check journeys. 11. Undertake surveys/audits as requested by the Ward Manager. 12. Provide cover for other ward clerks during periods of leave and absence. 13. To participate in the induction and training of new members of staff within the team 14. Liaise closely with the coordinator of each shift with regards to admissions and discharges. 15. Liaise with other departments in relation to inpatient appointment bookings and follow ups. 16. Liaising with the coders to ensure all coding of discharged patients is completed. 17. Distribute and direct mail as required. This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Andover

PermanentFull time

The Facilities Support Worker role will carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of cleaning, food service and general Portering support activities including patient transfer between departments/wards. The role is very hands-on, providing facilities support services to the departments and wards at Andover War Memorial Hospital. The role offers good variety and a great opportunity to learn about the different services and departments within the facilities family. Portering duties The safe movement of people and goods including (but not limited to): · General Portering duties such as Patients moves (including babies, children, and adults). · Portering of mail, medical records, pharmacy supplies, bloods, specimens, supplies., waste, linen, furniture. · Patient meal delivery to ward areas. Domestic Duties · General domestic cleaning functions high / low level dusting, vacuuming, mopping, floor scrubbing and drying with floor machines, floor burnishing, deep cleaning and HPV set up. · Prepare and provide patient hot and cold drinks to patients in ward areas or as otherwise directed. Catering Duties · General kitchen support duties such as washing up, cleaning down, moving, and rotating stock items and food. · Preparation such as preparation of sandwiches, salads, fruits and beverages for restaurant and hospitality function. · Food service and food replenishment and cash handling till operator, within the restaurant when required. · General cleaning to front of house servery area, tables, crockery, cutlery, vending machines. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations. The successful applicant must hold the following: • Flexible in their approach to work in order to meet the needs of a busy hospital • Willingness to work on a rolling or ad-hoc shift pattern to cover early, late, nights and weekend shifts • Experience in a hospital based environment is preferred but not essential. If all of the above sounds appealing and you want to help us further shape our commitment of maintaining clinical excellence in a positive and professional environment then please submit your application. A standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be applied for in the event of a successful application Portering duties The safe movement of people and goods including (but not limited to): · General Portering duties such as Patients moves (including babies, children, and adults). · Portering of mail, medical records, pharmacy supplies, bloods, specimens, supplies., waste, linen, furniture. · Patient meal delivery to ward areas. Domestic Duties · General domestic cleaning functions high / low level dusting, vacuuming, mopping, floor scrubbing and drying with floor machines, floor burnishing, deep cleaning and HPV set up. · Prepare and provide patient hot and cold drinks to patients in ward areas or as otherwise directed. Catering Duties · General kitchen support duties such as washing up, cleaning down, moving, and rotating stock items and food. · Preparation such as preparation of sandwiches, salads, fruits and beverages for restaurant and hospitality function. · Food service and food replenishment and cash handling till operator, within the restaurant when required. · General cleaning to front of house servery area, tables, crockery, cutlery, vending machines. This advert closes on Thursday 6 Aug 2026