Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool

PermanentFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cellular Pathology Department for a full-time Band 3 Medical Support Secretary to join our busy and dedicated team. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive administrative and audio-typing service supporting the Non-Gynaecological Cytology and Histopathology Services, ensuring the efficient processing of daily workloads and a variety of administrative duties. This is a vital role that contributes to the smooth running of a high-performing clinical service. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and professional individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates should be self motivated, able to work independently using their own initiative, and capable of prioritising workloads effectively while working with minimal supervision. Applicants should be educated to GCSE level or equivalent and possess excellent IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office applications. An RSA/OCR typing or word processing qualification (or equivalent experience) is essential, together with a good understanding of medical terminology. The post holder will be required to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service delivery. If you are committed to providing excellent administrative support and thrive in a busy healthcare setting, we would welcome your application. The postholder will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Consultant Pathologists, junior medical staff and the wider Cellular Pathology team. This will include providing accurate clinical correspondence and reports through audio typing, digital dictation and copy typing, including complex histopathology and cytology diagnostic reports. The role will involve managing departmental enquiries and shared mailboxes, maintaining records, supporting meetings, inputting data onto relevant systems and assisting with general office duties. The post holder will work flexibly as part of the team, prioritising workload, meeting deadlines, maintaining confidentiality and supporting high-quality service delivery. NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities. We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are 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 that extend to more than two million people in the North West. We operate from five hospital sites: 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 several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community. 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 Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For full details, please refer to the attached job description Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation. Quality check documentation completed in clinical administration support. Ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Liaise with personal medical secretary of speciality accordingly. Complete any tertiary referrals to external Trusts and ensure these are completed on the PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is promptly reviewed. Check that follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with patient pathway. Mentor, train and supervise relevant junior staff as required Accurate use of patient information using the Patient Administration System (PAS), including registration screen, checking patient details are correct, tracking of case-notes. Ensure all letters and discharge summaries are copied to the appropriate professionals, including patients. Ensure efficient audit processes in place concerning correspondence to ensure quality levels maintained and rectify accordingly. This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool

PermanentFull time

We are seeking a full-time Support Secretary to join our busy Interventional Radiology team. This is a fast-paced and varied role requiring strong organisational and communication skills. Key responsibilities include managing patient queries, accurate data entry, and the timely typing and processing of clinic letters. The post-holder will play an important role in supporting clinical services and ensuring smooth administrative operations within the department. This is an interesting and rewarding position, offering the opportunity to work within a dynamic healthcare environment while contributing to high-quality patient care. To provide a comprehensive support service to consultants and speciality teams including nurse practitioners/clinicians. Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation. Type discharge summaries as appropriate. Maintain an effective track on inpatient referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Record and input data onto databases and systems as appropriate. Enter patient data into TMIS system Take telephone calls from patients and deal with appropriately NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities. We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are 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 that extend to more than two million people in the North West. We operate from five hospital sites: 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 several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community. 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 Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. To provide a comprehensive support service to consultants and speciality teams including nurse practitioners/clinicians. Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system. To manage and maintain 18 week pathways including tertiary referrals to external trusts, and ensure these are accurately recorded on PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral to Treat (RTT) patient pathway. Work from initiative using own judgement, acquired knowledge and tact to deal with queries and resolve situations or refer to appropriate person. Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation. Type discharge summaries as appropriate. Maintain an effective track on inpatient referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not. Deal with enquiries either on the telephone of face to face from patients, consultants, junior doctors and colleagues in an appropriate manner. Ensure all correspondence relating to patient care is acted upon in a timely manner. Accurate check of patient demographics using the Patient Administration System (PAS), including registration screen, checking patients details are correct, and tracking of case-notes. Assist with audit/research data collection as required. Obtain information as requested by line manager Be able to work as part of a team, promote effective flows in the department to cover leave to ensure office runs smoothly. Attend appropriate training and education sessions at the request of manager. General office duties, including incoming and outgoing mail, e-mail, fax, photocopying. Participate in housekeeping of office environment. Implement policies and procedures for own area. Record and input data onto databases and systems as appropriate Any other duties required by line manager This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust - Burnley

PermanentFull time

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated Theatre Stores Managerto join the One Lancashire & South Cumbria (One LSC) Procurement and Supply Chain Team, leading the Theatre Stores service atEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT). This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader to manage the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and customer-focused materials management service across our Theatre departments. As Theatre Stores Manager, you will oversee all aspects of stock and inventory management, ensuring the timely receipt, replenishment, storage and distribution of supplies to meet the demands of busy clinical environments that support the delivery of safe, effective patient care. You will act as a visible and accessible point of contact for Theatre teams, building strong relationships with clinical and operational colleagues to deliver a responsive and reliable supply chain service. Through effective leadership and engagement, you will foster a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement, service excellence and achieving departmental objectives. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual with strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills to make a significant contribution to patient care through the effective management of theatre supplies and inventory services. Main Duties Summary The Theatre Stores Manager will lead and coordinate the Theatre Stores team, ensuring the delivery of an efficient, customer-focused materials management and logistics service across Theatre and clinical departments. The role is responsible for overseeing stock management processes, including ordering, replenishment, receipt, storage and distribution of supplies, ensuring stock availability, compliance with inventory procedures and value for money. The successful candidate will manage team performance and workload, support staff development, and maintain high standards of customer service through close collaboration with clinical teams, Procurement and Logistics colleagues. They will act as a key point of contact for supply chain matters, resolve queries, monitor expenditure and stock usage, and lead regular reviews to drive service improvement and operational efficiency. The role requires a proactive and hands-on approach, including maintaining safe and effective store environments, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, financial regulations, health and safety requirements, and supporting the introduction of new systems and processes. The post holder will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, savings programmes and the wider strategic objectives of the Trust and One Lancashire & South Cumbria (One LSC). One Lancashire and South Cumbria (One LSC) is a unique and ambitious partnership bringing together NHS organisations across the region to deliver better, more consistent care for our communities. By working collaboratively across multiple Trusts within the NHS, One LSC is transforming how services are delivered—sharing expertise, standardising processes, and reducing duplication to create a more efficient and effective healthcare system. Our vision is simple: to ensure that every patient, regardless of where they live, has access to the same high-quality care, and that every colleague benefits from a positive, supportive working environment. Why Join One LSC? • Collaborative Working: Be part of a forward-thinking partnership that values teamwork across organisational boundaries • Innovation & Transformation: Help shape large-scale change programmes that are modernising healthcare services • Professional Development: Access opportunities to grow your skills and career across multiple organisations • Inclusive Culture: We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported • Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly contribute to improving patient care across an entire region At One LSC, we are creating a culture where innovation thrives, people feel empowered, and continuous improvement is part of everything we do. Join us and be part of a team that is redefining how healthcare is delivered—together. MAIN DUTIES: Manage and coordinate the workload of and motivate a customer facing Materials Management team that provides a professional supply chain and logistics service. Lead in the provision of a materials managed service, undertaking the day to day ordering activity on behalf of the customer. Replenishing goods at ward and departmental level using inventory management systems as appropriate. Receive, check and put away deliveries ordered via materials management service. Ensuring that items are rotated and do not exceed expiry dates, stored in the correct location maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Ensure general tidiness of store is maintained and reviews of the team members areas are undertaken by the team supervisor. The position requires physical effort often in confined spaces on a daily basis such as the manual handling of roll cages and unpacking of products on to the store room shelves. Process and monitor discrepancies ensuring that returns and credits are processed appropriately. Managers should ensure procedures are being followed and undertaken correctly. Ensuring quarterly reviews with appropriate theatre /department leads have taken place, using system information to illustrate spending patterns identifying products and stock levels. Assist team members with carrying out quarterly reviews by attending at least two meetings per annum with each team member under supervision. Act as a ‘Super User’ for Materials Management systems and processes. Keep all associated paperwork regularly updated in line with code and location changes. Have a flexible attitude to working hours to meet the needs of the customer. Assist with the provision of cover to other areas of Materials Management when necessary, ensuring this is adequate in times of leave and sickness. Ensure compliance with Trust financial instructions and policies. Other duties as required. COMMUNICATION Work closely with other members of the Materials Management, One LSC Team and wider theatre /departmental based Trust colleagues. Communications will involve providing advice either by face to face and by telephone, within meetings, written, letters, memorandum and e-mail Resolve customer queries/complaints. Develop strong working relationships with Trust colleagues. Build and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT · Undertake all relevant mandatory training. · Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, Participate in appropriate training activities. ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To purchase goods and services, within agreed targets and for specific customer groups and departments. Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of products. Assist in value for money studies to contribute to savings targets and regularly report spend/savings activity. To participate in the development and performance of the Supply Chain/Materials Management Team in accordance with the Trust’s business plan. Ensure that clinical incidents are reported and dealt with in accordance with the Trust’s procedures, liaise with appropriate staff and keep records maintained. Advise customers of inabilities to supply and offer alternatives where identified. Advise customers of slow or non-moving stocks and act appropriately for the benefit of the Trust. Ensure that a clean and safe working environment is maintained. Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with the Trust’s Health & Safety policy. Ensure that appropriate records are kept and filed on behalf of customers in accordance with audit procedures. When required, provide input and assistance in introducing new technology processes across the One LSC in line with departmental strategies Report ongoing savings achieved in line with departmental procedure. Provide appropriate cover for the Theatre Stores Manager at the other sites within ELHT PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Have a good understanding and awareness of Trust Policies and Procedures. Ensure compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions, EU Legislation and C.I.P.S. code of conduct. Ensure that team members under supervision are offered job related training, in line with identified training needs and comply with mandatory training and appraisal requirements. Carry out annual PDR’s and undertake reviews at regular meetings. Contribute to the development and performance of the Materials Management team by personally participating in training and development activities. EMPLOYMENT ACTS AND CODES OF PRACTICE All employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice. Equality and Diversity We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will do all we can to make sure that job applicants and employees do not receive less favorable treatment because of their age, sex, marital status, faith, race, disability or sexual orientation, or for any other reason that is not justified. Health and Safety In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other supplementary legislation, all employees are required to follow Trust Health and Safety policies and safe working procedures, take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of their work, and co-operate with the Trust and others in meeting statutory requirements. Infection Control All employees must comply with Prevention and Control of Infection polices and attend any related mandatory training. Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility The Trust attaches great importance to Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the responsibility of all members of staff to ensure that the Trust’s resources are used efficiently with minimum wastage throughout their daily activities. Risk Management Employees are required to report every incident where the health and safety of self or others has been jeopardised (including near misses) and to carry out or participate in investigations into such incidents as required. Safeguarding All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Further guidance can be sought from your Line Manager. Data Protection Act All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998. Rules, Regulations, Policies, Standing Orders and Financial Instructions All employees are required to comply with the rules, regulations, policies, standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust. Research and Development Projects Whenever you decide to undertake a piece of research, either as a Principal Investigator or Local Researcher, or Assistant Researcher, you must comply with the principles of Clinical Governance and the Research Governance Framework. Development Review Key performance objectives, development needs and compilation of a Personal Development Plan will be discussed and agreed at Annual Development Review meetings. Training Post holders are required to attend any relevant and mandatory training for the post. Outside Employment / Outside Interests Any other work or outside interests must not conflict with the duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of East Lancashire Hospitals Trust. In accordance with legislation on working time,it is a condition of employment that all staff must inform their line manager before taking up any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Trust (including bank work) and / or voluntary work. This is to ensure there is no conflict of interest with your NHS duties. Review of Job Description This is not intended to be a comprehensive description of the duties of the post. Due to the Trusts commitment to continuous improvement, it is likely that the post will develop over time. These duties will be subject to regular review and any amendments to this job description will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Conduct duties with regard to values underpinning the Trust’s Vision “to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care”: - Values: - · Respecting the individual · Putting patients and customers first · Promoting positive change · Acting with integrity · Serving the community Underpinning the Trust’s vision and values are the following key operating principles that influence the way in which the Trust does business: - · Understand the world we live in and deal with it · We are clinically led, and management supported · Support departments support the front line · Everything is delivered by and through Divisions · Compliance with standards and targets are a given. · They are the things we do to help secure our independence and influence · Quality is our organising principle – driving quality up and cost down is not mutually exclusive · We deliver what we say we need to Post holders are expected to work flexibly within their pay band. They should only be expected to carry our activities for which they are competent. Alternatively, they may carry out the additional duties if they are receiving support or training in order to obtain the recognised level of competence. The Trust operates a Tobacco Control Policy. This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026

NHS Jobs - Southampton

from £25,272 a year

PermanentFull time

The successful candidate will be responsible for the below; Work in a team of nursing staff and clinicians, ensuring high standards of care are developed and maintained within that team. Assist in the smooth running of the various clinics (includes preparing and setting up at the start of the day and closing the clinic rooms once clinics have finished). To give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, immediately acting on any changes in the patients condition, and reporting them to the relevant health care professional. Assist clinicians during clinics, taking clinical photographs, and observations, chaperoning patients, helping patients with undressing/dressing and mobilisation. WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR This post requires flexibility and versatility. We are looking for a caring, motivated individuals who possess excellent communication skills and embraces out Trust values.You will need to be able to work well as part of a team and have good interpersonal and organisational skills and have an understanding of confidentiality. Informal visits are encouraged, please see contact information below. Applicants who have applied for this vacancy within the preceding three months are not required to reapply.

NHS Jobs - London

£55,524 to £62,652 a year

PermanentFull time

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.'

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton-in-Ashfield

PermanentFull time

We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to lead our Workshop Services team within Clinical Engineering at King's Mill Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join a department with a proud history of excellence, renowned for setting and developing the highest standards within the Clinical Engineering specialty community. The department has maintained continuous registration to the ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard, verified through external BSI auditing since 1990, demonstrating our long-standing commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. As Workshop Services Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery of maintenance services for a wide range of medical devices and equipment across the Trust, while leading and developing a highly skilled technical workforce. Please note: Professional registration is essential for this role (for example, registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) or an equivalent professional body). This role offers the opportunity to lead a respected and high-performing team within a department recognised for its long-standing commitment to quality and innovation. You'll have the chance to influence service delivery across the Trust, contribute to patient safety, and support the development of the next generation of Clinical Engineering professionals. Join us at King's Mill Hospital and help shape the future of Clinical Engineering services. To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation. We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as ‘outstanding’ for care and our King’s Mill Hospital as the only ‘outstanding’ NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands. To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026

Medacs Healthcare - Bath, Somerset

£15 to £25 an hour

ContractFull time

Job Title: HCA band-3 Location:St Martin's Hospital - Sulis Unit, Clara Cross Lane, Bath, BA2 5RP Job role: Healthcare Assistant Band 3 Start date & time:ASAP End date & time: On Going -Rate: £15-25 P/H -Weekly Pay cycle -Shift pattern- Day & Night Rota To Apply please call at +44 20 3937 9541, Email: mahendra.pillai@medacs.com

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Cambridge

PermanentPart time

Applications are invited for the post of Deputy Operations Manager, to deputise for the Service Delivery Operations Manager as required, supporting them in providing strategic leadership for the Trust with regards to Estates IT provision. Based in the Unified Communications department, and reporting to the Service Delivery Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of operational IT project and programme services, including all aspects of people, enterprise system, information, project and budgetary management. You will have demonstrable experience of providing senior leadership within a technical environment, and will possess impressive organisational skills, as well as strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and empower others. You’ll have substantial experience managing technical IT projects and setting up enterprise and information systems, as well as implementing and supporting MS SQL based enterprise information systems in clustered and un-clustered environments. 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 the 7th September 2026. Interviews dates will be communicated to the successful applicants. 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 Monday 7 Sep 2026

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Blackpool

PermanentPart time

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and skilled Occupational Therapist to join us in the Integrated Acute Medicine Therapy Team working on the Acute Medicine wards. Specialities include respiratory, oncology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and haematology. The team provides a 7-day service and bank holiday cover on a rota basis. This is a really exciting opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic team that is keen to develop and move services forward for the benefit of our patients. You will be part of a large supportive team, and provide quality assessment and intervention working closely with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team including Physiotherapy, nursing teams, medics and the discharge team. If you have less than 18 months qualified experience we are willing to consider a Band 5 development post for the suitable candidate. Please make this clear on your application. The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of highly specialised assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of clients referred to the service. Has responsibility for managing a caseload of inpatients with a variety of complex conditions including chronic, disabling and life limiting illnesses. Carry out assessment and prescription of equipment and adaptations. Assist the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist in the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating of the Occupational Therapy Service provided. The post holder will act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge, skill and experience in their role. Educate other health care professionals, multi-agency professionals and occupational therapy students in acute medicine. We are based at BVH in a department with other acute OT and PT teams. We have robust processes for support and supervision, in addition to an individualised job plan. You will receive regular supervision with the clinical lead and be provided opportunities to support your clinical and leadership development. There is a band 6 competency schedule and a peer-support forum. TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE • Professional knowledge/skills acquired through degree or diploma and extended through experience and continuing professional development. • Provide specialist advice, teaching and training to Occupational Therapy colleagues, other members of the multi disciplinary team and multi-agency team (education, social services, voluntary sector), regarding the management of patients with complex Occupational Therapy needs and specialist equipment/adaptation requirements. • Keep up to date with current evidence based practice underpinning area of work and be able to utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate specialised programmes for clients/carers and other professionals involved. • Undertake post registration training at an advanced level in relation to specific duties • Involvement with in-service training by attending and delivering presentations, training sessions at staff meetings and tutorials. • Attend mandatory training, including Moving and Handling, Basic Life Support, Consent, Fire, Equality & Diversity, Child Protection Awareness etc. • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, eligibility criteria, policies & procedures relating to provision of Occupational Therapy Service. • Undertake evaluation of work and current practices through use of audit, reflective practice and outcome measures and make and implement recommendations for change. • Actively involved in research activities including literature searching. • Facilitate/participate in working parties developing policy changes which will impact on all service users. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage a varied and complex caseload effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. • Use clinical reasoning to prioritise, allocate and delegate cases to other occupational therapy staff on a daily basis. • Use analytical skills and specialist assessment tools to undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with complex needs. • Formulate individualised treatment plans using advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment mediums. • Implement treatment plans, moving, handling and positioning of patients to enable them to participate in treatment episodes and carry out activities of daily living. • Develop and demonstrate specialist skills related to acute medicine which are underpinned by theory and practical experience. • Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts and be able to administer standardised assessments in order to assist the multidisciplinary team with diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of highly complex conditions and recommend appropriate intervention. • Provide guidance and support on highly complex and complex cases to same grade staff, junior Occupational Therapy staff, support staff and other professionals (Health, Education, Social Services). • Provide planned advice, teaching and instructions to relatives and carers to enable understanding of the aims of the prescribed Occupational Therapy treatment, ensuring that there is a consistent approach to patient care. • Assess and prescribe standard and specialist equipment for use in a variety of hospital and community settings. To advise, instruct and educate carers and other professionals on the use of specialist equipment and moving and handling techniques. • Has responsibility for the delivery of the occupational therapy service within acute medicine at Blackpool Victoria Hospital ensuring its effectiveness. • Responsible for autonomous assessment, clinical decision making, treatment selection, evaluation of treatment and outcomes and arranging reviews as required. Guided by agreed protocols/procedures, with the ability to vary treatment without gaining consent from the Clinical Lead OT. • Maximise therapy potential and intervention, through effective communication to patients, carers and other professionals. • Work as a lone practitioner in a variety of community settings where there is a requirement to make decisions spontaneously, within Primary Care Trust policies and guidelines. • Use technical and creative skills to assist in the provision of therapeutic activities for individual and groups of patient. ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS • Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, therapy, education and social services staff in order to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary and multi-agency service, to facilitate and maintain good working relationships. • As a senior member of the team will establish and maintain effective communication networks with the wider multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams. • Work across multi-agency boundaries and has a working knowledge and understanding of their systemsg. Care and Repair Agency, Social Services. • Liaise/co-ordinate and facilitate multidisciplinary and multi-agency referrals for patients with complex conditions and their families/carers. • Communicate highly complex and/or sensitive information, in an empathetic and reassuring manner, to patients, families/carers, and other multi agency professionals in a language understandable to them. • Facilitate the communication of sensitive and/or distressing information to patients/families/carers, regarding the patient’s complex condition, diagnosis/prognosis and the intervention required. • Communicate effectively with patients with complex communication difficulties and/or cognitive problems by utilising a variety of communication mediums. • Maintain two way communication with the Head Occupational Therapist to ensure appropriate development of Service wide policies, procedures and standards. • Responsible for documenting and maintaining records for episodes of care within the designated caseload. • Write complex Occupational Therapy reports which involve clinical reasoning/calculating risk and safety issues. • Produce and present detailed Occupational Therapy reports which are vital to other agencies to assist in decision making e.g. Adaptation Priority Panel, Hospital Discharge Team, Education Statements. • Responsible for collecting clinical statistics. • Have basic IT skills, including internet and e-mail. • Undertake service reviews and audit in accordance with clinical governance. • Maintain the ability to communicate effectively when faced with situations of conflict or high emotion from patients/carers/family and other staff members. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HUMAN RESOURCES • Responsible for the supervision and support of Occupational Therapy staff as outlined in the Occupational Therapy supervision policy and assist with the day-to-day caseload management of junior and support staff. • Participate in the departmental appraisal system as both appraiser and appraisee. • Utilise supervision sessions offered by Clinical Lead OT. • Oversee and implement induction of new staff members. • Support the Clinical Lead OT in the recruitment and selection of less senior staff. • Responsible for the education of junior occupational therapy staff in developing competencies and occupational therapy students in gaining professional qualification. • Offer opportunities for learning to other disciplines through tutorials, presentations, shadowing e.g. student nurses, work experience students. • Provide fieldwork education on placements for Occupational Therapy students, taking responsibility for their teaching, supervision and written assessment. This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026

st georges nhs trust - London

PermanentFull time

• Providing excellent nursing care. As skills and competencies develop taking charge and actively participating in and contributing to the management of the ward or department on a regular basis. • Supervising and mentoring junior staff. • Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives and carers, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times. • As skills develop, managing the ward or department in the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse or Deputy, maintaining safe staffing levels, ensuring that polices are followed up and that the Senior Nurse is informed of any problems or incidents that might arise. • Maintaining timely and accurate nursing records and ensuring that confidentiality is respected. • Storing, checking and administering drugs including the intravenous route in accordance with Trust policy and NMC standards. Due to the high demand of this role - this vacancy may be close before the deadline once the required number of applicants has been received If you have within the last 5 months applied for this role or similar at St Georges Hospital and have been unsuccessful kindly do not reapply- your application form will not be considered South West London Heart attack centre needs you! • The Coronary Care Unit at St Georges Hospital is an 11 bedded unit with a very rapid turnover. We pride ourselves as having one of the best door to PCI times amongst the London Hospitals. • Are you flexible, hard working, and dynamic? Are you career orientated? Would you like a career pathway? • Would you like to be a part of the team? We now have a vacancy for a band 5 nurse who can demonstrate an interest in Cardiology. Could that person be you? St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026