Substantive Consultant with Specialist Interest in TMJ Surgery
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - OXFORD
£113,565 - £150,569 0
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for the post of Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with a specialist interest in TMJ Surgery, based at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a replacement substantive post and is a 10.0 PA job plan. The successful candidate will be joining a busy Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department which provides services to patients in Oxfordshire and on-call services to the wider Thames Valley. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a dedicated Major Trauma Centre for the Thames Valley Trauma Network. The contract would be held with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, but candidates may need to visit peripheral units for service needs. The successful candidate would be expected to be involved in both general OMFS work and specialist TMJ work. The candidate is expected to contribute to the development of pathways for TMJ patients at local, regional, and national levels. The exclusive nature of the subspeciality interest reflects the commitment needed to this subspeciality in this job. The appointee will be expected to participate in the on-call rota and may be required to work on any other site as required by the OUH Trust in the future. The candidate must have full or temporary GMC registration and be on, or within 6 months of eligibility of inclusion, on the specialist register in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The postholder’s duties will be based mainly at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, although there may be a requirement to visit other hospitals within the Trust (Churchill Hospital, Oxford, Nuffield Centre for Orthopaedics, Oxford and Horton Hospital, Banbury) or to some of the other hospitals within the Thames Valley (Buckinghamshire, Berkshire or Wiltshire). It is a condition of the appointment that the postholder will be willing to work in any of the Trust’s locations 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 principlesOxford 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 successful candidates will be expected to actively participate in the supervision and training of Specialist Registrars, Foundation year doctors, and Dental Core trainees. The post holder is expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service, achieving compliance with 18 weeks and other targets set by the Trust and nationally. The department provides the full remit of OMFS services, and the postholder will be expected to be part of the team delivering general OMFS services. They would also be expected to provide a general and specialist TMJ service for OMFS within the Trust and work closely with Ophthalmology, ENT and Neurosurgery to deliver a high-quality service. The candidate is expected to contribute to supporting TMJ related services in the region with developing local pathways and guidelines for referring clinicians. Education to primary care clinicians will be seen as a contribution towards service delivery. This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026
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Specialist Occupational Therapist | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
ESHT - Eastbourne
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
PermanentPart time
The Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6) is responsible for delivering high-quality specialist occupational therapy assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients within acute services. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, the post holder supports safe and timely patient discharge, promotes continuity of care, and contributes to optimising patient flow across the organisation. The role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, including supervision and development of junior staff, students and support workers, service improvement initiatives, and supporting the Team Lead Occupational Therapist in maintaining high standards of professional practice and service delivery. The post holder works autonomously, applies advanced clinical reasoning to complex cases, and contributes to service development, education, audit and quality improvement activities. To undertake assessments and coordinate and provide Occupational Therapy intervention to facilitate a safe discharge. To undertake specialist clinical Occupational Therapy, including work requiring particular expertise or ability. To promote integrated, multidisciplinary working practices that supports a seamless transition of care. To support the Team Lead Occupational Therapist, Professional Occupational Therapy Lead and Service Manager with service development, helping to implement policy and policy changes and to set and monitor standards of practice. To support the Complex Occupational Therapy team/Integrated Discharge Team in optimising patient flow. To work flexibly across acute services as needed. A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
UHCW NHS Trust - Coventry
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
ContractFull time
The Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within their specialist service. The post holder will have a responsibility to develop this specialist area of practice. This will include the management of a caseload of patients, as appropriate supported by the Band 7 Arrhythmia nurse and clinicians. The post holder will have an important role with patients, their families and other clinicians in raising awareness of cardiac arrhythmias, the possible diagnostic and treatment options. His or her own working practice should be developed to a level whereby the nurse specialist can directly or indirectly influence all aspects of care and management of patients Cardiac Arrhythmias within the acute setting. They will alongside the Band 7 and arrhythmia Consultant’s to deliver a five day service to patients referred into the service. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. • Co-ordinate the care of patients referred to Arrhythmia service throughout the care pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients. • Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. • Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. • Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of a high quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting priorities. • Assist the clinical and nursing teams, at all levels in the assessment and prioritisation of Cardiac arrhythmia patients. • Work collaboratively with the Band 7 arrhythmia nurse and Medical team to manage patients presenting to the Service with undifferentiated diagnosis to ensure that optimum physical and psychological care needs are met. • Initiate where appropriate with the support of the team relevant investigations as per the Arrhythmia NISE Guidelines to enable timely diagnosis and facilitate early decision making, within scope of practice. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. • Review where appropriate with the support of the team medication, appropriate to patient needs in the context of acute illness, taking into account any treatment given previously for pre-existing medical conditions, providing information and advice to patients on prescribed medication regimens, side-effects and interactions, and work collaboratively with prescribers to ensure management of this sub-group of patients. • Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting to the Service. • Seek expert help from the wider MDT to ensure patient safety is maintained. • Document clearly all aspects of assessment, diagnosis and management plan and refer to the MDT as required. • Use the SBAR tool to communicate clinical concerns to the senior medical staff in the event that a patient is found to be critically unwell or deteriorating clinically. • Communicate complex information effectively to patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating. • Ensure that all patients have a holistic needs assessment completed throughout the pathway. • Maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team both within respiratory and with other departments. • Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues. • Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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Paediatric Dietetic Assistant | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust - Colchester
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of paediatric dietetic assistant at Colchester General Hospital. We welcome applications from candidates with a passion for organisation, teamwork and supporting dietetic professionals in delivering dietetic interventions to babies, children and young people with a range of conditions. You will work on site, Monday to Friday at Colchester hospital to support the paediatric dietetic team in delivering services across a range of specialist areas including , allergy, gastroenterology, diabetes, learning disabilities, home enteral feeding, oncology, neonates and general paediatric dietetics. The paediatric dietetic team works at a fast pace with a requirement for timely responses to queries which will be coordinated by you. It is essential that you can prioritise tasks and recognise appropriate distribution and escalation or issues to the clinical team. For more information about the role, please contact Tracey Peate or Clare Hegarty on 01206 742668 Proposed Interview Date: 19th October 2026 To support the provision of a dietetic service to paediatric patients under the care of the paediatric dietetic team including phone calls and supporting remote group interventions. To provide administrative support to the paediatric dietetic team including answering telephone, email and my chart queries, redirecting appointment queries, sending feed prescription requests and creating and sending letters under the direction of a dietitian. To provide cover for the adult dietetic assistant during annual leave or other absence. To assist in providing time effective responses to telephone queries and support for children receiving home enteral feeding (HEF) or specialist infant formula and escalating concerns to the relevant dietitian. To ensure the patient databases are up to date. To support the paediatric dietitians with the education of other staff and future AHPs to ensure good working practices within paediatric public health nutrition. To provide support to the ward dietitian in completing the PYMS audit and other audits and providing feedback and clinical updates to the paediatric team. We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist – Urology & Breast | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - Bristol
£113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata
ContractFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) as a Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist specialising in breast and urological cancers for a 12-month fixed-term appointment. BHOC is one of the UK's leading comprehensive cancer centres, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across the South West. The centre brings together a wide range of specialist services including systemic anti-cancer therapies, radiotherapy, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, haematology, palliative care, clinical psychology, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and adolescent and young adult cancer services. The successful candidate will join established multidisciplinary teams within a supportive and collaborative environment, with opportunities to contribute to service development, teaching, and research within a highly regarded oncology service. Clinical:The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales. Consultants are also expected to work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure both clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved. Management and Leadership Responsibilities:The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the Clinical Chair who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board. Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance:The successful appointee is expected to take a full role in the delivery of the Trust’s wide agenda for Governance. The Trust believes in an open learning environment with a clear risk management strategy that allows innovation and improvement in care whilst placing patient safety at the centre of our values. The Consultant will take an active part in the department audit arrangements. On-Call Commitment:There will be an on-call commitment with this post. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. This advert closes on Sunday 18 Oct 2026
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Staff Nurse - Emergency Department - Epsom Hospital
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Epsom
£36,943 - £44,900 pa inc HCAS (pro rata if part time)
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. Band 5 Epsom ED About the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Welcome to the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital. We are also part of two innovative integrated care partnerships - Sutton Health and Care and Surrey Downs Health and Care. Can you help St Helier Hospital to deliver the best quality and safest care to our local community? If you enjoy working in a busy demanding environment and are able to work on your own initiative, then this may be the job for you. Whether you are newly qualified or you have been in nursing for years or even thinking of coming back to Nursing , a move to us here in South West London will provide opportunities to either learn on the job or develop your skills further. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team within the Emergency Department at Epsom Hospital. We are a friendly team and always thrive to deliver a compassionate high quality standard of care. Our top priority is the safety of our patients and their best possible care, and being part of a close-knit, hardworking and supportive team will help you settle in with us. Our Emergency Floor houses a combination of assessment areas that will enable us to manage our Urgent and Unscheduled Care pathways effectively. It consists of the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care Unit and Urgent Treatment Centre. There will be opportunities to rotate into all areas as you progress – to widen your skills and knowledge and also make a difference to the quality of care, patient safety and experience in a busy and challenging environment. You will be part of an upbeat dynamic team bringing energy and a strong focus on multidisciplinary teamwork in supporting our patients. St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics). With nearly 900,000 people coming to our hospitals for care and treatment every year, our almost 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep our busy hospitals running smoothly. As teaching hospitals, we play a key role in the education and training of tomorrow's doctors, nurses and other health professionals. Both sites work in partnership with St George’s Hospital and St George’s Medical School in south London to deliver high quality education and research. You will receive a specialty specific induction programme that is supported by a competency framework for you to complete and opportunities to further develop your nursing career through courses. Applicants must be flexible in shift working patterns to include weekdays, Weekends, nights and bank holidays. No two days are the same in unscheduled care, however, what we can promise to offer is an opportunity to develop and enhance your skills within a friendly and knowledgeable team. This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026
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Healthcare Support Worker | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£31,554 - £33,270 per annum inc
PermanentFull time
St. Bartholomew's Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) to work in Cardiac Surgical Ward (Ward 4B). This post is open to both experienced Healthcare Support Workers and individuals who are new to care. If you have completed the care certificate, you will start as a band 3. If you do not have the care certificate, you will be working as a Band 2 and be supported to complete this, as well as have competencies to complete also, in order for the band to be uplifted to a band 3. Ideal applicants will be compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting and understand the importance of patient centred care. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as: • Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs) • Assisting with personal care and mobility • Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs • Undertaking a range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening) • Wound dressings • Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients. The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurse. The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority. As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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Performance and Operations Manager | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT - Swindon
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
PermanentFull time
**Previous Applicants need not apply** An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and dynamic individual to join the Surgery and Planned Care Division at the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Performance and Operations Manager, supporting the General Manager to deliver high quality services. Working collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, Clinicians and Matrons, the Performance and Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient management of the operational functions within one of the Division’s Clinical business units. The Trust actively encourages personal development and will be committed to supporting you to develop your skills in an environment where new ideas are welcomed and encouraged. The postholder will effectively and efficiently manage the service’s performance, ensuring the relevant standards are achieved and taking corrective action when required. You will also monitor the operational performance of the department, escalating issues where appropriate. This may involve the analysis and interpretation of complex facts or situations and may involve the comparison of a range of options. 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. To monitor the operational performance of the department, escalating issues where appropriate. This may involve the analysis and interpretation of complex facts or situations and may involve the comparison of a range of options. Please see the attached job description This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Senior Occupational Therapist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Kingsbury
£45,953 - £54,254 Per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
ContractFull time
We are looking for applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is committed to delivering patient-focused care to work in our Memory assessment service in Brent. The post includes comprehensive assessment of a patient's functioning including neuropsychiatric assessment. Specific to assessment the Occupational Therapist (OT) will utilise MOHO evidence-based assessment tools in order to establish a baseline functional assessment from which recommendations can determine further on going care and treatment to enable optimum functioning. The post holder will manage a case load of service users who have been referred to the memory service for a suspected dementia, using evidence based and recovery principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment. We are therefore looking for applicants who either have experience working with Older Adults or Memory services or have a good foundation of transferable skills. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed 12 month post in our friendly Memory assessment service in Brent. The successful applicant will be based at Fairfield's House in Kingsbury. This is an ideal opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to develop their neuropsychiatric skills and gain valuable experience. The post includes comprehensive assessment of a patient's functioning including neuropsychiatric assessment. Specific to assessment the Occupational Therapist (OT) will utilise MOHO evidence-based assessment tools in order to establish a baseline functional assessment from which recommendations can determine further on going care and treatment to enable optimum functioning. To provide the Brent Memory Service (BMS) with an Occupational therapy service and expertise; this will include individual and group work, assessment including neuropsychiatric assessment, intervention and evaluation in accordance with the College of OT Code of Ethics. To work as an integrated member of the memory service responding to referrals and offering assessment, support with diagnosis, liaison with other agencies. To provide clinical leadership for junior/unqualified staff and students through supervision and appraisal as required. Please see JD for full description CNWL is 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 op quality caret depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding peoplewho will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With adiverse culture and equally diverserange 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. Our catchment area of Brent spans diverse communities, with over 150 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BAME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info. 1 CLINICAL 1.1 To provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate, evidence based assessments for service users within the team to establish and meet their occupational needs. 1.2 To select and use validated standardised assessment tools and routinely and in practice, exhibiting clinical reasoning skills; to include the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments. 1.3 To apply clinical knowledge and expertise to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in a groups which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches and in line with the Trusts research and development strategy. 1.4 To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work. 1.5 To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and orientated towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing social values. 1.6 To monitor and evaluate effectiveness of occupational therapy therapeutic interventions against clear aims and objectives and outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals. 1.7 To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of cognitive impairment and mental illness in order to provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment. 1.8 To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and orientated towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing social roles and values. 1.9 To lead on the promotion of assistive technologies and telecare within the Brent Memory Service. 1.10 To determine the impact of mental and physical health conditions on service users functional ability and undertake assessment/ make recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment /aids and adaptations. 1.11 To follow local protocol and obtain recommended equipment and/or liaise with local providers of equipment to ensure provision as appropriate. 1.12 To provide comprehensive generic and OT specific assessments for clients living in the community using appropriate, evidence based, assessment tools as part of the BMS. 1.13 To be aware of medication issues in line with the CNWL OT medication management guidelines. 1.14 To proactively undertake and ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied. To ensure maximum risk tolerance facilitates the individuals recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines. 1.15 To communicate with, and where appropriate joint work with, the multidisciplinary team, informal carers and people from external agencies involved in the care and support of clients on their caseload. 1.16 For practitioners to be aware of and sensitive to the safeguarding needs of children and vulnerable adults in their work, and knowledgeable both about potential indicators of abuse or neglect and about what to do if they had concerns about a childs or adults welfare. 1.17 To identify carers needs in line with CNWL policy and national requirements 1.18 To provide OT consultation to other professionals within the team 1.19 To complete the HONOS screening clustering tool and implement subsequent OT identified care package. 1.20 To be responsible for the effective use of physical resources and supplies. 1.21 To assist with routine administration and liaise with the Memory Service manager in ordering equipment and materials. 1.22 To contribute, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to the operational design and delivery of team objectives. 1.23 To participate in the implementation of annual OT Research and Development Objectives. 1.24 To adhere to policies and guidance required by CNWL directorate and occupational therapy department and professional lead 2 Communication 2.1 To demonstrate excellent communication skills and form positive therapeutic relationships using warmth and empathy and enable service user empowerment. 2.2 To ensure that up to date accurate, informative records of clinical assessments and interventions (paper/electronic records) are written and maintained in the service users notes. 2.3 To provide timely comprehensive occupational therapy reports on service users assessments and treatments. 2.4 To ensure all written OT notes, assessments and reports comply with the CNWL Trustwide and occupational therapy service standards and policies- including e-MOHO recording. 2.5 To establish and maintain effective communication networks with service users, carers and other professional and agencies in order to ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach to client care. 2.6 To provide and receive highly complex/sensitive, condition related or distressing/unwelcome information to service users and carers demonstrating empathy and reassurance. 2.7 To demonstrate skills and resourcefulness in communication when barriers to understanding are present, including utilising interpreters. 2.8 To support the Memory Service manager and local Head Occupational Therapist in agreed team management and professional matters. 2.9 To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of junior staff, support staff and students as appropriate within the BMS. 2.10 To work with local services to ensure that local and national targets are met, ensuring Occupational Therapy input into service developments. 2.11 To develop and maintain knowledge of statutory and voluntary organisations relevant to the needs of the patients and to establish and maintain contact with those agencies having particular relevance to the teams work. 2.12 To promote the role of OT within the team, representing an OT clinical perspective in all clinical meetings. 2.13 To contribute to ongoing service reviews and audits in order to develop a service that is patient centred, evidence based and needs led. 3 LEADERSHIP, SUPERVISION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3.1 To apply skills and knowledge to demonstrate professional competence and fitness to practice as an occupational therapist. This is a requirement of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). 3.2 To maintain professional registration through the HCPC. 3.3 To keep abreast of changing clinical practice and to undertake activities of Continuous Professional Development including identifying own learning needs and recording learning outcomes in a portfolio. 3.4 To participate in local and Trust wide OT service activities that promote and contribute to the building of knowledge and evidence base for the benefit of the professional body of occupational therapy, e.g. Link forums, R&D clinical sub groups, etc. 3.5 To participate in training and education of multidisciplinary students as required 3.6 To provide regular and qualitative supervision and appraisal for junior staff, ensuring that areas of concern are brought to the attention of the Head Occupational Therapist and Memory Service manager as appropriate. 3.7 To actively participate in clinical and managerial supervision. 3.8 To participate in performance objective setting/appraisal and develop a professional development plan. 3.9 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of OT students for a minimum of 15 weeks per year (students on practice placement) or as directed by the Trusts Professional lead for Occupational Therapy. 3.10 To act as a practice placement educator for OT students, attending all relevant meetings and liaising with universities as appropriate This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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Speech and Language Therapist - BEDFORDSHIRE
East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust - Bedford
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro-rata
ContractPart time
A Vacancy at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridgeshire). We are excited to be developing the Experts at Hand (EaH) model across Bedfordshire and Luton, building on two years of work through the Change Programme with our local authority partners to test and refine new approaches within community Speech and Language Therapy. As part of this development, we are recruiting to a number of Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist posts across the area. Postholders will work flexibly within locality and neighbourhood teams, contributing to an integrated universal, targeted and specialist offer across community, early years and education settings. The role will include managing a defined caseload of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs, with regular supervision and access to senior clinical advice. Postholders will undertake assessment, formulation, intervention, consultation and collaborative planning with children, families, education staff and partner professionals. Working with locality leads, SLTs, Support Practitioners and multidisciplinary partners, postholders will help strengthen early identification and support, build workforce capability and provide timely access to targeted and specialist Speech and Language Therapy. Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 30-09-2026 Manage and prioritise a defined caseload of children and young people across community, early years and education settings, with regular supervision and access to senior support. Undertake standardised and non-standardised assessment, integrate information from children, families and professionals, and identify speech, language and communication needs and their functional impact. Make clinical decisions and differential diagnoses within the scope of Band 5 competence, seeking a second opinion or specialist advice when indicated. Agree person-centred goals and develop, implement, monitor and evaluate evidence-based intervention plans, including appropriate discharge or onward referral. Use outcome measures and the views of children and families to evaluate intervention and support shared decision making. Maintain clear, contemporaneous clinical records and produce reports, care plans and contributions to statutory processes in line with service standards. Recognise and escalate clinical, safeguarding, capacity or service-delivery risks through agreed pathways. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey. If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development. Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details. If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible. Integrated Core Service and Experts at Hand Delivery · Contribute to an integrated universal, targeted and specialist Speech and Language Therapy offer, working across core and Experts at Hand priorities according to locality need. · Deliver targeted individual and group interventions and contribute to whole-setting approaches that support communication, participation and inclusion. · Provide advice, consultation, modelling and coaching to parents, carers, education staff, early years practitioners and wider partners, with support from senior colleagues as required. · Contribute to communication-environment audits and support settings to implement agreed recommendations. · Support the graduated response by helping settings identify need, implement appropriate strategies and understand when specialist Speech and Language Therapy advice or assessment is required. · Participate in locality multidisciplinary meetings, Team Around the School arrangements and collaborative problem-solving discussions where appropriate. · Contribute to co-production with children, young people, families, settings and communities, including groups who experience inequalities in access or outcomes. Communication and Partnership Working · Communicate clinical information clearly, sensitively and accessibly to children, families and professionals, including information that may be complex or distressing. · Work collaboratively across health, education, social care and the voluntary sector to agree coordinated plans and shared outcomes. · Develop positive working relationships characterised by openness, respect and constructive challenge. · Adapt communication for cultural, linguistic, developmental and accessibility needs, using interpreting and accessible-information arrangements appropriately. · Attend and contribute to reviews, case discussions, team meetings and other professional meetings relevant to the caseload and locality offer. · Respond sensitively to concerns and initial complaints, seeking senior support and escalating where necessary. Training, Supervision and Workforce Development · Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of training for parents, carers, education staff, early years practitioners and partner professionals. · Provide task-specific guidance, clinical support and supervision to Band 4 Support Practitioners, apprentices, assistants and volunteers where delegated and within own competence. · Contribute to the learning of Speech and Language Therapy students, including observation opportunities and supported placement activity as agreed and subject to competency sign off. · Participate actively in induction, preceptorship where applicable, appraisal, clinical supervision and continuing professional development. · Maintain HCPC registration, professional competence and an up-to-date development portfolio in accordance with HCPC and RCSLT standards. Service Development, Data and Digital Practice · Contribute to implementation and evaluation of the Experts at Hand model and wider core-service developments. · Accurately record clinical activity, outcomes and impact using agreed digital and clinical systems. · Participate in audit, quality improvement, service evaluation and agreed projects. · Contribute feedback to the development of pathways, clinical guidance, standard operating procedures and patient-facing resources. · Use digital technology safely, effectively and accessibly, adhering to information-governance, clinical-safety and Trust requirements. · Identify variation in demand, access or service delivery and inform the relevant locality lead of the likely impact. This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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