Catering Assistant x5 - MID07762
Midlothian Council - Gorebridge
£26,805 to £27,576 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE The knowledge for the post is acquired through either on or off the job training and experience. Once in post the Jobholder is required to gain the elementary food hygiene certificate. CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 17th November 2026 INTERVIEW DATE – Thursday 10th and Friday 11th December 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Catering Assistant x5 Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Post 1: Moorfoot Primary School, Permanent, 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Post 2: Woodburn Primary School, Permanent, 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Post 3: Lawfield Primary School, Permanent, 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Post 4: Mauricewood Primary School, Permanent, 16 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Post 5: Dalkeith Campus, Permanent, 16 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. The minimum actual salary for this position is £14.27 per hour. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Catering Assistant - Lasswade High School Cafe - MID07756
Midlothian Council - Bonnyrigg
£26,805 to £27,576 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE The knowledge for the post is acquired through either on or off the job training and experience. Once in post the Jobholder is required to gain the elementary food hygiene certificate. CLOSING DATE - Thursday 29th October, 2026 INTERVIEW DATE – Friday 6th November, 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Catering Assistant Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: Lasswade High School Cafe Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 6.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Sunday 09:30-16:30 Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on you working 6.5 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £4,839.96 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Tenant Participation Officer - MID07749
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£30,619 to £31,783 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Vacancy We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Tenant Participation Officer to join our Housing Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the relationship between our customers. You’ll help ensure tenants have meaningful opportunities to influence the services they receive and are involved in shaping how those services develop. About the role As our Tenant Participation Officer, you’ll work closely with tenants, tenant groups, Housing Officers and colleagues across the wider service. Your first major priority will be to develop our new Tenant Participation Strategy, from consulting customers to drafting, agreeing and putting into practice. You’ll also develop new and engaging ways for customers to get involved, reaching beyond traditional consultation methods and ensuring we hear from a diverse range of customers across our communities. A key part of the role will be building relationships and encouraging participation, particularly from customers who may not normally engage with the Council. You’ll help to: Develop and deliver our approach to tenant participation and engagement. Build tenants groups to deliver our approach in line with the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 and the Scottish Housing Charter. Organise and host consultation events, meetings, workshops and other engagement activities. Coordinate and report housing walkabouts. Develop creative ways of gathering views, including digital engagement. Review and maintain our website, customer information and social media content. Ensure customer feedback influences service improvements and report on this with quarterly newsletters. Knowledge of Scottish housing legislation and the regulatory framework would be desirable. If you don’t have a housing qualification, you’ll be expected to undertake relevant formal training and education during your first two years in the role, with our support. Most importantly, you’ll understand that meaningful tenant participation is more than simply asking customers what they think. It’s about making sure their voices are heard, valued and can genuinely influence the services they receive. If you’re enthusiastic about bringing customers together, developing new ideas and helping tenants have a real say in their Housing Service, we’d love to hear from you. KNOWLEDGE The Jobholder requires operational knowledge of current housing and related issues and a commitment to Tenant Participation and experience in dealing with people and committee structures is essential. Inter-personal, organisational and presentation skills are also important assets in meeting the duties of this post. The duties can be fulfilled with at least two Highers, including English, or SVQ equivalent combined with necessary experience. If not already obtained, once in post the Jobholder will be required to sit the Homepoint Qualification. CLOSING DATE – Sunday 25 th October 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Tenant Participation Officer Position Number: C833 Directorate: Place Location: Fairfield House Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday – Friday office hours. Occasional evening work may be required Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £30,619.22 per annum. This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance, the fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement. Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Environmental Warden (Pest Control) - MID07748
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£32,554 to £34,451 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Vacancy Based within the Public Health Environmental Protection Team (PHEP), the role of Environmental Warden (Pest Control) , is a key post for Midlothian Council Protective Services. This role will suit you if you like to work in a busy environment and achieve results that have a real positive impact on people’s lives. You will be required to specialise in the provision of the Pest Control Service including conducting assessment of pest infestations, development and delivery of treatments plans and providing advice to various stakeholders for a range of different pests that impact public health. The duties of the post will also require you to work with the wider Environmental Health teams to offer advice and assistance on pest control matters and will involve liaise with other Council Services. You will be expected to hold or study towards a relevant qualification to ensure technical competence and personal development (e.g. Royal Society for Health Certificate in Pest Control or British Pest Control Diploma or VQ in Pest Control or Animal Welfare). Whilst leading on Pest Control the role also encompasses a range of Environmental Warden duties as required to support the PHEP Team. These duties include the investigation and enforcement of Environmental Crime related matters (flytipping, abandoned vehicles and reported litter cases) and Dog Control, including, on occasion, the handling of stray dogs. As day to day delivery of the role requires the postholder to usually work alone you should demonstrate the initiative and skills to organise and complete the workload with limited supervision. KNOWLEDGE Essential Essential qualifications and knowledge will depend upon which role(s) the jobholder is undertaking. Jobholders will have qualifications and experience to meet the requirements of one or more of the following activities: All roles Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills, such as Standard Grade level 3 passes to include English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Litter, tipping & dog fouling Working knowledge of legislation and procedures relating to local authority activities and obligations on litter, dog fouling, and fly tipping. Post holders will be expected to hold or study towards a relevant qualification to ensure technical competence and personal development (e.g. Royal Society for Health Certificate in Pest Control or British Pest Control Diploma or VQ in Pest Control or Animal Welfare). Knowledge of handling authorised traps and poisons for eradication of vermin and other pests. Knowledge of approaching and controlling dogs which may be aggressive. Desirable for all postholders Experience in a role enforcing regulations and legislation. Experience of relating to a wide range of individuals and interest groups through employment or voluntary work. CLOSING DATE - Sunday 25 October 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 5 November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Environmental Warden (Pest Control) Directorate: Place Location: Fairfield House Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday – Friday between 08:00 and 17:00 Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Council’s policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £32,554.06 per annum. Responsibilities This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance, the fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement. Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Learning Assistant ASN x2 - Mauricewood Primary School - MID07753
Midlothian Council - Penicuik
£29,191 to £30,187 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade General level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education, or equivalent competency, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support. The jobholder must be familiar with child development and able to respond to the needs of individual pupils. Jobholders should have previous experience of working in this field of work. To be fully competent in the role jobholders will be required to undertake addition training courses eg first aid, calm techniques etc. If the post is within a Nursery Environment then the Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 6 months of appointment. In order to register you must currently hold the relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards attaining these qualifications within the first year of registration. For further information about the qualifications recognised by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see www.sssc.uk.com‘ CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 27 October 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 4th November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN x2 Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Mauricewood Primary School Contract Status: Fixed Term until 29/06/2027 Hours of Work: Post 1 - 27.50 hours per week, Post 2 - 12 hours per week Working Pattern: TBC Weeks per year: 39 Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 27.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £19,229.64 per annum. Based on 12 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £8,391.12 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Specialist Plant Operative x3 - MID07712
Midlothian Council - Gorebridge
£32,554 to £34,451 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Vacancy Midlothian Council are inviting applications from candidates with specialist plant experience to help us deliver a variety of exciting projects utilising our extensive fleet which has seen investment to ensure we have the tools to deliver quality projects for our communities. Candidates should have experience in, and qualifications to back up in a variety of the below – however we are a ‘great place to grow’ and successful candidate will be given training to gain skills on the items of plant they currently are not trained on. The list is not exhaustive, and we are currently looking for new ways to deliver projects. Significant overtime and winter maintenance on call will be available to successful candidates typically resulting in annual earnings in excess of £40k. Paver Planer 180/360/Pothole Pro Mechanical chipper Heavy Roller C+E low loader Gully vehicle Screed truck KNOWLEDGE Essential Jobholders must hold SVQ Level 3 in Civil Engineering Technologies/Highways Maintenance or equivalent, or relevant HNC qualification along with extensive post qualification experience in the road maintenance industry, in particular operating specialist plant. They must be familiar and confident to carry out a variety of tasks as outlined in the main duties section and be able to safely operate a number of items of plant associated to the tasks. Full clean HGV Class C driving licence. SVQ Level 2 module in winter maintenance CLOSING DATE - Sunday 1st November 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Week Commencing 9th November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Specialist Plant Operative x3 Directorate: Place Location: Fushiebridge Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 07:30 - 15:45 & Friday, 07:30 - 12:30 Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £32,554.06 per annum. Responsibilities Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Support Assistant - MID07741
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£27,857 to £28,834 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or above to include Mathematics and English or equivalent is essential (SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative). Some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of word processing and standard PC software packages is also essential. Demonstrable competency in keyboard and clerical skills are also required; SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative. Experience in a similar office environment, with a working knowledge of modern office equipment is desirable. CLOSING DATE - Sunday 1st November 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 11th November & Thursday 12th November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Support Assistant Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Children & Families Centre, 7 Eskdaill Court Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £27,857.86 per annum. Requirements This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance, the fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement. Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Senior Clinician- The Health Based Place of Safety | North London NHS Foundation Trust
Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum Inclu HCAS
PermanentFull time
Band 7 Senior Clinician – Place of Safety We are seeking to recruit a Senior Clinician to our centralised Place of Safety service within North London NHS Foundation Trust. The Place of Safety operates as a specialist, 24/7 service providing assessment and care for individuals detained under Section 136. As a centralised service for the Trust, it works closely with The Police, the Mental Health Crisis Assessment Line, and ED's. The Senior Clinician will be an experienced acute crisis practitioner, demonstrating strong clinical decision-making skills and providing visible, consistent leadership within the service. They will be based at the Place of Safety and will act as the Clinician in Charge for each shift, ensuring the effective day-to-day management of the unit. Key responsibilities will include overseeing patient flow, managing and responding to incidents, maintaining patient and staff safety, and leading on complex mental health assessments. The post holder will also play a key role in coordinating care, supporting staff through clinical supervision, and ensuring that high standards of care are maintained in line with the specialist nature of the service. In addition, the role will support effective working across the wider system, liaising with key stakeholders including Police, LAS, Emergency Departments, and the pan-London network, ensuring a responsive and well-coordinated service at all times. The post holder will work as part of the Hospital Division to support clinicians and managers in developing quality mental health services, whilst meeting the Trusts Clinical Governance standards. The role involves the provision of clinical expertise, professional leadership, educational/research as well as operational managerial responsibilities. The post holder will ensure that there is senior clinical presence as part of a 24-hour roster, ensure high standards of care and will provide coaching to staff around best practice. As such, therefore, the post holder must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse or have substantial experience in an acute setting. The post holder will work in collaboration with service users and carers; ensuring nursing and professional practice is guided by the principles of least restrictive care outcomes, recovery and good clinical practice. Act as an exemplar and professional role-model in embracing core values of dignity, respect, care and compassion. Please review the Job Description document. North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT)is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. Our Five-Year Strategy: 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? · We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. · We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. · NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme · Excellent internal staff network In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The purpose of this post is to maintain clinical presence in the service, monitor standards of practice and safe staffing levels as well as to support and coach staff around expectations, risk and polices. The post holder must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse or have substantial experience in an acute service, preferably with liaison or crisis team experience in addition to this. The post holder is expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, Operational Service Manager Clinical Team Manager Senior Clinician Senior Clinician Clinical Specialist Clinical Specialist Clinical Specialist and open, honest communication. These would be at team level, Trust wide and with external stakeholders (e.g other MH Trusts and ED’s) The post holder will work as part of the Acute Division Service to support clinicians and managers in developing quality mental health services, whilst meeting the Trusts Clinical Governance standards. The role involves the provision of clinical expertise, professional leadership, educational/research as well as operational managerial responsibilities. The post holder will ensure that there is senior clinical presence as part of a 24-hour roster, ensure high standards of care and will provide coaching to staff around best practice. As such, therefore, the post holder must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse or have substantial experience in an acute setting. The post holder will work in collaboration with service users and carers; ensuring nursing and professional practice is guided by the principles of least restrictive care outcomes, recovery and good clinical practice. Act as an exemplar and professional role-model in embracing core values of dignity, respect, care and compassion This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Willesden
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
PermanentPart time
We are pleased to offer a part-time (22.5 hours per week) Band 6 permanent post within the Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) in the London Borough of Brent. We are a dynamic and welcoming team, focused on providing high standard patient-centred care with emphasis on continuing service development and excellent links with our community multidisciplinary team and the local acute SLTs. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative Speech and Language Therapist to complete our Adult SLT Team. This is a newly established Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) post, providing specialist domiciliary and outpatient assessment, management and intervention for adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing impairments, with a particular focus on clients residing in community care homes. You will have a rewarding experience working with patients across the area of Brent, a vibrant multicultural London Community. You will have the opportunity to engage with service development such as research, audits and QI projects, for which CLCH also offers comprehensive training and support. In our team we emphasise a supportive team environment. As such, your clinical development will be a priority and you will receive regular supervision including 1:1, peer supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development opportunities both internal and external. You will also have opportunities to support the development of junior colleagues and SLT students. Key duties in this role include: • To prioritise and manage a highly complex mainly neurological caseload independently making differential diagnosis & clinical management decisions on the basis of evidence from assessment frequently weighing up complex clinical management decisions in the context of conflicting clinical indicators. • To analyse auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of client’s communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness in the home, at work and other relevant settings • To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by developing and implementing Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Treatment evidence-based practice programmes providing thorough evaluation of clinical outcomes. • To use clinical judgement and specialist skills to evaluate deterioration in client’s health status, communicating effectively to the appropriate professionals in a timely manner • To demonstrate skills in motivating clients and /or carers to engage in the therapeutic process. • To develop clear multidisciplinary clinical protocols based on best practice. To demonstrate high level of clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures. • To actively participate and take a lead on SLT Triage for new referrals as required. We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care. Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment. **Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.** This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026
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Registered Nursing Associate | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool
£28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum
PermanentFull time
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is the health provider for the delivery of the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) at HMP Altcourse. The service is designed to support the holistic mental health and learning disability needs of our client group, in partnership with physical healthcare providers and HMPPS colleagues. HMP Altcourse are both Category B, male only, local prisons, in the Liverpool area. The service provides individual and group-based interventions based on the clinical needs of the population. Interventions are individualised, and trauma informed, alongside comprehensive risk assessment and management. Core aims of the service are to improve mental and psychological wellbeing via a range of interventions, build the development of independent core skills, reduce risk, and advocate for mental health and learning disabilities within the wider prison. The post holder will be joining a dedicated team of clinical staff from a range of backgrounds and experience. Team members have high levels of skill, passion and enthusiasm (and humour!) and are committed to ensuring the on-going successful development of the service and the opportunities it provides for our population. We are now recruiting x1 Registered Nurse Associates. The successful candidates will work under the supervision of a Registered Mental Health Nurse and will work alongside and be supported by the wider IMHT. The post holder will have a key role in completing Primary Mental Health Screens for all new receptions in to the prison in order to identify mental health needs in a timely way. Other key roles and responsibilities will include mental health promotion, suicide prevention work, providing psychoeducation and information on coping strategies, supporting group activity and conducting some physical health checks. and suicide prevention promotion and awareness on the induction wing, supporting the completion of physical health checks for our mental health population and supporting group work and activity. The post holder should have some experience of working with individuals with complex clinical and risk presentations including within institutional settings and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This should include work with clients whose needs may mean that they find it difficult to engage with services. We are committed to creating an empowered staff team. We strive to be reflective and support of each other which is vital given the challenges this work can entail. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles General Duties Knowledge, training and experience Maintain knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and revalidation, contributing to the formulation of own objectives and personal development plan. Maintain practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills gained during the Nursing Associate Training Programme and maintain all evidence required Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments Clinical Responsibilities – Individuals Care The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the qualified Nursing Associate is working in. Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate. Demonstrate the principles of safe administration of medicines in line with the trust Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Nurse Associate Administration of Medicines and in line with trust policies. Perform and record clinical observations including pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture, ECGs, cannulation ( following appropriate training and sign off of competency) Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake and output as clinically indicated Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes Develop a working knowledge of other providers’ resources and referral systems to ensure individual’s needs are met, within parameters of practice Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required This advert closes on Thursday 5 Nov 2026
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