Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed midwife ready to make a difference? We're looking for passionate midwives to join our integrated midwifery team workforce!

This is your chance to be part of Torbay's nationally renowned and well-established integrated team midwifery model--a true leader in innovative maternity care.

We are dedicated to supporting women to have safe, personalized, and empowering birth experiences. Working closely with the Devon LMS and neighbouring Maternity Units, we ensure every woman in Devon receives the highest quality care.

Our fully integrated teams within the Torbay Maternity Service offer midwives the incredible opportunity to maintain and develop all of their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Band 5 midwives must have completed at least 6 months of a preceptee programme. Please do not apply if you do not have this already.

Please be mindful that if you are commencing employment in a developmental capacity, you will start at the bottom of Band 5 and progress to a Band 6 once evidence of competencies and qualifications have been achieved.

Main duties of the job

• To assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period for women and their babies
• To work autonomously within guidelines and sphere of professional practice
• To act as a mentor or practice supervisor for less experienced midwives, students and other members of the multi-professional team
• Work within NMC codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• Lead Professional for low-risk women
• Provide antenatal, intrapartum and post-natal care in a variety of settings, including home and hospital
• Work collaboratively with professional colleagues to provide midwifery care to with women with complex needs
• Contribute with feedback, to ensure the health and social care setting is responsive to the individual needs of women, particularly those who are disadvantaged, and where appropriate, advocate for these women
• Advocate and support the rights of individual women to make informed choices about their care
• Promote equality, diversity and rights
• Participate in and undertake annual appraisal, identifying specific training requirements as part of service planning and continuous personal development

About us

Our fully integrated midwifery teams are meeting the Better Birth recommendations for providing a Continuity of Carer model for women.

We support women in the choice agenda; at least 6% of women we care for choose to birth their baby out of hospital. We work closely with the Devon LMS and our neighbouring Maternity Units to ensure that women in Devon receive high quality care.

We are proud of our commitment to safe and individually focused birth and offering women choice in where to birth their baby.

Job summary

Are you an experienced registered mental health professional ready to lead and inspire? Our Retreat service in Weymouth is looking for a Team Leader to guide a compassionate, multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred support to people experiencing self-defined crisis.

Delivered in partnership with Dorset Mental Health Forum as part of Access Mental Health Services, the Retreat provides a safe, therapeutic space from 4pm-12am, seven days a week. The service is rooted in recovery-focused practice, supporting people to understand their experiences, build on their strengths and develop meaningful coping strategies.

As Retreat Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the service, leading a diverse team of lived-experience peer specialists and registered mental health practitioners. You will champion a culture of openness, compassion and reflective practice, where lived experience and clinical expertise are equally valued, and where co-production and collaboration are central to how the service operates.

You will uphold and actively advocate for the values of the partnership, ensuring care is safe, inclusive and dignified, and responsive to the impact of social inequality on mental health. You will also play a key role in service development, helping to shape a sustainable model that supports people to recover, build resilience and move forward.

Main duties of the job

You will provide visible, supportive, and consistent leadership to the Retreat team, including mental health practitioners, support workers and peer specialists.

You will lead with enthusiasm and act as a positive role model to promote a culture of compassion, inclusion, and professional development.

You will ensure effective day-to-day management, including staffing, supervision, performance management, and development.

You will ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centred services aligned with the values of integrated care.

You will build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including local authorities, primary care, VCSE providers, and community services.

You will actively contribute to the co-design, co-production and planning of services in alignment with Trust, Forum, and national objectives.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£29,632 to £33,909 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-M297.26A

Job locations

Retreat West based at The Lantern Trust

2 Ranelagh Road

Weymouth

DT4 7JD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge skills and training

Essential

• Registered health practitioner to degree level supplemented by minimum PG Dip (120 credits) plus working towards MA / MSc or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
• Evidence of recent evidence based professional development in an up to date portfolio
• Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
• Broad clinical and multi-agency knowledge Skills in co-production and partnership working
• Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's and Dorset Mental Health Forums Strategic approach
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience as a registered practitioner at Band 6 level as above
• Demonstrates specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to Recovery approached clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation
• Evidence of effective Risk management and Person focused Crisis Support skills
• Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting clinical governance objectives
• Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of health policy and its application in practice
• Evidence of education and training in practice
• Experience of interdisciplinary working and working with Peer Specialists
• Practical experience of facilitating and managing change
• Able to demonstrate highly developed physical skills where accuracy is important such as in the manipulation of fine tools and materials for patient interventions.

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous clinical people management experience
• Able to act as a clinical supervisor

Desirable

• Managing and supporting Peer Staff

FINANCE/RESOURCES

Essential

• Able to promote the best use of available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
• Experience of budget management.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES

Essential

• Confident in the use of computer systems, spread sheets, databases, data collection and coordination, word processing and report writing.
• Experience of electronic patient / service user record systems, data entry and reporting

Person Specification Knowledge skills and training Essential Registered health practitioner to degree level supplemented by minimum PG Dip (120 credits) plus working towards MA / MSc or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty Evidence of recent evidence based professional development in an up to date portfolio Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training Broad clinical and multi-agency knowledge Skills in co-production and partnership working Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's and Dorset Mental Health Forums Strategic approach Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Essential Experience as a registered practitioner at Band 6 level as above Demonstrates specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to Recovery approached clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation Evidence of effective Risk management and Person focused Crisis Support skills Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting clinical governance objectives Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team Able to demonstrate knowledge of health policy and its application in practice Evidence of education and training in practice Experience of interdisciplinary working and working with Peer Specialists Practical experience of facilitating and managing change Able to demonstrate highly developed physical skills where accuracy is important such as in the manipulation of fine tools and materials for patient interventions. MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Essential Previous clinical people management experience Able to act as a clinical supervisor Desirable Managing and supporting Peer Staff FINANCE/RESOURCES Essential Able to promote the best use of available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment Experience of budget management. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES Essential Confident in the use of computer systems, spread sheets, databases, data collection and coordination, word processing and report writing. Experience of electronic patient / service user record systems, data entry and reporting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Retreat West based at The Lantern Trust

2 Ranelagh Road

Weymouth

DT4 7JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Retreat West based at The Lantern Trust

2 Ranelagh Road

Weymouth

DT4 7JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting people and understanding of mental health needs? If so, you could be the ideal candidate for our team.

We are recruiting band 5 employment specialists to join Dorset Work Matters (DWM), supporting clients across Dorset. These roles are made possible through expansion funding, reflecting commitment to extending specialist mental health employment support.

We currently have the following opportunities available: 1 full-time role covering West Dorset based within a Community Rehabilitation.

DWM is a well-established, high-performing partnership between Dorset Healthcare Trust and Dorset Mental Health Forum. Since 2019, the service has provided evidence-based support to individuals with mental health conditions, helping them secure paid employment through the nationally recognised individual placement and support (IPS) model.

We are seeking motivated specialists to support people with mental health conditions into sustainable employment, working closely with NHS teams, employers and partner organisations. You will build trusting relationships and provide practical, tailored support to help individuals achieve their employment goals, with much of the work being delivered in the community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Main duties of the job

To undertake weekly face-to-face engagement with local employers to proactively generate tailored job opportunities, including job carving, in line with IPS principles.

Work collaboratively with clients to identify employment goals, develop CVs and application forms, and prepare effectively for interviews.

Support clients in discussing their mental health condition with potential employers, should they choose to disclose.

Provide welfare benefits advice and calculations to help clients make informed employment decisions.

Deliver ongoing in-work support to both clients and employers, ensuring sustainable employment outcomes.

Adhere to the quality standards and compliance requirements of the IPS Fidelity Model, striving to meet or exceed the service's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with Service and IPS Fidelity Model requirements.

Perform a high volume of administrative duties with attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in reporting, documentation, and data entry.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M188.26B

Job locations

West Dorset

West Dorset

West Dorset

DT6 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected] Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent training in a relevant field
• Experience or knowledge of employability or the labour market
• Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Role specific experience of 2 years
• Trained in / knowledge of IPS approach
• Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification

Job specific experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
• Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work with other stake holders and agencies

Desirable

• Experience of working within mental health services
• Previous experience of delivering a service using the IPS model

Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

• Excellent Organisational skills
• Ability to manage own time effectively and independently
• Natural ability to build close trusting and productive relationships with people
• Highly motivated with a genuine belief that employment will help the recovery of someone with a mental health condition

Desirable

• Lived experience / experience of recovery from a mental health condition

Additional requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent training in a relevant field Experience or knowledge of employability or the labour market Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team Desirable Role specific experience of 2 years Trained in / knowledge of IPS approach Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification Job specific experience Essential Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work with other stake holders and agencies Desirable Experience of working within mental health services Previous experience of delivering a service using the IPS model Personal qualities/attributes Essential Excellent Organisational skills Ability to manage own time effectively and independently Natural ability to build close trusting and productive relationships with people Highly motivated with a genuine belief that employment will help the recovery of someone with a mental health condition Desirable Lived experience / experience of recovery from a mental health condition Additional requirements Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Dorset

West Dorset

West Dorset

DT6 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Dorset

West Dorset

West Dorset

DT6 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Sunderland Children and Young People's Service (CYPS) for a 0.6 part time Band 7 ACP registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, to join our Mental Health Team. This incorporates work with children and young people who are cared for in partnership with Together for Children.

Our Children and Young People Services are fully integrated and provide specialist mental health assessment and intervention for children and young people 0-18 years and their families and carers, with complex and enduring mental health needs, including those young people with a learning disability.

The multi-disciplinary team works closely together with our multi-agency partners in Social Care and Education.

You would be part of the Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Trust wide support structures.

The post is based at CYPS Monkwearmouth Hospital Sunderland, with some travel across the sites of the CNTW Trust.

Sunderland is a lively city and coastal area, in the North East of England with a rich history.

We would very much welcome your expressions of interest and application.

Main duties of the job

You would be employed as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist within the multidisciplinary team and would be involved in the specialist assessment, care and treatment of infants, children and young people as part of their family. This would be an integral part of the Child Psychotherapy pathway into the service.

Your work would also be with families and carers; and in partnership with our multi-agency partners.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Job summary

Two outstanding individuals are sought to fulfil the roles of Deputy Head of School in Psychiatry working across the South West.

The two posts will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement from their host institution to NHS England - 1.25 PA per week each (5 hours), worked flexibly. The contracts are until the 31 October 2027 in the first instance.

All work undertaken should be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role of Deputy Head of School is to work with the Head of School and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

The Deputy Head of School will work with the Head of School in focussing upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidates will be an experienced clinicians with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

About us

Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.

Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

We lead the NHS in England by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.

If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.

Job summary

We are excited to recruit a registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Wimborne Adult CMHT team.

We would welcome applicants who are passionate about recovery, person centred in their approaches and driven to be part of a close working team.

You will be supported in your clinical work, and professional development, and with ongoing close & supportive supervision from the Team Leader.

You will provide specialist care and interventions, assessments, treatments and managing patients on a caseload, as part of the wider multi- disciplinary care team.

You will provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.

If you are looking for a challenging, varied and rewarding job this could be the post for you, and we would welcome you to come and meet us and apply.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of an established integrated multi-disciplinary team, this team is made up of a Psychiatrist, Nurses, other mental health practitioners and Support Time Recovery Worker with further support from the business support team and psychologist.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, committed, dynamic, and a motivated professional with excellent communication, organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work.

Having experience of working in a community mental health environment would be useful, but not essential, you will need to be able to apply the philosophies of engagement and recovery within your work with service users.

A good level of IT literacy is an essential requirement.

The team is based in Wimborne and covers the surrounding area. The post holder will need to have a valid driving licence and use of a car as they will be required to assess and monitor patients in their own homes and within other community settings.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M125.26B

Job locations

Oakley Bungalow

15 Oakley Lane, Merley

Wimborne

BH21 1SF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Role Specific criteria

Essential

• Applicant must be a car driver and have access to a vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Registered mental health nurse to degree/diploma level.
• Membership of the relevant professional body
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio.

Desirable

• Learning and assessing in practice qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
• Knowledge and understanding of Trust strategy relevant to role

Job specific experience

Essential

• Experience at RMN Band 5 level.
• Recent previous experience within a comparable role.
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in comparable role.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively.

Desirable

• Experience of managing change.
• Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for individuals in order to make a clinical judgement regarding risk, formulation and intervention.

Managerial/supervisory experience

Essential

• Experience of providing supervision and mentoring to junior staff and students .

Desirable

• Experience of devising and delivering training.

Information technology/resources

Essential

• Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems

Desirable

• Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word.

Person Specification Role Specific criteria Essential Applicant must be a car driver and have access to a vehicle Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential Registered mental health nurse to degree/diploma level. Membership of the relevant professional body Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio. Desirable Learning and assessing in practice qualification or equivalent practice assessors training Knowledge and understanding of Trust strategy relevant to role Job specific experience Essential Experience at RMN Band 5 level. Recent previous experience within a comparable role. Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in comparable role. Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively. Desirable Experience of managing change. Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for individuals in order to make a clinical judgement regarding risk, formulation and intervention. Managerial/supervisory experience Essential Experience of providing supervision and mentoring to junior staff and students . Desirable Experience of devising and delivering training. Information technology/resources Essential Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems Desirable Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oakley Bungalow

15 Oakley Lane, Merley

Wimborne

BH21 1SF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oakley Bungalow

15 Oakley Lane, Merley

Wimborne

BH21 1SF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

At Compton Care, our Community Night Care Practitioners provide calm, skilled overnight care that enables people with lifelimiting illness to remain safely at home, while giving families vital respite when they need it most. Working independently overnight, youll play a key role in our community rapid response and virtual ward model, helping prevent avoidable hospital admissions and supporting hospital avoidance across our system.

Main duties of the job

You will be there to provide compassionate overnight care and reassurance in patients homes or remotely. To Support people on our virtual ward and urgent community pathways. To Work autonomously, with clear clinical support and escalation routes and to enable families to rest, knowing their loved one is safe

About us

Compton Care provides high quality, accessible care and support for the people in our communities living with life limiting conditions across Wolverhampton, the Black Country, South Staffordshire and East Shropshire. The charitys annual running costs are £16 million, 70% of this running cost is funded through our stores, fundraising, and donations from our amazing supporters.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the published closing date when applicant volume is high.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to join our Clinical Haematology team as a Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Working within a highly specialised multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert care and support to patients with rare and complex TMA disorders, including TTP and aHUS. You will coordinate patient pathways, provide specialist advice and education, and act as a key point of contact for patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

As a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide clinical leadership within the service, contribute to quality improvement and service development, and support the education and development of colleagues.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and compassionate nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centred care and developing specialist expertise within a supportive and progressive team.

Main duties of the job

As the TMA Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert care and support to patients with Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA), including TTP and aHUS. Working within a highly specialised multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate patient pathways, undertake specialist assessments, and provide education and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals.

You will act as a key point of contact throughout the patient journey, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care and an excellent patient experience. The role requires strong clinical leadership, providing professional support to colleagues, promoting best practice, and contributing to the ongoing development of the specialist service.

As a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will lead on service improvement initiatives, contribute to the development and implementation of policies and clinical guidelines, and support education and training across the wider team. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and regional partners to improve outcomes for patients with rare and complex disorders.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, service development and innovation within a growing specialist service.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RMED-379-26

Job locations

LUHFT- Royal Site

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills.
• Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation.
• Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics (within Speciality).
• Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
• Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self manage, lead or participate in their care delivery.
• Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
• To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.
• To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, in the delivery of high standards of patient care.
• To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, work in partnership with lead clinicians, General Managers, Matron to ensure the delivery of high standards of patient care.Leadership
• Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in depth specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers / relatives.
• Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.
• Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.
• Provide leadership to the team of nurse specialists and working with the service lead, develop new roles / ways of working (High Impact Changes). Linked to directorate business plans.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
• Lead consultations on and develop strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.
• Responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the ward area.
• Ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including promoting no blame cultures in order that near misses and incidents are reported.
• Take the lead in investigation of incidents / complaints when required, including detailed reports / letters to complainants.
• Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and challenge speciality and directorate boundaries to enhance and support the patients journey.
• To identify and develop proposals and business cases as required for future service innovation.

Job description Job responsibilities Perform specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills. Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation. Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics (within Speciality). Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives. Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self manage, lead or participate in their care delivery. Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate. To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management. To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, in the delivery of high standards of patient care. To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, work in partnership with lead clinicians, General Managers, Matron to ensure the delivery of high standards of patient care.Leadership Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in depth specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers / relatives. Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis. Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality. Provide leadership to the team of nurse specialists and working with the service lead, develop new roles / ways of working (High Impact Changes). Linked to directorate business plans. Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources. Lead consultations on and develop strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area. Responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the ward area. Ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including promoting no blame cultures in order that near misses and incidents are reported. Take the lead in investigation of incidents / complaints when required, including detailed reports / letters to complainants. Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture. Demonstrate clinical leadership and challenge speciality and directorate boundaries to enhance and support the patients journey. To identify and develop proposals and business cases as required for future service innovation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Midwife
• Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality
• Recognised Teaching Qualification
• First Degree

Desirable

• Research qualification
• Recordable specialist qualification
• Masters
• Independent Nurse Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable Post-Reg. experience
• Evidence of undertaking the relevant speciality successfully at Band 6
• Extensive clinical experience
• Evidence of the application of management / leadership skills and managing staff
• Involvement in audit

Desirable

• Experience as Specialist Sister
• Participation in research
• Management qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth specialist knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Teaching / assessment skills
• Organisation and negotiation skills
• Effective communicator
• Leadership & motivation skills
• Evidence of audit and change management ability
• Computer literate
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Root Cause Analysis

Desirable

• Evidence of leading and facilitating change
• ECDL

Other

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Diplomatic
• Assertive and confident
• Personal and professional maturity
• Recognition of own limitations
• Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
• Flexibility
• Able to travel between sites

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse / Midwife Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality Recognised Teaching Qualification First Degree Desirable Research qualification Recordable specialist qualification Masters Independent Nurse Prescriber Experience Essential Demonstrable Post-Reg. experience Evidence of undertaking the relevant speciality successfully at Band 6 Extensive clinical experience Evidence of the application of management / leadership skills and managing staff Involvement in audit Desirable Experience as Specialist Sister Participation in research Management qualification Knowledge Essential In depth specialist knowledge Skills Essential Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills Effective communicator Leadership & motivation skills Evidence of audit and change management ability Computer literate Ability to motivate self and others Root Cause Analysis Desirable Evidence of leading and facilitating change ECDL Other Essential Evidence of continued professional development Diplomatic Assertive and confident Personal and professional maturity Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates enthusiasm Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team Flexibility Able to travel between sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

LUHFT- Royal Site

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

LUHFT- Royal Site

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

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Are you passionate about quality, patient safety and continuous improvement? We're looking for a Quality Governance Manager to join our team at Practice Plus Group Hospital Shepton Mallet.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced governance professional, Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional to play a key role in supporting and strengthening clinical and non-clinical governance across the hospital. Working closely with senior leaders, operational teams and external stakeholders, you'll help drive quality improvement, support regulatory compliance and ensure patients continue to receive safe, effective and person-centred care.

As our Quality Governance Manager, you'll lead and coordinate a range of governance activities, ensuring robust systems and processes are in place to support patient safety, risk management, regulatory compliance and service improvement.

You'll oversee governance reporting, incident management, complaints, clinical outcomes, risk registers and patient safety initiatives, whilst supporting the organisation through inspections, accreditation processes and contractual reviews. You'll also provide leadership to the Governance Administrator and Patient Feedback Coordinator and work collaboratively across the hospital to embed a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

As our Quality Governance Manager, you will be:

• Leading and developing local clinical and non-clinical governance arrangements.
• Managing governance systems including incidents, complaints, litigation, risk and quality reporting.
• Supporting the investigation and management of patient safety events and learning responses.
• Producing governance reports, dashboards and quality assurance documentation.
• Monitoring clinical outcomes and identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintaining and reporting on organisational risk registers.
• Supporting regulatory inspections, accreditation programmes and contractual reviews.
• Leading on complaints and claims management processes.
• Providing governance advice to senior leaders and operational teams.
• Supporting quality improvement and service transformation initiatives.
• Line managing the Governance Administrator and Patient Feedback Coordinator.

About us

As a Registered Nurse, Allied Health Professional or equivalent governance experience within a healthcare setting, you will also have:

• Experience working in healthcare governance, patient safety, risk management, complaints or quality improvement
• Excellent knowledge of governance frameworks, incident reporting, audit and regulatory compliance
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong IT skills and experience using reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications

What you can expect in return:

• A competitive salary based on experience
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [email protected]

Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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Job summary

We are looking for a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to join our forward thinking dietetic team.

You will be involved in providing part of the Dietetic Service with a variety of patients. This is a new role that will support an existing rotational specialist team who cover acute nutrition support, gastroenterology and upper/lower GI surgery.

You will be provided with regular supervision and CPD opportunities in order to develop your clinical skills. We are committed to improving our patient experience and clinical dietetic pathways and there will be opportunities to be involved with both current and new projects within the team.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal, are required to undertake various tasks. You will need to have a flexible approach to work being able to adapt and prioritise according to the needs of the team.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for a patient caseload under the supervision of a Registered dietitian
• Liaise with members of the MDT to coordinate and support the nutritional care of patients on the caseload
• Provide additional administrative support to manage the dietetic caseload, helping to ensure that the patient pathways are maintained and appropriate care is delivered.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the post may close early, so early application is encouraged

Closing date of applications: 8th October 2026Interview date: 20th October 2026

Before applying please ensure you have carefully considered the essential criteria for the role.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Midwife looking for an exciting opportunity to join the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust providing maternity care to women and their families from the local population. This is an ideal opportunity to support the area with your expert clinical knowledge.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Senior Midwife to lead and manage the Antenatal Clinic on the Queens Hospital Burton site.

The successful applicant will have a bespoke induction and support package tailored to their development needs.

Main duties of the job

As a senior midwife for Antenatal Clinic you will take overall responsibility and accountability in ensuring women, babies and families receive safe, clinically effective, women centred care across the whole maternity care pathway.

You will lead by example, offer expert midwifery clinical advice, operationally support and manage teams and services ensuring the delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate midwifery care.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver care to women and babies within acute or community clinical environments whose needs are complex.

You will work flexibly across the service in supporting the delivery of midwifery care, using a range of service models, including continuity of carer. Senior midwives provide expert clinical and professional midwifery leadership and are accountable for the women, babies, public and staff experience. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and national policies, procedures, values and behaviours.

Closing date of applications: 7th October 2026

Interview date: 21st October 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-W&C-BUR-1250-INT

Job locations

Queen's Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

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Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
• NMC registration & revalidation requirements

Desirable

• Experience of managing a budget
• Experience of facilitating appraisals/staff development

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
• Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff
• Experience of managing a delegated budget
• Experience of facilitating appraisals, staff development and confirmers to support NMC revalidation
• Experience of HR policies, including management of performance, sickness /absences and participation in the recruitment and selection of staff

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Takes the lead for implementing some policies/procedures and influences changes to practice/ procedures where necessary

Desirable

• Experience of planning and adjusting staff rotas/ E-roster reflecting adjustments made due to skill mix and safe staffing

Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications Essential Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience NMC registration & revalidation requirements Desirable Experience of managing a budget Experience of facilitating appraisals/staff development Experience & Knowledge Essential Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality Desirable Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff Experience of managing a delegated budget Experience of facilitating appraisals, staff development and confirmers to support NMC revalidation Experience of HR policies, including management of performance, sickness /absences and participation in the recruitment and selection of staff Skills and Ability Essential Takes the lead for implementing some policies/procedures and influences changes to practice/ procedures where necessary Desirable Experience of planning and adjusting staff rotas/ E-roster reflecting adjustments made due to skill mix and safe staffing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

How would you like to work as part of a high performing Health Visiting Service in the beautiful county of Buckinghamshire? We currently have opportunities to join Health Visiting teams in several localities across Buckinghamshire, with vacancies available within individual teams.

We can offer you a supportive, stimulating and friendly environment that encourages learning and development. We support Champions in areas such as - Breastfeeding, Solihull Approach, Domestic Abuse, Perinatal Mental Health and CONI. The Health Visiting service has successfully achieved BFI stage 3 accreditation and we are proud to offer a high standard of breastfeeding support to our families.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join us and share your valuable skills, knowledge and leadership qualities.

We welcome all applicants, experienced or newly qualified.

Main duties of the job

You will be leading the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as part of a team that includes Community Staff Nurses and Community Nursery Nurses with support from experienced Locality Leads.

• We are committed to providing the best care for our clients and their families
• We listen to you, value you and embrace new ideas-we want all colleagues to contribute to the direction of the service
• We value our colleagues and are committed to your development - we want you and your career to flourish.
• We offer a preceptorship package to our newly qualified Health Visitors and regular restorative clinical and safeguarding supervision.
• We offer excellent training and support further education

You must be a registered SCPHN (Health Visiting) with current NMC registration.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum - pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR7992679-B

Job locations

Various locations (Aylesbury, Wendover, High Wycombe)

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• RGN Level 1
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health Visiting - Cert/Diploma/Degree
• Leadership training
• Nurse Prescribing Qualification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Mentoring and supervision skills
• Ability to write detailed reports on client care to ensure interpretation by other members of the team for complete and safe care of the client

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Evidence of facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to carry out complex clinical assessments
• Experience of Child Protection Policies and Procedures

Desirable

• Staff Appraisal training

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to travel to various community sites daily

Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential RGN Level 1 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health Visiting - Cert/Diploma/Degree Leadership training Nurse Prescribing Qualification Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential Mentoring and supervision skills Ability to write detailed reports on client care to ensure interpretation by other members of the team for complete and safe care of the client Experience Essential Evidence of on-going professional development Evidence of facilitation and presentation skills Ability to carry out complex clinical assessments Experience of Child Protection Policies and Procedures Desirable Staff Appraisal training Special Circumstances Essential Ability to travel to various community sites daily

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Various locations (Aylesbury, Wendover, High Wycombe)

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Various locations (Aylesbury, Wendover, High Wycombe)

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Specialist Gynaecology Nurse will support the delivery and development of the Gynaecology Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) and Faster Diagnosis pathway, ensuring patients receive timely, coordinated and high-quality care from referral through diagnosis and onward management.

The post holder will undertake specialist telephone triage and assessment, using clinical expertise and national guidance to direct patients to the most appropriate diagnostic pathway and support the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard.

The role will include nurse-led outpatient hysteroscopy clinics for diagnostic assessment and treatment, including pipelle biopsy, patient assessment and e-consenting. The post holder will provide clear advice on investigations, medications, results and follow-up, while supporting patients sensitively throughout the diagnostic process.

Working with Gynaecology Oncology, Cancer Services, MDT coordinators and the wider multidisciplinary team, the Specialist Nurse will support effective pathway coordination, clinical decision-making and service improvement, helping reduce delays and improve patient outcomes.

The post may be offered as a developmental role, depending on experience and skills, including completion of the Bradford Nurse Hysteroscopy Course and associated competencies.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake specialist telephone triage and assessment of patients referred through the Gynaecology Oncology USC pathway.
• Ensure patients are appropriately triaged and directed to the correct diagnostic pathway in line with national guidance and local protocols.
• Support the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard by identifying and addressing delays.
• Provide expert nursing assessment, advice and emotional support to patients with suspected gynaecological cancer.
• Discuss investigations and possible cancer sensitively, providing clear information and addressing concerns.
• Run nurse-led outpatient hysteroscopy clinics, including pipelle biopsy and e-consenting, in line with BSGE guidance and scope of practice.
• Provide advice on medications, procedures, results and follow-up.
• Work collaboratively with Gynaecology Oncology, Cancer Services, MDT coordinators and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and minimise delays.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care using specialist knowledge and clinical judgement.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement, service development and pathway redesign.
• Promote clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, patient safety and compassionate, person-centred care.
• Support early diagnosis, timely investigation, improved patient experience and outcomes for patients with suspected gynaecological cancer.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our visionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our missionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our carevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS8333705

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification and Training

Essential

• First level degree or equivalent in the undergraduate base profession
• NMC or HCPC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development. (including further level 7 modules that support practice.)
• Masters in Advance Practice or equivent which maps across 4 pillars.

Desirable

• Qualified as a non- medical prescriber
• Post graduate management and / or leadership training
• Post graduate Hysteroscopy course

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Has a knowledge of Gynaecology cancers
• Understanding of faster diagnosis and 28 day cancer target,
• History taking and triage skills
• Ability to educate and clinical supervise others in the promotion of high standards of patient care
• Excellent effective verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate - word, excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to identify, develop and implement risk management and clinical governance systems at an expert level.

Desirable

• Understanding of post Menopausal bleeding pathways

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to travel across sites

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience and three years experience working at band 7 or equivalent
• Experience in complex case management.
• Excellent clinical acumen and practical procedural skills (with evidence of competency and capability) as an independent practitioner, as per Job Description for role
• Evidence of involvement of audit/quality improvement/successful change management
• Evidence of teaching and sharing knowledge with others in the MDT or externally to organisation.
• Experience of multi-agency / multi-disciplinary team working across service interfaces.

Desirable

• Experience working DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC

Person Specification Education, Qualification and Training Essential First level degree or equivalent in the undergraduate base profession NMC or HCPC registration Evidence of continuing professional development. (including further level 7 modules that support practice.) Masters in Advance Practice or equivent which maps across 4 pillars. Desirable Qualified as a non- medical prescriber Post graduate management and / or leadership training Post graduate Hysteroscopy course Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Has a knowledge of Gynaecology cancers Understanding of faster diagnosis and 28 day cancer target, History taking and triage skills Ability to educate and clinical supervise others in the promotion of high standards of patient care Excellent effective verbal and written communication skills Computer literate - word, excel, PowerPoint Ability to identify, develop and implement risk management and clinical governance systems at an expert level. Desirable Understanding of post Menopausal bleeding pathways Special Circumstances Essential Ability to travel across sites Experience Essential Substantial post-registration experience and three years experience working at band 7 or equivalent Experience in complex case management. Excellent clinical acumen and practical procedural skills (with evidence of competency and capability) as an independent practitioner, as per Job Description for role Evidence of involvement of audit/quality improvement/successful change management Evidence of teaching and sharing knowledge with others in the MDT or externally to organisation. Experience of multi-agency / multi-disciplinary team working across service interfaces. Desirable Experience working DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Rotherham Care Group, Acute Directorate for a Matron.

The post is currently available to cover areas across Adult Mental Health, Crisis Services and Older People Services . The Acute Matron post is an essential role in promoting leadership across our Acute Directorate.

We are currently seeking confident, proactive professional leaders who will contribute to our vision for the future of the Acute Directorate. Managerial experience and an understanding of leading and managing a service is an essential part of the role. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills that will enable them to challenge, motivate, influence and inspire colleagues at all levels.

We welcome applications from new candidates; however, previous applicants need not reapply.

Please contact Meagan McNaney [RCG Nurse Director], via Laura Charlesworth on 03000 215444

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be a collaborative, inclusive and compassionate leader with values and behaviours that inspire high standards of care and pride in the profession.

In conjunction with the Care Group senior leadership team, the postholder will create a positive safety culture, where the environment is collaboratively crafted, created, and nurtured so that everybody (individual staff, teams, patients, families, and carers) can flourish to ensure the best, safe, quality care by:

1. Continuous learning and improvement of safety risks

2. Supportive, psychologically safe teamwork

3. Enabling and empowering speaking up by all

The post holder, will demonstrate highly visible leadership, be responsible for the delivery of safe and therapeutic care, using an effective governance framework within a defined set of teams or/and ward team areas. In line with 'The Matron's Handbook. NHS Updated July 2021.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0751-B

Job locations

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Current RGN RMN or RNLD Nursing
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate specialist training and experience.

Desirable

• Masters level qualification or equivalent.
• Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience.

Experience

Essential

• Senior clinical nursing experience showing managerial or advanced practice skills in any transferable clinical setting.
• Management/leadership experience as ward leader, team leader, deputy or trainee.
• Working knowledge of HR processes, performance management, budget management, staffing rosters and operational skills.
• Involvement in Change Management processes.
• Undertake Management/Serious Incident investigation.
• Participated in audit/research, education programmes or teaching.
• Recent experience in an inpatient setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Patient Safety, Patient Experience and Quality Improvement theory as it applies to operational services in the care group.
• Demonstrable knowledge of risks management and risk registers.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge of policy drivers at national and local level as applicable to the care group.

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills
• Track record of developing others, individuals and teams to meet high service standards of quality and safety
• Able to self-start, lead and complete complex tasks
• Determination, perseverance, and personal resilience
• Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area.

Desirable

• Well-developed self-awareness thorough 360 feedback or leadership development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - Current RGN RMN or RNLD Nursing Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate specialist training and experience. Desirable Masters level qualification or equivalent. Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience. Experience Essential Senior clinical nursing experience showing managerial or advanced practice skills in any transferable clinical setting. Management/leadership experience as ward leader, team leader, deputy or trainee. Working knowledge of HR processes, performance management, budget management, staffing rosters and operational skills. Involvement in Change Management processes. Undertake Management/Serious Incident investigation. Participated in audit/research, education programmes or teaching. Recent experience in an inpatient setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Patient Safety, Patient Experience and Quality Improvement theory as it applies to operational services in the care group. Demonstrable knowledge of risks management and risk registers. Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Knowledge of policy drivers at national and local level as applicable to the care group. Skills Essential Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills Track record of developing others, individuals and teams to meet high service standards of quality and safety Able to self-start, lead and complete complex tasks Determination, perseverance, and personal resilience Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area. Desirable Well-developed self-awareness thorough 360 feedback or leadership development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is a 18 Months Fixed Term Post - Secondment opportunity available

The Children's Ward are seeking to recruit a motivated, organised and enthusiastic acting Senior Sister/Ward Manager to oversee the managerial responsibilities and duties of the ward.

Main duties of the job

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Sister/Ward Manager who is committed to high quality care for children, young people and their families and providing excellent educational experience for student nurses.

You will demonstrate professional attributes, including diversity, dealing with change and the ability to learn new skills in the assessment and care of all paediatric patients and their families.

Working as part of a team of Medical Staff, Staff Nurses, Trainee Nursing Associate/Nursing Associates, Clinical Educators, Play and Activity Leaders, Healthcare Assistants, and Housekeepers, you will be responsible for providing the highest standard of evidenced based patient care. You will also be responsible for supporting and developing staff and providing an excellent learning environment for student nurses.

The Division is progressive and innovative, continually striving to improve services for children, young people and their families. The Division operates a rotational policy, when necessary, across both sites in order to meet service and development needs.

It is essential that you are registered paediatric nurse and have post registration experience 12 months of which must be at Band 6 level. You will be computer literate, have a teaching and mentorship qualification and will be educated to degree level in a health related subject (or willingness to commence degree programme within 1 year in post)

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

272-8295644

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Certificate of sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience and speciality experience
• Post registration experience in a senior sister (band 6) / Charge Nurse or any significant management experience role for a minimum 2 years
• Involvement in clinical governance agenda.
• Conversant with current professional issues related to nursing/midwifery

Desirable

• Previous experience of complaints handling
• Previous experience of budgetary management
• Previous experience of Quality Improvement work

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• RNC/RSCN with Current NMC Registration
• Teaching and mentorship qualification
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in health related subject (or willingness to commence within 1 year in post) or able to demonstrate equivalent level of experience
• Continuous professional development, documented within CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Management/leadership qualification
• PILS course

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills within difficult or challenging circumstances.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Influencing skills.
• Able to manage personal emotions and stress.
• Understand the need for confidentiality.

Desirable

• NLP training

Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Post registration experience and speciality experience Post registration experience in a senior sister (band 6) / Charge Nurse or any significant management experience role for a minimum 2 years Involvement in clinical governance agenda. Conversant with current professional issues related to nursing/midwifery Desirable Previous experience of complaints handling Previous experience of budgetary management Previous experience of Quality Improvement work Qualifications & Training Essential RNC/RSCN with Current NMC Registration Teaching and mentorship qualification Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in health related subject (or willingness to commence within 1 year in post) or able to demonstrate equivalent level of experience Continuous professional development, documented within CPD portfolio Desirable Management/leadership qualification PILS course Personal Attributes & Skills Essential Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Effective interpersonal and communication skills within difficult or challenging circumstances. Effective decision-making skills. Influencing skills. Able to manage personal emotions and stress. Understand the need for confidentiality. Desirable NLP training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Practice Nurse with Special Interest in Diabetes required - part time. Minimum 2 years post registration experience required.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our practice nursing team. You will be responsible for the routine, evidence based care of patients with Diabetes, including annual reviews incorporating local prescribing guidelines as well as following up patients with more complex diabetic needs including insulin transfers.

Duties will also include providing Chronic Disease Management support to patients living with asthma, COPD and cardiac conditions as well as general nursing procedures such as Cervical Screening, Childhood Immunisations and ear syringing.

About us

The Practice Nurse's role is to assist GPs in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening & patient education.

Job summary

Are you an ambitious Occupational Therapist looking to expand your skills across a range of specialties while progressing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking Trust?

We are seeking motivated Occupational Therapists with excellent communication and clinical skills to join our expanding Band 6 rotational programme. This exciting opportunity offers a diverse mix of acute and community placements, enabling you to develop broad clinical expertise and gain valuable experience across different services.

Our acute rotations include exposure to a variety of inpatient settings, including our large and well-established Stroke Unit. We also offer a wide range of community opportunities, including rehabilitation and long-term conditions services, supporting individuals to maximise independence and achieve meaningful goals within their communities.

We are proud of our strong partnerships with community providers, creating opportunities for collaborative working and, where appropriate, additional experiences aligned to your professional interests and development goals.

Join a dynamic Occupational Therapy team where innovation, career development, and high-quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

Main duties of the job

The rotations:

• Rotations into 8 different speciality areas: Stroke Unit Community UCR therapy team Community TOCH team Neuro Outliers (including ITU and Trauma caseload) Bromley Stroke Rehab Team Acute Medicine Acute COE Acute ED Acute Frailty

Candidates

Essential experience required:

• Post-graduate clinical experience working as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist
• Evidence of participation in In-service training and Personal CPD
• HCPC registration and RCOT/BAOT membership

Candidates must have a professional, enthusiastic, friendly and flexible approach

Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service, including shift patterns over 7 day period covering 8am-8pm in some services.

Informal visits will be available on request to shortlisted candidates.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

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Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

197-AJ-R-8713a

Job locations

Honor Oak Health Centre

Turnham Road

London

SE4 2LA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

• To manage a designated case load with complex needs using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate

• Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements

• To regularly supervise O.T. students on practice placements

• To provide leadership for junior/support staff, through supervision and appraisal as delegated by a senior member of staff

• Participate in rotational scheme : Elderly , General Medicine, Stroke Unit, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Complex Neurological conditions (including major trauma) and Community Rehabilitation

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1 Clinical

1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients

1.2 To demonstrate a broad level of knowledge and understanding of clinical conditions.

1.3 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affectingfunctional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

1.4 To design / plan individual patient treatment programmes to implement oneself, or todelegate as appropriate

1.5 To assess and provide treatment for the functional level of patients with regard topersonal and domestic activities of daily living, to maximise independence.

1.6 To select andconduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing with furtherassessment when needed.

1.7 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and to monitor ongoing risk

1.8 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision

1.9 To advise, recommend, make provision for the installation of appropriateaids andadaptations to the patients social and physical environment.

1.10 To carry out home visits, with or without the patient, to assess environmental risks andfunctional ability at home.

1.11 To carry out community visits to assess for and practise daily living skills as needed.

1.12 To identify and set client centred goals

1.13 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including the use of outcome measures, in order tomeasure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention

1.14 To participate in decisions regarding placementspost discharge.

1.15 To undertake discharge planning / co-ordination of complex patients.

1.16 When working in the community and domiciliary settings, to work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior Occupational Therapist, if required.

1.17 To refer on to appropriate agencies for the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring and provision of further adaptations.

1.18 To participate in the weekend service.

2 Communication

2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, O.T colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and other agencies

2.2 To participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.

2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids / equipment and safety in the home and community

2.4 To participate in staff meetings and other meetings as directed by senior staff and the Lead O.T.

3 Documentation

3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professionaland Trust standards.

3.2 To promptly provide reports on home visits

3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate

4 Professional Ethics

4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity, privacy culture and wishes.

5 Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal

5.1 To participate in the individual performance review programme

5.2 To effectively use supervision and appraisal to reflect on own practice and performance.

5.3 To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior/support staff as delegated by a senior member of staff

5.4 To delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate

5.5 To provide advice to junior/support staff on a day to day basis as required.

5.6 To deputise for the Senior I in his/her absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of junior and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis.

6 Training Staff and Students

6.1 To participate in the planning and implementing of the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting.

6.2 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of O.T. students onpractice placement on a regular basis

6.3 To give presentations on specific chosen topics.

6.4 Responsibility for organising specific aspects of training within the department.

7 Service Development and Delivery

7.1 To work with other staff within the department to ensure that equipment is maintained and stock monitored.

7.2 To manage the caseload efficiently in order to achieve timely and safe discharges ofpatients from hospital.

7.3 To assist senior staff and theLead O.T. / Inpatient Therapy Manager in implementingnew policies within the department.

7.4 To undertake specific departmental duties as requested by Senior staff orLead O.T / Inpatient Therapy Manager

7.5 To work constructively with other senior OTs / Inpatient Therapy Manager on servicedevelopment issues, adapting practice and/or making recommendations for change asindicated.

8 Personal / Professional Development

8.1 To participate in internal and external training opportunities, including mandatory and statutory training, to meet identified objectives and demonstrate ongoing development.

8.2 To demonstrate an increasingly complex skills and knowledge base to establishcompetence and fitness to practise as a senior O.T.

8.3 To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary To manage a designated case load with complex needs using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements To regularly supervise O.T. students on practice placements To provide leadership for junior/support staff, through supervision and appraisal as delegated by a senior member of staff Participate in rotational scheme : Elderly , General Medicine, Stroke Unit, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Complex Neurological conditions (including major trauma) and Community Rehabilitation SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Clinical 1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients 1.2 To demonstrate a broad level of knowledge and understanding of clinical conditions. 1.3 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affectingfunctional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans. 1.4 To design / plan individual patient treatment programmes to implement oneself, or todelegate as appropriate 1.5 To assess and provide treatment for the functional level of patients with regard topersonal and domestic activities of daily living, to maximise independence. 1.6 To select andconduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing with furtherassessment when needed. 1.7 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and to monitor ongoing risk 1.8 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision 1.9 To advise, recommend, make provision for the installation of appropriateaids andadaptations to the patients social and physical environment. 1.10 To carry out home visits, with or without the patient, to assess environmental risks andfunctional ability at home. 1.11 To carry out community visits to assess for and practise daily living skills as needed. 1.12 To identify and set client centred goals 1.13 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including the use of outcome measures, in order tomeasure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention 1.14 To participate in decisions regarding placementspost discharge. 1.15 To undertake discharge planning / co-ordination of complex patients. 1.16 When working in the community and domiciliary settings, to work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior Occupational Therapist, if required. 1.17 To refer on to appropriate agencies for the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring and provision of further adaptations. 1.18 To participate in the weekend service. 2 Communication 2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, O.T colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and other agencies 2.2 To participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. 2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids / equipment and safety in the home and community 2.4 To participate in staff meetings and other meetings as directed by senior staff and the Lead O.T. 3 Documentation 3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professionaland Trust standards. 3.2 To promptly provide reports on home visits 3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate 4 Professional Ethics 4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity, privacy culture and wishes. 5 Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal 5.1 To participate in the individual performance review programme 5.2 To effectively use supervision and appraisal to reflect on own practice and performance. 5.3 To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior/support staff as delegated by a senior member of staff 5.4 To delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate 5.5 To provide advice to junior/support staff on a day to day basis as required. 5.6 To deputise for the Senior I in his/her absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of junior and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis. 6 Training Staff and Students 6.1 To participate in the planning and implementing of the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting. 6.2 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of O.T. students onpractice placement on a regular basis 6.3 To give presentations on specific chosen topics. 6.4 Responsibility for organising specific aspects of training within the department. 7 Service Development and Delivery 7.1 To work with other staff within the department to ensure that equipment is maintained and stock monitored. 7.2 To manage the caseload efficiently in order to achieve timely and safe discharges ofpatients from hospital. 7.3 To assist senior staff and theLead O.T. / Inpatient Therapy Manager in implementingnew policies within the department. 7.4 To undertake specific departmental duties as requested by Senior staff orLead O.T / Inpatient Therapy Manager 7.5 To work constructively with other senior OTs / Inpatient Therapy Manager on servicedevelopment issues, adapting practice and/or making recommendations for change asindicated. 8 Personal / Professional Development 8.1 To participate in internal and external training opportunities, including mandatory and statutory training, to meet identified objectives and demonstrate ongoing development. 8.2 To demonstrate an increasingly complex skills and knowledge base to establishcompetence and fitness to practise as a senior O.T. 8.3 To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oAt least 18 months post qualification experience
• oBroad based experience of Occupational Therapy treatment including work as a qualified OT in an NHS acute hospital
• oKnowledge and experience of equipment provision and prescription.
• oBroad experience of treatment options and approached
• oAdvanced clinical reasoning skills.
• oExperience in complex moving and handling.
• oExperience in assessment and discharge planning within a fast paced environment.
• oBroad experience in standardised assessment.
• oBroad experience in assessment of and treatment of cognitive deficits.
• oKnowledge of wheelchair assessment and provision
• oExperience of supervising / teaching other staff

Desirable

• oAudit experience
• oExperience in working in rehabilitation, stroke and community teams.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• oGood verbal communication skills in the English language
• oAbility to communicate clearly with other disciplines
• oAbility to keep clear, precise records in the English language, which meet legal requirements
• oClear, concise report writing
• oA clear understanding of clinical governance and its implications on OT
• oAbility to plan, prioritise and manage a caseload
• oAble to work autonomously and to manage time effectively
• oBroad understanding of current issues surrounding healthcare provision in London
• oKnowledge of Support services in community

Desirable

• oPresentation Skills

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• oDiploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• oHCPC Registration
• oEvidence including attendance at recent post graduate courses/training relevant to rotational clinical specialties
• oMember of British Association of Occupational Therapists
• oSupervision/Experience Training
• oPractice Placement Training
• DBS clearance

Desirable

• oEvidence of attendance at relevant post-registration courses
• oCar driver
• oMember of COT special clinical interest
• oExperience in having students

Personal Characteristics/Disposition

Essential

• Flexible and innovative
• Ability to work with others as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Calm and reliable
• Well organised
• Ability to treat people with respect, irrespective of age, gender, culture, religion & sexuality
• Committed to ongoing CPD.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to establish rapport with patients and carers
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change
• Reliable work record

Circumstances

Essential

• Able to work hours prescribed including shift patterns if required (Shifts covering between 8am-8pm)
• Able to work weekend shifts.

Person Specification Experience Essential oAt least 18 months post qualification experience oBroad based experience of Occupational Therapy treatment including work as a qualified OT in an NHS acute hospital oKnowledge and experience of equipment provision and prescription. oBroad experience of treatment options and approached oAdvanced clinical reasoning skills. oExperience in complex moving and handling. oExperience in assessment and discharge planning within a fast paced environment. oBroad experience in standardised assessment. oBroad experience in assessment of and treatment of cognitive deficits. oKnowledge of wheelchair assessment and provision oExperience of supervising / teaching other staff Desirable oAudit experience oExperience in working in rehabilitation, stroke and community teams. Knowledge & Skills Essential oGood verbal communication skills in the English language oAbility to communicate clearly with other disciplines oAbility to keep clear, precise records in the English language, which meet legal requirements oClear, concise report writing oA clear understanding of clinical governance and its implications on OT oAbility to plan, prioritise and manage a caseload oAble to work autonomously and to manage time effectively oBroad understanding of current issues surrounding healthcare provision in London oKnowledge of Support services in community Desirable oPresentation Skills Qualifications & Training Essential oDiploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy oHCPC Registration oEvidence including attendance at recent post graduate courses/training relevant to rotational clinical specialties oMember of British Association of Occupational Therapists oSupervision/Experience Training oPractice Placement Training DBS clearance Desirable oEvidence of attendance at relevant post-registration courses oCar driver oMember of COT special clinical interest oExperience in having students Personal Characteristics/Disposition Essential Flexible and innovative Ability to work with others as part of the multidisciplinary team Calm and reliable Well organised Ability to treat people with respect, irrespective of age, gender, culture, religion & sexuality Committed to ongoing CPD. Good interpersonal skills with ability to establish rapport with patients and carers Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change Reliable work record Circumstances Essential Able to work hours prescribed including shift patterns if required (Shifts covering between 8am-8pm) Able to work weekend shifts.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Honor Oak Health Centre

Turnham Road

London

SE4 2LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Honor Oak Health Centre

Turnham Road

London

SE4 2LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The post holder is accountable to the Associate Director of Quality and Governance but report to the Concerns and Complaints Manager.

The post holder will respond to compliments, concerns and complaints relating to services offered by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The post holder will ensure that the most complex/high profile complaint case are managed in a sensitive and timely manner through close working with clinical and non-clinical staff across the Trust. This will include complaints that have exceeded initial timescales

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure statutory and organisational requirements are met, that complaints are investigated thoroughly and impartiality and that all complainants receive a full, high quality and timely response in accordance with the Department of Health's key principles of complaints handling.

1. Listening
2. Responding
3. Improving

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream