Job summary

The post holder will be part of the multi-disciplinary team providing the day-to-day health protection function, including the management of infectious and environmental hazards and supporting response to major incidents. The post is an entry level Health Protection development post and as such will develop specialist knowledge and skills to undertake case management, liaise with, and provide health protection advice and response across a range of partner organisations, professionals and the public. The post holder will undergo a programme of on-going development and education to build on existing knowledge and develop skills to provide specialist health protection advice and meet competencies required to undertake the role. When competence has been established they will contribute to the out-of-hours on-call service.

There are two posts available within this recruitment.

Main duties of the job

• Under supervision, contribute to the day to day running of the acute response function to ensure highquality, safe and effective delivery of the health protection service.
• Provide first point of contact for specialist knowledge, support and advice to health professionals on health protection matters.
• Undertake initial assessment and management of routine acute response work and non-complex incidents.
• Escalate and refer challenging or complex incidents and outbreaks of infectious diseases and non-infectious environmental hazards to senior manager asappropriate.
• Manage and carry out continuing responsibility for a caseload ensuring accurate, up to date records of contacts/action by completion of relevant records andcompliance with team handover procedures, in line with UKHSA's standards for record keeping.
• To utilise an evidence based approach to manage clinical/professional advice and discussions within the team, seeking senior advice as/when appropriate.
• Support and participate in the team's formal case review process.
• Contribute to and where required lead under supervision the ongoing longer term management of issues relevant to a defined geographical area.
• Contribute to the UKHSA response during incidents in line with UKHSAs Emergency Planning andResilience Response (EPRR) arrangements as part of the region's responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act.
• May be required to participate in a local on call rota at regional level as required.

About us

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,422 to £48,117 a year Civil Service (£33,422-40,731) AfC (£39,959-48,117) pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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

Reference number

919-CA-306723-EXT

Job locations

Bristol or Totnes

Bristol / Totnes

BS1 6EH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a Health Protection Practitioner (AfCBand6 nurse or HEO civil servant)

• Candidates holding NMC registration will be appointed on NHS Terms & Conditions at NHSAfCBand 6 : (min £39,959- max 48,117 per annum pro rata)

• Candidates without NMC registration will be appointed on Civil Service Terms and Conditions at HEO grade : (min £33,422- max 40,731 per annum , pro rata)

SURVEILLANCE

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective systems for the surveillance of communicable disease and environmental hazards
• Contribute to the use of surveillance outputs to inform and influence local and national Public Health actions, policies and strategies
• Support identification and reporting of health needs, health inequalities and health impact assessment

PARTNERSHIP WORKING

• Through activities delegated and supported by line management, contribute to the development of effective relationships with a range of individuals and stakeholders.
• With support and guidance from line management, may sometimes deal with difficult and/or conflicting subject matter problems in day to day work load.

RESEARCH, TEACHING AND TRAINING

• Contribute to research activity to complement the health protection evidence base
• Contribute to the development and delivery of teaching resources and activities across a range of audiences with support from senior manager as appropriate

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

• To act as role model adhering to team professional standards
• Contribute to the development of policies and protocols for a wide range of health protection issues
• Contribute to and undertake audit as part of a wider programme of quality/service improvement activity
• Undertake projects on defined areas of work as agreed with the line manager
• Contribute to specified quality improvement and governance initiatives as agreed
• Ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within the team
• Proactively contribute to wider organisational development
• Contribute to the strategic work of the locality/patch based health protection team and deputise where appropriate
• Contribute pro-actively to the development and testing of the regions business continuity plan

OTHER DUTIES

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of UKHSA Regions

COMMUNICATION AND KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Will develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of individuals, clinical and non-clinical, internal and external to UKHSA

Essentialrolecriteria :

• First degree (Health Related e.g. environmental health, biomedical science, public health) or equivalent experience, e.g. in laboratory [ Civil Service terms and conditions ]
• Registered Nurse with NMC registration[ AfC terms and conditions ]

• Working towards registration withan appropriate healthor science related professional body [ Civil Service terms and conditions ]
• Experience as a practitioner in a Health related field( e.g. Nursing, Environmental Health, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health)

• An understanding of and ability to work under the current Health and Social Care Act (e.g.safe guardingvulnerable adults; data protection, information governance)

• Proven experience in the establishment and maintenance of good relationships with managers,staffand external contracts

• Effective verbal and written communication skills including report writing and presentations

• Ability to work independently, manage and prioritise own workload and cope with competing demands

• Ability to problem solve whilst working in an unpredictable environment, often under pressure and to tight timescales

• Ability to analyse, interpret and relay information accurately

• Ability to analyse and interpret information in an effective mannerto recommendan appropriate courseof action to address the issue(s)

• An awareness of Quality and Governance frameworks

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, and Excel

• Evidence of ongoing CPD and committed to self-development

• Anunderstandingof and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, and in relation to management systems

Desirablerolecriteria:

• Experience of building and developing effective stakeholder relationships

• Experience of working in community settings and with health care providers

• Experience of risk management and associated reporting

• Knowledge of the principles of health protection

• Experience of supporting/assistingthe development and delivery of presentations,trainingand/or education

Selection ProcessDetails

This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications,knowledgeand experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.

Stage 1: Application &Sift

You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listedessential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

• Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)

• 1,500 word Supporting Statement

This should outline how you consider your skills, experienceand knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria

HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1,500 your supporting statement should be within this limit. We will not consider any words overthis.

This should outline how you consider your skills, experienceand knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your CV. Please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible) Please do not email us your CV.

Longlisting:

In the event ofa large number ofapplicationswewilllonglist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria

• Meets some essential criteria

• Meets no essential criteria

If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting.

Shortlisting:

In the event ofa large number ofapplications we may conductan initialsift, on the lead criteria of:

• AfC: Registered General Nurse with NMC registration
• CS: First degree (Health Related e.g. environmental health, biomedical science, public health) or equivalent experience e.g. laboratory
• Experience as a practitioner in a Health related field( e.g. Nursing, Environmental Health, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health)

Desirable criteria may be usedin the event ofa large number ofapplications/successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment

Feedback will not be provided at this stage

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview. If face to face interviewsareplanned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview

Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities will be tested at interview

There will be a 5-10 minute Presentation at the start of your interview. The subject of the presentation will be " What are 3 challenges for health protection in the future"

Interviews dates to be confirmed

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria - External

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants)

Location - Bristol or Totnes Supporting Hub

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at supporting hub in Bristol or Totnes. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month)working at our office.

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass aenhanceddisclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed isBasic Personnel Security Standard

Salary Information

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary.

Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

• Candidates holding NMC registration will be appointed on NHS Terms & Conditions at NHSAfCBand 6 : (min £39,959- max 48,117 per annum pro rata)

• Candidates without NMC registration will be appointed on Civil Service Terms and Conditions at HEO grade : (min £33,422- max 40,731 per annum , pro rata)

Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking a Health Protection Practitioner (AfCBand6 nurse or HEO civil servant) Candidates holding NMC registration will be appointed on NHS Terms & Conditions at NHSAfCBand 6 : (min £39,959- max 48,117 per annum pro rata) Candidates without NMC registration will be appointed on Civil Service Terms and Conditions at HEO grade : (min £33,422- max 40,731 per annum , pro rata) SURVEILLANCE Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective systems for the surveillance of communicable disease and environmental hazards Contribute to the use of surveillance outputs to inform and influence local and national Public Health actions, policies and strategies Support identification and reporting of health needs, health inequalities and health impact assessment PARTNERSHIP WORKING Through activities delegated and supported by line management, contribute to the development of effective relationships with a range of individuals and stakeholders. With support and guidance from line management, may sometimes deal with difficult and/or conflicting subject matter problems in day to day work load. RESEARCH, TEACHING AND TRAINING Contribute to research activity to complement the health protection evidence base Contribute to the development and delivery of teaching resources and activities across a range of audiences with support from senior manager as appropriate MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP To act as role model adhering to team professional standards Contribute to the development of policies and protocols for a wide range of health protection issues Contribute to and undertake audit as part of a wider programme of quality/service improvement activity Undertake projects on defined areas of work as agreed with the line manager Contribute to specified quality improvement and governance initiatives as agreed Ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within the team Proactively contribute to wider organisational development Contribute to the strategic work of the locality/patch based health protection team and deputise where appropriate Contribute pro-actively to the development and testing of the regions business continuity plan OTHER DUTIES The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of UKHSA Regions COMMUNICATION AND KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Will develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of individuals, clinical and non-clinical, internal and external to UKHSA Essentialrolecriteria : First degree (Health Related e.g. environmental health, biomedical science, public health) or equivalent experience, e.g. in laboratory [ Civil Service terms and conditions ] Registered Nurse with NMC registration[ AfC terms and conditions ] Working towards registration withan appropriate healthor science related professional body [ Civil Service terms and conditions ] Experience as a practitioner in a Health related field( e.g. Nursing, Environmental Health, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health) An understanding of and ability to work under the current Health and Social Care Act (e.g.safe guardingvulnerable adults; data protection, information governance) Proven experience in the establishment and maintenance of good relationships with managers,staffand external contracts Effective verbal and written communication skills including report writing and presentations Ability to work independently, manage and prioritise own workload and cope with competing demands Ability to problem solve whilst working in an unpredictable environment, often under pressure and to tight timescales Ability to analyse, interpret and relay information accurately Ability to analyse and interpret information in an effective mannerto recommendan appropriate courseof action to address the issue(s) An awareness of Quality and Governance frameworks Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, and Excel Evidence of ongoing CPD and committed to self-development Anunderstandingof and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, and in relation to management systems Desirablerolecriteria: Experience of building and developing effective stakeholder relationships Experience of working in community settings and with health care providers Experience of risk management and associated reporting Knowledge of the principles of health protection Experience of supporting/assistingthe development and delivery of presentations,trainingand/or education Selection ProcessDetails This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications,knowledgeand experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria. Stage 1: Application &Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listedessential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1,500 word Supporting Statement This should outline how you consider your skills, experienceand knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1,500 your supporting statement should be within this limit. We will not consider any words overthis. This should outline how you consider your skills, experienceand knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your CV. Please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible) Please do not email us your CV. Longlisting: In the event ofa large number ofapplicationswewilllonglist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting. Shortlisting: In the event ofa large number ofapplications we may conductan initialsift, on the lead criteria of: AfC: Registered General Nurse with NMC registration CS: First degree (Health Related e.g. environmental health, biomedical science, public health) or equivalent experience e.g. laboratory Experience as a practitioner in a Health related field( e.g. Nursing, Environmental Health, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health) Desirable criteria may be usedin the event ofa large number ofapplications/successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment Feedback will not be provided at this stage Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview. If face to face interviewsareplanned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities will be tested at interview There will be a 5-10 minute Presentation at the start of your interview. The subject of the presentation will be " What are 3 challenges for health protection in the future" Interviews dates to be confirmed Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria - External Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants) Location - Bristol or Totnes Supporting Hub This role is being offered as hybrid working based at supporting hub in Bristol or Totnes. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month)working at our office. Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass aenhanceddisclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed isBasic Personnel Security Standard Salary Information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. Candidates holding NMC registration will be appointed on NHS Terms & Conditions at NHSAfCBand 6 : (min £39,959- max 48,117 per annum pro rata) Candidates without NMC registration will be appointed on Civil Service Terms and Conditions at HEO grade : (min £33,422- max 40,731 per annum , pro rata)

Person Specification

Application form and Supporting Statement

Essential

• Application form and Supporting Statement

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Questions on experience, knowledge and skills

Presentation

Essential

• Presentation

Person Specification Application form and Supporting Statement Essential Application form and Supporting Statement Essential Criteria Essential Questions on experience, knowledge and skills Presentation Essential Presentation

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Bristol or Totnes

Bristol / Totnes

BS1 6EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Bristol or Totnes

Bristol / Totnes

BS1 6EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Registered Nursing Associate at our Older People's mental health inpatient ward for adults 65 and over admitted for assessment with an organic mental health diagnosis.

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate that they can work as part of a team, have very good communication and organisational skills and have a collective approach to managing risk, complex clinical presentations and crisis situations. Applicants are required to have the nursing associate qualification.

Working hours are shifts consisting of Early, Late, Long Day and Nights although currently, our nursing associates do not work night shifts.

Main duties of the job

• The registered Nursing Associate will work as part of the Nursing workforce supporting Registered Nurses to deliver high quality, person centred, compassionate care to patients.
• They will be part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering planned care to a group of patients working within the standards of proficiency outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.
• They will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support/ guidance to less experienced staff/ learners within the clinical environment as needed and delegate care if appropriate
• To supervise/support identified healthcare assistants
• To promote the health and wellbeing of patients

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

Find out more and search live jobs.

Job summary

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Days - 07:30 20:00and Nights- 19:30 08:00including weekends and bank holidays

St Clare Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative care to patients and families in West Essex and the East Hertfordshire borders.

Are you passionate about delivering truly person-centred care in a hospice setting where time, compassion, and dignity are prioritised?

At St Clare Hospice, we offer a rare opportunity to work in an environment where you can focus on what matters most-providing outstanding palliative and end-of-life care with the time and space to do it properly. We are currently recruiting to our 8-bedded Inpatient Unit, a calm and supportive space where patients and their families are at the heart of everything we do. You do not need to be an expert in palliative care to join our team - what matters most is your compassion, commitment, and willingness to learn. We are looking for the right person, and we will support you with full training and development to help you thrive in your role.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families. To lead the shift, ensuring that high standards of care across the IPU are maintained.

About us

At St Clare Hospice, our vision is that every adult with a life limiting condition in our local communities should have access to palliative care services wherever and whenever they need them, so that they can make the most of every moment, no matter how long they have left to live. Our many different services provide patients, their families and carers, with physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual support, at home, or here at the Hospice. Our Inpatient Unit (IPU) has eight single, en-suite rooms where we care for patients who have been admitted for symptom management and/or end of life care.

Job summary

We are looking for motivated, compassionate and ambitious nurses who have a genuine interest in working with elderly service users and delivering high standards of care. We are looking for Nurses who are wanting to provide our patients with the best experience and treatment possible and are ready for the challenge of helping us to further develop our rehabilitation services. Could this be you?

Henderson Rehab Unit is based at Grace Care Centre in Thornbury and is at the heart of our Pathway 2 rehabilitation service. If you are a Registered Nurse who enjoys working with patients to improve quality of life and promote independence then this is an exciting opportunity to join us in our 19 bedded physical rehabilitation unit.

You will work as part of our multidisciplinary team, all working together, to deliver individualised nursing and rehabilitation care to patients with the common goal of delivering the best outcomes possible for our patients.

Our patients present with a broad range of conditions including orthopaedic, frail elderly, post-surgery and long term neurological conditions and we work with them to help them attain the highest level of personal independence prior to discharge.

Whether you are a newly qualified or an experienced nurse - this is a chance to develop your skills as part of a highly supportive team.

Main duties of the job

The unit nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for a group of identified service users and will provide and maintain a high standard of patient focussed care that ensures patient safety; dignity and respect are paramount to the care delivered.

You will...

• Provide, monitor and ensure that a high standard of safe and effective nursing care is maintained via professional actions, verbal and written skills.
• With the support of senior staff be responsible for the initial holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients who are acutely and chronically unwell; often with complex needs arising from the frail elderly cohort.
• Carry out a range of routine and non-routine tasks including medication rounds, clinical observations, planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans, assisting patients to meet their daily care needs, health promotion, venepuncture, planning discharges for patients.

Work Pattern

• You will be expected to work weekends and bank holidays on a rostered basis. Combination of both day and night shifts.
• Day shift 07:00 19:30
• Night shift 19:00 07:30

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-8075076-SL-A

Job locations

Henderson Rehab Unit

Grace Care Centre Whitebridge Gardens

Thornbury

BS35 2FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position. If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or equivalent experience in adult nursing role
• Current NMC registration

Skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Effective communication skills written, verbal and no-verbal with the ability to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties
• Able to function effectively as a team member
• Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions
• Able to work autonomously, and ability to know when to seek appropriate advice / guidance from senior staff
• Good problem solving skills
• Effective time management and caseload management

Desirable

• Have experience in a wide variety of nursing areas, including in the acute setting (this may be as student placements if newly qualified)
• Able to carry out the range of professional services and technical elements in a ward including clinical assessment and record keeping.
• Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies Working with a range of professionals in Health or Social Care

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc or equivalent experience in adult nursing role Current NMC registration Skills, knowledge and experience Essential Effective communication skills written, verbal and no-verbal with the ability to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties Able to function effectively as a team member Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions Able to work autonomously, and ability to know when to seek appropriate advice / guidance from senior staff Good problem solving skills Effective time management and caseload management Desirable Have experience in a wide variety of nursing areas, including in the acute setting (this may be as student placements if newly qualified) Able to carry out the range of professional services and technical elements in a ward including clinical assessment and record keeping. Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies Working with a range of professionals in Health or Social Care

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Henderson Rehab Unit

Grace Care Centre Whitebridge Gardens

Thornbury

BS35 2FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Henderson Rehab Unit

Grace Care Centre Whitebridge Gardens

Thornbury

BS35 2FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated HCA with strong communication skills and relevant experience to join our ward team.

Ward ANU is a 23-bedded Acute Neurological Unit, with additional 3 single rooms for video telemetry seizure monitoring. We have recently opened a 4-trolley Neurological Ambulatory Care Unit (NACU), operating as a 9am-5pm day case unit. ANU forms part of the Greater Manchester Neurosciences Centre at Salford Royal.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a team with vision, drive, and ambition. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who shares our values and is committed to delivering high-quality care. You should have extensive post-registration experience, and ideally, previous nursing management experience. Experience in Neurosciences is desirable but not essential.

A passion for delivering excellent patient and family care, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement, is essential. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are key, as is the ability to demonstrate effective leadership throughout the recruitment process.

You must be able to motivate staff to achieve high standards and work collaboratively to ensure the organisation's goals are met.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

You will support the nursing staff and provide excellent patient care whilst maintaining the trust values at every opportunity. Some of your duties will include

• Supporting patients with their activities of daily living
• Assist and support with personal hygiene needs whilst promoting independence
• Support preparing and escorting patients having tests done
• Timely clinical interventions: venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, collecting blood products, gathering equipment for nursing interventions, physiological observations
• Prepare and transfer patients and organise transport out of hours
• Prepare clinical area for new patients and support admissions
• Support bed moves within the clinical area.
• Educate new staff on ward processes
• Actively support mandatory training; undertaking train the trainer
• Support the ward with maintaining patient safety during treatment and post infusion observation times
• Support individualised patient care; reviewing qualit

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Job summary

The successful post holder will be an experienced OD generalist and will play a key role in delivering the UHD People Strategy through the design and implementation of a broad range of OD interventions. This will include supporting organisational development, culture, leadership, team effectiveness and engagement initiatives.

You will be responsible for leading on OD projects working with the many stakeholders within our organisation and regional and national partners. The OD Practitioner is a core member of the Organisational Development Team. As a consultant you will provide professional advice and expertise to ensure interventions are designed to maximise organisational efficiency, value staff and improve patient outcomes. The role requires previous experience of co-ordinating and managing OD projects; delivering interventions in a complex organisation and facilitation within an Acute Hospitalenvironment or similar healthcare setting.

You will be a self-motivated, proactive, creative, hands-on and collaborative individual with an interest in building relationships at every level withinthe organisation and with external partners.

Interview: 6th October

Main duties of the job

• The OD Practitioner will be the lead for one of the key work streams within the OD Plan as directed by the UHD People Strategy; this will have a whole organisational impact and application, requiring engagement with internal and external stakeholders and forumsincluding; Culture & Engagement, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Talent Managementand Team Integration.

• The OD Practitioner willplay a key role in the successful delivery of the trust strategies and key people objectives with the aim to develop a compassionate, inclusive culture at UHD, where staff feel valued, supported, involved, engaged and have a sense of belonging.

• The ODPractitioner will be influential in making UHDa great placeto work where morale is high, working collaboratively with staff and acting on their feedback.

• The OD Practitioner is a core member of theOrganisational Development Team. As a consultant they will provide professional advice andexpertiseto ensure interventions are designed to maximise organisational efficiency, value staff and improve patient outcomes.

• The post holder will be expected to handle highly confidential and sometimes contentious and sensitive information and be free to act on their own initiative.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-CO06453-A

Job locations

Yeomans House

Yeomans Way

Bournemouth

BH8 0BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The OD Practitioner will play a key role in the successful delivery of the trust strategies and key people objectives with the aim to develop a compassionate, inclusive culture at UHD, where staff feel valued, supported, involved, engaged and have a sense ofbelonging.

• As part of the team, create a culture of organisational development and learning across the Trust by providing expert advice and support for organisational development improvement projects based on national/local best practice, legislation, guidance and recommendations, designed to meet the objectives of the Trust.
• To lead on the research, design and development of training programmes and workshops and other educational approaches in supportof the OD work streams.
• To manage functions such as the Culture Champions, including any new recruitment, development and their on-going role in engagement and decision making in the Trust.To critically observe progress of culture and behaviour strategies in action to provide and influence future change with the Board.
• To work in partnership with Care Groups, Directorates and individual teams to provide a specialist internal OD consultancy and to develop the capacity and capability of managers to undertake OD activities within their area of responsibility.
• To introduce and design a range of tools and methodologies which support OD and leadership development and compliment quality improvement; embedding best practice across the Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities The OD Practitioner will play a key role in the successful delivery of the trust strategies and key people objectives with the aim to develop a compassionate, inclusive culture at UHD, where staff feel valued, supported, involved, engaged and have a sense ofbelonging. As part of the team, create a culture of organisational development and learning across the Trust by providing expert advice and support for organisational development improvement projects based on national/local best practice, legislation, guidance and recommendations, designed to meet the objectives of the Trust. To lead on the research, design and development of training programmes and workshops and other educational approaches in supportof the OD work streams. To manage functions such as the Culture Champions, including any new recruitment, development and their on-going role in engagement and decision making in the Trust.To critically observe progress of culture and behaviour strategies in action to provide and influence future change with the Board. To work in partnership with Care Groups, Directorates and individual teams to provide a specialist internal OD consultancy and to develop the capacity and capability of managers to undertake OD activities within their area of responsibility. To introduce and design a range of tools and methodologies which support OD and leadership development and compliment quality improvement; embedding best practice across the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant post graduate or masters level qualification or combination of qualifications and experience or recent relevant experience to masters level
• Notably within an Organisational Development or Leadership & Management discipline
• Facilitation within an Acute Hospital environment or similar healthcare setting

Desirable

• MBTI Step 1 & 2 practitioner
• ILM 5 award in Coaching & Mentoring (or equivalent)
• TED (Team Engagement & Development) Practitioner
• CIPD qualification
• Belbin Team Roles Practitioner
• FIRO-B Practitioner
• Programme or project management experience and or qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of designing and delivering a range of OD interventions to deliver improved outcomes.
• Working in a project management, or change management environment.
• Evidence of successful development and implementation of cultural change initiatives to achieve improved outcomes.
• Experience of writing and presenting Board reports, and designing development activities.
• Experience of working with staff at all levels to communicate, engage with, and listen to views.

Desirable

• Within an NHS acute hospital or similar environment

Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to diagnose and contract using the OD cycle
• Competent team and individual coach
• Ability to source internal and external data sources, analysis of data to support projects and report writing
• Well-developed IT skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent numerical, verbal and critical reasoning
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Proven team worker with the ability to motivate colleagues and staff
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities
• Ability to influence across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Able to deal with conflict proactively
• Ability to coach others to find their own solutions
• Innovative, with the ability to "think differently" and challenge current behaviours and mind-sets
• Open to new ideas & change and actively promotes new ways of working
• Resilience to keep focused and positive for others
• Professional, credible and tactful
• Ability to act autonomously with specific guidelines

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of culture in a complex organisation.
• Up to date knowledge of key current issues in organisational development both at a strategic and local level

Desirable

• Understanding complexity of culture in an Acute Hospital

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant post graduate or masters level qualification or combination of qualifications and experience or recent relevant experience to masters level Notably within an Organisational Development or Leadership & Management discipline Facilitation within an Acute Hospital environment or similar healthcare setting Desirable MBTI Step 1 & 2 practitioner ILM 5 award in Coaching & Mentoring (or equivalent) TED (Team Engagement & Development) Practitioner CIPD qualification Belbin Team Roles Practitioner FIRO-B Practitioner Programme or project management experience and or qualification Experience Essential Experience of designing and delivering a range of OD interventions to deliver improved outcomes. Working in a project management, or change management environment. Evidence of successful development and implementation of cultural change initiatives to achieve improved outcomes. Experience of writing and presenting Board reports, and designing development activities. Experience of working with staff at all levels to communicate, engage with, and listen to views. Desirable Within an NHS acute hospital or similar environment Skills Essential Proven ability to diagnose and contract using the OD cycle Competent team and individual coach Ability to source internal and external data sources, analysis of data to support projects and report writing Well-developed IT skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent numerical, verbal and critical reasoning Facilitation and presentation skills Proven team worker with the ability to motivate colleagues and staff Excellent organizational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities Ability to influence across a broad range of stakeholders. Able to deal with conflict proactively Ability to coach others to find their own solutions Innovative, with the ability to "think differently" and challenge current behaviours and mind-sets Open to new ideas & change and actively promotes new ways of working Resilience to keep focused and positive for others Professional, credible and tactful Ability to act autonomously with specific guidelines Knowledge Essential Demonstrable understanding of culture in a complex organisation. Up to date knowledge of key current issues in organisational development both at a strategic and local level Desirable Understanding complexity of culture in an Acute Hospital

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeomans House

Yeomans Way

Bournemouth

BH8 0BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeomans House

Yeomans Way

Bournemouth

BH8 0BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to join the Dorset Headache Service on a Band 6 secondment basis.

This role offers an excellent development opportunity for a nurse with an interest in neurology, specialist outpatient services and advanced therapeutic interventions. Working within the Dorset Headache Service, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting patients with chronic migraine and complex headache disorders, alongside patients requiring injectable therapies within the Movement Disorders Service.

The post holder will work closely with Consultant Neurologists, delivering high-quality patient-centred care and supporting the continued provision and development of specialist headache services across Dorset.

This 9 month secondment provides a unique opportunity to gain specialist knowledge and skills in headache management, advanced migraine therapies and nurse-led service delivery while contributing to the future direction of the service.

Interview: 25th September

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Coordinate and support the delivery of the Dorset Headache Service.
• Provide specialist nursing care to patients with chronic migraine and complex headache disorders.
• Deliver and monitor advanced headache treatments, including Botulinum Toxin therapy and CGRP monoclonal antibody treatments, following training and competency assessment.
• Support delivery of injectable therapies within the Movement Disorders Service.
• Undertake patient assessment, treatment reviews and follow-up within agreed protocols.
• Provide information, education and support to patients and carers.
• Act as a key point of contact for patients accessing the service.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and maintain accurate patient records.
• Participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Consultant Neurologists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient care.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a dynamic Upper GI Nurse Endoscopist to support our Endoscopy Service at East Cheshire NHS Trust. Innovation in service delivery and flexibility to work within the needs of the service are key requirements of this role.

The post holder will be able to undertake Upper GI endoscopy as a qualified Nurse Endoscopist. The post holder will work autonomously, managing whole episodes of patient care independent of medical supervision. They will be a key member of the Multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will have their own caseload of patients for whom they will perform upper gastro-intestinal diagnostic endoscopy.

The appointee will play a key role in providing a high quality, efficient, patient focused in the endoscopy service.

The post will be based at Macclesfield District General Hospital.

Hours per week: 27

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Main duties of the job

- The post holder will provide highly specialist and advanced clinical knowledge, skills and decision-making within the Endoscopy/Gastroenterology service.

- The post holder will be able to undertake Upper GI endoscopy procedures as a qualified Nurse Endoscopist.

- The post holder will work autonomously, managing whole episodes of patient care independent of medical supervision.

- They will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team.

- The post holder will have their own caseload of patients for whom they will perform upper gastro-intestinal diagnostic endoscopy.

- Upper GI Nurse Endoscopist To work as part of the multidisciplinary team in providing a high-quality service meeting the physical and emotional requirements for both inpatients and outpatients undergoing procedures within the Endoscopy and Treatment Unit.

This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job summary

Great Tey Ward at Colchester Hospital is looking to appoint a substantive Nurse Consultant. Applications are being sought from candidates with experience either as a Nurse Consultant or within an Advanced Clinical Practice post.

Great Tey is a Nurse Led medically optimised ward that sits within the inpatient flow CDG. The post holder will also be required to provide clinical leadership and day to day oversight of medically outlined patients who are accommodated within the Orthopaedic and Gynaecology wards (Oldham, Fordham and Stanway). This will be undertaken in close collaboration with the relevant medical consultant teams, ensuring appropriate consultant oversight and support to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care (outliers usually account for between 3-6 patients).

Main duties of the job

• Act as an expert clinical practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge including evidence of critical thinking and implementation of research-based practice within the management of own caseload.
• To work in close relationship with different Consultant bodies for professional guidance
• To demonstrate clinical leadership, skills and knowledge in developing a comprehensive Nurse Led Model of Care, incorporating clinical competency trust wide and patient care pathways.
• Be responsible for developing and leading on nursing and advanced care practice standards, underpinning a robust governance structure for a future workforce of advanced practitioners within the ward.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR777-26

Job locations

Colchester Hospital

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oCurrent registration on part 1 of the NMC Register is essential
• oMaster's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
• oNon-Medical Prescribing
• oEvidence of continuing professional development
• oCompletion of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Level 2 training
• oMental Capacity Act awareness training

Desirable

• oRecognised professional post basic qualification in the care of older people or dementia care

Experience

Essential

• oRecently and actively working in clinical practice
• oDemonstrates specialist knowledge relating to care of older people
• oEvidence of admission avoidance and community working
• oEvidence of leadership skills that are capable of establishing direction and purpose

Desirable

• oEvidence of carrying out investigations and writing reports Evidence of operating at strategic level to positively affect service outcomes

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oCurrent registration on part 1 of the NMC Register is essential oMaster's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice oNon-Medical Prescribing oEvidence of continuing professional development oCompletion of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Level 2 training oMental Capacity Act awareness training Desirable oRecognised professional post basic qualification in the care of older people or dementia care Experience Essential oRecently and actively working in clinical practice oDemonstrates specialist knowledge relating to care of older people oEvidence of admission avoidance and community working oEvidence of leadership skills that are capable of establishing direction and purpose Desirable oEvidence of carrying out investigations and writing reports Evidence of operating at strategic level to positively affect service outcomes

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and can-do Business Manager to support the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Primary Care Collaborative.

This is a brand-new role and a great opportunity for someone who enjoys making things happen, building relationships and turning ideas into practical action.

The Primary Care Collaborative brings together voices from across wider primary care, helping partners work together, share learning and strengthen primary cares contribution across the wider health and care system.

Main duties of the job

You will lead a small portfolio of projects from idea through to delivery, help manage contracts and agreements, build strong relationships with stakeholders across primary care and partner organisations, and provide high-quality support to Board meetings. No two weeks are likely to look exactly the same.

About us

At Hartlepool and Stockton Health GP Federation our guiding aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. Relationships are key to everything we do and by working with our practice members and their Primary Care Networks, as well as other local partners, we strive to provide excellent services that help people to live their best lives.

The post will be employed and hosted by H&SH, but your day-to-day focus will be supporting the work of the Collaborative and its Board.

Job summary

The postholder will work as part of the Integrated Community Nursing Service on the Isle of Wight, delivering high quality nursing care to patients in their own homes as part of a rapidly developing community based model. As a Registered Nurse, they will contribute to safe, compassionate and evidence based care, supporting the Trust's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

The role involves working flexibly across three locality teams and collaborating closely with a wide range of partners, including Earl Mountbatten Hospice, Urgent Community Response, Allied Health Professionals, GPs, Practice Nurses, Specialist Nurses, mainland hospitals and voluntary or statutory agencies. The postholder will use strong interpersonal and clinical skills to assess, plan and deliver care, ensuring patients receive the right support in the right place.

For this role you are required to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to vehicle that you can use for work that has business insurance cover, as it involves travel across the island. The postholder must be able to work independently within a busy community environment, demonstrate evidence-based practice, and uphold the Trust's values in all interactions with patients, families and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.

We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Why not come and see for yourself the care we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.

It is essential that you have a valid driving licence to drive in the United Kingdom as the role is community based.

Clinical skills in all types of urinary catheterisation, syringe driver management, wound management and diabetes management are desirable, but not essential.

Support and training will be available to ensure safe a safe transition to working in the community setting.

A preceptorship programme is available.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in mental health nursing while living on a beautiful island? We are inviting a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join Afton Ward, our 9-bed mixed-sex OPMH Ward, where collaborative, individualised care is at the heart of what we do.

Located on the stunning Isle of Wight, this role offers more than just professional fulfillment. As a close-knit island community, the Isle of Wight provides an excellent quality of life for families and individuals alike. With its unspoiled beaches, scenic countryside, and year-round family-friendly activities, it's the perfect place to build both your career and personal life. From exploring historic sites to enjoying water sports or leisurely walks, you'll find something for everyone.

About the RoleThe post holder, in collaboration with the Team, will be responsible for the delivery of the highest professional standard of care, assessment, treatment and support of people within the Service.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive induction, training, and CPD opportunities
• Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of mental health care

This vacancy is open to both newly qualified nurses and experienced nurses looking for employment within the trust.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, including those who wish to work fewer hours than the advertised post.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse on Afton Ward, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients requiring inpatient treatment and support for their Mental Health.

You will:

• To demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and leadership in respect of all colleagues.
• To act as role model to the Support Workers and other staff.
• To plan, implement and provide meaningful activity for patients within in-patient services.
• To provide patients with assessments, care plans and treatment plans as appropriate, and ensure that these are put into practice and evaluated.
• To contribute to new service developments and actively take these forwards as required.
• To be flexible and work with colleagues to promote the best outcomes for patients

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Job summary

Adult and Childrens Nurses, join our nurturing and supportive team, where youll find everything you need to thrive in your career. We offer exceptional preceptorship programmes, clinical supervision, mentoring, specialist skill development and funded training.

Be part of an innovative NHS trust that truly values and cares for its team. Plus, enjoy a great work-life balance surrounded by Devon\'s stunning coastlines, breath taking National Parks, and lively cities.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job summary

Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Band 6

Full time, permanent role- HYBRID Working pattern

We are recruiting several Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners within the Coventry and Warwickshire Talking Therapies teams, managing and coordinating a supportive and cohesive PWP Team.

Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Talking Therapies service has a strong focus on client experience and outcome as well as staff wellbeing. The service benefits from a robust support structure, with various learning and development opportunities including an inhouse CPD programme, whereby full time staff are allocated 5 study days per year to progress their skills and knowledge.

This is a hybrid role with a mix of remote working and office based duties.

Main duties of the job

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

This is a full time role and your responsibilities will include spending one day each week at our Telephone and Referral Centre. This is where all referrals are received and processed and your role will require you to screen some of these referrals for suitability. You will also be required to assess risks on a regular basis and ensure that a management plan is developed whenever risks are identified.

About us

Candidate Information Pack Dec 24

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Job summary

Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit, an exciting collaboration between NHS England and NHS Wales, opened in December 2025 on the grounds of the Countess of Chester Health Park.

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Band 4 Nursery Nurse to join the Mother and Baby Unit team.

The Mother and Baby Unit is a specialist provision for women with mental health problems during pregnancy and/or in the tear after their baby is born. Patients in the postnatal period will have their babies with them during their time as an inpatient on the Mother and Baby Unit. Seren Lodge will be an 8 bedded unit with 6 beds commissioned by NHS England for the women of Cheshire and Merseyside and 2 beds commissioned by NHS Wales for the women of North Wales. The Mother and Baby Unit will also accept referrals for out of area women when there are beds available.

This post is part time 23 hours per week

Main duties of the job

We are hoping to build a supportive and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team, working on a rotational shift basis which includes day and night shifts. The posts offer the successful applicants the exciting opportunity to build a team that provides the highest quality of care for our service users. We will offer an excellent training programme and preceptorship programme.

The applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the 6 C's in practice, these being Care; Compassion; Competence; Communication; Courage and Commitment.

Seren Lodge is based on the Countess of Chester Health Park Site approximately 1.5 miles from Chester city centre.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job summary

Priory Hospital Barnt Green

Salary £36,176.00- £38,596.00 Dependant on Experience

Full Time role of 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Barnt Green has an opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse- Nights to join our team on the PICU ward. This role is not open to Newly qualified nurses.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing care to patients, working collaboratively with patients, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care. This includes monitoring and reviewing care plans, responding effectively to changes in patients needs, managing and prioritising nursing duties, delegating appropriately and acting as nurse in charge when required. The role also involves maintaining professional standards, supporting newly qualified staff through preceptorship, participating in clinical supervision and reflective practice, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Medicines Management, Priory Group policies and the NMC Code.

About us

Priory Hospital Barnt Green, Barnt Green, Birmingham is a purpose-built hospital providing mental health support for adults and young people, including specialist therapy and psychiatry, as well as private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with Barnt Green railway station approximately 12 miles from the hospital and local bus routes serving the surrounding area. Due to the semi-rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

Job summary

The RUH Pain Clinic is a welcoming and forward-thinking secondary care outpatient service, supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team. We care for adults living with chronic pain, offering specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment where possible, while empowering patients to build confidence in self-management so they can improve their quality of life.

As a key resource within the Trust and wider healthcare community, our service plays an important role in raising awareness and understanding of chronic pain. We pride ourselves on delivering care that reflects the Trust's vision and values, national guidance and local commissioning priorities, using a holistic biopsychosocial approach.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our fantastic team. This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week), with a supportive environment where you can develop specialist skills and contribute to high-quality patient care.

If you are a hardworking, compassionate and enthusiastic nurse who enjoys working collaboratively and delivering excellent standards of care, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a friendly, motivated team committed to making a real difference to the lives of people living with chronic pain.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will provide high-quality, individualised care to patients attending the Pain Clinic, supporting the smooth and safe running of our day-case procedure list. Working across our theatre and recovery areas, you will play a key part in maintaining patient safety, managing equipment and ensuring clinic supplies are well-maintained and available.

You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of the Pain Management Programme and supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. The role also includes running nurse-led treatment clinics, responding to patient queries by telephone and helping to ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the wider Chronic Pain Service.

This is a varied and rewarding position where you can make a real difference to patient experience and care.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to join our busy, rural dispensing practice with surgeries at both Chulmleigh and Winkleigh.

Own transport essential.

You will be working alongside our existing team of 4 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs and Nurse Associate. You will be expected to provide extended access evening cover on rotation as part of this role.

We are all committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills and working within the boundaries of our competence. We aim to provide evidence-based care and work collaboratively with colleagues within our team, our attached community team and secondary care providers.

Wallingbrook Health Group is part of the Mid Devon Health Primary Care Network, a group of 3 local GP practices.

Applicants will be required to cover for holiday and sickness leave.

Knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage but not essential.

Posts are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS).

Benefits include:

NHS pension scheme

Option to sign up to Blue Light Discounts

Practice team events

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and work to the IPC Policy

Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives

Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered with the organisation

Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice

Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access

As required, provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE.

Support other healthcare professionals within the organisation

About us

Wallingbrook is situated in the town of Chulmleigh in purpose built premises. The Practice also has a newly refurbished branch surgery which is open every day in the village of Winkleigh. The practice serves a population of approximately 7700 patients in a rural area covering approximately 100 square miles.

We are a close knit team in a rural area led by a partnership of GPs and a Managing Partner. We are proud of our Practice and share a sense of vocation, working to the best of our ability to improve the health of the community and giving priority to those with the greatest clinical needs.