Job summary

As a senior nurse you will provide high quality primary care services and a range of specialist interventions for offenders. At HMP Swaleside, we deliver a nurse-led integrated primary care service and operate a specialist practice-based clinical model of care.

You will maintain an effective case management service to ensure care and continuity of treatment is maintained throughout a patient care pathway whilst detained in prison. You will be required to ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way and implement strategies designed to promote and improve health and prevent disease whilst in prison.

As a senior member of staff, you will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the Healthcare Team, supporting junior colleagues and ensure systems are in place for clinical supervision to junior team members.

I see the prison as an individual community where I work with a variety of people and provide urgent care, routine health screens like a GP practice and complex needs care to the patients. I have the unique opportunity to support someone throughout their time in prison and make a significant difference to their lives. Furthermore, see them grow, change and improve their general health."Ellen, Clinical Lead, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills.
• To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.
• To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis.
• The post holder will need to carry a radio and be competent to lead in medical emergency responses.
• To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate.
• To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice.
• To ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service.

About us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,959 to £50,117 a year per annum, **Recruitment & Retention Incentive Included**

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

277-7862153-SWALE-C

Job locations

HMP Swaleside

Brabazon Road

Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey

ME12 4AX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational

• To support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model.
• To manage a complex clinical caseload.
• To support the development, implement and maintenance the National Standards for Health Care in Prisons for the service.
• Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs.
• Maintain systems for the collection of triage & allocation of referrals as appropriate and monitoring and supporting the auditing of quality and effectiveness of service delivery.
• To be able to give intravenous injections, immunisations and syringe pumps and infusions as necessary for the role of co-ordinating complex prisoners.

Management

• Implement the strategies designed to promote and improve health and prevent disease, working proactively and collaborating with other professionals, organisations and agencies as required
• Maximising resources to target need, including the supervision of staff.
• Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to team members, whilst retaining overall responsibility and accountability on a shift-to-shift basis.
• To maintain an effective case management service to ensure care and continuity of treatment is maintained throughout a patient care pathway whilst detained in prison.
• To implement appropriate & effective and accredited care planning tools that are subject to the process in accordance with agreed Trust Policies.
• To implement effective systems and interfaces with community and acute health services ensuring continuity of care on release or discharge. To actively promote and demonstrate working across professional and organisational boundaries.
• To maintain close working partnerships with all services that may be involved with the care and management of offenders, (prison staff, Ministry of Justice, Trust & Directorate senior managers & relevant forums, CMHT staff, NHS Hospitals, Probation Services, CPS, Courts, GP's, community health services, Housing/Benefit services, social care, community multi agency forums etc.).

Human Resources

• Responsible for day-to-day co-ordination of the Integrated Healthcare Team.
• To ensure systems are in place for clinical supervision to junior team members including annual appraisal and identification of specific service, training, and personal development needs.

Governance

• Ensure junior staff compliance with all Prison and Trust clinical policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Ensure appropriately skilled & qualified staff comply with the administration and management of medications according to their responsibilities in accordance with all relevant policies, guidance, and procedures.
• Ensuring high standards of electronic record-keeping competencies and offender confidentiality in line with trust & prison policy and systems, through effective monitoring and auditing processes.

General

• To liaise with other senior Trust personnel to share expertise, promote ideas and to ensure the service is working collaboratively with the Trust's other Directorates as required.
• To work positively and effectively in a difficult and often hostile environment.
• Be aware of environmental hazards in the working area; ensure staffs are aware of relevant health & safety policies deriving from the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• To work in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines
• To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular instructions, Notices to Staff, Health and Safety and all other relevant material to function as an informed practitioner within a prison setting.
• Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READY:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Job description Job responsibilities Operational To support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model. To manage a complex clinical caseload. To support the development, implement and maintenance the National Standards for Health Care in Prisons for the service. Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs. Maintain systems for the collection of triage & allocation of referrals as appropriate and monitoring and supporting the auditing of quality and effectiveness of service delivery. To be able to give intravenous injections, immunisations and syringe pumps and infusions as necessary for the role of co-ordinating complex prisoners. Management Implement the strategies designed to promote and improve health and prevent disease, working proactively and collaborating with other professionals, organisations and agencies as required Maximising resources to target need, including the supervision of staff. Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to team members, whilst retaining overall responsibility and accountability on a shift-to-shift basis. To maintain an effective case management service to ensure care and continuity of treatment is maintained throughout a patient care pathway whilst detained in prison. To implement appropriate & effective and accredited care planning tools that are subject to the process in accordance with agreed Trust Policies. To implement effective systems and interfaces with community and acute health services ensuring continuity of care on release or discharge. To actively promote and demonstrate working across professional and organisational boundaries. To maintain close working partnerships with all services that may be involved with the care and management of offenders, (prison staff, Ministry of Justice, Trust & Directorate senior managers & relevant forums, CMHT staff, NHS Hospitals, Probation Services, CPS, Courts, GP's, community health services, Housing/Benefit services, social care, community multi agency forums etc.). Human Resources Responsible for day-to-day co-ordination of the Integrated Healthcare Team. To ensure systems are in place for clinical supervision to junior team members including annual appraisal and identification of specific service, training, and personal development needs. Governance Ensure junior staff compliance with all Prison and Trust clinical policies and procedures as appropriate. Ensure appropriately skilled & qualified staff comply with the administration and management of medications according to their responsibilities in accordance with all relevant policies, guidance, and procedures. Ensuring high standards of electronic record-keeping competencies and offender confidentiality in line with trust & prison policy and systems, through effective monitoring and auditing processes. General To liaise with other senior Trust personnel to share expertise, promote ideas and to ensure the service is working collaboratively with the Trust's other Directorates as required. To work positively and effectively in a difficult and often hostile environment. Be aware of environmental hazards in the working area; ensure staffs are aware of relevant health & safety policies deriving from the Health & Safety at Work Act. To work in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular instructions, Notices to Staff, Health and Safety and all other relevant material to function as an informed practitioner within a prison setting. Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READY: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse RGN
• Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Registered General Nurse

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years' experience at Band 5.
• Working knowledge of current issues/agendas facing prison/offender healthcare
• Experience of multi-professional collaboration including working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations.
• Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care.

Desirable

• oExperience of working within secure & prison settings

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, presenting ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of change management and new ways of working.
• Ability to lead and empower people to make decisions and to plan ahead.
• Knowledge of current National Prison Health Quality & Performance Indicators
• Good analytical and judgement skills

Effort and Environment

Essential

• Ability to manage complex & challenging behaviour

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse RGN Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent experience. Desirable Registered General Nurse Experience Essential Minimum of two years' experience at Band 5. Working knowledge of current issues/agendas facing prison/offender healthcare Experience of multi-professional collaboration including working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations. Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care. Desirable oExperience of working within secure & prison settings Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, presenting ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of change management and new ways of working. Ability to lead and empower people to make decisions and to plan ahead. Knowledge of current National Prison Health Quality & Performance Indicators Good analytical and judgement skills Effort and Environment Essential Ability to manage complex & challenging behaviour

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Swaleside

Brabazon Road

Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey

ME12 4AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Swaleside

Brabazon Road

Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey

ME12 4AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This position is located at HMP Swaleisde within the Primary Care Nursing Team. The post holder will also need to collaborate closely with colleagues at nearby Kent prisons, including HMP Emley and HMP Standford Hill, and may occasionally provide cross-cover between sites.

The Staff Nurse will deliver high quality, personalised, compassionate care to service users, providing a range of specialist interventions.

Ensure consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence, which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.

Lead the delivery of comprehensive service user assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient-centred care in a range of settings.

Provide clinical supervision and support to junior colleagues, including students.

Assist and support the manager, as directed, to deliver a nurse-led integrated care service and develop a specialist practice-based clinical model of care.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic working environment, working collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintaining accurate records.

Band 5 Nursing roles are only open to staff with a Nursing registration, obtained as a result of completing a qualification recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments, using decision-making skills within the framework of established Trust policies, procedures, and the NMC Code of Conduct.

Deliver high-quality clinical care within the service, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way, through therapeutic engagement and activities, in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.

Lead on and undertake activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, comfort, emotional and social support.

Demonstrate and provide robust clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome-driven practice on a day-to-day basis.

Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of Mental Health signs and symptoms, understanding how these may present in practice, including recognition of impact on patient presentation and behaviour and risk factors.

Recognise and respond appropriate to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies and training. Support junior staff in managing difficult situations and de-escalation, developing resilience and strategies to manage

About us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,073 to £41,043 a year PER ANNUM **RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INCENTIVE INCLUDED**

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

277-8114189-SWALE-B

Job locations

HMP Swaleside

Brabazon Road, Eastchurch,

Isle of Sheppey

ME12 4AX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care/care packages within scope of practice.
• Provide specialist advice concerning the care of treatment of identified groups of patients / service users.
• Support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model.
• Manage a complex clinical caseload.
• Administer and monitor the side-effects of medication, monitoring service user compliance, demonstrating a sound understanding of pharmacology, particularly for regular medications used in the clinical area.
• Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs.
• Be able to give intravenous injections, immunisations and syringe pumps and infusions as necessary for the role.
• Implement the principles of recovery, encouraging and supporting service users to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest. Where appropriate, contribute to psychological interventions.
• Escorting service users, as required, in line with Trust policies.
• Maintain systems for the collection of triage and allocation of referrals, as appropriate, monitoring and supporting the auditing of quality and effectiveness of service delivery.
• Maintain an effective case management service to ensure care and continuity of treatment is maintained throughout the patient care pathway.
• Attend and actively participate in team / care plan reviews.
• Maintain close working partnerships with all services that may be involved with the care and management of the service users.
• Understand and work within the boundaries of the Lone Working Policy and have an awareness of Personal Safety in all healthcare settings, including clear and updated communication with the shift lead.
• Maintain timely and accurate patient written/electronic records in line with the Trust Policy, procedure and protocols. Use and complete care plans, pathway documents and SystmOne notes appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Advocate for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encourage and empower service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Job description Job responsibilities Assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care/care packages within scope of practice. Provide specialist advice concerning the care of treatment of identified groups of patients / service users. Support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model. Manage a complex clinical caseload. Administer and monitor the side-effects of medication, monitoring service user compliance, demonstrating a sound understanding of pharmacology, particularly for regular medications used in the clinical area. Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs. Be able to give intravenous injections, immunisations and syringe pumps and infusions as necessary for the role. Implement the principles of recovery, encouraging and supporting service users to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest. Where appropriate, contribute to psychological interventions. Escorting service users, as required, in line with Trust policies. Maintain systems for the collection of triage and allocation of referrals, as appropriate, monitoring and supporting the auditing of quality and effectiveness of service delivery. Maintain an effective case management service to ensure care and continuity of treatment is maintained throughout the patient care pathway. Attend and actively participate in team / care plan reviews. Maintain close working partnerships with all services that may be involved with the care and management of the service users. Understand and work within the boundaries of the Lone Working Policy and have an awareness of Personal Safety in all healthcare settings, including clear and updated communication with the shift lead. Maintain timely and accurate patient written/electronic records in line with the Trust Policy, procedure and protocols. Use and complete care plans, pathway documents and SystmOne notes appropriately and in a timely manner. Advocate for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encourage and empower service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care. IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Professional NMC Qualification (Registered Mental Health Nurse)
• Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
• Working knowledge of current issues/agendas facing healthcare in chosen area of specialism
• Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care.
• Experience of research-based/reflective practice.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to present ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style.
• Ability to work effectively and autonomously
• Ability to lead and empower people to make decisions and plan ahead.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers, and colleagues.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Professional NMC Qualification (Registered Mental Health Nurse) Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level or equivalent. Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Working knowledge of current issues/agendas facing healthcare in chosen area of specialism Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care. Experience of research-based/reflective practice. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ability to present ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style. Ability to work effectively and autonomously Ability to lead and empower people to make decisions and plan ahead. Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers, and colleagues.

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Swaleside

Brabazon Road, Eastchurch,

Isle of Sheppey

ME12 4AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Swaleside

Brabazon Road, Eastchurch,

Isle of Sheppey

ME12 4AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Join Our Friendly and Forward Thinking Team as a Practice Nurse

Great North Medical Group is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our local community while developing your skills in a supportive and progressive practice environment.

As a valued member of our nursing team, you will deliver high quality, patient centred care across a wide range of services including chronic disease management, health promotion, cervical screening, immunisations and routine nursing procedures. Working closely with GPs, healthcare assistants and other clinical colleagues, you will play a key role in helping patients achieve the best possible health outcomes.

At Great North Medical Group, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, innovative and patient focused practice. We invest in our people, encourage professional development and recognise the importance of maintaining a positive work life balance. You will be joining a team that genuinely supports one another and is committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding nursing care and are looking for a role where your contribution is valued and your career can flourish, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Practice Nurse at Great North Medical Group, you will play an important role in delivering high quality, patient centred care to a diverse practice population. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide a range of nursing services, helping patients manage their health and wellbeing while contributing to the effective delivery of primary care services.

The successful candidate will undertake a variety of clinical responsibilities including chronic disease management, health promotion, cervical cytology, immunisations, vaccinations, wound care and routine nursing procedures. You will work closely with GPs, healthcare assistants and other healthcare professionals to support patients in achieving the best possible health outcomes.

We are looking for someone who is organised, compassionate and committed to providing excellent patient care. You will have the ability to work independently whilst also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment. Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training will be available to support your continued growth and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established practice that values its staff, embraces innovation and is dedicated to delivering safe, effective and responsive healthcare services to the local community.

About us

Great North Medical Group is an established patient focused GP practice serving Carcroft, Woodlands and the surrounding areas in Doncaster. We are committed to providing safe, effective and compassionate healthcare whilst continually developing our services to meet the needs of our patient population.

Our team includes dedicated GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, care coordinators, administrative and reception staff who work collaboratively to deliver high quality care. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, inclusive and respectful working environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute their ideas and expertise.

We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and are committed to supporting professional development, continuous learning and career progression. We encourage innovation, teamwork and a positive approach to improving patient care while maintaining a healthy work life balance.

Great North Medical Group offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference within the community whilst being part of a friendly and approachable team. We offer training and development opportunities, generous annual leave entitlement and the chance to work within a forward thinking practice that values wellbeing, collaboration and excellence in patient care.

If you are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive practice committed to both its patients and staff, Great North Medical Group could be the perfect place for you.

Job summary

An exciting12-month, Fixed Term or Secondment (maternity leave cover) opportunity for a highly motivated, innovative & confident Clinical Specialist Nurse (CSN) to work with the Memory Assessment Service across Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale (SWR) locality.

This is an exciting leadership post, specifically commissioned to work collaboratively with Voluntary Care (VCSE) colleagues, Primary Care and the Memory Service to promote the redesign of the system-wide memory service pathway. This role will pave the way for future systemic ways of working that will streamline diagnosis and support for people waiting for memory assessments, increase the number of memory assessments and diagnosis delivered safely within Primary Care, improve the quality and number of referrals to the specialist Memory Services, and enhance the overall experience for patients, their carers and families.

You would be a valued member of the Memory Service Leadership Team, prioritising the development of relationships with Primary Care, VCSE and other place-based organisations to establish effective and simple processes that will developclinical skills and practice, enabling memory assessment and diagnosis within Primary Care.

Applicants should be a Registered MH Nurse with excellent knowledge of memory assessment and dementia diagnosis across the community system, including primary care, specialist services, local authority & VCSE.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will provide specialist advice, guidance, training, therapeutic support, and consultation to Primary Care and the VCSE supported by the Memory Assessment Service Leadership Team, including a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, CSN and Team Manager.

You will continue to develop and test the necessary relationships, systems and processes to provide expert advice and consultation to Primary Care, enabling the safe, timely and proportionate diagnosis of Dementia for appropriate patients within that setting. You will develop means of supporting the evaluation of the new partnership approach in order to inform the wider redesign work, sharing good practice and learning across Memory Services in North Yorkshire and York.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Job summary

The Cancer Services team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit a full time Clinical Nurse Specialist to join its Acute Oncology Service (AOS) alongside the rest of team.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual to support the expansion of our AOS service and to improve the service offering to our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development and growth of the service, to assist in the provision of a new model of care and to provide education and support to the tumour site teams as well as Emergency Care and ward based staff.

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the team and clinical lead for Acute Oncology, the post holder will lead the provision of the clinical management of patients that present to the hospital who are unwell as a result of their cancer, side effects of their cancer treatment or have a new diagnosis of cancer of unknown primary.

This post will be pivotal to the development, promotion, and delivery of a new service model. The ongoing education of colleagues at all levels will also be a central component.

The postholder will apply a high level of autonomy and demonstrate strong leadership qualities.

They should also possess advanced communication skills and be able to communicate complex and sensitive information.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job summary

Come and join the Middlesbrough Community team. We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our journey to change and improve the local community's experience with mental health services, adopting a "no wrong door approach",

We encourage discussions staff to come along to visit, our bases and discuss opportunities and get to know the MDT. Within this role we will support you to expand on your knowledge and expertise with opportunity to develop special interests such as substance misuse and psychological interventions.

The interventions team will provide complex interventions supporting people with severe and enduring mental health conditions whilst our identified multi agency. The Community team will support with short term interventions in collaboration with partner agencies and voluntary partners.

You will be a valued member of the team and will develop excellent working relationships with our partners and stakeholders. This innovative approach will provide opportunities for growth in your practice and professional development.

You can expect regular supervision and support from a very cohesive and supportive leadership team. The service currently operates Monday-Friday 9-5pm.

18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application is essential.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the team you will provide a service to those individuals who present with mental health issues, with an emphasis on psychologically informed brief interventions.

You will be willing to work collaboratively with service users of varying ages and differing needs as well as their carers and families.

You will need to have significant experience of working with people with mental ill health in a care setting, delivering clinical interventions specific to care pathways.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies. In addition, you will further develop skills in psychological therapies, psychosocial interventions and care management.

You will encourage ongoing engagement from all staff utilising effective leadership skills. You are required to use your own initiative and make decisions independently for this post.

There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities. You will be supported with regular management and clinical supervision.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time post for an Experienced Surgical Registered Nurse within the Plastic Surgery Department Gate 28 & 28c. You will be working alongside Plastic Surgeons and other Nursing staff in the Plastic Surgery Ward and the Plastic Surgery Assessment Unit.

You will take charge of the department on either days or nights.

Main duties of the job

You will work 11.5 hour shifts directly looking after patients on the Ward or Assessment Unit.

You will work to support the Nursing Associates and Clinical Support Workers within your team.

You will be responsible for the assessment, evaluation and implementation of all aspects of patient centred care using current evidence based practice including: Medicine administration, pre, peri & post op care of patients, simple and complex dressings and discharge planning. You will also assist in our on unit major treatment room in which our Surgeons carry out local anaesthetic procedures.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job summary

Department will accept RN with Children's experience.

The Nurse will assist the Manager and fellow staff in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service & highest quality care to patients in accordance with Clinical Governance.

To assist senior nursing staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of paediatric care for the children and young people who attend the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) from their initial attendance through to discharge or admission to the inpatient ward.

To contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research current best evidence and legislation.

The Nurse will collaboratively function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Paediatric Department working within the Trust's policies and procedures.

The Nurse is expected to work with and support the Paediatric Directorate as a whole, inclusive of Paediatric Outpatient Department, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neptune Children's Ward and the Paediatric Emergency Department.

It is expected that the Nurse as a reflective practitioner will continue to develop their own capabilities and Nursing knowledge in line with the Trusts career pathway where education is supported.

This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and will be reviewed as part of appraisal or when necessary. The post holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of holistic individualised nursing care.

To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate safe and competent family-centred care to babies, children and teenagers throughout the assessment unit.

It is an essential requirement that you take reasonable care of the cleanliness of your working environment, adhere to infection control policies, procedures and guidelines in particular ensuring that you use appropriate hand hygiene practices at all times.

To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.

The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures

The many benefits of joining the Mid and South Essex Trust Bank are listed below:

• Make a thorough assessment of the patient's needs (including risk assessments) according to an agreed model and document in accordance with Trust policy

  Facilitate the implementation of all planned nursing actions, evaluate these actions and update care in accordance with the changing needs of the patient

  To be competent to work within a team to deliver care based on the needs of patients and their families to maintain continuity

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trust in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Job summary

Must have experience in orthopaedics. Potential for full time hours.

o To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.o To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of careo To contribute to supporting the team leaders / Leads and their deputies.o To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical areao Work within the theatre, undertaking competencies as required.o Assess the care needs of the patients during surgery or treatment undertaking competencies as required.

(We are not able to offer sponsorship on any bank vacancies at MSE so all applicants must possess unrestricted right to work in the UK)

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for work that fits around your lifestyle? Then this is the role for you.Bankat MSE Trust are looking for experienced Registered Scrub Nurses to join the Hospital Bank team . Joining the Staff Bank with Mid and South Essex Trust offers you the flexibility to pick up shifts which suit your lifestyle, meaning that you can pick up anything from full time lines of work to the odd shift to keep clinical skills up to date.The many benefits of joining the Mid and South Essex Trust Bank are listed below:Flexible working patterns - including first choice of available Bank shifts - Day / Night / WeekendsAccess to the NHS Stakeholder Pension & NHS discountsPaid annual leave, statutory maternity/paternity pay (subject to qualifying criteria)Weekly payroll serviceTraining and development opportunities including free access to mandatory trainingOccupational Health service24 hour booking serviceDedicated, supportive and friendly consultants)To apply for this opportunity all candidates must have the following please:A Minimum of 6 month's post qualification experience within a hospital of care home environmentEligibility to work in the UKCurrent Registration with the NMC

About us

o Making the care and safety of patients you first concern and act to protect them from risk.o Respecting the public, patients, relatives, carers, NHS staff and partners in other agencies.o Being honest and acting with integrity.o Accept responsibility for your own work and the proper performance of the people you manage.o Showing your commitment to working as a team member by working with your colleagues in the NHS and wider community.o Taking responsibility for your own learning and development.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£18.53 an hour Per Hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

Bank Theatre Scrub Nurse

Job locations

MSE Basildon/Broomfield/Southend

Southend

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work as part of theatre team to assist or circulate for surgical procedures. Work competently in a variety of specialities for Paediatric and adult patients. To practice in accordance with the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Work within the Operating Theatre and Out of Department areas undertaking competencies as required. To be an effective team member. Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interests of patients and cohesive service delivery. Train more junior staff and take part in the induction and orientation of new staff following appropriate training. Participate in clinical supervision/appraisals/audits. Take every opportunity to sustain and improve own knowledge and professional competence, reporting to senior staff any deficits that impinge on practice in a timely fashion whilst meeting the needs of the service. Implement and evaluate care plans as appropriate to surgical requirement and patients condition. Monitor and assess patients condition, responding to changes in condition, proposing / making changes to care plan as required. To be aware of the management of drugs and to adhere to local policies and administer drugs as prescribed. Handover and transferring responsibility of care to colleagues, ensuring appropriate information and care is relayed. Direct and participates in the maneuvering and the positioning of both conscious and unconscious patients. Act as a clinical and professional role model at all times and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary. Ensure all equipment has been regularly maintained Ensure all equipment is used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Ensure any equipment found to be faulty/unsafe should be removed from use and reported to the appropriate department.

Job description Job responsibilities Work as part of theatre team to assist or circulate for surgical procedures. Work competently in a variety of specialities for Paediatric and adult patients. To practice in accordance with the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Work within the Operating Theatre and Out of Department areas undertaking competencies as required. To be an effective team member. Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interests of patients and cohesive service delivery. Train more junior staff and take part in the induction and orientation of new staff following appropriate training. Participate in clinical supervision/appraisals/audits. Take every opportunity to sustain and improve own knowledge and professional competence, reporting to senior staff any deficits that impinge on practice in a timely fashion whilst meeting the needs of the service. Implement and evaluate care plans as appropriate to surgical requirement and patients condition. Monitor and assess patients condition, responding to changes in condition, proposing / making changes to care plan as required. To be aware of the management of drugs and to adhere to local policies and administer drugs as prescribed. Handover and transferring responsibility of care to colleagues, ensuring appropriate information and care is relayed. Direct and participates in the maneuvering and the positioning of both conscious and unconscious patients. Act as a clinical and professional role model at all times and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary. Ensure all equipment has been regularly maintained Ensure all equipment is used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Ensure any equipment found to be faulty/unsafe should be removed from use and reported to the appropriate department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration

Expereince

Essential

• NHS experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration Expereince Essential NHS experience

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE Basildon/Broomfield/Southend

Southend

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE Basildon/Broomfield/Southend

Southend

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The PCN Transformation & Development Manager will lead, coordinate, and drive delivery of the PCN DES and wider transformation programmes across the Federations three Primary Care Networks. The role ensures that PCN objectives and Federation strategic aims are aligned, with member practices at the heart of all planning, decision making, and service development.

The post holder will work proactively and collaboratively with practices, Clinical Directors, the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT), and wider system partners to shape and deliver neighbourhood level priorities. This includes incorporating SNP and MNP neighbourhood development work, ensuring PCN activity is fully aligned with emerging neighbourhood models, INT maturity, and the expectations set out in the 10 Year Health Plan.

The role requires strong partnership working with the GP Federation, ensuring consistent communication, coordinated planning, and a unified approach to neighbourhood level development, population health management, and service improvement. The post holder will operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercising sound judgement, initiative, and leadership across multiple organisations while fostering a culture of shared ownership and collaborative working.

Experience in primary care, general practice operations, and working with ICB partners is essential to ensure effective navigation of system structures, governance, and transformation programmes.

Salary will be based on experience and skills.

Main duties of the job

1. Strategic Leadership & PCN Business Planning

• Leading development, delivery and annual refresh of a PCN strategy and business plan.
• Translate DES requirements into clear operational plans with measurable outcomes.
• Centralisation of DES-related workstreams wherever appropriate, reducing duplication and variation.

• Lead planning, implementation and evaluation of transformation programmes including personalised care, digital and data initiatives, workforce development and neighbourhood level projects.
• Develop programme documentation, risk logs, delivery plans and progress reports.

3. Workforce Leadership & Line Management

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision, for ARRS staff, ensuring clarity of role, workload management and high quality performance.
• Support ARRS staff to work consistently across practices, embedding standardised processes and shared operating models.

4. Practice Engagement & Relationship Management

5. Partnership Working & INT Integration

6. Data, Reporting & Performance

7. Governance & Quality Improvement

About us

Hinckley & Bosworth Medical Alliance is a GP Federation that supports 12 GP practices across the Hinckley and Bosworth Locality, which forms 3 Primary Care Networks. This is just over 122,000 patients.

This role is located at Fields Farm Business Centre, Sapcote, a contemporary business hub with convenient access to the M69 and A5. As the headquarters of Hinckley & Bosworth Medical Alliance, it provides a stable, professional setting with good local amenities and straightforward commuting routes, an attractive base for candidates seeking a balanced and accessible workplace.

This is an exciting opportunity for somebody to join us, as we step into Single Neighbourhood providers and Multi Neighbourhood providers.

Benefits that we offer include

- Access to the NHS Pension

- Eyecare Scheme

- Funded CPD days

- Access to NHS Staff discount schemes

- Minimum of 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. Annual leave will increase with length of service.

- Repayment of professional membership costs

- Cycle to work scheme

- Repayment of DBS Update costs

- At least 2 Federation run events per year

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 1st October 2026.

Job summary

Extended Hope is a support service for young people in mental health crisis in Surrey. It is based in a small children's home in Redhill but covers the entire County. This home provides a short-break service for up to two children who experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties. It is operated by Surrey County Council and the local NHS trust. Other interventions provided include after hours contact by arrangement for young people and families and some in-reach to acute hospitals when there are admissions for mental health concerns.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include the assessment of, and support for, children in mental health crisis and assisting local care networks to effectively plan and execute intervention plans. Other focus areas are concentrated on being an impactful member of the team (along with Residential Support Workers) providing direct care for young people who are staying in the house during respite breaks.

It is important that the post holder has access to a vehicle with business insurance.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year per annum, pro rata, including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-8083708-CYPS-A

Job locations

Gatton Place

St Matthews Road

Redhill

RH1 1TA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

Report to the Manager of Extended Hope and provide leadership in the development and delivery of service.

To provide timely assessment of young people who present in mental health and social care crisis within the acute hospitals, Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) or other community spaces across surrey. Young people may present with deliberate self-harm behaviour, suicidal ideas, suicide attempts, family breakdowns, complex family dynamics, breakdown of adoption, foster and children home placements. Assessments of the above presentations with appropriate signposting, care planning, safety planning, risk formulation/management & community planning applied.

To work collaboratively with the Crisis pathway provision within CYPS and Social care and offer community-based assessments with emergency services when there could be a possibility of supporting young people in their communities as an alternative to being placed on a section of the Mental Health Act (MHA) or removed to a place of safety.

To provide support, advice and education to the Emergency Departments, Paediatric Wards or HBPoS to build knowledge and skills of staff within these settings in the care and treatment of young people. Our hospital colleagues will be involved in care provision and planning throughout any Paediatric or HBPoS inpatient journey.

To work closely with the CYPS Crisis Pathway to provide a streamlined response to meet the needs of young people and their family/carers. This includes the Crisis Intervention Team, Paediatric Liaison Service, Hope Service/Hope Day Programme, Adolescent Team, Childrens Crisis Service (CCS provision SCC) Youth Workers and the Emergency Duty Team (EDT).

To be part of the Mindworks provision within Surrey aiming to deliver a Thrive approach to care and treatment. This is a partnership between CYPS (formally known as CAMHS) and the Alliance partners.

Key Responsibilities

To work closely with Mindwork services during office hours, responding to emergency referrals of young people presenting in crisis.

Work as an autonomous practitioner, undertaking clinical assessment of young people who may have complex co-morbid mental health and/or social care needs and present in escalating crisis. You will be working alongside medical, nursing, social care and other professional colleagues to ensure that the holistic approach to meeting the needs of the young person and family/carer is considered. As a practitioner at the Extended Hope Service you will consider how your service can complement the short-term plan that can allow the least restrictive options for the young person at that time.

To co-ordinate and liaise with ED, Paediatric wards, PLNs, or HBPoS when young people with mental health and/or social care needs attend Acute General Hospitals or are admitted to the Paediatric wards or HBPoS. As this role in out of hours you will have access to senior colleagues should support regarding decision making be required.

Work closely with the Emergency Departments, CYPS Crisis Line, Paediatric Triage Line, the Adult and CYPS Psychiatric Liaison Services, Mental Health Crisis Teams, On Call Duty Psychiatrist, On Call Managers, ensuring young people are seen in a timely manner and risk is assessed and a management plan is developed.

To work alongside the Hope Community service to support young people who are required to stay (for emotional or psychological reasons) in acute care settings through in-reach visits and engagement insitu. This will be an adjunct to the work of that service and constitute an additional responsibility in alignment with that services Care Coordinators.

To support formal Mental Health Act assessments of young people when required, in order to guide care and treatment planning by AMHPs and s12 Drs.

To manage own caseload from referral to discharge/transfer, holding medium to high risk/needs cases.

Ensure that outcome measures for the service are implemented and audited. Contribute to relevant research and ensure that interventions on the pathway are evidence based.

Be responsible for the initial assessment and subsequent facilitation of admission to the Extended Hope House Respite facility and onward referral to Hope or other services and discharge to appropriate services.

All aspects of care planning, risk formulation & psychotherapeutic care are recorded on Systmone (electronic patient record). Care plans and My Safety Plans are produces in collaboration and signed by young person and family/carer.

Ensure any safeguarding referrals are completed, sent and followed up to ensure response to concerns are recorded.

Work closely with the Mental Health Support Workers who care for young people admitted for respite and offer training opportunities for their development.

Report to and advise referrer on assessment and treatment outcomes and respond to requests for and provide formal reports for other agencies.

Represent the Extended Hope Service at professional/network meetings to offer advice/consultation on complex cases who are in crisis.

Develop and implement systems to monitor and evaluate the service.

You will be expected to be involved in appraisal for any one you are formally supervising appraisals will be led by the Manager.

To undertake relevant CPD to improve assessment and treatment skills regarding the care of young people with presenting mental health and social care needs.

Be competent in comprehensive assessments, risk formulations and risk management plans aka My Safety Plans.

Share skills & knowledge and offer informal training to wider network including social care orientated professionals and emergency service departments.

To provide assessment of young people in complex family / social & mental health crisis with the aim of admission to Extended Hope House.

Attend the Crisis Pathway Learning sets that are multi-agency in nature.

You will have monthly supervision and an annual appraisal that will ensure you have access to development opportunities and that consider your career pathway. This can involve the Nurse Consultant for Crisis Pathway or the CYPS Head of Nursing at appraisal so your career progression and support is fully considered

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose Report to the Manager of Extended Hope and provide leadership in the development and delivery of service. To provide timely assessment of young people who present in mental health and social care crisis within the acute hospitals, Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) or other community spaces across surrey. Young people may present with deliberate self-harm behaviour, suicidal ideas, suicide attempts, family breakdowns, complex family dynamics, breakdown of adoption, foster and children home placements. Assessments of the above presentations with appropriate signposting, care planning, safety planning, risk formulation/management & community planning applied. To work collaboratively with the Crisis pathway provision within CYPS and Social care and offer community-based assessments with emergency services when there could be a possibility of supporting young people in their communities as an alternative to being placed on a section of the Mental Health Act (MHA) or removed to a place of safety. To provide support, advice and education to the Emergency Departments, Paediatric Wards or HBPoS to build knowledge and skills of staff within these settings in the care and treatment of young people. Our hospital colleagues will be involved in care provision and planning throughout any Paediatric or HBPoS inpatient journey. To work closely with the CYPS Crisis Pathway to provide a streamlined response to meet the needs of young people and their family/carers. This includes the Crisis Intervention Team, Paediatric Liaison Service, Hope Service/Hope Day Programme, Adolescent Team, Childrens Crisis Service (CCS provision SCC) Youth Workers and the Emergency Duty Team (EDT). To be part of the Mindworks provision within Surrey aiming to deliver a Thrive approach to care and treatment. This is a partnership between CYPS (formally known as CAMHS) and the Alliance partners. Key Responsibilities To work closely with Mindwork services during office hours, responding to emergency referrals of young people presenting in crisis. Work as an autonomous practitioner, undertaking clinical assessment of young people who may have complex co-morbid mental health and/or social care needs and present in escalating crisis. You will be working alongside medical, nursing, social care and other professional colleagues to ensure that the holistic approach to meeting the needs of the young person and family/carer is considered. As a practitioner at the Extended Hope Service you will consider how your service can complement the short-term plan that can allow the least restrictive options for the young person at that time. To co-ordinate and liaise with ED, Paediatric wards, PLNs, or HBPoS when young people with mental health and/or social care needs attend Acute General Hospitals or are admitted to the Paediatric wards or HBPoS. As this role in out of hours you will have access to senior colleagues should support regarding decision making be required. Work closely with the Emergency Departments, CYPS Crisis Line, Paediatric Triage Line, the Adult and CYPS Psychiatric Liaison Services, Mental Health Crisis Teams, On Call Duty Psychiatrist, On Call Managers, ensuring young people are seen in a timely manner and risk is assessed and a management plan is developed. To work alongside the Hope Community service to support young people who are required to stay (for emotional or psychological reasons) in acute care settings through in-reach visits and engagement insitu. This will be an adjunct to the work of that service and constitute an additional responsibility in alignment with that services Care Coordinators. To support formal Mental Health Act assessments of young people when required, in order to guide care and treatment planning by AMHPs and s12 Drs. To manage own caseload from referral to discharge/transfer, holding medium to high risk/needs cases. Ensure that outcome measures for the service are implemented and audited. Contribute to relevant research and ensure that interventions on the pathway are evidence based. Be responsible for the initial assessment and subsequent facilitation of admission to the Extended Hope House Respite facility and onward referral to Hope or other services and discharge to appropriate services. All aspects of care planning, risk formulation & psychotherapeutic care are recorded on Systmone (electronic patient record). Care plans and My Safety Plans are produces in collaboration and signed by young person and family/carer. Ensure any safeguarding referrals are completed, sent and followed up to ensure response to concerns are recorded. Work closely with the Mental Health Support Workers who care for young people admitted for respite and offer training opportunities for their development. Report to and advise referrer on assessment and treatment outcomes and respond to requests for and provide formal reports for other agencies. Represent the Extended Hope Service at professional/network meetings to offer advice/consultation on complex cases who are in crisis. Develop and implement systems to monitor and evaluate the service. You will be expected to be involved in appraisal for any one you are formally supervising appraisals will be led by the Manager. To undertake relevant CPD to improve assessment and treatment skills regarding the care of young people with presenting mental health and social care needs. Be competent in comprehensive assessments, risk formulations and risk management plans aka My Safety Plans. Share skills & knowledge and offer informal training to wider network including social care orientated professionals and emergency service departments. To provide assessment of young people in complex family / social & mental health crisis with the aim of admission to Extended Hope House. Attend the Crisis Pathway Learning sets that are multi-agency in nature. You will have monthly supervision and an annual appraisal that will ensure you have access to development opportunities and that consider your career pathway. This can involve the Nurse Consultant for Crisis Pathway or the CYPS Head of Nursing at appraisal so your career progression and support is fully considered

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Graduate level qualification in Nursing
• Registration with NMC as an RMN
• Valid UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and families in context of mental health support

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post Graduate level qualification in Nursing Registration with NMC as an RMN Valid UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes Experience Essential Experience of working with children and families in context of mental health support

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gatton Place

St Matthews Road

Redhill

RH1 1TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gatton Place

St Matthews Road

Redhill

RH1 1TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Paediatric Critical Careteam.

Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse posts provide the opportunity to include rostered shifts across PCCU, Outreach and Retrieval services as negotiated between the post holder/Senior Nursing Team, and on completion of appropriate competencies.

Post holders will be expected to work a minimum of 23hrs per week across days, nights and weekend shifts.

Advert Code: QH98CW

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical leadership ensuring a high standard of individualised nursing and family centred care is delivered to critically ill children.
• To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating effectively with all levels of medical and nursing staff.
• To uphold PCCU's Nursing Philosophy of Care.
• To effectively manage PCCU on a day-to-day basis, in the absence of a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Senior Nurses within PCCUat Band 6 and above have the opportunity to work across the retrieval and outreach services in addition to PCCU on a roster basis on completion of appropriate competencies.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-7714737-B6-L

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) at OUHincludes 17 co-located Level 2 and 3 critical care beds, delivering a wide range of specialist services to patients from Oxfordshire and the wider Thames Valley and Wessex Paediatric Critical Care Operational Delivery Network (TVW PCC ODN). We are a leading Neurosurgical and Major Trauma Centre and have a vast number of medical and surgical specialities. The unit is undergoing an exciting period of estate and workforce development and investment, with a move into newly built unit within the next 5 years.

SORT Retrieval ServiceOUH PCC Services include the SORT (Southampton Oxford Retrieval Team) service, delivered in collaboration with Southampton across TVW PCC ODN. It is staffed by doctors, ACPs and nurses from both Oxford and Southampton, with Oxford providing a retrieval team 24/7.

Critical Care Outreach Serviceis a team of experienced nurses who support all healthcare professionals in the assessment and management of unwell children across the childrens hospital, emergency department, and neonatal unit, following up and supporting children and families following discharge.

Education, Development and Trainingis provided through a structured competency-based development programme, and we are piloting an inhouse PCC L3 specialist course for nursing staff. Clinical and leadership career development pathways are available. We have a growing team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners who work across PCCU and SORT services at OUH.

The successful candidate will be able to work well within the team and be willing to work a mixed shift pattern including days and nights across the whole week. They will have demonstrable relevant post registration experience with a relevant accredited course for Paediatric Critical Care. They will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent clinical and communication skills, with an ability to lead and motivate others. They will also enjoy teaching and supporting junior staff as well as pre and post registration students.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) at OUHincludes 17 co-located Level 2 and 3 critical care beds, delivering a wide range of specialist services to patients from Oxfordshire and the wider Thames Valley and Wessex Paediatric Critical Care Operational Delivery Network (TVW PCC ODN). We are a leading Neurosurgical and Major Trauma Centre and have a vast number of medical and surgical specialities. The unit is undergoing an exciting period of estate and workforce development and investment, with a move into newly built unit within the next 5 years. SORT Retrieval ServiceOUH PCC Services include the SORT (Southampton Oxford Retrieval Team) service, delivered in collaboration with Southampton across TVW PCC ODN. It is staffed by doctors, ACPs and nurses from both Oxford and Southampton, with Oxford providing a retrieval team 24/7. Critical Care Outreach Serviceis a team of experienced nurses who support all healthcare professionals in the assessment and management of unwell children across the childrens hospital, emergency department, and neonatal unit, following up and supporting children and families following discharge. Education, Development and Trainingis provided through a structured competency-based development programme, and we are piloting an inhouse PCC L3 specialist course for nursing staff. Clinical and leadership career development pathways are available. We have a growing team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners who work across PCCU and SORT services at OUH. The successful candidate will be able to work well within the team and be willing to work a mixed shift pattern including days and nights across the whole week. They will have demonstrable relevant post registration experience with a relevant accredited course for Paediatric Critical Care. They will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent clinical and communication skills, with an ability to lead and motivate others. They will also enjoy teaching and supporting junior staff as well as pre and post registration students. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN (Child)/RN (Adult) NMC Registered
• Recognised UK Paediatric Critical Care Course (e.g. PCCS or HEI accredited)
• Degree level study or working towards a degree

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to teaching staff and students.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant Critical Care nursing experience

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of value & use of research findings.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of the qualities required of staff working in Critical Care.
• Insight into managerial issues in relation to people and resources.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of clinical knowledge in area of speciality, and excellence in practice.
• Experience of leading and supporting a team in clinical area.

Desirable

• Knowledge/experience of: - audit in practice - implementation of quality improvement measures - risk management

Other

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential RSCN (Child)/RN (Adult) NMC Registered Recognised UK Paediatric Critical Care Course (e.g. PCCS or HEI accredited) Degree level study or working towards a degree Desirable Evidence of commitment to teaching staff and students. Experience Essential Relevant Critical Care nursing experience Desirable Demonstrates knowledge of value & use of research findings. Personal Qualities Essential Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Desirable Demonstrates awareness of the qualities required of staff working in Critical Care. Insight into managerial issues in relation to people and resources. Knowledge and Skills Essential Evidence of clinical knowledge in area of speciality, and excellence in practice. Experience of leading and supporting a team in clinical area. Desirable Knowledge/experience of: - audit in practice - implementation of quality improvement measures - risk management Other Essential Evidence of continuing professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

HIOW Healthcare is looking for an inspirational nurse to deliver a high standard of quality care to patients within the community setting. Community Nurses work autonomously and as part of a team and care is delivered in the patient's own home environment. Our nurses are responsible for a manageable caseload, working across the city ensuring our patients are receiving the best quality care from the comfort of their own homes and thereby avoiding hospital admission.

HIOW Healthcare Community Nurses work with adults who need support for a multitude of health conditions. These include:

Long term conditions management

Acute wounds and complex wound care

Palliative and end of life care

Facilitating discharge from hospital, including drain management, administration of prophylactic medication

Continence care and bowel care

Administration of a variety of medications

Although a lone worker, you will be supported by a team who are always available, to allow you to develop your existing skills into becoming an autonomous practitioner in the community. You will be provided the training you require by attending appropriate training and working with our Educators in Practice and other staff within the team.

This is a part time position (27.5 hrs pw) working within a team based at Bitterne Health Centre, Southampton. Our working patterns are across 7 days. Our core shifts are 0800 to 1600 and 1400 to 2000 hrs. There is also a requirement that you will work 1 in 3 weekends as well as Bank Holidays.

Main duties of the job

A registered nurse working as part of a multi-disciplinary Locality Health Team affiliated to a cluster of GP Practices providing nursing care to the Practice population both in the patients home or clinic setting based on individual care needs.

Delivering on the organisational objectives to meet individual health care needs through high quality, safe and effective services to avoid unnecessary admissions to secondary care, support early discharge from hospital, effective case management for patients with complex long-term conditions or following an acute health episode and individualised care for the patient and carers at the end of life.

The post-holder will be required to demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability, working within the Nursing and Midwifery guidelines to have responsibility for the management of a defined Community Nursing caseload within one or more GP practices in the absence of the Senior Community or Clinical Manager.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

We are seeking a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapy team leader to join our developing primary care Mental Health Team in West PCN. You will be based within GP surgeries and working with service users of adult working age including older persons with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. You will work within scope of practice so if have worked within specialities these skills will be transferable

Only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Main duties of the job

You will contribute to the triage service; offering early assessment, brief interventions and signposting for people with mental health needs in their local communities. You will play an active part in the development of systems and processes which support care delivery within these teams. You will require good communication skills and be able to build positive partnerships with key stakeholders in primary and secondary care. You will work collaboratively with Solent Mind and have peer recovery workers work alongside practitioners in the surgery.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

Southampton Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is currently looking for a highly motivated and skilled professional to join the multi-disciplinary team in delivering individual and group interventions to people aged between 14 to 65 year olds who are presenting with first episode psychosis.

The successful candidate will have quality improvement skills and the vision to continue with the development of the service. They will champion a culture based on principles of recovery, choice and personalised care, providing a role model to junior members of the team. They will be compassionate and committed to providing patient centred and evidence based care and will have a awareness of current national drivers relating to working with individuals with a psychotic illness.

Experience of working as a CPN or in this field will be an advantage.

Car driver and use of car within work hours is essential.

If this role sounds of interest to you and you think this could be the right career for you, then please get in touch.

Only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Main duties of the job

To maintain a high standard of professional practice in the assessment of care needs, treatment and evaluation of programmes of care.

To undertake initial team assessments of referred clients and report to the referral agents after discussion/supervision from the appropriate Team Meeting. To also undertake joint assessments with colleagues from other disciplines and agencies as and when appropriate.

To complete an accurate assessment of risk with all new clients and provide the initial management plan. All risk management plans will be reviewed and updated as appropriate.

To provide Social Circumstances Reports for Mental Health Act Tribunals and attend as required by the Team Manager.

Where appropriate, to communicate and liaise with other agencies involved in providing health care and social care.

To promote and maintain a close working relationship with medical staff, other nurses and therapists.

To assist in establishing and maintaining lines of communication with wards, and hospital departments, G.Ps, voluntary agencies and other organisations.

To continue to support carers and relatives and engage in carer support and family work interventions.

To contribute to multi-professional assessment and treatment.

To liaise with ward staff/crisis team and provide care co-ordination to clients in hospital

To participate in meetings and to offer suggestions on the development of the Mental Health and Community Psychiatric Service.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly primary care team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community.

The successful candidate will provide a wide range of nursing services including health surveillance and screening, management of long-term conditions, contraceptive care, wound management, and the delivery of immunisation and vaccination programs.

You will also support the development of innovative nursing practice, using your experience and understanding of patient needs to identify opportunities for service improvement and enhance patient care.

This role is ideal for a nurse who is organised, proactive, and committed to continuous professional development, with a desire to make a meaningful contribution to both patient outcomes and the future development of primary care services.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to undertake the following as part of their role:

• Work independently to provide excellent practice nursing care directly to patients
• Participate in the delivery of routine surveillance and screening.
• Participate in the management of long-term conditions, contraceptive services, wound care, immunisations and vaccinations.
• Participate in audit and research to ensure high quality care.
• Support the development of innovative and high-quality nursing practice, offering advice on service improvements based upon your experience and knowledge of the needs of patients

About us

At Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous learning. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who are committed to delivering excellence and driving positive change within our industry.

We take pride in offering a robust package to support our employees, including:

• Annual Leave - Enjoy 27 days of annual leave for full-time employees, in addition to bank holidays.
• Sick Pay - Our enhanced sick pay policy ensures you are supported during times of illness.
• Pension Scheme - Access to the NHS pension scheme to secure your financial future.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave - We provide generous maternity leave to support new parents.
• Paternity Leave: We also offer paternity leave to allow new fathers to bond with their newborns.
• Blue Light Discounts - Take advantage of exclusive discounts available for our staff. After probation you can make an expense claim for the price of your blue light discount card and receive full reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Network - Access support through our employee advice network for personal and professional challenges 365 days a year 247
• NHS Fleet Solutions - A salary sacrifice car leasing scheme with savings on monthly payments for brand new cars.

We are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for all our employees.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced member of critical care staff to take up a role as a Transfer Practitioner, working for Retrieve (Severn Base).

Retrieve is the South West's dedicated Adult Critical Care Transfer Service, commissioned by NHS England South West Specialised Commissioning, hosted by Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and supported by the South West Critical Care Network (SWCCN). We are looking for a registered critical care practitioners who can deliver high-quality transfer care to critically unwell patients across the South West.

Retrieve began in November 2020, one of the first dedicated Adult Critical Care Transfer Services in the country. This truly ground-breaking service has been responsible for creating a blueprint for the national specification. Retrieve's achievements have also been recognised by being awarded the BMJ 2021 Critical Care Team of the Year award and the Intensive Care Society Impact award 2022

Retrieve provides a single point of contact for all adult critical care transfer referrals 24 hours a day via a dedicated 0300 number. All calls are managed by a Duty Consultant who triages, coordinates and can provide remote decision-support if required.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Transfer Practitioner, following completion of the appropriate additional training, you will assume responsibility for the specialised care required to transfer critically ill adults. There is an expectation that you continue to develop your clinical and management skills by demonstrating an ability to work remotely in the referring centres, in partnership with the local teams.

On occasion, the role involves working independently, providing Practitioner-delivered transfers of Level 2 (high dependency) and Level 1 (ward level) patients. This is supported remotely by the Retrieve Duty Consultant and will typically involve collaborative working with a doctor from the referring hospital.

You will be expected to support and mentor new members of the multi-professional team, demonstrating an active role in the ongoing education programmes.

In partnership with the SWCCN, the post holder will support the relationship between the Service and referring centers.

Supported by the Lead Nurses and Senior Transfer Practitioner, successful applicants will be involved with service projects, audit and research, delivery and completion of education and outreach.

There will be a requirement to work shifts including nights, evenings and weekends, with the occasional potential to overrun. There will be a requirement to work with highly infectious patients and therefore a necessity to comply with infection prevention and control guidance.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-S0398-ALX

Job locations

Retrieve Severn Base

Aztec West, Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4QA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role will provide an opportunity to join a dynamic team of Transfer Practitioners, Transfer Doctors and Duty Consultants across the southwest. Joining the service will allow you to further extend your critical care skills and become an expert in the transfer of the critically ill patients. The Transfer Practitioner role requires the skills of experienced ITU staff to care for these vulnerable patients. Join us as we provide excellent critical care in transfer 24 hours a day across our region.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Due to high volumes of applications, this advert may close before the advertised closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities This role will provide an opportunity to join a dynamic team of Transfer Practitioners, Transfer Doctors and Duty Consultants across the southwest. Joining the service will allow you to further extend your critical care skills and become an expert in the transfer of the critically ill patients. The Transfer Practitioner role requires the skills of experienced ITU staff to care for these vulnerable patients. Join us as we provide excellent critical care in transfer 24 hours a day across our region. For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Due to high volumes of applications, this advert may close before the advertised closing date.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to act as a role model, providing excellent patient care and promoting a culture where staff feel valued
• Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
• Attention to detail in the development, production and dissemination of documents and information
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional registrations with the NMC
• Educated to Degree level or working towards completion
• Assessing and mentoring qualification or willingness to undertake
• Completion of Steps 1-3 competencies
• Evidence of master's level academic study or willingness to work towards masters (in relevant health related study)
• Significant recent operational experience in speciality of Intensive Care

Desirable

• Critical care transfer training course
• Teaching qualification
• ALS provider or willingness to undertake

Knowlege, skills and abilities

Essential

• Significant recent operational experience in speciality of Intensive Care
• Work within Trust and Service guidance and standard operating procedures, as well as nationally agreed guidelines / standards
• Understand and evidence the use of audit in clinical practice
• Ability to work with advanced technologies
• Flexibility in working practices (unsocial hours)
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Excellent critical care clinical skills
• Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
• Ability to work in a highly demanding specialist environment and use of reflective practice

Desirable

• Evidence of delivery teaching programmes to staff groups
• Evidence of presentation at local and regional level
• Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer
• Understanding of professional and current issues in critical care transfer

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of change management and problem solving
• Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice / speciality
• Competent in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Good knowledge of ARCEMS or willingness to learn ARCEMS, Retrieves electronic patient record system
• Competent to utilise medical databases and search engines to access current evidence and literature

Desirable

• Evidence of presentations at local and regional level

Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Ability to act as a role model, providing excellent patient care and promoting a culture where staff feel valued Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations Attention to detail in the development, production and dissemination of documents and information Excellent communication and leadership skills Education and Qualifications Essential Relevant professional registrations with the NMC Educated to Degree level or working towards completion Assessing and mentoring qualification or willingness to undertake Completion of Steps 1-3 competencies Evidence of master's level academic study or willingness to work towards masters (in relevant health related study) Significant recent operational experience in speciality of Intensive Care Desirable Critical care transfer training course Teaching qualification ALS provider or willingness to undertake Knowlege, skills and abilities Essential Significant recent operational experience in speciality of Intensive Care Work within Trust and Service guidance and standard operating procedures, as well as nationally agreed guidelines / standards Understand and evidence the use of audit in clinical practice Ability to work with advanced technologies Flexibility in working practices (unsocial hours) Self-motivated and able to motivate others Excellent critical care clinical skills Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries Ability to work in a highly demanding specialist environment and use of reflective practice Desirable Evidence of delivery teaching programmes to staff groups Evidence of presentation at local and regional level Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer Understanding of professional and current issues in critical care transfer Experience Essential Previous experience of change management and problem solving Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice / speciality Competent in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Previous experience of research and audit Good knowledge of ARCEMS or willingness to learn ARCEMS, Retrieves electronic patient record system Competent to utilise medical databases and search engines to access current evidence and literature Desirable Evidence of presentations at local and regional level

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Retrieve Severn Base

Aztec West, Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Retrieve Severn Base

Aztec West, Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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