Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and clinically skilled palliative and end of life care clinical nurse specialist to join our dedicated friendly team based at Dorset County Hospital NHSFT. The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of professional autonomy, make clinical judgements using advanced knowledge and skills in order to provide the highest standard of holistic patient care, developing and practicing within clinical protocols and guidelines. You will be expected to manage a small, changing caseload of patients with complex needs as well as contributing to our education programme and the ongoing development of the palliative and end of life care service.

The post is for as and when bank hours.

Informal visits prior to interview are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting:

Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.

Main duties of the job

To work as a clinical nurse specialist as part of the hospital-based specialist palliative care service, providing a 7 day a week nursing service.

In collaboration with other key personnel, the post holder will review, develop and facilitate palliative care services, ensuring a cohesive, holistic and evidence-based approach to management of palliative care patients.

To work with appropriate members of the Multidisciplinary health professional teams within the community, hospital, and voluntary sector.

The role will provide specialist nursing leadership in line with local/national guidelines.

Level of responsibility: Responsible for own strategic planning and direction of palliative care service.

• Providing holistic assessment of needs and implementation of patient centred care.
• Demonstrating a high level of knowledge of palliative care, the ability to remain up-to date with all relevant developments in this area.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Community mental health - Older adult service, an expanding team working with patients with both dementia and functional disorders.

The role of the Memory assessment clinician is open to CPNs and Occupational Therapists interested in developing their skills in Memory assessment work. The role will involve working predominantly with patient presenting with memory difficulties, completing assessments of cognition and supporting the diagnostic process. However, as the team grows and develops may include some work with patients presenting with functional illness also.

Main duties of the job

The focus of this role will be on completing the following main duties;

• Memory Assessments within clinic or patients home environment, dependent on patient need.
• Timely diagnosis, following close joint working with Consultant psychiatrists.
• Pharmacological Treatment, as per guidance from Consultant psychiatrist. As appropriate depending on profession.
• Post diagnosis support and sign posting.
• Monitoring and reviewing of patients started on treatment.
• Contribution to duty system.
• Assessment of risks at home and support to address/ mitigate utilising MDT approach.

Please see job description for full details.

About us

Candidate Information Pack Dec 24

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a full time permanent Band 3 Screening Officer within the District Nursing Contact Centre.

This opportunity has arisen at an exciting time of development for the team and offers an ideal opportunity to contribute towards and be a part of its evolution.

You will provide a comprehensive support service to the District Nursing Team which is an integral part of the Adult Community Services Division with the Integrated Care Directorate.

You will be responsible for the processing of new referrals and discharging patients via the relevant trust systems. You will be responsible for managing the relevant team Microsoft Outlook inboxes and relaying messages to the clinical co-ordinators in a timely manner.

The service runs Monday to Sunday between the hours of 08:00-18:00 and you will work 5 shifts per week between these hours and days.

*** PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY ***

Main duties of the job

• To provide a customer friendly, responsive service at all times ensuring all contacts are dealt with confidentially and sensitively
• To screen and process District Nursing referrals by booking clinic appointments or arranging home visits, in a timely and effective manner, following the correct escalation policy when required.
• You will need to input patient information and/ or referrals accurately and efficiently into various database systems and be able to demonstrate attention to detail when handling sensitive personal data.
• You will be required to be an effective team player and be able to work on your own initiative, with excellent organisational skills, prioritising your own workload when necessary.
• To use a range of communication skills to develop excellent working relationships with staff in the team and other users of the service.
• Receive and respond to a range of enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner
• To alert the clinicians promptly to urgent referrals and other patient information and to understand and implement escalation processes should they be required
• To deal with patient enquiries with tact and diplomacy
• To prioritise and action incoming and outgoing mail, including email, with the timely dissemination of information as required.
• To demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively using alternative methods when required in order to prevent barriers between staff and patients.

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

Do you aspire to make patient's cancer care experience a better one?

We have a new and exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals to join our Cancer Business Unit within our Oncology department as a Clinical Nurse Specialist supporting the patient pathways for metastatic and non metastatic cancers for Lung cancer patients.

You will be joining an established team of dynamic Lung cancer CNS's . You will be part of a team that deliver specialist nursing whilst maintaining and developing a quality service. You will act as the patient's advocate maintaining privacy and dignity, and provide advice and support to junior staff and learners in all aspects of the delivery of highquality care.

This role will also provide support, advice and education to patients/ significant others in the management of their care.

Main duties of the job

Substantial nursing experience in oncology nursing at band 6/7 is preferable. You will need to be flexible, reliable and patient focused. You will work closely with the consultant team in delivering patient centred care.

There is a requirement to work between both Derby and Burton sites, however theses posts are predominately RDH (Royal Derby Hospital) based.

The cancer Business Unit is proactive in developing a culture that delivers optimum care and support for our patients and relatives.

Why don't you come and see what we do.

Closing date of applications: 2 October 2026

Interview date: 15 October 2026

About us

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

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

In return we will offer:

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

Key Facts:

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

Job summary

Provide specialist nurse led Tuberculosis (TB) services Trust wide to minimise/reduce the impact of TB

Provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets.

The post holder will provide specialist nursing care and support and deputise for their line manager in the management of their clinical speciality. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.

In particular, the post holder will provide specialist nursing care and support in the management of children with latent TB infection (LTBI) and active TB disease, and will deputise for their line manager in the management of their clinical speciality.

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and to provide cover for any area specified acting as professional role model providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist nursing care and clinical leadership within the TB service, delivering evidence-based care to adults and children, including patients with TB/HIV co-infection. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, managing a caseload through nurse-led clinics, home visits and case management in line with national guidance.

Manage TB cases from diagnosis to completion of treatment, including contact tracing, screening programmes, outbreak investigations and liaison with UKHSA. Review laboratory and radiology results, undertake specialist assessments and provide advice to patients, carers, GPs and healthcare professionals.

Promote treatment adherence, support safe discharge planning, prevent avoidable admissions and ensure patients receive holistic, culturally sensitive care. Present cases at cohort reviews and contribute to service improvement, audit, governance and quality initiatives.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to complex case discussions and the sharing of best practice. Maintain accurate clinical records, manage risks and ensure compliance with Trust policies and professional standards.

Support community outreach by delivering TB awareness and education programmes, participating in screening initiatives and working with local authorities, schools and community organisations to improve access to TB prevention, screening and treatment services.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

"We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR)."

Job summary

To provide care, support, advice and education in the acute setting for children and young people with Respiratory conditions such as asthma, wheeze and long-term ventilation. The role will include working within a multidisciplinary Respiratory team and as part of the Paediatric Specialist Nurses workforce cross-site. Cross-site Respiratory Nurse cover and working is essential. The post holder will be required to support the wider team and be involved in the care of all patients under the Respiratory Nursing team.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

• To provide professional, high quality co- ordinated patient care to children & their families, aiming to improve the management of their long- term condition, within agreed protocols and allocated resources together with the nursing and clinical lead and colleagues.
• Liaising with tertiary centre regarding shared-care patients on Long term ventilation (LTV).
• To review children and young people admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of asthma, with the aim to support early discharge so that they can be managed in their own home and reduce the likelihood of readmissions. To provide appropriate information, education, advice and support particularly to the patients and parents.

About us

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants

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

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

Job summary

Are you a dedicated and experienced nurse passionate about delivering high-quality, personalised care to people living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses?

At St Lukes Hospice, we are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to provide expert support, coordination, and leadership in patient care.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a key worker role, providing expert support to individuals living with life-limiting illnesses. Acting as a keyworker, the CNS engages in regular, supported conversations with patients, conducting holistic needs assessments to identify a wide range of physical, emotional, and practical needs.

Through these assessments, the CNS develops comprehensive care and support plans, addressing health concerns while promoting wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.

With specialist knowledge in cancer and palliative care, the CNS delivers high standards of personalised care, offering both physical and emotional support. They play a crucial role in coordinating care services, ensuring seamless patient journeys, and providing informed clinical and practical advice to empower patients in managing their condition.

This compassionate, patient-centered approach leads to improved experiences and outcomes for those in need.

About us

St Lukes Hospice cares for people approaching the end of their life in Harrow and Brent. We aim to give the people we care for the best possible quality of life, every day. Supporting local people and their families is at the heart of what we do focusing on what matters the most to them is at the centre of our care.

Founded by local communities in 1987, we have been providing free expert end of life care and support to local people both in the community and from our beautiful Kenton Grange building, surrounded by tranquil gardens.

Two thirds of our care is provided in the comfort of peoples homes, as we respect that this is where most people would like to be looked after. Our specialist community team of nurses helps people to manage more complex needs whilst our Hospice at Home team supports people to remain in their own homes by providing practical care and support.

Our inpatient unit (IPU) at Kenton Grange cares for people in their final days, providing intensive care to help get symptoms under control or give respite care. Many of the people who are cared for in our IPU go home again.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience London Allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0473-26-0014

Job locations

Kenton Grange

Kenton Road

Harrow

Middlesex

HA3 0YG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Job Purpose and scope

The clinical nurse specialist is a key worker role.The clinical nurse specialist acts a keyworker for the person living with cancer and other life limiting illnesses. They hold regular supported conversations with the person, identifying their wide range of needs through a holistic needs assessment. They develop a comprehensive care and support plan for the person living with cancer, and other diseases, addressing their health concerns and working to promote their health, wellbeing and independence.Using their skills and expertise in cancer/palliative care, the clinical nurse specialist delivers high standards of personalised care, providing physical and emotional support to their patients, coordinating their care services, and informing and advising them on clinical and practical issues associated with their illness.This leads to a more positive outcome for patients.

Leadership

• Demonstrate leadership through clinical expertise, delivering high standards of personalised care by acting as a key worker identifying needs through a holistic needs assessment and co-creating a care and support plan with people living with cancer and other life limiting illnesses.

• Provides a recognisable experience by ensuring people living with cancer /limited life expectancy are aware they are interacting with a specialist professional and know the full range of resources and services available through, navigating and coordinating where necessary.

• Works in collaboration with services across the cancer/and other disease pathways, to implement plans and tomonitortheireffectiveness in improving service delivery and meeting the needs of people living with cancer and other palliative diagnosis.

• Leads by example, contributes to the delivery of specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care; promotes best practice; supports and coaches less experienced colleagues to achieve high quality, personalised care for people living with cancer and other life limiting illnesses.

• Supports in demonstrating the impact of the post, contributing to progress reviews and regularly capturing and returning outcome and performance metrics.

• Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others.

• Promotes a culture that supports and enables self-management.

• Supports St Lukes strategy and vision by leading the development, management and promotion of services, ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.

• Embeds patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.

• Leads on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.

• Takes professional responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers across the care pathway.

• Actively participates in multi-professional meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views.

• Acts as a role model for excellent advanced communication skills and expertise.

• Demonstrates skills in conflict resolution and negotiation skills when dealing with difficult or challenging situations.

• Leads the development of patient focused education, including training to self-manage ongoing consequences of treatment.

• Develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques.

• Works across professional boundaries using creative reasoning and problem solving.

• Instigates and manages change within a complex environment.

• Perform duties according to the values of St Lukes Hospice acting at all times to safeguard the interests of the individual patients, and their families.

• Influences the development of others through education and training.

• Promotes patient and public experience feedback through local initiatives to drive innovation and change.

Expertise

• Takes personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, and appraisal, and Knowledge & Skills Framework and actively engages with the learning and development opportunities offered by St Lukes Hospice.

• Demonstrates high level clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge.

• Uses creative reasoning, experience and vision to advance care. Attending relevant CCG/ locality meetings, using expert knowledge to support and advise on the development of patient services and pathways.

• Demonstrates continuous evaluation of nursing practice and makes changes where appropriate.

• Act as practice assessor/supervisor for learner nurses.

• Contribute to the hospice education program liaising with the Education and Professional Development Managers to ensure this is current and addresses the needs of our own staff and those who work in external teams and organisations

• Provide mentorship and support when required to junior staff, staff undertaking the hospice development program and student nurses allocated to the hospice from our local partner Higher Education Institutes ensuring timely assessment and completion of clinical competencies.

Clinical Excellence

• Delivers personalised care through regular supported conversations with the person living with a palliative diagnosis, identifying needs through a holistic needs assessment, and addressing patients health care needs.

• Following a holistic needs assessment, develops a comprehensive care and support plan with the person living with a terminal illness. Reviews and updates the plan every time a supportive conversation takes place, which should be regularly and evaluates the impact of care interventions.

• Actively integrates theory and practice.

• Act as a key worker for a clinical caseload, working to coordinate care and provide easy access for ongoing support for patients.

• Participates in a 7-day service as part of a rota.

• Assesses peoples information needs and provides information, to determine their own future.

• Enables people to access, identify, appraise and interpret complex technical information to help them to determine their own future.

Provides clinicalexpertise, specialistadviceand support across service boundaries.

• Leads the nursing contribution to service development, ensuring the pursuit of excellence in care. Defines a clear care pathway, refers to other professionals and signposts to other agencies as appropriate. Promotes the service and clinical excellence by contributing to publishing and presenting innovations, audit and research locally, regionally and nationally. Influences and develops policy and clinical guidelines internally and externally. Promotes self-management, risk stratifying patients into who can self-manage following education, those who will need guided support to self-manage and those who will require ongoing, face-to-face support, to support people to live with their diagnosis and the choices available to them.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose and scopeThe clinical nurse specialist is a key worker role.The clinical nurse specialist acts a keyworker for the person living with cancer and other life limiting illnesses. They hold regular supported conversations with the person, identifying their wide range of needs through a holistic needs assessment. They develop a comprehensive care and support plan for the person living with cancer, and other diseases, addressing their health concerns and working to promote their health, wellbeing and independence.Using their skills and expertise in cancer/palliative care, the clinical nurse specialist delivers high standards of personalised care, providing physical and emotional support to their patients, coordinating their care services, and informing and advising them on clinical and practical issues associated with their illness.This leads to a more positive outcome for patients.Leadership Demonstrate leadership through clinical expertise, delivering high standards of personalised care by acting as a key worker identifying needs through a holistic needs assessment and co-creating a care and support plan with people living with cancer and other life limiting illnesses. Provides a recognisable experience by ensuring people living with cancer /limited life expectancy are aware they are interacting with a specialist professional and know the full range of resources and services available through, navigating and coordinating where necessary. Works in collaboration with services across the cancer/and other disease pathways, to implement plans and tomonitortheireffectiveness in improving service delivery and meeting the needs of people living with cancer and other palliative diagnosis. Leads by example, contributes to the delivery of specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care; promotes best practice; supports and coaches less experienced colleagues to achieve high quality, personalised care for people living with cancer and other life limiting illnesses. Supports in demonstrating the impact of the post, contributing to progress reviews and regularly capturing and returning outcome and performance metrics. Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others. Promotes a culture that supports and enables self-management. Supports St Lukes strategy and vision by leading the development, management and promotion of services, ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care. Embeds patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice. Leads on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines. Takes professional responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers across the care pathway. Actively participates in multi-professional meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views. Acts as a role model for excellent advanced communication skills and expertise. Demonstrates skills in conflict resolution and negotiation skills when dealing with difficult or challenging situations. Leads the development of patient focused education, including training to self-manage ongoing consequences of treatment. Develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques. Works across professional boundaries using creative reasoning and problem solving. Instigates and manages change within a complex environment. Perform duties according to the values of St Lukes Hospice acting at all times to safeguard the interests of the individual patients, and their families. Influences the development of others through education and training. Promotes patient and public experience feedback through local initiatives to drive innovation and change.Expertise Takes personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, and appraisal, and Knowledge & Skills Framework and actively engages with the learning and development opportunities offered by St Lukes Hospice. Demonstrates high level clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge. Uses creative reasoning, experience and vision to advance care. Attending relevant CCG/ locality meetings, using expert knowledge to support and advise on the development of patient services and pathways. Demonstrates continuous evaluation of nursing practice and makes changes where appropriate. Act as practice assessor/supervisor for learner nurses. Contribute to the hospice education program liaising with the Education and Professional Development Managers to ensure this is current and addresses the needs of our own staff and those who work in external teams and organisations Provide mentorship and support when required to junior staff, staff undertaking the hospice development program and student nurses allocated to the hospice from our local partner Higher Education Institutes ensuring timely assessment and completion of clinical competencies.Clinical Excellence Delivers personalised care through regular supported conversations with the person living with a palliative diagnosis, identifying needs through a holistic needs assessment, and addressing patients health care needs. Following a holistic needs assessment, develops a comprehensive care and support plan with the person living with a terminal illness. Reviews and updates the plan every time a supportive conversation takes place, which should be regularly and evaluates the impact of care interventions. Actively integrates theory and practice. Act as a key worker for a clinical caseload, working to coordinate care and provide easy access for ongoing support for patients. Participates in a 7-day service as part of a rota. Assesses peoples information needs and provides information, to determine their own future. Enables people to access, identify, appraise and interpret complex technical information to help them to determine their own future.Provides clinicalexpertise, specialistadviceand support across service boundaries. Leads the nursing contribution to service development, ensuring the pursuit of excellence in care. Defines a clear care pathway, refers to other professionals and signposts to other agencies as appropriate. Promotes the service and clinical excellence by contributing to publishing and presenting innovations, audit and research locally, regionally and nationally. Influences and develops policy and clinical guidelines internally and externally. Promotes self-management, risk stratifying patients into who can self-manage following education, those who will need guided support to self-manage and those who will require ongoing, face-to-face support, to support people to live with their diagnosis and the choices available to them.

Person Specification

personal skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to manage conflict
• Ability to demonstrate organisational skills
• Ability to manage time
• Excellent written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a confident and professional manner
• Self aware, reflective and proactive identifying and meeting own development needs
• Ability to practice safely and autonomously
• Be resourceful flexible and resilient.
• Demonstrate the ability to innovate and motivate others

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of palliative care and symptom management and the ability to use in care planning
• Experience of working at Band 6 or above
• Experience of leading and managing
• Experience of working as part of a multi professional team
• Experience of mentorship and teaching
• Evidence of Holistic assessment skills and clear decision making skills
• IT skills
• Education/ presentation skills
• A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence based practice

Desirable

• Experience in Oncology / Dementia / chronic conditions and or palliative care
• Specialist knowledge of palliative care and symptom management
• Experience of clinical supervision
• Experience of Community Nursing
• Awareness of the use of clinical supervision in practice
• Experience of working as a Specialist Palliative Care CNS
• Experience of audit and research

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration RGN/RN Level 1
• Degree/Masters level of study in Health related topic (or willing to work towards)
• Post registration qualification in palliative care and or oncology / dementia / (or willing to work towards appropriate levels )
• Independent Nurse Prescribing (or willing to work towards)

Desirable

• MSC in related Health Topic
• Teaching Qualification
• Leadership training course
• Advanced communication skills training

Other

Essential

• Car owner/driver
• Willingness to work to meet the demands of the service

Person Specification personal skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively Ability to work as part of a team Effective time management skills Ability to manage conflict Ability to demonstrate organisational skills Ability to manage time Excellent written, and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a confident and professional manner Self aware, reflective and proactive identifying and meeting own development needs Ability to practice safely and autonomously Be resourceful flexible and resilient. Demonstrate the ability to innovate and motivate others Experience Essential Knowledge of palliative care and symptom management and the ability to use in care planning Experience of working at Band 6 or above Experience of leading and managing Experience of working as part of a multi professional team Experience of mentorship and teaching Evidence of Holistic assessment skills and clear decision making skills IT skills Education/ presentation skills A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence based practice Desirable Experience in Oncology / Dementia / chronic conditions and or palliative care Specialist knowledge of palliative care and symptom management Experience of clinical supervision Experience of Community Nursing Awareness of the use of clinical supervision in practice Experience of working as a Specialist Palliative Care CNS Experience of audit and research Qualifications Essential NMC Registration RGN/RN Level 1 Degree/Masters level of study in Health related topic (or willing to work towards) Post registration qualification in palliative care and or oncology / dementia / (or willing to work towards appropriate levels ) Independent Nurse Prescribing (or willing to work towards) Desirable MSC in related Health Topic Teaching Qualification Leadership training course Advanced communication skills training Other Essential Car owner/driver Willingness to work to meet the demands of the service

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

St Luke's Hospice

Address

Kenton Grange

Kenton Road

Harrow

Middlesex

HA3 0YG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stlukes-hospice.org/join-our-team/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Luke's Hospice

Address

Kenton Grange

Kenton Road

Harrow

Middlesex

HA3 0YG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stlukes-hospice.org/join-our-team/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Restormel Community Mental Health Team is looking for a motivated and experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team within Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health difficulties and to support their recovery through high-quality, person-centred care.

We are seeking a dynamic practitioner to lead our duty desk service. The role involves managing incoming telephone calls, triaging referrals, coordinating information and working closely with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team. You will need to be highly organised, able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment, and confident in making clinical decisions.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and experienced team environment.
• Excellent development and career progression opportunities.
• NHS pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and flexible working options.

If you are passionate about improving mental health care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This is a community-based role that may require frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and clinical management of a defined caseload within the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) Mental Health Service.

To carry continuing responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care, utilising the care co-ordination system.

• To develop the interface between primary and secondary care services so the patients/carers are offered focused and co-ordinated packages of care that are appropriate to their needs.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job summary

Westrop Medical Practice is introducing a new Frailty Review Clinician role to support delivery of the Enhanced Frailty Service Local Commissioned Service (LCS).

The role has been created in response to the increasing requirements of the service and will focus on identifying, assessing and supporting patients living with frailty to ensure they receive appropriate care, reviews and care planning.

We anticipate this role would be particularly suited to an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Paramedic Practitioner or other experienced registered clinician with the skills and experience to undertake autonomous patient assessment, clinical decision-making and care planning. Applications from suitably qualified and experienced clinicians from other professional backgrounds will also be considered.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will support delivery of the Enhanced Frailty Service Local Commissioned Service, helping identify, assess and manage patients living with moderate to severe frailty.

The role will involve undertaking frailty assessments, evaluating patients' physical, psychological and social needs, and developing personalised care plans to support independence, wellbeing and quality of life. The successful candidate will exercise autonomous clinical decision-making, identifying appropriate interventions, initiating referrals and escalating concerns where required.

The postholder will work proactively with patients identified through electronic frailty scoring and clinical review, ensuring assessments, reviews and care planning are completed in line with local and national guidance. This will include supporting advance care planning and RESPECT discussions, identifying patients who may benefit from additional community support, and helping reduce avoidable hospital admissions through early intervention and coordinated care.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will liaise with GPs, Nurses, Paramedics, Social Prescribers,Care Coordinators and community services. The role may include face-to-face consultations, telephone reviews, home visits and multidisciplinary meetings.

The postholder will also contribute to service development, maintain accurate clinical records and support the practice in meeting the requirements of the Enhanced Frailty Service.

About us

We are a well-established, forward thinking and innovative GP practice based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Our goal is to offer the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare. Our Practice is made up of six separate Surgeries with 50,000 patients, located in Highworth, North Swindon, Old Town, Tadpole Garden Village and Blunsdon. We aim to offer convenient appointments in pleasant surroundings with polite and friendly staff. We want all patients to benefit from appointment times and services that suit their lifestyle.

Teamwork is at the heart of our culture. We work hard but effectively with a passion for improving health outcomes for all our patients. Our welcoming, friendly and supportive team are committed to delivering high quality patient care.

We are very open to hearing new ideas and trying different ways of working.

We offer NHS pension scheme as well as providing a supportive environment and in return the post holder will be vital to our practice success.

Westrop Medical Practice are members of the Brunel Health Group. As a group we are the largest primary care research group across the Southwest of England.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32 to £35 an hour Dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0669-26-0031

Job locations

Newburg place

Swindon

SN6 7DN

United Kingdom

Moredon Medical Centre

Moredon Road

SWINDON

SN2 2JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

• Deliver the Enhanced Frailty Service LCS.
• Identify and review patients with moderate/severe frailty.
• Improve outcomes and reduce avoidable admissions.
• Support care planning and coordination.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive frailty assessments.
• Review patients identified through eFI scoring.
• Assess physical, psychological and social needs.
• Identify deterioration and safeguarding concerns.

Care Planning

• Develop personalised care plans.
• Undertake advance care planning discussions.
• Support completion of RESPECT forms where appropriately trained.
• Work with patients, carers and families.

Clinical Management

• Make autonomous clinical decisions within competence.
• Refer to appropriate services.
• Escalate concerns to GPs/ACP colleagues where required.
• Support medication and treatment reviews where appropriate.

MDT Working

• Liaise with GPs.
• Work with district nurses.
• Work with social prescribers.
• Work with care coordinators.
• Attend MDT meetings.
• Work with community and secondary care services.

Service Delivery

• Support achievement of LCS requirements.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Ensure coding and documentation standards are met.
• Contribute to audit and service development.

Job description Job responsibilities Purpose of the Role Deliver the Enhanced Frailty Service LCS. Identify and review patients with moderate/severe frailty. Improve outcomes and reduce avoidable admissions. Support care planning and coordination. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Assessment Conduct comprehensive frailty assessments. Review patients identified through eFI scoring. Assess physical, psychological and social needs. Identify deterioration and safeguarding concerns. Care Planning Develop personalised care plans. Undertake advance care planning discussions. Support completion of RESPECT forms where appropriately trained. Work with patients, carers and families. Clinical Management Make autonomous clinical decisions within competence. Refer to appropriate services. Escalate concerns to GPs/ACP colleagues where required. Support medication and treatment reviews where appropriate. MDT Working Liaise with GPs. Work with district nurses. Work with social prescribers. Work with care coordinators. Attend MDT meetings. Work with community and secondary care services. Service Delivery Support achievement of LCS requirements. Maintain accurate records. Ensure coding and documentation standards are met. Contribute to audit and service development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered ACP.
• Experience working autonomously in primary care, community services, urgent care or similar.
• Experience assessing patients with complex needs.
• Understanding of frailty and long-term conditions.
• Must have experience completing structured medication reviews
• Must have PACA training or equivalent

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber.
• Experience of care planning.
• Experience completing RESPECT forms.
• Experience of home visiting.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered ACP. Experience working autonomously in primary care, community services, urgent care or similar. Experience assessing patients with complex needs. Understanding of frailty and long-term conditions. Must have experience completing structured medication reviews Must have PACA training or equivalent Desirable Independent Prescriber. Experience of care planning. Experience completing RESPECT forms. Experience of home visiting.

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

Westrop Medical Practice

Address

Newburg place

Swindon

SN6 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Westrop Medical Practice

Address

Newburg place

Swindon

SN6 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Wealstun, a category C Prison located in near Wetherby, Yorkshire. HMP Wealstun is a male prison that focuses on training and education.

Hours

37. hours a week working Monday to Friday, 8-6pm 4 days a week, 1 weekend every 6 weeks plus some bank holidays.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £49,175 per annum, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Responsible for assessment and ongoing management of our patients mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients, assessing their physical, social and psychological needs to develop a holistic health care plan.
• Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to; Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
• Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - HCPC / NMC Registered
• Experience of working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary environment

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and skilled Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Community Rehabilitation Service (CRS) on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team providing assessment, care coordination, treatment and recovery-focused interventions to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs, relating to psychosis. The role involves managing a caseload of patients, undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing and reviewing care plans, managing risk, and working collaboratively with carers, primary care services and partner agencies.

The postholder will contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care, promoting recovery and independence, and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of community mental health services. They will play a key role in supporting continuity of care and maintaining clinical capacity within CRS during the substantive postholder's period of maternity leave.

This post is offered as a fixed-term contract for maternity leave cover.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work within CRS as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, recovery-focused care to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and coordinating a defined caseload of patients.
• Undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing reviews.
• Developing, implementing and evaluating person-centred care and treatment plans.
• Assessing and managing risk, ensuring timely intervention and escalation where required.
• Providing evidence-based clinical interventions and support to promote recovery, independence and social inclusion.
• Working collaboratively with patients, carers, families and partner agencies to ensure coordinated care delivery.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and case formulation discussions.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Contributing to safeguarding processes and promoting the welfare and safety of vulnerable adults.
• Supporting the delivery of NHS and Trust priorities through effective caseload management and service delivery.
• Providing leadership, supervision and support to junior staff and students where appropriate.
• Participating in service development and quality improvement initiatives.

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services across Sussex, working to improve the lives of the people we serve through high-quality, compassionate care.

CRS is a specialist community service supporting adults with complex and enduring mental health needs to maximise their independence, recovery and quality of life. We work collaboratively with patients, carers and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care that promotes recovery, social inclusion and positive outcomes.

We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued, respected and encouraged to develop their skills and careers. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and are dedicated to promoting wellbeing, professional development and opportunities for career progression.

By joining CRS, you will become part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team that is passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Acute Oncology Service as a Band 6 Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate registered nurse with a strong interest in oncology and a commitment to delivering high-quality, personalised care. Working alongside our established Acute Oncology CNSs and Consultant Oncologists, you will provide specialist assessment, advice, support and care coordination for patients experiencing acute complications of cancer and its treatment.

The role includes supporting patients with metastatic spinal cord compression, cancer of unknown primary and those presenting with serious non-specific symptoms where cancer is suspected. You will work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and care settings, acting as a key worker and helping patients and their families navigate what can be a complex and challenging period.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your specialist knowledge, clinical decision-making and leadership skills within a supportive team. You will also contribute to education, audit, service improvement and the continued development of high-quality Acute Oncology services across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

As a Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting patients who become acutely unwell as a result of their cancer or its treatment.

You will use your oncology knowledge and clinical assessment skills to identify patients needs, support timely investigation and treatment, and coordinate care across acute, specialist and community services. You will work closely with oncologists, cancer teams and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, responsive and well-coordinated care.

A significant part of the role is providing specialist advice, information and emotional support to patients and their families, including during periods of uncertainty, new diagnosis or changing treatment needs. You will act as a key worker and advocate for patients, ensuring care is personalised and their priorities are understood.

You will also have opportunities to develop your specialist practice, support and educate colleagues, contribute to audit and quality improvement, and help shape the continued development of the Acute Oncology Service.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Job summary

2 year contract.

• Position will be offered as a secondment if coming from an NHS organisation.
• Position will be offered as a fixed term contract if coming from outside organisation.

This is an exciting time to join the Essex ICB IT team. Digital and IT are a key pillar of the NHS plan and this role will help shape a the clinical system optimisation and training across Essex. You will supporting the ICB and the GP sites, helping them get the most out of their clinical systems.

This is a great opportunity for you to develop a innovate clinical system training platform and assist practices and ICB staff with clinical system training and support (predominantly SystmOne, but there is some EMIS). You will be supporting practices through clinical system mergers and migrations and will be on hand to offer subject matter expertise. This role will be key in helping the practices deliver excellent care for their patients.

Main duties of the job

You will:

Be passionate about primary care and digital tools

Be an expert in the use of primary care clinical system tools, namely SystmOne, EMIS and Medicus

Be able to plan, manage and provide onsite support for clinical system migrations

Work with practices providing clinical system expertise and training during clinical system mergers, practice closures or when new practices are opened

Be a confident clinical systems training provider, delivering face to face and virtual training to ICB and general practice staff

Be comfortable working with staff at all levels and GPs and practice staff

Develop a new, innovative clinical system training platform, making it easy use and keeping up to date with all the updates and changes being made to the systems

Have a general understanding of the associated clinical systems that may be linked into the general practice clinical system, such as pathology platforms

Be on-hand to deal with day to day problems the ICB and practice staff might be experiencing with their system, helping them to troubleshoot

Be familiar with and provide support for the electronic referral service (eRS)

Be a proactive individual who is always looking to improve the services we provide and spot problems on the horizon before they become an issue.

About us

NHS Essex ICB is a statutory organisation responsible for the planning and funding of NHS services for around 1.9 million people across Essex. Our role as an ICB is to bring health and care services together, improve the health and wellbeing of our population and ensure equitable access to services and outcome for everyone. The organisations headquarters is Seax House, Chelmsford, and we operate a hybrid working model (2 office-based days)that includes working across Essex and from home. Essex ICB currently has offices in Brentwood, Harlow and Colchester, in addition to the Chelmsford HQ.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We know that different experiences, ideas and perspectives help create a stronger and more innovative organisation that delivers better outcomes for patients. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people of all ages, disabilities, sex, gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or personal circumstances. Our policies ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently throughout the recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.

Please note that the organisation does not hold a sponsorship licence.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

D9708-MSE566

Job locations

Seax House

Victoria Road South

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 1QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY

The Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a new organisation formed through the consolidation of three ICB areas in response to the NHSs ambition to deliver a more streamlined, strategic and cost-effective model of health commissioning. The ICB will oversee the commissioning of care for the approximately 2 million people who live in Essex. Operating within a reduced running cost envelope and aligned to the new requirements of ICBs in England, the ICB will focus on improving population health outcomes, health equity and smarter resource allocation.

This role is a specialist role that requires an expert understanding of clinical systems, predominantly GP systems such as SystmOne, EMIS and Medicus. The post holder will be expected to provide subject matter expertise, advice and guidance to the ICB, General Practice and local partners. They will provide oversight and project support for clinical system migrations, mergers, practice closures and the implementation of new clinical system units. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to develop and manage a virtual clinical system training hub, like a knowledge base. The post holder will be expected to deliver specialist clinical system training to the ICB, General Practice and local partners either online or in person as required. Along with this the post holder will need to provide support for the Electronic Referral Service (eRS).

As the ICB transitions to become a leaner, more focused strategic commissioning organisation the post holder will be expected to support the ICB in delivering on the three fundamental shifts set out in the NHS 10-year plan:

• From Treatment to Prevention: Embedding preventative, personalised and population based approaches to commissioning.
• From Hospital to Community: Championing care model redesign that supports community and neighbourhood health.
• From Analogue to Digital: Enabling clinically driven transformation through digital innovation, data analytics and evidence based improvement.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To deliver on the job description set out above, the job holder will be expected to deliver on the requirements set out below:

Policy and service development

• Implement policy and / or service developments related to clinical systems, drawing on requirements from NHS strategies, including the ICB strategy and the 10 Year Health Plan
• Ensure compliance with relevant ICB policies
• Use research, innovation and audits to inform service improvements or performance management

Strategy and analysis

• Analysis of complex qualitative and quantitative data relating to primary care and clinical systems
• Turns analysis into useful insights and reports that can be used to inform decision making and delivery
• Present complex data, information and insights, including qualitative and quantitative data, through clear and simple written and verbal briefings
• Use of data and insight to contribute to reporting, including performance management, financial and quality reporting against agreed contractual or project deliverables
• Use of Population Health Management methodologies and tools to inform projects and programmes that will improve outcomes for patients and sustainability of health services

Planning and organisation

• Develop and deliver project plans relating to clinical system migrations, mergers, practice closures and the implementation of new clinical system units, ensuring appropriate governance, risk management, escalations and reporting
• Managing competing priorities, prioritizing own and team resources to effectively deliver on short, medium and longer term priorities
• Ensure accurate reporting and records management
• Support delivery and monitoring of business plan for clinical system migrations, mergers, practice closures and the implementation of new clinical system units
• Provide expert knowledge of clinical systems, predominantly GP systems such as SystmOne, EMIS and Medicus.
• The post holder will be expected to provide subject matter expertise, advice and guidance to the ICB, General Practice and local partners.
• Provide oversight and project support for clinical system migrations, mergers, practice closures and the implementation of new clinical system units.
• Provide training, advice and guidance to General Practice during clinical system migrations.
• Develop and manage a virtual clinical system training hub, like a knowledge base.
• Deliver specialist clinical system training to the ICB, General Practice and local partners either online or in person as required.
• Provide support for the Electronic Referral Service (eRS).

Communications and Partnerships

• Work collaboratively, modelling inclusive, respectful and compassionate leadership
• Able to take account of a broad range of perspectives, including staff, patients and the public, to inform decision making
• Comfortable presenting information and training to internal and external stakeholder groups
• Build strong, trust-based relationships across the ICB, with NHS providers, local government, VCFSE partners and communities as needed
• Effective engagement with patients and the public as required
• Work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to enable the collective ownership and delivery of projects that are seeking to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and deliver a sustainable health and care system
• Share complex and challenging information which may relate to service performance or staffing
• Able to manage conflict, find compromise and persuade based on evidence as needed

Financial and resource management

• Supports delivery of budget for Clinical Systems including effective budget reporting as required
• Supports procurement of relevant system and services, providing subject matter expertise

Team management and capability building

• Support the wider IT team, including overseeing recruitment, onboarding, development and performance management of team members
• Able to influence in order to deliver effectively through those not directly line managing
• Supporting effective Information Asset Management for the team

Other

• Use initiative and work independently as needed to deliver on requirements of the role
• Primarily desk-based work that requires use of visual display units, focused concentration and frequent participation in on-line or in person meetings
• Able to use software required to develop report, including ability to deliver high quality documents through Microsoft suite (word, power point, excel, Teams, Outlook)
• Expert knowledge of GP clinical systems, including but not limited to SystmOne, EMIS and Medicus.

Flexibility and evolving responsibilities

As the ICB continues to evolve, portfolios may be subject to change to reflect the needs of the organization, the health and care system and national policy direction. This may include adjustments to areas of responsibility or realignment of reporting structures.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will need to build constructive relationships with partners from across the health and care system. Key relationships will be with:

• ICB senior leadership
• Information Governance team
• Local Authority partners
• NHS Providers
• NHSEI regional partners
• Other system partners, such as VCFSE

Job description Job responsibilities ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARYThe Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a new organisation formed through the consolidation of three ICB areas in response to the NHSs ambition to deliver a more streamlined, strategic and cost-effective model of health commissioning. The ICB will oversee the commissioning of care for the approximately 2 million people who live in Essex. Operating within a reduced running cost envelope and aligned to the new requirements of ICBs in England, the ICB will focus on improving population health outcomes, health equity and smarter resource allocation.This role is a specialist role that requires an expert understanding of clinical systems, predominantly GP systems such as SystmOne, EMIS and Medicus. The post holder will be expected to provide subject matter expertise, advice and guidance to the ICB, General Practice and local partners. They will provide oversight and project support for clinical system migrations, mergers, practice closures and the implementation of new clinical system units. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to develop and manage a virtual clinical system training hub, like a knowledge base. The post holder will be expected to deliver specialist clinical system training to the ICB, General Practice and local partners either online or in person as required. Along with this the post holder will need to provide support for the Electronic Referral Service (eRS).As the ICB transitions to become a leaner, more focused strategic commissioning organisation the post holder will be expected to support the ICB in delivering on the three fundamental shifts set out in the NHS 10-year plan:From Treatment to Prevention: Embedding preventative, personalised and population based approaches to commissioning.From Hospital to Community: Championing care model redesign that supports community and neighbourhood health.From Analogue to Digital: Enabling clinically driven transformation through digital innovation, data analytics and evidence based improvement.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo deliver on the job description set out above, the job holder will be expected to deliver on the requirements set out below:Policy and service developmentImplement policy and / or service developments related to clinical systems, drawing on requirements from NHS strategies, including the ICB strategy and the 10 Year Health PlanEnsure compliance with relevant ICB policiesUse research, innovation and audits to inform service improvements or performance managementStrategy and analysisAnalysis of complex qualitative and quantitative data relating to primary care and clinical systemsTurns analysis into useful insights and reports that can be used to inform decision making and deliveryPresent complex data, information and insights, including qualitative and quantitative data, through clear and simple written and verbal briefingsUse of data and insight to contribute to reporting, including performance management, financial and quality reporting against agreed contractual or project deliverablesUse of Population Health Management methodologies and tools to inform projects and programmes that will improve outcomes for patients and sustainability of health servicesPlanning and organisationDevelop and deliver project plans relating to clinical system migrations, mergers, practice closures and the implementation of new clinical system units, ensuring appropriate governance, risk management, escalations and reportingManaging competing priorities, prioritizing own and team resources to effectively deliver on short, medium and longer term prioritiesEnsure accurate reporting and records managementSupport delivery and monitoring of business plan for clinical system migrations, mergers, practice closures and the implementation of new clinical system unitsProvide expert knowledge of clinical systems, predominantly GP systems such as SystmOne, EMIS and Medicus.The post holder will be expected to provide subject matter expertise, advice and guidance to the ICB, General Practice and local partners.Provide oversight and project support for clinical system migrations, mergers, practice closures and the implementation of new clinical system units.Provide training, advice and guidance to General Practice during clinical system migrations.Develop and manage a virtual clinical system training hub, like a knowledge base.Deliver specialist clinical system training to the ICB, General Practice and local partners either online or in person as required.Provide support for the Electronic Referral Service (eRS).Communications and PartnershipsWork collaboratively, modelling inclusive, respectful and compassionate leadership Able to take account of a broad range of perspectives, including staff, patients and the public, to inform decision making Comfortable presenting information and training to internal and external stakeholder groups Build strong, trust-based relationships across the ICB, with NHS providers, local government, VCFSE partners and communities as needed Effective engagement with patients and the public as required Work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to enable the collective ownership and delivery of projects that are seeking to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and deliver a sustainable health and care system Share complex and challenging information which may relate to service performance or staffing Able to manage conflict, find compromise and persuade based on evidence as needed Financial and resource managementSupports delivery of budget for Clinical Systems including effective budget reporting as requiredSupports procurement of relevant system and services, providing subject matter expertiseTeam management and capability buildingSupport the wider IT team, including overseeing recruitment, onboarding, development and performance management of team membersAble to influence in order to deliver effectively through those not directly line managingSupporting effective Information Asset Management for the teamOtherUse initiative and work independently as needed to deliver on requirements of the rolePrimarily desk-based work that requires use of visual display units, focused concentration and frequent participation in on-line or in person meetingsAble to use software required to develop report, including ability to deliver high quality documents through Microsoft suite (word, power point, excel, Teams, Outlook)Expert knowledge of GP clinical systems, including but not limited to SystmOne, EMIS and Medicus.Flexibility and evolving responsibilitiesAs the ICB continues to evolve, portfolios may be subject to change to reflect the needs of the organization, the health and care system and national policy direction. This may include adjustments to areas of responsibility or realignment of reporting structures.KEY RELATIONSHIPSThe post holder will need to build constructive relationships with partners from across the health and care system. Key relationships will be with:ICB senior leadershipInformation Governance teamLocal Authority partnersNHS ProvidersNHSEI regional partnersOther system partners, such as VCFSE

Person Specification

Personal Attributes and Values

Essential

• Personal commitment to the values of the NHS 10-year Plan, the NHS People Plan, the Nolan Principles, to championing equality, diversity and inclusion within the ICB and the wider health system

Strategy & Analysis

Essential

• Experience using proven programme service development and project management methodologies to ensure delivery
• Able to translate complex information into clear communications for a range of audiences, including to deliver effective reports to senior leadership
• Experience scoping and delivering effective evaluations of projects and interventions, including understanding relevant data and evaluation tools and methods for formal and informal evaluations
• Enthusiasm for and experience of championing the critical role of technology and digitalisation in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery and associated outcomes

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master degree level (relevant focus) or equivalent managerial experience
• Evidence of sustained commitment to continuing professional development

Partnerships & Communities

Essential

• Experience working across organisational boundaries in the development and delivery of projects
• Able to represent the organisation credibly and positively
• Able to effective influencing and challenge within areas of responsibility, escalating appropriately where necessary

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering complex and contentious change and transformation projects
• Expertise in clinical systems, including but not limited to SystmOne, EMIS and Medicus
• Ability to plan, lead and deliver clinical system training either face to face or virtually
• Experience in delivering general practice clinical system migrations
• Experience in developing a general practice clinical systems virtual training hub
• Experience working with the Electronic Referral Service (eRS)
• Knowledge of other clinical systems such as Clinisys, ICE

People & Culture

Essential

• Line management experience, including supporting individual development and addressing under-performance, when necessary
• Acts as a positive, compassionate and inclusive manager, demonstrating commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity
• A commitment to continuous improvement, organisation learning and achieving positive outcomes for all staff, patients, service users and carers working in line with the NHS People Promise

Governance & Assurance

Essential

• Understanding of IG, GDPR. Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
• Knowledge of national policy in relations to key NHS initiatives.

Person Specification Personal Attributes and Values Essential Personal commitment to the values of the NHS 10-year Plan, the NHS People Plan, the Nolan Principles, to championing equality, diversity and inclusion within the ICB and the wider health system Strategy & Analysis Essential Experience using proven programme service development and project management methodologies to ensure delivery Able to translate complex information into clear communications for a range of audiences, including to deliver effective reports to senior leadership Experience scoping and delivering effective evaluations of projects and interventions, including understanding relevant data and evaluation tools and methods for formal and informal evaluations Enthusiasm for and experience of championing the critical role of technology and digitalisation in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery and associated outcomes Qualifications Essential Educated to master degree level (relevant focus) or equivalent managerial experience Evidence of sustained commitment to continuing professional development Partnerships & Communities Essential Experience working across organisational boundaries in the development and delivery of projects Able to represent the organisation credibly and positively Able to effective influencing and challenge within areas of responsibility, escalating appropriately where necessary Experience Essential Experience of delivering complex and contentious change and transformation projects Expertise in clinical systems, including but not limited to SystmOne, EMIS and Medicus Ability to plan, lead and deliver clinical system training either face to face or virtually Experience in delivering general practice clinical system migrations Experience in developing a general practice clinical systems virtual training hub Experience working with the Electronic Referral Service (eRS) Knowledge of other clinical systems such as Clinisys, ICE People & Culture Essential Line management experience, including supporting individual development and addressing under-performance, when necessary Acts as a positive, compassionate and inclusive manager, demonstrating commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity A commitment to continuous improvement, organisation learning and achieving positive outcomes for all staff, patients, service users and carers working in line with the NHS People Promise Governance & Assurance Essential Understanding of IG, GDPR. Confidentiality and Data Protection Act. Knowledge of national policy in relations to key NHS initiatives.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board

Address

Seax House

Victoria Road South

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 1QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board

Address

Seax House

Victoria Road South

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 1QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Key Responsibilities Support the implementation, delivery, and evaluation of patient care within the multidisciplinary team. Implement nurse and patient education Conduct Audit work Ensure effective communication and seamless care coordination across the cancer pathway. Development of service Maintain a safe, effective clinical environment that promotes high standards of patient care. Act on own initiative within defined competency boundaries to achieve planned outcomes. Practice in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, professional standards, and statutory requirements. Work flexibly across ward, clinical department, or community settings as required. Comply with PPE requirements appropriate to the clinical setting, including prolonged use of face masks where necessary.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join the Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team in a pivotal role across the penile cancer and andrology service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. The role requires an organised, proactive individual who is confident working independently and under supervision, and who is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care. The jobholder will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload, including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will provide highly specialised nursing advice and care to adults diagnosed with penile cancers aswell as cover the andrology service. The job holder will contribute to the development of the speciality service in collaboration with the wider MDT as well as contributing to the strategic direction of nursing within the Trust.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

We are seeking a pelvic floor trained nurse with experience in bladder and bowel dysfunction, ideally from a background in urogynaecology, urology, IBS CNS or colorectal nursing. We also welcome applications from pelvic health physiotherapists.

This post is to provide maternity leave cover and offers an excellent opportunity for a secondment, allowing you to gain experience in the management of benign pelvic floor disorders within the national bowel hospital a highly specialised skill set that is both rare and valuable for career development.

As a member of our multidisciplinary pelvic floor unit, you will play a key role in supporting and improving the quality of life of patients referred for assessment, investigation, conservative management and surgical treatment of benign functional pelvic floor disorders.

Role Overview

The post holder will work closely with the Lead Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physiotherapists and the wider MDT to deliver specialist conservative management for patients with:

• Bowel incontinence
• Rectal evacuatory disorders
• Benign colorectal and urogynaecological conditions including urinary incontinence, haemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistulae, rectocele, rectal prolapse and rectal intussusception

Main duties of the job

For detailed information about the key duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description document.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

"We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR)."

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-9929LC

Job locations

St Marks the National Bowel Hospital

Central Middlesex Hospital

LONDON

NW10 7NS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• RGN/ AHP 5 years experience
• NMC / HCPC enrolled
• Demonstrates evidence of well-developed assessment and treatment skills in colorectal and gynaecological assessment e.g. vaginal and anorectal examination.
• Advanced assessment skills and history taking

Desirable

• Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
• Supporting and assessing learning in practice or equivalent.
• Advanced communication skills

Skills

Essential

• 3-5 years experience in Bladder and Bowel / Urogynaecology
• Teaching

Desirable

• Performing anorectal Physiology Test and using Biofeedback devices

Person Specification Education Essential RGN/ AHP 5 years experience NMC / HCPC enrolled Demonstrates evidence of well-developed assessment and treatment skills in colorectal and gynaecological assessment e.g. vaginal and anorectal examination. Advanced assessment skills and history taking Desirable Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner Supporting and assessing learning in practice or equivalent. Advanced communication skills Skills Essential 3-5 years experience in Bladder and Bowel / Urogynaecology Teaching Desirable Performing anorectal Physiology Test and using Biofeedback devices

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Marks the National Bowel Hospital

Central Middlesex Hospital

LONDON

NW10 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Marks the National Bowel Hospital

Central Middlesex Hospital

LONDON

NW10 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This year CATAT have been given the opportunity to expand the team with several different posts, some of which have already been filled. But we do have a post that has now become vacant for a CNS - this CNS needs to have their qualification of Non-Medical Prescriber as well as a Mental Health Nursing qualification.

CATAT who after our first year of being live (2023) was highly recommended for the Working Together for Better Mental Health at the staff excellence awards. Are looking for professionals that have a keen interest of working with CYP and their families, wanting to help them achieve better outcomes for their future and strive to keep them in the community.

The aim of our team is to prevent CYP from having inpatient admissions wherever possible, and to support them and their family in the community in a proactive way. The team will serve as a gateway in and out of Tier 4 (T4) provision. CATAT work alongside the core community teams as well as partner agencies to offer CYP increased/additional support.

CATAT have 2 main pathways:

Admission Avoidance - Least restrictive option, CYP who are already open to a core team but need a more intensive intervention to support their mental health needs. To prevent things from worsening and/or needing a hospital admission.

In-reach/Outreach - support to young people leaving inpatient settings (T4) to help them adjust back into life in the community.

Main duties of the job

What will CATAT offer.

• Consultation/Advice
• prescribing of medications
• review of medications
• review and assessment of mental health and physical health
• Enhanced assessments
• Ensure that children & young people in Norfolk & Suffolk access care in the least restrictive environment possible.
• Case Formulation
• Face to face community-based visits
• Attending MDT, LEAPs, CETRs, MALMs, Linking in with inpatient and acute wards.
• Therapeutic interventions and approaches in relation to the expressed mental health needs of the CYP. Such as emotional regulation, DBT skills, AMBIT technics, risk management.
• Systemic approach to working with CYP, families, carers, and wider professional networks.
• Training and education for other services
• Promote joined up working and liaison with other involved services and teams across mental and physical health and children's services.

(The above list is not exhaustive, merely a starting point to show you what we do)

You MUST be able to drive as we cover all of Norfolk and all of Suffolk

About us

At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Job summary

NHS Band 4 Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full time, 37.5 hrs

Contract Type:Permanent

Location Base: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate Hub, Block 4000, Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN

Main duties of the job

Looking to grow your career in procurement within a respected, supportive, and people focused organisation? As a single corporate service (PHU&IOW), we are incredibly proud of our Procurement & Supply Chain team, and were excited to welcome a motivated, forward thinking Assistant Procurement Specialist to join us.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to bring their skills into a sector with purpose, stability, and exceptional development opportunities. Every product and service we procure ultimately affects patient care - and that gives our work real purpose. Join a team where your skills matter, your development is supported, and your contribution is recognised.

Why Join Us?

Youll be part of a team that is well regarded across the organisation for its professionalism, expertise and positive culture. You@ll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across both Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust, playing an important part in delivering high quality, best value procurement services that directly benefit patient care.

You'll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive working environment
• A varied workload with new challenges every day
• Clear opportunities to grow your career within NHS Procurement
• A generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent annual leave and NHS employment benefits
• Access to Health Service Discounts (travel, shopping, groceries & more)
• Financial and study leave support for your CIPS qualification

About us

Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF2632G

Job locations

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate Hub

Block 4000, Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, Cosham

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3EN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Assistant Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of procurement exercises and projects across a wide range of categories.

You will:

• Assist in producing tender documents, contract paperwork and procurement adverts
• Work with stakeholders to produce accurate and complete specifications
• Support tender evaluations, financial assessments, and value for money analysis
• Help identify savings opportunities and new areas for contracting
• Maintain procurement records, databases and work plans
• Work closely with Procurement Specialists and Managers on key projects

Your work will directly contribute to the Trusts ability to deliver high quality, cost effective patient care - something we never lose sight of.

Who Were Looking For

We want someone who is:

• Enthusiastic, motivated and ready to learn
• Comfortable analysing data with strong numerical skills
• Highly organised with great attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Interested in developing their procurement career, including working towards CIPS

Whether you have public sector experience or youre coming from a commercial background, if youre keen to grow and make a difference, wed love to hear from you.

For additional information please see attached Job description or contact Hayley Watkinson - [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities As an Assistant Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of procurement exercises and projects across a wide range of categories.You will: Assist in producing tender documents, contract paperwork and procurement adverts Work with stakeholders to produce accurate and complete specifications Support tender evaluations, financial assessments, and value for money analysis Help identify savings opportunities and new areas for contracting Maintain procurement records, databases and work plans Work closely with Procurement Specialists and Managers on key projectsYour work will directly contribute to the Trusts ability to deliver high quality, cost effective patient care - something we never lose sight of.Who Were Looking ForWe want someone who is: Enthusiastic, motivated and ready to learn Comfortable analysing data with strong numerical skills Highly organised with great attention to detail Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people Interested in developing their procurement career, including working towards CIPSWhether you have public sector experience or youre coming from a commercial background, if youre keen to grow and make a difference, wed love to hear from you.For additional information please see attached Job description or contact Hayley Watkinson - [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language to NVQ 4 or relevant equivalent.
• Must be prepared to work towards the completion of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPs) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Experience persuading and influencing others within a Procurement environment.
• Experience of a customer service and engagement environment.

Desirable

• Willingness to develop self into a full Procurement Specialist role over time.
• Appreciation and understanding of the term whole life costing.
• Experience of competitive quotations and tenders.
• Experience of working within the public sector.
• Experience with the Atamis platform.

Knowledge

Essential

• A good understanding of Procurement knowledge.
• Competent with the Microsoft Office package.
• Good Communication skills: written & oral to explain processes, offer advice and influence decision making.
• Forward thinking with good project management skills
• Interpersonal, able to work as part of a large team.
• Able to use initiative and work independently.
• Well organised & able to prioritise workload to meet specific deadlines.
• Create, develop, and maintain working relationships with all clients to achieve corporate and team objectives.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language to NVQ 4 or relevant equivalent. Must be prepared to work towards the completion of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPs) or equivalent. Experience Essential Experience persuading and influencing others within a Procurement environment. Experience of a customer service and engagement environment. Desirable Willingness to develop self into a full Procurement Specialist role over time. Appreciation and understanding of the term whole life costing. Experience of competitive quotations and tenders. Experience of working within the public sector. Experience with the Atamis platform. Knowledge Essential A good understanding of Procurement knowledge. Competent with the Microsoft Office package. Good Communication skills: written & oral to explain processes, offer advice and influence decision making. Forward thinking with good project management skills Interpersonal, able to work as part of a large team. Able to use initiative and work independently. Well organised & able to prioritise workload to meet specific deadlines. Create, develop, and maintain working relationships with all clients to achieve corporate and team objectives.

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate Hub

Block 4000, Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, Cosham

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate Hub

Block 4000, Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, Cosham

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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