Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join our team

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionateAdvanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)to join our friendly and supportive team at Parish Fields Practice.

We are a well-established GP practice caring for approximately 8,150 patients in Diss, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care while creating a positive, respectful and supportive environment for our staff.

This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team where you will have the autonomy to use your advanced clinical skills, while working alongside and supported by experienced clinicians across the practice.

We are looking for someone who enjoys the variety of general practice, is confident in their clinical decision-making and is passionate about providing excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

About the role

As an ANP, you will assess and manage patients presenting to the practice, including those with acute, undifferentiated and long-term conditions.

You will be able to work autonomously within your scope of practice, using your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately.

Your role will include:

• Assessing and triaging patients, including same-day presentations.
• Taking comprehensive histories and undertaking appropriate clinical examinations.
• Assessing and managing undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• Diagnosing and treating a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribing safely within your scope of practice and in line with relevant national and local guidance.
• Recognising red flags and identifying patients who require escalation or onward referral.
• Completing episodes of care where appropriate, from initial assessment through to treatment, follow-up or referral.
• Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting personalised care and shared decision-making with patients.
• Contributing to clinical development, quality improvement and service development within the practice.
• Supporting the education, development and clinical supervision of colleagues where appropriate.

We recognise that every advanced practitioner brings a slightly different range of skills and experience. We are interested inwhat you can bring to our team, as well as the experience you have already gained.

About us

We believe that looking after our staff is an important part of providing excellent patient care.

Our practice is friendly, supportive and committed to creating an environment where people feel valued and respected. You will become part of an established multidisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to contribute to how we continue to develop our services.

We have approximately 8,150 registered patients and use SystmOne.

Our recent patient and staff feedback has been very positive, and our monthly monitoring of patient feedback consistently shows thatover 92% of patients rate the care and service they receive from the practice as Good or Very Good.

Our mission is:

To deliver outstanding patient-centred care within a safe, inclusive and respectful practice environment.

We protect and value our staff and support our patients to take shared responsibility for their health through informed choice, prevention and partnership.

Come and meet us

Choosing a new practice is about more than just a job description.

If you are interested in the role, we would be very happy to arrange aninformal conversation or visit to the practicebefore you apply. Come and meet the team, see how we work and ask us any questions you may have.

We are looking for theright person to join our team, and we would love to hear from you.

If you think this could be the next step for you, please get in touch.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2679-26-0002

Job locations

Parish Fields Practice

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Clinical practice

Assess diagnose plan implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs

Proactively identify diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-termcondition (as appropriate)

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions integrating both drug-and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols and within scope of practice

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex urgent or emergency situations including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation

Assess identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Advise support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions

Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consentto treatment

Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate

Delivering a quality service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC

Produce accurate contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation consistent with legislation policies and procedures

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required

In partnership with other clinical teams collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate

Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care

Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation

Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events

Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery

Working with the practice management monitor and develop the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policies

Contribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team providing feedback as appropriate

Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance

Working with practice management to ensure the whole team have skills and knowledge regarding domestic violence vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if required

Leadership personal and people development

Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority

Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model

Support staff development in order to maximise potential

Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice

Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and or users of services

Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work

Enlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of services

Work with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processes

Contribute to the development of local guidelines protocols and standards

Maintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process

Maintain active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives

Promote the role of the Advanced Practitioner Nurse in general practice

Team working

Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time

Work as an effective and responsible team member supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Delegate clearly and appropriately adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence

Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Discuss highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care

Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management team

Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success

Management of risk

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Contribute to the regular updating of the Practice Risk Register

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health safety and security legislation policies, procedures and guidelines

Ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements where appropriate

Working with the practice management ensure the Nursing Team has access to and undertakes mandatory and statutory training requirements

Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Advocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all

Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

Managing information

Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning implementation and monitoring of care presenting and communicating information

Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes

Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases

Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information Act

• Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team

Communicate essential financial restraints with the team and discuss with them ideas for effective and efficient working within these constraints

Learning and development

Undertake mentorship for more junior staff assessing competence against set standards

Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences)

• Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate

Provide an educational role to patients carers families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning

Equality and diversity

Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity

Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture

Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights

Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies

Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice

Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers participate in care and refuse care

Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Job description Job responsibilities Key responsibilitiesClinical practiceAssess diagnose plan implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosisClinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordinglyAssess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needsProactively identify diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-termcondition (as appropriate)Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions integrating both drug-and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management planPrescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols and within scope of practiceWork with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactionsPrioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex urgent or emergency situations including initiation of effective emergency careSupport patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultationAssess identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and childrenAdvise support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriatePromote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditionsMeet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound careCommunicationUtilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consentto treatmentCommunicate with and support patients who are receiving bad newsCommunicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicatingMaintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholdersAct as an advocate for patients and colleaguesEnsure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriateDelivering a quality serviceRecognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMCProduce accurate contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation consistent with legislation policies and proceduresPrioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes qualityDeliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based careInitiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activitiesUtilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where requiredIn partnership with other clinical teams collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriateEvaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of careSupport and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisationUse a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss eventsAssess the impact of policy implementation on care deliveryWorking with the practice management monitor and develop the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policiesContribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team providing feedback as appropriateUnderstand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidanceWorking with practice management to ensure the whole team have skills and knowledge regarding domestic violence vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if requiredLeadership personal and people developmentAct as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priorityTake responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role modelSupport staff development in order to maximise potentialActively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practiceEncourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and or users of servicesCritically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of workEnlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of servicesWork with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processesContribute to the development of local guidelines protocols and standardsMaintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement processMaintain active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiativesPromote the role of the Advanced Practitioner Nurse in general practiceTeam workingUnderstand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over timeWork as an effective and responsible team member supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of workingDelegate clearly and appropriately adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competenceCreate clear referral mechanisms to meet patient needPrioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the teamWork effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care deliveryDiscuss highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient careManage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management teamAgree plans and outcomes by which to measure successManagement of riskManage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Contribute to the regular updating of the Practice Risk RegisterMonitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health safety and security legislation policies, procedures and guidelinesEnsure appropriate supervision of safe storage rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements where appropriateWorking with the practice management ensure the Nursing Team has access to and undertakes mandatory and statutory training requirementsApply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelinesAdvocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for allInterpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practiceManaging informationUse technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning implementation and monitoring of care presenting and communicating informationReview and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processesManage information searches using the internet and local library databasesUnderstand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information ActCollate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the teamCommunicate essential financial restraints with the team and discuss with them ideas for effective and efficient working within these constraintsLearning and developmentUndertake mentorship for more junior staff assessing competence against set standardsDisseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences)Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriateProvide an educational role to patients carers families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learningEquality and diversityIdentify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunityEnable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory cultureSupport people who need assistance in exercising their rightsMonitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policiesAct as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practiceAccept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers participate in care and refuse careAssist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Person Specification

Desirable Experience

Desirable

• Desirable experience
• We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in:
• General practice or primary care.
• Acute and minor illness assessment and management.
• Same-day assessment and triage.
• Clinical leadership.
• Audit, research or quality improvement.
• Supporting and developing other members of the clinical team.
• Working as an ANP/ACP within a multidisciplinary primary care team.

Experience

Essential

• Essential requirements
• As this post is being recruited as an Advanced Practitioner Nurse through the Primary Care Network Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), applicants will need to meet the applicable NHS England/PCN requirements for the role.
• These include:
• Current registration with the NMC.
• Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent).
• A masters degree level qualification in a relevant area of expertise.
• Evidence of working at masters level or equivalent across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.
• Evidence of recognised preparation and capability in advanced practice in accordance with the current NHS England/Centre for Advancing Practice requirements.
• The clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake autonomous advanced clinical practice within general practice.
• For Advanced Practitioner Nurses, recognised routes may include completion of a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme or the supported ePortfolio route, as well as the recognised trainee pathways set out within the current PCN Network Contract DES.
• If you are unsure whether your qualification or advanced practice pathway meets the current PCN requirements, please contact us for an informal conversation before applying.
• The successful candidates qualifications and advanced practice pathway will be checked against the current PCN/ARRS requirements before an appointment is confirmed.

Qualifications

Essential

• We are looking for a clinician who is:
• Caring, approachable and committed to providing excellent patient care.
• Confident in clinical assessment and autonomous decision-making.
• Able to recognise their own scope of practice and when additional support or referral is required.
• A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development.
• Organised and able to manage the variety that comes with working in general practice.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to the continued development of our practice.
• You do not need to be the finished article. We value clinicians who are keen to continue developing their advanced practice alongside their existing skills and experience.

Person Specification Desirable Experience Desirable Desirable experience We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in: General practice or primary care. Acute and minor illness assessment and management. Same-day assessment and triage. Clinical leadership. Audit, research or quality improvement. Supporting and developing other members of the clinical team. Working as an ANP/ACP within a multidisciplinary primary care team. Experience Essential Essential requirements As this post is being recruited as an Advanced Practitioner Nurse through the Primary Care Network Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), applicants will need to meet the applicable NHS England/PCN requirements for the role. These include: Current registration with the NMC. Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent). A masters degree level qualification in a relevant area of expertise. Evidence of working at masters level or equivalent across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research. Evidence of recognised preparation and capability in advanced practice in accordance with the current NHS England/Centre for Advancing Practice requirements. The clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake autonomous advanced clinical practice within general practice. For Advanced Practitioner Nurses, recognised routes may include completion of a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme or the supported ePortfolio route, as well as the recognised trainee pathways set out within the current PCN Network Contract DES. If you are unsure whether your qualification or advanced practice pathway meets the current PCN requirements, please contact us for an informal conversation before applying. The successful candidates qualifications and advanced practice pathway will be checked against the current PCN/ARRS requirements before an appointment is confirmed. Qualifications Essential We are looking for a clinician who is: Caring, approachable and committed to providing excellent patient care. Confident in clinical assessment and autonomous decision-making. Able to recognise their own scope of practice and when additional support or referral is required. A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development. Organised and able to manage the variety that comes with working in general practice. Enthusiastic about contributing to the continued development of our practice. You do not need to be the finished article. We value clinicians who are keen to continue developing their advanced practice alongside their existing skills and experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Parish Fields Practice

Address

Parish Fields Practice

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.parishfields.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Parish Fields Practice

Address

Parish Fields Practice

The Health Centre

Mount Street

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 4WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.parishfields.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for the operational running of the Emergency Department, cross covering the Urgent Treatment Centre, Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care on an ad hoc basis. The post holder will work with closely with clinical leads to ensure safe and efficient services are delivered in line with the Trusts CARES values.

Main duties of the job

To lead and facilitate service development, improvement to patient pathways in collaboration with the clinical leads and multidisciplinary team and stakeholders both in and out of hospital.

Develop and implement a comprehensive capacity plan that ensures the delivery of both key access targets and savings attributed to the services within the portfolio.

To support the General Manager in developing and implementing strategic plans in relation to integrated care and service re-design for acute hospital services.

To ensure rotas are filled and budgets are maintained.

To support the clinical and non-clinical team in achieving the national standards associated with the services.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated CDM Nurse to join our large and friendly multidisciplinary team in fantastic purpose-built premises in Garstang.

18 hours per week

Tuesday: 8.00am to 6.00pm

Friday: 8.00am to 6.00pm

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a qualified nurse to undertake clinical reviews and provide holistic care in line with practice protocols for patients with the following conditions: Diabetes, Asthma, COPD including spirometry, IHD, Hypertension and CKD.

You would also need to provide cover of Treatment Room duties including wound care, vaccination/immunisation (including childhood), phlebotomy, ECGs, BPs and health checks. Cervical cytology and pessary fitting would also be an advantage.

We want friendly and personable candidates who have the communication skills, enthusiasm and aptitude to work alongside our existing experienced nursing team. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive working environment in which all staff are valued.

Ongoing training supports staff in their career development, and special interests are actively encouraged. Applicants need to be team players who can cope under pressure, and who will be able to work independently and flexibly within our dynamic and friendly team.

About us

We are proud to offer a friendly and welcoming environment providing excellent local healthcare to the residents of Garstang and the surrounding area. We have a large clinical team who are well supported by our reception and admin team. We are based within Garstang Medical Centre - a modern, purpose built premises, with easy access for disabled patients. We also have our own onsite dispensary/pharmacy providing a range of additional NHS services.

Job summary

St Helena Hospice are looking for Staff Nurse's to join our In-patient Unit

You will be working as part of a team to provide high standards of specialist palliative care to patients and their relatives, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care needs.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity to further develop knowledge and skills to benefit your practice and the lives of patients and their loved ones through advanced communication skills, symptom control management and end of life care.

Previous experience in palliative care is not essential. We would like to welcome applications from enthusiastic Registered Nurses who have the desire to provide gold standard palliative care and make a difference to those in their care.

This post works on internal rotation which is a mixture of long days and nights, and shorter shifts are also available.

Please note we are unable to offer UK sponsorship

St Helena may elect to bring forward the closing date for this vacancy in the event we receive the desired volume of applications. You are therefore encouraged you to submit your application early if you wish to express an interest in this opportunity.

Please note that this post requires an enhanced DBS check.

About us

St Helena Hospices core values and behaviours will be embedded in our recruitment, our training and development review and our decision making process.

Training and competencies within the specialities, as well as on-going support and professional development, will be tailored to meet your individual needs.

In return we offer;

• A competitive and progressive salary, in line with NHS agenda for change.
• Enhanced hourly rates for working unsocial hours
• NHS Pension (for active members who wish to transfer and continue their membership)
• Group Pension Plan for non NHS Pension Staff
• Clinical Supervision
• Schwartz Rounds
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing support
• We cover the cost of your DBS Check and the periodic renewal
• Uniform provided
• Free on site parking
• Subsidised dining and complimentary drinks

Job summary

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust works in partnership to provide responsive & dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability & substance misuse services to the diverse & culturally rich communities we serve.

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative & enthusiastic Primary Care Pharmacy Techto join our forward thinking, friendly & expanding Health & Justice team at HMP Bronzefield.By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health & well-being. Our healthcare services work to a7 day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed & maintained to the highest of standards at all times.

Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system & other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable & high-quality primary care & mental health services to those who may have offended & those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status & to encourage social inclusion.

Main duties of the job

To provide a dispensing service, medicines management and an administration service for medicines to the prisoners residing in our care:

Work as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to assist in ensuring the delivery of a legal, safe, high quality specialist prison pharmaceutical service which reflects National and local policy and priorities, taking into account the high level of security that must be maintained at all times.

Assist in providing a timely and efficient pharmaceutical service

Contribute to the development of and support implementation of medicine management strategy and associated services and projects across the Prisons

About us

Central andNorth WestLondon NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:

• Monthly supervision

• Annual personal development plans/appraisals

• Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.

Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:

• Preceptorship Programme

• Support and guidance with Revalidation

• Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies

Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:

• Health and wellbeing services

• Season ticket loans

• Cycle to work scheme

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum inc. Fridge HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2014-A

Job locations

HMP Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middx

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management and Organisation:

• Participate in the efficient day to day running of the dispensary
• To provide medicine management
• Assist in maintaining correct Controlled Drug records in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in local/national guidance in order to maintain/deliver high quality services to the Prison.
• Under the supervision of a senior technician, to provide a timely and efficient stock topping up service to the wings with responsibility for ensuring stock levels are appropriately maintained in accordance with an agreed stock list
• Responsible for ensuring medicines are supplied and replenished to the emergency cupboards, giving medicine related advice, where necessary, to other healthcare professionals
• Check emergency bags and maintain records for audit.
• Once qualified for a suitable length of time to work towards completing the accredited checking technicians course undertaking periodic re-assessment (every 2 years) as appropriate

Dispensary responsibilities:

• Work with a team of technicians to provide an accurate and efficient dispensing service.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment for the dispensing process
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of dispensary Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain computer files for prisoner information and dispensary computer operations via update discs
• Maintain high levels of safety and security and be constantly vigilant
• Ensure that pharmaceuticals are transported to the prison gate and around the prison in a manner which maintains the integrity and security of the medicines whilst adhering to necessary safety precautions
• The post holder has a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risk and health and safety and will be required to work within the prison service and CNWL Service Policies and Procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Clinical:

• Ensure that all dispensed medicines are processed in accordance with agreed dispensing standards.
• Enter patient details on the computerized record system using information from prescriptions prepared by the medical staff ensuring that drug histories are up to date and complete
• Administer medication as prescribed, which may include oral, immunisations, intramuscular injections, insulin or nebulisers, and may be compounded by frequent unplanned interruptions such as other patients, staff requests
• Provide regular medicines management service to each Wing to:

• Check all prescriptions and remove those out of date for filing in the prisoners medical notes Check all medication including stocks, removing unwanted items for return to pharmacy in line with departmental policies and procedures

• Ensure that patients being discharged back to the community have sufficient medication and a discharge letter summarising their care package for their GP.
• Carry out CPR when required and make best use of the emergency equipment such as the defibrillator.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, which are consistent with the responsibilities and grade of the post. This may include providing cover for other teams internally or at other sites.

Research & Audit:

• Assist in the collection and analysis of workload data when requested
• Help identify areas where the technical pharmacy service can be developed.

Education and Training:

• Participate in the development and delivery of training events for CNWL employed staff in the prison Healthcare to support:

The implementation of medicine related policies and procedures

An appropriate level of knowledge for healthcare professionals using homely remedies

The implementation of clinical guidelines and the preferred prescribing list

Communication:

• Deal appropriately with requests from GPs, courts, police and substance misuse clinics regarding patient medication, weighing up the need for information against patient confidentiality and seeking advice from more senior staff on complex and contentious issues
• Advise selected patients regarding their medication and other relevant pharmaceutical issues adjusting the level of advice as appropriate to overcome barriers to understanding (e.g. hard of hearing, conveying complex information in an easily understandable form)

Financial:

• Support the Pharmacy Manager in providing the pharmacy service within the budgets relating to prescribing and provision of pharmaceutical services to ensure that budgets are not exceeded.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager to identify potential savings from the medicine budget for future financial years if so required.

Responsibilities specific to the prison environment:

• To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular Instructions, Notices to Staff, Prison Rules, Health and Safety, and any other relevant material within the prison setting.
• To ensure that the Healthcare Centre meets the security requirements.
• The post holder will be in contact with prisoners on a daily basis; this client group can be challenging due to the high proportion that have mental health illness and substance misuse problems.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time with agreement from the employee and employer.

Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Management and Organisation: Participate in the efficient day to day running of the dispensary To provide medicine management Assist in maintaining correct Controlled Drug records in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in local/national guidance in order to maintain/deliver high quality services to the Prison. Under the supervision of a senior technician, to provide a timely and efficient stock topping up service to the wings with responsibility for ensuring stock levels are appropriately maintained in accordance with an agreed stock list Responsible for ensuring medicines are supplied and replenished to the emergency cupboards, giving medicine related advice, where necessary, to other healthcare professionals Check emergency bags and maintain records for audit. Once qualified for a suitable length of time to work towards completing the accredited checking technicians course undertaking periodic re-assessment (every 2 years) as appropriate Dispensary responsibilities: Work with a team of technicians to provide an accurate and efficient dispensing service. Maintain a clean and tidy working environment for the dispensing process Assist in the development, implementation and review of dispensary Standard Operating Procedures Maintain computer files for prisoner information and dispensary computer operations via update discs Maintain high levels of safety and security and be constantly vigilant Ensure that pharmaceuticals are transported to the prison gate and around the prison in a manner which maintains the integrity and security of the medicines whilst adhering to necessary safety precautions The post holder has a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risk and health and safety and will be required to work within the prison service and CNWL Service Policies and Procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Clinical: Ensure that all dispensed medicines are processed in accordance with agreed dispensing standards. Enter patient details on the computerized record system using information from prescriptions prepared by the medical staff ensuring that drug histories are up to date and complete Administer medication as prescribed, which may include oral, immunisations, intramuscular injections, insulin or nebulisers, and may be compounded by frequent unplanned interruptions such as other patients, staff requests Provide regular medicines management service to each Wing to: Check all prescriptions and remove those out of date for filing in the prisoners medical notes Check all medication including stocks, removing unwanted items for return to pharmacy in line with departmental policies and procedures Ensure that patients being discharged back to the community have sufficient medication and a discharge letter summarising their care package for their GP. Carry out CPR when required and make best use of the emergency equipment such as the defibrillator. Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, which are consistent with the responsibilities and grade of the post. This may include providing cover for other teams internally or at other sites. Research & Audit: Assist in the collection and analysis of workload data when requested Help identify areas where the technical pharmacy service can be developed. Education and Training: Participate in the development and delivery of training events for CNWL employed staff in the prison Healthcare to support: The implementation of medicine related policies and procedures An appropriate level of knowledge for healthcare professionals using homely remedies The implementation of clinical guidelines and the preferred prescribing list Communication: Deal appropriately with requests from GPs, courts, police and substance misuse clinics regarding patient medication, weighing up the need for information against patient confidentiality and seeking advice from more senior staff on complex and contentious issues Advise selected patients regarding their medication and other relevant pharmaceutical issues adjusting the level of advice as appropriate to overcome barriers to understanding (e.g. hard of hearing, conveying complex information in an easily understandable form) Financial: Support the Pharmacy Manager in providing the pharmacy service within the budgets relating to prescribing and provision of pharmaceutical services to ensure that budgets are not exceeded. Support the Pharmacy Manager to identify potential savings from the medicine budget for future financial years if so required. Responsibilities specific to the prison environment: To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular Instructions, Notices to Staff, Prison Rules, Health and Safety, and any other relevant material within the prison setting. To ensure that the Healthcare Centre meets the security requirements. The post holder will be in contact with prisoners on a daily basis; this client group can be challenging due to the high proportion that have mental health illness and substance misuse problems. This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time with agreement from the employee and employer.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
• Registered with the GPhC

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation and good practice in relation to medicines
• Knowledge of government publication 'A pharmacy service to prisoners'
• Experience of stock control
• Computer literate
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience with using Pharmacy Manager/Systmone and/or JAC computer software
• Understanding the principles of clinical governance
• Pharmacy hospital experience

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clinicians, health care professionals and patients
• Ability to manage own workload and meet objectives and targets
• Ability to perform in a challenging environment and cope with potentially aggressive behaviour
• Ability to respond in a calm manner in a crisis

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent Registered with the GPhC Experience & Knowledge Essential Knowledge of legislation and good practice in relation to medicines Knowledge of government publication 'A pharmacy service to prisoners' Experience of stock control Computer literate Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience with using Pharmacy Manager/Systmone and/or JAC computer software Understanding the principles of clinical governance Pharmacy hospital experience Skills Essential Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clinicians, health care professionals and patients Ability to manage own workload and meet objectives and targets Ability to perform in a challenging environment and cope with potentially aggressive behaviour Ability to respond in a calm manner in a crisis

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middx

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middx

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Band 6 ECT/rTMS Nurse is a senior post. The postholder will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate neuromodulation treatments, including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). The postholder will lead daily clinical operations, undertake specialist assessments, deliver treatments in line with national standards, and ensure high-quality patient care throughout the treatment pathway.

The role includes clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff, coordination of patient pathways, and active involvement in service development, audit, governance, and accreditation processes.

Main duties of the job

Assess patients pre-treatment including physical health checks, mental state, risk assessment, and treatment suitability.

Provide specialist nursing care during ECT or rTMS sessions, ensuring safety, comfort, and adherence to clinical protocols.

Ensure compliance with national guidelines, for ECTAS (ECT Accreditation Service) and NICE guidance.

Contribute to audits, quality improvement, and service accreditation processes.

Manage patient pathways, including referrals, scheduling, follow-up appointments, and communication with community teams.

Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to Band 5 nurses, HCAs, and students

Deliver training to staff on ECT/rTMS procedures, safety, and patient care.

Work closely with: Consultant psychiatrists, Anaesthetists (ECT), other mental health teams

Communicate treatment progress, risks, and outcomes to the wider MDT/ referring team.

Lead on incident reporting, investigation, and learning.

Ensure infection control compliance within the treatment suite.

Participate in clinical governance meetings, audits, and service reviews.

Maintain safeguarding awareness, escalating concerns appropriately.

Provide psychoeducation about ECT/rTMS, addressing concerns and reducing stigma, and offer emotional support, especially for anxious or vulnerable patients.

Support informed consent, ensuring patients understand risks, benefits, and alternatives

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest and most diverse NHS Trusts in the UK, providing mental health, community, learning disability, addictions and offender care services across London, Milton Keynes, Surrey and beyond. Joining CNWL means becoming part of a compassionate, forward-thinking organisation that values kindness, respect, and continuous learning.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where staff feel supported, listened to and able to thrive. CNWL offers extensive opportunities for professional development

leadership training, and career progression, alongside strong multidisciplinary collaboration and a culture that encourages innovation and service improvement.

Staff wellbeing is central to how we work. CNWL provides access to a wide range of wellbeing resources, staff networks, flexible working options where possible, and a supportive environment that empowers you to deliver excellent care.

By joining CNWL, you become part of a Trust that invests in its people, celebrates diversity, and is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred services across our communities.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year pa inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

333-J-HA-0749

Job locations

ECT/Neuromodulation Clinic, Harrow

Watford Rd

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 6 nurses work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services. Band 6 nurses are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services we provide by:

Support the running of the ECT service based on safe, good practice. Role involves front of house clerking in patients, supporting patient in recovery post treatment, covering for Lead nurse in assisting administration of treatment in absence.

Coordinate ECT clinics for inpatients and outpatients across

Facilitate students learning experience for ECT which will include Nursing and Medical students and students from other health related professions. Through Observation of ECT and Teaching Sessions about ECT

Organize training of qualified staff in running the ECT clinic to cover Absence of the postholder

Responsible for collating statistics on use of ECT at Northwick Park which is required by the Trust

Administer rTMS using pre-defined protocols

Be actively involved in promoting the activities of the neuromodulation service

To be prepared to expand skillset in new neuromodulation therapies as the service expands.

To represent CNWL and regional and national neuromodulation forums as the opportunity arise.

Actively involvement in Clinical Audit and Research work undertaken within the Trust

To be aware of and comply with all aspects of the NMC code of Professional Conduct.

Completing stock takes of equipment and medication on a weekly basis to ensure the running and safety of the clinic.

Values

Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all Band 6 nurses to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with service users, their friends family and carers and also other staff members.

As a Band 6 nurse we expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better.

We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome peoples differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.

We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.

We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for ourwork.

As a band 6 nurse we expect you to role model these values and contribute to ensuring that they are embedded in the practice of the team.

Key Responsibilities

Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience.

Patient Safety

Band 6 nurses contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by:

Using their clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the people using our services as safe as possible

Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary

Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services

Being open and transparent about their own practice

Supervising the work of others

Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made

Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement

Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records

Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements.

The NMC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of nurses and all nurses, including Band 6 nurses, are expected to register with the NMC each year and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.

Clinical Outcomes

Band 6 nurses often work with people who have complex needs and contribute to the effectiveness of services by:

Being confident, autonomous practitioners who take responsibility for the care they give to patients but also take responsibility for overseeing the work of others in the team including less experienced nurses and staff without a professional qualification

Providing skilled, evidence based nursing care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures

Working with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process including assessing risks and needs

Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective care

Working as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the care they give to patients but also work as team members

Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by:

communicating well with all members of the team

understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectives

reflecting on their own practice regularly and encouraging the whole team to reflect on their practices in handovers and team meetings

encouraging the team to learn from adverse events or respond to data analysis from audits or benchmarking exercises and implement sustainable initiatives which improve clinical outcomes

Patient Experience

Band 6 nurses contribute to the people using our services feeling respected and empowered to make decisions about their health and wellbeing by:

Working in partnership with patients and their families and carers

Gaining consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making

Signposting patients and carers to the courses provided by the Recovery and Wellbeing College or services provided by the local authority or voluntary sector

Reassuring people by being professional, responsive, knowledgeable and confident

Demonstrating clinical leadership and challenging any poor behaviour to patients, families or other staff members and creating a positive, inclusive culture in which everyone is treated with kindness and respect and the trusts values are embedded in all practice

Responding to complaints or concerns effectively and quickly in line with the Trust policy

Supporting yourself and others

All services and teams in the Trust should be able to demonstrate that they are meeting the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards of care. Band 6 nurses are expected to be Clinical Leaders and play an active role in ensuring that the team understands the CQC standards and what individual team members do to help achieve those standards by:

Taking a lead role in gathering and recording evidence which demonstrates that CQC and locally agreed standards are being met: assessing the performance of the whole team by using audit and benchmarking exercises and often contribute to the implementation of quality improvement initiatives

Contributing to the performance management of teams and creating a positive culture in which the team can learn from mistakes and is enthusiastic to improve

Deputising for the Inpatient manager /Matron and ensuring that there is no fall in performance in their absence. This may include managing the team and coordinating shifts.

Engaged staff are more productive and Band 6 nurses play a role in engaging in other staff members in the Trust and the work we do by:

Providing supervision and annual appraisals to individuals and giving constructive, regular feedback which helps those individuals reflect on their work, understand their objectives and the CQC standards and monitor their progress towards achieving them

Participating constructively in their own supervision and annual appraisal processes

Using continuing professional development funds to develop a relevant clinical specialism, gain sign-off mentorship skills or undertake accredited leadership or management modules.

Service Specific Responsibilities

The service specific responsibilities attached to this Band 6 nurse post are explained in the Service Specific Section attached to this Job Description and the attached Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities Band 6 nurses work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services. Band 6 nurses are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services we provide by: Support the running of the ECT service based on safe, good practice. Role involves front of house clerking in patients, supporting patient in recovery post treatment, covering for Lead nurse in assisting administration of treatment in absence. Coordinate ECT clinics for inpatients and outpatients across Facilitate students learning experience for ECT which will include Nursing and Medical students and students from other health related professions. Through Observation of ECT and Teaching Sessions about ECT Organize training of qualified staff in running the ECT clinic to cover Absence of the postholder Responsible for collating statistics on use of ECT at Northwick Park which is required by the Trust Administer rTMS using pre-defined protocols Be actively involved in promoting the activities of the neuromodulation service To be prepared to expand skillset in new neuromodulation therapies as the service expands. To represent CNWL and regional and national neuromodulation forums as the opportunity arise. Actively involvement in Clinical Audit and Research work undertaken within the Trust To be aware of and comply with all aspects of the NMC code of Professional Conduct. Completing stock takes of equipment and medication on a weekly basis to ensure the running and safety of the clinic. Values Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all Band 6 nurses to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with service users, their friends family and carers and also other staff members. As a Band 6 nurse we expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better. We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome peoples differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic. We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs. We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for ourwork. As a band 6 nurse we expect you to role model these values and contribute to ensuring that they are embedded in the practice of the team. Key Responsibilities Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience. Patient Safety Band 6 nurses contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by: Using their clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the people using our services as safe as possible Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services Being open and transparent about their own practice Supervising the work of others Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements. The NMC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of nurses and all nurses, including Band 6 nurses, are expected to register with the NMC each year and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct. Clinical Outcomes Band 6 nurses often work with people who have complex needs and contribute to the effectiveness of services by: Being confident, autonomous practitioners who take responsibility for the care they give to patients but also take responsibility for overseeing the work of others in the team including less experienced nurses and staff without a professional qualification Providing skilled, evidence based nursing care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures Working with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process including assessing risks and needs Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective care Working as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the care they give to patients but also work as team members Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by: communicating well with all members of the team understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectives reflecting on their own practice regularly and encouraging the whole team to reflect on their practices in handovers and team meetings encouraging the team to learn from adverse events or respond to data analysis from audits or benchmarking exercises and implement sustainable initiatives which improve clinical outcomes Patient Experience Band 6 nurses contribute to the people using our services feeling respected and empowered to make decisions about their health and wellbeing by: Working in partnership with patients and their families and carers Gaining consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making Signposting patients and carers to the courses provided by the Recovery and Wellbeing College or services provided by the local authority or voluntary sector Reassuring people by being professional, responsive, knowledgeable and confident Demonstrating clinical leadership and challenging any poor behaviour to patients, families or other staff members and creating a positive, inclusive culture in which everyone is treated with kindness and respect and the trusts values are embedded in all practice Responding to complaints or concerns effectively and quickly in line with the Trust policy Supporting yourself and others All services and teams in the Trust should be able to demonstrate that they are meeting the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards of care. Band 6 nurses are expected to be Clinical Leaders and play an active role in ensuring that the team understands the CQC standards and what individual team members do to help achieve those standards by: Taking a lead role in gathering and recording evidence which demonstrates that CQC and locally agreed standards are being met: assessing the performance of the whole team by using audit and benchmarking exercises and often contribute to the implementation of quality improvement initiatives Contributing to the performance management of teams and creating a positive culture in which the team can learn from mistakes and is enthusiastic to improve Deputising for the Inpatient manager /Matron and ensuring that there is no fall in performance in their absence. This may include managing the team and coordinating shifts. Engaged staff are more productive and Band 6 nurses play a role in engaging in other staff members in the Trust and the work we do by: Providing supervision and annual appraisals to individuals and giving constructive, regular feedback which helps those individuals reflect on their work, understand their objectives and the CQC standards and monitor their progress towards achieving them Participating constructively in their own supervision and annual appraisal processes Using continuing professional development funds to develop a relevant clinical specialism, gain sign-off mentorship skills or undertake accredited leadership or management modules. Service Specific Responsibilities The service specific responsibilities attached to this Band 6 nurse post are explained in the Service Specific Section attached to this Job Description and the attached Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Mental Health
• Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines
• Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Practice assessor/ supervisor training completed, completion of preceptorship.
• Completion of medication competency assessment
• Intermediate Life support Training

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working as a Band 5 nurse in Older / Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services

Desirable

• ECT experience
• RTMS experience

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Mental Health Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development Desirable Practice assessor/ supervisor training completed, completion of preceptorship. Completion of medication competency assessment Intermediate Life support Training Previous Experience Essential Extensive experience working as a Band 5 nurse in Older / Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services Desirable ECT experience RTMS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ECT/Neuromodulation Clinic, Harrow

Watford Rd

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ECT/Neuromodulation Clinic, Harrow

Watford Rd

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Central andNorth WestLondon NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health,intellectualdisabilityand substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated,innovative and enthusiastic RegisteredMental Health Nurse to join our forward thinking, friendly and expandingHealth & JusticeteamatHMP High Down.Byjoiningour Prisons Health Care Team,you willnot only look after the healthcare needs ofour patientsresidingin secure environments, but who alsocanhave a real impact on promoting health and well-being.Our healthcare services work to a7-dayweek working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare isalways managed andmaintainedto the highest of standards.

Our motto is"Caring NOT Judging"so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services tothose who may have offendedand those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.

We offera great rangeof career pathways to support our nurses through their journey, see the list of endless opportunities under the working for your organisation tab.

Main duties of the job

• To function fully within the Mental Health In-reach Team, assessing and treating patients through their journey in prison.
• To accept referrals and triage patients with the team.
• To undertake Early Days In Custody (EDIC) assessments. To ensure all new arrivals to receive a brief assessment of individual presentation and need, referring patients on to other services (GP, SMS, chaplaincy, psychology etc) and book further assessment if indicated.
• To participant in Care and Separation (Segregation) Unit (CSU) rounds with a GP and primary care nurse.
• To undertake comprehensive assessments alone or with colleagues and feedback to the Multi-disciplinary Team, ensuring that planned care is individual and appropriate to the needs of the patient.
• To provide effective case management to a defined caseload in accordance with the Care Programme Approach, in conjunction with the team, appropriate prison departments and external health, social care and probation services.
• To ensure effective pre-release care planning.

About us

Along with the fully established benefits such as Monthly supervision; Annual personal development plans/appraisals; Support and guidance with Revalidation; Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies.We arealso abletoofferaccesstoa full range of internal and external training opportunitiesacross our services.

Our Health and Justice healthcare services present unique and diverse learning, development, and leadership opportunities for nurses, where you will have the potential to make a significant difference to the lives of adults, children and young people who often experience a wide range of health inequalities.

We have a clinical leadership career pathwayin placeto ensure you feel supportedandvalued via our career pathway programme thatfacilitateslifelong learningand development enabling you to progress within you career within Health & Justice.

We will support you to ensure you develop your clinical and leadership skills this includes:

• Induction programme

• Career coaching

• Clinical supervision

• Reflective Practice

• Ongoing support from professional nurse advocates

• NHS Leadership Academy leadership course

• Bespoke health and justice clinical competencies

• External training courses in enhanced and advanced practice

Alloursites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inc. Outer HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2075

Job locations

HMP High Down

High Down Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities.

Quality of Care:

• Promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment based on an individualised approach.
• Working with the Team Leader to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce.
• To work under the direction of the team manager and staff in the service to ensure that clinical priorities are clearly understood and met to an agreed standard.
• To assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with patients and staff teams.
• To undertake risk assessments including the formulation of a comprehensive plans developed jointly with the patients and staff teams.
• To work within the Prison service safer custody framework for managing suicide and self-harm (ACCT procedures) to support patients requiring this.
• To provide a service sensitive to age, culture, ethnicity and gender, sexuality and disability.
• To contribute to the effective multi-disciplinary team working within the team and the rest of the Prison.
• To carry out duties in accordance with Prison / NOMS policies.
• To undertake comprehensive assessment of individuals: to include all areas of need and information gathering from all relevant Prison departments and external agencies.
• To case manage an identified caseload of clients, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and relevant agencies and carers. To include the planning and implementation of effective care plans, regular review meetings, timely referral to external agencies, within the framework of the CPA, to ensure effective pre-release and discharge planning.
• To communicate effectively with all relevant internal departments and external agencies regarding clients, within the restrictions of a prison environment.
• To work closely with the MDT and identify and facilitate an effective range of therapeutic interventions for this particular client group.
• To respond to urgent referrals and to assess whether input from the team is indicated/appropriate.
• To offer a range of evidence based interventions and proactive risk management approaches to help the service user and their family to reduce and manage symptoms, high risk behaviour and other disabling effects of their conditions and enable, as far as possible, full and sustained recovery.
• To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed.
• To monitor treatment, support concordance and ensure prompt action is taken to alleviate unwanted effects.
• To provide advice and information to patients about their care.
• To provide access to and ongoing psycho-education regarding the various mental health conditions to patients.
• To provide interventions and work with other disciplines/agencies/teams in the care of service users experiencing co-morbid problems with substance use/misuse.
• Provide written reports and discharge summaries as required.
• Co-ordinate CPA review meetings and produce written care plans and circulate care plan to relevant people and agencies in accordance with the Trust policies and guidelines.
• To have a working knowledge of the MHA 1983 (Amendment 2007) as used within criminal justice settings.
• To safely plan patient care back out into the community from Prison, or transferring to alternative prison establishments ensuring continuity of care is provided.
• The post holder where possible will, under the direction of the team manager and the MDT, ensure that the service is delivered to patients inclusively and effectively.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities. Quality of Care: Promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment based on an individualised approach. Working with the Team Leader to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce. To work under the direction of the team manager and staff in the service to ensure that clinical priorities are clearly understood and met to an agreed standard. To assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with patients and staff teams. To undertake risk assessments including the formulation of a comprehensive plans developed jointly with the patients and staff teams. To work within the Prison service safer custody framework for managing suicide and self-harm (ACCT procedures) to support patients requiring this. To provide a service sensitive to age, culture, ethnicity and gender, sexuality and disability. To contribute to the effective multi-disciplinary team working within the team and the rest of the Prison. To carry out duties in accordance with Prison / NOMS policies. To undertake comprehensive assessment of individuals: to include all areas of need and information gathering from all relevant Prison departments and external agencies. To case manage an identified caseload of clients, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and relevant agencies and carers. To include the planning and implementation of effective care plans, regular review meetings, timely referral to external agencies, within the framework of the CPA, to ensure effective pre-release and discharge planning. To communicate effectively with all relevant internal departments and external agencies regarding clients, within the restrictions of a prison environment. To work closely with the MDT and identify and facilitate an effective range of therapeutic interventions for this particular client group. To respond to urgent referrals and to assess whether input from the team is indicated/appropriate. To offer a range of evidence based interventions and proactive risk management approaches to help the service user and their family to reduce and manage symptoms, high risk behaviour and other disabling effects of their conditions and enable, as far as possible, full and sustained recovery. To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed. To monitor treatment, support concordance and ensure prompt action is taken to alleviate unwanted effects. To provide advice and information to patients about their care. To provide access to and ongoing psycho-education regarding the various mental health conditions to patients. To provide interventions and work with other disciplines/agencies/teams in the care of service users experiencing co-morbid problems with substance use/misuse. Provide written reports and discharge summaries as required. Co-ordinate CPA review meetings and produce written care plans and circulate care plan to relevant people and agencies in accordance with the Trust policies and guidelines. To have a working knowledge of the MHA 1983 (Amendment 2007) as used within criminal justice settings. To safely plan patient care back out into the community from Prison, or transferring to alternative prison establishments ensuring continuity of care is provided. The post holder where possible will, under the direction of the team manager and the MDT, ensure that the service is delivered to patients inclusively and effectively.

Person Specification

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse NMC
• Evidence of professional development since registration

Desirable

• Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of care co-ordinating within CPA framework
• Experience of working in community setting
• Experience of mentoring or supervising students

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Prison or forensic environment

ATTITUDES, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service.
• Able to accept constructive feedback.
• Able to ask for support where required
• Compassionate & non-judgmental approach
• Flexible

OTHER

Essential

• The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• Expert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process.
• Risk assessment and management skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Proven ability to work with patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks
• Problem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate
• To use supervision positively and effectively.
• Effective time management
• Knowledge of the needs and rights of patients

Desirable

• Knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.

Person Specification EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse NMC Evidence of professional development since registration Desirable Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job Essential Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of care co-ordinating within CPA framework Experience of working in community setting Experience of mentoring or supervising students Desirable Experience of working in a Prison or forensic environment ATTITUDES, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service. Able to accept constructive feedback. Able to ask for support where required Compassionate & non-judgmental approach Flexible OTHER Essential The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential Expert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process. Risk assessment and management skills. Excellent IT skills. Proven ability to work with patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience. Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks Problem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills. Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance). Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate To use supervision positively and effectively. Effective time management Knowledge of the needs and rights of patients Desirable Knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP High Down

High Down Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP High Down

High Down Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The successful candidate will be appointed at Band 6 or Band 7, depending on their previous experience, knowledge and clinical competence. A structured development pathway will be available for candidates appointed at Band 6 to support progression to Band 7.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate cardiac nurse to join the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Nurse Specialist Team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover.

This is an opportunity to join a specialist regional service providing person-centred care to adults living with congenital heart disease across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man. The successful candidate will work closely with cardiologists, specialist nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.

The role will involve providing specialist nursing care, advice, education and support to patients, families and carers, delivering ACHD outpatient clinics and contributing to the assessment, management and ongoing care of patients with complex congenital heart conditions.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your specialist expertise within an experienced regional ACHD service and make a meaningful difference to patients living with congenital heart disease.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing care and support to adults with congenital heart disease across the regional ACHD service. Key responsibilities will include delivering specialist ACHD outpatient clinics, providing expert advice and education to patients and families, supporting the assessment and ongoing management of patients with complex congenital heart conditions, and coordinating care across the multidisciplinary and regional service.

The role will also involve supporting specialist clinics, including transition, cardiac maternity and outreach services, contributing to patient education and self-management, and promoting continuity and quality of care. The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and contribute to education, service development and the ongoing improvement of ACHD nursing services.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq

Job summary

CNWL is aTop Employer Award Winner, delivering high-quality healthcare to diverse communities across London and beyond. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Primary CareNursing Associateto join our supportive Health & Justice team atHMP Bronzefield.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people in secure settings, helping to improve health outcomes, promote wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. Working within our prison healthcare service, you will be part of a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care across a 7-day service.

Guided by our motto,"Caring, Not Judging,"we work alongside the criminal justice system and partner agencies to deliver responsive, person-centred primary care and mental health services that support recovery,rehabilitationand social inclusion.

Join an award-winning team where your skills, compassion andexpertisecan have a lasting impact.

Find out whatit'slike to work with us:Hear from our Health & Justice staff

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible in assisting in the delivery of healthcare services to the prison population. Supported by registered nursing staff within healthcare, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focussing on supporting patients to be healthy; monitoring of long term conditions, health promotion and screening and responding to emergencies. They will work collaboratively with the Healthcare Team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of Local and national Policies and Procedures.

The post holder will be expected to undertake the following (training will be given):

• Respond to medical emergencies and general alarms
• Administer medication as agreed within areas of competence and under the direction of a qualified nurse and act as 'second signatory' as required
• Wound care
• Vital observations and diagnostics e.g. blood pressure, pulse, SATs, blood glucose monitoring
• ECG recording
• Venepuncture
• Assist with minor surgery
• Near patient testing e.g. INR monitoring
• Health promotion advice
• Secondary health screening
• Assisting with sexual health prevention, screening and treatment clinics
• Providing additional support for patients with specific needs, e.g. the disabled and the elderly
• Assist with the activities of daily living and development of care plans for prisoners with physical and mental health needs.

About us

Why Join Our Team?

At CNWL, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing,developmentand career progression.You'llbenefitfromregular supervision,personalised development plans,specialist training opportunities,preceptorshipprogrammesandrevalidation support,helping you achieve your professional goals.

We value and celebrate our staff through initiatives such as ourHidden Gem Awardsand annual staff recognition events.You'llalso have access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, ensuring you feel supported both at work and beyond.

ThroughMyTrustBenefits, you and your family can access over 1,400 discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and dining, alongside free online learning resources to support your personal and professional development.

Staff based at our Surrey sites enjoyadditionalbenefits, includingfree onsite parkingandcomplimentary access to onsite leisure facilities, making it easier to stay active, prioritise wellbeing and save money.

Join an award-winning organisation whereyou'llfeel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference every day.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,812 to £32,715 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2054-A

Job locations

HMP/YOI Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middlesex

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal Duties:

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role
• Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards
• Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained
• Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients
• Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or senior team member
• Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload
• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy
• Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required
• Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient
• Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals
• Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control
• Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care
• Assist with stock control and equipment checking (all clinical areas and emergency bags)

Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Principal Duties: Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or senior team member Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care Assist with stock control and equipment checking (all clinical areas and emergency bags)

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• oGood general education to A Level or GCSE standard or equivalent
• oUK NMC PIN
• oEvidence of personal development in previous employment
• oNVQ 2 medication administration qualification

Desirable

• oCare certificate or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• oPrevious relevant work experience

Desirable

• oExperience of working within a secure environment

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• oAble to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• oAble to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• oBasic working knowledge of IT and emails
• oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• oWillingness to undertake further training in areas such as patient personal care, phlebotomy and wound care assessment

Other

Essential

• oAbility to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices
• oAbility to promote and work in line with the working model of a 7 day a week service

Attitudes, aptitudes & personal characteristics

Essential

• oWillingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility
• oAble to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential oGood general education to A Level or GCSE standard or equivalent oUK NMC PIN oEvidence of personal development in previous employment oNVQ 2 medication administration qualification Desirable oCare certificate or equivalent Previous Experience Essential oPrevious relevant work experience Desirable oExperience of working within a secure environment Skills & Knowledge Essential oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding oAble to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate oAble to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy oBasic working knowledge of IT and emails oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting oWillingness to undertake further training in areas such as patient personal care, phlebotomy and wound care assessment Other Essential oAbility to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices oAbility to promote and work in line with the working model of a 7 day a week service Attitudes, aptitudes & personal characteristics Essential oWillingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility oAble to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP/YOI Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middlesex

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP/YOI Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middlesex

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST

We are at an exciting time, with the introduction of a Rolling National Lung Cancer Screening programme across Cheshire and Merseyside. The Lung Cancer Screening programme enables the early detection of lung cancer in order to save lives across Cheshire and Merseyside, in areas where significant impact can be made from the recognition of early stage lung cancer and offering curative treatment.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Associate/ Assistant Practitioner to join our Lung Cancer Screening Service working across Cheshire and Merseyside. The post holder should have a background in Respiratory Medicine where they will undertake telephone assessments to screen and refer for a low dose CT chest scans to help to identify early stages of lung cancer.

We're looking for individuals who love a challenge and strive for excellence in the way they work and candidates with a passion for respiratory medicine. These role demands the ability to be innovative, flexible and a strong team player and also be able to work autonomously.

The post holder will undertake telephone assessments. Using a validated risk assessment tool, the individual may be referred for a low dose CT scan. It is the practitioner's responsibility to use Every Contact Counts for onward referrals

Main duties of the job

Provide lung health checks consultations via telephone to our eligible population

Smoking Cessation

Health Promotion and Education

Making every contact count

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nurse with respiratory/cancer experience to join the lung cancer team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The "Liverpool Lung Cancer Unit" is a well established partnership within the University Hospital Liverpool Group. The clinical team work acrossLiverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Diagnostic Treatment Centre and the Royal Liverpool Hospital sites.

Providing and advocating a high standard of diagnostic and treatment services to its local population. This is reflected in the excellent outcomes achieved and the high level of patient satisfaction reported.

The Lung Cancer CNS role is pivotal in facilitating an individualised diagnostic pathway for each of their patients and providing the specialist care and support they require.

With a drive for innovation, as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be involved in developing the service in order to support the delivery of the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway and local Cancer nursing strategy.

The team would welcome informal enquires prior to application / interview.

Main duties of the job

Main duties:

• Act as a key worker; delivering evidence based, personalised care through holistic assessment, care planning and evaluation of care for patients with suspected and diagnosed lung cancer, through the diagnostic pathway, through to treatment. This might be via a virtual, clinic or inpatient setting.
• To identify and support patients who are vulnerable. Enabling them to have a smooth journey through the lung cancer pathway.
• To work at an enhanced level to plan and provide clinical care and psychological support to patients with a suspected/known cancer diagnosis who have complex needs.
• To provide specialised advice to patients and their carers in relation to a cancer diagnosis and its treatment.
• To manage a complex caseload independently, utilising resources efficiently and promoting timely interventions for patients.
• To liaise effectively between the multidisciplinary team across healthcare providers to optimise patients outcomes.
• To be a expert resource for peers across the healthcare organisations with regard to the lung cancer specialism.
• Maintain high quality records to underpin audit activity and proactively engage in service development.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq

Job summary

We're looking for a highly organised and proactiveTAVI Administration Co-ordinator to play a vital role in supporting our specialist TAVI service and helping clinicians deliver outstanding patient care.

This is far more than a traditional administrative role you'll be at the centre of a fast paced, highly skilled clinical team, ensuring the smooth running of the service and providing the accurate, timely information that directly supports clinical decision making at Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.

Main duties of the job

The TAVI Administration Co-ordinator will provide a comprehensive administrative service to support and cover the TAVI service and ensure the effective management of accurate and timely data to enable clinical decision-making at Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.

The post-holder will coordinate, proactively manage and track patients against the National Referral to Treatment (RTT) Standards. They will escalate problems to Divisional management and the TAVI Team in a timely manner so that remedial action can be taken where necessary to ensure the RTT targets are met.

The post holder will also coordinate the audio typing of clinical and non clinical correspondence within the service line and organise patient admissions and pre-operative appointments.

The post-holder will coordinate all aspects of the patient pathway in the TAVI service line and be responsible for prioritising work, reviewing work practices, setting up, managing and ensuring effective running of MDT meetings when required.

In addition the TAVI Administration Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring all patients referred for TAVI are monitored and tracked, and ensuring information is communicated to the appropriate clinical and administrative staff within the Trust. The post-holder will work across management teams.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq

Job summary

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiasticPrimary Care Senior Staff Nurseto join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Health & Justice team at HMP Coldingley.

By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. Our healthcare services work to a7 day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed and maintained to the highest of standards at all times.

Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to those who may have offended and those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.

Why not see what our staff say about working within our award winning teams: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice/find-out-what-its-work-health-and-justice

Main duties of the job

• Deliver an expert healthcare service to patients.
• Be confident in offering advice to clinicians, allied healthcare professionals and patients.
• Provide a comprehensive primary care health service as part of the integrated health service comprising Primary care, Substance misuse and Mental Health teams, supported by allied health professionals.
• Undertake physical health assessments, run clinics, provide and evaluate a range of health treatments and interventions, to meet the patient's healthcare needs and contribute to the wider continuous development of healthcare services.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options in order to provide clinical guidance to staff on matters relating to physical health and wellbeing.
• Ensure high standards of primary care services are delivered in a changing healthcare environment, ensuring that the needs of the patients are at the centre of practice.
• Ensure that the Healthcare Team is integrated within the wider prison services and that there is excellent communication and working relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external
• Continually promote high standards of service within the nursing team and contribute to development of a culture of professionalism within the team.
• Participate in a flexible working arrangement which will include weekends and unsocial hours when required.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:

• Monthly supervision
• Annual personal development plans/appraisals
• Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.

Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:

• Preceptorship Programme
• Support and guidance with Revalidation
• Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies

Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:

• Health and wellbeing services
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Relocation package*subject to meeting criteria*

The trust alsovalues its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.

All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-1968-A

Job locations

HMP Coldingley

Bisley, Woking

GU24 9EX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see main job description and person specification for full list of responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate clinically appropriate interventions using evidenced based guidance and practice.

• Set up processes/protocols for effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for those patients with physical, mental health and substance misuse problems.

• Safeguard vulnerable patients in line with CNWL Trust safeguarding policies.

• Apply local risk assessment and management protocols.

• Make appropriate referrals to other services for long term or complex care management.

• Co-ordinate multi-disciplinary clinical practice to provide focused and integrated care treatment programs/packages.

• Use highly skilled interventions to de-escalate aggressive patient behaviours and be aware of the appropriate processes for dealing with them.

• Work collaboratively with staff of other disciplines e.g. prison, education staff to provide integrated and coordinated care.

• Work within own sphere of competency and ensure that training needs are communicated to the team manager.

• Participate in local and trust audits and trust audits. Participate in clinical governance and utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the multi-disciplinary team.

• Liaise with other professional services e.g. hospital staff, GPs and caseworkers, sharing information where appropriate.

• Work in a highly emotive environment with patients who may have a sexual offending history or mental health / substance misuse problems on a regular basis. Able to communicate sensitive and complex information whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.

• Attend and contribute to prison meetings as required, and present the view of Healthcare Team on relevant clinical issues. Ensure any actions taken from these meetings are communicated to the appropriate individual responsible for completing the action.

• Ensure that pathways of care are created for the patients, including collecting collateral information and making appropriate referrals into the community when they are approaching discharge.

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure information about risk is recorded and communicated sensitively and comprehensively.

• Maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording.

• Ensure that within all aspects of professional activity e.g. communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and the assessment, development and delivery of interventions, issues of diversity such as race, culture, identity, gender and sexuality are sensitively considered and incorporated to reflect individual differences appropriately.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see main job description and person specification for full list of responsibilities: Plan, deliver and evaluate clinically appropriate interventions using evidenced based guidance and practice. Set up processes/protocols for effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for those patients with physical, mental health and substance misuse problems. Safeguard vulnerable patients in line with CNWL Trust safeguarding policies. Apply local risk assessment and management protocols. Make appropriate referrals to other services for long term or complex care management. Co-ordinate multi-disciplinary clinical practice to provide focused and integrated care treatment programs/packages. Use highly skilled interventions to de-escalate aggressive patient behaviours and be aware of the appropriate processes for dealing with them. Work collaboratively with staff of other disciplines e.g. prison, education staff to provide integrated and coordinated care. Work within own sphere of competency and ensure that training needs are communicated to the team manager. Participate in local and trust audits and trust audits. Participate in clinical governance and utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the multi-disciplinary team. Liaise with other professional services e.g. hospital staff, GPs and caseworkers, sharing information where appropriate. Work in a highly emotive environment with patients who may have a sexual offending history or mental health / substance misuse problems on a regular basis. Able to communicate sensitive and complex information whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times. Attend and contribute to prison meetings as required, and present the view of Healthcare Team on relevant clinical issues. Ensure any actions taken from these meetings are communicated to the appropriate individual responsible for completing the action. Ensure that pathways of care are created for the patients, including collecting collateral information and making appropriate referrals into the community when they are approaching discharge. Work closely with colleagues to ensure information about risk is recorded and communicated sensitively and comprehensively. Maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording. Ensure that within all aspects of professional activity e.g. communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and the assessment, development and delivery of interventions, issues of diversity such as race, culture, identity, gender and sexuality are sensitively considered and incorporated to reflect individual differences appropriately.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse
• Evidence of personal and professional development following registration.

Desirable

• Post registration qualification appropriate to speciality
• Mentorship or practice assessor certification
• Chronic disease management or long term condition qualification

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job

Essential

• Practical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations
• Experience of providing and receiving supervision
• Experience of running clinics

Desirable

• Experience of working within a secure environment / prison
• Experience of SystmOne patient information IT system

OTHER

Essential

• Motivated to maintain the highest standards in a changing service
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to clinical area
• Able to recognise signs of stress in self & others
• Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job
• Able to work to a 7 day week service

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• Knowledge of medication rounds and the safe storage and administration of drugs
• Knowledge of clinical audit process and an ability to use audit tools
• Ability to assess plans, implement and evaluate patient care & act accordingly if untoward changes occurred.
• Knowledge of risk assessment management and its implementation.
• Able to use computer software packages such as MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Demonstrates the ability to manage work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality
• Understand the different roles of the multi-disciplinary team and own role within it
• Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice & understanding of clinical governance in maintaining quality of care
• Ability to provide and accept feedback, support, clinical/managerial supervision
• Knowledge of current developments in specialist clinical area.
• Committed to personal/professional development
• Flexible approach to work including both day and night shifts where night shifts occur

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Person Specification Education / Qualification Essential Registered Adult Nurse Evidence of personal and professional development following registration. Desirable Post registration qualification appropriate to speciality Mentorship or practice assessor certification Chronic disease management or long term condition qualification PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job Essential Practical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations Experience of providing and receiving supervision Experience of running clinics Desirable Experience of working within a secure environment / prison Experience of SystmOne patient information IT system OTHER Essential Motivated to maintain the highest standards in a changing service Willingness to undertake further training relevant to clinical area Able to recognise signs of stress in self & others Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job Able to work to a 7 day week service SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential Knowledge of medication rounds and the safe storage and administration of drugs Knowledge of clinical audit process and an ability to use audit tools Ability to assess plans, implement and evaluate patient care & act accordingly if untoward changes occurred. Knowledge of risk assessment management and its implementation. Able to use computer software packages such as MS Word, Outlook and Excel Demonstrates the ability to manage work under pressure Excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of patient confidentiality Understand the different roles of the multi-disciplinary team and own role within it Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice & understanding of clinical governance in maintaining quality of care Ability to provide and accept feedback, support, clinical/managerial supervision Knowledge of current developments in specialist clinical area. Committed to personal/professional development Flexible approach to work including both day and night shifts where night shifts occur Desirable Leadership skills

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Coldingley

Bisley, Woking

GU24 9EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Coldingley

Bisley, Woking

GU24 9EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Due to internal promotion , we currently have opportunities for full and part time staff nurses in our state of the art Critical Care Unit, which consists of 18 Post Operative Critical Care beds, 12 Intensive Care beds. We are seeking individuals with a commitment to the provision of high quality individualized patient care in a changing environment. You must be able to demonstrate effective communication, initiative, drive and a willingness to learn.

Applicants should be fully registered with NMC and have critical care experience

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the Critical Care environment.

They will be required to care for acutecardiothoracic post operative patients who are Level 2 or 3 or who are cared for within the Intensive care area.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

410-SUR-8261212

Job locations

Liverpool Heart chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

CLINICAL

Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the team leader when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.

Practice and promote an economic, effective and efficient nursing service.

Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies.

Will be required to supervise and demonstrate procedures to qualified and / or unqualified staff.

Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and uphold the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act.

Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and Clinical Quality.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.

Involve patient or carers in the planning and delivery of care.

Maintain the appropriate evidence based knowledge and skills to care for critically ill patients at level 2 and level 3.

Ensure effective lines of communication within the department multidisciplinary team. Providing information and support to patients / carers and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition

Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs

Recognize and respond efficiently to emergency situations.

MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP

Co-ordinate and manage own workload. Supervise others and participate in their education and development.

Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources.

Manages allocated workload without supervision.

Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others.

Liaise with other members of the Management Team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.

Appropriately delegates responsibilities to other members of the team when acting as team leader.

Maintain a Personal Development Plan and assist in the formulation and updating of Personal Development Plans of junior colleagues.

Reports all incidents, accidents and complaints to the ward / department manager and completes Trust incident forms.

Supports and supervise more junior staff.

Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order.

Report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fall below an

ORGANISATIONAL

The nurse will utilise Clinical Supervision and Peer Group Support. .

Participate in orientation, instruction and supervision of junior staff.

Assist in the promotion of a suitable learning environment for all staff.

Actively participates in ward / department teaching programmes.

Lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge / skills within the team, e.g. Link Nurse, Health Promotion Lead etc.

Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve own professional knowledge and competence.

Participate in the research, audit and development of new ideas, and assist with the implementation of research / audit findings in conjunction with other members of the ward / department team

Act as a Mentor and Assessor of nurses in training

Maintain personal record of professional development

PROFESSIONAL

Attend mandatory study days / in service training as per Trust policy

Maintain active status on NMC register

Always act in accordance with NMC and the LHCHs Code of Conduct and guiding documents

Adhere to Trust policy and procedure

Undertake Clinical Supervision

Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues

Maintain a professional portfolio

Acts consistently with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and encourages others to do so

Contribute to the contribution audit of care via the clinical quality monitoring group.

Participate in patient and public involvement activities.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.

And reports any behaviour undermining equality and diversity

QUALITY

All staff will

Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities.

Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented.

Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to.

Identify and assess risks to themselves and others.

Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken.

Ensure accidents are reported and recorded.

Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety

GENERAL STATEMENTS

CONFIDENTIALITY

All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.

The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.

SAFEGUARDING

All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.

Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees.

All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust.

This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.

Job description Job responsibilities PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES CLINICAL Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the team leader when changes in circumstances may affect patient care. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines. Practice and promote an economic, effective and efficient nursing service. Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies. Will be required to supervise and demonstrate procedures to qualified and / or unqualified staff. Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and uphold the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act. Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and Clinical Quality. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients. Involve patient or carers in the planning and delivery of care. Maintain the appropriate evidence based knowledge and skills to care for critically ill patients at level 2 and level 3. Ensure effective lines of communication within the department multidisciplinary team. Providing information and support to patients / carers and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs Recognize and respond efficiently to emergency situations. MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP Co-ordinate and manage own workload. Supervise others and participate in their education and development. Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources. Manages allocated workload without supervision. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others. Liaise with other members of the Management Team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care. Appropriately delegates responsibilities to other members of the team when acting as team leader. Maintain a Personal Development Plan and assist in the formulation and updating of Personal Development Plans of junior colleagues. Reports all incidents, accidents and complaints to the ward / department manager and completes Trust incident forms. Supports and supervise more junior staff. Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order. Report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fall below an ORGANISATIONAL The nurse will utilise Clinical Supervision and Peer Group Support. . Participate in orientation, instruction and supervision of junior staff. Assist in the promotion of a suitable learning environment for all staff. Actively participates in ward / department teaching programmes. Lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge / skills within the team, e.g. Link Nurse, Health Promotion Lead etc. Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve own professional knowledge and competence. Participate in the research, audit and development of new ideas, and assist with the implementation of research / audit findings in conjunction with other members of the ward / department team Act as a Mentor and Assessor of nurses in training Maintain personal record of professional development PROFESSIONAL Attend mandatory study days / in service training as per Trust policy Maintain active status on NMC register Always act in accordance with NMC and the LHCHs Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust policy and procedure Undertake Clinical Supervision Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues Maintain a professional portfolio Acts consistently with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and encourages others to do so Contribute to the contribution audit of care via the clinical quality monitoring group. Participate in patient and public involvement activities. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients. And reports any behaviour undermining equality and diversity QUALITY All staff will Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities. Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented. Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to. Identify and assess risks to themselves and others. Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken. Ensure accidents are reported and recorded. Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety GENERAL STATEMENTS CONFIDENTIALITY All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security. RISK MANAGEMENT The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner. The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified. SAFEGUARDING All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties. Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals. HEALTH AND WELLBEING The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees. All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust. This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• oRGN
• oWillingness to undertake specialty specific CPD (cardiothoracic course or equivalent
• oWillingness to undertake a mentorship course
• oDemonstrate commitment to continuous professional
• oPrevious 12 months experience

Desirable

• oEvidence of further study/Mentorship course or equivalent

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word
• oPossesses basic computer skills
• oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with the patients of varying level of understanding
• oAble to present factual information and deal with questions

Desirable

• oExperience of using electronic patient records
• Critical Care experience

Values & Behaviours

Desirable

• oCompassionate
• oSafe

Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential oRGN oWillingness to undertake specialty specific CPD (cardiothoracic course or equivalent oWillingness to undertake a mentorship course oDemonstrate commitment to continuous professional oPrevious 12 months experience Desirable oEvidence of further study/Mentorship course or equivalent Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word oPossesses basic computer skills oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with the patients of varying level of understanding oAble to present factual information and deal with questions Desirable oExperience of using electronic patient records Critical Care experience Values & Behaviours Desirable oCompassionate oSafe

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

CNWL Parent And Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) is a pilot service in Brent. We are looking for an Assistant Psychotherapist to join the current team. The post-holder will be based in Brent CAMHS and will have clinics in the community and in Family Hubs across Brent.

In line with the Start 4 Life Programme, the service will offer support to infants in the first two years of life with mild, moderate or severe mental and emotional health needs, and their mothers in the first two years postpartum; who have mild to moderate mental health concerns past or present, risking the mother-infant relationship. This service also extends to fathers, co-parents and the overall familial relationship with the infant, with the infant remaining the focus of the work.

The service will be delivered by a MDT consisting of a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, a Lead Parent-Infant Psychotherapist, two Parent-Infant Psychotherapists, and an Assistant Psychotherapist.

Main duties of the job

• The post-holder will work under supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality; brief psycho-dynamically-informed, outcome focused interventions for PAIRS.
• To work with the multi-disciplinary team maintaining excellent working relationships with other professional and voluntary workers and significant others.
• To represent the service as appropriate at meetings, case conferences and to liaise with other agencies.
• To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the PAIRS across all sectors of care. To support clinicians and clinical systems, do ROMS etc
• To support the provision of psychological assessment and intervention under supervision
• In addition the post holder would support the development and delivery of a wide range of supportive interventions to enable infants and their mothers/carers referred to the service to improve the quality of parent-infant relationships.
• The post holder will be required to be creative, flexible, adaptable, professional and motivated in all aspects of their role, both in clinical delivery and within the development of the service provision.
• The post-holder will be involved in elements of participation in the PAIRS and respective borough.
• The post-holder will work with infants, their mothers and families within PAIRS with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities

About us

The post also necessitates the post holder to travel regularly across Brent and when necessary, to local community amenities or independent sector establishments often transporting test materials, audio-visual and IT equipment.

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