Job summary

Are you a customer-focused and self-motivated individual with a passion for getting things right? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by delivering high quality care to service users.

Due to the implementation of a new IT system, we are looking for a number of enthusiastic Screening Officers to join the CSAS team on a temporary basis. The team of over 100 staff provides a pivotal role in the National Call and Recall service for Cervical Cancer Screening. The Screening Officer is a key role in ensuring that all participants of the programme are called for screening and receive their results.

This role is based at the Lister House office in Gildersome, Leeds.

Main duties of the job

This role will be responsible for:

• To co-ordinate and ensure high quality administrative support for the Cervical Screening service within North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).
• The Screening Officer will ensure allocated cases are processed in line with the Work Instructions.
• The Screening Officer will be representing NECS in delivering call and recall provision nationally and will also support the wider aspects of the cervical screening programme e.g. cease and delays; incidents; comms; cytology laboratory results etc.
• The post will involve close working with other colleagues within NECS, NHSE and PHE to support the delivery of a successful service.
• To answer general telephone enquiries from GPs, surgery staff, screening office staff and laboratories and other health care professionals.
• To provide the information needed by members of the Cervical Screening Team to carry out end-to-end processing to allocate CRM work, using the Work Allocation Work Instruction.

About us

At NECS we are very proud to be part of the NHS England family. We are one of the very few truly customer-owned entities within the NHS. We have grown from our roots in the North East to be an NHS business with customers the length and breadth of the UK and further abroad. Our customer base has diversified significantly over this period, and we are now very pleased to be serving NHS providers as well as commissioners, NHSE regions, Local Authorities, General Practices and national NHSE Directorates.

NECS combines specialist skills and expertise with scale and resilience to achieve required results. We combine core NHS values with a sharp focus on customer care and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. We very much see ourselves as a key partner in the future success of the healthcare system and we take our share of the responsibility for shaping effective delivery.

Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. Were passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that as well as an excellent benefits package including generous holidays and pension plus free car parking and access to NHS discounts.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

I9869-CSAS-7979

Job locations

Lister House, Unit B, Plaza 27

Gelderd Road

Leeds

LS27 7JN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

• To co-ordinate and ensure high quality administrative support for the CervicalScreening service within North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).
• The Screening Officer will ensure allocated cases are processed in line with theStandard Operating Procedures.
• The Screening Officer will be representing NECS in delivering call and recallprovision nationally and will also support the wider aspects of the cervical screeningprogramme e.g. cease and delays; incidents; comms; cytology laboratory results etc.
• The post will involve close working with other colleagues within NECS, NHSE andPHE to support the delivery of a successful service.
• To answer general telephone enquiries from GPs, surgery staff, screening officestaff and laboratories and general publicTo provide the information needed by members of the Cervical Screening Team tocarry out end to end processing to allocate CRM work, using the Work Allocation SOP.
• To provide the information needed by members of the Cervical Screening Team tocarry out end-to-end processing to allocate CRM work, using the Work Allocation SOP.

DIMENSIONS

This role supports the National Cervical Screening Programme and is vital in supportingwomens health and saving lives ensuring that women receive invites/reminders, processestest results by:

• Providing Prior Notification Lists (PNLs) of patients eligible for screening to GPpractices;sending out call and recall letters to patients eligible for cervical screening tests.
• Sending out call and recall letters to patients eligible for cervical screening tests.
• Notifying patients of test results once we receive these from laboratories.
• To assist in the efficient and effective running of the Cervical Screening AdministrationServices (CSAS).
• To maintain the accuracy of clinical and demographic information in a specialised database (The NHS Information Authority National Screening Programmes ExeterSystem) including the upload, processing and validating of large batches of clinicalresults and the resolving of any discrepancies or anomalies in the data in an end to endprocess.
• To prepare quality check and distribute all printed material associated with the CervicalCytology Screening schemes within national and local timescales and auditrequirements.
• To provide information and advice to users of the scheme including thegeneral public.

KEY RESULT AREAS

The post holder will:

• Contribute daily to the day to day running of the Cervical Screeningprogrammes.
• Allocation of CRM cases (if working on work allocation).
• Daily involvement with high levels of inputting using the screens and analysis ofjobs on systems, preparing and checking large numbers of invitation and resultletters, uploading and checking batches of electronic information including testresults and answering enquiries from users of the scheme some of which aresensitive and/or complex which involves some analysis of data and facts.
• To be able reschedule and plan for any day to day adjustments that may berequired to deliver the screening service in line with the daily NHAIS andLablinks contractual deadlines.
• Communicates and processes complex and sensitive information/data relatedto for example notifying patients of test results.
• Contribute regularly to ensuring the screening service is delivered within theservice level agreement adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to deliver in line with customer expectations.
• Using the CSAS SOPs to ensure all cases are correctly administered and processed using appropriate systems in an end to end process daily.
• Adhocly respond to all telephone enquiries utilising the systems in place andact with initiative in responding to enquiries, complaints, incidents,correspondence and e-mails on behalf of the CSAS.
• Regularly support the Team Managers and Operations Manager in the collationof the reporting requirements for the CSAS in line with the specification.
• Encourages and co-ordinates the sharing of knowledge and lessons learntacross teams and projects to ensure effective working and learning.
• Participate in arrangements for cross cover during periods of annual leave andsickness.
• Assist in the induction of new staff (as a buddy) and staff training as required,participate and be updated in the ongoing technology packages which are/andwill become available.
• Contributes and proposes changes to working practices for the CervicalScreening service.
• Maintain the strictest level of confidentiality at all times.
• Be conversant and comply with the organisations, policies and procedures.
• The Screening Officer will be expected to work on their own initiative withinappropriate occupational guidelines, referring to the Team Manager as necessary.
• Co-ordinate the provision of high quality, professional, responsive and flexibleadministrative support.
• Support the delivery of excellence to customers.
• Carry out any duties as agreed with the Team Manager, commensurate withthe grade of the post.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSETo co-ordinate and ensure high quality administrative support for the CervicalScreening service within North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).The Screening Officer will ensure allocated cases are processed in line with theStandard Operating Procedures.The Screening Officer will be representing NECS in delivering call and recallprovision nationally and will also support the wider aspects of the cervical screeningprogramme e.g. cease and delays; incidents; comms; cytology laboratory results etc.The post will involve close working with other colleagues within NECS, NHSE andPHE to support the delivery of a successful service.To answer general telephone enquiries from GPs, surgery staff, screening officestaff and laboratories and general publicTo provide the information needed by members of the Cervical Screening Team tocarry out end to end processing to allocate CRM work, using the Work Allocation SOP.To provide the information needed by members of the Cervical Screening Team tocarry out end-to-end processing to allocate CRM work, using the Work Allocation SOP.DIMENSIONSThis role supports the National Cervical Screening Programme and is vital in supportingwomens health and saving lives ensuring that women receive invites/reminders, processestest results by:Providing Prior Notification Lists (PNLs) of patients eligible for screening to GPpractices;sending out call and recall letters to patients eligible for cervical screening tests.Sending out call and recall letters to patients eligible for cervical screening tests.Notifying patients of test results once we receive these from laboratories.To assist in the efficient and effective running of the Cervical Screening AdministrationServices (CSAS).To maintain the accuracy of clinical and demographic information in a specialised database (The NHS Information Authority National Screening Programmes ExeterSystem) including the upload, processing and validating of large batches of clinicalresults and the resolving of any discrepancies or anomalies in the data in an end to endprocess.To prepare quality check and distribute all printed material associated with the CervicalCytology Screening schemes within national and local timescales and auditrequirements.To provide information and advice to users of the scheme including thegeneral public.KEY RESULT AREASThe post holder will:Contribute daily to the day to day running of the Cervical Screeningprogrammes.Allocation of CRM cases (if working on work allocation).Daily involvement with high levels of inputting using the screens and analysis ofjobs on systems, preparing and checking large numbers of invitation and resultletters, uploading and checking batches of electronic information including testresults and answering enquiries from users of the scheme some of which aresensitive and/or complex which involves some analysis of data and facts.To be able reschedule and plan for any day to day adjustments that may berequired to deliver the screening service in line with the daily NHAIS andLablinks contractual deadlines.Communicates and processes complex and sensitive information/data relatedto for example notifying patients of test results.Contribute regularly to ensuring the screening service is delivered within theservice level agreement adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to deliver in line with customer expectations.Using the CSAS SOPs to ensure all cases are correctly administered and processed using appropriate systems in an end to end process daily.Adhocly respond to all telephone enquiries utilising the systems in place andact with initiative in responding to enquiries, complaints, incidents,correspondence and e-mails on behalf of the CSAS.Regularly support the Team Managers and Operations Manager in the collationof the reporting requirements for the CSAS in line with the specification.Encourages and co-ordinates the sharing of knowledge and lessons learntacross teams and projects to ensure effective working and learning.Participate in arrangements for cross cover during periods of annual leave andsickness.Assist in the induction of new staff (as a buddy) and staff training as required,participate and be updated in the ongoing technology packages which are/andwill become available.Contributes and proposes changes to working practices for the CervicalScreening service.Maintain the strictest level of confidentiality at all times.Be conversant and comply with the organisations, policies and procedures.The Screening Officer will be expected to work on their own initiative withinappropriate occupational guidelines, referring to the Team Manager as necessary.Co-ordinate the provision of high quality, professional, responsive and flexibleadministrative support.Support the delivery of excellence to customers.Carry out any duties as agreed with the Team Manager, commensurate withthe grade of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education 5 GCSE or
• equivalent including Mathematics & English or equivalent
• experience.
• Experience of using Microsoft office systems including
• Word, Excel.
• Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience of using either a Customer Relationship.
• Management (CRM) system, or other IT systems as a key
• part of a day-to-day role.

Experience

Essential

• Customer case handling and administrative processing.
• Experience in PCS related or other key services where customers and achievement of defined SLAs are important - minimum 1 year.
• Knowledge of relevant administration systems.
• Excellent standard of customer interaction and verbal communication.
• Familiar with working in an office environment.
• Excellent communication skills including an excellent standard of written and spoken English.
• Ability to operate an IT and telephone system (with the
• appropriate training and support).
• Internal and external customer focus.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Advanced keyboard skills.
• Effective communication skills (oral & written).
• Ability to use initiative and work to demanding deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills, manage a number of tasks
• at any one time.

Desirable

• Able to organise own workload and prioritise.
• Ability to develop good communication links with management and staff at all levels across the organisation and other agencies.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Takes responsibility for both their individual performance and their contribution to team performance.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and common sense in relation to contact handling and resolution of open cases to the satisfaction of customers.
• Work well as part of a team and is responsive to the priorities and direction set by Team and Managers.
• Is willing to challenge and offer up constructive suggestions and feedback.
• Is willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction and operational SLAs are met.
• Deal with information in a discrete and confidential manner.
• Is self motivated and goal oriented.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education 5 GCSE or equivalent including Mathematics & English or equivalent experience. Experience of using Microsoft office systems including Word, Excel. Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience. Desirable Experience of using either a Customer Relationship. Management (CRM) system, or other IT systems as a key part of a day-to-day role. Experience Essential Customer case handling and administrative processing. Experience in PCS related or other key services where customers and achievement of defined SLAs are important - minimum 1 year. Knowledge of relevant administration systems. Excellent standard of customer interaction and verbal communication. Familiar with working in an office environment. Excellent communication skills including an excellent standard of written and spoken English. Ability to operate an IT and telephone system (with the appropriate training and support). Internal and external customer focus. Skills and Competencies Essential Advanced keyboard skills. Effective communication skills (oral & written). Ability to use initiative and work to demanding deadlines. Excellent organisational skills, manage a number of tasks at any one time. Desirable Able to organise own workload and prioritise. Ability to develop good communication links with management and staff at all levels across the organisation and other agencies. Other Requirements Essential Takes responsibility for both their individual performance and their contribution to team performance. Demonstrates a high level of initiative and common sense in relation to contact handling and resolution of open cases to the satisfaction of customers. Work well as part of a team and is responsive to the priorities and direction set by Team and Managers. Is willing to challenge and offer up constructive suggestions and feedback. Is willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction and operational SLAs are met. Deal with information in a discrete and confidential manner. Is self motivated and goal oriented.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Lister House, Unit B, Plaza 27

Gelderd Road

Leeds

LS27 7JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Lister House, Unit B, Plaza 27

Gelderd Road

Leeds

LS27 7JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join Kinver Ward at Bushey Fields Hospital. Kinver ward is a 16 bedded male acute mental health ward and 1 Place of safety bed.

The successful candidate will provide safe, effective and person-centred care to individuals experiencing a range of mental health needs.

You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care, manage clinical risks and support patients with their recovery goals. Working collaboratively with patients, carers and partner services, you will contribute to care planning, medication management, safeguarding and the maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment.

You will be expected to communicate effectively, maintain accurate clinical records and work in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and the NMC Code. The role may involve supporting junior staff and students, responding to clinical incidents and contributing to service improvement.

This opportunity is suitable for a newly qualified or experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality care and promoting dignity, choice, inclusion and recovery.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating safe, effective and person-centred nursing care for individuals with mental health needs.

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will:

• Manage an allocated caseload and act as named nurse for identified patients.
• Complete comprehensive mental health, physical health and risk assessments.
• Develop, review and evaluate collaborative care and recovery plans.
• Administer medication safely and monitor its effectiveness and potential side effects.
• Promote recovery, independence, dignity and involvement in care.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic clinical environment.
• Respond appropriately to changes in presentation, incidents and emergencies.
• Apply safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns promptly.
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Participate in handovers, ward rounds, clinical reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support the supervision and development of healthcare support workers, students and newly appointed staff.
• Work in accordance with the NMC Code, relevant legislation, Trust policies and professional standards.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and service development activities.

About us

We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate and person-centred mental health care. Our staff work together to create a supportive, inclusive and respectful environment where patients, carers and colleagues are valued.

As part of our organisation, you will be supported through a comprehensive induction, regular supervision, ongoing training and opportunities for professional development. We encourage staff to develop their clinical skills, contribute to service improvement and progress within their careers.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer access to a range of NHS benefits, including:

• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Occupational health and wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working options, where service needs allow
• Salary sacrifice and staff discount schemes

You will be joining a dedicated multidisciplinary team that is focused on delivering safe, effective and recovery-focused care.

Job summary

B5 Staff nurses - FRIAR WARD

We are looking for nurses who can work at a fast pace and are able to balance a number of tasks at any one time.Our patient group can be demanding and challenging but also really rewarding. There is a strong senior nurse team, who are there to help and support with every aspect of ward life. You will be confident with electronic systems and able to maintain quality records whilst also ensuring you are providing quality care. You will be expected to take part in MDTs, tribunals and be primary nurse, You will liaise with community partners and peers, social workers, care commissioners and family.If you believe you have what it takes to be part of a team who work hard everyday then please apply.

Main duties of the job

Principal Accountabilities

To assess patients well being and related needs, raising health concerns both physical and psychological to the teams.

To plan, deliver and evaluate programs of care, working collaboratively the patient whenever possible.

To monitor the well being of patients and contribute to protecting individuals whose health and well being is at risk in accordance with local policies eg observation policy, risk management policy.

To establish and maintain effective communication with the multi disciplinary team, service users and carers, about programs of care and routine and daily activities.

To maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the data protection act and professional code of conduct.

To involve service users, carers and relatives wherever feasible throughout episodes of care, offering choices at every opportunity.

Ensuring support workers are completing the ward tasks and are completing observations in line with expectations and policy.

Helping drive development and change to support care of the patients on the ward.

About us

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, following the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (covering Wolverhampton and Sandwell) and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country. We are a new trust who are dedicated to innovating the care of those within our services ensuring that we continue to learn and grow.

We are currently successfully combining resources, strategies and a talented workforce to enable us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving. We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

We look forward to meeting you and hopefully welcoming you into this new exciting and dynamic trust.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-9443-MH

Job locations

Hallam Street

Sandwell

West Brom

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, triangle of care.

To take an active part in developing knowledge ideas and to support evidence based practice.

To regularly take charge of the ward, taking responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of deputy/ward manager.

To delegate and supervise the work of junior team members as appropriate to level of ability.

To contribute to the development of junior members of staff and students, promoting an environment conducive to learning.

To provide the support workers with supervision.

To participate in regular management and supervision from ward manager/deputy ward manager.

To participate in regular individual performance reviews and development conversations about your goals and career aims.

To attend training courses that are mandatory, indicated in personal development plans or required by the needs of the service.

To work flexible shifts including Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays in accordance with service needs.

Job description Job responsibilities To contribute to quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, triangle of care. To take an active part in developing knowledge ideas and to support evidence based practice. To regularly take charge of the ward, taking responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of deputy/ward manager. To delegate and supervise the work of junior team members as appropriate to level of ability. To contribute to the development of junior members of staff and students, promoting an environment conducive to learning. To provide the support workers with supervision. To participate in regular management and supervision from ward manager/deputy ward manager. To participate in regular individual performance reviews and development conversations about your goals and career aims. To attend training courses that are mandatory, indicated in personal development plans or required by the needs of the service. To work flexible shifts including Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays in accordance with service needs.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• RMN/RLDN

Desirable

• has experience

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills

Person Specification Qualification Essential RMN/RLDN Desirable has experience Skills Essential oAbility to demonstrate good verbal and written communication 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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hallam Street

Sandwell

West Brom

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hallam Street

Sandwell

West Brom

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Come Join Our TeamatCheshunt Minor Injuries Unit

Emergency Nurse Practitioner/ Paramedic Care PractitionerPermanent post - Full Time - AfC Band 7Are you a qualified Nurse / Care Practitioner?Are you passionate about patient care?Are you looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive team??If the answer is YES... then we have an exciting, rare opportunity for a qualified Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner to join our small friendly well-established team.

*Proposed interview date : 28th September 2026*

Main duties of the job

The service is committed to providing high quality care to our service users and provides staff with an open, friendly, and supportive environment.

All our employees enjoy coming to work and benefit from being part of the team and are respected and recognised by the service users' positive feedback about the service.

We are a well-established forward-thinking and are proud that all our staff are Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.

Working with us:

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.We put our staff, our patients, their families, and carers at the centre of our vision.We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.

If you like the idea of this very rare opportunity then

APPLY NOW!!!!

About us

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Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

812-26-KW-CMIU-02

Job locations

Cheshunt Community Hospital, Minor Injuries Unit

King Arthur Court

Waltham Cross

EN8 8XN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide advanced levels of autonomous clinical practices to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients by acting within the parameters of approved pathways and Trust guidelines.
• The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of health care to patients within the Minor Injuries Service.
• To work towards fulfilling the expectations, core capabilities and competencies of an advanced nurse/ care practitioner. This will be achieved through workplace-based assessments in clinical practice, with a named clinical supervisor, and clinical supervision in own or similar service/speciality area
• The post holder will be expected to interpretate x-ray images and follow agreed treatment pathways and complete three yearly IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations).
• The candidate should have at least three years experience working in an accident and emergency department, urgent treatment center, walk in center or general practice, with a keen interest and/or experience in the assessment and treatment of minor injuries.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To demonstrate nursing expertise and clinical knowledge, in accordance with the NMC and act as a resource for the Trust.
• To demonstrate high levels of autonomy and advocacy.
• See JD for full description

Job description Job responsibilities To provide advanced levels of autonomous clinical practices to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and/or refer patients by acting within the parameters of approved pathways and Trust guidelines. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of health care to patients within the Minor Injuries Service. To work towards fulfilling the expectations, core capabilities and competencies of an advanced nurse/ care practitioner. This will be achieved through workplace-based assessments in clinical practice, with a named clinical supervisor, and clinical supervision in own or similar service/speciality area The post holder will be expected to interpretate x-ray images and follow agreed treatment pathways and complete three yearly IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations). The candidate should have at least three years experience working in an accident and emergency department, urgent treatment center, walk in center or general practice, with a keen interest and/or experience in the assessment and treatment of minor injuries. RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES To demonstrate nursing expertise and clinical knowledge, in accordance with the NMC and act as a resource for the Trust. To demonstrate high levels of autonomy and advocacy. See JD for full description

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse (NMC)/ Registered Paramedic (HCPC)
• oAutonomous Nurse/Care Practitioner Training. A33 , accredited university Minor Injuries Course or equivalent
• oIndependent non-medical prescriber
• oMentorship, teaching and assessing course or equivalent
• oTraining in safeguarding children and adults
• oUp to date with IRMER training
• oTraining in intermediate life support
• oInclusion and diversity training to include Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA

Desirable

• oEvidence in further x-ray interpretation training e.g. Red Dot study

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• oPost registration experience in A&E, UTC, MIU or equivalent
• oIs aware off and follows the professional codes; NMC / HCPC
• oGood knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• oGood knowledge of wound management and wound healing
• oKnowledge and experience in following clinical pathways and with the NICE guidelines.
• oHave knowledge and experience in medicines management
• oAbility to organize the swift flow of patients through the unit safely and effectively
• oIdentifies and manages potential risks and incidents
• oReports any faults and maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate persons
• oAbility to identify staff development needs and conduct peer reviews

Desirable

• oHas experience in managing complaints
• oAbility to manage the staff Rota and roster management
• oAble to monitor and training needs of peers and appraisal management

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oDemonstrates expert clinical decision-making skills in the assessment, examination and treatment or referral of patients attending the unit.
• oHas a good knowledge and is able to demonstrate good record management skills
• oHas the ability to work autonomously to meet individual care needs of patients from the age of 1 year old
• oProvide evidence of continuous personal and professional development
• oHave knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS
• oHas a high standard of written and computer skills e.g. word, excel and email
• oAbility to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds.
• oThe ability to work well within a small team.
• oHave good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children
• oAbility to recognize and report any safeguarding concerns that may be suspected in both children and adults

Desirable

• oHas Adastra experience or similar systems
• oHas experience with smartcard usage

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oHas a caring and professional approach to patients, relatives and colleagues
• oIs flexible, reliable and conforms to the uniform policy

Other Requirements

Essential

• oWillingness to uphold the Trust's and providers core values
• oEligible to live and work in the UK.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oRegistered Nurse (NMC)/ Registered Paramedic (HCPC) oAutonomous Nurse/Care Practitioner Training. A33 , accredited university Minor Injuries Course or equivalent oIndependent non-medical prescriber oMentorship, teaching and assessing course or equivalent oTraining in safeguarding children and adults oUp to date with IRMER training oTraining in intermediate life support oInclusion and diversity training to include Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA Desirable oEvidence in further x-ray interpretation training e.g. Red Dot study Experience and Knowledge Essential oPost registration experience in A&E, UTC, MIU or equivalent oIs aware off and follows the professional codes; NMC / HCPC oGood knowledge of anatomy and physiology oGood knowledge of wound management and wound healing oKnowledge and experience in following clinical pathways and with the NICE guidelines. oHave knowledge and experience in medicines management oAbility to organize the swift flow of patients through the unit safely and effectively oIdentifies and manages potential risks and incidents oReports any faults and maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate persons oAbility to identify staff development needs and conduct peer reviews Desirable oHas experience in managing complaints oAbility to manage the staff Rota and roster management oAble to monitor and training needs of peers and appraisal management Skills and Abilities Essential oDemonstrates expert clinical decision-making skills in the assessment, examination and treatment or referral of patients attending the unit. oHas a good knowledge and is able to demonstrate good record management skills oHas the ability to work autonomously to meet individual care needs of patients from the age of 1 year old oProvide evidence of continuous personal and professional development oHave knowledge of current professional matters in relation to nursing and the NHS oHas a high standard of written and computer skills e.g. word, excel and email oAbility to communicate effectively with patients from varied social and cultural backgrounds. oThe ability to work well within a small team. oHave good listening and verbal skills and able to communicate well with children oAbility to recognize and report any safeguarding concerns that may be suspected in both children and adults Desirable oHas Adastra experience or similar systems oHas experience with smartcard usage Personal Qualities Essential oHas a caring and professional approach to patients, relatives and colleagues oIs flexible, reliable and conforms to the uniform policy Other Requirements Essential oWillingness to uphold the Trust's and providers core values oEligible to live and work in the UK.

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Cheshunt Community Hospital, Minor Injuries Unit

King Arthur Court

Waltham Cross

EN8 8XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Cheshunt Community Hospital, Minor Injuries Unit

King Arthur Court

Waltham Cross

EN8 8XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for registered clinicians to become part of the Durham and Darlington CAMHS crisis team. The post is for band 6 clinicians who have a keen interest in children's mental health and are able to work in a fast paced but rewarding service. The post is to work as an autonomous clinician carrying out crisis assessments and being able to formulate plans for young people and their carers during times of distress.The crisis team is a 24 hour service that caters for children and young people up to the age of 18 living in the Durham and Darlington area and offers rapid assessment of mental health and emotional needs for children in crisis.

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the time of applying.

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

Main duties of the job

The main duties involve assessment of mental health and emotional needs of children who present in crisis. The clinician needs to be able to carry out a thorough risk assessment and be able to formulate safety plans with children and their carers during times of distress.

You will offer telephone support to children, young people, carers and other professionals who need advice and guidance around emotional distress.

You will provide short term interventions around risk management and monitoring of mental state with a view to maintaining young people safely in the community wherever possible.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Previous applicants do not need to re-apply

6 - 9 sessions (25 - 37.5 hours)

We wish to recruit an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join Amersham Vale Practice in Deptford, Lewisham.

We are a16,000 patient training practice based in the Waldron Health Centre, a modern, spacious facility in the heart of Deptford, North Lewisham. Deptford is a dynamic, diverse, culturally rich and rapidly changing neighbourhood with pockets of deprivation alongside new developments. We are situated directly opposite New Cross station and within walking distance of Deptford DLR, and Deptford station.

Our practice values kindness, approachability, friendliness and compassion, alongside high standards of clinical care. Our working environment is supportive and collaborative, with twice weekly tea breaks for all staff. We are a training practice and have a diverse clinical team including Advanced Nurse Practitioners and a Clinical Pharmacist. We very much work as a team and encourage and value everyone's contributions

We run a dedicated clinic for the homeless, and a service for drugs and alcohol addiction. We also have large numbers of students in our population and we have a close link with Goldsmiths University. We are committed to healthcare for all and to ensure everyone benefits we make special efforts to reach out to those patients who society disadvantages.

Main duties of the job

We are a Gold standard practice for the LGBTQ+ community

You will be part of the ANP team which includes 2 other ANPs.

We are diversifying the way we work. A significant part of the role involves managing our duty desk and triage service. The successful clinician will assess online requests, prioritise clinical need and decide the safest and most appropriate care for each patient. This may include remote or face-to-face management, signposting to other services or escalation to urgent or secondary care. The role requires confident independent decision making, safe prescribing, clear documentation, effective safety netting and appropriate use of available clinical pathways and specialist advice. You will have your own designated clinics to call patients or see them face to face to address more complex health needs and also conduct regular home visits.

You should be able to see all patients including children, adults and patients with mental health challenges

About us

We have regular staff activities which are full of education, fun, food, dance and parties including:

• Practice Away Days
• Christmas Parties
• Bowling
• And other great team building activities.

Not only the above; we also offer an excellent Employee Assistance Scheme which includes:

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Gym scheme

If you are interested in joining our team, please complete the online application form on NHS jobs. We looking forward to meeting you!

Job summary

The Maples Health Centre is looking for an experienced Nurse to join their welcoming and supportive team.

We are offering 18 hours over 3 days a week (Tuesday, weds Friday) but can be negotiable

Pay is negotiable depending on skills and experience.

We are a warm and friendly Practice and have a very well established and stable Nursing team. We can offer you competitive pay, free parking, NHS Pension, annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata),Sick Pay and a comprehensive induction as well as training and development opportunities. Uniform will be provided.

You will be working as a key part of our General Practice team to improve patient health outcomes and deliver high-quality care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have experience and certification in some or all of the below:

• Chronic Disease Management (such as diabetes and / or respiratory medicine)
• Cervical Smears
• Contraception
• Ear suction/syringe
• Wound care / Doppler
• Removal of Sutures
• Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Travel advice and injections
• Routine immunisation
• Childhood immunisations
• ECGs
• Health Promotions
• NHS health checks
• Regular clinical meetings

The Ideal Candidate should have following skills and qualifications:

• A relevant nursing degree or equivalent and at least 2 years post qualification experience in a General Practice setting;
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN;
• Fundamentals of Practice Nursing course (General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme) or equivalent experience or qualifications;
• Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, ECG recording, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, dressing and wound care
• Compassionate, empathetic approach and demonstrable kindness in all aspects of your work as well as valuing the dignity of our patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
• Knowledge and application of supporting long-term conditions.
• Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS.

About us

We are a busy practice based in Broxbourne with 12500 patients

We have a happy, stable team that consists of 5 GP partners , 3 Nurses, 2 minor illness nurses, and a HCA, who are all supported by an experienced and organised admin and front of house team. We are also an accreted Training practice hosting 5 trainee GPs.

We are supported by colleagues from Broxbourne Alliance our Primary Care Network with pharmacists, social prescribers, care coordinators first contact physio service. Menopause clinic, dementia clinic and a pain management Team.

We run extended hours on a Tuesday evening (6.30-8pm) and our nursing team provider sessions on a rota to cover this at the practice.

We use SystemOne as our clinical system using Ardens templates and also utilise Accurx and Footfall to support our processes.

We would be delighted to meet any interested candidates for an informal chat.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4660-26-0000

Job locations

The Maples Health Centre

Vancouver Road

Broxbourne

Hertfordshire

EN10 6FD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical practice

• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition.
• Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including using non-drug-based treatment methods, in line with national and local policies and practice needs.
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols.
• Work with patients in order to support 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 them to live healthily and apply principles of self-care.
• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations.
• Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for mental health as required.
• Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
• Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad.
• Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions.
• Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic and planned wound care, including compression bandaging.
• Working with the partners to meet QoF, ECF and IIF frameworks targets.
• Support the Practice with matters relating to infection control.
• Support the practice with any additional local or national service provision i.e., Smoking cessation, NHS Health checks, Covid vaccination
• Support the practice with any other tasks as deemed necessary

Communication

• Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to 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.
• Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
• Estimate and maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders.
• Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues.
• Participate in practice team meetings, delivering the nursing agenda.
• Produce written documents that evidence the contribution of the nursing team to the practice priorities.
• Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance 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 and others workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
• Deliver care as an individual and team according to NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care.
• Assess effectiveness of care delivery for the nursing team through peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation
• Lead on the maintenance of quality governance systems for the nursing team
• Implement and review the application of evidence-based practice in nursing.
• Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required.
• Lead the quality agenda in responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.
• Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care.
• Lead and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation.
• Lead in the management and review of patient complaints, and identify learning from clinical incidents and near-miss events utilising a structured framework (eg root-cause analysis)
• Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery.
• Assist in monitoring the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policies.
• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance.
• Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate.
• Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

Personal and people development

• Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model.
• Support the development of others in order to maximise staff potential.
• Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.
• Assist others to make realistic self-assessment of their knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency and actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of service.
• Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of GPN services to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of changes within the area of care and responsibility
• Participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards.
• Work as part of the nursing team in the planning and engagement of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives
• Promote the role of the nursing team in the provision of care

Team working

• Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient need.
• Prioritise own and others 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.
• Participate in the nursing team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care.
• Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the practice management team
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to review and action tasks sent to the practice nursing task group

Management of risk

• Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients.
• 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 the safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements.
• Act as a role model to support members of the nursing team to undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements.
• Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines.
• Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all
• Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

Utilising information

• Use technology and appropriate software packages as an aid to the 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.
• Understand the responsibility of self and others regarding the Freedom of Information Act

Learning and development

• Act as mentor for more junior staff and students, assessing competence against set standards.
• Disseminate learning and information to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (eg 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 Clinical practice Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition. Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including using non-drug-based treatment methods, in line with national and local policies and practice needs. Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols. Work with patients in order to support 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 them to live healthily and apply principles of self-care. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations. Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for mental health as required. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children. Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad. Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions. Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic and planned wound care, including compression bandaging. Working with the partners to meet QoF, ECF and IIF frameworks targets. Support the Practice with matters relating to infection control. Support the practice with any additional local or national service provision i.e., Smoking cessation, NHS Health checks, Covid vaccination Support the practice with any other tasks as deemed necessary Communication Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to 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. Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication. Estimate and maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders. Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues. Participate in practice team meetings, delivering the nursing agenda. Produce written documents that evidence the contribution of the nursing team to the practice priorities. Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance 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 and others workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Deliver care as an individual and team according to NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care. Assess effectiveness of care delivery for the nursing team through peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation Lead on the maintenance of quality governance systems for the nursing team Implement and review the application of evidence-based practice in nursing. Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required. Lead the quality agenda in responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate. Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care. Lead and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation. Lead in the management and review of patient complaints, and identify learning from clinical incidents and near-miss events utilising a structured framework (eg root-cause analysis) Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery. Assist in monitoring the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policies. Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance. Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate. Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice Personal and people development Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model. Support the development of others in order to maximise staff potential. Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice. Assist others to make realistic self-assessment of their knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency and actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of service. Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of GPN services to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority. Participate in the planning and implementation of changes within the area of care and responsibility Participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards. Work as part of the nursing team in the planning and engagement of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives Promote the role of the nursing team in the provision of care Team working Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient need. Prioritise own and others 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. Participate in the nursing team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care. Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the practice management team Work collaboratively with the nursing team to review and action tasks sent to the practice nursing task group Management of risk Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. 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 the safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements. Act as a role model to support members of the nursing team to undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements. Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines. Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice Utilising information Use technology and appropriate software packages as an aid to the 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. Understand the responsibility of self and others regarding the Freedom of Information Act Learning and development Act as mentor for more junior staff and students, assessing competence against set standards. Disseminate learning and information to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (eg 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant nursing degree or equivalent and at least 2 years post qualification experience in a General Practice setting;
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN;
• Fundamentals of Practice Nursing course
• General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme or equivalent experience or qualifications;
• Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, ECG recording, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, dressing and wound care

Desirable

• Chronic Disease Management such as diabetes and or respiratory medicine

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A relevant nursing degree or equivalent and at least 2 years post qualification experience in a General Practice setting; Current NMC registration with an active PIN; Fundamentals of Practice Nursing course General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme or equivalent experience or qualifications; Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, ECG recording, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, dressing and wound care Desirable Chronic Disease Management such as diabetes and or respiratory medicine

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

The Maples Health Centre

Address

The Maples Health Centre

Vancouver Road

Broxbourne

Hertfordshire

EN10 6FD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Maples Health Centre

Address

The Maples Health Centre

Vancouver Road

Broxbourne

Hertfordshire

EN10 6FD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

London Central & West UCC are looking for Emergency Care Practitioners to join our team at West Middlesex Urgent Treatment Centre. LCW are currently working in partnership with Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Trust to provide clinical care at the UTC.

We are looking for an ENP who wish to work part time, Night Shifts to join our skilled clinicians and build a career, not just a job. You should be either NMC or HCPC registered, with experience working in urgent care.

Main duties of the job

Working Pattern:

2 night shifts per week from 19:00 to 07:00, covering 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays.

As an ENP in the Urgent Treatment Centre, you will be part of the team delivering excellent care to one of the most diverse populations in Northwest London. You will be responsible for the autonomous clinical assessment, treatment and/or referral or giving advise as appropriate. You will be responsible for handling a wide case mix, supporting GPs and ANPs within the scope of a typical ENP at an Urgent Treatment Centre.

You will be working autonomously in a fast-paced environment and part of a multi-disciplinary team which is supportive and open. ENPs play a vital role in the shaping of our UTC services, and you will be part of a team which is encouraged to be innovative and shape patient flow and streamline efficiencies.

In exchange, we offer a generous benefits package and you can opt in/remain in the NHS pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance program, and flexible working opportunities.

About us

LCW is a clinically-led, social enterprise provider of integrated urgent and primary care services to the NHS. We provide services across North West, North Central and North East London. We are committed to constantly improving our services to meet the needs of our patients and do this by working collaboratively with system partners to innovate and develop robust and effective clinical pathways.

We put patients and commissioners first, not profits. For over 25 years, LCW has been supporting Londons health system by working in partnership with other care providers to deliver value for money, responsive urgent and unscheduled care, ensuring patients get the best possible care in the right place, at the right time.

Our staff make a real difference in the lives of local communities, join us to see for yourself.

Job summary

Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.

The Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a highly skilled specialist nurse who provides expert care, support and care coordination for patients undergoing investigation, treatment and follow-up for Head and Neck cancer. Acting as a key worker throughout the patient pathway, the post holder delivers holistic assessment, symptom management, psychological support and patient education, ensuring that patients and their families receive timely, personalised and compassionate care. The CNS works collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, coordinating investigations, treatment plans and MDT outcomes across local and regional cancer services, whilst supporting service development, governance and quality improvement activities. The role is integral to maintaining national cancer standards, improving patient experience and delivering excellent outcomes for patients across the Head and Neck cancer pathway.

Interviews will be held on 2nd October 2026.

Main duties of the job

The Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) provides expert nursing care and acts as the key worker for patients undergoing investigation, treatment and follow-up for Head and Neck cancer across both the ENT and Maxillofacial cancer pathways. The post holder will coordinate care throughout the patient journey, ensuring patients and their families receive high-quality, personalised and compassionate care from diagnosis through treatment, rehabilitation, survivorship and, where appropriate, end-of-life care.

The CNS will undertake Holistic Needs Assessments (HNAs), develop personalised care and support plans, provide specialist assessment, advice and symptom management, and coordinate complex cancer pathways to ensure timely access to investigations, treatment and follow-up in line with national standards. The post holder will attend and contribute to Head and Neck and Maxillofacial MDT meetings, coordinate MDT outcomes, provide nurse-led clinics and telephone consultations, support patients with tracheostomies, laryngectomies and other complex Head and Neck care needs, and act as an advocate for patients and families throughout their cancer journey. In addition, the role includes leading and contributing to education, service development, audit, research, governance and quality improvement activities to continually enhance patient experience, clinical outcomes and the delivery of high-quality Head and Neck cancer services

About us

We have a long and proud history of caring for generations of local people and can trace our roots all the way back to 1814 with the first hospital in Bolton - the Bolton Dispensary in the town centre.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust was formed in 2008 and, in 2011, we became an integrated provider with community health services joining the trust. Covering a catchment area that also incorporates parts of Bury, Wigan and Salford, we deliver hospital and community based services from the Royal Bolton Hospital in Farnworth and from 20 health centres across Bolton, to a catchment population of 310,000+ people.

The Royal Bolton Hospital is a major hub within Greater Manchester for women's and children's services and is the busiest single ambulance-receiving site in Greater Manchester. We're structured in four clinical divisions - Community Services, Families and Diagnostics, Medicine, and Surgery and are led by a Board of Directors. As an NHS Foundation Trust we're accountable to our members and have a Council of Governors to represent the views of patients, public, staff and partners.

Buildings, names and models of care have changed over the centuries, but one thing has remained constant and is prevalent among our 6,718 staff members: the enduring commitment to providing the best health and care for the people of Bolton.

Job summary

Are you interested in Research?

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a research-active organisation with a proven track-record in clinical research. We are committed to developing our research portfolio and to enable this we are strengthening our research infrastructure.

This role involves working cross-site at University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich and the successful candidate would be managed jointly between the Paediatric and R& D teams.

We are currently looking for a nurse with an interest in Children's research to be part of our team in Children's Services to coordinate the multiple research studies that we have enrolled in alongside the Consultant with an interest in research and the research department.

You will be a part of a friendly, passionate and supportive Research and Development team working together to support the delivery of NIHR portfolio studies and Commercial research studies. It is important that the applicant is self-motivated and has a keen interest in clinical research. Prior experience of working in paediatrics is essential for this role but having research experience is desirable.

Main duties of the job

The role involves working closely alongside the multi-disciplinary team and the research participants and their families. Central to the role is recruitment- undertaking all aspects of a clinical research trial including screening and assessing patient eligibility for the trial, obtaining informed consent, carrying out study procedures, entering study data, undertaking study follow ups in accordance with study protocol. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research.

About us

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

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

Job summary

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a band 5 nurse who is a dynamic individual with excellent clinical skills and ED experience that would like to enhance their skills and progress to Band 6.

You will start on band 5 until your competencies have been completed where you will progress to band 6.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would take charge in the busy ED on a shift by shift basis under direct supervision of a band 6 and 7 nurse in addition to this will be provided with trainee band 6 competency document which will need to be completed before officially being employed as a band 6 nurse.

As a Trainee Band 6 nurse under supervision you will be responsible for the day to day flow of the department by ensuring the standards of care are met for children and their family / carers whilst in the emergency department, including delegation and deployment of the nursing team in the absence of a band 7.

Within this role you will be employed and paid as a band 5 nurse until you have completed all band 6 competencies* (Please see additional information)

About us

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

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

Job summary

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

There are two posts available within this recruitment.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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

Reference number

919-CA-306723-EXT

Job locations

Bristol or Totnes

Bristol / Totnes

BS1 6EH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

SURVEILLANCE

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

PARTNERSHIP WORKING

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

RESEARCH, TEACHING AND TRAINING

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

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

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

OTHER DUTIES

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

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

COMMUNICATION AND KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

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

Essentialrolecriteria :

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Ability to analyse, interpret and relay information accurately

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

• An awareness of Quality and Governance frameworks

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

• Evidence of ongoing CPD and committed to self-development

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

Desirablerolecriteria:

• Experience of building and developing effective stakeholder relationships

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

• Experience of risk management and associated reporting

• Knowledge of the principles of health protection

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

Selection ProcessDetails

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

Stage 1: Application &Sift

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

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

• 1,500 word Supporting Statement

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

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

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

Longlisting:

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

• Meets all essential criteria

• Meets some essential criteria

• Meets no essential criteria

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

Shortlisting:

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

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

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

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

Feedback will not be provided at this stage

Stage 2: Interview

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

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

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

Interviews dates to be confirmed

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

Eligibility Criteria - External

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

Location - Bristol or Totnes Supporting Hub

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

Security Clearance Level Requirement

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

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

Salary Information

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Application form and Supporting Statement

Essential

• Application form and Supporting Statement

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Questions on experience, knowledge and skills

Presentation

Essential

• Presentation

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Bristol or Totnes

Bristol / Totnes

BS1 6EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Bristol or Totnes

Bristol / Totnes

BS1 6EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find out more and search live jobs.

Job summary

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

You will...

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

Work Pattern

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

About us

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

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-8075076-SL-A

Job locations

Henderson Rehab Unit

Grace Care Centre Whitebridge Gardens

Thornbury

BS35 2FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Henderson Rehab Unit

Grace Care Centre Whitebridge Gardens

Thornbury

BS35 2FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Henderson Rehab Unit

Grace Care Centre Whitebridge Gardens

Thornbury

BS35 2FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

About us

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

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

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

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.