Job summary

The Pharmacy Automation Coordinator will play a key role in the management, maintenance, and optimisation of automated systems within the Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Pharmacy Department and wards.

This role will oversee the efficient operation of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), robotic dispensing systems, and the Aerocom pneumatic tube system, ensuring seamless medication storage, dispensing, and distribution across the hospital.

Working closely with Pharmacy, IT, and clinical teams, you will support system improvements, training, troubleshooting, and compliance with regulatory standards to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.

The role involves investigating automation incidents, ensuring robust governance, accurate supply of medicines and continuous improvement. Whilst maintaining high professional standards in line with legal, professional, and organisational requirements.

As a line manager you will lead, supervise and support a team of Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants and Porters within distribution, taking responsibility for recruitment, induction, appraisals, rota planning and managing performance and attendance to deliver a high quality, patient focused service.

Main duties of the job

Maintain distribution SOPs, specifically those associated with automation. Ensuring the SOPs and policies align with Trust objectives, national guidance, and regulatory standards.

Create and manage distribution staff rotas and keep HealthRoster records up to date (leave, sickness, etc.).

Coordinate day-to-day distribution workflow with the Pharmacy Procurement, Homecare and Distribution Lead Technician and Procurement and Distribution Senior Technician.

Provide professional leadership, and training on automation to the wider pharmacy team.

Use effective communication to allocate tasks, resolve queries and influence to support a safe, efficient team environment.

Ensure continuous service development and optimisation of intelligent storage systems within the Trust, through completion of audits and review of governance

Be the main link between Pharmacy, ICT and suppliers for the role out of new automation devices and software.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year Inclusive per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-CCS-8204802

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Combined Values

Essential

• Combined Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent qualification supported by Pharmacy work experience.
• GPh.C. registered Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

• Educational Supervisor
• Leadership qualification, Management certificate or proven relevant experience
• Accredited checking technician (ACPT)

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Dispensing and Distribution stock control systems
• Proven experience in training and assessment of junior staff
• Relevant Hospital pharmacy experience as a qualified Technician.
• Operation of Automated Dispensing Robot & Intelligent Storage Systems

Desirable

• Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
• EPIC Computer system including Electronic Prescribing

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Problem and decision-making skills
• Methodical approach to work and good attention to detail
• Computer skills including Power Point, Excel
• Adaptable and able to respond to changing demands
• Ability to function calmly and efficiently when under pressure

Desirable

• Patient focused and sensitive to patient needs
• Good patient counselling skills & proficient in providing advice to patients/parents

Person Specification Combined Values Essential Combined Values Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent qualification supported by Pharmacy work experience. GPh.C. registered Pharmacy Technician Desirable Educational Supervisor Leadership qualification, Management certificate or proven relevant experience Accredited checking technician (ACPT) Experience/Knowledge Essential Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Dispensing and Distribution stock control systems Proven experience in training and assessment of junior staff Relevant Hospital pharmacy experience as a qualified Technician. Operation of Automated Dispensing Robot & Intelligent Storage Systems Desirable Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics EPIC Computer system including Electronic Prescribing Skills/Abilities Essential Problem and decision-making skills Methodical approach to work and good attention to detail Computer skills including Power Point, Excel Adaptable and able to respond to changing demands Ability to function calmly and efficiently when under pressure Desirable Patient focused and sensitive to patient needs Good patient counselling skills & proficient in providing advice to patients/parents

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

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing?

Dorset HealthCare is looking for a compassionate and motivated ARRS Assistant Practitioner to join our Primary Care Mental Health Team within The Vale Primary Care Network. This is a part time position for 22.5 hours a week to spread across 4-5 days flexibly between face to face and remote appointments.

Working alongside Mental Health Practitioners and partner organisations, you will support people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties through assessment, brief interventions, health promotion, and community-based support. You will help individuals build confidence, improve wellbeing, access local services, and achieve meaningful recovery goals. We are looking for someone who has the ability to work autonomously in a range of settings.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, make a real difference in local communities, and contribute to innovative, patient-centred care. If you have experience supporting people with mental health needs, excellent communication skills, and a genuine commitment to recovery-focused practice please do apply.

Please note that applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately not eligible for this position.

Main duties of the job

As an ARRS Assistant Practitioner, you will support individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and achieve personal recovery goals. Working within a multidisciplinary Primary Care team, you will deliver brief interventions, provide psychoeducation, promote self-management techniques, and support lifestyle changes that enhance mental and physical health. You will help people access community resources, social support networks, voluntary sector services, and wellbeing activities that reduce isolation and encourage independence. The role involves developing positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers, undertaking brief assessments, maintaining accurate records, and working collaboratively with GPs, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescribers, and partner organisations. Playing a key role in promoting recovery, social inclusion, and compassionate community-based care while ensuring services are person-centred, accessible, and responsive to local needs.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£17,035 to £18,694 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-M274.26

Job locations

Tha Vale PCN

Abbey View Medical Centre, Salisbury Rd

Shaftesbury

SP7 8DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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

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

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, equivalent, or willingness to work towards achieving this
• Working knowledge, focussing on recovery of people mental health difficulties to a diploma level or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Commitment to undertake Continuing Personal Development

Desirable

• Basic level of knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Recent experience of working in mental health services with this client group
• Genuine interest and motivation to work with people experiencing mental health issues
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
• Ability to acknowledge and promote diversity, ensuring anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
• Ability to act calmly in emergency situations and respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour
• Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised in a range of settings

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with emotional distress
• Experience of supporting socially isolated people

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / RESOURCES

Essential

• Experience of electronic patient / service user record systems, data entry and reporting
• Written communication skills to enable completion of records

Desirable

• An understanding of the Mental Health services
• Awareness of local services and the ability to promote close working relationships with outside agencies

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
• Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, equivalent, or willingness to work towards achieving this Working knowledge, focussing on recovery of people mental health difficulties to a diploma level or equivalent demonstrable experience Commitment to undertake Continuing Personal Development Desirable Basic level of knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Recent experience of working in mental health services with this client group Genuine interest and motivation to work with people experiencing mental health issues Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers Ability to acknowledge and promote diversity, ensuring anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities Ability to act calmly in emergency situations and respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised in a range of settings Desirable Experience of dealing with emotional distress Experience of supporting socially isolated people INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / RESOURCES Essential Experience of electronic patient / service user record systems, data entry and reporting Written communication skills to enable completion of records Desirable An understanding of the Mental Health services Awareness of local services and the ability to promote close working relationships with outside agencies ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively. Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tha Vale PCN

Abbey View Medical Centre, Salisbury Rd

Shaftesbury

SP7 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tha Vale PCN

Abbey View Medical Centre, Salisbury Rd

Shaftesbury

SP7 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Community Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Specialist Palliative Care provides expert advice, assessment and support for patients with advanced, progressive and life-limiting illnesses in the community. The postholder works autonomously within a specialist multidisciplinary team and closely with the Consultant in Palliative Medicine to support complex clinical situations. The role is primarily advisory and includes specialist assessment, complex symptom management, advance and end-of-life care planning, education and care coordination.

As part of the specialist palliative care multidisciplinary team, the CNS provides expert clinical assessment, advice, education and care coordination. The postholder works closely with GPs, community nurses, hospices, hospitals, social care and other professionals to support personalised and responsive care.

The post will be based with the Community CNS Specialist Palliative Care Team in the west of the county. While the primary base is in the west, the postholder will be expected to work across the whole service as required to meet service needs, supporting colleagues and patients across other areas and ensuring continuity and equitable access to specialist palliative care.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist nursing assessment, advice and support for patients with complex palliative and end-of-life needs, working with families and the multidisciplinary team.

• Undertake holistic assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Provide specialist advice on symptom management, including pain, breathlessness, nausea, anxiety and agitation.
• Support advance care planning, treatment escalation and care preference discussions.
• Provide specialist advice during the last days and hours of life.
• Support community teams to enable patients to remain at home where appropriate.
• Recognise deterioration and ensure appropriate escalation.
• Act as an expert resource for community teams, GPs, care homes, patients and carers.
• Work with hospices, hospitals, primary care, social services and voluntary organisations to promote continuity of care.
• Advocate for patients and families, respecting their wishes, dignity, privacy and individual needs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.
• Contribute to governance, risk management, audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Provide education, supervision and clinical support to healthcare professionals.
• Work with the Consultant in Palliative Medicine and MDT on complex cases and escalation.
• Contribute to operational management, workforce planning and supervision of nursing staff.
• Maintain professional competence and continuing professional development

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8226094

Job locations

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
• Postgraduate qualification in Specialist Palliative Care (Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent) or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe.
• Degree in Nursing or a health-related subject, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Advanced communication skills training.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to specialist palliative and end of life care.
• Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification (or willingness to achieve in line with NMC requirements).

Desirable

• Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300).
• Advanced Clinical Assessment qualification.
• Leadership or Management qualification.
• Teaching or Education qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of pain and complex symptom assessment and management.
• Knowledge of national policy, guidance and standards relating to palliative and end of life care, including NICE guidance, the Ambitions Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care and CQC standards.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist palliative and end of life care.
• Knowledge of advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and end of life decision-making.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and mental capacity legislation.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management.
• Understanding of audit and service evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working across health and social care.
• Significant post-registration experience.
• Substantial experience working within specialist palliative and end of life care.
• Experience of managing patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Experience of working autonomously and making complex clinical decisions.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of teaching and supporting the learning and development of healthcare professionals.
• Experience of clinical supervision, mentorship or supporting staff development.
• Experience of participating in audit, service evaluation or quality improvement projects.

Desirable

• Experience of line management or day-to-day supervision of staff
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of change management principles.
• Understanding of NHS operational and performance frameworks.
• Experience of service development or implementing change.
• Experience of Non-Medical Prescribing.
• Experience of working across acute, community and hospice settings.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to undertake sensitive and complex conversations.
• Highly developed assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage a complex and unpredictable clinical workload.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates compassionate, inclusive and collaborative leadership.
• Ability to influence and support practice across professional groups.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Competent in the use of electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical information to support decision-making.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Desirable

• Demonstrates the Trust's values and behaviours.
• Compassionate, caring and patient-centred.
• Professional, approachable and resilient
• Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs.
• Motivated with a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Able to work effectively in emotionally demanding situations.
• Acts with integrity, accountability and professionalism.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel across Trust sites and community settings as required.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
• Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle where required for community working.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration Postgraduate qualification in Specialist Palliative Care (Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent) or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe. Degree in Nursing or a health-related subject, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Advanced communication skills training. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to specialist palliative and end of life care. Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification (or willingness to achieve in line with NMC requirements). Desirable Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300). Advanced Clinical Assessment qualification. Leadership or Management qualification. Teaching or Education qualification. Knowledge and Experience Essential Advanced knowledge of pain and complex symptom assessment and management. Knowledge of national policy, guidance and standards relating to palliative and end of life care, including NICE guidance, the Ambitions Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care and CQC standards. Extensive knowledge of specialist palliative and end of life care. Knowledge of advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and end of life decision-making. Understanding of safeguarding adults and mental capacity legislation. Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management. Understanding of audit and service evaluation methodologies. Knowledge of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working across health and social care. Significant post-registration experience. Substantial experience working within specialist palliative and end of life care. Experience of managing patients with complex palliative care needs. Experience of working autonomously and making complex clinical decisions. Experience of multidisciplinary team working across organisational boundaries. Experience of teaching and supporting the learning and development of healthcare professionals. Experience of clinical supervision, mentorship or supporting staff development. Experience of participating in audit, service evaluation or quality improvement projects. Desirable Experience of line management or day-to-day supervision of staff Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies. Knowledge of change management principles. Understanding of NHS operational and performance frameworks. Experience of service development or implementing change. Experience of Non-Medical Prescribing. Experience of working across acute, community and hospice settings. Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to undertake sensitive and complex conversations. Highly developed assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills Ability to manage a complex and unpredictable clinical workload. Ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates compassionate, inclusive and collaborative leadership. Ability to influence and support practice across professional groups. Effective organisational and time management skills. Competent in the use of electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical information to support decision-making. Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement. Desirable Demonstrates the Trust's values and behaviours. Compassionate, caring and patient-centred. Professional, approachable and resilient Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs. Motivated with a commitment to lifelong learning. Able to work effectively in emotionally demanding situations. Acts with integrity, accountability and professionalism. Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. Other Requirements Essential Ability to travel across Trust sites and community settings as required. Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service. Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. Desirable Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle where required for community working.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team throughout the Homerton supporting temporary staffing requests. They will use their professional skill set and calming influence to identify and support patients presenting with mental health needs, supporting the implementation and engagement of care plans.

The RMN will be part of the multi-disciplinary team providing care to patients who present to the Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation trust.

***Vacancy closing date is indicative only and it may close early without notice when sufficient applications have been received***

Interviews will take place on the 23th Sep 2026.

Main duties of the job

• Be able to support patients presenting with mental health needs, on a shift-to-shift basis, supporting the implementation and engagement of care plans ensuring the delivery of high quality and safe care.

• Be able to use their specialist knowledge and skill set, to identify and detail deterioration / improvements and fluctuations in patient's mental health and escalate to the relevant teams where there are significant risks.

• To engage directly with patients in a holistic manner and determine any clinical, environmental, and social needs.

• Assist in the management of clinical emergencies under the direction of the nurse in charge.

• To be part of the multi-disciplinary team, working alongside, providing care to patients that present with physical needs.

• Deliver excellent patient care through continuous review of evidence based clinical standards.

• Contribute to policy, standards, and development of specialist care delivery strategies.

• Be an excellent communicator. Maintain effective communication between teams.

• Act as a resource providing clinical information for other areas.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job summary

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Every day, thousands of people contact our NHS 999 service in moments of urgent need. Behind every call, skilled clinicians are making critical decisions - ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

We're looking for experienced and compassionate Paramedics and Nurses to join our clinical team within the Integrated Contact Centre (ICC) as 999 - Clinical Advisors. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role at the heart of urgent and emergency care.

As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Monitor live 999 calls handled by Emergency Call Takers (ECTs)
• Provide clinical oversight to ensure safe and appropriate patient outcomes
• Use your expertise to make real-time, dynamic clinical assessments
• Apply evidence-based decision-making supported by advanced clinical software

This role offers a rare chance to use your clinical judgement in a fast-paced environment where your decisions directly impact patient safety and the effective flow of urgent care services across the NHS.

If you're looking for a role where your experience truly makes an impact--this is it.

Please note that courses are scheduled to run monthly from November 2026.

Main duties of the job

1. Work within a team as an autonomous practitioner, providing high-quality clinical telephone triage using decision-support systems
2. Assess incoming symptom-based calls and determine urgency and priority.
3. Provide evidence-based clinical advice and support onward referral within the NHS.
4. Communicate clinical information verbally and via technical links effectively with healthcare partners to ensure seamless care.
5. Contribute to achieving national ambulance standards and local performance targets.
6. Participate in team meetings and work with managers to maintain strong performance.
7. Engage in monthly call audits and ongoing self-reflection.

About us

At South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), every role contributes to helping people when they need us most. Whether delivering frontline care, supporting our Emergency Operations Centres, or working in corporate and support services, your work makes a meaningful difference every day.

Our values ofCaring, Professional and Honestguide everything we do. We care for our patients, communities and each other, act professionally with pride and a commitment to excellence, and work honestly, building trust through openness, integrity and respect.

We offer a range of learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support, flexible working where service needs allow, membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, and a variety of staff benefits. We also work in partnership with our recognised trade unions,Unison, Unite GMB and RCN, which provide members with workplace support, representation and advice.

SCAS is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are valued for who they are, and have opportunities to grow and succeed.

Join SCAS and help us deliver exceptional care when it matters most.

Job summary

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Every day, thousands of people contact our NHS 999 service in moments of urgent need. Behind every call, skilled clinicians are making critical decisions - ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

We're looking for experienced and compassionate Paramedics and Nurses to join our clinical team within the Integrated Contact Centre (ICC) as 999 - Clinical Advisors. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role at the heart of urgent and emergency care.

As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Monitor live 999 calls handled by Emergency Call Takers (ECTs)
• Provide clinical oversight to ensure safe and appropriate patient outcomes
• Use your expertise to make real-time, dynamic clinical assessments
• Apply evidence-based decision-making supported by advanced clinical software

This role offers a rare chance to use your clinical judgement in a fast-paced environment where your decisions directly impact patient safety and the effective flow of urgent care services across the NHS.

If you're looking for a role where your experience truly makes an impact--this is it.

Please note that courses are scheduled to run monthly from November 2026.

Main duties of the job

1. Work within a team as an autonomous practitioner, providing high-quality clinical telephone triage using decision-support systems
2. Assess incoming symptom-based calls and determine urgency and priority.
3. Provide evidence-based clinical advice and support onward referral within the NHS.
4. Communicate clinical information verbally and via technical links effectively with healthcare partners to ensure seamless care.
5. Contribute to achieving national ambulance standards and local performance targets.
6. Participate in team meetings and work with managers to maintain strong performance.
7. Engage in monthly call audits and ongoing self-reflection.

About us

At South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), every role contributes to helping people when they need us most. Whether delivering frontline care, supporting our Emergency Operations Centres, or working in corporate and support services, your work makes a meaningful difference every day.

Our values ofCaring, Professional and Honestguide everything we do. We care for our patients, communities and each other, act professionally with pride and a commitment to excellence, and work honestly, building trust through openness, integrity and respect.

We offer a range of learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support, flexible working where service needs allow, membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, and a variety of staff benefits. We also work in partnership with our recognised trade unions,Unison, Unite GMB and RCN, which provide members with workplace support, representation and advice.

SCAS is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are valued for who they are, and have opportunities to grow and succeed.

Join SCAS and help us deliver exceptional care when it matters most.

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse-Urgent Treatment Centre who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

This post will require a registered nurse from a back ground of adult or children's to work in the Urgent Treatment Centre in the Lister Hospital.

This department cares for minor injury and minor illness. The successful candidate will be working along Emergency Nurse Practitioners / Advanced Nurse Practitioners / GP and Emergency Medical Technicians.

The main responsibility of the role will be to triage patients. You will be expected to identify the presenting presentation from patients and stream to the appropriate clinician to see and treat the diagnosis.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us

Main duties of the job

On a day-to-day basis this role aims to ensure that the overall co-ordination of demand on urgent and emergency care services is effectively managed across the service.

The key role is to assist the Emergency Nurse Practitioners and GPs in maintaining a safe environment, delivering a high standard of care, and maintaining the well-being and dignity of patients, both adult and children. This will involve real time monitoring of demand and capacity, which will therefore enable the appropriate and efficient streaming of patients to the most appropriate services.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated, innovative and experienced Nursing Head of Service to join the divisional leadership team of the Children's Community Nursing within the Community Care division.

The Clinical Head of Service will demonstrate strong professional clinical leadership and provide specialist clinical advice across the services within their portfolio. Acting in support of the Divisional and Deputy Divisional AHP/Nurse Directors, the post holder will be a member of the divisional leadership team and work as a triumvirate with the other AHP Clinical Heads of Service and the Operational Head of Service.

The post holder will support the Divisional and Deputy Divisional AHP/Nurse Directors to continually improve equitable patient care, experience, access and outcomes and assist with the implementation of national and Trust initiatives working closely with the other Heads of Service.

The postholder will play a key role in developing the service to meet the population's needs at locality and regional level and will have a service development portfolio and clinical leadership role. They will ensure services provide safe, effective, personalised and evidence-based clinical interventions and holistic care.

Main duties of the job

Work with the divisional management team and Heads of Service to provide professional and clinical leadership to the Division, ensuring that a framework is in place to ensure that all clinical staff are appropriately managed and are clinically and professionally developed so that they are, therefore, efficient, effective, engaged and highly motivated.Responsible, with the leadership team, for the oversight of quality governance within the division and provide robust assurance to demonstrate safe, effective care is delivered.In partnership with the relevant clinical executive director and the clinical divisional leadership team and other clinical Heads of Services, lead and implement the Trust's clinical priorities and strategies ensuring clinical staff are engaged and connected to the objectives and plans.Support the clinical lead to supervise clinical areas requiring special management measures or additional support to ensure that patient safety is maintained, and improvement objectives are met.Lead and promote an open learning culture which facilitates speaking up and listening up.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year Per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

150-KB2925-CC-A

Job locations

Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

OperationalIn conjunction with the Divisional and Deputy Nursing Director, support the line management of Nurses working in the service within their locality including performance and professional standards management.Ensure a consistent approach is taken, so that all clinical staff comply with Trust-wide policies and procedures.

Continuous improvementEnsure clinical staff within the services are trained to an appropriate level in Quality Improvement and are confident and competent to use QI methodology, tools and resources.Encourage a culture of innovation, welcoming ideas for improvement, and supporting clinicians with taking forward change, ensuring it is data-driven, responds to the patient voice and leads to improved outcomes for patients, efficiency and productivity.Support the development of a data led approach to improvement and evaluation. Contribute to the collation and use of clinical data and be involved in subsequent improvements required, relating to outcome/quality/performance indicators.Lead on research for the services in their portfolio, encouraging and supporting the development of programmes of research ensuring a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional approach and working closely with the Trusts research team.Responsible for ensuring that Divisional clinical staff understand and effectively respond to identified trends from complaints, and patient feedback, ensuring that opportunities to learn are maximised.Ensure systems are in place that support the delivery of action plans, embedding learning into practice and sharing learning and improvement.To undertake special projects, which develop the understanding and knowledge of clinical nursing practice.

People and professional leadershipTo provide line management to staff within the Divisional team as required.To provide professional leadership and support to the staff employed within the Division and advise on all professional and clinical management matters, acting as a point of escalation for issues of concern.To work closely with the Education team and take responsibility and accountability for developing and implementing professional competencies in specific areas of practice as service requirements and change in workforce profile dictates.To work with the leadership team on the development, implementation and evaluation of workforce requirements and support the recruitment and retention, training and development of staff.To proactively manage matters relating to poor capability or poor performance ensuring that Trust performance management systems are adhered to.To maintain an analytical knowledge and awareness of local and national health care issues, such as NICE Guidance, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and the Care Quality Commission.

Patient Care, Quality and GovernanceRespond to issues, complaints and feedback through systems and staff to resolve issues promptly and locally, including liaison with patients and relatives as needed, dealing with difficult issues sensitively.Ensuring that patient and public involvement is integral to the planning, development and delivery of clinical services. Work closely with representative groups to gain feedback on service delivery issues which can be used to inform improvement.Lead and support relevant staff in the investigation and action planning into clinical incidents, ensuring learning is shared and embedded.Work with the Heads of Service to be accountable for the implementation and monitoring of actions from governance, quality and safety group that relate to the clinical area within the span of responsibility.

Provide clinical leadership to governance meetings, either as a chair or member as required.To lead programmes of work to demonstrate improvements in practice and ensure that patients can have confidence in the services, actively seeking the views of patients and public.To ensure robust systems, monitoring and follow-up action is in place regarding infection, prevention and control.To implement the Trusts Risk Management Strategy, proactively identifying, recording and managing clinical risk.To ensure Health and Safety standards are adhered to within the Division and staff are appropriately trained to enable them to undertake their duties safely and without unnecessary risk.Present highly complex information to large groups of staff or members of the public, this may include reconciling conflicting views where there are significant barriers to acceptance or understanding.

PerformanceWithin the triumvirate support the management of the performance of services, including developing plans to mitigate risks and taking remedial action, supporting clinicians to make changes as required to pathways, access and ways of working to improve.

Finance & resourcesTo ensure optimum use of resources establishing and maintaining effective processes to ensure financial control/balance to deliver the service and professional objectives in line with commissioned activity, budgeted income and financial frameworks.With the Heads of Service, ensure bank and agency spend is within the agreed control limits, appropriate authorisation of exceptions to maintain patient safety and safe, cost-effective rostering.

PartnershipUtilising own clinical expertise and experience work in partnership with the patient, their relatives, and clinical teams within own division and across other divisions in the development of care pathways to provide assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality seamless care.To engage and work collaboratively with patients and with other stakeholder groups (for example, neighbourhood forums, expert patient groups and local authority consultative forums) to improve the patient experience, and to ensure appropriate advice, guidance, or ancillary services are provided to patients, relatives, or carers.Represent the Trust with partner organisations and work closely with them to institute integrated working in the best interest of patient care.Establish excellent communication with professional/clinical leads within the Trust and in partner organisations.To act as a key conduit for dissemination of information from the leadership team to clinical staff and vice versa.Work in collaboration with colleagues to challenge behaviours that undermine equality and diversity, privacy and dignity adhering to the Human Rights Act, Trust policies and other relevant local and national policy.

Corporate dutiesHave an understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 with respect to Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response (EPRR) and lead on implementation of the division's obligations under the Act.Ensure that business continuity plans (BCPs) are developed and regularly tested for all areas within the division in collaboration with the Emergency Planning Manager.Ensure systems and processes are in place to deliver accurate timely statutory information requirements including the Trust Data Protection Policy and Freedom of Information Act.Ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are embedded into the core business of the Division in line with the corporate framework; including governance arrangements, planning processes, and ensuring this is embedded within the ongoing policy and service development processes.To prepare, develop and write business cases, bids, and information papers as required.Undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.Annually agree appropriate personal objectives and a personal development plan with the Chief Nurses team, in line with Trust objectives.Responsible for ensuring identified training and development is undertaken appropriate to the potholder's role.

This newly created post is the result of an organisational redesign focused on improving the clinical voice within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. The Children's Community Nursing portfolio encompasses the Children's Community Nursing, Special School Nursing and Children's Continence teams in West Sussex and Brighton and Hove, the Residential School Nursing Team and Respite unit at Chailey Heritage Foundation.

Job description Job responsibilities OperationalIn conjunction with the Divisional and Deputy Nursing Director, support the line management of Nurses working in the service within their locality including performance and professional standards management.Ensure a consistent approach is taken, so that all clinical staff comply with Trust-wide policies and procedures. Continuous improvementEnsure clinical staff within the services are trained to an appropriate level in Quality Improvement and are confident and competent to use QI methodology, tools and resources.Encourage a culture of innovation, welcoming ideas for improvement, and supporting clinicians with taking forward change, ensuring it is data-driven, responds to the patient voice and leads to improved outcomes for patients, efficiency and productivity.Support the development of a data led approach to improvement and evaluation. Contribute to the collation and use of clinical data and be involved in subsequent improvements required, relating to outcome/quality/performance indicators.Lead on research for the services in their portfolio, encouraging and supporting the development of programmes of research ensuring a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional approach and working closely with the Trusts research team.Responsible for ensuring that Divisional clinical staff understand and effectively respond to identified trends from complaints, and patient feedback, ensuring that opportunities to learn are maximised.Ensure systems are in place that support the delivery of action plans, embedding learning into practice and sharing learning and improvement.To undertake special projects, which develop the understanding and knowledge of clinical nursing practice. People and professional leadershipTo provide line management to staff within the Divisional team as required.To provide professional leadership and support to the staff employed within the Division and advise on all professional and clinical management matters, acting as a point of escalation for issues of concern.To work closely with the Education team and take responsibility and accountability for developing and implementing professional competencies in specific areas of practice as service requirements and change in workforce profile dictates.To work with the leadership team on the development, implementation and evaluation of workforce requirements and support the recruitment and retention, training and development of staff.To proactively manage matters relating to poor capability or poor performance ensuring that Trust performance management systems are adhered to.To maintain an analytical knowledge and awareness of local and national health care issues, such as NICE Guidance, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and the Care Quality Commission. Patient Care, Quality and GovernanceRespond to issues, complaints and feedback through systems and staff to resolve issues promptly and locally, including liaison with patients and relatives as needed, dealing with difficult issues sensitively.Ensuring that patient and public involvement is integral to the planning, development and delivery of clinical services. Work closely with representative groups to gain feedback on service delivery issues which can be used to inform improvement.Lead and support relevant staff in the investigation and action planning into clinical incidents, ensuring learning is shared and embedded.Work with the Heads of Service to be accountable for the implementation and monitoring of actions from governance, quality and safety group that relate to the clinical area within the span of responsibility. Provide clinical leadership to governance meetings, either as a chair or member as required.To lead programmes of work to demonstrate improvements in practice and ensure that patients can have confidence in the services, actively seeking the views of patients and public.To ensure robust systems, monitoring and follow-up action is in place regarding infection, prevention and control.To implement the Trusts Risk Management Strategy, proactively identifying, recording and managing clinical risk.To ensure Health and Safety standards are adhered to within the Division and staff are appropriately trained to enable them to undertake their duties safely and without unnecessary risk.Present highly complex information to large groups of staff or members of the public, this may include reconciling conflicting views where there are significant barriers to acceptance or understanding. PerformanceWithin the triumvirate support the management of the performance of services, including developing plans to mitigate risks and taking remedial action, supporting clinicians to make changes as required to pathways, access and ways of working to improve. Finance & resourcesTo ensure optimum use of resources establishing and maintaining effective processes to ensure financial control/balance to deliver the service and professional objectives in line with commissioned activity, budgeted income and financial frameworks.With the Heads of Service, ensure bank and agency spend is within the agreed control limits, appropriate authorisation of exceptions to maintain patient safety and safe, cost-effective rostering. PartnershipUtilising own clinical expertise and experience work in partnership with the patient, their relatives, and clinical teams within own division and across other divisions in the development of care pathways to provide assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality seamless care.To engage and work collaboratively with patients and with other stakeholder groups (for example, neighbourhood forums, expert patient groups and local authority consultative forums) to improve the patient experience, and to ensure appropriate advice, guidance, or ancillary services are provided to patients, relatives, or carers.Represent the Trust with partner organisations and work closely with them to institute integrated working in the best interest of patient care.Establish excellent communication with professional/clinical leads within the Trust and in partner organisations.To act as a key conduit for dissemination of information from the leadership team to clinical staff and vice versa.Work in collaboration with colleagues to challenge behaviours that undermine equality and diversity, privacy and dignity adhering to the Human Rights Act, Trust policies and other relevant local and national policy. Corporate dutiesHave an understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 with respect to Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response (EPRR) and lead on implementation of the division's obligations under the Act.Ensure that business continuity plans (BCPs) are developed and regularly tested for all areas within the division in collaboration with the Emergency Planning Manager.Ensure systems and processes are in place to deliver accurate timely statutory information requirements including the Trust Data Protection Policy and Freedom of Information Act.Ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are embedded into the core business of the Division in line with the corporate framework; including governance arrangements, planning processes, and ensuring this is embedded within the ongoing policy and service development processes.To prepare, develop and write business cases, bids, and information papers as required.Undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.Annually agree appropriate personal objectives and a personal development plan with the Chief Nurses team, in line with Trust objectives.Responsible for ensuring identified training and development is undertaken appropriate to the potholder's role. This newly created post is the result of an organisational redesign focused on improving the clinical voice within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. The Children's Community Nursing portfolio encompasses the Children's Community Nursing, Special School Nursing and Children's Continence teams in West Sussex and Brighton and Hove, the Residential School Nursing Team and Respite unit at Chailey Heritage Foundation.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional
• Postgraduate qualification in management or equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Specialist Practice Children's Community Nursing or other Specialist Clinical qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in a leadership and management role within Children's services
• Substantial experience of managing clinical operational performance across multiple services, including managing budgets, drafting business plans, managing risk and operational planning
• Substantial experience of leading quality and service improvements
• Substantial experience of managing staff within multidisciplinary teams including recruitment and retention, performance management, managing sickness absence and misconduct

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Human Resource Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary team working and an understanding of differing professional roles boundaries.
• Word-processing and keyboard skills and ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience of partnership and stakeholder working
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills and ability to manage and deliver to agreed deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of clinical operational processes, including budget management, target setting, and action planning and performance management.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the job

Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Registration Essential Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional Postgraduate qualification in management or equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Specialist Practice Children's Community Nursing or other Specialist Clinical qualification Experience Essential Substantial experience in a leadership and management role within Children's services Substantial experience of managing clinical operational performance across multiple services, including managing budgets, drafting business plans, managing risk and operational planning Substantial experience of leading quality and service improvements Substantial experience of managing staff within multidisciplinary teams including recruitment and retention, performance management, managing sickness absence and misconduct Skills and knowledge Essential Knowledge of NHS Human Resource Policies and Procedures. Knowledge of multidisciplinary team working and an understanding of differing professional roles boundaries. Word-processing and keyboard skills and ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Experience of partnership and stakeholder working Experience of multidisciplinary working Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills and ability to manage and deliver to agreed deadlines. Advanced knowledge of clinical operational processes, including budget management, target setting, and action planning and performance management. Other Requirements Essential Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the job

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a staff nurse looking for a change? Or a newly qualified nurse looking for an exciting and challenging role? Why not come and join the Community Nursing team at Your Healthcare. Rated OUTSTANDING for CARE by the CQC, our highly skilled team require like minded staff to join them.

We require ambitious, hardworking and enthusiastic nurses to join our community nursing service in Kingston. Working as part of a team you would be delivering high quality nursing care to clients in their own homes.

We provide a preceptorship program to support you in your role and ongoing training and development. Newly qualified staff welcome.

You need to be a car driver with your own vehicle. Flexibility is essential as you will be working a variety of shifts including weekends.

If you can think on your feet and are well organised, then this is the job for you.

This is a permanent post, can be full time or part time. The usual working hours are 08.30 til 16:30 and will be Monday Friday. This role will be required to work weekends 1 in 3 and some late shifts from 11am til 7pm.

You will be mostly based at Hollyfield House although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed.

CLOSING DATE 23/09/2026

INTERVIEW DATE 05/10/2026

Main duties of the job

Providing nursing care to service users in their own homes. This can include wound care, catheter management, medication administration, new assessment and end of life care. Completing risk assessments, ordering equipment, liaison with GPs and other health care professionals.

Although part of a team, you will be lone working and access to a car of means of travel to service users homes is essential.

We are looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity, and community engagement. If you want to make a positive impact in health and social care, join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.

We encourage you to discuss your flexibility needs with us before applying or during the interview process. While we may not be able to meet every request exactly, we promise to fully consider your needs and accommodate them where possible. Please note that flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

For more information contact Joanna James Clinical Lead [email protected] or Kyley Parfitt [email protected]

About us

At Your Healthcare CIC, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to make a real impact.

Why Choose Us?

NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes.

Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without delays.

Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and various staff discounts.

Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback from staff and patients.

Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter.

Join Us Today

We are looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity, and community engagement. If you want to make a positive impact in health and social care, join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.

Job summary

An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a Community Staff Nurse to join the West Berkshire Community Nursing team.

Within the community we are seeing more complex and acute patients than ever before, with increasingly specialist treatment and care being provided by highly skilled staff.

Working within our Community Nursing Team you will support, assess, and treat patients with a variety of health needs, delivering high quality, evidence-based practice. You will have a passion and enthusiasm to care for patients in their own homes.

The Community Nursing service offers care to patients in their own homes, 7 days a week, 08.30 - 19.00, inclusive of Bank Holidays.

The service has a wide range of skill mix from Band 3 Healthcare assistants, through to band 7 Community Matrons.

You will have a commitment to providing holistic care to patients in their own homes, be able to work on you own initiative and work well within a team. Key clinical skills include complex wound care, bladder & bowel management, palliative & end of life care, as well as medication administration.

You will receive support into the role through induction, training and beyond. There will be opportunities for personal development and career progression if desired.

Newly qualified or about to qualify this could the role for you.

Main duties of the job

• To work in conjunction with the Team Leader/ Community Nursing Band 6/ Community Matron and all staff within the team to holistically assess the needs of patients and carers, and to work in partnership with the patient and family to plan, implement and evaluate programmes of nursing care.
• To be able to undertake first visits and take any immediate action, reporting back to the Team Leader/Community Nursing Band 6/Community Matron for further discussion and/or assessment.
• To establish working relationships with other professionals and voluntary agencies to achieve health aims.
• To undertake practice assessor and supervisor training support students and new staff to the service.
• Provide care according to the available evidence of best practice and the support of others in the development of evidence based practice.
• To be actively involved in promoting self-care for patients and building Health Promotion into care.
• To develop and participate in planned teaching programmes for patients,
• To demonstrate knowledge and skills including assessment, reassessment, medication management, bladder bowel care, tissue viability, care, use and administration of treatment using specialist equipment, palliative care and symptom control, managing acute episodes of care, reducing hospital admissions.
• To provide care to people with long term conditions undertaking reviews in accordance with the individual patient care plan and with support of more experienced colleagues as required.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Join Us as We Reopen Our New CAMHS Inpatient Unit

We are recruiting a Band 6 Charge Nurse / Deputy Ward Manager to join our newly redesigned Children and Young People's Mental Health Inpatient Unit, reopening in Autumn 2026.

Following extensive co-design with young people, families and staff, and significant investment in our workforce and therapeutic model, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a modern, recovery-focused inpatient service delivering high-quality, purposeful care to young people (aged 12-up to 18th birthday) with acute mental health needs.

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LocationThe unit is based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, with on-site parking and offering excellent rail links to London (under 45 minutes), close proximity to Gatwick Airport, and easy access to both the Sussex coast and South Downs.

Main duties of the job

About the unit

Our refreshed clinical model includes purposeful admissions, structured care with early review points, strong links with COAST (Crisis Outreach Acute Support Team), and a 7-day therapeutic timetable including evenings and weekends.

You will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting young people, families and carers through assessment, treatment and discharge planning in a therapeutic inpatient environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced registered nurse ready to take the next step in leadership within CAMHS inpatient care.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments for young people with complex needs
• Act as named nurse and care coordinator, contributing to care review processes and mental health tribunals
• Deliver and evaluate person-centred, trauma-informed nursing interventions
• Provide clinical leadership and act as a senior decision maker during shifts
• Regularly take charge of the ward, coordinating care delivery and staffing
• Support the Ward Manager with operational duties, including rota coordination, staff supervision and quality monitoring
• Supervise, mentor and support junior staff and students
• Work closely with families, carers and partner agencies to support effective discharge planning
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain high standards of documentation, governance and safeguarding practice

About us

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust delivers specialist mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services across Sussex. This post sits within our Specialist CAMHS Services, offering opportunities to work closely with acute, community and crisis pathway colleagues.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to creating a compassionate, supportive working environment where staff feel valued, developed and able to deliver their best care.

Incentives

If you are joining as a Band 6 Nurse, you would be eligible for up to £2,000 through our Golden Hello or Accommodation/Relocation Allowance (subject to terms and conditions).

Eligibility includes external candidates, those returning after 24 months, and candidates relocating 30+ miles closer to the work base.

What we can offer you

• A supportive leadership team and strong MDT culture
• High-quality clinical and managerial supervision
• Access to CPD, specialist CAMHS training and leadership development
• Career progression opportunities within inpatient and wider CAMHS services
• NHS Pension Scheme and Agenda for Change benefits

If you are looking for a leadership role where you can make a real difference to young people and their families, we would love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

03 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Enhancements for evenings/nights/weekends/bank holiday

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-CS-21896-C

Job locations

New CAMHS inpatient site (previously Chalkhill)

Lewes Road,

Haywards Heath,

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Band 6 Charge Nurse / Deputy Ward Manager, you will provide senior clinical leadership on shift and support the Ward Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the ward.

You will play a key role in ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care, supporting staff development, maintaining high standards of clinical practice, and contributing to service improvement and quality initiatives.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, families and partner agencies to support positive outcomes for young people and ensure effective care planning and discharge processes.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with post-registration experience
• Experience working with children and young people in mental health settings
• Strong clinical skills and risk assessment capability
• Confidence in leading shifts and supporting junior staff
• A compassionate, recovery-focused and trauma-informed approach
• Commitment to high standards of care, safety and continuous improvement

Job description Job responsibilities As a Band 6 Charge Nurse / Deputy Ward Manager, you will provide senior clinical leadership on shift and support the Ward Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the ward. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care, supporting staff development, maintaining high standards of clinical practice, and contributing to service improvement and quality initiatives. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, families and partner agencies to support positive outcomes for young people and ensure effective care planning and discharge processes. Person specification Essential criteria Registered Mental Health Nurse with post-registration experience Experience working with children and young people in mental health settings Strong clinical skills and risk assessment capability Confidence in leading shifts and supporting junior staff A compassionate, recovery-focused and trauma-informed approach Commitment to high standards of care, safety and continuous improvement

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification ? Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
• Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
• Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development

IT

Essential

• IT literate and willing to enhance skills ? Computer literate. Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint ? Ability to use clinical information systems

Physical

Essential

• Ability to carry out PMVA techniques ? Ability to administer IM medication as required. ? Ability to use manual handling techniques.

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant post qualifying experience relevant to the care group
• Experience of working alongside people with severe mental health problems particularly in their acute phase of illness
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
• Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills ? Ability to communicate in a clear and unambiguous way
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to develop effective professional relationships with others
• Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any differences in communication
• Participate in partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies

Analytical

Essential

• Skills of assessing and interpreting mental health service user conditions, communicating that with others and taking appropriate action.

Planning

Essential

• Organising and co-ordinating the activities of others within the ward environment ? Planning off duty rotas ? Co-ordinating ward meetings

Leadership

Essential

• Experience of handling patient property and valuables ? Experience of acting as authorised signatory for staff timesheets ? Ordering stock and equipment as and when required

Approach and Values

Essential

• Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
• Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust ? I ? Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification ? Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role. Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent Evidence of continuous professional development IT Essential IT literate and willing to enhance skills ? Computer literate. Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint ? Ability to use clinical information systems Physical Essential Ability to carry out PMVA techniques ? Ability to administer IM medication as required. ? Ability to use manual handling techniques. Knowledge Essential Significant post qualifying experience relevant to the care group Experience of working alongside people with severe mental health problems particularly in their acute phase of illness Experience of supervising staff Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies Skills Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills ? Ability to communicate in a clear and unambiguous way Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills Ability to develop effective professional relationships with others Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any differences in communication Participate in partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies Analytical Essential Skills of assessing and interpreting mental health service user conditions, communicating that with others and taking appropriate action. Planning Essential Organising and co-ordinating the activities of others within the ward environment ? Planning off duty rotas ? Co-ordinating ward meetings Leadership Essential Experience of handling patient property and valuables ? Experience of acting as authorised signatory for staff timesheets ? Ordering stock and equipment as and when required Approach and Values Essential Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust ? I ? Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this role

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New CAMHS inpatient site (previously Chalkhill)

Lewes Road,

Haywards Heath,

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New CAMHS inpatient site (previously Chalkhill)

Lewes Road,

Haywards Heath,

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will be an experienced prescriber, autonomous clinician working within their professional boundaries to provide expert clinical care, including the authority to independently prescribe medications. Working both onsite at The Croft Practice and in the community, the ANP will be an integral part of the total triage model, collaborating closely with triage GPs to manage patient flow through telephone, online and face-to-face consultations.

The role will combine onsite clinical sessions with planned and urgent community visits to housebound patients and residents in care homes. The ANP will manage acute presentations and long-term condition reviews and coordinate care pathways across multidisciplinary teams.

Main duties of the job

Independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients presenting with both undifferentiated and chronic conditions.

Work within the total triage model reviewing online and telephone consultations, escalating appropriately and managing within scope.

Prescribe and review medications within scope of practice, aligned with local and national guidelines.

Undertake planned and urgent community visits to housebound patients and residents in care homes, providing acute and chronic condition management.

Manage patients with complex needs using evidence-based practice.

Interpret and act upon diagnostic results, correspondence, discharge summaries, and clinical alerts.

Initiate and monitor treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.

Support urgent/emergency presentations, initiating appropriate response pathways.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records and documentation in accordance with practice protocols.

Maintain effective communication with triage GPs, practice staff, community teams, and external stakeholders.

Use sensitive, culturally appropriate communication methods when consulting patients and families.

Act as a patient advocate, supporting informed choice and self-management.

Participate in MDT meetings, safeguarding discussions, and palliative care coordination.

About us

The Croft Practice cares for a mainly rural population covering an area of some 30 square miles in West Sussex, surrounding the Five Villages. As members of the Primary Health Care Team, we are committed to giving the best possible care and service to our patients.

We are rated 'Good' by CQC.

It is an exciting time at The Croft Practice as we recently opened our new site, Eastergate Medical Centre.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£57,884.61 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2219-26-0001

Job locations

Barnham Road

Eastergate

Chichester

West Sussex

PO20 3RP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be an experienced prescriber, autonomous clinician working within their professional boundaries to provide expert clinical care, including the authority to independently prescribe medications. Working both onsite at The Croft Practice and in the community, the ANP will be an integral part of the total triage model, collaborating closely with triage GPs to manage patient flow through telephone, online and face-to-face consultations.

The role will combine onsite clinical sessions with planned and urgent community visits to housebound patients and residents in care homes. The ANP will manage acute presentations and long-term condition reviews and coordinate care pathways across multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Clinical

Independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients presenting with both undifferentiated and chronic conditions.

Work within the total triage model reviewing online and telephone consultations, escalating appropriately and managing within scope.

Prescribe and review medications within scope of practice, aligned with local and national guidelines.

Undertake planned and urgent community visits to housebound patients and residents in care homes, providing acute and chronic condition management.

Manage patients with complex needs using evidence-based practice.

Interpret and act upon diagnostic results, correspondence, discharge summaries, and clinical alerts.

Initiate and monitor treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.

Support urgent/emergency presentations, initiating appropriate response pathways.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records and documentation in accordance with practice protocols.

Communication & Coordination

Maintain effective communication with triage GPs, practice staff, community teams, and external stakeholders.

Use sensitive, culturally appropriate communication methods when consulting patients and families.

Act as a patient advocate, supporting informed choice and self-management.

Participate in MDT meetings, safeguarding discussions, and palliative care coordination.

Service Quality & Governance

Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

Adhere to evidence-based guidelines (NICE, CQC, NHSE) and practice policies.

Recognise and act within own competencies and scope of practice as per NMC standards.

Identify and report safeguarding concerns in accordance with local protocols.

Leadership & Development

Contribute to the education and mentorship of colleagues, students, and trainees.

Maintain personal CPD, revalidation, and appraisal requirements.

Participate in shaping service development and strategic planning initiatives.

Provide professional leadership and act as a role model for clinical excellence.

Essential Criteria

Registered Nurse with NMC registration.

MSc/Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.

Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300).

Substantial experience in primary care or urgent care setting.

Proven ability to work autonomously in clinical decision-making.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits.

Desirable Criteria

Experience using SystmOne or other primary care systems.

Experience in care home settings or community settings.

Confidentiality

All employees of the Organisation are required to maintain the confidentiality of

members of the public and members of staff in accordance with the Practice

policies.

Health & Safety

All employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that

of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are

required to co-operate with management to enable the practice to meet its own

legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.

Things you should know:

Diversity and inclusion are very important to us at The Croft Practice and we value a multitude of diverse talent within the business. We want everyone to be themselves at work and encourage a culture that includes everyone. Our policies ensure that every candidate and employee are treated fairly and with equal opportunities.

The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is

therefore, not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The Job

Description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and

amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation

Job description Job responsibilities The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be an experienced prescriber, autonomous clinician working within their professional boundaries to provide expert clinical care, including the authority to independently prescribe medications. Working both onsite at The Croft Practice and in the community, the ANP will be an integral part of the total triage model, collaborating closely with triage GPs to manage patient flow through telephone, online and face-to-face consultations.The role will combine onsite clinical sessions with planned and urgent community visits to housebound patients and residents in care homes. The ANP will manage acute presentations and long-term condition reviews and coordinate care pathways across multidisciplinary teams.Key responsibilities and accountabilitiesClinicalIndependently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients presenting with both undifferentiated and chronic conditions. Work within the total triage model reviewing online and telephone consultations, escalating appropriately and managing within scope. Prescribe and review medications within scope of practice, aligned with local and national guidelines. Undertake planned and urgent community visits to housebound patients and residents in care homes, providing acute and chronic condition management. Manage patients with complex needs using evidence-based practice. Interpret and act upon diagnostic results, correspondence, discharge summaries, and clinical alerts. Initiate and monitor treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care. Support urgent/emergency presentations, initiating appropriate response pathways. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records and documentation in accordance with practice protocols.Communication & CoordinationMaintain effective communication with triage GPs, practice staff, community teams, and external stakeholders. Use sensitive, culturally appropriate communication methods when consulting patients and families. Act as a patient advocate, supporting informed choice and self-management. Participate in MDT meetings, safeguarding discussions, and palliative care coordination.Service Quality & GovernanceParticipate in clinical audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.Adhere to evidence-based guidelines (NICE, CQC, NHSE) and practice policies. Recognise and act within own competencies and scope of practice as per NMC standards. Identify and report safeguarding concerns in accordance with local protocols.Leadership & DevelopmentContribute to the education and mentorship of colleagues, students, and trainees. Maintain personal CPD, revalidation, and appraisal requirements. Participate in shaping service development and strategic planning initiatives. Provide professional leadership and act as a role model for clinical excellence.Essential CriteriaRegistered Nurse with NMC registration. MSc/Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent. Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300). Substantial experience in primary care or urgent care setting. Proven ability to work autonomously in clinical decision-making. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits.Desirable Criteria Experience using SystmOne or other primary care systems. Experience in care home settings or community settings.ConfidentialityAll employees of the Organisation are required to maintain the confidentiality of members of the public and members of staff in accordance with the Practicepolicies.Health & SafetyAll employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the practice to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.Things you should know:Diversity and inclusion are very important to us at The Croft Practice and we value a multitude of diverse talent within the business. We want everyone to be themselves at work and encourage a culture that includes everyone. Our policies ensure that every candidate and employee are treated fairly and with equal opportunities. The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore, not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• MSc/Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber V300.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in primary care or urgent care setting.
• Proven ability to work autonomously in clinical decision-making.

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne or other primary care systems.
• Experience in care home settings or community settings.

Other

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with NMC registration. MSc/Postgraduate qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent. Independent Non-Medical Prescriber V300. Experience Essential Substantial experience in primary care or urgent care setting. Proven ability to work autonomously in clinical decision-making. Desirable Experience using SystmOne or other primary care systems. Experience in care home settings or community settings. Other Essential Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits.

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 Croft Practice

Address

Barnham Road

Eastergate

Chichester

West Sussex

PO20 3RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thecroft-practice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Croft Practice

Address

Barnham Road

Eastergate

Chichester

West Sussex

PO20 3RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thecroft-practice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Health Visitor, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse

Do you want to work as a Health Visitor, Specialist Community Public Health Nursein one of the most vibrant, diverse and rewarding areas in West London? Joining Central and North-West London NHS Foundation Trust in Hillingdon can offer you the opportunities and experiences you are looking for. At CNWL we are fully committed to improving the health of all families living in Hillingdon and helping to ensure that all children fulfil their potential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a qualified Health Visitor. You will work autonomously as part of the Integrated Early Years Service (Health Visiting & Family Support) managing a designated caseload of children and families, in order to improve their health and enable them to reach their full potential.

You will work collaboratively with other agencies to provide high quality care to children and families. Child protection work will involve gathering and analysing information to make informed assessments, appropriate referrals and participating and contributing at case conferences and core group meetings.

You will support public health initiatives in line with local and national priorities which promote, protect and improve the health of the population and reduce health inequalities.

About us

Your experience as a new starter in CNWL is extremely important to us and you can find out how your journey from your first day to the end of your first year will be supported by clicking onto "New Starter Roadmap" which is attached with the job description. Across our organisation we have a thriving set of active staff networks to promote inclusion and communication with our diverse workforce (BAME, LGBTQ+, 50+, Disabled Employees, Women's, Carers and Lived Experience of Mental Health) and staff will have access to a range of personal, financial and wellbeing benefits.

As well as talking to one of our managers we would be delighted to put you in touch with a recently recruited member of staff in one of our services who can answer any questions that you might have about their experience as a new starter and of the culture in our services.

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Regents Health Primary Care Network in the North Westminster Mental Health Hub.

You will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary community mental health team, providing assessment, treatment and psychosocial interventions to people with a range of mental health needs, supported through recovery focused community care. The role involves holding a defined caseload and working collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies to promote recovery, reduce risk and support people to live well in the community.

This is an opportunity to work within a supportive, forward thinking hub environment that values clinical autonomy, professional development and high-quality, person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will take responsibility for the assessment, collaborative formulation, treatment and ongoing review of a defined caseload of people with mental health needs, working in a person centred and recovery focused way.

You will deliver psychosocial interventions, or be supported and trained to develop these skills, and contribute to the wider clinical aspects of care including assessment, physical health monitoring, health promotion and healthy lifestyle advice. The role may also include facilitating or co facilitating therapeutic and wellbeing focused groups as part of the hub's offer.

You will undertake comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments, develop and implement risk management and crisis plans, and work proactively with service users and carers to manage distress, reduce relapse and support people to remain well in the community.

You will support medication management, including depot clinics where required, and promote holistic care that recognises the importance of both mental and physical health.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, inpatient services, Home Treatment Teams, GPs, social care and voluntary sector partners to ensure coordinated and compassionate care.

About us

At the Regents Health PCN Community Mental Health Hub, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and reflective working environment where people feel valued, listened to and able to do their best work.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that prioritises recovery focused, person centred care and values collaboration, curiosity and compassion. We recognise that high-quality care depends on staff wellbeing, and we actively support flexible working, regular supervision and protected space for reflection and learning.

We are committed to developing our nurses and supporting career progression. This includes access to role relevant training such as psychosocial interventions, physical health skills including venepuncture and ECGs, opportunities to develop leadership capability, and pathways to broaden or specialise your practice within community mental health.

As part of CNWL, you will also benefit from a wide range of staff wellbeing resources, award winning staff networks, and an extensive NHS benefits package designed to support your work life balance and personal wellbeing.

Job summary

Middle Grade Doctor -- Paediatric Critical Care Unit (6-Month Fixed Term)

We are pleased to invite applications for a 6-month post within our busy and highly regarded Paediatric Critical Care Unit, starting upon availability)

This role is ideal for motivated middle grade doctors who have completed their membership exams or equivalent (MRCPCH, Primary FRCA, or EPIC Diploma).

You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care across a 10-bedded PICU.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:o Participation in morning ward rounds and evening handover roundso Day-to-day care of patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including CPAP (EME and hood), BiPAP, and mechanical ventilation (HFOV and nitric oxide)o Assessment of children in A&E and on paediatric wards prior to transfer to PICUo Effective liaison with the wider multi-professional team and external agencieso PICANET data entry and completion of discharge summariesThis post offers an excellent opportunity to consolidate your critical care skills, gain valuable experience in advanced respiratory support, and work within a friendly, experienced team

About us

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£51,931 to £69,976 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED7370487RLH-A

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

White chapel Road

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Requirements:MRCPCH, Primary FRCA, or EPIC Diploma (or equivalent)Previous paediatric experience at middle grade levelCommitment to delivering high standards of care

The full job description and person specification outline all key details of the role.

Dont Delay Apply Today!Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so early submission is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Job description Job responsibilities Essential Requirements:MRCPCH, Primary FRCA, or EPIC Diploma (or equivalent)Previous paediatric experience at middle grade levelCommitment to delivering high standards of care The full job description and person specification outline all key details of the role. Dont Delay Apply Today!Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so early submission is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Previous experience in Paediatric Intensive Care

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in Paediatrics/Neonates/Paediatric or Adult Anaesthesia/Emergency Medicine

Knowledge

Essential

• For paediatric trainees: at least 3 years' experience working in Paediatrics

Skills

Desirable

• Evidence of Research Activity/Publications
• Evidence of teaching experience to Undergraduates
• Proficiency in basic paediatric procedures

Other

Essential

• Eligible for full GMC Registration
• Good spoken & written English

Desirable

• Possession of MRCPCH/ Primary FRCA or equivalent/ EPIC Diploma
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support Course

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable Previous experience in Paediatric Intensive Care Experience Essential Previous experience in Paediatrics/Neonates/Paediatric or Adult Anaesthesia/Emergency Medicine Knowledge Essential For paediatric trainees: at least 3 years' experience working in Paediatrics Skills Desirable Evidence of Research Activity/Publications Evidence of teaching experience to Undergraduates Proficiency in basic paediatric procedures Other Essential Eligible for full GMC Registration Good spoken & written English Desirable Possession of MRCPCH/ Primary FRCA or equivalent/ EPIC Diploma Advanced Paediatric Life Support Course

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

White chapel Road

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

White chapel Road

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about mental health care?

Do you have creative talents that can inspire and engage patients in a mental health setting?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as an Activity Co-ordinator at the Riverside Centre in Hillingdon Hospital.

We welcome individuals who can draw on their unique creative strengths to design engaging, recreational experiences that support and motivate patients throughout their recovery.

As part of your role, you will:

Receive regular supervision from an Occupational Therapist

Be invited to attend the Healthcare Support Worker Community of Practice forum

Access ongoing training through CNWL Learning and Development and the Recovery & Wellbeing College

Be encouraged to reflect, learn, and develop professionally in a supportive environment

You will work across two open acute mental health wards and one Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, as part of a team of six Activity Co-ordinators. You may occasionally be asked to provide cover on additional wards as needed.

The role involves planning and delivering a varied programme of social, creative, and skills-based activities, both in group settings and on an individual basis. These activities promote social inclusion, recovery, and a sense of purpose, and are offered both on the wards and within the local community.

*We revere the right to close this post early*

Main duties of the job

The Activity Co-ordinator role is a dynamic and rewarding patient-facing role, central to delivering holistic care and supporting the smooth operation of an inpatient acute mental health ward.

You will need to be creative and possess determination to continually improve / adapt and mould the offers of therapeutic, recovery and skill-based groups in order to promote recovery and independence amongst our service users.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Good communication skills: verbal and written, English to GCSE or equivalent
• Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs and experiences of individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions

About us

Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's largest NHS Trusts.

With great size, comes fantastic opportunities, to develop, innovate and progress.

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Job summary

Following recent investment to support the transformation of community mental health nursing, we are pleased to announce that we are looking to recruit additional Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurses within the Community Recovery Services across the Sandwell locality.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a supportive and diverse, multi-agency team who are currently receiving significant investment aiming to transform community mental health services across the Black Country. We will develop a new community mental health way of working and modernise community mental health services, taking into account the particular needs of our four places (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton). Our new model will focus on supporting people living in their communities with mental health challenges.

Your role will include working as a Care Coordinator where you will have responsibility for managing a caseload of service users with mental health needs who have been referred to the team via a number of access points. As a further extension of this role you will also be involved in Crisis management as part of the duty system and you will undertake the role of the duty nurse on a rostered basis. You will work from our community base facility, via phone/agile working or within the service user's home.

Main duties of the job

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As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, preferably with adult and community mental health experience, you will be responsible for assessing and formulating individual interventions, plans and outcome measures that promote recovery, in line with the recovery Model and relevant legislation for all people on your case load.

You will need to have an up to date knowledge of NHS policies and practices in mental health. The successful applicants will have previous experience of a range of therapeutic interventions and psychotropic medications. You will have proven ability to work with partner agencies, lead projects and motivate people to deliver them. You will have excellent communication skills with a flexible approach.The team is committed to provide safe, sound and supportive services. You will receive regular supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service users' needs and organisational values.

About us

As a trust we are committed to ensuring staffs wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust wide mindfulness groups, self-referral physio services, staff counselling. In addition to this you will have access to the Vivup services, Car lease schemes and other benefits.

We very much encourage site visits, so to arrange an informal visit or for an informal discussions about this post, please contact

Team Leader - Patricia Foote email address [email protected]

Clinical Lead Lucy Richards email address [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-2017-MH

Job locations

Quayside House

Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2DG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Everyone who lives in the Black Country, with their individual needs and experiences, will have fair access to mental health services that are sensitive to the needs of our Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton communities. When service users need help there will be one simple way to access mental health services (single point of access). This will be the same for anyone you go to for help (your doctor, hospital or care staff, community, carers and more). Service users will have a named mental health worker who will remain your key contact and who will help you access the right services and support for you (health, care and voluntary support). Service users will receive personalised care and support from people who have a range of skills and experience. Although they may belong to different health, care and voluntary organisations they will work together as one team to support them.

Job description Job responsibilities Everyone who lives in the Black Country, with their individual needs and experiences, will have fair access to mental health services that are sensitive to the needs of our Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton communities. When service users need help there will be one simple way to access mental health services (single point of access). This will be the same for anyone you go to for help (your doctor, hospital or care staff, community, carers and more). Service users will have a named mental health worker who will remain your key contact and who will help you access the right services and support for you (health, care and voluntary support). Service users will receive personalised care and support from people who have a range of skills and experience. Although they may belong to different health, care and voluntary organisations they will work together as one team to support them.

Person Specification

RMN

Essential

• RMN
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with staff at all levels both, internal and external , patients , carers, external agencies
• Specialist skills in assessing and formulating individual intervention plans for adults with mental health difficulties
• Ability to use own initiative and work without supervision
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Effective IT skills and administrative skills to support accurate record keeping
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Excellent risk assessment and management skills
• Ability to deal with challenging situations
• Post registration experience of working in multidisciplinary community mental health services
• Knowledge of government directives and current policies
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation including MHA 1983
• Knowledge of the safe storage, administration and monitoring the effectiveness of psychotropic medications
• Experience of organising own workload and managing competing demands
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines including adult and children safeguarding legislation
• Understanding of psychosocial interventions
• Organisational and time management skills
• Flexibility of working hours
• Personal Integrity
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Demonstrates a belief in working within person centre care approach
• Ability to lead and motivate projects and people
• Promotes recovery and social inclusion
• Ability to commute to meet the post requirements
• Good general standard of health
• An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A problem solving approach to professional practice
• Demonstrate Trust behaviours

Desirable

• community experience
• degree or posExperience of using a range of therapeutic interventions in a mental health context e.g. CBT, SFTt graduate study

Person Specification RMN Essential RMN Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with staff at all levels both, internal and external , patients , carers, external agencies Specialist skills in assessing and formulating individual intervention plans for adults with mental health difficulties Ability to use own initiative and work without supervision Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Effective IT skills and administrative skills to support accurate record keeping Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines. Excellent risk assessment and management skills Ability to deal with challenging situations Post registration experience of working in multidisciplinary community mental health services Knowledge of government directives and current policies Working knowledge of relevant legislation including MHA 1983 Knowledge of the safe storage, administration and monitoring the effectiveness of psychotropic medications Experience of organising own workload and managing competing demands Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines including adult and children safeguarding legislation Understanding of psychosocial interventions Organisational and time management skills Flexibility of working hours Personal Integrity Drive and enthusiasm Demonstrates a belief in working within person centre care approach Ability to lead and motivate projects and people Promotes recovery and social inclusion Ability to commute to meet the post requirements Good general standard of health An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines A problem solving approach to professional practice Demonstrate Trust behaviours Desirable community experience degree or posExperience of using a range of therapeutic interventions in a mental health context e.g. CBT, SFTt graduate study

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

Quayside House

Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2DG

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

Quayside House

Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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