Appeals Clerk Job description Democratic Services are looking for motivated and organised individuals to support the school admission appeals process and the independent appeal panels in this public facing role. The independent appeal panel is a statutory body set up to hear parental appeals against the refusal of the admission authority to admit a child into a preferred school. The panels perform a quasi-judicial function and are supported by clerks who offer advice to enable the panels to undertake their judicial function. The current panel members consist of school governors, retired headteachers and other professional individuals. The role of the clerk is to respond to queries from parents in advance of the hearing; give independent advice to the panle on procedure; to keep accurate record of the appeal hearings; to provide the parties with written notification of the panel's decision and to respond to queries from parents, schools, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman and the Department for Education after the hearing with support from the Lawyers and Professionsl Officers. The clerks will also receive ongoing advice and support from the Lawyers and Professionsl Officers. The successful applicants will need to be very organised, have great attention to detail, be an excellent note-taker and be able to translate notes into official formal letters. Template letters are provided. You will also need to be assertive, confident in giving advice and be able to stand your ground under pressure. You will need to have the energy and ability to learn quickly and work under pressure. Training and ongoing support will be provided to the successful applicants. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Abby Hodgetts, Democratic Services Team Manager on or call We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly. It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share. If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheffield City Council. Location : Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Seasonal work related to the growing and harvesting of cucumbers, eggplants and tomatoes in the glasshouse. Harvest cucumbers, eggplants, tomatoes from our glass houses depending on which you are assigned to. Remove leaf branches in order to promote a healthy crop. Twisting plant stems around twine to promote growth in young plants. Clip plants to support during growth when stems are too thick to twist. Clear glasshouses of all crops at the end of the growing season and prepare for re-planting through a cleaning schedule organized by Operations Team. Prepare for new growing season by planting new crops Work pattern Monday-Saturday, Sunday - off, working hours depend on crops and orders, average 8 hours per day, 30-60 mins unpaid breaks. Pay rates: £12.21/hour. Overtime applies after 48 hours at a rate of £15.26/h. Work in a hot environment. The average temperature in the greenhouse is up to +20°C in the winter months but can go up to +35°C in the summer. Work at heights on the automatic trolley. Workers will need to work at a good quality standard and speed. No former experience required as training is provided on site. Must have proof of the Right to Work in the UK. If necessary, we can provide accommodation in caravans for 4-6 people per caravan, 30 min from the place of work. £74.62/week. We can provide transport to and from work from certain locations for free. On-site support from our agency.. Location : YO8 8HD

We are recruiting for an Assistant Psychologist to help deliver specialist psychological therapy for people with psychosis: Feeling Safer . You'll join centre of excellence in the development and delivery of psychological interventions for psychosis: the Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis clinical research group. It is a thriving and supportive clinical research group, based in the University and Oxford Health, that aims to carry out work to the highest standards for patients. You'll be delivering psychological therapy as part of the Feeling Safer trial – a large multi-site randomised controlled trial testing a 6-month supported online programme for the treatment of persecutory delusions. You'll be part of a new, specialist remote clinic and will work clinically across a number of NHS trusts. Training will be provided in the treatment and you'll support recruitment of participants to the trial. You'll be joining the Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis (O-CAP) clinical research group based in the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford. We are a large clinical research team (40 people) working to understand why mental health problems happen and how they can be best treated psychologically. It is a thriving and supportive clinical research group that aims to carry out work to the highest standards for patients. To deliver the Feeling Safer intervention in line with the treatment manuals and study protocols, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist/psychological therapist, as part of the Feeling Safer trial. To establish a trusting and supportive relationship with those taking part in the Feeling Safer therapy. High levels of engagement with participants will be expected from the post-holder. To contribute to the screening and recruitment of patients with psychosis and young people at ultra-high risk of psychosis. This will involve speaking to referrers regularly, attending clinical team meetings, visiting community mental health teams and hospital wards. There are monthly recruitment targets. To attend and contribute to study fidelity rating meetings, supervision, and regular training sessions with other study staff members. To produce brief clinical reports based on the treatment delivery as part of the trial. Therapy will primarily be delivered remotely, though there may be times when travel is required which would be facilitated by having valid driving licence, and access to own or other independent means of transport (we also use a local car share scheme). Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties. Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team” Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent” At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team The interventions will be provided in the context of randomised controlled clinical trials - including an evaluation of a new six-month guided online programme for the treatment of persecutory delusions: Feeling Safer. Patients can access Feeling Safer whenever they choose via smartphone/computer with support from a range of mental health workers. We hope this will substantially improve outcomes for people with persecutory delusions. You'll work clinically across a number of NHS trusts, delivering the intervention remotely to patients and also help recruit patients to take part in the study. The primary base will be in the Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis (O-CAP) team in the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford. Interested applicants will find the type of work described in these two publications: Freeman, D., Isham, L., … Waite, F. (2025). A 6-month supported online program for the treatment of persecutory delusions: Feeling Safer. Psychological Medicine, 55, e179. Freeman, D., Emsley, R., Rosebrock, L., … Waite, F. (2025). Efficacy of a 6-month supported online programme (Feeling Safer) for the treatment of persecutory delusions: protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open;15:e104580.. Location : Oxford

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Kitchen Lead at the Railway Hotel , you will have passion for driving your Chefs and Kitchen Team to success. With a team to be proud of, you’ll serve food that keeps our guests wanting more. Join us at Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think, traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Flexible shifts to fit around you. A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered. 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family. Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it. Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications. Discounts on gym memberships. Team Socials – work hard, play hard! On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN LEAD YOU’LL… Have confidence in managing a kitchen team. Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of. Be driven to smash your targets with your team. Manage food ordering, food preparation and stock control. Maintain health and hygiene regulations. Work within a branded menu. Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply. Location : Hornchurch, , RM12 6SB

Central London Community Healthcare are now recruiting for a Band 3 Spa Administrator to join them at The Medical Centre, Woodfield Road W9 3XZ for Health and Care on a 12 month fixed term/secondment The post holder is a member of the SPA team and the responsibilities of the team are to support clinical services to manage the daily demand of referrals and to effectively prioritise incoming referrals. The SPA is responsible for processing and registering new referrals, booking clinics, updating waiting lists and communicating appointment related information to patients, carers, and health professionals. They aim to make effective use of resources, reduce duplication, and ensure that referrals are effectively and safely managed through the system. They ensure that appropriate referrals are accepted, and any urgent needs highlighted to the appropriate clinical services. This post holder will work 37.5 hours per week within the SPA’s operational hours. Just as we care about our service user’s wellbeing, we care about yours! We can offer you: • A comprehensive induction into the Trust and local induction to introduce you to the role 0-19 services. • Bespoke housing is available for key workers within central London:https://www.sharetobuy.com/ • Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply • Flexible working options • Annual travel card loan • Training, support, and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. This advert closes on Monday 11 Aug 2025. Location : London, W9 3XZ

General Information Salary £28,122 - £29,611 Working Pattern Full Time Vacancy Approach External Location Evesham Region West Midlands Closing Date 18-Aug-2025 Business Unit Long Lartin Post Type Permanent Civil Service Grade AO Number of jobs available 2 Reserve List 12 Months Job ID 8620 Descriptions & requirements Job description Overview of the job This is a non-operational job in an establishment. The job holder will be responsible for providing supervision, knowledge and skills to prisoners in non-specialist workshops w no qualifications are being delivered and nor is the job holder deployed in training prisoners up to the required level to gain qualifications. This job description is not designed for use by job holders in specialist workshops as the role will not be required to be qualified in a specialist area or to train prisoners up to the required level to gain qualifications. In these circumstances Specialist Production Instructor should be used. Although this is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities the job holder will have workshop and prisoner management responsibilities. This is a rotational role. Summary The job holder will be committed to prison workshops being places of structure and discipline. The job holder will, as far is reasonably practicable, provide the prisoner with a work experience in workshops that better mirrors the employment experience outside of prison. The job holder will ensure that all services are provided to a high standard and that security and control are maintained at all times. On an exceptional short term basis. job holders can supervise prisoners in more specialist workshops. For example: Emergency, an unforeseen or sudden occurrence, especially of danger demanding immediate action. Ad-Hoc use of an Instructor in staffing HMPPS workshops only and not workshops or classrooms normally staffed by employees of any provider other than HMPPS. Short Term, timeframe 1-5 days, to allow management to put in alternative measures to resolve a workshop staffing problem that did not exist more than 48 hours before. Responsibilities, Activities and Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop. Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as health and safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage. Ensuring all tools, equipment and raw materials are safe, secure and properly accounted for. Provide support for prisoners w required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs. Setting work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements. Supervise, manage and control prisoners decently, safely and securely whilst carrying out all activities, with responsibility for their performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development. Conduct a metal detector scan or rub down search of prisoners attending and leaving their own workshops. Initiate product development reviews to maintain workshop/area of work output levels, and to provide variety of work and experience for prisoners. Contribute to risk and health and safety assessments on consumables and Health and Safety risk assessments relating to the workshop/area of work and specialist areas. Actively contribute to prisoner reports, parole and sentence planning, Assessment, Care in Custody & Teamwork (ACCT) and Security Information Report (SIRs) by providing information to case managers. Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports (SIRs) when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports. Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning, regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records. Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS). Request materials and estimate usage in order to meet work targets whilst providing quality assurance against product specification. Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work w appropriate. Attending and contributing to relevant meetings as required. Providing administrative support for workshop activities. Preparing relevant documentation to managers for verification/quality checking purposes. Maintaining and updating systems in line with local agreements. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (w specified in Wales) Welsh. Behaviours Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service Hours of Work 37 hour working week (standard). Additional Information Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements w business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks. Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, w they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS’ Flexible Working policy. If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff. The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment. Benefits Annual Leave The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days, this will continue to be the case. Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. These hours are added to your annual leave allowance. T is a requirement to work some public and bank holidays subject to your shift pattern and the operational needs of the establishment Pension The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Work Life Balance HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wver managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ Season Ticket Advance After two months’ service, you’ll be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer-period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work Childcare Vouchers For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers Training HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, including areas such as Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying Programmes T are opportunities to access promotion programmes and HMPPS provides a variety of training appropriate to individual posts All staff receive security and diversity training and an individual induction programme into their new roles Eligibility All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order To Transformative Business Services (0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail [email protected] ); To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team ( [email protected] ); To the Civil Service Commission (details available ) As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team. For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos. Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wver it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. A Great Place to Work for Veterans The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces. For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans Redeployment Interview Scheme Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'. MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion. Civil Service Nationality Rules This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules Reserve list A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles. Contact Information MoJ: If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail [email protected] Please quote the job reference HMPPS If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail [email protected] Please quote the job reference - 8620 Job Description Attachment Band 3 M Instructor JD639 v12.0.pdf (Job Description Attachment) Select new file Application form stage assessments Behaviours Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit 250 Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service Interview stage assessments Interview Dates To be confirmed Behaviours Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service Strengths Strengths will be assessed but these are not shared in advance. To learn more about Strengths and how they are assessed . Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al) You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application, including your CV, statement of suitability and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Level of security checks required Counter Terrorism Check (CTC). Location : Evesham

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, you'll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards we're known for. We'll look to you to lead a multi-disciplinary team to make sure that on each shift, at every location, all of our residents get the highest quality care. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from making sure new residents are settling in, to helping advance your team members' skills, and developing care plans that are tailored to our residents' physical and mental needs. As a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. A strong, up-to-date clinical knowledge is important, as is a good understanding of key regulatory frameworks, including the safe administration of medicines, Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, and NMC standards. We'll also look for a successful track record of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments. Dedicated and ambitious, you'll be able to lead by example your can-do approach and excellent communication skills will motivate the teams in each Barchester care home you work with. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses) And so much more! If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be. #3231. Location : Brackley (NN13), NN13 6JZ

The pharmacy technician provides pharmaceutical services in the outpatient pharmacy department ensuring efficient and high quality customer experience is maintained. The post holder will be working for Royal Free London Pharmacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the RFL Group. The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacy and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care as described below. The post holder will be mainly based at the Royal Free Hospital which is a busy and dynamic tertiary care centre. We are looking for applicants for both band 4 and 5 Pharmacy Technician roles. **THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (Royal Free Hospital).** Main duties include: -Clinical responsibilities -Responsibility for patients -Responsibility for Policy and service development -Responsible for financial and physical resources -Responsible for leading and managing -Responsible for Information Resources -Responsible for research and development -Professional responsibilities **THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (Royal Free Hospital).** PHARMACY SERVICES The Pharmacy Services of the Royal Free London are constantly evolving to best meet the needs of patients and our healthcare colleagues and partners and this may lead to providing a full and comprehensive Pharmaceutical support over 7 days a week. LOCATION OF WORKING The appointment is specifically not designated as being permanently in one place. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or more permanent basis. As shown in person specifications for both the band 4 and band 5 roles. If you are successful at being shortlisted you be interviewed and assessed for the grade being offered. As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the government’s proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from 1 April 2022 unless exempt. This also means that by 3 February 2022 all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinated to apply to the vast majority of roles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment. **THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (Royal Free Hospital).**. Location : London, Greater London

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) team, based in Maidstone. The role of Project Support Officer is a Senior Administrative role, which requires a high degree of organisational and IT skills: managing quarterly performance data collection, producing reports, producing an annual training plan, taking minutes of meetings, and managing procurement/finance processes including issuing travel warrants and petty cash. The postholder will need strong general administrative and IT skills to provide support to a team of psychologists and probation practitioners who work within the OPD Pathway and the Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service (IIRMS). IIRMS works with individuals leaving prison or forensic mental health care to support successful transitions to community living. Training will be provided to the successful applicant. Overview of the job This is a co-ordination and senior administrative role in the Divisional office, Function / Cluster local offices. The jobholder will provide corporate support office-based activities to support the work of the Divisional and operational teams. The jobholder acts as an interface between the Hub Manager, Business Manager and colleagues and other partners on a wide range of issues. The job holder will report to the Hub Manager in Divisional offices and Business Manager in Function or Cluster offices and will have line management responsibilities for Administrative Assistants, Case Administrators and other administrative staff Summary The purpose of the role is to ensure efficient and effective business support and operational administrative services are provided to the Division, Function or Cluster. The jobholder will support the Business Manager to ensure effective compliance with Health, Safety and Fire Regulations, acting as Single Point of Contact / Estates Liaison Officer for the buildings from which they operate. In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Management Support Development and implementation of business administration systems, databases and recording systems to support operational probation delivery. Preparation and collation of a range of documentation for a variety of purposes to support effective divisional, functional or cluster business activity and operational probation delivery Maintenance of ( or supporting the relevant Business Manager to maintain) Divisional, functional or cluster Registers such as Serious Further Offences, Freedom of Information, Accidents, Complaints, inputting data, monitoring agreed probation processes and ensuring completion in specified timescales Collection and distribution of monies to/from Imprest, and maintenance of related records. Act as Vetting Contact Point for the relevant division, function or cluster Monitor Travel Warrants, Bus passes, cheque book requests and assist with Purchase Orders where required, and within the agreed procurement arrangements Attend meetings and events to represent the relevant Business Manager as agreed from time to time Health, Safety & Fire Ensure the timely reporting of problems, including repairs, defects and security issues with the building(s) to facilities contractors and maintain progress to reach satisfactory conclusions and ensure equipment is in good working order. Undertake and co-ordinate health and safety risk assessments, fire drills and ergonomic assessments at the relevant sites, or ensure they are undertaken. Reporting issues locally and to the Divisional HS&F Manager. Maintaining registers and coordinating training. Act as Cardinus Assessor, First Aider and Fire Warden and take forward actions to deal with local issues arising from incidents and DSE Assessments, or ensure that there are sufficient people able to undertake these roles at the relevant sites. Effectively Manage and Develop staff To provide effective management and leadership to the team To proactively manage staff development, issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity matters. Adopt a consistent, fair and objective standpoint when making decisions in relation to individual staff issues Contribute to relevant training and development events as a trainer Support recruitment activity for relevant posts within the cluster/division Use communication effectively Write reports to support the effective operation of the Division/Cluster/Function Participate in meetings where appropriate, using appropriate skills, styles and approaches Contribute to the management of the Division/Cluster/Function Enhance your own performance Manage own resources and take responsibility for own professional development. Location : ME15 6SJ

Job summary Are you passionate about Stroke? Do you want the opportunity to work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist for this complex group of patients? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the existing Stroke Nurse Clinician Team at the Trust. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with relevant and substantial clinical experience in an acute/early supported discharge team stroke setting. You should also have excellent interpersonal skills, a professional manner; promoting teamwork and effective communication between all disciplines involved in the care of Stroke patients. You will provide Advanced Specialist Stroke Nursing skills, in particular assessing acute stroke patients in the A+E Dept, and inpatient areas, supporting hyper acute and acute stroke care and following the patient post discharge through the ESD service. You will assist in the co-ordination of the Stroke pathway and provide support to patient and their families. Relevant training will be provided as necessary. Shortlisting Date - 22nd August 2025 Interview Date - 2nd September 2025 Main duties of the job You must have excellent clinical skills to ensure our patients receive optimal care with minimal delay. You will provide clinical leadership, expert advice to all staff and be able to recognise, at an early stage, any intervention required for acutely ill patients. Whilst being an integral part of the Stroke Team, based on the Acute Stroke Unit and Accident & Emergency department and Early Supported Discharge team. You must have the ability to work as an autonomous practitioner who is able to effectively manage and prioritise your workload independently and work well under pressure. The role requires working across a 5-day rota, at 22.5 per week. The successful candidate will need to ensure that they are able to meet the travel requirements of community working. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our Services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Details Date posted 04 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 409-7344041 Job locations Southport Hospital Town Lane, Kew Southport PR8 6PN Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for Stroke and TIA patients admitted to the Trust, offering advice and support to A&E / Ward staff. To ensure the Stroke Pathway is implemented for all relevant patients following assessment. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients receiving Thrombolysis treatment, offering advice and support to A&E / Ward staff. To provide specialist advice and clinical practice. To work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop service and promote the quality of care delivered. To promote stroke based quality initiatives. To deploy and utilise manpower resources effectively and efficiently. To ensure that the ward areas are clean and that all ward equipment is clean and in safe working order. To ensure that Matron/Senior Sister for the area is aware of any issues that affects standards of ward hygiene. Take responsibility for managing their own health and well being. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES The stroke service runs a 24 hour/7 day service, therefore a substantial part of this post willbe shifts and unsocial hours. Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and any other associated legislation. To assist in setting and monitor standards of nursing care within the speciality. To act in a consultative capacity on nursing matters within the speciality. To liaise with medical staff and other disciplines on the management of the speciality. To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of stroke and TIA patient care. To ensure that patient care is delivered within the Nursing and Midwifery Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct. To promote the involvement of patients and their relatives in the management and evaluation of care. To have shared responsibility for the delivery of patient care by all members of the nursing team on the ward/department. To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements. To undertake appropriate training to expand clinical skills relevant to the speciality. To ensure compliance to all Trust Risk Management, Research Governance and Infection Control Policies and Procedures and abide by the Standards for Better Health. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To assist in the development of policies and protocols relevant to the speciality. To assist in manpower studies and the collection and collation of statistical data. To assess and plan action to meet individual development needs. To assist in the planning and implementation of orientation programmes for Trust staff. To assist in the co-ordination and monitoring off duty, annual leave and sickness and absence of stroke clinician service. Ensure prompt reporting of faulty equipment in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To promote an environment conducive to learning. To assess learning & developmental needs of members of the Trust nursing team in the speciality. To assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of programmes of specialty-based teaching ensuring learning objectives are achieved. To ensure the educational needs of learners are met and evaluated during their allocation to the ward/department. To facilitate & participate in continuing education & assessment for learners allocated to the ward/department. To ensure that own personal development is maintained and recorded in line with the KSF outline for the post. Undertake appropriate mandatory training in infection control and comply with all Trust Infection Control policies relevant to the post, particularly with regard to the hand hygiene policy. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To participate in the monitoring and measuring in the quality of care within the stroke service. To inform Matron if acceptable levels of care, standards, practice, and patient safety cannot be sustained. To deputise for the stroke nurse specialist in his/her absence. To promote effective lines of communication with other departments within the Trust. To participate in the development of other information systems relevant to the decision-making process. To ensure optimal and economical levels and usage of supplies in the clinical area. To assist in setting and monitoring the achievement of stroke standards and objectives. To encourage & motivate ward/department staff on personal & professional development at all levels. To support and counsel members of the stroke team. RESEARCH & AUDIT To develop and implement methods of auditing nursing practice within own speciality. To initiate / participate in local research. To promote awareness of current nursing research in members of the ward /department teams. To introduce and apply research findings to ward/department nursing practice where relevant. To promote and disseminate local/national/international research findings to other wards/units/forum/departments. To support peoples equality, diversity, and rights. To ensure compliance with all Trust policies. To ensure compliance with all Trust research governance procedures. To ensure compliance to all Trust risk management policies and procedures To abide by the Nursing and Midwifery Code of professional Conduct To ensure that own competency is achieved & maintained in the use of clinical equipment relevant to the role. It is the post holders responsibility to maintain current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. A lapse in registration would render the post holder unable to work as a Registered nurse. Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for Stroke and TIA patients admitted to the Trust, offering advice and support to A&E / Ward staff. To ensure the Stroke Pathway is implemented for all relevant patients following assessment. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients receiving Thrombolysis treatment, offering advice and support to A&E / Ward staff. To provide specialist advice and clinical practice. To work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop service and promote the quality of care delivered. To promote stroke based quality initiatives. To deploy and utilise manpower resources effectively and efficiently. To ensure that the ward areas are clean and that all ward equipment is clean and in safe working order. To ensure that Matron/Senior Sister for the area is aware of any issues that affects standards of ward hygiene. Take responsibility for managing their own health and well being. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES The stroke service runs a 24 hour/7 day service, therefore a substantial part of this post willbe shifts and unsocial hours. Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and any other associated legislation. To assist in setting and monitor standards of nursing care within the speciality. To act in a consultative capacity on nursing matters within the speciality. To liaise with medical staff and other disciplines on the management of the speciality. To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of stroke and TIA patient care. To ensure that patient care is delivered within the Nursing and Midwifery Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct. To promote the involvement of patients and their relatives in the management and evaluation of care. To have shared responsibility for the delivery of patient care by all members of the nursing team on the ward/department. To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements. To undertake appropriate training to expand clinical skills relevant to the speciality. To ensure compliance to all Trust Risk Management, Research Governance and Infection Control Policies and Procedures and abide by the Standards for Better Health. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To assist in the development of policies and protocols relevant to the speciality. To assist in manpower studies and the collection and collation of statistical data. To assess and plan action to meet individual development needs. To assist in the planning and implementation of orientation programmes for Trust staff. To assist in the co-ordination and monitoring off duty, annual leave and sickness and absence of stroke clinician service. Ensure prompt reporting of faulty equipment in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To promote an environment conducive to learning. To assess learning & developmental needs of members of the Trust nursing team in the speciality. To assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of programmes of specialty-based teaching ensuring learning objectives are achieved. To ensure the educational needs of learners are met and evaluated during their allocation to the ward/department. To facilitate & participate in continuing education & assessment for learners allocated to the ward/department. To ensure that own personal development is maintained and recorded in line with the KSF outline for the post. Undertake appropriate mandatory training in infection control and comply with all Trust Infection Control policies relevant to the post, particularly with regard to the hand hygiene policy. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To participate in the monitoring and measuring in the quality of care within the stroke service. To inform Matron if acceptable levels of care, standards, practice, and patient safety cannot be sustained. To deputise for the stroke nurse specialist in his/her absence. To promote effective lines of communication with other departments within the Trust. To participate in the development of other information systems relevant to the decision-making process. To ensure optimal and economical levels and usage of supplies in the clinical area. To assist in setting and monitoring the achievement of stroke standards and objectives. To encourage & motivate ward/department staff on personal & professional development at all levels. To support and counsel members of the stroke team. RESEARCH & AUDIT To develop and implement methods of auditing nursing practice within own speciality. To initiate / participate in local research. To promote awareness of current nursing research in members of the ward /department teams. To introduce and apply research findings to ward/department nursing practice where relevant. To promote and disseminate local/national/international research findings to other wards/units/forum/departments. To support peoples equality, diversity, and rights. To ensure compliance with all Trust policies. To ensure compliance with all Trust research governance procedures. To ensure compliance to all Trust risk management policies and procedures To abide by the Nursing and Midwifery Code of professional Conduct To ensure that own competency is achieved & maintained in the use of clinical equipment relevant to the role. It is the post holders responsibility to maintain current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. A lapse in registration would render the post holder unable to work as a Registered nurse. Person Specification Qualification Essential RGN Degree level or working towards same ENB 998/Mentorship Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant post registration in acute medical setting Post Registration experience in speciality or related field Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk Understanding of current key issues in stroke nursing Understanding key features of Clinical governance Awareness of NHS plan & the effects on the Trust Desirable Knowledge of Audit & Audit procedures Skills and Abilities Essential Be seen to be confident & inspire confidence. Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided by ward. Effective presentation skills. Excellent communication skills. Excellent organisational skills Able to act as a leader, effectively managing & motivating staff on the ward. Ability to act as a change agent. Ability to co-ordinate & liaise with MDT members Enthusiastic approach to work Ability to work independently & as a team member Physical Effort Person Specification Qualification Essential RGN Degree level or working towards same ENB 998/Mentorship Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant post registration in acute medical setting Post Registration experience in speciality or related field Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk Understanding of current key issues in stroke nursing Understanding key features of Clinical governance Awareness of NHS plan & the effects on the Trust Desirable Knowledge of Audit & Audit procedures Skills and Abilities Essential Be seen to be confident & inspire confidence. Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided by ward. Effective presentation skills. Excellent communication skills. Excellent organisational skills Able to act as a leader, effectively managing & motivating staff on the ward. Ability to act as a change agent. Ability to co-ordinate & liaise with MDT members Enthusiastic approach to work Ability to work independently & as a team member Physical Effort 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 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Southport Hospital Town Lane, Kew Southport PR8 6PN Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Southport Hospital Town Lane, Kew Southport PR8 6PN Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Southport Hospital, Town Lane, Kew, PR8 6PN Southport, United Kingdom