Senior Support Worker Job type: Full –Time/Permanent Salary: £27,740 Per Annum (Base Salary £27,540 + 200 unsociable hours payment Location: Sunderland Covering Sunderland and Newcastle per business needs Hours: Working hours are 8 hours per day, shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview. Are you looking to work for an organisation with a purpose, who is committed to make change? Nacro is a national Social Justice Charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and working with stakeholders towards reducing crime. We deliver the Community Accommodation Support service (CAS) which is a national service across England and Wales. The service allows Courts to make greater use of bail by providing accommodation in the community, with support for adult defendants who could not otherwise be bailed. CAS also provides support for adults released from Custody in the last three months of their sentence on Home Detention Curfew (HDC) and other Licence Orders, supporting them on their journey out of the prison system. This role requires regular travel across an allocated area and therefore, a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle are essential. You will be able to claim mileage expenses from base location (to be determined) at 45p for every mile travelled. An Enhanced DBS and Prison Clearance is required for this role. These will be completed as part of the Pre-Employment Screening process. Your typical responsibilities will include: · As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead a team of Support Workers across a designated area, guiding and supporting them on a daily basis in matters of best practice, quality, performance, compliance, and resource management. ·Lead on the day to day operational support of your team, ensuring good quality service delivery and ensure operational readiness ·Support with Health and Safety, specifically Lone Working and training ·Liaise with your Service Lead regarding resources, cover requirements, recruitment and training for your team of Support Workers to ensure the area is able to deliver the service appropriately ·It may be necessary from time to time (leave or vacancy) to hold a caseload of service users. ·Participate with other colleagues (52) in covering our Emergency Out of Hours Service (18:00 to 08:00) on a rotating basis. ·Supporting the Service Lead to deliver the service across the area. · Supporting the Service Lead with recruitment and interviewing of incoming Support Workers. · Support and develop your team to achieve positive outcomes on their Training and Induction Passport documentation. · Actively contribute towards meeting team performance targets in respect of the service. Take accountability for performance targets that fall within your sphere of responsibility e.g. voids, arrears, outcome achievement. · Familiarity with computer-based packages, Word, Excel and Database. Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is values driven and committed to making a difference in society. We need someone who is compassionate and resilient, who can work with people who have experienced challenges in the past and understand the impact this may have had on them. To be successful in this role, you will be flexible and can be part of a small, local team who come together in all circumstances to put our service users first. What you can expect from us ·A dynamic and encouraging team, who are focussed on delivering results for the people we support every day. ·A commitment to helping you learn and develop your career. · Excellent benefits, including a great annual leave entitlement, an occupational sick pay scheme which exceeds statutory requirements, cycle-to-work scheme and many more. For further information about Nacro’s (Cas-2) Benefits, please click here. For further information about the role, pleased click here. We are ready and waiting to receive your online application. Request for Visa Sponsorship – NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS VACANCY There are strict criteria for visa sponsorship set by the British Government. This vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. For further information please go to Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK. Location : Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: Waterlees Supported Living, Aylestone Lane, Wigston, LE18 1AR Worker Category: Fixed Location Worker Salary: £25,188 - £25,590 per annum (pro rata for part time) - pay award pending Working Hours: 21 hours per week. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a rota including weekends and bank holidays Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 15/08/2025 Interview Date(s): To be confirmed Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people’s lives? In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement. Please note: This role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. About the Role We are looking for people who can help us to deliver high quality care and support to adults with disabilities in a supported living environment. You will deliver day to day support, providing assistance with personal care, promoting choice and control alongside maximising independence. You don’t need to have any previous formal experience in care, we are interested in people who share our values to join our committed team and celebrate individuality and diversity. We will provide the training needed and have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey. You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers. We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post. About You To apply for this post, you must be able to meet all of the following: Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support, and maximising independence; Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays; The ability to write clear and concise records; Have the ability to assist with the moving and handling of people using available equipment; We’d also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process. Interested in Flexible Working? We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual’s personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Name: Sharon Duffus Telephone: 01163051595 Email: sharon.duffus@leics.gov.uk How to Apply Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services, we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme. To apply for this job, please click ‘Apply Now’. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Employee Service Centre:https://emss.org.uk/support. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.. Location : leicestershire, LE18 1AR

Job Purpose Innovation and creativity will drive your Strategic Leadership of our Facility Management teams. The focus for this team is to develop and deliver high quality, well presented facilities that are ambitious and outward facing, whilst maximising the impact on our customers and visitors. Your leadership will ensure that the standards within facilities are consistently high, whilst responding to modern trends and aspirations. Across the team, you will also develop sustainable pathways that encourage lifelong participation in facility management and sustainability. Please see the attached Job Specification and Key Activities which outline all responsibilities and duties for this post. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW, CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE ON THE APPLICATION THAT THEY MEET ALL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA OF THE ATTACHED JOB SPECIFICATION. Rate of Pay Salary: £55201 - £60315 per annum Hours of work will be 35 hours per week to be worked Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm, 50 minute unpaid lunchbreak applicable daily, and Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm, 40 minute unpaid lunchbreak applicable. Responsibilities and Our Values Contributing to and supporting the Executive Management Team in the development of the overall Trust Strategic Vision and Corporate Delivery Plan, the Strategic Lead will ensure the delivery of the highest quality services, supporting change, challenging the status quo and empowering the design and delivery of innovative, modern and sustainable services. Working within a performance management and continuous improvement framework the postholder will strive to exceed the expectations of the East Ayrshire Leisure Vision and Delivery Plan and in doing so promote and recognise the importance of people in delivering our vision and values; • Being honest and demonstrating integrity at all times • Engaging and inclusive with our people, partners and stakeholders • Striving for continuous improvement by being ambitious and aspirational in all that we do • Taking responsibility and being accountable for our organisation and our service delivery Additional Information We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level. The post you have applied for requires you to complete a Criminal Conviction Declaration Form listing any live offences. Any information that is disclosed on a Criminal Conviction Declaration Form will require to be discussed before a formal offer of employment is made. If you require further clarification please refer to www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.. Location : Kilmarnock, KA1 1HW

Job summary Are you a compassionate Clinical Psychologist, committed to improving young people's mental health? We are expanding our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Psychology offer in the West of Somerset and are excited to invite applications for a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist. This could be a preceptorship role, with the opportunity to progress to Band 8a as you develop your skills and experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive multi-disciplinary team that values innovation, reflective practice, and collaborative working. You'll be joining a committed CAMHS West team, delivering evidence-based interventions and promoting psychological thinking across the service. You will have access to high quality supervision from experienced psychologists, and there will be opportunities for further training. You'll be responsible for delivering clinical psychology services to children and young people with mental health difficulties, as well as providing support to their carers within the CAMHS team. The role also includes working collaboratively with other professionals, promoting psychological perspectives and approaches across the service, and coordinating care for young people as appropriate. Main duties of the job Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based intervention for children and young people with a range of complex mental health difficulties. Act as care coordinator for a defined caseload. Deliver consultation and advice to colleagues within CAMHS and partner agencies. Support and supervise assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists. Contribute to service development and clinical governance initiatives within CAMHS. Liaise effectively with multi-agency colleagues, including social care, education, and paediatrics. About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card , unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty , and breathtaking coastlines , with vibrant cities like Bristol , Bath , and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London . The region is home to excellent educational facilities , and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Details Date posted 28 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £47,810 to £54,710 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-GR-2871 Job locations Foundation House Wellsprings Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7PQ Job description Job responsibilities As a Clinical Psychologist in the CAMHS West Team, you will: Deliver clinical psychology services to children, young people, and their families with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, self-injury, and eating disorders. Promote and develop psychological understanding and approaches within the multidisciplinary team. Provide consultation to other professionals, influencing psychological thinking across services. Maintain high-quality clinical records and documentation in line with Trust standards. Participate in research, clinical audit, and service evaluation projects to inform best practices. Support CAMHS in effective Clinical Governance processes, including multi-disciplinary audit and service improvement. Provide clinical supervision and teaching to psychology trainees, assistants, and other staff as appropriate. Be a key member of the wider CAMHS service, contributing to a positive team culture and service innovation. Job description Job responsibilities As a Clinical Psychologist in the CAMHS West Team, you will: Deliver clinical psychology services to children, young people, and their families with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, self-injury, and eating disorders. Promote and develop psychological understanding and approaches within the multidisciplinary team. Provide consultation to other professionals, influencing psychological thinking across services. Maintain high-quality clinical records and documentation in line with Trust standards. Participate in research, clinical audit, and service evaluation projects to inform best practices. Support CAMHS in effective Clinical Governance processes, including multi-disciplinary audit and service improvement. Provide clinical supervision and teaching to psychology trainees, assistants, and other staff as appropriate. Be a key member of the wider CAMHS service, contributing to a positive team culture and service innovation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent.Eligible for chartered clinical psychologist status.HCPC registered Desirable Relevant specialist CPD qualification.Clinical supervision experienceFurther training in specialist area post-qualifying. Experience Essential Competence in core psychological assessment formulation and intervention skills.Multi-disciplinary work in CAMHS.Competence in assessment and management of risk. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent.Eligible for chartered clinical psychologist status.HCPC registered Desirable Relevant specialist CPD qualification.Clinical supervision experienceFurther training in specialist area post-qualifying. Experience Essential Competence in core psychological assessment formulation and intervention skills.Multi-disciplinary work in CAMHS.Competence in assessment and management of risk. 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Foundation House Wellsprings Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7PQ Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Foundation House Wellsprings Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7PQ Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Foundation House, Wellsprings Road, TA2 7PQ Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

***PAYABLES & TREASURY MANAGER*** Are you a numbers-driven finance professional who thrives on precision, liquidity strategy, and cross-functional coordination? We're looking for a Payables & Treasury Manager to strengthen our client's financial global distribution operations. This is a new role which is more than just invoice processing - it's about managing complex cash flows, safeguarding financial health, and driving smarter decisions at scale. Salary £37-40K depending on experience pension healthcare paid parking Key responsibilities for the Payables & Treasury Manager include, Managing supplier invoices, payment forecasts, and vendor relationships Ensuring accurate, timely payments and avoiding penalties Monitoring cash availability, bank movements, and group fund repatriation Producing consolidated reports on payables, cash flow, and bank reconciliations Identifying payment trends, improving liquidity, and maximizing cash discounts Supporting the group with treasury insights and policy implementation The ideal Payables & Treasury Manager will need, Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field 4-6 years of finance experience (with at least 2-3 years in AP and Treasury each) Prior experience in a multinational or busy regional environment Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, cash flow modeling, trend analysis) Solid grasp of payment security, fraud prevention, and internal controls Detail-oriented, collaborative, and an excellent communicator across departments This is a new office-based position where you' will play a key role in shaping financial efficiency across a growing region.. Location : Camberley, Surrey

Job summary Associate Practitioner *Previous applicants no need to apply. Blood sciences department has a vacancy for an Associate Practitioner within the Specimen Reception -Biofire department at band 4. The potholder will be the supervisor of a team of Medical Laboratory Assistants and together with the Specimen Reception manager will be responsible for the Biofire PCR service offered to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. This is a busy department, with a workload from all Royal Berkshire hospital, satellite sites and some private hospitals. We are looking for a candidate who is a competent and versatile individual with excellent team working and communication skills and must be able to work with accuracy at all times. Previous experience in a blood sciences environment is not essential as training will be given but would be an advantage. We very much encourage personal development and so if you're looking for a challenge, are versatile and can adapt to rapidly changing scenarios then this could be the job for you. The post is full time 8.30am - 5pm five days a week Monday to Friday with expectation to contribute to our shift rota on lates, nights and weekends. Main duties of the job The post-holder will be responsible to: Participates in the provision of a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services across a range of scientific disciplines. Liaise with line manager as part of a team delivering high quality protocol based technical service under the supervision of Specimen Reception Manager and Registered Biomedical Scientist staff. Required to communicate with hospital clinicians, general practitioners, other healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives and commercial suppliers. Required to operate sophisticated, automated laboratory equipment and perform scientific techniques under supervision. Appropriately handle body fluids and materials, including high risk specimens. To report results in accordance with departmental SOPs and as appropriate to grade. To act as supervisor for support grade staff members as agreed with the laboratory management team. The post holder will be expected to train, support and advise less experienced staff, such as trainees, students and MLA's. About us Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK. The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our values: C ompassionate, A spirational, R esourceful, E xcellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. Details Date posted 28 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-7145900NCG-2 Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good education to A Levels, including science subject or NVQ 4 or Foundation degree. Basic educational qualification in Maths Desirable Windows literate Knowledge & Experience Essential 1 years of experience of working in the NHS. Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures. Desirable 1 year of experience of working in a relevant laboratory. Skills Essential Basic IT skills and Keyboard accuracy Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good education to A Levels, including science subject or NVQ 4 or Foundation degree. Basic educational qualification in Maths Desirable Windows literate Knowledge & Experience Essential 1 years of experience of working in the NHS. Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures. Desirable 1 year of experience of working in a relevant laboratory. Skills Essential Basic IT skills and Keyboard accuracy 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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Berkshire Hospital, Craven Road, RG1 5AN Reading, United Kingdom

We are looking for a HCPC registered, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, with a Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry or equivalent to join us at the Derby site of Derbyshire Pathology in a full-time, permanent role. Consideration will also be given to candidates within 12 months of completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio. We have full UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and are also accredited with the IBMS as a training laboratory. You would be based in the busy Biochemistry section of the laboratory, helping to deliver technical excellence with enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a professional, can-do attitude. 24/7 shift working is an essential requirement of this post. We are inviting applications from candidates who are highly motivated and proactive, to join a friendly and well-motivated team. We would encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further. The successful candidate will join the 24/7 shift system following training and competency assessment. The ability to work autonomously is essential as is a flexible approach to working to ensure that the service needs are met. As a Health Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist, to lead and supervise the day-to-day delivery of a diagnostic service of Clinical Biochemistry, which includes the Automation section (Cobas 8000 and P612), Immunology (Phadia 250), HbA1c's (TOSOH G11), EQA section and Osmo1. You will also be required to work in special chemistry using the Sebia, Binding Site and HPLC The role involves but is not limited to the following: Processing and validation of patient specimens Telephoning abnormal results in line with laboratory protocols Appropriate referral of abnormal results to clinicians Monitoring of reagent and consumable stocks Maintenance of equipment Service development inclusive of quality management activities and projects. Effective communication and team working Experience of using our current equipment and software Q-Pulse and WinPath Enterprise would be an advantage but full training will be given. Closing date of applications: 8 August 2025 Interview date: 20 August 2025 As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In Return We Will Offer Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Blessing Manyanga Job title: Techincal Specialist Manager Email address: blessing.manyanga@nhs.net Telephone number: 01332788507 Stacey Glasgow- Senior Biomedical Scientist 01332786743 Stacey.glasgow@nhs.net or Blessing Manyanga 01332788507. Location : Derby, England, United Kingdom

Graduate Drama and Music Teaching Assistant – £100–£110 per day 📍 Location: Greenwich (Kidbrooke), SE3 9YY 📅 Start Date: September 2025 | Full-time, Term-Time Only Are you a passionate graduate in Drama, Music, or Performing Arts looking to kickstart a rewarding career in education? A creative and inclusive secondary school in Greenwich (Kidbrooke) is seeking a vibrant and enthusiastic Graduate Drama and Music Teaching Assistant to support their Performing Arts department. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring teachers, theatre professionals, or musicians eager to gain experience in a school setting. 🎭 Role Overview: Support Drama and Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 Assist with rehearsals, performances, and creative workshops Provide 1:1 and small group support to students Help set up equipment and resources for practical lessons Foster a positive, engaging classroom environment that nurtures student creativity ✅ Candidate Profile: Degree in Drama, Music, Performing Arts, or a related field Passion for education and the performing arts Confident, proactive, and able to work collaboratively with staff and students Experience working with young people (desirable, not essential) 💷 What’s on Offer: Competitive daily rate of £100–£110 Valuable classroom experience ideal for PGCE or teacher training pathways Opportunity to be part of school productions and extracurricular activities Supportive team environment within a well-resourced Greenwich school Ready to inspire the next generation of performers? Send your CV and a brief cover letter to (url removed) to apply today! Let me know if you'd like this adapted for an agency website or made more informal.. Location : SE3 9YY

Job summary We are looking to appoint a skilled and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to work within Bexley Mental Health Hub. The successful candidate will have excellent assessment and formulation skills supporting primary care to manage people in the community utilising local services wherever possible. They will provide support and guidance to staff working in Mind in Bexley as Mental Health Advisors to ensure the right people are offered clinical assessments and interventions at the right time. They will also work with secondary care teams (ADAPT, EIP and ICMP) to identify and transfer people who require secondary care services. The Mental Health Hub is the front door to mental health services and therefore are a busy, demanding service requiring individuals to work at pace to ensure people are considered for the most appropriate intervention including clinical treatments, social care interventions, talking therapies with Mind in Bexley or other community assets. The Hub is currently piloting new ways of working and this role is part of the pilot service, it will require the post holder to understanding the stress of changing models and flexibility to support residents and staff though these changes to improve service delivery. The current model has been carefully reviewed and considered and the post holder will need to work under direction to ensure consistency of communication to staff and wider system partners to ensure the service excels. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work with all relevant community partners to: Improve the lives of people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of an excellent, compassionate services to promote the recovery and well-being of patients and their carers/families. Facilitate the interface between primary care and secondary mental health services to provide assessment for ongoing treatment decisions, lead brief inventions and facilitate groups with partner organisations Offer expertise in networking and navigation to promote ease of access to a range of specialist mental health support services. This ensures that each person, once assessed, receives the best possible care in the right place at the right time and by the right supporting service. Work with adults (18+) whose mental health needs can be best met within primary care and whose difficulties are best understood within a biopsychosocial model Work as an MDT with clinicians from a range of teams and Mind in Bexley to ensure individuals receive the best possible outcome Provide clinical leadership and oversight of referrals and assessments ensuring staff including mental health advisor are offered advice and guidance to ensure safe and meaningful conversations with residents to ensure we understand their needs Lead on the initial triage of referrals to ensure that the appropriate pathways are undertaken for patients About us Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: We're Kind We're Fair We Listen We Care Details Date posted 28 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £53,751 to £60,651 a year pa inc Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 277-7373620-CMH Job locations Mind in Bexley Devonshire Road Bexley DA6 8DS Job description Job responsibilities Management responsibilities The Trusts success will be dependent on all managers playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good employment practice are universally embedded within the organisation. Managers will be expected to: Ensure that systems are in place to co-ordinate information about the take up of the services and to establish unmet needs and action plans to address those. Conduct and contribute to the PDR process for all staff within the team which reflect Trust and local priorities and ensure staff has access to appropriate training and development. Co-ordinate and develop the practice and culture of the MDT team through close liaising with clinical leads around recruitment and service delivery. Communicate regularly through team meetings, team briefings, clinical forums and individually with team members providing an opportunity for two-way feedback. Ensure that service response to patient experience feedback is provided in a timely manner. Undertake other duties delegated by the Operational Manager in keeping with the scope and authority of the job description. Ensure through effective leadership and management, continuous service development, improvement, and high-quality service delivery. To ensure care is locally delivered, at the right time and is service user/ carer focussed. To work closely and in partnership with colleagues within primary care and their community partner organisations in a collaborative way, ensuring that decisions are made that ensure the best care for service users and that there is a seamless pathway. To provide informal mental health specific learning for staff across the wider Bexley system, including providing specialist advice relating to mental health Respond to and effectively manage complaints and incidents within the team, as a Band 7 you will also be expected to investigate complaints on a rota basis for the wider directorate. Job description Job responsibilities Management responsibilities The Trusts success will be dependent on all managers playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good employment practice are universally embedded within the organisation. Managers will be expected to: Ensure that systems are in place to co-ordinate information about the take up of the services and to establish unmet needs and action plans to address those. Conduct and contribute to the PDR process for all staff within the team which reflect Trust and local priorities and ensure staff has access to appropriate training and development. Co-ordinate and develop the practice and culture of the MDT team through close liaising with clinical leads around recruitment and service delivery. Communicate regularly through team meetings, team briefings, clinical forums and individually with team members providing an opportunity for two-way feedback. Ensure that service response to patient experience feedback is provided in a timely manner. Undertake other duties delegated by the Operational Manager in keeping with the scope and authority of the job description. Ensure through effective leadership and management, continuous service development, improvement, and high-quality service delivery. To ensure care is locally delivered, at the right time and is service user/ carer focussed. To work closely and in partnership with colleagues within primary care and their community partner organisations in a collaborative way, ensuring that decisions are made that ensure the best care for service users and that there is a seamless pathway. To provide informal mental health specific learning for staff across the wider Bexley system, including providing specialist advice relating to mental health Respond to and effectively manage complaints and incidents within the team, as a Band 7 you will also be expected to investigate complaints on a rota basis for the wider directorate. Person Specification EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION Essential Current professional registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse educated to degree, Masters level or have other relevant experience. Post Graduate Certificate in prescribing practice with qualification to be a Non-Medical Prescriber Evidence of continuing professional and personal development. EXPERIENCE Essential Highly extensive experience and significant post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs. Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults in primary care settings Working knowledge of appropriate assessment tools and outcome measures for both primary care and secondary care Specialist knowledge of psycho-social interventions and their appropriate use and ability to facilitate groups SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge of the key drivers behind community mental health care and the need for transformation Ability to provide and receive complex and emotive information with staff, service users, carers and other stakeholders. An understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical and non-clinical risks. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential Ability to travel and work/cover across sites Person Specification EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION Essential Current professional registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse educated to degree, Masters level or have other relevant experience. Post Graduate Certificate in prescribing practice with qualification to be a Non-Medical Prescriber Evidence of continuing professional and personal development. EXPERIENCE Essential Highly extensive experience and significant post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs. Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults in primary care settings Working knowledge of appropriate assessment tools and outcome measures for both primary care and secondary care Specialist knowledge of psycho-social interventions and their appropriate use and ability to facilitate groups SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge of the key drivers behind community mental health care and the need for transformation Ability to provide and receive complex and emotive information with staff, service users, carers and other stakeholders. An understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical and non-clinical risks. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential Ability to travel and work/cover across sites 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 Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Address Mind in Bexley Devonshire Road Bexley DA6 8DS Employer's website http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Address Mind in Bexley Devonshire Road Bexley DA6 8DS Employer's website http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Mind in Bexley Devonshire Road, DA6 8DS Bexley, United Kingdom

Job summary One of the key drivers in Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust's Digital Strategy is to improve productivity and time to care for our workforce. Our aim is to give our staff the r ight tools for the job with reliable technology, connectivity and support to enable efficient and flexible working. We require a Digital Support Officer to work in our transformed Digital Support team. We are an innovative Service Desk support function working with all staff across the Trust. You will be involved in supporting our Electronic Patient Records and other clinical systems; making sure mobile phones and IT kit gets to the right place at the right time and talking to services to find out how we can proactively support them. Main duties of the job This role will require a person with a drive to provide high level customer service, good phone and live chat skills, the ability to multi-task using several clinical and non-clinical computer systems and great problem solving skills to resolve incidents at first point of contact. Working as part of the Digital Support Team the Digital Support Officer will be responsible for providing business support, configuration for systems and mobile phones as well as data quality for a number of IT systems, specialising in the Trusts EPR (Electronic Patient Records). The post holder will act as the first point of contact for all staff for support and management of clinical systems. Will be collaborating on digital projects to improve the use of clinical applications and data quality to help support the service delivery and organisational objectives. As part of the role the post holder will also be processing orders and liaising with the Trusts IT shared service and external partners to ensure all staff are provided with the appropriate access and equipment. About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just fivemental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission , and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country. Our family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 for children and young people, perinatal services, including medium and low secure learning disabilities facilities. The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Our Trust values are: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it! Details Date posted 28 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 367-CORP-9506-A Job locations 99 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5TL 99 Waverley Road St Albans AL3 5TL Job description Job responsibilities This role requires a person with a drive to provide a high level of customer service, great phone and live chat skills, the ability to multi-task using several clinical and non-clinical computer systems and great problem-solving skills to resolve incidents at first point of contact. Working as part of the Digital Support Team the Digital Support Officer will be responsible for providing business support, configuration for systems and mobile phones as well as data quality for a number of IT systems, specialising in the Trusts EPR (Electronic Patient Records). The post holder will act as the first point of contact for all staff for support and management of clinical systems. They will be supporting other teams within the Digital Department to improve the use of clinical applications and data quality to help support the service delivery and organisational objectives. As part of the role the post holder will also be, processing orders and liaising with the Trusts IT shared service and external partners to ensure all staff are provided with the appropriate access and equipment. All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity. Job description Job responsibilities This role requires a person with a drive to provide a high level of customer service, great phone and live chat skills, the ability to multi-task using several clinical and non-clinical computer systems and great problem-solving skills to resolve incidents at first point of contact. Working as part of the Digital Support Team the Digital Support Officer will be responsible for providing business support, configuration for systems and mobile phones as well as data quality for a number of IT systems, specialising in the Trusts EPR (Electronic Patient Records). The post holder will act as the first point of contact for all staff for support and management of clinical systems. They will be supporting other teams within the Digital Department to improve the use of clinical applications and data quality to help support the service delivery and organisational objectives. As part of the role the post holder will also be, processing orders and liaising with the Trusts IT shared service and external partners to ensure all staff are provided with the appropriate access and equipment. All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree, or equivalent experience Experience Essential Experience of providing customer support to users, including strong administrative and organisational skills. Working with data quality to improve standards Desirable Successfully working with healthcare systems, including EPR systems. Up to date knowledge of software available, its pros and cons, and national best practice. Experience of testing new software releases. Experience of working with systems configuration. Communication Skills Essential Good people skills, to promote and support effective use of computer systems, including the ability to persuade/negotiate and to deliver briefings/training. Able to ask questions and understand the needs of users on helpdesk, as well as clinical teams and service managers, making suggestions of how they can improve their use of computer systems. Need to be able to give clear helpdesk advice while working to deadlines and managing own workload, with constant support requests. Desirable Written communication skills, such as to provide comprehensive progress reports, briefing notes, clear instructions, appropriately worded emails with the right tone. Able to develop relationships with all levels of staff within the Trust. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree, or equivalent experience Experience Essential Experience of providing customer support to users, including strong administrative and organisational skills. Working with data quality to improve standards Desirable Successfully working with healthcare systems, including EPR systems. Up to date knowledge of software available, its pros and cons, and national best practice. Experience of testing new software releases. Experience of working with systems configuration. Communication Skills Essential Good people skills, to promote and support effective use of computer systems, including the ability to persuade/negotiate and to deliver briefings/training. Able to ask questions and understand the needs of users on helpdesk, as well as clinical teams and service managers, making suggestions of how they can improve their use of computer systems. Need to be able to give clear helpdesk advice while working to deadlines and managing own workload, with constant support requests. Desirable Written communication skills, such as to provide comprehensive progress reports, briefing notes, clear instructions, appropriately worded emails with the right tone. Able to develop relationships with all levels of staff within the Trust. 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 Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address 99 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5TL 99 Waverley Road St Albans AL3 5TL Employer's website https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address 99 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5TL 99 Waverley Road St Albans AL3 5TL Employer's website https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : 99 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5TL, 99 Waverley Road, AL3 5TL St Albans, United Kingdom