Total 60 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Blandford, DT11 7BH

Role: Speech and Language Therapist Hours: 40 hours per week Location: The Forum School Salary/Benefits: £29,969 per annum Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) who is looking to join our multidisciplinary team? The Forum School is a 38-52 week school and home for children and young people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Located in the glorious Dorset countryside with 28 acres of land for play and relaxation, the school boasts of many facilities such as a theatre, sports hall, indoor and outdoor riding areas, climbing wall, multiple safe play areas and a swimming pool. Children and young people have full access to the National Curriculum with teaching appropriately differentiated to meet their needs. In addition, The Forum School draws upon a proven programme of specialist education and 24 hour care with a wide range of clinical and therapeutic inputs. &n

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SeniorSpeech andLanguage Therapist(Dysphagia Lead) to join a well-known charitable organisation. This full-time, permanent offers excellent benefits a salary of £55,000.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years' experience supporting service users with dysphagia and complex eating and drinking needs.

As a Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will lead dysphagia therapy services, driving improvements in quality, compliance, and service outcomes

You will be responsible for:

- Developing and refining policies focused on improving dysphagia therapy services.

- Ensuring alignment of clinical practices with regulatory guidelines (NICE, HCPC, RCSLT).

- Leading communication initiatives to keep therapists informed on service updates.

- Supporting and advising therapists, especially on complex cases.

- Monitoring and guiding therapy record-keeping and quality standards.

- Providing training and support to colleagues, carers, and educational staff.

- Collaborating with service leads to ensure cohesive approaches across various settings.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Speech & Language Therapist,Speech Therapist or in a similar role.

- At least 3 years' experience supporting service users with dysphagia and complex eating and drinking needs.

- Leadership experience in dysphagia therapy at Band 7 level.

- Post Graduate qualification in Dysphagia.

- Qualified therapist status.

- Enhanced DBS check.

What's on offer:

- Competitive Salary

- Contributory Pension Scheme

- 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Discounts on shopping through rewards scheme

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Wellbeing support including occupational health and counselling

Apply now to make a meaningful impact within a supportive educational environment and advance your career.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HPC registered Speech and Language Therapist(Band 5/6) to join a well-known charitable organisation. This permanent role can be full-time / part-time, offering excellent benefits a salary range of £30,500 - £45,500.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with complex needs, ideally with a specialisation in PBS or dysphagia.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you'll be conducting comprehensive assessments and delivering evidence-based therapy interventions for students with complex needs.

You will be responsible for:

- Working closely with carers, school staff, and external agencies to ensure therapy goals are fully integrated into the educational framework.

- Creating and maintaining detailed reports and case notes in line with organisational policies.

- Providing training, guidance, and support to carers, educators, and other professionals involved in student care.

- Leading and mentoring junior therapists, therapy assistants, and students as part of the trans-disciplinary team.

- Developing and implementing therapy plans that align with students' educational, health, and care objectives.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Speech & Language Therapist,Speech Therapist or in a similar role.

- Experience working with individuals with complex needs, ideally with a specialisation in PBS or dysphagia.

- Qualified therapist status.

- HPC registration and Member of RCSLT.

- Familiarity with issues related to complex Autism Spectrum Conditions.

- Background in working with children with complex special needs, including sensory impairments and challenging behaviours.

- Experience working with children supported by EHCP or SEN.

- Enhanced DBS check.

What's on offer:

- Competitive Salary

- Contributory Pension Scheme

- 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Discounts on shopping through rewards scheme

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Wellbeing support including occupational health and counselling

Apply now to make a meaningful impact within a supportive educational environment and advance your career.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/ In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. About the Role We are currently recruiting a Nurse Specialist (Band 7) to provide leadership and overall management to our expanding Lower Limb Therapy Service and Well Leg Service. The post holder will be able to demonstrate a passion for Leg Ulcer Management and excellent leadership skills to support the team, overseeing the Teams caseload ensuring that the service delivers high quality, safe and effective nursing care within allocated resources. The post holder will have the competencies required to perform at this level and role model the Trusts core values, as well as exhibit the behaviours required as part of those values. The post holder will require excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work flexibly across a variety of clinic settings within our northern locality and working closely with the Nurse Team Manager Community, Nurse Specialist Community, and Community Nursing team, professional lead and operational management using their community clinical expertise. The post holder will be responsible for: Undertaking holistic nursing assessments to facilitate a nursing diagnosis, plan of care, and ongoing evaluation. Providing specialist advice and information to patients, relatives, Nurses and Health Care Assistants within the clinic setting. Undertakes research activities and leads clinical audits in Community Lower Limb Therapy Service and Well Leg Service team. To support the organisation the post-holder will participate in the senior clinician on-call rota and will be remunerated in line with the Trust's Single On-call Remuneration Agreement. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours a week Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Kate Jenkins, Clinical Matron and professional lead for leg ulcer services katejenkins2@nhs.net or Hannah Tapp, Operational Manager, Specialist Services Hannah.tapp@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

Are you looking to broaden your clinical experience, working alongside the military in a temporary capacity?

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and professional healthcare candidates to work at military locations throughout the UK for ad-hoc assignments, which once registered, will be available to you through the easy to use Patchwork Health app.

HCRG is the first of its kind Staff Bank to support the permanent military and civilian workforce predominantly in the provision of primary, but also secondary, healthcare, dental and mental health services. Previous experience of working with the military population would be desirable but not necessary to apply to the Staff Bank.

By joining the Staff Bank, you will benefit from:

Priority access to temporary assignments
Continuity of access to temporary assignments
Access to a dedicated Bank Team
Free CPD Training
Free Health & Wellbeing Services
Free Occupational Health Screening
Free Appraisals
Free Revalidation
Free Mandatory Training

Interested in applying? Submit your CV to MODBankSupport@hcrg.uk.com / FHRBankSupport@hcrg.uk.com or call 02382359149.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

Dates: 25/09/2024 - 16/10/2024

LOCATION:

BLANDFORD DENTAL CENTRE DT11 8RH

Unique Reference Number: N1

DENTAL NURSE
A. OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION- SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
1. To provide clinical and administrative support to the Dental Officer to enable
maintenance of the surgery. This includes preparation/sterilisation of all instruments before
and after patients, reception duties, document handling, operation of dental computing
system, processing radiographs, shared maintenance tasks and working in the central
sterilisation area when in place.
2. To be fully aware of the responsibilities of a registered healthcare professional and
comply with the GDC Principles and Standards for Dental Professionals.
3. To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for
appointed patients
4. To be accountable to the Senior Dental Officer through their line management.
5. To comply with DPHC (Dental) policy on working hours.
6. To comply with all Health and Safety Policy directives and legislation.
7. To carry out preventive cross infection procedures including sterilisation of
instruments and materials in compliance with current legislation (HTM 01-05) and best
practice as described in DPHC (Dental) SOPs Chapter 13.
8. To adhere to local stock control procedures when removing items of stock from the
storeroom.
9. To manage the patient appointment system.
10. To manage dental records (manual and electronic) ensuring the correct receipt,
despatch, registration and storage of FMed 271 and hasten any outstanding documents.
11. To manage the receipt, despatch and documentation of dental prosthetic appliances,
ensuring timely appointments for patients as necessary.
B. STANDARDS TO WHICH A DENTAL NURSE MUST COMPLY WHEN PROVIDING
THE SERVICES
12. To comply with all relevant Authority policy including DPHC (Dental) policies,
regulations and orders as well as JSP 950 Leaflet 2-23-1 and other policies as notified to the
Dental Practitioner.
13. To ensure that surgery management, document administration (including the
rendering of dental returns and safe custody of F Med 271s) and maintenance of equipment
is undertaken to the standards laid out in JSP 950 2-23-1.
14. To ensure compliance with Radiation Safety Orders and adhere to current Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
C. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
15. Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
16. Must hold valid suitable and appropriate indemnity insurance with a recognised
dental defence organisation.
17. Must provide evidence of clinical currency in accordance with JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4,
Returning to Clinical Practice, specifically a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the
last 15 months.
18. To have completed GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) including medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults,
disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection.
19. To be trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures and have
practised and tested these procedures at least annually in accordance with Resuscitation
Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1 DMS CPR Standards and Training.
20. Must have undertaken the additional health clearance checks for clinicians required
to perform Exposure Prone Procedures (in accordance with the Department of Health policy
entitled "Health clearance for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV: New Healthcare
Workers").
D. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
21. Previous Ministry of Defence (MoD) experience.
22. Hold a Dental Nurse qualification.

Can't see what you're looking for?
Submit your CV to us via our Quick CV drop, and we'll be in touch to advise how to register with us.

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/ In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Are you looking to broaden your clinical experience, working alongside the military in a temporary capacity?

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and professional healthcare candidates to work at military locations throughout the UK for ad-hoc assignments, which once registered, will be available to you through the easy to use Patchwork Health app.

HCRG is the first of its kind Staff Bank to support the permanent military and civilian workforce predominantly in the provision of primary, but also secondary, healthcare, dental and mental health services. Previous experience of working with the military population would be desirable but not necessary to apply to the Staff Bank.

By joining the Staff Bank, you will benefit from:

Priority access to temporary assignments
Continuity of access to temporary assignments
Access to a dedicated Bank Team
Free CPD Training
Free Health & Wellbeing Services
Free Occupational Health Screening
Free Appraisals
Free Revalidation
Free Mandatory Training

Interested in applying? Submit your CV to MODBankSupport@hcrg.uk.com / FHRBankSupport@hcrg.uk.com or call 02382359149.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

Dates: 30/09/2024 - 31/01/2025

LOCATION:

BLANDFORD DENTAL CENTRE DT11 8RH

Unique Reference Number: N1

DENTAL NURSE
A. OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION- SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
1. To provide clinical and administrative support to the Dental Officer to enable
maintenance of the surgery. This includes preparation/sterilisation of all instruments before
and after patients, reception duties, document handling, operation of dental computing
system, processing radiographs, shared maintenance tasks and working in the central
sterilisation area when in place.
2. To be fully aware of the responsibilities of a registered healthcare professional and
comply with the GDC Principles and Standards for Dental Professionals.
3. To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for
appointed patients
4. To be accountable to the Senior Dental Officer through their line management.
5. To comply with DPHC (Dental) policy on working hours.
6. To comply with all Health and Safety Policy directives and legislation.
7. To carry out preventive cross infection procedures including sterilisation of
instruments and materials in compliance with current legislation (HTM 01-05) and best
practice as described in DPHC (Dental) SOPs Chapter 13.
8. To adhere to local stock control procedures when removing items of stock from the
storeroom.
9. To manage the patient appointment system.
10. To manage dental records (manual and electronic) ensuring the correct receipt,
despatch, registration and storage of FMed 271 and hasten any outstanding documents.
11. To manage the receipt, despatch and documentation of dental prosthetic appliances,
ensuring timely appointments for patients as necessary.
B. STANDARDS TO WHICH A DENTAL NURSE MUST COMPLY WHEN PROVIDING
THE SERVICES
12. To comply with all relevant Authority policy including DPHC (Dental) policies,
regulations and orders as well as JSP 950 Leaflet 2-23-1 and other policies as notified to the
Dental Practitioner.
13. To ensure that surgery management, document administration (including the
rendering of dental returns and safe custody of F Med 271s) and maintenance of equipment
is undertaken to the standards laid out in JSP 950 2-23-1.
14. To ensure compliance with Radiation Safety Orders and adhere to current Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
C. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
15. Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
16. Must hold valid suitable and appropriate indemnity insurance with a recognised
dental defence organisation.
17. Must provide evidence of clinical currency in accordance with JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4,
Returning to Clinical Practice, specifically a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the
last 15 months.
18. To have completed GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) including medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults,
disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection.
19. To be trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures and have
practised and tested these procedures at least annually in accordance with Resuscitation
Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1 DMS CPR Standards and Training.
20. Must have undertaken the additional health clearance checks for clinicians required
to perform Exposure Prone Procedures (in accordance with the Department of Health policy
entitled "Health clearance for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV: New Healthcare
Workers").
D. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
21. Previous Ministry of Defence (MoD) experience.
22. Hold a Dental Nurse qualification.

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Submit your CV to us via our Quick CV drop, and we'll be in touch to advise how to register with us.

Bladder and Bowel Service Nurse We are looking for a nurse to join our Bladder & bowel Service. This is a NHS Band 5 equivalent role. What we can offer you: A strong ethos of flexible working, to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance Agile working, enabling us to work from a variety of bases, interacting with your teams at the most appropriate location Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses A commitment to personal development, training and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets Cycle to work scheme Death in service cover Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street Interested? Have questions? Just wondering? Get in touch with Shirley Carter - wed love to hear from you.

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/ In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

A vacancy for a full time medical secretary in the Gastroenterology department based at Scunthorpe.

The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients’ pathway of care. The post holder will work as part of a team and will provide expertise in the proactive management of the patient pathway from referral to treatment, ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly.

The post holder will ensure high levels of patient and clinician satisfaction by being an accessible, customer focused and knowledgeable point of contact. They will provide a consistent approach across the Trust, using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure that functions of the role are carried out correctly within given timescales.


















Outpatient Pathway
1. Process and log all referrals, including paper and Choose and Book, in line with Trust Access Policy and specialty SOP.
2. Schedule new and follow up appointments with patients with the most appropriate clinician, ensuring that capacity is proactively and efficiently used, and supervising other staff to ensure this is done. Offering choice wherever is possible.
3. Ensure any diagnostic and investigations that are required as part of the patient pathway have been requested, including those carried out at other Trusts and are available before clinic day.
4. Co-ordinate appointments and procedures at other hospitals and organisations, where required.
5. Ensure clinic outcomes are recorded accurately on PAS, including those for offsite clinics.
6. Lead on the completion of clinic cancellation forms and process according to SOP.
7. Reschedule outpatient clinics as requested, in line with waiting time targets
8. Use the Trust’s medical transcription system and ensure that urgent letters are processed in accordance with SOP.
9. Liaise with patient records staff, ward clerks and other organisations to ensure all medical notes, referral letters, results and discharge summaries are available for outpatient appointments and consultations, delegating work to other members of the team if/where necessary.
10. Recognise when patients are on cancer pathways and, liaise with Cancer Trackers to ensure patients are handed over appropriately.

NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers”.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.


This advert closes on Monday 16 Sep 2024

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/ In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/ In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.