Total 321 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Milton Keynes, MK5 8HJ

A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


Pharmacy Support Worker - Distribution and Stores

Department Pharmacy

Band 2 £22,383 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Pharmacy Support Worker, to join the Stores and Distribution Team at Milton Keynes University Hospital. We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of a team.

This post will involve picking, packing and receipting of orders, stock rotation and ward supply including extended services. Working as part of a team the role can involve lifting and moving of heavy items with appropriate training. Weekend & Bank Holiday working as part of a roster.


Interview date: w/c 23rd September 2024

· To perform, under supervision, all types of pharmaceutical work appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, to participate in the provision of pharmaceutical services to our patients and staff.



· To provide accurate, efficient, and high-quality supply service to the trust and external customers ensuring the continued quality of products, maintaining the standards required for wholesale supply, as required by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority.

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
• Stock shelves in the Inpatient Pharmacy, Outpatient Pharmacy, and any other required location ensuring that stock is kept clean, tidy, in the correct place and used in order FEFO (first expiry first out).
• Carry out regular stock checks of medicines stored within these areas reporting any discrepancies to the Procurement Pharmacy Technician.
• Receive and process orders for medicines from wards and departments.
• Visit wards and departments on a schedule, to order stock (top up)
• Process orders via the pharmacy computer system.
• Assemble medicines for delivery in ward boxes ensuring that they are packed in an appropriate way to minimise damage or risk to staff and messengers.
• Ensure that only non-wholesale stock returned to Pharmacy is correctly assessed for re-use and returned appropriately via the stock system.
• Dispose of medicines appropriately ready for destruction in a safe manner.
• Receive and process telephone enquiries relating to stock and distribution.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment.
• Carry out any other duties as requested by the Chief Pharmacy Technician or Team Manager.

Please refer to Job Description for further details

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Sep 2024

To deliver low intensity evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education setting with mild to moderate mental health problems To help children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services To support and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing To work with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services Please see attached job description for more details

Principle responsibilities To monitor and develop provision of the SLT service within the ASU MDT team and be an advisor for stroke across the Acute Adult SLT service. To monitor and lead on the training and supervision of other SLTs who are developing their skills in working with stroke. To undertake other duties, as requested by the line manager to ensure the efficient, effective running of the SLT Service. Clinical Duties To assess, diagnose, treat and manage independently a highly complex and diverse dysphagia caseload, using instrumental measures (videofluoroscopy, FEES, sEMG) where appropriate, undertaking training in these where necessary. To assess, diagnose, treat and manage independently a complex and diverse caseload of people with speech, language and communication difficulties To work as an influential and effective member of the Speech and Language Therapy team. To participate in inter-disciplinary assessment of clients and carers needs and priorities. To provide information and highly specialist advice to clients, carers and professionals. To ensure clients are involved in the planning and prioritization of their care plans across the service. To participate in multi-disciplinary planning of intervention / management to meet clients identified goals. To provide highly specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes. To write reports reflecting highly specialist knowledge. To negotiate with other professionals, families and carers around case management in complex cases. To adapt practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences. To use and promote the use of evidence based practice across the S&LT Service. To deal skillfully with complex issues and generate appropriate strategies for caseload management of self and others. To provide second opinions on request for complex clinical cases across the adult SLT service. To provide appropriate support and supervision to other therapists across the adult SLT service. Professional To ensure new national and professional clinical guidance relevant to the work with the client group and clinical specialism are evaluated and identified actions implemented. To undertake and promote the evaluation of new research, evidence and equipment that relates to the specialism. To develop care protocols / packages relating to client group / specialism. To participate in and ensure the development, marketing and delivery of training programmes that enhance the knowledge and skills of clients, carers and other professionals. To provide specialist training and presentations in areas of clinical expertise to other professionals. To ensure the service provides an equitable, timely and comprehensive range of interventions. To participate in and ensure the development of high quality and accessible information for service users. To provide service related information and specialist clinical advice on request from Managers and relevant external agencies. To engage in regular supervision and undertake an annual appraisal.

A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.


Applicants must be a qualified registered Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) or a Children and Young People Wellbeing Practitioner (CYP WP) with experience of working with CYP in Mental Health Services in the provision of both individual and group treatments. Mental health professionals with post graduate experience of working with young people with emotional and mental health issues and with experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems to CYP both individually and in groups may also apply.

MK MHST works with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school.

The purpose of the team is to
• Provide evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Support the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.
• Give timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.

You will be part of a successfully established Mental Health Support Team (MHST) created to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people and to play a key part in a team of people delivering low intensity interventions into schools and other settings in the north of Milton Keynes. You will work alongside other EMHPs and CYPWPs, Mental Health Practitioners and a Senior Practitioner.

The post holder will undertake assessments of children and young people and deliver evidence based low intensity group and individual interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression and/or behavioural difficulties and their families and carers. You will also provide training and consultation to schools and other agencies about mental health in children and young people and support schools in identifying specific areas of need as part of the whole school approach to mental health.

We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.

Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust.

With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and we will support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
• To deliver low intensity evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education setting with mild to moderate mental health problems
• To help children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services
• To support and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing
• To work with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services

Please see attached job description for more details


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

You will be part of the pharmacy team and work with staff within the pharmacy department and across the trust to enable the objectives of the Trust to be achieved. To contribute to the Trusts compliance with medicines safety and optimisation and RPS standards and the Clinical Governance and Risk Management agendas To contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services provided to a range of clinical specialities. To ensure that appropriate levels of service are provided in accordance with statutory requirements and professional standards as described in Medicines, Ethics and Practice issue by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. To assist the relevant managers and colleagues in the development and delivery of pharmacy services which reflect the needs of the Trust and our patients and commissioners. To undertake projects that will improve the safety and clinical effectiveness of patient care and the patient experience and contribute to effective and appropriate drugs budget management within a range of clinical specialities. To support the Divisional teams and Clinical Service Units in delivering a consistently high-quality patient care and pharmacy service across a variety of different specialties, on a rotational basis (normally 12 months). To facilitate and support the optimal and affordable use of medicines. To comply with pharmacy procedures, clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Trust Responsibilities To lead the operational management of the aseptic dispensing activities to ensure the safe and efficient supply of pharmaceutical products for patients and to support staff in the effective management of medicines. To be responsible for the training of healthcare professionals on aseptic dispensing practices and other systems for managing the supply of aseptically prepared medicines to patients as required for the efficient and effective running of the hospitals services. To review the service in light of demand and escalate concerns regarding safety of the unit To work closely with the Accountable Pharmacist in managing the unit To contribute to the Trusts compliance with the Medicines Management standards, Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Risk management. Professional Responsibilities General Support, lead and develop staff through personal and professional interaction as a positive, effective and credible role model. As a specialist practitioner to identify, write and approve policies and procedures to ensure that legal and ethical requirements dispensing and supply are fulfilled. Take responsibility for the organisational management of service improvement projects or initiatives for the service, development of project plans, and delivery of aims and objectives of each individual project. Retain professional competence and credibility through continuous practice and education, providing expert advice where required, internal and external customers of the Trust. Education & Training To ensure new staff receive a full induction, and those in training positions have the necessary training provided to ensure they achieve the competencies required for the qualification for which they are studying. To identify training needs of managed staff so they are able to undertake their required roles. To evaluate the training provided. To identify own training needs. To maintain a portfolio of practice to fulfil the mandatory continuing professional development requirement of The General Pharmaceutical Council. Research and Audit To collect data for internal audits of dispensing, supply and procurement to provide good quality assurance. To liaise on pharmaceutical aspects of oncology clinical trials with the lead pharmacist for clinical trials and to ensure the safe and appropriate storage of trial drugs. To guide and support others undertaking research. Please refer to the job description for further details.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on role and responsibilities. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Women and Children

Pharmacy department

Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you a specialist pharmacist with a passion for women’s and children’s services? Would you like to contribute to advancing pharmaceutical care within women’s services and for our paediatric patients? If this describes you, we invite you to get in touch with us.

Now is an excellent time to become part of the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are a friendly, forward-thinking department who continue to grow in both size and influence. Recent enhancements include a major departmental refurbishment, the introduction of a new Pharmacy Robot, the establishment of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy.

Our services are evolving to provide our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with more time to work alongside patients while supporting their medical and nursing colleagues. Our commitment is to ensure that every patient receives safe, high-quality care, placing our patients at the heart of our mission. This role is a compelling career opportunity for a skilled and dedicated pharmacist to join our hardworking, forward-looking, and innovative pharmacy team.

Interview Date: w/c 23.09.2024

You will become part of a growing team of Clinical Pharmacists and Specialist Pharmacists, who support patient care across a wide range of clinical specialties within the Trust. With the support of the Principal Pharmacist for Women’s and Children’s Services, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within your chosen area of expertise. In addition to delivering ward based clinical pharmacy services within women’s services and paediatrics, as well as clinical support to the dispensary, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting and supervising junior staff, undertaking quality improvement and audit work, advocating for medicines optimisation and safety initiatives at the ward level, and collaborating with the Principal Pharmacist to address any medicines related issues affecting the women and children's services.

This role is crucial to the delivery, development, and evaluation of pharmaceutical services across the hospital. It plays a key part in helping divisions optimise medicines use within available resources.

Our standard working hours now consist of four long days (8 am to 6.30 pm) per week, with coverage on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays on a rota basis. After a period of induction and training, you will contribute to the pharmacy out-of-hours service.

If successful, you will be part of a supportive and learning environment that encourages both professional and personal development.

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more detailson the role and responsibilities.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology and Anticoagulation

Pharmacy department

Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you a specialist pharmacist with a passion for cardiology and anticoagulation? Would you like to contribute to advancing pharmaceutical care for our cardiology patients and those requiring anticoagulation therapy?

Now is an excellent time to become part of the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are a friendly, forward-thinking department who continue to grow in both size and influence. Recent enhancements include a major departmental refurbishment, the introduction of a new Pharmacy Robot, the establishment of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy.

Our services are evolving to provide our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with more time to work alongside patients while supporting their medical and nursing colleagues. Our commitment is to ensure that every patient receives safe, high-quality care, placing our patients at the heart of our mission. This role is a compelling career opportunity for a skilled and dedicated pharmacist to join our hardworking, forward-looking, and innovative pharmacy team.

Interview Date: w/c 22.09.2024

You will become part of a growing team of Clinical Pharmacists and Specialist Pharmacists, who support patient care across a wide range of clinical specialties within the Trust. With the support of the Principal Pharmacist for Cardiology and Anticoagulation, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within your chosen area of expertise. In addition to delivering ward and clinic based clinical pharmacy services within cardiology and anticoagulation, as well as clinical support to the dispensary, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting and supervising junior staff, undertaking quality improvement and audit work, advocating for medicines optimisation and safety initiatives at the ward level, and collaborating with the Principal Pharmacist to address any medicines related issues affecting cardiology and anticoagulation.

This role is crucial to the delivery, development, and evaluation of pharmaceutical services across the hospital. It plays a key part in helping divisions optimise medicines use within available resources.

Our standard working hours now consist of four long days (8 am to 6.30 pm) per week, with coverage on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays on a rota basis. After a period of induction and training, you will contribute to the pharmacy out-of-hours service.

If successful, you will be part of a supportive and learning environment that encourages both professional and personal development.

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on role and responsibilities.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Sep 2024

Specialist Clinical Pharmacist ( with on-call )

Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

It is an exciting time to be joining Milton Keynes Hospital Pharmacy. We have had significant investment over the last few years in a fully refurbished Pharmacy department plus a state-of-the-art Aseptic Unit based within our new Cancer Centre. Research & Development is a key priority for the organisation and the Pharmacy Department. We also have a New Outpatient Pharmacy.

As a result of significant investment into our pharmacy team, we are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Specialist pharmacists to join our team and contribute to developing and delivering our services.

You will work closely with pharmacy colleagues and other healthcare staff to:
• provide clinical pharmacy services across a variety of specialities.
• support safe prescribing and medicines optimisation.
• support medicines safety and quality improvement
• provide medicines related advice to colleagues and patients.
• support the safe and timely discharge of patients.
• support clinical screening and accuracy checking within the dispensary.
• Undertake audit, research and development of more junior team members

Interview: w/c 23.09.2024

Your role would be to support the Divisional teams and Clinical Service Units in delivering a consistently high-quality patient care and pharmacy service across a variety of different specialties, on a rotational basis (normally 12 months).

To facilitate and support the optimal and affordable use of medicines

To comply with pharmacy procedures, clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management.

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
• You will be part of the pharmacy team and work with staff within the pharmacy department and across the trust to enable the objectives of the Trust to be achieved.
• To contribute to the Trust’s compliance with medicines safety and optimisation and RPS standards and the Clinical Governance and Risk Management agendas
• To contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services provided to a range of clinical specialities.
• To ensure that appropriate levels of service are provided in accordance with statutory requirements and professional standards as described in ‘Medicines, Ethics and Practice’ issue by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
• To assist the relevant managers and colleagues in the development and delivery of pharmacy services which reflect the needs of the Trust and our patients and commissioners.
• To undertake projects that will improve the safety and clinical effectiveness of patient care and the patient experience and contribute to effective and appropriate drugs budget management within a range of clinical specialities.
• To support the Divisional teams and Clinical Service Units in delivering a consistently high-quality patient care and pharmacy service across a variety of different specialties, on a rotational basis (normally 12 months).
• To facilitate and support the optimal and affordable use of medicines.
• To comply with pharmacy procedures, clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Sep 2024

Clinical Duties:-Provision of evidenced based assessment, management and treatment of complex tissue viability cases across the health economy, this could be in a clinic setting, inpatient facility, care home, prison or patients own home.-Documentation of clinical care plans, advice and activity to a high standard.-Liaison with the multidisciplinary team.-Prescription of dressing treatments working within prescribed formulary.-Develop specialist skills to implement tissue viability treatment programmes including advanced wound therapies and debridement.-Assist in complex wound clinics this will include developing skills to carry out holistic lower limb assessments and compression bandaging skills and advanced bandaging techniques.-Provide specialist advice on pressure reducing equipment-Training and education, across the health economy formal and informal. Including mentorship of peers. -Contribute to Management of clinical incidents relating to and contribution to investigations related to this.- Assist with Audit.-Willing to undertake further education to enhance knowledge and skills.Professional: -Maintain current registration with the NMC-Follow code of professional conduct- Participates in annual development reviews-Participates in training of health care professionals-Attends mandatory, in-service and other training programmes and professional meetings as required-Allocates time for professional development to maintain knowledge and skills-Contributes to rolling programmes of education and training-Teaching informally in the clinical environment-Identifies clinical risk and reports on incidents and is involved in investigations. -Undertakes systematic caseload and workload review-Provision of data and evidence of activity as required

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £28,407 - £34,581 DOE plus a £3,000 welcome bonus* (T&C'S apply)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

About our client:

We are pleased to be representing a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Their assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals offer expert neurorehabilitation to help individuals regain the skills they have lost due to trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more. You will be joining a team of employees who are incredibly passionate about their roles, fostering a strong team spirit and a supportive environment across all services.

About the role:

As part of a multidisciplinary team, your role involves providing occupational therapy within the BIRT neurobehavioral model to individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). This includes coordinating with internal and external professionals, family members, and the individuals under their care.

Your Responsibilities as a Occupational Therapist will include:

Specialist Clinical Practice: Operate within a specialised clinical area as an autonomous professional, enhancing your skills and knowledge in neurological rehabilitation, with support and supervision from a senior Occupational Therapist (OT). Accept and uphold professional accountability and responsibility.

Caseload Management: Under the guidance of a senior OT, manage and prioritise a caseload of individuals with complex mental and/or physical health needs, including those exhibiting challenging behaviour.

Occupational Therapy Process: With supervision, carry out the occupational therapy process by utilising evidence-based, service user-centred principles and clinical reasoning to assess, develop treatment plans, implement, and evaluate interventions.

Addressing Occupational Performance: Focus on addressing deficits in occupational performance and skills, facilitating improvements in areas such as self-maintenance, productivity, education, and leisure.

Programme Development and Evaluation: With senior OT support, design care programs, ensure comprehensive handover to rehabilitation support workers or therapy assistants, and monitor, evaluate, and adjust treatments to track progress and ensure the effectiveness of interventions in line with the neurobehavioral model.

Task Delegation: Appropriately delegate tasks based on the competence of colleagues, ensuring proper handover, monitoring, and review.

About you:

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Educational Background: Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Professional Registration: Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Assessment and Intervention: Proficient in the knowledge and application of both standardised and non-standardised occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Outcome Measures: Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures.
• Models of Practice: Familiarity with various occupational therapy models of practice.
• Clinical Governance: Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
• Legislation and Policy Awareness: Understanding of current legislation and policies impacting the clinical area and professional practice.
• Health and Safety: Awareness of health, safety, and risk management principles.
• Research: Basic understanding of research methodologies.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• Educator Training: Completed practice placement educator training or willingness to complete within the first year, as appropriate.
• Professional Membership: Membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and Specialist Section Neurological Practice (SSNP).

What are the benefits included?

• 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata).
• Access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) along with excellent training and support.
• Group life assurance, company pension, eye voucher scheme, long service and staff awards, and free parking.
• Nationwide employee staff discounts, including eating out and shopping, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

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