Total 11 job vacancies by Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking to appoint a skilled confident and motivated analyst to join the trust's busy Information & Insight Team.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals are embarking on a major programme of transformation with the implementation of an Electronic Patient Record (EPR), and this has created an exciting opportunity to work as a Business Insight Analyst within the Business Insight Team. The aim of the role is to promote and support the effective use of information to inform the delivery of high-quality patient care in an organisation.

The post holder will be responsible for providing in depth, specialist information, reports and recommendations to support the decision making processes. They will play a key role in the long term strategic planning and business management of the Trust through, for example, the development of demand and capacity models, market and benchmarking analyses and analytical support to large scale improvement projects.

The post holder will show initiative and self-motivation and will have excellent interpersonal skills, given the need to pro-actively support senior managers and clinicians through their analytical skills and knowledge of NHS information, performance and planning frameworks.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

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Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking aDirector of Improvement and Changeto lead our improvement and change agenda. This pivotal role requires a leader with the expertise, insight, and innovative drive to advance our clinical processes, enhance organisational culture, and deliver a transformation that is both impactful and sustainable.

As theDirector of Improvement and Change, you will apply your expertise to assess and understand the services we provide, not only from an organisational standpoint but also through the perspectives of our patients and service users. With a focus on driving innovation and evidence-based improvement methodologies, you will be key to shaping a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the Trust.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will have the support of a committed executive team, a culture that values inclusivity and progressiveness, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare for our patients and communities.

Join us in making a difference—apply now to lead the improvement and change agenda for Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

The Director of Improvement and Change will apply expert insight and technological vision to understand services provided not only from an organisational perspective but also through the lens of patients and service users. The post holder will be expected to drive innovation to improve clinical processes and organisational culture by applying evidence-based improvement methodologies.

Establishing direct links between delivery of the improvement strategies, performance, quality and safety, efficiency and productivity is a principal feature of the role.

The Director of Improvement and Change will also act as a role model, providing expertise on the appropriate skills, methods and tools leaders and clinicians require to improve services and outcomes for patients. In effect have a clear strategy deployment plan grounded in engagement which helps to build Trust improvement capability and expertise.

The Director of Improvement and Change is expected to foster productive relationships with stakeholders to help ensure the improvement agenda remains contemporary and future proof.

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do, and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically led organisation.


We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for anywhere in the Midlands for six years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as ‘outstanding’ for care and our King’s Mill Hospital as the only ‘outstanding’ NHSrun hospital in the East Midlands.

To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification document.


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

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Are you passionate about supporting frail patients in maintaining independence and maximizing health outcomes? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a strong commitment to patient-centered care?

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamicOccupational Therapist or Physiotherapistto join our Urgent and Emergency Care Therapy Team for a 5-month position, working within our new Frailty Unit.

In this role, you’ll work as part of our Frailty Intervention Team, where you will:
• Assess, treat, and support frail patients, helping them achieve and maintain independence.
• Contribute topreventing hospital admissions and supporting complex discharges.
• Collaborate across multiple units, including theEmergency Department, Emergency Assessment Unit, and Short Stay Ward.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to Band 5 OTs and Physios, support student education, and assist in managing the daily operations of the team.
• Engage in service development projects aimed at improving patient care and team effectiveness.

Please see attached job description and person specification for the main duties and additional information.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

Please see attached job description and person specification for the main duties and additional information.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

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Are you passionate about recruitment and looking to make an impact in healthcare Sherwood Forest Hospitals is seeking a Recruitment Team Leaderto join our team!

In this role, you will provide daily management to our Recruitment Team, ensuring a comprehensive, safe, effective, and efficient recruitment service for the Trust. You’ll advise line managers and work proactively to identify ways to enhance our recruitment service to better meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.

It is essential that you are an individual who is able to think outside the box and use your initiative to solve problems and be a role model to the team.
• To undertake responsibility for the day-to-day management of the recruitment team,
including regularly reviewing work performance, KPIs, attendance and conducting annual appraisals and development reviews.
• To address any initial attendance, performance, grievances and disciplinary matters
• To provide recruiting managers and other relevant parties with advice, support and
guidance on all aspects of the recruitment process, including employment legislation and NHS Guidelines.
• To work with internal and external customers to resolve any problems and complaints at
an operational level that may arise in relation to the service provided by the team
escalating any to the Head of Resourcing as appropriate.
• To provide support in the co-ordination, organisation and resourcing of Assessment
Centres, Open Days, recruitment fairs and other Trust recruitment initiative
• Work collaboratively with the Quality, Audit and Improvement Lead to ensure an effective and efficient recruitment service is maintained at all times identifying any areas for improvement.

Please be aware that the job description (JD) for this role is currently undergoing minor amendments.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

To understand the role in more details, please read the attached job description and person specification document


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated experienced Occupational Therapist to work as a key member of therapy services to support winter across our wards at Kings Mill and Mansfield Community Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and really make a difference, our therapy workforce are committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for patients requiring inpatient care across mid Nottinghamshire.

Working alongside specialist clinicians, as part of dedicated MDT's across a diversity of medical patient profile with hyper acute, acute and rehabilitation needs.

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last five years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Vascular Access Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team, providing expert and advanced nursing care to patients requiring venous access. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring high-quality clinical management and service delivery, including the insertion and ongoing care of PICC and Midline catheters.

This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential clinical care while shaping and developing our vascular access services. If you are passionate about advanced nursing, patient-centered care, and working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, we encourage you to apply.

Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section.

Thankyou you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journals Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated Kings Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

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Are you highly motivated, enthusiastic, caring and passionate, with strong clinical leadership, knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control?

The Matron role is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and motivated practitioner who wishes to provide senior leadership and operational management to our Infection Prevention and Control Team. You will form part of an inspirational and motivational team who demonstrate the Trust CARE values through all behaviours and actions, to ensure the best care and experiences are given to our patients and that nurses and care staff practice to the highest standards.

We are looking for a highly experienced, motivated, and dynamic senior nurse who can support our Infection Prevention and Control Team on its ever developing journey to delivering Outstanding Care.

The post holder will provide clinical leadership and support in all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) to Trust staff, with the assistance of the IPC Nurse Consultant and the team.

They will manage the IPC workload with the Infection Control Nursing team and will be accountable for the daily operational management of the team, as well as for developing the infection control service. This includes ensuring that infection prevention and control policies are current and followed by closely collaborating with staff, demonstrating best practices, offering education and training, conducting mandatory surveillance, and overseeing relevant projects.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us..

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Successful candidates will join a Diabetics and Endocrinology Department at a time of rapid growth and service development across the whole local health system including primary care, secondary care and community care.

The successful candidates will be a ‘generalist with a special interest model’ of placing ward based acute and sub-acute ward based general internal medicine as a core function while maintaining a specialty interest. The candidate will be welcomed into a well organised department providing a wide range of services in ward based General Internal Medicine and specialty and sub-specialty level services in Diabetes and Endocrinology. We work collaboratively and supportively together and are always looking to improve the care for our patients.
1. To provide a safe, effective and efficient service to enable the best possible care to patients.
2. To perform administrative duties including those associated with the care of patients, the day-to-day running of the department, coding and mandatory returns, as well as the collection of other data as required by the Commissioners for performance management.
3. To participate in the development of the service, working to the service specifications and providing input into strategy and planning to the Service Director and management team as required.
4. To carry out all duties at the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work.
5. To cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absence, on a reciprocal basis.
6. Any other duties that may be required from time to time

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journals Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated Kings Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last six years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

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Are you passionate about patient care and dedicated to making a difference? We're looking for Registered Nurses to join our dynamic team at King's Mill Hospital.

We are seeking first level registered nurses to work in our Discharge Lound. You'll need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and an understanding of individualised patient care.

Patients are transferred to the Discharge Lounge from the Emergency Department, Admission Units, Inpatient Medical/Surgical Wards, Day Case, and Clinic areas. Our primary goal is to free up bed capacity as soon as possible within the trust to facilitate patient flow from the front door while still maintaining a safe and compassionate environment for patients who are still waiting to leave the Trust.

The Discharge Lounge at Sherwood Forest Hospital provides a warm and caring environment in which medically fit patients can safely await discharge home or transfer to an alternative setting.

Apply now to join our team at King's Mill Hospital!

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.






This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

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This is a full time opportunity for an individual who has an aspiration to provide patient care by ensuring that our patients get the right medicine at the right time. This role will involve working in an acute hospital setting, liaising with clinicians and working within multi-disciplinary teams.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust Pharmacy Department are currently recruiting for a self-motivated individual to join our Intermediate Dispensing Pharmacy Assistant cohort. Offering a unique training opportunity within the Dispensary, in an acute hospital pharmacy based at Kings Mill Hospital.

You will undertake a one year placement which incorporates both day release for virtual College attendance and on-the job learning and experience to gain a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship. Due to the number of hours required to complete the course, you will be required to undertake work at home. This will be a minimum of 10 hours per month. You will need to meet the following essential qualifications:

4 GCSEs or equivalent including Grade D/3 or above and they must include Maths and English Language. (Certificates are required)

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

To be able to meet this challenge you must also be approachable, hard working, have good communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working with people, have a good attention to detail, have a willingness to learn and passion for patient centred care.

In return you will join a dedicated, forward thinking department. You will gain experience in aspects of pharmacy services including dispensing for wards and outpatients and provision of advice to patients on actions and uses of medicines. You must be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate good organisation and time management skills in order to be able to manage both work and study deadlines.

If you enjoy a challenge, love learning new things and want to work as part of a supportive, hardworking and friendly team, this could be the role that you are looking for.

Please note that this post is a 15 month fixed term contract to enable college enrolment and completion of the End Point Assessment.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Cheryl Smith, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager: Technical Workforce Development and Training

01623 622515 ext 6155, cheryl.smith27@nhs.net


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Midwife to contribute and develop the delivery of high quality, evidence-based midwifery care for women and birthing individuals requiring induction of their labour or who are booked for an elective caesarean section, i.e. 'planned care'.

You will be able to lead by example and empower staff in their personal and professional development through a positive and proactive approach to quality improvements.

The successful candidate will provide clinical and professional leadership to midwifery, nursing, and support workers, maximizing job satisfaction for the team and contribute specialist and advanced expertise to the provision of maternity services, ensuring high-caliber care and efficient use of resources.

The Sherwood Birthing Unit offers intrapartum facilities for all women, regardless of their dependency level. It is equipped to care for women with complex and high dependency needs and includes two obstetric operating theatres.

Join us at King’s Mill Hospital and make a difference in the lives of women and their families. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team!

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Thank you for your interest in this role.


Sherwood Forest Hospital is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.


The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital outstanding and Newark and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated outstanding for Care.


For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.


Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.


We would love you to join us.

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

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