Pulmonary Rehab Administrator (Band 3) - Mat Leave Cover until Feb 2027 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time administrator to join the Croydon Respiratory Team (CRT), with a specific focus on supporting the Pulmonary Rehabilitation service. The post holder will act as the first point of contact for all administrative matters related to patients undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation. This includes managing referrals, scheduling assessments and classes, maintaining accurate patient records, and ensuring timely communication with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team. Working closely with physiotherapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the administrator will play a key role in the smooth coordination of the patient pathway, helping to ensure that individuals with chronic respiratory conditions receive high-quality, timely, and person centred care. The CRT is committed to providing our colleagues with a positive experience, assisting them in building fulfilling and rewarding careers. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a service that makes a real difference in patients' lives. Main duties of the job The post holder will be the first point of contact for all administrative matters relating to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation patient pathway, supporting patients from referral through to discharge. Working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, they will ensure the smooth coordination of appointments, assessments, and rehabilitation sessions, helping to deliver a seamless and patient centred experience. The administrator will maintain accurate records, manage communications with patients and clinicians, and ensure that all aspects of the pathway are handled efficiently and professionally. By being accessible, customer focused, and knowledgeable, the post holder will contribute to high levels of satisfaction among both patients and staff. All duties will be carried out in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), which provide a consistent framework and clear timescales to support the delivery of high quality care across the Trust. About us Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team. Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery. Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon. We are a very close knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Person Specification Education & Qualifications GCSE / O' level or equivalent, Grade C or higher in English and Maths Evidence of on going continuous personal development (CPD) and training NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration/Customer Care or equivalent experience Knowledge & Experience Experience of using of IT and administrative systems Experience of customer service in a multi cultural environment Experience of prioritising own workload NHS experience Experience using EMIS Personal Qualities Ability to successfully manage and resolve difficult situations Excellent organisational skills Ability to use own judgement to resolve problems Contributes to service improvement Makes a positive contribution to effective multi disciplinary team working Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £29,651 to £31,312 a yearper annum (pro rata) incl HCAS (Outer)
Dec 17, 2025
Full time
Pulmonary Rehab Administrator (Band 3) - Mat Leave Cover until Feb 2027 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time administrator to join the Croydon Respiratory Team (CRT), with a specific focus on supporting the Pulmonary Rehabilitation service. The post holder will act as the first point of contact for all administrative matters related to patients undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation. This includes managing referrals, scheduling assessments and classes, maintaining accurate patient records, and ensuring timely communication with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team. Working closely with physiotherapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the administrator will play a key role in the smooth coordination of the patient pathway, helping to ensure that individuals with chronic respiratory conditions receive high-quality, timely, and person centred care. The CRT is committed to providing our colleagues with a positive experience, assisting them in building fulfilling and rewarding careers. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a service that makes a real difference in patients' lives. Main duties of the job The post holder will be the first point of contact for all administrative matters relating to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation patient pathway, supporting patients from referral through to discharge. Working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, they will ensure the smooth coordination of appointments, assessments, and rehabilitation sessions, helping to deliver a seamless and patient centred experience. The administrator will maintain accurate records, manage communications with patients and clinicians, and ensure that all aspects of the pathway are handled efficiently and professionally. By being accessible, customer focused, and knowledgeable, the post holder will contribute to high levels of satisfaction among both patients and staff. All duties will be carried out in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), which provide a consistent framework and clear timescales to support the delivery of high quality care across the Trust. About us Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team. Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery. Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon. We are a very close knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Person Specification Education & Qualifications GCSE / O' level or equivalent, Grade C or higher in English and Maths Evidence of on going continuous personal development (CPD) and training NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration/Customer Care or equivalent experience Knowledge & Experience Experience of using of IT and administrative systems Experience of customer service in a multi cultural environment Experience of prioritising own workload NHS experience Experience using EMIS Personal Qualities Ability to successfully manage and resolve difficult situations Excellent organisational skills Ability to use own judgement to resolve problems Contributes to service improvement Makes a positive contribution to effective multi disciplinary team working Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £29,651 to £31,312 a yearper annum (pro rata) incl HCAS (Outer)
Location: Uxbridge, Middlesex, United Kingdom Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical Job Description Let's grow together! Zurich Cover-More is one of the world's largest travel insurance and assistance providers and part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer. We stand for more care, more cover, for all, and we look after more than 20 million of the world's travellers every year, making sure we are there every step of their journey. Our family of customer-facing brands include Travel Guard, Cover-More Travel Insurance, Travelex Insurance, Universal Assistance, World Travel Protection, Freely and Blue Insurance. We are a connected and caring workforce of more than 2900 employees with teams in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Our global delivery platform provides a consistent multi-lingual service experience and ability to write insurance policies in more than 50 countries. Zurich Cover-More has more 200 distribution partners around the world including airlines, global travel companies, major banks and credit card providers and leading retailers. What's the job? You'll assess the nature of emergency medical situations and provide appropriate guidance and instructions to travellers around the world You'll make time sensitive medical decisions for travellers, utilising your clinical expertise to triage their emergency You'll assess the nature of emergency medical situations and provide appropriate guidance and instructions to travellers around the world You'll respond to emergency calls and provide immediate telephonic medical assistance to travellers You'll manage emergency air ambulance evacuations with third party providers, document all interactions accurately and promptly You'll participate in ongoing training and educational programs to enhance your clinical skills and stay up to date with best practice standards You'll mentor and support junior staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth You'll do all of this from the comfort of our Uxbridge-based command centre 2 days per week and 2 days from your home (after an initial training period) What are we looking for? You'll hold a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council You'll have at least three years post-graduate experience in Acute Care, Critical Care, ICU, Community Health, Discharge Planning or Emergency Departments You'll have great interpersonal skills; and know how to look after patients and respond with empathy You'll be competent with IT systems & able to use multiple screens and programs You'll need to be available to work across a 7-day rotating roster (excluding overnight shifts) More than anything else, you'll have a passion for helping others Why choose us? We value optimism, caring, togetherness, reliability, results focus and forward-thinking. We have more than 2900 employees worldwide: we are a global group of digital specialists, actuaries, marketers, doctors, nurses, case managers, claims specialists, finance experts and customer service professionals. We share a global mission to look after travellers, at every step of their journey. Job flexibility. We understand the importance of making sure that work fits into your life, not the other way around. Our hybrid approach - after an initial training period of 3 months - ensures our employees maintain work-life balance with the flexibility of 2 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Career growth. This is an extremely exciting time for us at World Travel Protection, as we are rapidly growing our business around the world. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential through a comprehensive onboarding program, ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment that encourages growth. Take the time you need, for you and your community. We encourage you to take the time you need when you need it. We offer regular annual and personal leave benefits along with anniversary leave, volunteer leave and a comprehensive paid parental leave scheme. Diversity and inclusion. We respect who you are and thoroughly embrace diversity. So whatever walk of life you wander, just be you and come as you are. Apply today and let's go great places together!
Dec 17, 2025
Full time
Location: Uxbridge, Middlesex, United Kingdom Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical Job Description Let's grow together! Zurich Cover-More is one of the world's largest travel insurance and assistance providers and part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer. We stand for more care, more cover, for all, and we look after more than 20 million of the world's travellers every year, making sure we are there every step of their journey. Our family of customer-facing brands include Travel Guard, Cover-More Travel Insurance, Travelex Insurance, Universal Assistance, World Travel Protection, Freely and Blue Insurance. We are a connected and caring workforce of more than 2900 employees with teams in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Our global delivery platform provides a consistent multi-lingual service experience and ability to write insurance policies in more than 50 countries. Zurich Cover-More has more 200 distribution partners around the world including airlines, global travel companies, major banks and credit card providers and leading retailers. What's the job? You'll assess the nature of emergency medical situations and provide appropriate guidance and instructions to travellers around the world You'll make time sensitive medical decisions for travellers, utilising your clinical expertise to triage their emergency You'll assess the nature of emergency medical situations and provide appropriate guidance and instructions to travellers around the world You'll respond to emergency calls and provide immediate telephonic medical assistance to travellers You'll manage emergency air ambulance evacuations with third party providers, document all interactions accurately and promptly You'll participate in ongoing training and educational programs to enhance your clinical skills and stay up to date with best practice standards You'll mentor and support junior staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth You'll do all of this from the comfort of our Uxbridge-based command centre 2 days per week and 2 days from your home (after an initial training period) What are we looking for? You'll hold a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council You'll have at least three years post-graduate experience in Acute Care, Critical Care, ICU, Community Health, Discharge Planning or Emergency Departments You'll have great interpersonal skills; and know how to look after patients and respond with empathy You'll be competent with IT systems & able to use multiple screens and programs You'll need to be available to work across a 7-day rotating roster (excluding overnight shifts) More than anything else, you'll have a passion for helping others Why choose us? We value optimism, caring, togetherness, reliability, results focus and forward-thinking. We have more than 2900 employees worldwide: we are a global group of digital specialists, actuaries, marketers, doctors, nurses, case managers, claims specialists, finance experts and customer service professionals. We share a global mission to look after travellers, at every step of their journey. Job flexibility. We understand the importance of making sure that work fits into your life, not the other way around. Our hybrid approach - after an initial training period of 3 months - ensures our employees maintain work-life balance with the flexibility of 2 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Career growth. This is an extremely exciting time for us at World Travel Protection, as we are rapidly growing our business around the world. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential through a comprehensive onboarding program, ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment that encourages growth. Take the time you need, for you and your community. We encourage you to take the time you need when you need it. We offer regular annual and personal leave benefits along with anniversary leave, volunteer leave and a comprehensive paid parental leave scheme. Diversity and inclusion. We respect who you are and thoroughly embrace diversity. So whatever walk of life you wander, just be you and come as you are. Apply today and let's go great places together!
Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology with Specialist Interest in Stone Closing date: 21 Rhagfyr 2025 Full Time - 40 hours per week. Role: Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology - Stone Department offers comprehensive care in Urology, split into five subgroups: Bladder & Renal, Prostate, Female Urology & Reconstruction, Stone, Andrology & Genito urethral Reconstruction. Guy's Urology Centre is a large, dynamic, innovative department with primary ethos of improving patient care. We have specialist services in diagnostics, oncology, stone disease, andrology, incontinence, and a strong track record for training surgeons in sub specialist urology. We run a successful fellowship programme preparing surgeons for independent practice in the UK or abroad. Successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the minimum language requirement. Main Duties of the Job The unit manages over 300 emergency stone admissions per year and performs >1,000 operative procedures annually. It provides surgical management of stones in the respiratory comprised system in conjunction with the Lane Fox unit on the St Thomas' site, paediatric stone surgery at Evelina Children's Hospital, a unique multidisciplinary cystinuria service, endourology management of upper tract transitional cell carcinoma and malignant ureteric obstruction. The unit maintains a static lithotripter for emergency stone treatment and has endourology lists five days a week in a dedicated fluoroscopy theatre supported by specially trained theatre and radiography staff. The team consists of five stone surgeons, one radiographer, two lithotripsy technicians, one nurse practitioner, and additional theatre and admin staff. We have received prizes and awards for research into cystinuria and translational research alongside the medical physics team for a lithotripsy sensor to guide treatment. Numerous papers have been published and presentations given. Job Responsibilities Emergency stone treatment and provision of end ourology lists five days a week; support the lithotripsy service and assist in surgical operating lists. Provide research support, contribute to research projects, and present findings. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Full GMC Registration with entry on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT. FRCS (Urol) or equivalent MD, PhD. Clinical Experience Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. Urology experience appropriate for end of training. Knowledge and Skills Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. Research Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research. Evidence of original research and publications. Teaching Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training. Computer Literate. Teaching the Teachers Course. Other Evidence of understanding of and adherence to Good Medical Practice. Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and risk management. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service for criminal convictions. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology with Specialist Interest in Stone Closing date: 21 Rhagfyr 2025 Full Time - 40 hours per week. Role: Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology - Stone Department offers comprehensive care in Urology, split into five subgroups: Bladder & Renal, Prostate, Female Urology & Reconstruction, Stone, Andrology & Genito urethral Reconstruction. Guy's Urology Centre is a large, dynamic, innovative department with primary ethos of improving patient care. We have specialist services in diagnostics, oncology, stone disease, andrology, incontinence, and a strong track record for training surgeons in sub specialist urology. We run a successful fellowship programme preparing surgeons for independent practice in the UK or abroad. Successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the minimum language requirement. Main Duties of the Job The unit manages over 300 emergency stone admissions per year and performs >1,000 operative procedures annually. It provides surgical management of stones in the respiratory comprised system in conjunction with the Lane Fox unit on the St Thomas' site, paediatric stone surgery at Evelina Children's Hospital, a unique multidisciplinary cystinuria service, endourology management of upper tract transitional cell carcinoma and malignant ureteric obstruction. The unit maintains a static lithotripter for emergency stone treatment and has endourology lists five days a week in a dedicated fluoroscopy theatre supported by specially trained theatre and radiography staff. The team consists of five stone surgeons, one radiographer, two lithotripsy technicians, one nurse practitioner, and additional theatre and admin staff. We have received prizes and awards for research into cystinuria and translational research alongside the medical physics team for a lithotripsy sensor to guide treatment. Numerous papers have been published and presentations given. Job Responsibilities Emergency stone treatment and provision of end ourology lists five days a week; support the lithotripsy service and assist in surgical operating lists. Provide research support, contribute to research projects, and present findings. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Full GMC Registration with entry on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT. FRCS (Urol) or equivalent MD, PhD. Clinical Experience Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. Urology experience appropriate for end of training. Knowledge and Skills Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. Research Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research. Evidence of original research and publications. Teaching Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training. Computer Literate. Teaching the Teachers Course. Other Evidence of understanding of and adherence to Good Medical Practice. Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and risk management. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service for criminal convictions. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Worthing, Sussex
View all our vacancies across our hospitals in Sussex. Search, find and apply for a job with us today. Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Location: Worthing Town, Worthing. Salary: £55,690 - £62,682 per annum (Yearly). Closing date: 16/12/:59. Together, we deliver excellent care throughout Sussex, building on more than 70 years of NHS expertise. At UHSussex we value diversity, inclusion and compassion, and we support staff through wellbeing programmes and flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust. Job overview This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route, subject to UKVI requirements, including a salary threshold of £25,000. Previous applicants need not apply. The Clinical Site Manager (CSM) is a senior clinical role with operational responsibility and accountability for patient pathways, ensuring timely and accurate inpatient flows, coordination of staffing out of hours and management of the hospital site. Main duties of the job Work with all teams to develop and improve Emergency Department (ED), emergency and elective inpatients' pathways, aiming to eradicate ED over crowding and reduce median discharge hours. Act as a role model for excellent clinical practice and standards of behaviour, promoting the Trust's values and behaviours. Serve as a senior clinical decision maker for patient flow when issues arise, supporting staff learning and development. Provide timely business intelligence and evidence to support decisions and empower staff. Escalate issues to appropriate people at the right time to maintain safe practice, covering clinical, operational, financial and reputational matters. People Management and Development Manage rosters, staff allocation, and contribute to budget reconciliation and workforce planning in line with e rostering processes. Provide visible and productive support on shifts, facilitating learning and acting as a patient advocate. Oversee root cause analysis of patient flow problems, leading change and system improvements. Attend mandatory training and pursue professional development in collaboration with the line manager. Communication & Service Delivery Maintain highly developed communication skills for liaison between departments and multi professional teams; constructively challenge standards as needed. Support daily operational and clinical decisions, engaging Divisional and Clinical Leads to maximise patient safety and resource efficiency. Enable robust operational plans that meet Trust standards and optimize capacity and flow. Person Professional Registration Registered nurse with NMC. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Experience & Qualifications Leadership and delegation skills. Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance. Evidence of service improvement techniques and patient benefit outcomes. Skills Exceptional verbal and written communication. Ability to manage difficult situations appropriately. Planning, prioritising and delegation capability. Managing multiple demands quickly. Co operation with multiple teams for information sharing. IT proficiency: Careflow, Symphony, Evolve, Panda, Bamboo, Health Roser, Microsoft Teams & Excel. Team building skills. People Management Experience leading a team with HR, sickness, disciplinary management. Use of policies and procedures to maintain equality. Motivating a team during difficult situations and after distressing incidents. Communicating difficult and sensitive information. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Championing diversity in previous roles. Important information for applicants Applicants should not use AI tools in applications. Providing genuine responses helps ensure a fair evaluation. Applications may close early due to high interest or a capped number of applications. Flexible working options can be discussed with the recruiting or line manager. All new employees will undergo DBS checks in line with the Rehabilitation of Offences Act 1975. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for eligible roles. Visit the UK government website for details. For help with the application process, contact the nursing team at or the non nursing team at .
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
View all our vacancies across our hospitals in Sussex. Search, find and apply for a job with us today. Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Location: Worthing Town, Worthing. Salary: £55,690 - £62,682 per annum (Yearly). Closing date: 16/12/:59. Together, we deliver excellent care throughout Sussex, building on more than 70 years of NHS expertise. At UHSussex we value diversity, inclusion and compassion, and we support staff through wellbeing programmes and flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust. Job overview This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route, subject to UKVI requirements, including a salary threshold of £25,000. Previous applicants need not apply. The Clinical Site Manager (CSM) is a senior clinical role with operational responsibility and accountability for patient pathways, ensuring timely and accurate inpatient flows, coordination of staffing out of hours and management of the hospital site. Main duties of the job Work with all teams to develop and improve Emergency Department (ED), emergency and elective inpatients' pathways, aiming to eradicate ED over crowding and reduce median discharge hours. Act as a role model for excellent clinical practice and standards of behaviour, promoting the Trust's values and behaviours. Serve as a senior clinical decision maker for patient flow when issues arise, supporting staff learning and development. Provide timely business intelligence and evidence to support decisions and empower staff. Escalate issues to appropriate people at the right time to maintain safe practice, covering clinical, operational, financial and reputational matters. People Management and Development Manage rosters, staff allocation, and contribute to budget reconciliation and workforce planning in line with e rostering processes. Provide visible and productive support on shifts, facilitating learning and acting as a patient advocate. Oversee root cause analysis of patient flow problems, leading change and system improvements. Attend mandatory training and pursue professional development in collaboration with the line manager. Communication & Service Delivery Maintain highly developed communication skills for liaison between departments and multi professional teams; constructively challenge standards as needed. Support daily operational and clinical decisions, engaging Divisional and Clinical Leads to maximise patient safety and resource efficiency. Enable robust operational plans that meet Trust standards and optimize capacity and flow. Person Professional Registration Registered nurse with NMC. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Experience & Qualifications Leadership and delegation skills. Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance. Evidence of service improvement techniques and patient benefit outcomes. Skills Exceptional verbal and written communication. Ability to manage difficult situations appropriately. Planning, prioritising and delegation capability. Managing multiple demands quickly. Co operation with multiple teams for information sharing. IT proficiency: Careflow, Symphony, Evolve, Panda, Bamboo, Health Roser, Microsoft Teams & Excel. Team building skills. People Management Experience leading a team with HR, sickness, disciplinary management. Use of policies and procedures to maintain equality. Motivating a team during difficult situations and after distressing incidents. Communicating difficult and sensitive information. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Championing diversity in previous roles. Important information for applicants Applicants should not use AI tools in applications. Providing genuine responses helps ensure a fair evaluation. Applications may close early due to high interest or a capped number of applications. Flexible working options can be discussed with the recruiting or line manager. All new employees will undergo DBS checks in line with the Rehabilitation of Offences Act 1975. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for eligible roles. Visit the UK government website for details. For help with the application process, contact the nursing team at or the non nursing team at .
We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role. If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on Job Description - Senior Fire Safety Engineer () Job Title: Senior Fire Safety Engineer Job Number: Position Details Accommodation & Commercial Services Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time Grade: Grade 8 Working arrangements: Full time (nominal 35 hours). Hybrid working - minimum of two days per week onsite, depending on business needs, after the initial training/induction period. Evenings and weekend working may be required, as business needs. A requirement to participate in an out of hours on call rota may also apply. Closing date: 04-Jan-2026, 11:59:00 PM (shortlisting and interviews will take place throughout the advertising period and the advert will be closed immediately if filled). Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable. About the University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. The Role and Department As Senior Fire Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for applying advanced fire engineering principles in the design and assessment of buildings across a diverse estate. This includes the technical delivery of fire safety services, design and drawing appraisals, and ensuring compliance with Approved Document B, BS9999, BS9991 or performance based fire engineering solutions. You will provide expert advice on a wide range of fire safety issues such as compartmentation, passive and active fire protection systems, occupancy levels, fire escape strategies, emergency lighting, alarms, fire suppression systems, fire fighting equipment, and specialist systems. You will also assess fire safety arrangements for disabled occupants, fire appliance access, and construction phase fire safety. You will produce and review Fire Safety Manuals and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Extensive experience in fire dynamics and delivering fire engineering consultancy across complex projects is essential. In addition to technical expertise, you will lead the Fire Safety team, providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and professional development, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will also lead on policy development, internal governance, and quality assurance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and institutional standards. By promoting a deep understanding of fire safety policy and external developments, you will play a key role in shaping the future of fire safety provision within the University. The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University, you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: 30 days annual leave, in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year. We offer a generous pension scheme. As a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into this University Superannuation Scheme (USS) which the University will also add contributions to. No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies. There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities. Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24 7 Employee Assistance Programme. On site nursery is available and children's clubs in the summer holidays. Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers). The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community. Discounts are available via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions. A salary sacrifice scheme is also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits. If you are moving to Durham, we can help with removal costs and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas. Equality, Diversity, Inclusion Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values. Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under represented in our workforce including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. Person Specification When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Where a criterion has an asterisk next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Your application should cover the following criteria: Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or substantial equivalent experience in a similar role. MFireE and IFE Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design, or equivalent. Chartered, or working towards chartered status, as a Fire Safety Engineer. Professional practitioner with specialist up to date fire safety law, building codes and best practice and expertise to influence service delivery and activities within the organisation. Experience of participating in networks to share and discuss good practice and develop strong and productive working relationships. Experience of delivering and developing specialist fire safety advice, guidance and oversight for buildings and estates. Experience of developing and implementing fire safety management systems. Experience of auditing fire safety management systems against a recognised standard. Experience of providing specialist fire safety advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues. Experience of implementing fire safety policies and procedures and supporting service improvements. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Knowledge of fire modelling simulation. Knowledge and familiarity on computer aided design (CAD) packages, building information management (BIM), active fire protection (AFP) and passive fire protection (PFP). . click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role. If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on Job Description - Senior Fire Safety Engineer () Job Title: Senior Fire Safety Engineer Job Number: Position Details Accommodation & Commercial Services Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time Grade: Grade 8 Working arrangements: Full time (nominal 35 hours). Hybrid working - minimum of two days per week onsite, depending on business needs, after the initial training/induction period. Evenings and weekend working may be required, as business needs. A requirement to participate in an out of hours on call rota may also apply. Closing date: 04-Jan-2026, 11:59:00 PM (shortlisting and interviews will take place throughout the advertising period and the advert will be closed immediately if filled). Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable. About the University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. The Role and Department As Senior Fire Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for applying advanced fire engineering principles in the design and assessment of buildings across a diverse estate. This includes the technical delivery of fire safety services, design and drawing appraisals, and ensuring compliance with Approved Document B, BS9999, BS9991 or performance based fire engineering solutions. You will provide expert advice on a wide range of fire safety issues such as compartmentation, passive and active fire protection systems, occupancy levels, fire escape strategies, emergency lighting, alarms, fire suppression systems, fire fighting equipment, and specialist systems. You will also assess fire safety arrangements for disabled occupants, fire appliance access, and construction phase fire safety. You will produce and review Fire Safety Manuals and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Extensive experience in fire dynamics and delivering fire engineering consultancy across complex projects is essential. In addition to technical expertise, you will lead the Fire Safety team, providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and professional development, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will also lead on policy development, internal governance, and quality assurance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and institutional standards. By promoting a deep understanding of fire safety policy and external developments, you will play a key role in shaping the future of fire safety provision within the University. The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University, you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: 30 days annual leave, in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year. We offer a generous pension scheme. As a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into this University Superannuation Scheme (USS) which the University will also add contributions to. No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies. There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities. Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24 7 Employee Assistance Programme. On site nursery is available and children's clubs in the summer holidays. Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers). The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community. Discounts are available via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions. A salary sacrifice scheme is also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits. If you are moving to Durham, we can help with removal costs and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas. Equality, Diversity, Inclusion Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values. Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under represented in our workforce including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. Person Specification When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Where a criterion has an asterisk next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Your application should cover the following criteria: Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or substantial equivalent experience in a similar role. MFireE and IFE Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design, or equivalent. Chartered, or working towards chartered status, as a Fire Safety Engineer. Professional practitioner with specialist up to date fire safety law, building codes and best practice and expertise to influence service delivery and activities within the organisation. Experience of participating in networks to share and discuss good practice and develop strong and productive working relationships. Experience of delivering and developing specialist fire safety advice, guidance and oversight for buildings and estates. Experience of developing and implementing fire safety management systems. Experience of auditing fire safety management systems against a recognised standard. Experience of providing specialist fire safety advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues. Experience of implementing fire safety policies and procedures and supporting service improvements. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Knowledge of fire modelling simulation. Knowledge and familiarity on computer aided design (CAD) packages, building information management (BIM), active fire protection (AFP) and passive fire protection (PFP). . click apply for full job details
Staff Nurse Ward 5, Gastroenterology The closing date is 24 December 2025 If you're a qualified Nurse looking for a change, or a student looking for your first job, we're now recruiting. We are an exciting gastroenterology ward caring for patients with complex conditions. Our patients have a wide variety of conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, cancers, eating disorders, substance misuse and mental health problems. It is an exciting environment and we work closely and collaboratively with a wide-ranging Multi-Disciplinary Team. This will give you learning opportunities and experiences to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress into roles including advanced Nurse Practitioner; Nurse Endoscopist; Clinical Nurse Specialist in Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Alcohol Liaison Service and many other areas. To be successful you must demonstrate caring and compassionate values, behaviours and beliefs, be hard working and have an interest in the speciality as well as a passion to develop your skills and knowledge. You must be committed to delivering high standards of care. We believe in providing high standards of patient care in everything we do and to help the unit improve and progress, so we're looking for the best nurses to join us. We are committed to develop and nurture staff enabling them to be the best and provide them job satisfaction. The team are welcoming, friendly and demonstrate excellent teamwork. Main duties of the job An experienced health care professional competent in all aspects of care planning, who is able to carry out a wide range of clinical skills, including areas of specialist clinical expertise and advice within the team e.g. infection control, by working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development and supervision of the team. Job responsibilities Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a specialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met. Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation. Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards. Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE RGN registration. Additional qualifications in specific area. Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues. Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care. Evidence of continued learning. Evidence of advanced knowledge in specialist field. Evidence of practice. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Proven clinical expertise. Examples of effective team working. Skills Excellent communication skills, ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in different settings. Ability to participate in meetings/discussions with senior staff. Ability to present factual information and deal with questions. Importance of quality of care and changes in practice. Ability to develop leadership skills. Research and audit skills. Ability to contribute to policy department. Evidence of advanced skills in specialist field. Evidence of contribution to meetings/discussions outside the team. Evidence of leadership skills. Evidence of contribution to guidelines/policies. Evidence of practice. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (reasonable adjustments made under DDA) Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust About us MCHFT provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff. An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022 the Trust became a strategic partner in both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership caring for a population of over 2.7 million. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Staff Nurse Ward 5, Gastroenterology The closing date is 24 December 2025 If you're a qualified Nurse looking for a change, or a student looking for your first job, we're now recruiting. We are an exciting gastroenterology ward caring for patients with complex conditions. Our patients have a wide variety of conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, cancers, eating disorders, substance misuse and mental health problems. It is an exciting environment and we work closely and collaboratively with a wide-ranging Multi-Disciplinary Team. This will give you learning opportunities and experiences to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress into roles including advanced Nurse Practitioner; Nurse Endoscopist; Clinical Nurse Specialist in Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Alcohol Liaison Service and many other areas. To be successful you must demonstrate caring and compassionate values, behaviours and beliefs, be hard working and have an interest in the speciality as well as a passion to develop your skills and knowledge. You must be committed to delivering high standards of care. We believe in providing high standards of patient care in everything we do and to help the unit improve and progress, so we're looking for the best nurses to join us. We are committed to develop and nurture staff enabling them to be the best and provide them job satisfaction. The team are welcoming, friendly and demonstrate excellent teamwork. Main duties of the job An experienced health care professional competent in all aspects of care planning, who is able to carry out a wide range of clinical skills, including areas of specialist clinical expertise and advice within the team e.g. infection control, by working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development and supervision of the team. Job responsibilities Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a specialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met. Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation. Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards. Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE RGN registration. Additional qualifications in specific area. Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues. Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care. Evidence of continued learning. Evidence of advanced knowledge in specialist field. Evidence of practice. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Proven clinical expertise. Examples of effective team working. Skills Excellent communication skills, ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in different settings. Ability to participate in meetings/discussions with senior staff. Ability to present factual information and deal with questions. Importance of quality of care and changes in practice. Ability to develop leadership skills. Research and audit skills. Ability to contribute to policy department. Evidence of advanced skills in specialist field. Evidence of contribution to meetings/discussions outside the team. Evidence of leadership skills. Evidence of contribution to guidelines/policies. Evidence of practice. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (reasonable adjustments made under DDA) Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust About us MCHFT provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff. An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022 the Trust became a strategic partner in both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership caring for a population of over 2.7 million. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine WSI in Toxicology We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine with a specialist interest in Clinical Toxicology to join our "Outstanding" CQC-rated Critical Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of only four specialist inpatient clinical toxicology services in the UK, closely aligned with the National Poisons Information Service (Birmingham Unit). The appointee will primarily work at MMUH but may provide services at other sites. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible within six months of the interview date, with broad training and experience in both critical care and clinical toxicology. We welcome candidates with additional clinical or diagnostic skills that will enhance our team. This is a substantive job, with flexibility in job planning, but is 75:25 in favour of ICM. The successful applicant will contribute to both the ICU and the West Midlands Poisons Unit on-call rotas. Closing date: 6th January 2026Interview date: 15th January 2026 (within 10 days of closing date) Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have a senior medical role in our "Outstanding" CQC-rated Critical Care service. You'll contribute to the daily operation of our 24/7 consultant-covered ICU, participating in the non-resident on-call rota. This involves managing critically ill patients, engaging in multidisciplinary teamwork, contributing to quality, safety, and governance through active participation, as well as delivering and supervising educational activities.Alongside, you will provide expert clinical toxicology services as part of one of only four specialist inpatient services in the UK, closely aligned with the Birmingham Unit of the National Poisons Information Service. This includes day and on-call cover for the West Midlands Poisons Unit, active involvement in the day-to-day activities of the clinical toxicology team, and contributing to policy, management, governance, and staff training. About us Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation dedicated to improving lives, fostering education, and pioneering innovation. We employ over 8,000 staff, caring for 530,000 local people across North-West Birmingham and Sandwell. Annually, we welcome nearly 6,000 new babies, handle over 220,000 emergency attendances, and conduct over 44,000 day-case procedures. Our care spans the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, City Health Campus, Sandwell Health Campus, and intermediate care hubs. We also host the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, Pan-Birmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre, Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre, and the regional base for the National Poisons Information Service. We boast significant academic departments and deliver integrated community care throughout Sandwell.The strategic objectives cover:1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff2. Our Patients - to be outstanding in everything we do3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives Job responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity to join Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust as a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine with a specialist interest in Clinical Toxicology. This new post expands our critical care and emergency services at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), though you may be asked to provide services at other sites. We particularly welcome candidates with additional clinical or diagnostic skills that will enhance our consultant team.Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible within six months of the interview date, demonstrating broad training and experience in both critical care and clinical toxicology. We seek enthusiastic individuals eager to bring new skills, knowledge, and techniques to our department. We are committed to developing and supporting our consultants, with a strong focus on leadership and management. Our Critical Care service is proudly rated Outstanding by the CQC, and our Clinical Toxicology service is one of only four specialist inpatient services in the UK, closely aligned with the National Poisons Information Service (Birmingham Unit) hosted at SWB.There is some flexibility in job planning, but the role is envisioned as 75% critical care and 25% clinical toxicology. The successful applicant will contribute to the non-resident critical care on-call rota and provide daytime and on-call cover for the West Midlands Poisons Unit. We fully support professional development, allocating up to 2.5 programmed activities for this, in addition to study leave. interest in education, governance, risk management, simulation training, and supervising trainees is highly desirable.Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management DirectorateYou will join a well-staffed Directorate comprising 46 Consultants, 18 SAS Doctors, 12 ACCPs, 1 APP, and a robust team of resident doctors. We provide comprehensive anaesthetic services, excluding cardiac, neuro, and inpatient vascular, and serve as a tertiary referral centre for ophthalmology and gynaecological oncology, with an excellent reputation for training.Critical CareOur Outstanding rated Critical Care service at MMUH is dynamic and patient-centred, fostering exceptional multidisciplinary teamwork. The new 30-bed unit across three zones features a new ventilator fleet, advanced patient monitoring, dialysis systems, and a comprehensive electronic patient record with bedside device integration. The ICU operates a closed system with a dedicated consultant roster providing 24/7 cover. We aim for a 1 in 16 non-resident on-call frequency. Weekday cover involves two duty consultants (alternating standard or evening shifts) and an additional consultant for outlier support and on-site/off-site on-call. Weekends are covered by two duty consultants until 1400h, then one. Experienced ST/SAS doctors, ACCPs, and resident doctors provide continuous unit coverage. We have a 24-hour outreach service and a developed nursing education program. Regular multidisciplinary team meetings focus on safety, quality, and governance, including ICU Morbidity and Mortality reviews. Our ICU team actively participates in simulation teaching sessions, including a dedicated simulation bed space.Clinical ToxicologyYou will be involved in the day-to-day activities of the clinical toxicology team at MMUH. This includes direct clinical care for patients with acute or chronic poisoning and acute drug/alcohol withdrawal syndromes, with on-call duties for the West Midlands Poisons Unit typically on a no more frequent than 1:6 rota. This involves telephone advice out-of-hours, with occasional in-person attendance for complex cases. Weekend and public holiday on-call duties include face-to-face reviews of toxicology patients on the ward and in-reach reviews across the hospital. You will contribute to policy, management, and governance activities, including staff training, research, and audit.If NPIS-accredited, you will contribute to providing written and verbal clinical toxicological advice to healthcare professionals throughout the UK and to TOXBASE, the online information database of the NPIS. This service is a regional base for the National Poisons Information Service. While the current job plan does not include outpatient sessions, the service offers rapid-access outpatient assessments for drug and alcohol addiction. You will support the Drug and Alcohol Care Team (DACT) in delivering direct clinical care and advising on alcohol and drug-related health issues. Person Specification Other Requirements: Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate) An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues. Qualifications Full GMC registration & license to practice Eligible to work in the UK MRCP FFICM Postgraduate fellowship in clinical toxicology or evidence of equivalent experience Advanced Training in intensive care medicine Clinical Experience CCT in Intensive Care Medicine Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Toxicology Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of emergencies in Critical care and toxicology. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients Demonstrates a clear, logical approach to clinical problems and an appropriate level of clinical knowledge Able to prioritise clinical need Other experience relevant to needs of the department e.g., Training in Transoesophageal Echocardiography Special interests that complement the existing consultants Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working and communication oAbility to work well with colleagues and within a team oGood spoken and written English language skills oCommunicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionals oInformation technology skills Evidence of ability to work with multi-professional teams and to establish good professional relationships Evidence of patient and colleague feedback Clinical Effectiveness Demonstrates clear understanding of quality improvement and clinical governance within the NHS Experience of conducting clinical audit or QIPs Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making. Enthusiasm to embrace developments in ICM and parent specialty Evidence of innovative development and implementation of guidance Evidence of involving patients in practice . click apply for full job details
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine WSI in Toxicology We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine with a specialist interest in Clinical Toxicology to join our "Outstanding" CQC-rated Critical Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of only four specialist inpatient clinical toxicology services in the UK, closely aligned with the National Poisons Information Service (Birmingham Unit). The appointee will primarily work at MMUH but may provide services at other sites. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible within six months of the interview date, with broad training and experience in both critical care and clinical toxicology. We welcome candidates with additional clinical or diagnostic skills that will enhance our team. This is a substantive job, with flexibility in job planning, but is 75:25 in favour of ICM. The successful applicant will contribute to both the ICU and the West Midlands Poisons Unit on-call rotas. Closing date: 6th January 2026Interview date: 15th January 2026 (within 10 days of closing date) Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have a senior medical role in our "Outstanding" CQC-rated Critical Care service. You'll contribute to the daily operation of our 24/7 consultant-covered ICU, participating in the non-resident on-call rota. This involves managing critically ill patients, engaging in multidisciplinary teamwork, contributing to quality, safety, and governance through active participation, as well as delivering and supervising educational activities.Alongside, you will provide expert clinical toxicology services as part of one of only four specialist inpatient services in the UK, closely aligned with the Birmingham Unit of the National Poisons Information Service. This includes day and on-call cover for the West Midlands Poisons Unit, active involvement in the day-to-day activities of the clinical toxicology team, and contributing to policy, management, governance, and staff training. About us Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation dedicated to improving lives, fostering education, and pioneering innovation. We employ over 8,000 staff, caring for 530,000 local people across North-West Birmingham and Sandwell. Annually, we welcome nearly 6,000 new babies, handle over 220,000 emergency attendances, and conduct over 44,000 day-case procedures. Our care spans the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, City Health Campus, Sandwell Health Campus, and intermediate care hubs. We also host the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, Pan-Birmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre, Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre, and the regional base for the National Poisons Information Service. We boast significant academic departments and deliver integrated community care throughout Sandwell.The strategic objectives cover:1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff2. Our Patients - to be outstanding in everything we do3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives Job responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity to join Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust as a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine with a specialist interest in Clinical Toxicology. This new post expands our critical care and emergency services at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), though you may be asked to provide services at other sites. We particularly welcome candidates with additional clinical or diagnostic skills that will enhance our consultant team.Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible within six months of the interview date, demonstrating broad training and experience in both critical care and clinical toxicology. We seek enthusiastic individuals eager to bring new skills, knowledge, and techniques to our department. We are committed to developing and supporting our consultants, with a strong focus on leadership and management. Our Critical Care service is proudly rated Outstanding by the CQC, and our Clinical Toxicology service is one of only four specialist inpatient services in the UK, closely aligned with the National Poisons Information Service (Birmingham Unit) hosted at SWB.There is some flexibility in job planning, but the role is envisioned as 75% critical care and 25% clinical toxicology. The successful applicant will contribute to the non-resident critical care on-call rota and provide daytime and on-call cover for the West Midlands Poisons Unit. We fully support professional development, allocating up to 2.5 programmed activities for this, in addition to study leave. interest in education, governance, risk management, simulation training, and supervising trainees is highly desirable.Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management DirectorateYou will join a well-staffed Directorate comprising 46 Consultants, 18 SAS Doctors, 12 ACCPs, 1 APP, and a robust team of resident doctors. We provide comprehensive anaesthetic services, excluding cardiac, neuro, and inpatient vascular, and serve as a tertiary referral centre for ophthalmology and gynaecological oncology, with an excellent reputation for training.Critical CareOur Outstanding rated Critical Care service at MMUH is dynamic and patient-centred, fostering exceptional multidisciplinary teamwork. The new 30-bed unit across three zones features a new ventilator fleet, advanced patient monitoring, dialysis systems, and a comprehensive electronic patient record with bedside device integration. The ICU operates a closed system with a dedicated consultant roster providing 24/7 cover. We aim for a 1 in 16 non-resident on-call frequency. Weekday cover involves two duty consultants (alternating standard or evening shifts) and an additional consultant for outlier support and on-site/off-site on-call. Weekends are covered by two duty consultants until 1400h, then one. Experienced ST/SAS doctors, ACCPs, and resident doctors provide continuous unit coverage. We have a 24-hour outreach service and a developed nursing education program. Regular multidisciplinary team meetings focus on safety, quality, and governance, including ICU Morbidity and Mortality reviews. Our ICU team actively participates in simulation teaching sessions, including a dedicated simulation bed space.Clinical ToxicologyYou will be involved in the day-to-day activities of the clinical toxicology team at MMUH. This includes direct clinical care for patients with acute or chronic poisoning and acute drug/alcohol withdrawal syndromes, with on-call duties for the West Midlands Poisons Unit typically on a no more frequent than 1:6 rota. This involves telephone advice out-of-hours, with occasional in-person attendance for complex cases. Weekend and public holiday on-call duties include face-to-face reviews of toxicology patients on the ward and in-reach reviews across the hospital. You will contribute to policy, management, and governance activities, including staff training, research, and audit.If NPIS-accredited, you will contribute to providing written and verbal clinical toxicological advice to healthcare professionals throughout the UK and to TOXBASE, the online information database of the NPIS. This service is a regional base for the National Poisons Information Service. While the current job plan does not include outpatient sessions, the service offers rapid-access outpatient assessments for drug and alcohol addiction. You will support the Drug and Alcohol Care Team (DACT) in delivering direct clinical care and advising on alcohol and drug-related health issues. Person Specification Other Requirements: Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate) An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues. Qualifications Full GMC registration & license to practice Eligible to work in the UK MRCP FFICM Postgraduate fellowship in clinical toxicology or evidence of equivalent experience Advanced Training in intensive care medicine Clinical Experience CCT in Intensive Care Medicine Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Toxicology Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of emergencies in Critical care and toxicology. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients Demonstrates a clear, logical approach to clinical problems and an appropriate level of clinical knowledge Able to prioritise clinical need Other experience relevant to needs of the department e.g., Training in Transoesophageal Echocardiography Special interests that complement the existing consultants Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working and communication oAbility to work well with colleagues and within a team oGood spoken and written English language skills oCommunicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionals oInformation technology skills Evidence of ability to work with multi-professional teams and to establish good professional relationships Evidence of patient and colleague feedback Clinical Effectiveness Demonstrates clear understanding of quality improvement and clinical governance within the NHS Experience of conducting clinical audit or QIPs Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making. Enthusiasm to embrace developments in ICM and parent specialty Evidence of innovative development and implementation of guidance Evidence of involving patients in practice . click apply for full job details
