Total 36 qa specialist job vacancies in Health / Beauty / Fitness category in Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information and detail. Screen referral to the service and prioritise referrals effectively and safely Provide holistic psychosocial assessment, and subsequent planning and implementation of individual packages of care and treatment. Undertake clinical risk assessments, based on latest empirical evidence and compliant with local policies and procedures. Undertake risk management; practising safely and accordingly to individual service user needs. Provide evidence based clinical interventions, making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice. Responsibility for the development, planning and implementation of brief care and treatment interventions for individual patients. Ensure that individual episodes of care are delivered in a timely, effective, and integrated manner. Promote a recovery model that empowers patients, carers, and relatives to be at the forefront of decision making and ownership of their packages of care and treatment. *DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To coordinate the duty Team and support clinicians with managing and assessing high risk clinical situations and formulating a risk management plan. This may include episodic periods of supporting clinical staff within the Adult Locality Team and risk assessment and risk management for service users operating within Trust and inter-agency policies and procedures, including work with service users deemed as vulnerable adults. To develop close working relationships with the acute service pathways toimprove transitions of care for patients moving between the adult locality teams and the crisis services. To develop close working relationships with the emergency services who work with patients under the care of the Adult Locality Team. Demonstrate strong and decisive leadership of the team ensuring appropriate and effective use of resources in the delivery of care. To deliver on-going specialist assessments of adult service users referred to, and under the care of the Adult Locality Team. To develop formulations of presenting problems or situations that integrates information from assessments alongside other team members.

To work with NWAFT colleagues to strengthen existing Urological cancers and breast cancer services and to further develop AOS services. To offer support to the Acute Oncology service. Provision of systemic anti-cancer treatment for patients with urological cancers/breast cancers To develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, studies and trials regionally, nationally and internationally, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence-based medicine. To collaborate with colleagues at the Regional Cancer Centre (Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trusts (CUH), Cancer Units and other agencies to ensure optimum quality of care for cancer patients including referring patients to the phase I trials unit at CUH. Provision of a comprehensive Oncology service, in collaboration with other Oncologists, including inpatient care and referrals and outpatient referrals and treatment. This post will support the consultant rounds ensuring continuity of daily provision of care to the patients at Peterborough City Hospital. Active participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and research as appropriate. There is access to a study leave budget for appropriate CPD activities. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the Trust and CBU Clinical Governance processes including the dedicated monthly half days. Out-of-hours participation maybe required. The on-call arrangements will be discussed between the successful applicant and the Clinical Lead. Professional supervision and training of junior medical staff. Education of junior staff in the department is encouraged and there are opportunities to act as clinical and educational supervisors. This may include a medical oncology spR who are currently on rotation from CUH and under clinical supervision whilst in post. Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development activity, locally and nationally. To collaborate with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the directorate. To be aware of managerial and budgetary considerations, work within these constraints and assume responsibilities where appropriate. To recognise his/her responsibility towards achieving the Trusts cancer targets and patient rights. To ensure that all patients get treated equally, fairly and as quickly and effectively as possible, escalating concerns should this not be the case. NWAFT has an active research programme and is nationally recognised for its cancer trials. This post would be expected to continue promoting Clinical Trial development and recruitment.

A national leader in complex clinical homecare services is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join them as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Complex Care), overseeing the delivery of outstanding care at home, that enhances quality of life for people with complex or life-limiting conditions.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Complex Care), you will oversee specialised care packages, conduct assessments, and lead the clinical training and development that ensure the team remains fully competent and confident in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

These tailored services support adults, children, and young people with a broad spectrum of complex and clinical needs, including those with brain or spinal injuries as well as those with degenerative and neurological conditions.

We will be looking at your familiarity with clinical interventions like airway management, ventilation management and tube feeding, to get you ready to mentor others.

This role offers a great work/life balance, with you managing your own caseload and keeping office hours Mon-Fri, 9-5; no weekends or bank holidays required.

You will be primarily office-based in Peterborough, however travel across the East and Southeast regions will be required (to conduct assessments and observations, rather than bedside care), so flexibility is key.

It is also essential that you hold a UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle.

Person specification:

• (Essential) NMC registration within a nursing discipline (RN Adult, RN Child, RMN or RNLD)
• (Essential) UK Driving Licence and personal vehicle
• (Essential) Previous exposure to complex care / critical care techniques, with competence in at least 2 of the following interventions: airway management, ventilation management, tube feeding
• (Desirable) Awareness / knowledge of care for spinal and acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions

Benefits/enhancements include:

• Bonus scheme (performance-based; up to approximately £3,000 annually)
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays off
• Birthday leave
• Excellent learning and development opportunities within a niche field
• Sector-leading reward and recognition scheme
• And more!

All women coming into the Unit, have the potential to need urgent intervention, or have a life-threatening condition. You will need to recognise emergencies in the speciality and take action, as well as lead others to do the same EGAU incorporates patients with:- emergency gynaecology problems- pregnancy related problems under 16 weeks gestation including a telephone triage service and hyperemesis out-patient service- unplanned pregnancy considering termination of pregnancy (including contraception, sexual health and HIV testing) Work as a specialist practitioner to ensure the service is planned, monitored, delivered and evaluated in accordance with evidence based practice Provide clinical leadership and be responsible for the Unit, in the absence of the Lead Nurse. This includes taking charge of the Unit, co-ordinating, delegating and then continually re-assessing the workload and priorities of each section of the department, whilst supporting/managing the junior clinical and administrative staff Work together with the Lead Nurse and AGM in developing and implementing the operational business plans for EGAU Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more information.

For more detailed information about the duties of this post, please refer to the job description attached to the advert.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities You will be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects for your own and delegated work and work within codes of practice and professional guidelines. You will be required to undertake holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of specialist clinical reasoning skills. Your role includes providing specialist advice to all members of the multi-disciplinary team, service users and appropriate others, of changes involving current care plans, patients progress and other relevant matters that pertain to the care of the patient, promoting independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting. You will support the Advanced Practitioner with day to day planning and delivery of a high quality care, using evidence-based practice, to ensure clinical care is effective and appropriate. Conduct risk assessments and health and safety assessments and including immediately reporting any changes/newly identified risks. You will be expected to organise and manage own time, delegating work appropriately. Your role will be actively involved in the development of the service/organisational aims and objectives of the Neighbourhood Teams and the new model of care. You will be able to effectively communicate verbally with patients, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g., hearing loss, diminished sight, depression, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems, and pain. In doing this you will establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with patients, carers, colleagues, and other health care professionals, identifying when to refer into other services as appropriate. You will attend MDT Case reviews as required. This will enable you to assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Staff development within CPFT is highly valued and you will be supported to attend relevant internal and external courses to develop your knowledge and skills to improve clinical practice as identified as part of your Appraisal process.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities The specialist nurse is a clinical specialist in Learning Disability (LD/ID) and/or Mental Health and has an excellent understanding and working knowledge of Child and Adolescent mental health. The role is to provide an enhanced service of mental health support for the young person in the run up to discharge and until the young person is fully transitioned and the enhanced service is no longer deemed necessary by the MDT. The aim of the Enhanced service is to provide an intensive mental health aftercare package to a youngster to ensure their successful transition from hospital to home and to reduce the risk of placement breakdown and/or readmission to hospital due to their mental health and learning disability needs. The main part of this role is to support staff in a young persons specialist home to ensure the young person receives appropriate care to ensure a good standard of emotional health and wellbeing is maintained. To provide support to the care team to help them understand and work with the young person flexibly to meet their needs whilst recognising least restrictive principles. The clinician will undertake a risk assessment of the young persons mental health and provide mental health risk management advice and regularly review the risk assessment relating to any mental health needs. The post holder will be a specialist nurse who ensures that the highest standards of evidenced based nursing care are provided. The post holder will provide inspirational specialist nursing care and support a multi-agency team to provide the best care to the young person. The post holder will act as a care coordinator and maintain links between the CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Service multi-disciplinary team and external agencies and the young persons family. The specialist nurse will work collaboratively with the Neurodevelopmental team and MDT and provide specialist assessments and nursing interventions to the service user as deemed appropriate by the CAMHS multidisciplinary team.

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities Work collaboratively with the team and professional leads to support professional and practice developments including CPFT clinical supervision framework Work autonomously to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, providing specialist advice and actively seeking evidence based practice which improves the quality of care and meets the needs of patients. To manage a significant caseload of patients with complex diabetes, managing individual programmes of care working with patients for self management of their diabetes. Provide Community Nurse Led clinics within general practice. Work within the MDT Diabetes Team supporting general practice within virtual Review Clinics. Work proactively to prevent admission to secondary care. To promote and advance non medical nurse prescribing for the benefit of people with diabetes. Develop care plans and treatment protocols for patients with diabetes in primary care. Involvement in clinical audit, present and evaluate said audits. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. The post holder must adhere to the Trust Risk Assessment and Risk Management Processes The post holder must adhere to Infection Control Policies and Procedures. It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis and be responsible for the management of and reporting on individual and team performance indicators and development of remedial action plans as required, The post holder must also participate in clinical and other audits as required. We will need T1 / Pump and possibly also Young Persons experience. *DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

New Hire Bonus -£1500

The permanent posts are eligible for a £1500 New Hire Bonus. An initial payment of £500 will be paid in the first 1 month and a final payment of £1000 will be paid 1 year after your start date. This will be pro-rata for part-time posts. Internal applicants are not eligible.

To work in conjunction with the Multidisciplinary Team and in line with Local and National Targets to provide specialist evidence based nursing advise to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/ carers without supervision

This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.

Provide expert advice and education for Healthcare professionals involved in the care of people with diabetes and their carers.

Acting as a resource for general practice and working to reduce admissions, improve diabetes outcomes and quality of life for people with diabetes.

To provide advanced clinical practice in the field of diabetes care and ensure the provision of a quality patient focused diabetes service in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

DSN to be based at the Healthy Living Centre in Peterborough and preferably have experience in managing patients with type 1 diabetes including Young people and those who are using insulin pumps

We will need T1 / Pump and possibly also Young Persons experience.



Work collaboratively with the team and professional leads to support professional and practice developments including CPFT clinical supervision framework.

Work autonomously to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, providing specialist advice and actively seeking evidence based practice which improves the quality of care and meets the needs of patients. A holistic approach to caring should be planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological; pathological; spiritual, socio-economical and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within your specific speciality.
• To manage a significant caseload of patients with complex diabetes, managing individual programmes of care working with patients for self management of their diabetes.
• Provide community nurse led clinics within general practice.
• Work within the MDT diabetes team supporting general practice within virtual review clinics.
• Work proactively to prevent admission to secondary care
• Run clinics for patients on insulin pumps in conjunction with the consultant
• To provide education for patients with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes



Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with the team and professional leads to support professional and practice developments including CPFT clinical supervision framework
• Work autonomously to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, providing specialist advice and actively seeking evidence based practice which improves the quality of care and meets the needs of patients.
• To manage a significant caseload of patients with complex diabetes, managing individual programmes of care working with patients for self management of their diabetes.
• Provide Community Nurse Led clinics within general practice.
• Work within the MDT Diabetes Team supporting general practice within virtual Review Clinics.
• Work proactively to prevent admission to secondary care.
• To promote and advance non medical nurse prescribing for the benefit of people with diabetes.
• Develop care plans and treatment protocols for patients with diabetes in primary care.
• Involvement in clinical audit, present and evaluate said audits.
• Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
• The post holder must adhere to the Trust Risk Assessment and Risk Management Processes
• The post holder must adhere to Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
• It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
• Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis and be responsible for the management of and reporting on individual and team performance indicators and development of remedial action plans as required, The post holder must also participate in clinical and other audits as required.
• We will need T1 / Pump and possibly also Young Persons experience.

*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website


This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jan 2024

Please see the attached job description and personal specification for full details around role and responsibilities

To provide a respiratory service for patients under the care of Physicians in the Trust, and provide advice and guidance to colleagues within primary care. To have a good understanding of national guidelines for ILD, COPD, Bronchiectasis, asthma and oxygen, including diagnosis and evidence-based interventions. To manage and supervise the clinical care of respiratory patients including assessment, care planning, and on-going support, monitor adherence, including inhaler technique, untoward side effects of the drugs, and assess and arrange provision of oxygen therapy, assessment of functional ability (e.g. 6 minute walk test) and palliation of symptoms To be able to provide effective smoking cessation advice and recommend interventions and support. To provide advice, assessment and arrange the installation of oxygen therapy. To perform diagnostic procedures such as spirometry and capillary blood gas sampling.

Please note we are only able to accept applicants from those with a live NMC, or UK nursing students waiting PIN. We are unable to support OSCE at this time.



North West Anglia Foundation trust (NWAFT) covers a number of key sites including Peterborough City Hospital (PCH), Hinchinbrook and Stamford, cross site working is essential. You will develop skilled practice in the multidisciplinary management and nursing care of adult patients with a range of respiratory conditions such as Interstitial lung disease (ILS), Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis, Home Oxygen, and pulmonary rehabilitation. This role will be working within our hospital team, covering both inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and some home visits. You will offer an individualised service respecting the many diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds of our service users.



1.Be an accountable professional acting in the best interests of people, putting them first and working to providing complex clinical care that is evidence-based, person-centred, safe, and compassionate.
• To participate in inpatient and outpatient care, provide support, information, and education to empower patients to make informed decision about their ongoing chronic disease management
• To improve quality of life by treating patients holistically, tailoring their treatment to provide individualised evidence based, high quality care.
• To only act within own scope of competence including Non-Medical prescribing.
1. Use existing knowledge and work towards expertise and enhanced levels of clinical judgement to independently undertake complex and holistic assessments.
2. Act independently to plan, deliver, monitor, and evaluate complex care using enhanced clinical assessments, diagnostics, and interventions.
1. Act as an expert resource within their own organisation and for external agencies, asking for advice when appropriate.
• Review referrals and offer advice to other clinicians when required.
• Support the delivery of education and training opportunities for others within own scope of practice.

5.Communicate effectively in challenging environments and situations with patients, their families/carers, and the multi-disciplinary team.

6. Promote and encourage innovative clinical practice to support a culture of excellence within the wider health and care team.





We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.


We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.


Benefits to you
• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Career development and training;
• Wellbeing support and activities;
• In-house physiotherapy Service;
• On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

To provide a respiratory service for patients under the care of Physicians in the Trust, and provide advice and guidance to colleagues within primary care.

To have a good understanding of national guidelines for ILD, COPD, Bronchiectasis, asthma and oxygen, including diagnosis and evidence-based interventions.

To manage and supervise the clinical care of respiratory patients including assessment, care planning, and on-going support, monitor adherence, including inhaler technique, untoward side effects of the drugs, and assess and arrange provision of oxygen therapy, assessment of functional ability (e.g. 6 minute walk test) and palliation of symptoms

To be able to provide effective smoking cessation advice and recommend interventions and support.

To provide advice, assessment and arrange the installation of oxygen therapy.

To perform diagnostic procedures such as spirometry and capillary blood gas sampling.


This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jan 2024

For more information about this position please see the attached job description and person specification

Our established Dermatology Team provides a variety of services in a Nurse Led outpatient setting, including Phototherapy, patch testing, managing case load of patients with chronic inflammatory dermatosis including psoriasis and eczema, systemic and biologic treatments assessments and monitoring, chronic urticaria and management, paediatric skin conditions. It is essential that the successful post holder will have extensive experience of working within the Dermatology specialty and demonstrate excellent communication skills underpinned by both the professional and Trust values.