Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

As a Rehabilitation Assistant you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistant, Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/ Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of ahigh standard, and to challenge others who are not.

You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For moreinformationplease visithttps://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• GCSE level Pass or equivalent in Maths and English - Open for discussion

Desirable

• NVQ in a relevant topic (such as healthcare) or other relevant training
• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people, their families and carers who may be going through challenging experiences or difficult situations
• Confident in handling IT systems and willing/able to be trained in specific system

Desirable

• Experience of working in the community and in peoples own homes
• Experience of working in a health or social care environment providing personal and intimate care to people.
• Practical experience of motivating people encouraging independence.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Locality Community Bases in Cinderford, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Stroud and Cotswolds

Cinderford, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Stroud and Cotswolds

Cinderford, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Stroud and Cotswolds

GL14 2AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view these in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• GCSE standard of education including English and Mathematics
• RSA level 3 / Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience
• Diploma level education or equivalent level experience

Desirable

• Project management

Experience

Essential

• Use of Microsoft Office, including Project
• Experience of practical administrative work, including arranging meetings, handling telephone enquiries, receiving visitors
• Excellent administrative skills with project monitoring experience
• Accurate Minute taker

Desirable

• Use of Oracle system

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to plan own workload against conflicting demands and prioritise work from more than one manager to meet conflicting deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex matters clearly and precisely
• Ability to handle difficult situations in a calm and firm manner
• Commitment to attend staff training and participate in own development through supervision and performance management

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and to contribute to that team to ensure the Department works effectively

Other

Essential

• Travel to other PTHB sites
• Be flexible and be able to adapt to a changing environment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bronllys Hospital

The Courtyard

Bronllys

LD3 0LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Co-ordination of the rostered shift allocation, referring to senior sister if appropriateor available.
• Maintain clinical competence of self and others as determined by service need and job description. Tasks to include male catheterisation, ECG, Venepuncture, IV administration, Cannulation and X-ray requesting under group protocols.
• To frequently manage patients of all age groups with challenging behaviour such as violent and aggressive, under the influence of alcohol, mental health problems, sudden death, adult bereavement and patients who are a threat to themselves and others.
• To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care. Ensure that risk assessments are complete as per Trust policy for manual Handling, Health & Safety and other relevant areas of concern.
• Ensure that equipment and the environment support the delivery of high standards of care at all times.
• Maintain a good standard of communication with the multidisciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Provide specialized information and advice to patients, relatives and carers and other professionals in the provision of acute medical care

Managerial

• To support the Senior Sister to review staffing requirements using a proactive approach to retention and recruitment of staff
• Co-ordination of the rostered shift allocation, referring to senior sister if appropriate or available

Education

• Contribute to the organisation learning and Development strategy through key areas of education e.g. tracheostomy / sepsis / deteriorating adult
• Support with the Band 7 & Professional Development Sister in Critical Care assure accurate training records and competency of team, including mandatory training requirements

Patient Experience

• Work with the Critical Care leadership team to facilitate Critical care follow up services
• Review patients discharged from Critical Care services within 24 hours of leaving the Critical care Unit

Quality / Research & Development

• Working with senior leaders in Critical Care, to support, collect, audit and service data
• Actively support Critical Care research

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Level of experience in Critical Care
• Post basic qualification relevant to post
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of ongoing development

Desirable

• Leadership course or mentoring course

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience
• Demonstrate commitment and ability to support staff teaching, research & education
• Proven leadership skills, including team building, change management

Desirable

• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Proven clinical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills duties, including moving and handling of patients
• Physical capability to perform nursing duties, including moving and handling of patients.
• To demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to lead and motivate staff

Desirable

• Evidence of innovation within current areas of practice.
• Evidence of the ability to facilitate changes in practice

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work flexible rostering with appropriate notice to meet operational needs of the organization.
• Honest
• Responsible
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to form positive working relationships

Other

Essential

• Able to maintain professional appearance

Trust Values

Essential

• Effective open communication
• Excellence and safety in all that we do
• Challenge but support
• Expect respect and dignity
• Local healthcare that inspires confidence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot NHS Trust

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

This is a community post and therefore the successful candidate will require to the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• An understanding of manual handling principles

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in the care or leisure setting
• Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public

Desirable

• Broad range of life experiences

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Community Therapy Team, Spa Road

Spa Road

Llandrindod Wells

LD1 5HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work in a challenging and changeable environment.
• Good communication and listening skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients with SMI.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Degree in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience plus Diploma level specialist training experience, short courses.
• Experience of working within a CMHT/ORT environment where experience and/or knowledge of Care Co-ordination and the All Wales Measure 2010.

Desirable

• Experience in the use and knowledge of assessment of risk tools e.g. WARRN, HCR-20, and SVR-20.
• Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

South CMHT

71 Quarella road

Bridgend

CF31 1YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• See role profile

Experience

Essential

• Ability to communicate with colleagues on everyday organisational matters
• Ability to work under supervision
• Demonstrate the ability to organise and manage own workload effectively
• Ability to treat all information confidentially
• Ability to work within a team and to take instruction
• Ability to achieve work under pressure
• Ability to communicate information verbally
• Able to write and record relevant information

Additional Criteria

Essential

• As well as being able to demonstrate examples of how they work in a way that is consistent with our values of compassion, excellence and collaboration the successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate a commitment to driving culture change through equality, diversity and inclusion.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of family-centred care within University Hospitals Sussex. Successful candidates will play a key role in enhancing the experience of women, birthing people and families, ensuring they feel informed, supported and listened to throughout their maternity and neonatal journey.

As a three-year fixed-term opportunity, these posts provide an excellent platform for career development, enabling candidates to broaden their leadership, communication, quality improvement and service development skills while contributing to a significant programme of maternity transformation.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience of working with families in challenging and sensitive circumstances, with a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, compassionate communication and family-centred care.

If you are passionate about supporting families, improving experiences and driving positive change within maternity and neonatal services, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help create a compassionate, inclusive and responsive service for women, babies and families across University Hospitals Sussex.

Internal applicants should note that this opportunity will be offered on a secondment basis. Before applying, internal colleagues must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they can be released from their substantive role if successful. Release to undertake a secondment is not automatic and must be agreed between the colleague, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Recent experience of working in perinatal services
• Qualification in mediation, counselling and/or restorative practice or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Significant post registration experience
• Understanding of professional and current issues in maternity & neonatal services
• Experience of supporting families following adverse maternity, neonatal or paediatric outcomes
• Understanding of handling clinical incidents and compaints

Desirable

• Masters level qualification in related field or equivalent experience
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
• Public Health or health inequalities qualification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

PRH, RSCH, SRH, WH

University Hospitals Sussex

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of a Maternity Support Worker in Maternity

For further information please contact Curlene Wilson at [email protected] or Jess Lloyd at [email protected].

Please note that this vacancy may close early due to the amount of applications we receive.

Person Specification

Shortlist

Essential

• Functional Skills, level 2 n English and Maths
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/working towards Apprenticeship
• Previous experience in health care setting essential
• CARES certificate

Desirable

• Maternity specific training
• Previous experience within Maternity

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon

Pield Heath Road

Hillingdon

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future direction of Professional Midwifery Advocacy within University Hospitals Sussex. The successful candidates will help demonstrate the value of professional midwifery advocacy roles, ensuring advocacy remains at the heart of workforce wellbeing, learning and service improvement.

As a three-year fixed-term opportunity, these posts provide an excellent platform for career development, allowing experienced PMAs to broaden their leadership, quality improvement, workforce development and strategic influence while enhancing their professional portfolio.

Applicants must hold the Professional Midwifery Advocate qualification and demonstrate a commitment to the A-EQUIP model, restorative clinical supervision and compassionate leadership.

If you are passionate about supporting colleagues, driving positive cultural change and helping create the conditions for staff and families to thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape a restorative, compassionate and sustainable future for maternity and neonatal services across University Hospitals Sussex.

Internal applicants should note that this opportunity will be offered on a secondment basis. Before applying, internal colleagues must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they can be released from their substantive role if successful. Release to undertake a secondment is not automatic and must be agreed between the colleague, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Midwife with active NMC PIN
• Professional Midwifery Advocate
• Significant post reg experience in range of clinical settings/roles
• Recent experience of working in Perinatal Services
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care approaches
• Understanding of professional and current issues in maternity and neonatal services

Desirable

• De-briefing/Coaching/Restorative training or equivalent experience
• Leadership/Management training or equivalent experience
• Experience of Quality Improvement

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

PRH, RSCH, SRH, WH

University Hospitals Sussex

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Manager Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £54,323 - £60,421 Location: This is a hybrid role, with the base location to be discussed with the successful candidate. Regular travel to MHM services across the country will be an important part of the role. Make a difference where it really matters Lead the function. Set the standard. Transform how we recruit. We have created a new internal recruitment agency and need an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead it and make it exceptional. This is an exciting opportunity to embed and develop a high-performing function that attracts diverse, high-quality candidates at pace, delivers an excellent candidate experience and positions Mental Health Matters (MHM) as an employer of choice. This is a role for someone who wants to lead, innovate and leave a lasting legacy. About Mental Health Matters Mental Health Matters is a national charity delivering vital mental health services across the country. We work in partnership with NHS trusts, local authorities and community organisations to support people when they need us most. Our people are central to the quality of the services we provide. We have established a dedicated Talent Acquisition function that operates as an internal recruitment agency, providing a more proactive and effective approach to attracting, engaging and appointing people across MHM. The function focuses on providing hiring managers with high-quality candidates, reducing the administrative burden of recruitment and creating a seamless, professional and inclusive experience. A key part of our approach is ensuring our workforce better reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, widening access to opportunities and creating inclusive pathways into employment. The role As Talent Acquisition Manager, you will lead and develop our internal recruitment agency, ensuring it delivers real and measurable impact across MHM. You will take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment service, ensuring managers are provided with strong, well-matched and diverse candidates who are ready to interview. This will allow managers to focus on selecting the right people for their services while your team manages the wider recruitment journey. You will set clear standards and targets for the function, including time to hire, vacancy gap reduction, quality of hire, diversity outcomes, agency spend and candidate experience. You will use data and insight to understand what is working, identify challenges and continually improve our approach. This will be a visible and hands-on role. You will be expected to travel regularly to MHM services across the country to understand how they operate, build strong relationships with managers and teams, and gain a genuine understanding of the roles and people needed to deliver excellent services. You will use this insight to develop tailored recruitment approaches and provide practical support where recruitment challenges exist. You will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see attached job description.

Experience

Essential

• * Significant experience leading a recruitment or talent acquisition
• function within a multi site organisation
• * Experience managing and developing recruitment or resourcing
• teams
• * Proven track record of delivering end to end recruitment at scale,
• including volume and specialist roles
• * Experience building proactive talent pipelines rather than relying
• solely on reactive advertising
• * Experience reducing agency reliance through direct sourcing
• strategies
• * Experience partnering with senior stakeholders on workforce
• planning and vacancy governance
• * Experience setting and managing recruitment KPIs and
• performance standards
• * Experience implementing or operating safer recruitment practices
• within a regulated environment
• * Experience using recruitment systems and producing data driven
• insight

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mental Health Matters

Address

Waterside House, Sunderland Enterprise Park, Sunderland SR5 2TZ

Sunderland

SR5 2TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum 5 GCSE's to include Mathematics, English & Science at Grade A-D.

Experience

Desirable

• Previous Laboratory Experience

Language requirements

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker - Level 1

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the organisations media relations strategy, helping to engage journalists in a timely and targeted way.
• This includes by delivering both proactive and reactive media activity, such as press releases, media statements, responding to media enquiries, handling broadcast requests, drafting comment pieces, and preparing lines to take.
• Support horizon scanning to identify emerging issues, opportunities and potential risks and contribute to plans for media engagement that can enhance the organisations profiling and advocacy work.
• Prepare clear and timely media advice and briefings for senior colleagues and spokespeople, escalating risks, and issues to more senior colleagues, as required. This includes preparing briefings and other materials ahead of media interviews.
• Support the organisation to maintain strong relationships with journalists across national and trade media, as well as press office contacts at government departments, Arms Length Bodies, think tanks, membership organisations, and patient charities.
• Contribute to the development of clear and consistent external facing lines by gathering, drafting and refining media materials and working with colleagues to interpret member intelligence, data insights and policy information accurately.
• Support media monitoring and evaluation activity, as required.
• Serve as communications lead for some of the organisations key work programmes, campaigns and policy topics as part of the departments account management model.
• Participate in the press office on-call rota so that the organisation can provide a 24/7 service to the media, members and senior colleagues.
• Support the development and delivery of the organisations communications agency, HealthCommsPlus. This could include providing specialist media / communications support, client account management and other commercially oriented activities, subject to business need.
• Assist with administrative and operational support in the department, as required. This could include supporting the director of communications with diary management, booking travel and accommodation, processing purchase orders and invoices, formalising minutes and action logs, preparing internal papers, supporting the onboarding and induction of new starters and providing logistical support at away days and other departmental events.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in media relations, either as a journalist or in a busy press office.
• Experience in contributing to the delivery of media plans designed to meet organisational
• objectives.
• Proven ability to support the delivery of integrated communications plans and use appropriate
• channels to reach targeted audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to network and maintain effective relationships with a
• variety of audiences, including journalists, senior colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Experience drafting briefings, statements and lines to take, including against tight deadlines if
• required.
• Excellent written skills with the ability to produce high quality copy for the media.
• Good organisational and project management skills, with an ability to identify opportunities for proactive communications.

Desirable

• Experience of working within healthcare communications, a membership body, and/or a communications agency.
• Knowledge of the health and care environment, including stakeholders and the political context.
• Experience in broader communications activity including stakeholder engagement.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The NHS Alliance

Address

2nd Floor, 18 Smith Square

Westminister

London

SW1P 3HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thenhsalliance.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C
• NVQ3 or equivalent
• Excellent IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within NHS including data inputting
• Problem solving
• Understanding of Theatre Rota

Desirable

• Knowledge of Trust system's and other relevant databases
• Knowledge of Trust reporting system

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB - Sandwell Health Campus

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, collaborating with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team. You will be kind and caring and committed to maintaining an environment in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individuality and dignity, and lead fulfilled lives.

You will assist our residents with daily living. Every day is different and could include helping with personal care, meals or simply spending time with them. Working together to make a difference for our residents, we will respect their individual choices by providing personalised care and support.

About you

• Kind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a team
• Good communication skills and able to build relationships
• Flexibility and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

What is in it for you.

• A competitive salary
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Flexible working hours and patterns
• We offer Wage stream - an app allowing youaccess to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Recognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discounts
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected
• Welfare and well-being support

Whether you are an experienced carer or are starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you had not guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.

Akari Care is proudly working towards achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status across all of our homes, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who have served. We warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication that they bring to our teams.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Kind, caring nature; good communication; flexibility; willingness to support others.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Blyth

NE24 1DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Application Completion

Essential

• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent, including Maths and English Language.
• Excellent keyboard skills

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Administration of equivalent

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing a service to patients or customers
• Experience of using electronic systems
• Experience of Microsoft Office products
• Working knowledge within the General Data Protection Regulations 2018
• Team Working

Desirable

• Previous NHS administration experience
• Experience of conflict resolution

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Good Organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Team working
• Knowledge of, and adherence to, General Data Protection Regulations 2018
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Knowledge of clinical pathways
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media
• Proven experience of working to deadlines
• Problem solving abilities and use of own initiative.
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Knowledge of Lorenzo
• Ability to prioritise and allocate the team workload.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Good understanding of the NHS Agenda

Special Attributes and other

Essential

• Professional
• Caring
• Honest
• Accountable
• Responsible Attitude

Other Requirements

Essential

• Interested in personal development.
• Flexible approach to hours and conditions

Desirable

• Willingness to travel to other sites

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a friendly, professional, and highly organised Patient Advisor/Receptionist to join our front-of-house team. You will be the first point of contact for patients, providing a warm welcome and delivering excellent customer service both in person and over the phone. Your responsibilities will include booking appointments, managing patient records, handling enquiries, and supporting the clinical team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Greet and assist patients in a courteous and efficient manner.

Schedule appointments and manage bookings.

Answer phone calls and respond to patient queries.

Update and maintain accurate patient records.

Support administrative tasks and always ensure confidentiality.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a calm, compassionate approach in a busy healthcare environment

25 Hours per week

Monday- 8.00-13.00

Tuesday - 8.30-13.30

Wednesday - 13.30-18.30 / 15.00-20.00 alternated

Thursday - 13.00-18.00

Friday - 13.00-18.00

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

• Based on the practice aspirations, the following skills would be desired
• Previous experience in a healthcare or receptionist role
• Familiarity with medical booking or records systems (SystmOne)
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Business Administration or Customer Service
• Basic understanding of medical terminology

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Holes Lane Medical Ltd

Address

28 Holes Lane

Woolston

Warrington

WA1 4NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.holeslanesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Staff Nurse

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full or Part-Time

Location: On-site Banstead, UK

Sector: Medical & Healthcare | Nursing & Midwifery

Salary: £21.25 £22.25 per hour

No Recruitment Agencies, please.

Make a real difference with Fairlie Healthcare

At Fairlie Healthcare, we provide specialist care for adults with complex neurological conditions, including Residents who require tracheostomy and ventilator support.

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care while supporting our Residents to achieve the best possible quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about high-quality clinical care, enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team and is ready to take on a senior role within a supportive specialist environment.

About the role

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based and Resident-focused nursing care. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing clinical leadership and supporting colleagues to maintain excellent standards of care.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your specialist knowledge and take on a Link Nurse role in an area such as Infection Prevention and Control, Tissue Viability, PEG Management or Continence, depending on your experience and the needs of the service.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to our Residents.
• Maintaining high standards of clinical care and ensuring that Residents individual needs are met.
• Maintaining your knowledge and competence in tracheostomy and ventilator care and management.
• Recognising clinical concerns and red flags, taking appropriate action and escalating to external healthcare professionals when required.
• Working effectively with the MDT to ensure coordinated and person-centred care.
• Providing clinical support, guidance and advice to junior members of the nursing team.
• Taking a leadership role within the team and using your initiative when required.
• Keeping the Sister/Charge Nurse informed of significant changes in a Residents condition or any anticipated concerns.
• Supporting Residents, relatives, carers and friends and involving them appropriately in the care process.
• Promoting Residents well-being, dignity, independence and involvement in decisions about their care.
• Maintaining accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Acting as a positive role model and maintaining professional standards in accordance with the NMC Code.
• Supporting the learning and development of colleagues through practice supervision, preceptorship and mentoring.
• Keeping up to date with current nursing practice, research and developments relevant to specialist neurological care.
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement and initiatives that enhance nursing practice.

Clinical leadership & professional development

At Fairlie, we believe in supporting our nurses to develop their skills and progress their careers.

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop your specialist knowledge in neurological, tracheostomy and ventilator care.
• Support and mentor junior and newly qualified nurses.
• Act as a practice supervisor, preceptor or mentor.
• Take responsibility for a specialist Link Nurse area.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.
• Work alongside experienced nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals as part of our MDT.
• Continue your professional development through training and ongoing learning opportunities.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate nurse who is committed to providing exceptional care.

You will be someone who:

• Is a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Has a genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to recognise and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Works confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is able to provide support, guidance and leadership to colleagues.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional development and is keen to continue learning.
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
• Has a positive, professional and supportive approach.

Experience in neurological care, tracheostomy care and/or ventilator management would be highly desirable.

What we offer

We want our colleagues to feel valued, supported and able to develop their careers with us.

You will receive:

• £21.25 £22.25 per hour
• Paid breaks
• Free meals while working on shift
• Company Pension Scheme
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent new starter induction programme
• Comprehensive on-the-job training and ongoing support
• No lone working you will always have the support of another team member
• Excellent career progression opportunities through our new and improved career pathway

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Fairlie Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

We believe that the more inclusive our environment is, the stronger our team and the better the care we provide to our Residents.

Ready to take the next step?

If you are an experienced nurse looking for a rewarding senior position where you can develop your clinical skills, support your colleagues and make a genuine difference to the lives of our Residents, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of the Fairlie Healthcare team.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Is a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Has a genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to recognise and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Works confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is able to provide support, guidance and leadership to colleagues.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional development and is keen to continue learning.
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
• Has a positive, professional and supportive approach.

Desirable

• Is a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Has a genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to recognise and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Works confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is able to provide support, guidance and leadership to colleagues.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional development and is keen to continue learning.
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
• Has a positive, professional and supportive approach.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Fairlie Healthcare Group

Address

Woodstown House

Park Road

Banstead

Surrey

SM7 3EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://fairliehealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Cleaning experience essential
• Cleaning wards and clinics to national cleaning standards
• Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
• Working within domestic services department at Broadgreen site.
• Duties vary and include hoovering, damp dusting, mopping, deep cleaning floors and other areas.
• Flexibility required

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/Equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
• Health and safety basic knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Previous cleaning/domestic experience in a healthcare, care home, hotel, commercial, or similar environment.

Desirable

• Previous Domestic experience
• Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
• Knowledge of colour coding systems

Other

Essential

• Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
• Professional and patient focused.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and dignity.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadgreen Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Governance Lead Shrewsbury Hospital | Clinical Management | Permanent | Part Time | Up to £53,250 pro rata, depending on experience 30 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. You will be a registered Clinician (NMC, HCPC or GPC) and be educated up to degree/post graduate level in a clinical discipline. You will also have the relevant qualifications in organisational governance e.g. ISO9001 Auditor or equivalent. In addition, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate senior leadership within the healthcare sector, with significant experience in clinical governance and quality assurance. You will have excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail and be able to work proactively and efficiently. As our Clinical Governance Lead, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You will be a registered Clinician (NMC, HCPC or GPC) and be educated up to degree/post graduate level in a clinical discipline. You will also have the relevant qualifications in organisational governance e.g. ISO9001 Auditor or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• In addition, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate senior leadership within the healthcare sector, with significant experience in clinical governance and quality assurance. You will have excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail and be able to work proactively and efficiently.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Longden Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 9DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bank Staff Nurse - Outpatients Wolverhampton Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Includes evening and weekend work | Up to £18.50 per hour depending on skills and experience Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our flagship community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. As a Staff Nurse in Outpatients at our Wolverhampton Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body. You bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC. You're also motivated to understand each case from a technical and personal viewpoint. And you hold post-registration experience As an Outpatients Staff Nurse, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Staff Nurse in Outpatients at our Wolverhampton Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body. You bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC.

Experience

Essential

• You're also motivated to understand each case from a technical and personal viewpoint. And you hold post-registration experience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Wood Road

Wolverhampton

WV6 8LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Radiographer (Bank) Ipswich Hospital | Radiology | Bank | Ad Hoc | Part time Up to £25.00 an hour, depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. State-of-the-art equipment and more time to focus on what matters. We're the UK's largest Healthcare Charity and this is the career you've always wanted. Become our new clinical lead and we'll ask you to see each patient as an individual, carrying out your role with understanding and empathy. As a Radiographer at our Ipswich Hospital, you'll bring high levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately. You have a great eye for detail and you're caring by nature. You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and excellent teamwork skills. As a Radiographer, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and excellent teamwork skills.

Experience

Essential

• As a Radiographer at our Ipswich Hospital, you'll bring high levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately. You have a great eye for detail and you're caring by nature.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Foxhall Road

Ipswich

IP4 5SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accounts Receivable/Debt Management

Leading debt management calls between the Trust and NHS Shared Business Services and agreeing action points.

Negotiating with customers to recover debt in a timely manner.

Preparing management reports/analysis for Accounts Receivable to help with communicating information at a higher level and aid decision making. This will involve the use of advanced Excel skills such as lookups and pivot tables.

Making suggestions on debt write-offs in line with debt management policy.

Potential to have to deal with upset customers who may be struggling financially to pay an invoice.

Planning workload with the team, setting key performance targets.

Providing performance feedback, coaching and training to the team.

Assisting with Freedom of Information requests.

Supporting both Internal and External audits ensuring data requests and any recommendations are acted upon.Balance sheet reconciliations

Reconciling control accounts of the Trust on a monthly basis. Following up on queries and also monitoring control accounts done by other staff to ensure they are being managed in an accurate and timely fashion. This involves the use and understanding of both internal and external data resources.

Assisting in the preparation of reports and information for year-end accounts including ensuring evidence for auditors is available.

Answering queries raised by finance colleagues, other staff members and sometimes the public, regarding issues relevant to the position. If unable to deal with then pass on to the correct person/department.

Clinical and professional responsibilities

Maintaining professional registrations as necessary.

Adhering to relevant code of practice of professional body.

Administrative responsibilities

Ensuring all relevant procedure notes and associated forms are completed and adhered to in line with departmental policy and audit requirements.

Teaching and training responsibilities

Actively participating in the annual performance development review to identify personal needs.

Teach and train Accounts Receivable staff and other staff members as necessary.

To attend Trust statutory and mandatory training sessions.

Line Management/Supervisory responsibilities

Deputising for the Deputy Financial Accountant as and when required.

Undertaking annual performance development reviews of Accounts Receivable staff.

Day to day management of Accounts Receivable Staff eg sickness recording, approval of annual leave

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting and/or education or significant experience to degree level

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Supervisory experience
• Evidence of planning and organising tasks required to achieve a specific outcome within a specified timeframe without direction from line manager
• Experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting complex data and producing robust forecasts
• Highly computer literate including MS Word, Excel, able to extract data, create and manipulate complex spreadsheets

Desirable

• Significant Financial accounting experience
• Experience of working in NHS finance
• Experience of the Oracle General Ledger System including Business Intelligence
• Experience of providing training and support to others in own specialist area

Skills

Essential

• Good standard of communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to nonfinance managers
• Acts professionally in all dealings with colleagues and in liaising with external bodies; must be able to adapt style appropriately to deal diplomatically with senior personnel
• Good standard of written communications
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Well organised, able to plan and prioritise own workload
• Good negotiating, persuasive, motivational, influencing skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to support change
• Ability to handle a range of emotive situations
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Requirement to concentrate for long periods when inputting data and when analysing data/statistics

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Knowsley Community College

Stockbridge Lane

Huyton

L36 3SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a patient care/health related role

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work within a team
• Able to accept direction and guidance
• Aware of own limitations
• Flexible in working hours
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Reliable and professional
• Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
• Inclusive and non-judgmental
• Punctual, motivated and committed
• Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
• Basic IT skills

Other

Essential

• Frequent, moderate effort for several short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
• Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
• Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
• Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
• Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
• Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
• Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive technical support to all members of the department in the provision of a dispensary service.
• Ensure the timely and efficient delivery of requests for pharmaceutical products across the Trust by the dispensing and issuing of prescriptions, signed orders and controlled drugs orders establishing and maintain a communication link between pharmacy and the wards served.
• Providing a ward-based Pharmacy Technician service to designated wards. This will include medicines reconciliation of newly admitted patients, assessment of patients own drugs, overseeing the ordering of medication and c-ordinating the supply of discharge medication.
• To counsel patients on the routine use of their medicines, providing specific information to any special requirements ensuring patients understand their discharge medication.
• To act as an Accredited Checking Technician under a nationally recognised accuracy checking technician framework. To perform a final accuracy check on dispensed items against prescriptions and requisitions. To show continuous competency in checking accurately and safely.
• Supervising student pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support workers, dispensers and trainees in the department and across all wards.
• Liaising with pharmacists and a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a proficient and comprehensive medicines management service to all patients and staff across the integrated care system supporting across primary and secondary care.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of medicines management, including relevant legislation and policies acquired through NVQ3 or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training, NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent plus other additional training for checking dispensed prescriptions, supervising a technical area within the pharmacy to degree or equivalent level

Desirable

• Team leading or management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable recent experience of successfully delivering technical pharmacy services as a qualified technician
• Working knowledge of a broad range of medicines and their safety issues
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Experience of working with a Pharmacy computer system e.g. CMM or EMIS, and procurement systems such as Powergate
• Experience of liaising with patients and healthcare staff

Desirable

• Experience of ward-based services, including Patients Own Drug schemes
• Recent hospital experience of working as a registered pharmacy technician
• Interaction with other departments for provision of pharmaceutical supplies
• Experience of dealing with difficult and complex situations, queries and complaints
• Experience of negotiating with healthcare staff, suppliers and/or external organisations

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of prescribing, dispensing and administration processes in the hospital settings
• Ability to cope with busy dispensing workload
• Computer literate and able to use Windows applications including Microsoft Word and Excel, and internet
• Good range of pharmaceutical knowledge
• Able to interpret highly complex data
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people, including members of the public and all levels of healthcare professionals
• Good analytical and evaluative skills with the ability to investigate queries solve problems and act if appropriate
• Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace
• Interest in expending knowledge and self-development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Twympath Lane

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)