Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters/Diploma level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy or AFT accredited equivalent.
• Post-graduate qualification in relevant mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice over a minimum of four.
• Eligible for UKCP Registration

Desirable

• Training in other relevant therapeutic modalities.

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum four years practice in relevant first profession.
• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs
• Experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Experience of multi-agency working and MDT collaboration.
• Knowledge of and skill in using a wide variety of systemic theories and evidence-based interventions and the ability to use these appropriately in relation to client need and work setting.

Desirable

• Experience delivering training to professional groups and carers.

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of systemic assessment and treatment of individuals, couples, family systems, groups and organisations, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration in the face of emotional intensity, and potential verbal and physical intimidation.
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Ability to work with a racially and culturally diverse community in a wide variety of contexts including highly specialist skills for working therapeutically in the community.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, ethical issues and strategic frameworks, and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding processes and procedures.

Desirable

• Knowledge and ability to contribute to research, audit, teaching and training.

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy using excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals, in accordance with professional ethics guidelines and Trust policies.
• Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping including electronic patient record system and reports.

Desirable

• Ability to contribute to the development and evaluation of the team's operational policies and services.

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finch Road Primary Care Centre

2 Finch Rd, Lozells, Birmingham

Birmingham

B19 1HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• Ensure the practice maintains ongoing compliance with CQC Standards.
• Handle the management of complaints, significant events, patient feedback & learning outcomes.
• Coordinate and monitor health and safety risk assessments.

• Ensure HR files are up to date
• Ensure data protection guidelines are in place and adhered to
• Research and identify contracts and pricing for new initiaves
• Identify actions and outcomes from Managing Partner emails
• Supporting Care Co-ordinator team with cover during annual leave/sickness including Safeguarding Register
• Other admin duties where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Experience supporting senior managers and organisational projects
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret guidance and regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to build positive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Desirable
• Experience of working in primary care

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care

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

Hungerford Medical Centre

Address

Hungerford Medical Centre

School Crescent

Crewe

CW15HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Imagine a career where every day you help someone live a happier, more independent, and fulfilling life.

Join our Werrington service as a Bank Support Worker and you can help someone build confidence, independence and joy and enable them to thrive in their community.

Every day brings something different.Whether it's providing everyday support, enjoying a visit to the local pub, or joining someone on a holiday adventure, each activity is tailored to the individual's interests and aspirations. It's all about helping people make the most of life.

• up to £12.90 per hour
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £1,000)
• Full training and ongoing support
• Career development opportunities
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension
• A supportive, values-led team

• A calm, patient and caring approach with the willingness to learn and build trust
• Experience required
• A team player who values consistency
• A Full UK driving licence
• At least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK
• Excellent career development opportunities and fully funded training up to QCF Level 5

Youll be supporting multiple individuals with learning disabilities at our Werrington service to thrive and live as independently as possible. Youll help with personal care and daily routines, while building meaningful, lasting connections. From supporting days out in the community to holidays and new experiences,

Youll ensure their care is truly person-centred, respecting their choices, promoting their safety and helping them do the things they love most.

• Provide person-centred support and personal care
• Encourage activities and meaningful experiences
• Supportcommunication in a way that works for them
• Follow care plans and maintain accurate records
• Promote independence, safety, and wellbeing

This is more than a job; its about building a relationship and making a lasting difference in someones life.

If this sounds like something youd enjoy, apply today!

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudlysupportingcommunities across the UK.Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We arecommittedto creating aninclusiveworkplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience required, A team player who values consistency, A Full UK driving licence, At least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK, Excellent career development opportunities and fully funded training up to QCF Level 5.

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

Agincare

Address

Enable

Stoke On Trent

ST9 0DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced nurse looking for a change? Or a newly qualified nurse looking to take your first steps into residential services?

Come and join the Agincare family as aRegistered Nurse!

Where you'll be working

• Click here to view the care home! Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire The Coombs | Agincare
• Care Quality Commission rating - 'Good'

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• Refer a friend scheme up to£1000*
• £23.18 per hour
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• A valid, in date NMC pin without restrictions to practice
• Evidence of recent clinical CPD

• Previous experience working as a nurse within a healthcare setting is essential; applications from newly qualified nurses will not be considered.

• This is a bank role, so you must be flexible to work days, nights and weekends as and when required
• Flexibility to work Sundays and Mondays is required for this role
• The shift pattern will be 20:00pm - 8:00am

A day in the life of a Registered Nurse

As aRegistered Nurse,you will be responsible for motivating, mentoring and developing a team of care staff in ensuring that the residents' clinical needs are attended to. You will be organised and ready to adapt to challenges, you will have the expertise you need to provide professional, safe, high quality care and support.

Responsibilities will include

• Assisting residents with personal care in accordance with their individual care plans
• Liaising with care home management, family members, social workers, medical professionals and the resident themselves in ensuring the care provision meets their individual requirements and making recommendations based on changes in care need.
• Administering and recording medication safely in line with company policy
• Monitoring resident nutrition and hydration and taking steps to update nutrition plans with any revised dietary requirements.
• Monitoring residents for risks around pressure wounds and any abnormalities regarding toilet output.
• Participating in, and promoting resident activities.

About Agincare

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK, a valid, in date NMC pin without restrictions to practice, and evidence of recent clinical CPD.

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Coleford

GL16 8QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

A career where your kindness could brighten someone's day

Join our care home team as a Night Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives while building a rewarding career in care, no experience necessary.

All you need is compassion and the right to work in the UK. Well provide fully funded training and excellent career development to help you grow.

And the best part? Youll get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you, plus:

• Outstanding career development with fully funded training and qualifications (up to QCF Level 5)
• 44 hours per week to include alternating weekends
• Nights currently available
• Refer-a-Friend scheme earn up to £1,000*
• Up to £14.80 per hour
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with medication administration and recording.
• Support residents with daily living activities and routines.
• Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship.
• Help enrich residents' lives through activities, hobbies, and social engagement.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Work as part of a caring team to deliver outstanding person-centred care

About you:

• Experience working in a care setting is required
• Compassionate, patient and great with people
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
• Able to work 44 hours per week, night shifts to include alternate weekends

Whether youre listening to residents wonderful life stories, helping with daily routines, or simply being a friendly face that brightens their day, youll be making a real difference to their lives.

Click here to view the care home: Residential & Nursing Homes in London - Whitefarm Lodge Care Home in Twickenham | AgincareCare Quality Commission Rating: 'Good'

Apply to be a Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.

About us:

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities.As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience working in a care setting is required, Compassionate, patient and great with people, Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship), Able to work 44 hours per week, night shifts to include alternate weekends

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Twickenham

TW2 7BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Be the helping hand that changes someone's day.

Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Fulford Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day.

This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for.

• £13.46 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3)
• 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends
• A caring, confident team player with leadership qualities

• Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care
• Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence
• Administer medication safely and accurately
• Contribute to and review care plans
• Lead activities, outings, and meaningful engagement
• Support and guide team members, stepping up when needed

Supporting people to live with comfort and joy in a place they call home is something truly special and youll feel that difference every day.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3)

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Littlehampton

BN17 6AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Bring Your Creativity to Work as an Activities Coordinator at Cheriton care home

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you cantruly make a difference?Do you love bringing joy to others, designing fun activities and lighting up a room with your personality?

Whether you're brand new to care or just searching for an exciting new challenge, this is your chance to shine.

Come and join the Agincare family as an Activities Coordinator, a role where your energy, imagination and enthusiasm can make every day meaningful for our residents.

• Career development and funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
• Refer-a-friend up to £1000
• Blue Light discount
• £12.72 per hour
• Company pension
• On-demand pay
• Availability to work 40 hours per week - 09.30am - 6pm. Must be able to working every other weekend, this will include both days.
• Youll create joyful moments for residents through fun, laughter, and creativity

• Bring energy, creativity and fun into daily life for our residents
• Plan engaging activities, games, quizzes, crafts & one-to-one moments
• Organise events like BBQs and Christmas parties
• Arrange visits from entertainers & local businesses
• Support movement and independence through fun physical activities
• Lead social outings and in-home activities for all abilities

• A minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK
• The availability to commit to 40 hours per week
• A warm, creative, people-focused personality

• Cheriton care home, 8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 2EN
  • Care home: Cheriton Residential Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre
  • CQC rating: Cheriton Care Home - Care Quality Commission

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities.As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK; availability to commit to 40 hours per week; a warm, creative, people-focused personality

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dorchester

DT1 2EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST

Ongoing staff supervision and training is a significant element of this role. This will regularly include medical staff in Radiology, Obs. and Gynae and occasionally from other specialities.

Ultrasound is provided within the Obstetric and Gynaecological Directorate as well as in the Radiology Department. Ultrasound is a key modality for the achievement of cancer targets and provides a service to most clinical specialities. As one of the fastest growing areas of imaging it must be adaptable to change in line with the modernisation agenda of the Trust. The delivery of this service must be flexible and change to meet the demand from other clinicians. Many sessions now involve the support of one or more one-stop clinics.

The post holder is expected to be able to perform a wide range of general abdominal, small parts, obstetric and gynaecological examinations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clinical

a) Vet and accept imaging requests.

b) Prioritise patients based on clinical history so the appointment clerks can allocate a suitable appointment.

c) To assist with the development of a quality assurance programme.

d) Provide specialist ultrasound advice both technical and diagnostic/image interpretation to a range of service users.

e) To assist with the development of the ultrasound service by evaluating and incorporating new techniques.

f) To assist with the development of protocols which optimise the technical ability of US equipment.

g) To ensure imaging sequences used are appropriate to the patients history/condition.

h) Undertake ultrasound examinations on sedated or anaesthetised patients (adult and paediatric) including the ITU, NICU, theatre and trauma settings.

i) To independently undertake, interpret and report on all diagnostic ultrasound examinations performed including Obstetrics, Gynae (including trans-vaginal), abdominal, small parts, e.g., testes, and depending on clinical experience musculoskeletal, specialist paediatric work duplex and vascular scanning.

j) To understand and adhere to the safety aspects of ultrasound ensuring that technical and professional standards are maintained within the ultrasound department by completing and recording regular quality control checks. To assist in quality assurance procedures and protocols relating to your work.

k) Refer patients for further diagnostic imaging based on the ultrasound diagnosis.

l) OBs and Gynae: Refer out-patients/GP patients requiring rapid/urgent admission to hospital to the relevant medical team based on the ultrasound diagnosis e.g., ectopic pregnancy, foetal abnormality and Gynae tumours. This will involve counselling patients

m) Non-Obstetric US: Refer out-patients/GP patients requiring rapid/urgent admission/treatment to the relevant clinical team based on the ultrasound diagnosis, e.g., suspicion of malignancy, metastases, DVT, acute renal obstruction, appendicitis, liver abscess

n) Counselling of patients, in particular those attending the early pregnancy assessment clinic, over the viability of their pregnancy and certain foetal anomalies

o) To adapt ultrasound technique and manipulate and adapt equipment parameters to optimise image quality to aid image interpretation and diagnosis

p) Lay-up trolleys for sterile procedures e.g., biopsies and assist with the procedure.

q) Provide patient care and monitoring of condition during procedures.

r) Undertake mobile ultrasound examinations.

s) To comply with departmental and infection control guidance

2. Training and Supervision

a) Induction, training and supervision of student radiographers, radiographers (CT staff and others on rotation) and clinical support staff.

b) Monitoring and assessment of students.

c) To assist with the organisation and participate in the delivery of formal teaching/ up-date sessions for radiographers, sonographers, students, and clinical support staff. As this is a complex imaging technique this may involve ultrasound equipment as well as clinical applications.

d) Assist with the organisation of training programmes for medical staff (usually SPR) in Radiology (ongoing SPR rotation form Oxford), OBs and Gynae and other specialities as required.

e) To assist, direct and teach staff in the development of ultrasound expertise.

f) Responsible for ensuring own CPD is kept up to date.

g) Complete mandatory and statutory training in line with national and Trust requirements.

h) FASP online training in line with department requirements.

3. Management

a) Monitor waiting times and waiting lists and take appropriate action to meet targets.

b) Appraisal of staff, identification of training needs and professional development

c) Assist with the development of procedures and protocols.

d) Assist with the identification, planning and implementation of changes to service provision.

e) Assist with the achievement of local and national targets.

f) To liaise with equipment maintenance supplier over equipment faults/repairs and maintain equipment fault Logbook.

g) Attend ultrasound user groups in Radiology and OBs & Gynae Depts.

h) To help review ultrasound protocols on a regular basis, propose and agree changes with the relevant clinical teams.

i) Assist with the set up and maintenance of an ultrasound equipment QA programme to monitor image quality.

j) To help evaluate new ultrasound equipment for the Trust (value 100k+) prior to purchase.

k) To deputise for the Ultrasound Service Manager in either the OBs & Gynae OR the Radiology Departments as agreed. Dealing with any staffing or clinical issues that arise on a day-to-day basis or leading on specific projects.

l) To assist with the QA evaluation of equipment.

4. Communication

a) Effective communication with a wide range of service users including patients, carers, and other professionals both inside and outside the Trust.

b) Ability to communicate complex imaging procedures and gain the understanding and co-operation of patients of all ages and abilities.

c) Counselling of patients in distressing circumstances e.g., in utero foetal death.

d) To assist with the development and up-date patient procedures/information.

e) Respond to complaints from service users and patients.

5. Audit

a) To develop and undertake relevant audits both service and clinical - local and national e.g., Downs Syndrome.

b) May be required to participate in research and development

6. Other

a) As a referrer for other imaging techniques an awareness of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017 is required.

b) Safe manual handling of patients and equipment on an ongoing basis.

c) Accurate maintenance and updating of patient records. This will involve effective use of Computerised Radiology Information System, Viewpoint and PACS (Picture Archiving Communication System) as well as conventional film handling.

d) Complete paper based clinical records if required

e) Attend relevant Radiology performance and staff meetings.

f) Attend and participate in relevant multi-disciplinary meetings.

g) To assist in the development of Clinical Governance within ultrasound.

h) To be responsible for the cleanliness and general care of all equipment and facilities within the working area, acting on faults and ensuring safety.

i) Ensure equipment is decontaminated before maintenance and ensure equipment is working correctly before it comes back into clinical use.

j) Attend and participate in relevant multi-disciplinary meetings.

k) To assist in the development of Clinical Governance within ultrasound.

l) To be responsible for the cleanliness and general care of all equipment and facilities within the working area, acting on faults and ensuring safety.

m) Ensure equipment is decontaminated before maintenance and ensure equipment is working correctly before it comes back into clinical use.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent radiography qualification OR a Health care qualification to degree level standard
• PGD in Ultrasound imaging or equivalent ultrasound imaging qualification. Plus, relevant experience in US practices
• Evidence of CPD
• MSc in Ultrasound or equivalent experience in general medical and obstetric ultrasound
• Evidence of DQASS monitoring in the last 12 months
• Active HCPC or RCT Registration
• Regular attendance on short courses and conferences
• Counselling Skills Course
• Completion IR(ME)R eLFH referrer course or equivalent
• Sound understanding of cross sectional radiography imaging
• Excellent experience in obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound
• A wide range of non- obstetric scanning
• Skills in counselling and giving bad news
• Equipment management and Quality Assurance in US or radiology
• Ability to show good use and understanding of US equipment to use image manipulation
• Teaching and training skills Assertiveness
• Individual Performance review
• Experience with dealing with complaints
• Management experience in either US or radiology
• Extensive knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy gained through radio-graphic and ultrasound practice
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology and pathology relevant to extensive US practice
• Organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy for counselling patients e.g. cancer or foetal death.
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to work autonomously taking responsibility for clinical interpretation and production of reports for referring clinicians
• Team worker
• Ability to plan and undertake audit of own and the work of others
• Evidence of CPD
• Good time management
• Teaching and training skills
• Awareness of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017
• Good keyboard skills for using PC and image reporting systems
• Extensive knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy gained through radio-graphic and ultrasound practice
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology and pathology relevant to extensive US practice
• Organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy for counselling patients e.g. cancer or foetal death.
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to work autonomously taking responsibility for clinical interpretation and production of reports for referring clinicians
• Team worker
• Ability to plan and undertake audit of own and the work of 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.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Suites 1A & 1B, Breakspear Park

Breakspear Way

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 4TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Your kindness could brighten someones day!

Join us as a Senior Care Assistant at Andover, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.

Every day, you'll help people live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Whether you're supporting personal care, assisting with daily routines, or simply sharing a friendly conversation, you'll provide more than care, you'll provide companionship and reassurance.

And the best part? The smiles, gratitude, and knowledge that you've made a genuine difference in someone's day.

• Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
• Flexible contracts to work around you
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Up to £13.70 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

• Provide high-quality personal and domestic care to clients in their own homes.
• Support and mentor new members of the care team.
• Carry out occasional spot checks to help maintain care standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Ideal for experienced Care Assistants looking to progress their career.

• Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
• A minimum of 12 months' care experience, compassion, and a positive attitude - NVQ level 2 is preferable
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• Availability to work 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 7am 10pm and alternating weekends
• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, wed love to have you join our team.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-ownedcare provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good people skills, caring and compassionate nature, a minimum of 12 months' care experience, full UK driving licence, availability to work 40 hours per week with flexible shifts, NVQ level 2 is preferable.

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Andover

SP10 1NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (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

• Educated to Level 4 standard (e.g. NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or equivalent experience)
• Good standard of general education (e.g. GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent)
• Evidence of IT literacy including Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel)

Desirable

• A-levels or equivalent qualification
• RTT, access policy or data quality training
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Significant administrative experience within an NHS setting
• Experience of validating and managing patient pathways
• Working knowledge of RTT and/or DM01 standards and validation rules
• Experience using Patient Administration Systems (e.g. Lorenzo, Cerner)
• Experience working with data, including identifying and resolving data quality issues
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders to resolve issues

Desirable

• Experience of DM01 validation
• Experience supporting Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) pathways
• Experience within diagnostic or Thoracic services
• Experience using digital systems, dashboards or patient platforms
• Experience supporting reporting or audit activity
• Ability to identify recurring issues and contribute to process improvements

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
• Demonstrates commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Works collaboratively and supports effective team working
• Acts with professionalism, integrity and accountability
• Demonstrates a proactive, organised and reliable approach to work
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information appropriately
• Able to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Desirable

• Demonstrates initiative in supporting service improvements
• Commitment to continuous learning and personal development
• Supports a positive and inclusive team culture

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

Package Description: Your kindness could brighten someones day!

Join us as a Senior Care Assistant at Whitley Court, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.

Every day, you'll help people live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Whether you're supporting personal care, assisting with daily routines, or simply sharing a friendly conversation, you'll provide more than care, you'll provide companionship and reassurance.

And the best part? The smiles, gratitude, and knowledge that you've made a genuine difference in someone's day.

• Whitley Court
• https://www.agincare.com/home-care/extra-care-housing-schemes/devon/extra-care-housing-in-devon-whitley-court/

• Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
• Flexible contracts to work around you
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Up to £12.90 an hour
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

• Provide high-quality personal and domestic care to clients in their own homes.
• Support and mentor new members of the care team.
• Carry out occasional spot checks to help maintain care standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Ideal for experienced Care Assistants looking to progress their career.

• Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
• A minimum of 12 months' care experience, compassion, and a positive attitude - NVQ level 2 is preferable
• Full UK driving licence (Preferred)
• Availability to work 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 7am 10pm and alternating weekends
• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, wed love to have you join our team.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-ownedcare provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months' care experience, compassion, and a positive attitude - NVQ level 2 is preferable. Full UK driving licence (Preferred). Availability to work 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 7am 10pm and alternating weekends. A minimum of 12 months on your right to work.

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Paignton

TQ4 5PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles?

Join our team as a Care Assistant and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; well provide the training and support you need.

• Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
• 36 hours per week including alternate weekends
• Days available
• Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000*
• Up to £12.91 per hour
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

• Provide personal care and support.
• Administer and record medication.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Support activities and social engagement.
• Promote dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Deliver person-centred care as part of a team.

• Experience in a care setting is preferred
• Kind, compassionate and great with people
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
• Able to work alternate weekends

Care home: (Luxury Aylesbury Care Home | Nursing Home Buckinghamshire | Agincare

Apply today and start a career where every day has purpose.

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a care setting is preferred. Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK is required.

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Aylesbury

HP21 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Love cooking and making people smile?

Join Chalgrove care home as a Chef and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents days. From meeting dietary needs to creating themed food days, your cooking will make a real difference.

• £13.50 per hour
• Enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000
• Funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5)
• Blue Light discounts & company pension
• On-demand pay

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Experience in a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
• Please note this is a bank / zero hour contract

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

• Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home, 5-7 Westminster Rd E, Westbourne, Poole BH13 6JF
• Click here to view the care home: Nursing Home in Poole, Dorset | Care Home | Agincare
• Care Quality Commission rating - Good

If youre passionate about great food and making a difference, apply today and start cooking up smiles.

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, experience in a professional kitchen, knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Poole

BH13 6JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced nurse looking for a change? Or a newly qualified nurse looking to take your first steps into residential services?

Come and join the Agincare family as aRegistered Nurse!

• Click here to view the care home! Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Henlow Court | Agincare

• Refer a friend scheme up to£1000*
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• A valid, in date NMC pin without restrictions to practice
• Evidence of recent clinical CPD
• Experience working in a care home setting is preferable
• This position is working 48 hours per week, to include alternate weekends

As aRegistered Nurse,you will be responsible for motivating, mentoring and developing a team of care staff in ensuring that the residents' clinical needs are attended to. You will be organised and ready to adapt to challenges, you will have the expertise you need to provide professional, safe, high quality care and support.

• Assisting residents with personal care in accordance with their individual care plans
• Liaising with care home management, family members, social workers, medical professionals and the resident themselves in ensuring the care provision meets their individual requirements and making recommendations based on changes in care need.
• Administering and recording medication safely in line with company policy
• Monitoring resident nutrition and hydration and taking steps to update nutrition plans with any revised dietary requirements.
• Monitoring residents for risks around pressure wounds and any abnormalities regarding toilet output.
• Participating in, and promoting resident activities.

About Us:

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A valid, in date NMC pin without restrictions to practice, evidence of recent clinical CPD, experience working in a care home setting is preferable.

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dursley

GL11 4BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Be part of something meaningful. Earn up to £15.50 per hour (£14.50 unqualified) in our childrens home and help shape an expanding notforprofit service supporting children with complex emotional, behavioural, and learning needs. We are looking for Bank Support Workers who are caring, dependable, and passionate about making a real difference.

We're looking for flexible Bank Support Workers who can regularly cover waking night shifts from 10pm to 8am.

As part of a team wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youll provide consistent, compassionate support to childrenhelping them feel safe, valued, and empowered. You will:

• Build trusting, positive relationships with children and young people
• Support daily routines from school runs and mealtimes to play and bedtime
• Help children learn life skills and build their independence
• Work as part of a team to ensure children feel safe, secure, and cared for
• Support with care plans, routines, and risk assessments (with training)
• Handle challenging behaviour calmly and with empathy, using a therapeutic approach
• Take part in fun, active days every day is different!
• Be part of the sleep-in rota, (flexibility is essential)

Were looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You dont need experience as full training and ongoing support are provided. You will:

• Have a genuine interest in supporting children with complex needs
• Be patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Be able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Be able to meet the roles practical and emotional demands
• Have a positive attitude and a team-player mindset
• Hold or be committed to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare
• Hold a driving licence (dual registered home across 2 sites in Wimborne) so travel to both homes may be required.

At Agincare, we are a family-run organisation that puts people first both the children we support and the incredible staff who care for them. Were proud of our values, our commitment to quality, and our friendly,supportive work culture.What Youll Receive:

• From £14.50 per hour + additional for overnight shifts if required.
• £15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare held
• Full-time, average of 40 hours per week with sleep ins as required
• Company pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000*
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Blue Light Discount package
• Early On Demand Pay
• Career development pathways and training
• Staff recognition and appreciation schemes

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A genuine interest in supporting children with complex needs, patience, emotional intelligence, willingness to complete NVQ Level 3 or above in Residential Childcare, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and holding a driving license.

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Childrens' Services

Wimborne

BH21 1TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role: Senior Play Specialist - Paediatrics

Site: The Portland Hospital for Women & Children-London

Full time permanent: Monday to Friday (37.5hrs pw)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism
• Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism OR Level 4 Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People
• Registered with HPSET

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years' experience (post qualification) of working with children/young people in a hospital environment
• Knowledge of current best evidence-based practice of therapeutic play for ages 0 17

Desirable

• Experience mentoring and supporting Play Specialists and Play Assistants

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

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities of this role. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Little on 01423 553647 [email protected]

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register or Registered with HCPC
• A good standard of education to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development within nursing
• Recognised leadership development training Professional and clinical competence
• Teaching qualification
• Experience in General Medicine/Haematology

Desirable

• Masters Level Degree
• Involvement in clinical audit and/or research.
• Experience of effectively managing rosters.
• Experience of leading patient involvement / patient feedback initiatives.

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To act as the Key Worker for a caseload of patients as agreed with the GI Cancer CNS Team Leader.

To provide appropriate support, information, education, advice, and counselling with regard to all aspects of their illness and possible investigation/treatment modalities at all stages of the pathway.

To act as the patient's advocate, particularly when informed discussion may lead to choices being made concerning investigation/treatment options. Assist in the process of attaining informed consent. Contribute to MDT meetings and treatment/care planning decisions.

To work closely with other Health Care Professionals to ensure that all aspects of patient/carers needs are met, linking with palliative care and supportive care providers and social services appropriately.

To continue to develop and liaise with other units/centres to ensure continuity of care and support for patients referred on for further investigations/treatment.

Provide advice and support to health professionals within the Trust and Primary Care in relation to GI Cancer treatment side effects, complications and management and ensure liaison with appropriate members of the MDT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• First level degree in related subject or willing to undertake a degree pathway.
• Evidence of continued professional. development including GI or Oncology.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of master's level learning or prepared to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above in Oncology or GI Services.
• Experience of multi professional working.
• Ability to support and influence change.

Desirable

• Experience of audit and research
• Experience of patient involvement/feedback initiatives