Job description

Job responsibilities

DIMENSIONS

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Finance and Performance Directorate
• Senior clinicians, including Consultant Medical Staff
• Clinical and operational managers
• Procurement
• Information department
• Human Resources
• Budget Holders
• Internal Auditors

External

• Clinical Commissioning Groups and other NHS organisations
• NHS Trusts
• External Auditors

RISK ASSESSMENT

Work with display screen equipment and keyboard for prolonged periods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the collation and completion of the financial elements of the annual planning process.

Support the production of all monthly and quarterly reporting internally / externally, ensuring that all reporting timetables and deadlines are met and that key finance and non-finance staff are clear of their deadlines and responsibilities.

Support development of internal financial reporting in line with the Trusts strategic vision for reporting maintaining a standardised, efficient and integrated financial reporting system that incorporates information on Performance, Human Resources and Workforce, Operational Performance, Quality Indicators, Activity & Income and Expenditure and Efficiencies.

To be aware of benchmarking opportunities across NHS networks and to assist the Deputy Finance Manager in developing plans for implementing best practice and new methods/models for improvement of financial management information and improving information to the Divisions.

Working with the Divisional senior management team, supporting the Deputy Finance Manager in providing financial information and advice on all aspects of finance related business, including but not limited to budgetary management, capital investment, business case developments and efficiency savings programmes.

To take responsibility for all aspects of budgetary management within the relevant Division, including monthly monitoring of performance. This will include ensuring the financial position and reports present an accurate and robust cleansed data on a monthly basis. You will work with the managers to interpret financial information and variances from plan and offer guidance & advice so that potential financial problems can be identified early enough for effective corrective action to be taken.

To provide the Deputy Finance Manager with the information necessary to support the monthly reporting cycle and assurance that all relevant financial risks within the Division have been accounted for. This will include explanation of significant variance movements for inclusion in the Trust Board Report.

To work on the Divisions Cost Productivity Improvement Programme (CPIP), supporting the Deputy Finance Manager and management team to identify and monitor CPIP schemes.

To prepare the month-end financial positions for the Division in readiness for the Deputy Finance Manager review. To take responsibility for Financial Management month-end closedown, and collating the Finance and Performance Executive reporting pack for the Division.

To support the collation of Division forecast positions on a monthly basis, working closely with the budget holders ensuring all key financial issues are considered. o To support the Divisions annual budget setting exercise preparing appropriate key performance indicators, identifying activity, workforce and expenditure trends, cost pressures and CPIPs and working with budget managers on their plans.

To prepare and review all recharges, both to and by the Division with partner organisations.

Support the Deputy Finance Manager to develop the use of Service Line Reporting to engage clinicians and other Division staff in developing efficient and high quality clinical services. This will involve taking the supporting role in ensuring the principles of Service Line Management are embedded within the Division and developing & maintaining strategies and operational processes which support effective financial governance and management. To assist the Deputy Finance Manager in working with service managers and clinical staff to make improvements to Division performance.

To provide cover for the Deputy Finance Manager in their absence, providing financial information and support as and when required.

Supervisory management of the Finance Assistant including supporting appropriate personal development plans.

To carry out all of the above duties in line with standing financial instructions and standing orders of the Trust, and in accordance with local procedures and guidelines as notified from time to time.

Any instances where the standing financial instructions are not being adhered to should be notified to the Head of Financial Management as soon as possible.

To support Divisions in the production of ad hoc business case costings, ensuring a work up of financial analysis of all options.

To provide training as required to managers and finance staff both internal and external to the finance department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT qualified or actively studying for a CCAB (or equivalent) qualification.

Desirable

• Qualified or passed finalist CCAB (or equivalent) i.e. CIMA, ACCA, CiPFA

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with senior clinicians (or equivalent).
• Evidence of experience of financial management accounts in the NHS, other public sector or large commercial organisation.
• Experience of supporting the annual financial planning and budget setting process.
• Experience of analysing and using non-financial as well as financial information in business planning, reporting and decision making.
• Experience of delivering or supporting specific improvement in CBU finance performance.
• Acute Sector experience.

Desirable

• Experience of procurement.
• Experience of analysing and using non-financial information in business planning, reporting and decision making.
• Financial reporting experience in the NHS, other public sector or large commercial organisation.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of NHS planning and reporting processes.
• Able to create and develop spreadsheets.
• Able to apply appropriate costing methodologies in accordance with best practice
• Ability to contribute to the understanding of financial information of CBUs and the Trust.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Good interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to develop innovative problem-solving approaches and to work to demanding timescales.
• Detailed knowledge of General Ledger systems and reporting tools. Able to handle large quantities of data and evaluate complex financial problems
• Good report writing skills.

Desirable

• Application of change management tools and techniques.
• Programming or software knowledge working with highly complex systems and a variety of information sources.
• Ability to handle complex budgets and manage change.
• Have experience of supporting the production of financials for business cases.
• Ability to make judgements, assess and quantify risk and determine the impact of decisions and actions on the organisation.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional and personal credibility and integrity.
• Team player.
• Able both to lead and to support others to achieve objectives.
• Calm and resolute under pressure

Other

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities
• Able to travel between sites
• Occupational Health clearance

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in HR, People Management, Employment Relations or related discipline
• Evidence of CPD relevant to people management or employment practice

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 Qualification or working towards
• Training qualification

Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing HR/People advice and support to managers on employee matters
• Working knowledge of sickness absence management processes and best practice
• Experience of interpreting and applying HR policies and procedures in a practical, operational context
• Experience of coaching and supporting managers to manage people issues effectively
• Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and information governance

Desirable

• Experience of working in and NHS or large unionised public sector organisation
• Experience of advising on complex or long term sickness absence cases
• Experience of contributing to policy development or reviewing internal procedures
• Experience of working with Occupational Health and/or wellbeing services
• Experience of supporting operational services such as Estates and Facilities or other staff groups with high physical demands

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 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shropshire

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on this vacancy please see job description & person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Education to degree or diploma level in relevant subject or willing to work towards

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification (e.g. PTLLS)

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Relevant knowledge of subject(s) covered in the mandatory / core curriculum including legislation and guidance
• Fully conversant with MS Word / Excel / Access / Outlook / Powerpoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including a professional telephone manner
• Good analytical and data skills with attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to respond with tact and empathy when communicating or dealing with sensitive information

Experience

Essential

• Experience of developing and delivering training and education training/ programmes
• Experience of teaching
• Experience of evaluation and quality enhancement processes
• Relevant Knowledge of subject(s) covered in the mandatory / core curriculum including legislation and guidance

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hosptial

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Facilities team so they adhere to the standards of the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers and consistently demonstrate and promote behaviours and actions reflective of the Trusts values

Support cost improvement opportunities and service efficiencies that may improve the organisations operations

To ensure that all risks and issues are identified, addressed and

mitigated or notifiedappropriately

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent experience within Facilities Service
• Level 3 in Food Hygiene and Food Safety as a minimum
• Competent in computing skills to RSA 2 or equivalent experience
• Technical Qualification in Cleaning Services or willing to work towards

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Waste managements in NHS, including CQC outcomes
• Knowledge of catering types and systems
• Must be able to communicate with groups at various levels where there may be barriers to understanding
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements governing the Facilities Provision
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues
• Numeracy skills to interpret benchmarking statistics and financial data, used to dealing with data both electronically and written
• Ability to plan tactically and creatively and to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands
• Ability to manage and deliver services to deadlines and within resources
• Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working
• Proven ability to be customer focussed at all times

Other

Essential

• Must have access to an independent means of transport and be willing to travel between Trust premises on a regular basis

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

St Michaels

St Michaels Road

Warwick

CV34 5QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Clinical

To assist the Ward Manager in leading a team of nurses in the delivery of a high standard of care

To communicate complex sensitive and complex information to patients or careers.

To participate in the Cardiology nurse rota

To audit care against agreed standards

To identify any weaknesses that are evident in the delivery of care and

develop action plans to address weaknesses

To implement information strategies ensuring that patients and carers are given as much information relating to their investigations and their diagnosis as they need

To base own practice on current best evidence

To lead on any shift allocated the care for the unit

To lead in the evaluation of current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on unit

To lead on identified clinical audit projects

To ensure data with DIGIT, LORENZO and SAFECARE are kept up to date through the shift.

To ensure PCI and other audits are completed for all patients across the unit.

Manage Services - Main Duties

To maintain services to meet contract and quality standards, take corrective action and inform the Unit Manager of unresolved problems.

To review the standard of care and documentation at regular intervals, benchmarking performance against NMC guidelines and other national and local targets.

To promote patient involvement in care. Implements communication system to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress. Undertake audits at required intervals to maintain standards of record keeping.

To investigate complaints and untoward incidents in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide statements accurately, timely and professionally. Supports the Ward Manager in improving systems to prevent recurrence.

Manage Finance - Main Duties

To contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of unit resources, assisting the Ward Manager to keep expenditures within budgets.

To assist the Ward Manager to optimise nursing resources by even distribution of staff annual leave and matching skill mix to workload.

Manage People - Main Duties

To contribute to the recruitment and selection of quality staff for the unit, identifying future job requirements for profiling to complement team.

To contribute to the development of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance. Facilitate staff development to achieve ward objectives using the principles of IPR and PDP. Monitor staff performance and report progress to the Ward Manager at regular intervals

To contribute to the planning, organisation and evaluation of work, ensuring adequate induction of new staff including effective preceptorship for newly qualified nurses (and nurses new to specialty), monitoring of the practice of Band 5 and Band 2/3 staff and mentorship for student nurses on ward/ department placements. To ensure the ward is staff appropriately and within budget at all times.

To create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships within and outside the ward/department by minimising unproductive conflicts and promoting positive team working. Informs the Ward Manager of unresolved and potential problems.

To promote staff compliance of Trust policies and procedures. Undertake counselling as appropriate and report difficult cases to the Ward manager for further action.

Manage Information

To provide information and advice for action towards organisational objectives. Attends divisional and other meetings (on behalf of Ward Manager as necessary) in order to disseminate information up and down the Directorate line management structure.

To assist the Ward Manager to collect and organise information for incorporation into the Divisional service plans.

Professional

To keep abreast of new health care related developments, ensuring that nursing practice is up to date, evidence based and cost effective.

To be responsible for own personal and professional development and assist the Ward Manager in the development of junior staff as required.

To be responsible for own professional registration and assist the Unit

Manager in ensuring that all qualified nurses have valid NMC registration and practise in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in adult nursing (or equivalent).
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• leadership qualification

Desirable

• Recognised cardiology qualification
• ALS qualified
• ECG interpretation

Experience

Essential

• 3 years acute medicine experience

Desirable

• experience in a cardiology setting

Skills

Essential

• Able initiate and deliver high quality nursing care
• Can plan, delegate and supervise others
• Able to manage clinical area effectively
• Demonstrates ability to initiate the implementation of evidence-based practice
• Able to lead in clinical audit
• Able to assist to manage resources within a budget
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

Desirable

• experience in roster management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to lead and develop an effective team
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Initiates change
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Flexible working and able to change duties at short notice

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifcations

Essential

• Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or Rehab Engineer
• HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate specialist qualification/significant post graduate experience

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Broad and specialist knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions
• Demonstration of knowledge of core and specialist Therapy skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
• Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail

Experience

Essential

• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Vaughan Building

Hereford

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent experience to vocational qualification level 3.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Understands and complies with CSW mandatory induction standards and code of conduct.
• Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety. The post holder is therefore able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by the registered nurse (training will be provided).
• Can demonstrate knowledge of equipment used within the department to support the registered nurse and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order. Will escalate any concerns to a registered nurse.
• Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities.

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake patient care and other tasks and activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hospital@Home Vaughan Building

Ruckhall Lane

Hereford

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• 3 A levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
• OR as a level 3 apprenticeship (e.g. senior healthcare support worker apprenticeship or another level 3 qualification pathway
• OR equivalent clinical experience / expertise within AHP profession underpinned by theoretical and practical experience
• Functional Skills Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE (Grades 9-4 or A*-C)

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of specific relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions acquired through experience
• Experience of multi-disciplinary record keeping
• Basic Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail
• Able to make clinical judgements without direct supervision
• Able to manage busy case load and prioritise
• Ability to work independently (under guidance) using own knowledge skills and initiative acknowledging role boundaries

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism within the environment that they are working
• Able to demonstrate awareness of own limitations and need to ask for help
• Evidence of ability to communicate and work with team
• Ability to adapt and to needs of the service
• Shows evidence of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
• Reliable
• Experience at band 2 or equivalent within relevant profession
• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
• Able to meet moving and handling requirements of post
• Able to deal sensitively and safely with blood and bodily fluids

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Leominster Community Hospital

Herefordshire

HR6 8JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

As a Child and Family Lifestyle Coach, youll be part of our valued 019 Children and Young Peoples Service, supporting families across Warwickshire.

You will work with children, young people and families to improve health and wellbeing through evidence-based interventions focused on healthy eating, physical activity, breastfeeding, responsive weaning and oral health.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Child and Family Lifestyle Coach to join our Warwickshire team.

In this rewarding role, you will engage with children, young people and families across North, South and Central Warwickshire to help them make positive and sustainable lifestyle changes. Using behaviour change techniques such as motivational interviewing, goal setting and confidence building, you will provide tailored support to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.

You will work within family hubs, healthy child clinics, schools and community settings, delivering one-to-one and group interventions to families with children aged 019 years, and up to 25 years for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This role also includes supporting families identified through the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) and signposting them to relevant services and community resources.

• Undertake holistic assessments with children, young people and families to identify health and lifestyle needs.
• Develop personalised support plans focused on healthy eating, physical activity and wider wellbeing.
• Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions in community settings.
• Support families with breastfeeding, responsive weaning and oral healthadvice.
• Use motivational interviewing and other behaviour change techniques to encourage sustainable change.
• Monitor progress and evaluate outcomes through regular follow-up.
• Signpost and refer families to local services and community resources.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluation and improvement.
• Work collaboratively with Health Visitors, School Nurses, Family Hubs and partner agencies.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health improvement, public health or community development.
• Experience working with babies, children, young people and families.
• Knowledge of behaviour change techniques, including motivational interviewing.
• Understanding of public health and health promotion principles.
• Strong communication and group facilitation skills.
• Experience delivering interventions in community settings.
• A good understanding of health inequalities and barriers to lifestyle change.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent IT and record-keeping skills.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable:

• Breastfeeding knowledge.
• Trauma-informed practice training.
• Level 2 Stop Smoking qualification.
• Experience working in a 019 service, Family Hub or school nursing setting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health improvement, public health or community development; experience working with babies, children, young people and families; knowledge of behaviour change techniques, including motivational interviewing; understanding of public health and health promotion principles; strong communication and group facilitation skills.

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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Warwickshire

CV6 6NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Housekeeping Assistant at Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asHousekeepingAssistant will be to work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry aremaintainedin the home. You willoperateaccording to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards aremaintained.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Carrying out all cleaning dutiesin accordance withworksheetinstructions.
• Understandingthe cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials, ensuring that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Ensuring that all residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are always respected.

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ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all you do.

Our ideal candidatemusthave:

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting. Demonstrated compassion and commitment to high-quality housekeeping/laundry services. Ability to be adaptive and flexible.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Lichfield

WS13 6SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Audiology Associate will support the delivery of Audiology and ENT services across Worcestershire County Audiology, working within agreed competency frameworks, departmental protocols and clinical guidelines to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care.

The postholder will undertake routine audiological activity including pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, hearing aid maintenance and repair, hearing aid troubleshooting, hearing aid performance checks and routine follow-up activity. Diagnostic testing will be undertaken primarily to support ENT clinics, ensuring accurate and timely results are available to support patient assessment, diagnosis and management. The postholder will recognise the limits of their competence and escalate unexpected findings, clinical concerns or requests for further management to a senior audiologist, ENT clinician or other appropriate member of staff.

The role includes taking routine case histories, performing otoscopy and aural impressions where trained and competency assessed, fitting and modifying earmoulds, advising patients on hearing aid use and maintenance, issuing batteries and consumables, and maintaining accurate clinical records in line with Trust, departmental and professional standards. The postholder will also undertake daily equipment checks, ensure clinic rooms are prepared and stocked appropriately, maintain hearing aid and consumable stock levels, and support the efficient day-to-day running of clinics.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues, adapting communication methods to meet individual needs, including those with significant hearing loss, communication difficulties or language barriers. They will work closely with Audiology, ENT, administrative and wider multidisciplinary teams to support safe and efficient patient pathways.

The postholder will organise their own workload within agreed protocols whilst accessing senior clinical advice and supervision as required. They will work flexibly across service locations and may contribute to delegated clinical activity within adult, paediatric and community pathways where appropriately trained, competency assessed and supervised.

The role includes contributing to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and health and safety activities. Worcestershire County Audiology is currently working towards IQIPS accreditation and the successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in accreditation activities, service development projects and quality improvement initiatives that support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services.

The postholder will participate in mandatory training, appraisal, continuing professional development, departmental meetings and peer review activities. They may also assist with the training, induction and support of students, trainees and less experienced colleagues under the direction of senior staff. The postholder is expected to work in accordance with Trust values, professional standards, departmental procedures and relevant national guidance at all times.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to identify and overcome barriers to all communication with patients of all ages, including those with additional needs such as profound deafness, learning disabilities or where patients are reliant on sign or language interpreters
• Able to adapt communication to meet the needs of the situation, including in stressful or conflict clinical and non-clinical situations
• Ability to educate, empathize, support, negotiate and motivate including times where co-operation is not guaranteed
• Listens, Values and respects the views of others (good communication/ interpersonal skills)
• Punctual and smart appearance

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Access to car, daily.
• Current driving licence.
• Flexibility to work and place of work in general.
• Being prepared to work at outreach clinics.
• Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require Enhanced Disclosure Clearance.
• Cleared by Occupational Health.
• Eligible to work in the UK

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 5 Foundation degree in Audiology (or equivalent)
• AHCS/HCPC registered (Healthcare Science Associate- audiology) or application in progress.

Desirable

• Membership of BAA, BSA or other professional body

Experience

Essential

• Competence in routine audiology tests and rehabilitation procedures
• Comprehensive rehabilitation techniques, including counselling distressed patients / carers about hearing loss and associated problems
• Experience with children or feel confident to work with children
• Experience with Audiology specific IT systems

Desirable

• Voluntary work
• Experience of Microsoft office/Teams
• Evidence of ongoing personal development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good organisational/prioritisation skills
• Ability to work with high level of autonomy in clinical and non-clinical situations including assessment, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management of patients and their families.
• Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload, demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain concentration in order to obtain accurate results throughout busy clinics applying information to the management of patients
• Able to work alone and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience with Oticon hearing aids
• Experience with audits

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Nhs Trust

Charles Hastings Way

WORCESTER

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Completed Specialist BMS portfolio
• MSc or FIBMS

Desirable

• Anticoagulation experience

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Specialist BMS with excellent working knowledge of Haematology
• Evidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• Proven experience as a Specialist BMS with excellent working knowledge of Chemistry
• Proven experience as a Specialist BMS with excellent working knowledge of Microbiology

Desirable

• Experience with UKAS

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and manage own time and to direct the time of subordinate staff efficiently
• Ability to produce reports, protocols and documentation to a high level.
• Advanced practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic pathology 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.

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with clinical duties including preparing and sterilising instruments, operating the dental computing system, and processing radiographs.
• Manage patient appointments, dental records and ensure proper documentation of dental prosthetic appliances.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and follow Health and Safety policies.
• Assist in the central sterilisation area as required.
• Ensure compliance with GDC (General Dental Council) standards and current legislation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Requirements:
• Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Valid indemnity insurance with a recognized dental defence organization.
• Clinical currency: a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
• Completion of relevant CPD courses (e.g., medical emergencies, safeguarding, radiography).
• Current certification in emergency and resuscitation procedures.
• Health clearance for Exposure Prone Procedures (tuberculosis, Hepatitis, HIV).
• Certification in Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Previous Ministry of Defence (MOD) experience.
• Dental Nurse qualification.

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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Lichfield

Staffordshire

WS14 9PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Contract: Permanent; 36 Hours per Week
• Shifts: Night shifts from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Monday to Sunday including Bank Holiday
• Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC), £25,272 per annum pro rata. Plus, enhanced pay for nights, weekends and public holidays, with up to a 41% uplift on the Band 2 hourly rate.
• Location: Community-based in Staffordshire and Stoke

What we are looking for:

• Recent experience of providing care in a health or social care setting, with the confidence to support people with dignity, compassion and respect.
• An understanding of person-centred care, ideally including palliative or end-of-life care, and a genuine commitment to making a difference to patients and those important to them.
• The ability to communicate sensitively and professionally, recognising when to escalate concerns or changes in a persons condition to the wider clinical team.
• A caring, flexible and resilient approach, with the ability to work independently while remaining part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Good basic IT skills, including the ability to use email, online training, mobile technology and care recording systems.
• An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, is desirable but not essential.
• A valid driving licence, access to a vehicle with business insurance, and flexibility to travel up to 25 miles from your home address across Staffordshire and Stoke, including during unsocial hours.

Benefits of joining Marie Curie as a Healthcare Assistant:

• Enhanced pay for night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Mileage allowance of 55p per mile to support travel between community visits.
• Access to industry-leading training and ongoing learning to help you feel confident and supported in delivering high-quality end-of-life care.
• The opportunity to develop your skills as part of a compassionate, values-led team making a real difference to patients and families.

Benefits Package:

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Help with eyecare cost (T & Cs apply)
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• 15% discount in Marie Curie shops
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance - 27days plus 8 public holidays
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility)
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Life Assurance

Application Process

• Closing date for applications: 4 October 2026
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Interviews: Interviews are anticipated to commence from 5 October 2026

For more information or an informal chat please contact [email protected]

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of providing care in a health or social care setting, with the confidence to support people with dignity, compassion and respect.

Desirable

• Recent professional experience of providing care and caring for
• dying patients

Qualifications

Desirable

• An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification

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

Marie Curie

Address

Community Based

Hereford

England

HR1 1BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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• 37.5 hours a week working 0715-1830 Monday to Friday and 0715-1800 at weekends
• 12 week rolling rota.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Essential

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Eccleshal

Stafford

Staffordshire

ST21 6LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the role is to provide HR advice and guidance for the Divisions and Corporate Services in line with the Trusts signature behaviours.

The post holder will be operating operationally with a level of complexity and a requirement to contribute to strategic thinking within the HR team.

The role will be required to analyse information in order to inform the advice or action taken.The role is required to influence immediate colleagues and customers.

To provide and operational day to day Human Resources Service to the Trust, managers and staff in an effective and professional manner. Working with a significant degree of independence, the post holder will use their professional judgement to ensure that the principles of good employment practice are adhered to at all times.

To provide outcome focused, risk assessed advise and support managers in a wide range of employment relations issues including managing conduct, performance, and sickness, the recruitment and selection of staff, equality and diversity, maternity regulations, harassment and bullying, grievance and dispute issues effectively. To act as mediator in cases of dispute. Ensuring all cases are resolved within policy timeframes.

To provide clear, consistent and practical advice that is in line with up-to-date and relevant employment law and trust policies and procedures. This covers all staff groups including the medical workforce. It will involve support to management on case investigations, advising panels at hearings, assisting the HR Manager with Employment Tribunal cases and work on policy development and implementation.

To aid the development of increased competence of line managers on day to day HR issues as they arise, to enable them to act confidently and consistently in line with policies and best practice without initial HR guidance.

To assist line managers in achieving corporate goals by the most practical and efficient means.

Key Duties

To provide operational service in all advisory aspects of human resource management to Trust-wide Directorates and Departments to help them achieve their operational and strategic objectives.

To act as a role model within the HR team and for the team both within the Trust and externally, demonstrating the Trust values at all times. To develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation including at a senior level.

To be flexible with regard to providing support across the Trust on a day-to-day basis, including cross cover in the absence of available HR colleagues including HR Managers, while using all available opportunities to equip line managers to deal effectively with day to day HR issues as they arise.

To take specific responsibility for particular areas of work including project management as required by the Human Resources Department, and to assist the HR Manager and HRBP in projects/programmes where directed.

To provide an advisory service on a daily basis to managers and staff on issues relating to Terms and Conditions of Employment, Human Resources policies, HR Framework, employment legislation, professional issues and good practice.

To provide an advisory service to managers and staff as required on Agenda for Change re-banding issues and act as an Agenda for Change Job Evaluation practitioner.

To take the role of support specialist on the provision of a highly comprehensive, proactive and professional HR advisory and coaching service to managers on the management of sickness absence cases (including redeployment issues, potential grievances, capability and disciplinary cases). This includes undertaking a defined case load, attendance at investigation interviews and hearings as part of the management side, providing HR support to panels at hearings, and ensuring the quality of written reports and documentation to achieve Trust targets.

To support managers to complete equality impact assessments providing specialist equality & diversity advice.

Support in the production of the WRES and WDES reports.

To work with HR colleagues, staff side representatives and managers across the Trust to oversee the timely co-ordination of hearings and investigation meetings.

To provide advice in connection with both Agenda for Change and the Medical & Dental Terms conditions.

To work closely with the wider HR team (including Training and Development and Occupational Health), line managers and other departments within the Trust as a whole, providing innovation, challenge and advice to facilitate delivery of an effective HR service .

To work in partnership with the Training and Development Department, to deliver the necessary training to enable managers to utilise HR policies and procedures and any otg events conducted by the Human Resources Department.

To maintain up to date knowledge of NHS initiatives and employment legislation, by attending training programmes and/or seminars, as necessary.

Analyse and support the delivery of HR key performance indicators, including audit of these as and when required and updating HR databases.

To liaise as appropriate with internal and external contacts such as Trade Unions and professional bodies.

Ensure that the in-house case management system is developed, maintained and updated in an accurate, timely and efficient manner, logging all appropriate activity in line with data protection, employment legislation and Trust requirements.

Respond to Subject Access Requests (SAR) and Freedom of Information Requests (FOI) relating to HR casework.

Analyse sickness, exit interview data and reports to identify trends

Provide day to day support and development to the Assistant HR Officer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence that you hold or are working towards achieving your Level 5 Intermediate CIPD qualification in the next 12 months,
• or holds a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field

Desirable

• Coaching qualification or training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide examples to demonstrate up to date knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and best practice including equal opportunities and diversity issues.
• Can provide examples to demonstrate well organised, able to prioritise diverse and challenging workload and meet tight deadlines while dealing with frequent interruptions.
• Can provide examples of excellent oral and written communication skills, and presentation skills, including the ability to write and present quality reports for a range of audiences on a regular basis.

Experience

Essential

• Provide examples of managing or can demonstrate a working knowledge of basic Human Resources issues including sickness absence management, capability management, equality & diversity, disciplinary management, grievances.
• Demonstrate with examples, a working knowledge and understanding of other key human resources fields e.g. recruitment & selection, terms & conditions and change management.
• Demonstrate with examples, experience of working in a Human Resources Department with a working knowledge of an advisory service.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering HR related training to varying audiences with proven examples

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information relating to the post please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

• Leadership experience
• Supervision of staff
• Diagnostic Experience

Desirable

• Assessments

Supervision

Essential

• experience of supervising staff
• apprasials

Leadership

Essential

• Leadership
• Change management

Desirable

• Health roster management

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BEEU Services Severn Fields Health Village

Sundrone road

Shropshire

SY1 4RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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