Job description

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

At our home in Bury, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including personality disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. As such, you will be required to be patient and resilient as the support you will be providing to our young people will include supporting them to improve their relationship with food and managing incidents of self-harm. When our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community, you will be supporting this transition through things such as: supporting them to self-administer their own medication, re-engaging with education, accessing public transport and appointments independently. The young people enjoy in house activities such as arts/crafts, baking, cooking, board games and quiz/movie/theme nights. They also like going out in the community, on day trips to the beach or similar, shopping, eating out, bowling, walks, concerts and the cinema.

The home is a 6-bed service. You will be working with an established, experienced and diverse staff team who all have a passion for supporting the young people to achieve their goals and help them move on to full independence.

Previous care experience is not essentialand full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a team
• An understanding of the issues young people face

Skills

Essential

• Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
• Do you hold a full manual UK clean driving license? This must be a manual licence not automatic and you must be willing to drive the service car unsupervised.

Other

Essential

• Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Care In Mind

Address

Stubble Bank Residential Services

Ramsbottom, Bury

BL00DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Our young people can still be quite active at night so you will have lots of interaction and will be required to support them their wellbeing, education, household tasks and general life skills. There will also be more challenging aspects to the role such as incident management and de-escalation of challenging behaviours. You will be required to update online care records, complete medication administration and provide effective handovers to the day staff. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment. Even though you are working nights, you will have the support of another night worker or a sleep in and have access to an on-call manager for additional support.

Previous care experience is not essentialand full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team which includes Reflective Practice, 1:1 supervisions and Group Staff support.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

At Stubble Bank, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including personality disorder, disordered eating, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. Several of our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community. Your role will include supporting them with their daily living meal preparation, food shopping, prompting for self-care, medication administration, medical appointments, and general upkeep of their home. Our young people enjoy doing activities out of the home including clothes shopping, swimming, meals out, attending youth clubs and other groups, pamper sessions and cinema trips, which you will be able to support with.

The role will include some fewer fun aspects such as incident management, de-escalation of challenging behaviours, completing several online records, report writing, audits, and medication management.

The home is a 6-bed service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a team
• An understanding of the issues young people face

Skills

Essential

• Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
• Do you hold a clean driving license? This must be a manual licence, not automatic

Other

Essential

• Able to work the night shift (including weekends, bank holidays, occasional days where required to complete any necessary training)
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to 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.

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

Care In Mind

Address

Stubble Bank Residential Services

Ramsbottom, Bury

BL00DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

As a Bank Support Worker you will different shifts that fit in with your lifestyle and these will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Do you have the ability to work in a team?
• Do you have Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately?
• Do you have IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office?

Experience

Essential

• Do you have an understanding or experience of the issues young people face?

Desirable

• Do you hold a clean driving license?

Other

Essential

• Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
• Do you have Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others?

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Care In Mind

Address

Stubble Bank Residential Service

Bury

BL00DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of critical care for patients
• Delivery of a high level of post anaesthetic care for patients within the Theatre Recovery Room
• Working with the Anaesthetic team to deliver high quality, safe patient care.
• Delivering an Outreach service to the ward, offering support and guidance in the care of the acutely unwell patient.
• Promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, visitors and staff to the clinical areas
• Active member of the emergency response team.
• Participation in the on-call rota and internal rotation of shift (inc night duty)
• Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the unit and in the wider hospital environment.
• Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the HDU and Theatre Suite, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
• Effective management of resources within the department

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Registered Nurse
• Paediatric recovery experience
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification
• Minimum 3 years experience within the role of Recovery Nurse
• Experience within the Independent sector
• Experience in undertaking clinical
• audit/s
• Understanding of clinical governance and implications for practice
• Understanding of HR processes

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 Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attachments to confirm the qualifications required for each role.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attachments to confirm the qualifications required for each role.

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attachments to confirm the qualifications required for each role.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attachments to confirm the qualifications required for each role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

1. To successfully complete the OT process in a variety of rotations.

2. To be able to work autonomously and seek support when required.

3. To successfully build on clinical and non-clinical skills and take increasing responsibility and ownership of caseload and clinical decisions.

4. To be able to complete assessments, treatments and discharges in a timely manner.

5. To provide effective client centred occupational therapy service to patients who may have complex needs in your current area of rotation in accordance with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

6. To devise, implement and evaluate individual treatment and interventions.

7. To work effectively and efficiently on an individual and team level within a multi-disciplinary team and maintain clear communication networks with staff, patients, and carers.

8. To build partnerships with and network with colleagues across health and social care and with voluntary and statutory agencies, and work in partnership with relevant community resources.

9. Participate in the inpatient physio and OT weekend working rota.

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details.

Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

• Diploma, Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Member of BAOT
• Knowledge and application of the OT process in rotational settings, with an awareness of relevant models of practice.
• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development Portfolio.

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualification or honours degree.
• Member of College of OT Specialist Section
• Voluntary work in a relevant setting.
• Understanding of dynamics and complexities of the NHS environment.
• Previous experience of being involved with service development 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.

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

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Culinary leadership Maintain exceptional standards in food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Menu development Create menus aligned with nutritional guidelines, patient needs, allergens, and cultural requirements.
• Patient dining excellence Work with dietitians and clinical teams to support patient recovery and wellbeing.
• Team leadership Lead, train, and develop the kitchen brigade, ensuring a positive and highperforming culture.
• Food cost control Manage stock, ordering, suppliers, and budgets to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.
• Safety & compliance Ensure full compliance with HACCP, infection control, allergen management, and all regulatory standards.
• Continuous improvement Innovate menus, enhance service quality, and support audits and inspections.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• evel 3 NVQ Catering or formal chef qualification
• HACCP Level 2
• Knowledge of COSHH, Health & Safety, food safety and hygiene regulations
• Experience managing a professional kitchen
• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Minimum 3 years as a Chef, including 2 years managing staff
• Ability to cater for large groups and varied dietary needs
• IT literacy (Microsoft Office, kitchen management systems)
• Strong leadership and teammanagement capability

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 Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information.

We appreciate how useful AI can be in todays workplace. For this application though, we want to understand your own thoughts and experience. We will be checking applications for AI usage, and those that appear to be significantly AI-generated may be subject to additional scrutiny.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a supervisory/management position.
• Experience of working within Health and Social care at a management level
• Experience of leading a team through change.
• Previous experience in dealing with the Care Quality Commission.
• Experience of Budget and financial management
• Experience of service review and development including Audit
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety at Work etc.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team or in partnership with other disciplines e.g. therapy, nurses

Desirable

• Experience of working within Older Peoples and Learning Disability Services at a management level
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager/Responsible Individual with the Care Quality Commission
• Experience of using databases

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification RN/ AHP/ Social Worker with current registration
• Registered with a professional body
• Post Graduate Leadership & Management qualification

Desirable

• Safe Handling of Medication Qualification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to lead and effectively manage a team
• Ability to liaise with external agencies of behalf of Care Plus Group
• Working knowledge of Mental Capacity and Liberty safeguards
• Working knowledge of Safeguarding agenda
• Effective report writing skills
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to use own initiative and decision make within remit of role
• Work towards positive outcomes for service users
• Ability to deal with emergency situations in a calm manner
• Effective IT skills including use of M365 applications, including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word. Willingness to embrace digital development within the service
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and GDPR
• Ability to provide support, advice and guidance to others within the team
• Ability to use a person-centred approach when planning, delivering and reviewing support to achieve positive outcomes for service users
• Ability to deal with emergency situations in a calm manner

Other

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values.
• Ability to transport self, equipment and others across the North East Lincolnshire area in accordance with the needs of the service
• Ability to work flexible working hours

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

Care Plus Group

Address

Westgate Park

Charlton Street

Grimsby

DN31 1SQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Skills and Experience

Essential

• A good standard of IT skills
• Able to manage own workload and prioritise tasks
• Able to communicate clearly to patients, relatives, carers, colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience in a caring role
• Previous administrative experience

Education

Essential

• A good basic education at GCSE level
• Well written application and personal statement

Values/Other

Essential

• Physically able to assist with manual handling and basic patient care
• Demonstrates a caring attitude

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

The post holder will provide clinical leadership for the Clinic and Designated Provision (DP) services, supporting Team Leads with service planning, targets and development. They will deliver highly specialist assessment and intervention for children with a range of speech, language and communication needs, while providing expert clinical advice and support to colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Skills

• To assess and diagnose within the highly specialist clinical area

• To develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment and evaluate outcomes

• To produce detailed reports reflecting specialist knowledge regarding patients' needs and summarising proposed treatment plans.

• To contribute to legal documents such as Education, Health and Care Plans. Annual reviews and individual education plans.

• To provide specialist advice to patients, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of patients with communication difficulties

• To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures

• To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences

• To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies

• To share information with carers and other professionals, observing data protection guidelines

• To contribute to multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary teams to ensure a patient focused approach to treatment. To represent at health panels where required

• To communicate complex information from specialist assessment and treatment, to patients, carers and other professionals

• To work closely with patients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree patient management

• To demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and other professionals, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist.

• To respond sensitivity at all times, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications

To oversee the clinic based service to children with SLCN driving innovation in line with best practice.

To monitor care pathways and service outcomes to ensure clinical effectiveness

• To demonstrate expert skills in motivating patients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process

• To demonstrate expert skills in managing conflict within the context of the highly specialist clinical area

• To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible, in line with trust policy

• To foster productive relationships with others who have challenging communication difficulties and/or who may be under stress

• To employ excellent communication skills

• To apply expert strategies to facilitate and enhance the effectiveness of communication, both verbal, non-verbal and environmental

• To provide specialist assessment and advice on optimising the patient's communication environment, including the communication skills of carers and other professionals within the patient's environment

• To provide supervision and specialist clinical advice, support and second opinions for therapists and other professionals working within highly specialist clinical area, offering case discussions, joint assessments, joint intervention and therapy programmes as appropriate.

• To demonstrate independence in dealing with complex issues associated with caseload management

• To employ counselling skills with patients and carers with highly complex needs

• To discharge appropriately, agreeing a point of closure with the client/carer, and informing other professionals

Please see Full Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at a post graduate level in early language difficulties, Social Communication difficulties (ASD), speech disorders, dysfluency, selective mutism.
• In-depth experience within preschool/ clinic service area
• Experience of managing large caseloads, prioritisation, planning workloads
• Experience of monitoring service outcomes
• Experience of supporting / mentoring less experienced staff
• Experience of managing/supporting Speech and Language Therapy assistants

Desirable

• Experience assessing social communication skills and contributing to a neurodevelopmental pathway assessment for ASD diagnosis.
• Experience working in specialist provision / school setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and National Curriculum
• Knowledge of relevant NICE guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Well developed concentration skills
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Good organisational skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Good auditory skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping
• IT skills
• Evidence of CPD

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or
• Equivalent
• Health Care Professions Council registration.
• RCSLT Licence to Practice
• Evidence of additional training / continuing professional development around specialist area

Desirable

• Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
• Knowledge of a range of AAC including both electronic and paper-based

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across North Cheshire and Mersey Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Health Services at Wolves

Winwick Road

Warrington

Cheshire

WA2 7NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Has studied at degree level or above

Desirable

• Evidence of recent professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of current clinical guidelines and the NMC Code
• Understanding of safe medicines management and fetal monitoring principles
• Knowledge of mandatory and professional training required to practice as a midwife

Desirable

• Awareness of current NHS maternity service developments and research

Experience

Essential

• Ability to Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate care
• Ability to deliver evidence-based, person-centred care across all clinical areas of maternity services

Desirable

• Willing to undertake practice assessor training in final 6 months of preceptorship
• Willingness to undertake examination of the newborn

Technical Skills

Essential

• Clear communication and interpersonal skills to support birthing people and their families
• Time management and ability to prioritise workloads in fast-paced environments
• Experience of computerised midwifery record keeping

Desirable

• Management of epidural infusions
• Perineal Suturing

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Motivated, enthusiastic and committed to personal learning
• Ability to respond to constructive criticism in a positive and responsive manner
• Flexibility to cover rotational shifts, nights, weekends and occasional on-call duties where required
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to the Trust values
• Evidence of good attendance and punctuality

Desirable

• Car driver for community placement

Language Requirement

Essential

• Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset

BEACH Building, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth

Dorset

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work unsupervised as a competent practitioner. To provide the diagnostic and technical services of the Cardio-Respiratory Department for Warrington and Halton Hospitals both on site and within communityvenues when needed. To participate in the training and supervision of the Trainee Clinical Physiologists and ATO staff.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good pass in GCSE English and Maths.
• ARTP Spirometry Certificate or/willing to work towards
• Scientific Knowledge acquired through formal training to BSc Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep) or Clinical Physiology or equivalent level
• AHCS Registration/eligibility
• ARTP membership
• BLS certificate

Desirable

• ILS certificate
• ARTP Part 1
• ARTP Part 2
• ARTP Full Practitioner certificate

Experience

Essential

• Minimum two years practical experience
• Familiarity with the range of basic and advanced clinical investigations in respiratory physiology.

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

Essential

• Analysing polygraphy and overnight oximetry studies.
• CPAP clinics using auto and fixed pressure devices.
• Wide range of respiratory knowledge.
• Knowledge of Caldicott Guidelines.
• Knowledge of appropriate manual handling guidelines.
• Health and Safety awareness
• Experience training of junior staff both physiologists and medical.
• Good IT skills
• Competent in Performing PFTS
• Competent in reporting PFTS / Spirometry

Desirable

• Knowledge of Lorenzo, Airview, Prismacloud and Care Orchestrator

Specific Role Requirements

Essential

• Good written communication
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Take responsibility for accurate work
• Pleasant manner, Smart Appearance, Clearly spoken
• Need to be adaptable to using new PC software
• Able to push patients in wheelchairs from waiting room to clinic room.
• Need to be able to concentrate and focus when analysing.
• Compassion towards patients and staff
• Be able to encourage patients who may be upset to undertake the tests to their best ability.
• Need to have Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes

Desirable

• Able to move gas cylinders for lung function equipment from corridor into clinic room.

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington and Halton Hospitals

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Evidence of further learning relevant to job role

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• To have gained a broad prospective of physiotherapy in/outpatient treatments from previous employment which may include: - Student placements - Support worker experience - Previous employment
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and the principles of the Data Protection Act and how this impacts on day-to-day practice

Desirable

• Demonstrate an understanding of managing and directing support workers
• Understanding of the importance of written records and statistical data collection

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team
• Prioritise workload according to appropriate deadlines and timescales
• Awareness of discharge planning
• Car driver

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form
• Demonstrate a positive and well motivated attitude
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with Senior Staff and respond constructively to feedback

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrate a flexible approach to working in different areas and being able to adapt to their environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Healthcareis looking forBank Learning Disabilities Support Workerto join our team working atOakwood Gardens.

Youll be contracted 0 hours per week(Nights from 07:45 pm till 08:00 am, Days from 7:45am - 8:00pm),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atOakwood Gardens.

Oakwood Gardenshas9 self-contained bungalows supporting adults over the age of 18 with learning difficulties & autism, located inWV5 0BR, Wombourne.

Supported Living in Wombourne provides nine tenancies. The service empowers individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently. The service offers personalised and tailored support in a private space, allowing the people we support to hold their own tenancy with a registered housing association.

**Must have experience working with Learning Disabilities**

About the Role...

• Helping to promote resident independence
• Supporting residents in all aspects of day-to-day life, encouraging and promoting independence
• Monitoring of residents and reporting concerns to senior team members or managers
• Going out with residents into the local community to attend events, parks, restaurants and local activities
• Completing the residents records to help monitor health

You...

• Positive Attitude and Caring Approach
• Strong Communication Skills
• Able to work as part of a team

What Cygnet Offers:

• Salary: £13.00 per hour
• Paid Training and Inductions
• Free DBS
• Paid Annual Leave
• Free parking onsite.
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward Gateway
• Contributory pension scheme

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Wombourne

WV5 0EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description and person specification for full details or key responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Education/Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• IT Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

• IT qualification or Recognised information security industry-specific qualification (e.g. for example CISMP) or Recognised risk management industry-specific qualification, for example PCIRM
• A recognised qualification in IT Service Management e.g. ITIL Foundation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• In-depth professional experience of working in an I.T., information security, information governance, or risk-related role

Desirable

• Experience of coaching and/or training other staff
• Experience working with antivirus, firewall, web-filtering, email, backup, or networking technologies
• Practical hands-on experience working with ISO27001 processes
• Experience working with NHS applications, systems and/or Medical Devices

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of the main goals of information security management
• Excellent general IT skills with accurate keyboard skills
• Excellent investigatory and fault-diagnosis skills, demonstrating a logical and structured approach
• Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills
• Good personal organisation skills with the ability to effectively manage a high workload with multiple concurrent projects & initiatives
• The ability to effectively prioritise and co-ordinate own work and that of the team
• Self-motivated - Able to work unsupervised to investigate and deliver solutions to complex requirements, but retain the confidence to escalate issues and decisions when appropriate
• Able to work proactively both as part of a team and individually

Desirable

• Understanding of the main concepts of risk analysis and control methods and how to apply them
• Knowledge of risk analysis, risk management and risk controls in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the healthcare sector and of current & developing technologies within healthcare environments
• Application of the main techniques of risk analysis, risk management and risk control
• Excellent influencing & negotiation 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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE39GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education equivalent to AS Level or higher OR NVQ Level 2 in Laboratory sciences OR o2 years laboratory experience plus a recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in Laboratory sciences or equivalent foundation degree in a relevant subject
• IBMS Certificate of Achievement Parts 1 and 2

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Previous laboratory experience in Microbiology
• Basic knowledge of laboratory health & safety

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

• A flexible nature able to cope with changing demands of the service.
• Must be able to communicate with other professionals at all levels.
• Able to work extended days weekends and Bank Holidays
• Responsible and mature attitude.
• Able to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Willing to expand role to include more complex tasks

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Well organised with a methodical approach
• Accurate and able to pay close attention to detail
• Able to concentrate for long periods
• Able to recognise problems and offer solutions
• Able to communicate with other professionals at all levels

Desirable

• Able to plate out Microbiological samples to an acceptable standard
• Able to use standard laboratory equipment such as pipettes, Bunsen burner

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Behaviours & Values

Essential

• A transformation leadership style
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
• Management of transformation and change
• Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
• Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE commitment to equal opportunities
• Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff.
• An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care
• A continuing quest for personal and professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters

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 England

Address

Stella House

Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 8NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To supervise the Treasury function to ensure the efficient running of both cash offices in Frimley and Wexham Hospitals.
• To plan, prioritise and organise work schedules to ensure that the monthly timetable deadlines are adhered to.
• To supervise the technical accounting elements of the accounting ledger in relation to the bank reconciliation, this will involve ensuring all entries can be reconciled and taking corrective action where mistakes have arisen within the ledgers for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and any management accounting incorrect journal entries.
• To train and support junior members of staff in all aspects of Treasury and technical cash accounting.
• Within the Cash Office to obtain and organise information in support of work activities ensuring patient and colleague confidentiality, security of data in accordance with the Data Protection Action and organisational requirements and procedures.
• To ensure the accurate and timely payment of the Trusts creditors in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions. This task directly supports the Accounts Payable Manager and function.
• To identify and access information correctly and prepare monthly reports in an appropriate format and within required deadlines, this information is used to report to Audit Committee and informs the NHSi returns.
• To carry out annual appraisals and provide training to Treasury staff.
• Maintain detailed procedure notes for all aspects of the role.
• To assist with any improvements and developments within the department.
• Ensuring that the Trusts policies and procedures in relation to technical accounting transactions are in place and kept up to date for the organisation, including elements of the Trusts Standard Financial Instructions.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting guidance and manuals and provide appropriate advice to as required.
• To work with Internal Auditors and External Auditors as appropriate to provide assurance on the Trusts systems and processes of internal control and on its external reporting output.

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• High standard of general education.
• AAT Technician or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Understanding of VAT legislation.
• MS Office experience to Intermediate level - spreadsheets, Pivot Tables, Look-up formula.

Desirable

• Working towards Professional CCAB qualification.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• High level of accounting, technical and IT skills.
• Good attention to details and able to deal with high volumes of work.
• Good communicator, both written and orally.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to work to deadlines.

Experience

Essential

• Previous Supervisory/Line Management Experience
• Minimum of 3 years Financial Accounts experience.

Desirable

• Previous NHS Finance experience.

Special Requirements

Essential

• The need for flexibility in working hours at Year-End to ensure the tight timetable deadlines are met.

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the General Internal Medicine (GIM) management team to achieve sustainable operational efficiencies and compliance with national quality standards by ensuring effective rota coordination for the medical workforce.

To co-ordinate, plan and generate staff rotas that reflect appropriate skill mix and distribute as appropriate.

To identify rota issues and put in place solutions in conjunction with GIM Management Team where appropriate.

Review unexpected absences on a daily basis and in conjunction with GIM Management Team put in place solutions to ensure gaps are mitigated and services are able to provide a safe level of cover Contact doctors where urgent cover is required, supporting medical staff new in post with rota/shift management.

Request and monitor Bank/shifts for GIM, providing a weekly submission to the GIM Management Team, liaising with the medical staffing department.

Receive and respond effectively to annual leave and study leave requests for junior doctors ensuring the Trust authorisation process is followed.

Monitor sickness, study and annual leave requests for junior doctors, maintaining accurate records, ensuring sufficient cover in place for periods of leave.

Ensure paperwork available for Consultants/Operational Managers carrying out return to work interviews following periods of sickness.

Escalate any issues to the GIM Management Team.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Significant knowledge and experience in relevant area

Desirable

• Rota experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Maintaining domestic hot and cold water systems, including tanks, calorifiers, booster pumps, TMVs and pipework.
• Carrying out water hygiene monitoring, temperature checks, flushing regimes, outlet descaling and disinfection.
• Managing reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance across the estate.
• Supporting the Water Safety Plan and Legionella compliance program
• Assisting with Legionella risk assessments and action management.
• Maintaining accurate compliance records using CAFM systems.
• Liaising with specialist contractors and water treatment providers.
• Participating in the Estates on-call rota.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for a skilled plumbing professional with a strong understanding of water hygiene and healthcare compliance.
• City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Plumbing & Domestic Heating or equivalent NVQ qualification.
• Legionella Awareness Training (City & Guilds, BOHS W3 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of HTM 04-01 and ACOP L8.
• Minimum three years' plumbing maintenance experience within a commercial or healthcare environment.
• Experience carrying out water hygiene monitoring and temperature logging.
• Strong knowledge of Legionella control, HSG274 and water safety requirements.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate compliance records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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 Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive service in the specialised area.
• To provide clinical expertise at an advanced level in the assessment, diagnosis andmanagement of highly complex clients.
• To provide specialist input to strategic planning, development, audit and evaluation of clinicalservices, protocols and policies within the specialised area.
• To ensure service provision in the specialised area is prioritised and service delivery is madeeffectively within resource constraints.
• To practice within the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist assessments, diagnosis andtreatment using advanced clinical reasoning skills.
• To manage a caseload of clients (often varied and with highly complex needs), usingevidence based clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To provide leadership and clinical education for senior, junior and support staff, throughsupervision and day-to-day support.
• To plan and implement training at a uni-disciplinary and multi professional level in order toenhance services within the specialism and ensure effective clinical practice.
• To carry out appraisals with junior and support staff, as delegated by Line Manager.
• To regularly supervise undergraduate students on practice placement and participate inplacement experience of other professionals.
• To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching topromote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holders have a valid driving licence and can meet the travel requirements of the posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• State registered with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC)
• Post Graduate training relevant to specialist area
• Practice placement qualification

Desirable

• Practice placement qualification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience as an Occupational Therapist including substantial experience in a specialist Senior Occupational Therapist role
• Experience and working understanding of audit procedures.
• Extensive postgraduate training relevant to specialised area and/or in-depth experience
• Evidence of highly specialist clinical skills and knowledge
• Experience and working understanding of audit procedures

Desirable

• Extensive post registration experience at an advanced level
• Extensive postgraduate training relevant to specialist area
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in quality improvement tools, techniques and methods

Other requirements

Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

Desirable

• Member of professional body (RCOT))

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wansbeck General Hospital

Woodhorn Lane

Ashington

NE63 9JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker will involve carrying out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate, incorporating:

• Continence Management.
• Nutrition & Hydration
• Undertaking and recording of Vital Signs
• Moving & Handling of patients to support independence
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Safeguarding of adults and children

See full job description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Functional level of English and Math
• Care Certificate in Acute Care

Desirable

• Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as a health care support worker within the NHS for a minimum of six months
• Working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience training and supporting new staff

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication
• IT skills
• Caring and Compassionate
• Empathy and understanding
• Ability to provide excellent patient centred care

Desirable

• Extended skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and undertaking ECGs

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford Hospital

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Works as a specialist within the Digital Medicines Team supporting Trust-wide systemsContributes to configuration, testing and optimisation of ePMA systems used acrossmultiple clinical areasSupports delivery of system upgrades, enhancements and service improvementsWorks with clinicians, pharmacy, nursing and digital teams to support system use and developmentContributes to maintaining compliance with governance and safety standardsMaintain a level of clinical practice within their area of professional registration.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• o Registered healthcare professional (e.g. Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Nurse, AHP, Paramedic)
• o Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience
• o Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to role

Desirable

• o Postgraduate qualification or working towards
• Training in clinical systems, informatics or digital health

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Seaton Delaval - Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• 6-week training period to fully prepare you for your career with us
• Rotas published 6 weeks ahead of time.
• No night shifts.
• Payments for unsociable hours, overtime, meal and driving allowances where applicable.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 13th September 2026.

You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.

For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.

The session visit and interview are planned for 28th September 2026 – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Have a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Be willing to undertake development and training to upskill yourself including completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
• Hold a valid full UK Driving Licence (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)

Experience

Essential

• Have experience of dealing with the public.
• Have experience of delivering a quality customer service.
• Be willing to learn new technology skills and undergo digital training.

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

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Southampton Centre - Coxford Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role:

• Managing and prioritising a clinical caseload of patients with complex communication and/or swallowing needs.
• Completing specialist assessments and developing individualised treatment programmes.
• Delivering evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
• Supporting patients to achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals and maximise their independence.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary assessment, goal setting, care planning and reviews.
• Providing specialist advice and training to colleagues, families and carers where appropriate.
• Supporting the assessment and management of dysphagia.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records.
• Contributing to clinical audit, service development and quality improvement.
• Supporting students and junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Working in accordance with professional standards, policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the people we support.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current HCPC registration.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with adults with neurological conditions.
• Experience of assessing and treating communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
• A good understanding of evidence-based approaches to neurorehabilitation.
• Experience managing a clinical caseload and working with a degree of professional autonomy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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

Active Care Group

Address

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Briggs Road

Frenchay

BRISTOL

BS16 2UU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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