Job description

Job responsibilities

Please access the detailed job description and person specification for this job role for information and the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Post registration evidence of further training within the speciality
• Leadership Course
• Evidence of Degree level study

Desirable

• ILS Trained
• Acute care course or equivalent

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to resolve conflict and motivate a team

Other

Desirable

• Set standards of care by implementing evidence-based protocols in order to change clinical practice

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in caring for patient group within the speciality
• Evidence of Management experience including HR processes
• Management and development of staff
• Knowledge of ongoing research/developments relating to care of the speciality patient group

Desirable

• Evidence of previous service development, improvement or change management experience
• Experience within creating and managing rosters
• Evidence of developing policies, protocols and competency assessments

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To receive and open mail (paper and electronic as necessary) and distribute/despatch accordingly ensuring appropriate action is taken with high priority items.

To manage both telephone and face to face contacts with distressed service users in a supportive and empathetic manner.Exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries, analyse and resolve non-clinical patient problems including resolving conflicting diary appointments or schedules, clinics, meetings, tribunals etc. Escalating issues to the Lead Clinical Services Administrator as appropriate.

Arrange meetings and appointments for members of the team, negotiating diary conflicts and competing priorities as appropriate.

Including the scheduling of: Consultant Clinic Appointments. Tribunals. Room Bookings. Other bookings as required.Type patient reports/correspondence/e-mails as required, deal with telephone/face to face enquiries from patients. Input accurate and up to date patient data onto the RIO system.

The post holder will order stationery and other necessary items for the team via the procurement system. May be responsible for petty cash float/handling.Supporting the induction of new staff members as required.Produce confidential correspondence and reports on a frequent basis.Maintain efficient and effective electronic filing system/internet, intranet, patient records to access and extract information as needed.Take and distribute formal minutes as necessary.

Clerical duties including photocopying and scanning.

Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own work. May be asked to contribute to audit and research projects within the service to inform service development and standards.Provide cover for colleagues when and where necessary.Plans own workload to ensure that weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks are met.Prioritise workload with particular consideration to issues arising and responding to shifting priorities appropriately.

Assist patients during incidental contact, to provide non-clinical advice or information to patients/relatives or carers.Other tasks which are commensurate with the broad purpose and banding of the post.

Right to Work in the UK: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Person Specification

Administration

Essential

• Experience and Skills (See Person Specification).

Desirable

• Experienced in using MS Office tools.
• Skills - communication, organisation.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Long Fox Unit

Grange Road

Weston-Super-Mare

BS23 4TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Plan, undertake, document and report on audits and quality improvement projects across clinical, non-clinical and information governance areas.
• Investigate and observe working practices across St Helena and its subsidiaries.
• Support systematic assurance of non-clinical compliance activity, including governance records, incidents, complaints, risks, records of processing and other Sentinel modules.
• Undertake thematic reviews and investigative audit work to identify issues early and strengthen organisational learning, improvement and resilience.
• Work with the Commercial Quality, Risk and Compliance Lead to conduct quarterly information governance walkthroughs across all areas of St Helena.
• Present audit findings and reports to staff, managers and governance groups as needed.
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Support St Helena users with day-to-day Sentinel tasks.
• Support the quality assurance of Sentinel records and related governance information, including data quality checks, record correction and follow-up of actions.
• Assist with the drafting and updating of governance documentation, such as policies and procedures.
• Provide additional audit and assurance capacity to support the Quality and Compliance Department and the Commercial Quality, Risk and Compliance Lead.
• Provide annual leave cover to the Clinical Quality Lead.
• Be aware of and follow all necessary infection control practice when entering clinical areas, for example carrying out hand washing.

Undertake any other duties as necessary within the scope of the grade of this post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of undertaking administrative, audit, quality assurance, compliance or governance-related work, either in employment or as part of academic study.

Desirable

• Experience of working with records, actions, reports or systems where accuracy, consistency and follow-up are important.
• Experience of working in health, social care, charity, regulatory or compliance environments

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with staff and managers, both verbally and in writing.

Desirable

• Experience of report drafting and writing recommendations.
• Experience of presenting findings or reports to meetings or large groups.

Qualifications

Essential

• Three relevant A Levels at C or above.

Desirable

• Degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject, including quantitative research.
• Audit, quality improvement, governance, compliance or data protection qualification or training.

Qualities

Essential

• Accurate, organised and methodical, with good attention to detail and a commitment to improving quality and compliance.
• Able to apply a logical, systems-based approach to problem solving.
• Able to work proactively, independently and collaboratively, maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.

Desirable

• Enthusiasm for digital technology and applying it to working practices.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable, strong numeracy and literacy.
• Good IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office and confidence using electronic systems and databases. Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Able to gather, review and interpret information accurately, identifying themes, gaps and areas for improvement.

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality governance systems, audit methodology, information governance or regulatory assurance.

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

St Helena Hospice

Address

Myland Hall

Barncroft Close

Colchester

Essex

CO4 9JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of COSHH, induction and on-going training

Desirable

• Level 2 in Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or working towards
• Level 2 in Housekeeping or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role

Finance / Resources

Essential

• Knowledge of stock control procedures and methods

Information Technology / Resources

Essential

• Basic IT skills

Additional requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Victoria Hospital

Victoria Road

Wimborne

BH21 1ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Duties

To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band when requested by senior staff.

To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

To demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust values and Staff Charter.

Professional and Personal Development

All staff must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities by attending the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction programme.

All staff will have a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once performance / training objectives have been set, the staff members progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed and set, in order to maintain progress in the service delivery.

Those with management / supervisory responsibility are required to ensure that their direct reports have an appraisal inline with Trust policy.

The successful candidate will be committed to team working, a highly resilient and self-motivated individual who is determined to add value to the organisation and is committed to our vision and standards.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered. Any request will be set against genuine operational requirements and limitations and it is not obligatory for a manager to accede to the request.

Please note that all candidates who declare themselves on their application form to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted in accordance with the Trusts Two Ticks Pledge on disability.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

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

The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
• Evidence of continued professional developmentEssential

Desirable

• Registration as a non-medical prescriber with the NMC having undertaken the necessary training at Level 3
• Evidence of formal post registration learning

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post qualification experience in learning disabilities or related area, some of which should have been in a community setting
• Extensive experience of first line assessments including the assessment of risk
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector

Desirable

• Previous experience of autonomous working

Professional/Managerial Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management
• Knowledge of evidence-based intervention with service users with Learning Disabilities
• Experience of supervising junior staff and student nurses

Desirable

• Ability to identify and positively influence social factors affecting mental distress
• Up to date clinical knowledge including dual diagnosis and health and social care needs

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colliers Court

Latimer Road

Cinderford

GL14 2QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Dental services in Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust are provided by the Oxfordshire Community Dental Service (OCDS). This service provides National Health Service (NHS) dentistry to a wide range of patients including both adults and children requiring either special care dentistry, or specialist care. In addition to this core role the service also provides emergency care for patients requiring urgent dental treatment who do not currently have a dentist of their own.

The service provides care for patients from ten dental clinics across Oxfordshire located at Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Didcot, East Oxford, Luther Street, Kidlington, Wantage and Witney.

Several of the clinics are equipped to provide dental treatment with inhalation and/or intravenous sedation and the service also provides dental treatment under general anaesthesia for children and adult special care patients at the John Radcliffe and Horton Hospitals.

For patients who are unable to access the clinics easily there is a countywide domiciliary (home visit) service available by referral. All the clinics have wheelchair access and facilities for patients with disabilities and there is a hoist available at East Oxford Dental Clinic and Murray House for patients who have difficulty transferring into the dental chair.

This role will be based in across Oxfordshire and the successful candidate will be expected to have;

• excellent clinical skills
• strong communication and inter-personal skills
• the ability to coordinate and carry out tasks
• comprehensive IT skills (experience using Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word).

Person Specification

Qualifications Academic Skills

Essential

• Primary Dental Qualification
• Registered with General Dental Council

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job related aptitude

Essential

• Can demonstrate competencies of Band A dentist
• Willingness to undego further training

Knowledge requirements

Essential

• Good IM&T knowledge and skills including R4, Microsoft Office
• Ability to deal with sensitive information and respect confidentiality

Experience

Essential

• Experience in General Dental Practice
• Experience of more than one branch of dentistry
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role of the CDS
• Ability to maintain reasonable activity levels
• Evidence of good dental record keeping

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team including supervisory role at an appropriate level
• Delivery of dental care under inhaltion sedation
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient groups
• Able to demonstrate relevant experience in Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Audit
• Experience of working on a domiciliary basis

Personal qualities

Essential

• Positive attitude, approachable, team player
• Self motivated and able to work independently
• Awareness of own training and development needs
• Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English

Contractual requirements

Essential

• Full registration with General Dental Council
• Completion of Dental Core Training or demonstrable exemption
• Current performer number
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Meets professional requirements - fit to carry out the duties of the post after reasonable adjustment under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 have been made
• Ability to travel between sites
• Commitment to safegaurding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Banbury Dental Clinic

Orchard Health Centre, Cope Road

Banbury

OX16 2EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Stowford House Care Home, Faringdon Road, Shippon, Abingdon, OX13 6LN
• 53 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant
• 44hrs per week
• Shift Times - 8am-8pm (including every other weekend)
• £13.45ph

What will Care UK Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Care UK will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Care UK is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Candidates should be compassionate, empathetic, and have a passion for providing quality care to residents.

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

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Shippon

OX13 6LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications, training and experience

Essential

• You will have either: A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or you will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.
• You'll need to have recent experience of healthcare/ working as a health care assistant gained through education, work experience or previous employment.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• You will need to have a customer focussed approach
• Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience
• You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases
• You will have the skill to focus on the details with the ability to spot problems. You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate.
• You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker.
• You will understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trinity House

Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training and Experience

Essential

• Has a Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject i.e. Nursing,
• Has a Specialist Respiratory qualification and evidence of a Level 7 qualification in relevant area of practice or the willingness to undertake.
• Has highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of issues in relation to respiratory practice, leadership, research and education

Desirable

• Be an independent Nurse Prescriber or be willing to undertake this.
• Has a basic qualification in CBT or be supported to undertake this

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Has sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing. Including imparting highly complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious information, utilising motivational and reassurance skills and empathy.
• Able to work well under pressure and be able to organise your own work.
• Has highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of issues in relation to respiratory practice, leadership, research and education.

Desirable

• Has an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance.

Working Environment

Essential

• Has a full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently.

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thanet Community Health Hub

Broadstairs

CT10 2WA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body Physiotherapist/ HCPC) Degree in a health relevant subject

Experience

Essential

• Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS
• Knowledge of up to date clinical practice

Skills & abilities

Essential

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to organise own work

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure

Ability to Lead

Essential

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the team lead.
• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greenbanks

Margate

CT9 5PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualisfications

Essential

• Registered health care professional (HCPC registration)
• Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6
• Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice, paediatrics

Experience

Essential

• Experience in area of practice
• Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
• Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience

Special knowledge & expertise

Essential

• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post
• Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greenbanks

Margate

CT9 5PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Registered Health Care Professional - HCPC

Desirable

• Registered Member of British Dietetics Association (BDA)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment

Desirable

• Experience working in Acute or Community Dietetics

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding national and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
• Knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice

Desirable

• Behaviour change skills training

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to organise own work, cope with change and use own initiative

Desirable

• Experience delivering patient and/ or staff group education/ training

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
• Full UK or EU Driver's Licence and able to travel between sites across West Kent to meet the needs of the service and carry equipment such as wheelchair scales into patient homes.

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Heathside Centre

Coxheath

ME17 4AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food service qualification or equivalent
• Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a similar role
• Experience of working as part of a team

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of good hygiene and health and safety practices
• Basic computer skills

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation
• Can work as part of a team and on their own initiative
• Able to carry out manual tasks

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tonbridge Cottage Hospital

Tonbridge

TN11 0NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Night Nursing Assistant- Complex Care - Essex

Claimont Health have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Nursing Assistant.

This role will be based in the community supporting clients who have complex health needs requiring a high level of care and support at home.

Are you a caring individual who is passionate about delivering person centred care? Do you believe you can make a positive impact to our clients lives? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for individuals to join our team either on a part time or Bank Staff basis.

We are looking for Nursing Assistants who have a proven track record of complex care experience and have supported clients with skills such as:

• Tracheostomy care
• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) including feeding.
• Ventilation management
• Oral suctioning
• Bowel management
• Nebuliser (NEB)
• Medications

What you can expect from us in return:

Reporting to our Complex Care Lead Nurse, the successful candidate will benefit from the support and motivation of both the clinical and operations teams.

Competitive rates £15 per hour

Bank, Weekdays, Weekends

Its a great feeling seeing the resulting outcomes of your skills and expertise that enable our clients to use their strengths to improve their own well-being. Come and be part of our journey to be the leading independent sector provider of flexible, responsive, and dynamic complex care in the UK.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 1 year or more experience as a Healthcare Assistant with complex care experience.
• Diploma in relevant health/ social subject.
• Commitment to delivering client specific care.
• Adaptable and Professional approach to support client and family members.

Our Mission and Values

Claimonts mission is to be the leading independent sector provider of flexible, responsive, and dynamic mental health services in the UK. The values we live by are:

• Commitment
• Care
• Compassion
• Leadership
• Innovation

Claimont Health follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Claimont Health is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and in order to reflect the diversity of its population, positively encourages applications from all areas of the community. We aim to be a representative organisation with regards to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, beliefs and sexual orientation and are fully committed to equality, diversity and human rights.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications:
• Diploma in relevant health / social subject

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a similar role which demonstrates
• commitment to mandatory training, attendance, and engagement.
• Previous care experience in a health, social care, or childcare
• setting.
• Experience of communicating highly complex or sensitive
• information and using skills to overcome barriers to understanding,
• such as, with non-verbal clients.
• Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, Care
• Certificate standards, and safeguarding vulnerable children and
• adults.
• Experience of working in both acute and community settings.
• Experience with working within Mental Health.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide good quality care
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to
• multi-task
• Be able to work on your own initiative and/or as part of team
• across multiple areas
• To be able to demonstrate tact and sensitivity when
• communicating with families under immense pressure, always
• reserving judgement and demonstrating empathy, compassion
• and understanding
• To maintain strict confidentiality on all matters relating to
• clients, their families
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and pride in your
• work presentation
• Claimont Health is specifically recruiting female applicants only in keeping with the positive action provision within the Equality Act 2010 order to meet patient needs and employee safety. This post is exempt under the Employment (Sex Discrimination) Act 2000, Section the (s9(2)(f)) Personal welfare and counselling which constitutes a Genuine Occupational Qualification. The role involves working with service users where there is a risk assessment identifying the need for a female candidate.

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

Claimont Health LTD

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title

Support Worker

Department

Claimont Head Office

Reports to

Clinical Operations

Job purpose

Claimont Home Care Ltd is a CQC registered unique service in the private sector delivering specialist mental health nursing at home when inpatient admission is being considered or for inpatients treated in hospital but who wish, and are able, to be discharged home. Claimont is not an agency. We invest in people and build relationships based on mutual support and long term commitment. The work we offer our staff can be extremely varied and is rooted in a Patient Centred, holistic approach. We value our nurses and support workers skills and experience and support them with any additional training requirements they may need. We are looking for high quality, dynamic and experienced Complex Care Support Workers who have experience working with young people/children diagnosed with ASD.

Key accountabilities

You will expect to support on the following.

involved in an individuals care.

Ensure management policies and protocols and ensure adhered to practice guidance, as they are updated and respond to national and local guidance.

Ensure that written records of all aspects of client treatment and progress are maintained throughout the treatment process.

• Complete and maintain all documentation and records as required, including electronic patient records within 24 hours of event
• Carry out activities with clients that enable full access to community life.
• Work with families/carers to assist them in understanding mental health and coping effectively with issues arising from their role as carers.
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in delivery of treatment packages.
• Maintain effective communication with referring agents as appropriate.
• Maintain a high level of professional core psychiatric skills.
• Maintain effective clinical links with colleagues, carers and relatives of client and develop links with community services/resources.
• Encourage the use of evidence-based practice.
• Attend and fully contribute to all team meetings.
• To report assessment findings in the appropriate format to the people who need them
• To ensure confidentiality and security of patient data is always maintained in compliance with the Data Protection Act.
• To ensure confidentiality of staff, patients and carers is maintained in line with Claimont policy.
• To attend appropriate mandatory training courses in line with requirements of the role, Health and Safety Regulations and as part of personal development, e.g., systems training, fire awareness training, appraisals.

To carry out any other duties as requested by the Registered Manager to ensure the quality of service provided by the team.

To actively participate in a performance review and the development and implementation of a personal development plan.

• To take responsibility for their own professional development ensuring professional standards are maintained and statutory and mandatory training is in date.
• To attend any training as requested.
• To adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct relating to your profession (if applicable).
• To uphold the principles and values set out in the Claimont Contractors Manual.
• To ensure that the health and wellbeing of patients is at the centre of all activities and that all staff engage and communicate with patients as appropriate.
• To always promote quality and safety of patients, visitors and staff thus enabling Claimont to meet its regulation requirements (Care Quality Commission Registration Regulations and Outcomes) that relate most directly to patients and strive for continuous quality improvement.

To observe Claimont Equal Opportunities Policy providing equality of treatment and opportunity to employees, client, and service providers irrespective of sex, sexuality, age, marital status, ethnic origin, or disability.

To take responsibility for the health & safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their omissions or actions at work.

• To promote Claimont's Health and Safety Policy and ensure matters are managed in accordance with it.
• To co-operate with Claimont to ensure that statutory and departmental regulations are adhered to.
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective action where necessary.

To comply fully with the duties and responsibilities outlined the Claimont's Information Governance Policy.

• To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, NHS Confidentiality guidelines (e.g., Caldicott, GMC) and any code of practice on Confidentiality and Data Protection as expected by Claimont.
• To ensure that all information collected, stored, and used is done so in compliance with the above Act and any relevant Claimont Policies.
• To raise any matters of concern with your Manager/Director
• To recognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young people and adults is everyone's business and access training and supervision as appropriate to the role.
• To support the organisation in ensuring the client is protected from abuse or the risk of abuse and their human rights are respected and upheld.
• To ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the Claimont's Safeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagency safeguarding procedures.
• To comply with recruitment and other checks as requested by the organisation including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau.

Ensure the effective flow of information within the team, between the team and management and with external parties, representing corporate messages constructively and observing Claimont's internal communication policies and procedures.

Carry out day to day tasks in accordance with stated policies, procedures, and regulations.

Help to project the desired image of Claimont by demonstrating the corporate values through own example while ensuring they are developed with others by promoting thinking, skills and behaviour associated with Claimont's leadership and culture.

Internal contacts

Internal Stakeholders and Claimont team members

External contacts

Local Authorities and other partner organisations.

External stakeholders in relation to client safety, quality, and clinical governance queries.

Clients

External professionals

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Post basic qualifications in health care
• Degree level post basic qualifications in health care
• Current, Clean, Full car driving Licence

Experience

Essential

• EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 24 months experience
• Working collaboratively as part of a multi-professional Team
• Providing consistency in a role
• Building trust and working collaboratively with a patient

Desirable

• Delivering health care services to people with complex care needs across a variety of settings, including community

Skills

Essential

• SKILLS:
• Must be a driver
• Excellent Verbal and Written Skills
• Excellent Report Writing Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Able to manage change, flexible and adaptable
• Able to work to deadlines in a pressurised environment
• Dynamic, willing to work collaboratively
• Good Presentation Skills
• Enhanced Influencing Skills
• Ability to self-manage
• Able to manage a situation/patient in crisis
• Able to build relationships in difficult situations
• Able to adapt and fit in appropriately to surroundings
• OTHER:
• Demonstrable record of clinical achievements
• Understanding of health care delivery within the NHS / Independent sector
• A working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and its possible impact on services provided
• A good understanding of the Health and Social Care Act and its implications for the organisation

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

Claimont Health LTD

Address

Victoria Hospital

Nevill Road

Lewes

East Sussex

BN7 1PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Night Nursing Assistant- Complex Care - Essex

Claimont Health have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Nursing Assistant.

This role will be based in the community supporting clients who have complex health needs requiring a high level of care and support at home.

Are you a caring individual who is passionate about delivering person centred care? Do you believe you can make a positive impact to our clients lives? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for individuals to join our team either on a part time or Bank Staff basis.

We are looking for Nursing Assistants who have a proven track record of complex care experience and have supported clients with skills such as:

• Tracheostomy care
• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) including feeding.
• Ventilation management
• Oral suctioning
• Bowel management
• Nebuliser (NEB)
• Medications

What you can expect from us in return:

Reporting to our Complex Care Lead Nurse, the successful candidate will benefit from the support and motivation of both the clinical and operations teams.

Competitive rates £16 per hour

Bank, Weekdays, Weekends

Its a great feeling seeing the resulting outcomes of your skills and expertise that enable our clients to use their strengths to improve their own well-being. Come and be part of our journey to be the leading independent sector provider of flexible, responsive, and dynamic complex care in the UK.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 1 year or more experience as a Healthcare Assistant with complex care experience.
• NVQ Level 3 related subjects.
• NVQ Level 4 related subjects.
• Nursery nurse qualifications or similar.
• Diploma in relevant health/ social subject.
• Commitment to delivering client specific care.
• Adaptable and Professional approach to support client and family members.

Our Mission and Values

Claimonts mission is to be the leading independent sector provider of flexible, responsive, and dynamic mental health services in the UK. The values we live by are:

• Commitment
• Care
• Compassion
• Leadership
• Innovation

Claimont Health follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Claimont Health is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and in order to reflect the diversity of its population, positively encourages applications from all areas of the community. We aim to be a representative organisation with regards to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, beliefs and sexual orientation and are fully committed to equality, diversity and human rights.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications:
• NVQ level 3 related subjects
• NVQ level 4 related subjects
• Nursery nurse qualification or similar
• Diploma in relevant health / social subject

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a similar role which demonstrates
• commitment to mandatory training, attendance, and engagement.
• Previous care experience in a health, social care, or childcare
• setting.
• Experience of communicating highly complex or sensitive
• information and using skills to overcome barriers to understanding,
• such as, with non-verbal clients.
• Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, Care
• Certificate standards, and safeguarding vulnerable children and
• adults.
• Experience of working in both acute and community settings.
• Experience with working within Mental Health.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide good quality care
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to
• multi-task
• Be able to work on your own initiative and/or as part of team
• across multiple areas
• To be able to demonstrate tact and sensitivity when
• communicating with families under immense pressure, always
• reserving judgement and demonstrating empathy, compassion
• and understanding
• To maintain strict confidentiality on all matters relating to
• clients, their families
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and pride in your
• work presentation
• Claimont Health is specifically recruiting female applicants only in keeping with the positive action provision within the Equality Act 2010 order to meet patient needs and employee safety. This post is exempt under the Employment (Sex Discrimination) Act 2000, Section the (s9(2)(f)) Personal welfare and counselling which constitutes a Genuine Occupational Qualification. The role involves working with service users where there is a risk assessment identifying the need for a female candidate.

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

Claimont Health LTD

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you will be doing:

• Coordinating referrals into the bereavement service, including initial assessment, triage, waiting list management and allocation of clients to the most appropriate support.
• Holding and managing your own caseload, providing compassionate bereavement support to individuals and families.
• Supporting bereavement groups and activities, including outpatient support and walking groups where appropriate.
• Recruiting, supervising and supporting bereavement volunteers and students, helping them to feel confident, safe and valued in their roles.
• Working closely with counsellors, the wider Patient and Family Support Team and the multidisciplinary hospice team to ensure people receive joined-up support.
• Maintaining accurate records, monitoring service quality, managing incidents appropriately and supporting continuous improvement across the bereavement service.

This advert is for a role where professional registration and relevant counselling qualifications are required. Please ensure your application clearly sets out how you meet these requirements.

Qualifications

You would be an ideal candidate for this role if you have:

• A counselling qualification and relevant experience of providing emotional, psychological or bereavement support.
• Professional registration, ideally with BACP or an equivalent recognised professional body.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• An understanding of bereavement care, support service standards and the importance of safe, person-centred practice.
• Experience of working with people affected by end of life, grief, loss or significant emotional distress would be highly desirable.
• The ability to manage a varied workload, keep accurate records and work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, students and external partners.

Additional information

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (Aligned with AFC) £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum

Contract: 9-month fixed term maternity cover (possibility to extend) 21.25 hours per week

Based: Marie Curie Bradford Hospice

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with typical working hours around 9:30am to 5:15pm / 9:30am to 5:00pm. Some flexibility may be considered.

Benefits Youll Love

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• 15% staff discount in all Marie Curie Shops
• Life assurance for all employees

Application Process

Close date for applications: 8th September 2026

Interview Dates: Week commencing 21st September 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, particularly your counselling qualification, professional registration and experience of bereavement or emotional support.

**We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. **

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.