Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.

Desirable

• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
• Experience of working within the NHS.

Skills and Attributes

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register

Desirable

• *Health care management / leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• *Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
• *Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
• *Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment
• *Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
• *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
• *Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
• *Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
• *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
• *Demonstrable ability, experience, passion in the following:
• oLeadership
• oTeam Building
• oManaging resources
• oTime management
• oRole modelling
• oChange management / clinical developments
• oClinical governance
• oAudit and research
• oWorkforce planning / management
• oNHS policy and political awareness

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
• *Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
• *Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role
• *Excellent Communication skills /written / verbal / IT
• *Ability to work under pressure across competing demands
• *Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity
• *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• *Approachable and friendly
• *Supportive
• *Flexible
• *Well organised
• *Effective communicator
• *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
• *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
• *Ability to inspire and lead a team
• *Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation to day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need

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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a reception service for all patients and visitors reporting to the reception desk including appointment bookings, prescription requests and other queries such as explaining practice protocols where relevant e.g., home visit protocol.
• To receive and deal with incoming telephone calls into the Practice ensuring that patients are dealt with by the right person, in the right way at the right time.
• To be aware of the different services available to patients and ensure patients are being navigated to the right clinician or service, which may be face-to-face, over the telephone or using on-line systems following the processes set down in Practice protocols. To ensure that all communication with patients using all media is done safely, securely, and accurately.
• To give appropriate advice in cases of emergencies by following protocols e.g., chest pain protocol.
• To obtain all relevant information from service users, using the demographic protocol (name, date of birth, address) and input information into the patients healthcare records as necessary, in order to aid clinicians.
• To record relevant information on the appointment system e.g., the reason for the appointment, the reason for the home visit request, the reason why the patient needs more medication etc.
• To process any documentation and tasks in accordance with current protocols, ensuring any clinical tasks and messages are followed up as requested by other members of the team.
• To discuss electronic services with patients and enroll them onto the appropriate systems.
• To print out patient reports e.g., home visit reports and ensure that all clinical/non-clinical correspondence has been distributed to Practice members.
• To issue repeat prescriptions once trained, via all platforms.
• To chaperone clinicians when required to do so, following all protocols for appropriate documentation. Chaperones will be provided with appropriate training, and DBS clearance will be requested.
• To respond to patients in emergencies, including assisting with CPR if required, reacting to activated panic alarms in accordance with practice protocols.
• To liaise with the clinical/admin safeguarding leads for all safeguarding queries including looked after children, think family, reporting and actioning any tasks.
• To deal with informal complaints wherever possible.
• To share knowledge and have input in the development of office protocols and changes to processes.
• To ensure any external visitors to the practice sign in and out.
• To undertake general administrative duties including photocopying, franking.
• To secure and lock up the premises, where trained, following Practice protocols.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education (5 or more GCSE grade 4 (C) or above)
• GCSE Maths grade 4 (C) or above or equivalent
• GCSE English grade 4 (C) or above

Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience of working in customer service based role and/or working as part of a team within a very busy and, at times pressurised, office environment

Desirable

• 2 years of reception work
• Experience of working within General Practice

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, listening)
• IT Skills
• Clear, polite, telephone manner
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Confidential

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne IT system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Larwood Health Partnership

Address

56 Larwood Avenue

Worksop

Nottinghamshire

S81 0HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Evidence of relevant GCSE, NVQ, GNVQ, AS and A levels
• * Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• * Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• *MSc or equivalent experience e.g. advanced level of clinical practice / relevant postgraduate, professionally accredited courses

Experience

Essential

• * Relevant post registration experience relevant to clinical area i.e critical care and parenteral nutrition- at least 12 months
• * In depth for nutritional assessment / nutritional screening tools.
• * Knowledge of all types of nutritional support.
• * Up to date with clinical developments, with evidence of contributions to clinical meetings / journal clubs.
• * Working knowledge of computer programmes e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, power point, dietary analysis, data collection and patient information programmes.
• *Evidence of clinical audit and/or research.
• *Evidence of multi-disciplinary team work.
• *Knowledge of standards of record keeping and medico-legal issues.
• *Experience of training Dietetic students.

Desirable

• * Evidence of teaching groups pf professionals and patients
• * Evidence of ongoing regular attendance on post-graduate training courses and clinical development.
• * Evidence of attendance at national conferences.
• * Attendance at specialist group meetings of BDA and accredited specialist training course.
• * Attendance at relevant multi-disciplinary courses/conferences

Additional Criteria

Essential

• * Ability to work through interpreters and use visual aids
• * Able to use a range of communication skills
• * Presentation / teaching skills
• * To work independently & as part of a team.
• * Manage and organise own work load.
• * Use equipment relevant to speciality e.g. skin fold callipers, enteral feeding equipment, weighing scales, stadiometers.
• * Plan and deliver a clinical audit programme.
• * Deputise as appropriate
• * Report writing skills
• * Complete home enteral feeding discharges competently.
• * Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• * Ability to absorb, interpret and summarise complex verbal information.
• * Ability to cope with a variety of personal and professional approaches to patient care.
• * Ability to discuss and influence with healthcare professionals across multidisciplinary teams and other agencies.
• * Ability to communicate where there are barriers to understanding in addition to any communication impairment e.g. psychological resistance to change, hostility, extreme distress and grief.
• * Ability to analyse, interpret and explain complex information on diagnosis, management plan and their implications in a clear and precise manner to patients, their relatives and members of the multiprofessional team.
• * Ability to use skills of persuasion, motivation, negotiation and problem solving with colleagues, members of the multi professional team and other professionals on a daily basis.
• * Organisational skills with the ability to organise own workload and work in a systematic way
• * Excellent time management
• * Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
• * Demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for nutrition
• * Motivated to develop the service
• * Flexibility in the approach to a day in the knowledge that pressure of demand and throughput of patients will impact on original aims of the day
• * Work onsite due to the clinical caseload
• * Enthusiasm and commitment to train student dietitians and others
• * Commitment to CPD

Desirable

• * Active member of relevant professional groups

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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: A career where your kindness could brighten someone's day

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

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

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

• Outstanding career development with fully funded training and qualifications (up to QCF Level 5)
• 42 hours per week to include alternating weekends
• Days and nights currently available
• Refer-a-Friend scheme earn up to £1,000*
• Up to £12.76 per hour
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

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

• No experience needed full training provided
• Compassionate, patient and great with people
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
• Able to work alternate weekends

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

Regency Care Home, Queensferry Gardens, Allenton, Derby DE24 9JR

Care home: Regency Care Home | Care Home in Derby | Derbyshire UK | Agincare

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No experience needed full training provided. Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Derby

DE24 9JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Rutland

PE9 3QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Nursing

Essential

• NMC registration as an RGN

Desirable

• Prison experience

Security Vetting

Essential

• The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards

Nursing

Essential

• NMC registration as an RGN
• Experience in acute nursing
• Good communication skills
• To be able to demonstrate quality nursing care
• Evidence of Leadership Skills

Desirable

• Prison experience
• Acute care module
• Non medical prescriber

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Ranby

Straight Mile

Retford

DN22 8EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose

• To be an integral part of the delivery of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and MDT working. Their role includes the identification of patients that may require a health or social care intervention or in complex cases an MDT discussion.
• As part of the Integrated Care system (ICS), City Care is seeking to recruit Care Navigators who will play a crucial role in establishing integrated health and social care across the City.

Dimensions

• The post holder will work within Nottingham Citys Primary Networks (PCNs ) and within the specialist services acting as the named point of information and a guide to processes for health and social care professionals The post holder will be accessible to members of the PCN via a dedicated telephone line between the hours of 8am and 6pm
• The post holder will provide co-ordination, administrative and data management support to members of multi-disciplinary team within the PCNs/services to improve joint working practices leading to more effective patient care.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with Nottingham Health & Care Point.

Key Responsibilities

• To receive referral information from members of the PCNs neighbourhood (Multi-Disciplinary) team, coordinating the appropriate response based on clinical / presenting need within the agreed pathways to the most appropriate service/s

• To be responsible for the co-ordination and to liaise with all relevant statutory and voluntary sector services including the local authority responsible for the patients care to arrange the necessary support.

• To plan and organise straightforward activities whether planned or adjusted, such as staff rotas, events, meetings.

• To assist patients/clients with appointment/clinic times and incidental contact.

• To manage team/service equipment monitoring and servicing, maintaining accurate and up to date records.

• Be responsible for petty cash, office equipment, placing orders and raising purchase orders for the service.

• To be involved in data reporting via robust structured systems both clinical and non-clinical.

• Undertake surveys and audits relative to the area of work.

• Work independently, unsupervised and be able to guide and advise new starters.
• To record citizen interventions on relevant electronic database systems (e.g. SystmOne or other databases if needed. ) and contribute to report generation, analysis and production

General

• To be customer focused when representing the service and ensuring that the reception people are given is supportive, welcoming and helpful.
• To work within the relevant legal frameworks and have an understanding of the Data Protection Act and how this is related to the management of confidential information in accordance with health and social care policy.
• To plan / organize work using own initiative, whilst being able to work as a valuable member of a team.
• Assist in the orientation and induction of new starters for the service explaining the Care Navigator role.
• To have excellent IT skills, to include Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel
• To undertake general office duties to support the role.
• To be involved in the marketing of the Integrated Care System within the wider health and social care community, including voluntary and third sector providers
• To participate in individual appraisal and supervision, contributing to the identification of training opportunities
• To work effectively as part of a team to provide cover for other PCNs when required and to be flexible regarding working hours to meet the needs of the service.
• To undertake supervisory responsibilities including supervision and Professional Development Reviews
• To undertake any additional duties as appropriate and delegated by the Access & Navigation Manager or team manager.

• To make judgments regarding referrals, using triage protocols to ensure that citizens are seen by the most appropriate team / service at the right time to meet their needs. Whilst recognizing the need to involve, or seek advice from, more experienced colleagues as necessary for clinical decision making.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of office procedures working at a high level as part of an administration team / within an administration role
• Experience of dealing with sensitive/confidential information
• Proven administrative experience
• Leadership & Development qualities

Desirable

• Experience of working within Multidisciplinary teams
• Recruitment and selection skills
• Proven experience of supervising others, including carrying out appraisals and HR management procedures (including absence and performance)

Knowledge & skills

Essential

• Experience of working with reception / telephone environments
• Assertiveness, ability to self-motivate and motivate others
• Understanding and able to deal with confidential and sensitive issues when liaising with team members / other professionals
• Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate workload to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Awareness of the barriers to effective communication
• Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and equity in service delivery
• Ability to work under pressure with constant interruptions requiring skills in multi-tasking, maintaining accuracy at all times.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people from patients to the CCG.
• Ability to problem solve and support others in resolving problems
• Persuasion / influencing skills
• Ability to manage conflicting issues assertively and sensitively
• Remain calm under pressure
• Ability to plan and organise own and teams workload
• Be flexible in the management / involvement of development and change

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant health and social care legislation and initiatives
• Experience of supervising and training others on admin processes and procedures

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• experience in admin / business / marketing / customer service environment
• Working knowledge of Excel and the management of data bases
• Basic level of theoretical or conceptual knowledge similar or equivalent to an NVQ Level 3 qualification preferably in a Data Systems or Business Administration capacity
• Experience of working with complex data and producing information in a meaningful and understandable format
• Experience of data entry

Desirable

• A-level education
• ECDL qualification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to work out of hours
• Full driving licence or the ability to travel between locations.
• To participate in and fulfil the requirements of the Directors on-call arrangements.

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

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Address

Aspect House, Aspect Business Park

26 Bennerley Road

Bulwell

Nottinghamshire

NG6 8WR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

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

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

About you

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

What is in it for you.

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

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

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE9 6RL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

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

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

About you

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

What is in it for you.

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

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

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications mentioned

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE8 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

About the role and Akari Care

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales.

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

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

Whether you are an experienced carer or are starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you hadnt guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• CommunIty

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

About you

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

Whats in it for you

• A competitive salary
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Flexible working hours and patterns
• Recognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discounts
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected
• Welfare and wellbeing support

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively in 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

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Wallsend

NE28 9RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role and contact Siobhan Harding as hiring manager for more information.

Interview date: TBC

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• First level registered Midwife
• Clinical experience relevant to the post
• Post-graduate qualification relevant to the role

Desirable

• Masters Qualification relevant to health care
• Professional Midwifery Advocate

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

• Clear understanding of the national and local Healthcare agenda.
• Record of achievement in managing performance.
• Experience of chairing multidisciplinary meetings.
• Sound knowledge of Ockenden recommendations, Maternity Transformation, Better Births, Saving babies lives and NHS Resolution Maternity incentive Scheme
• Sound understanding of clinical Risk Management

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant experience at Senior Management level in maternity services.
• Expertise within the Delivery Suite setting
• Proven track record of clinical management in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Proven track record of planning and implementing service change
• Proven track record of staff and budget management
• A good understanding of the changing NHS 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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Good standard of secondary education e.g. English and Maths GCSE 9-4/ A-C
• *Good Keyboard Skills
• *NVQ 3 or equivalent comparable experience

Desirable

• *Good IT literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
• *Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook)
• *Experience of using IT systems
• *Experience of working in a busy environment
• *Clerical/administrative experience
• *Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality

Desirable

• *Experience of working in healthcare or a similar complex environment
• *Knowledge of acute hospital bereavement services
• *Knowledge of processes and procedures following a death

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Excellent communication skills
• *Sensitive and professional telephone manner to support bereaved families
• *Excellent customer service
• *Ability to deal with distressing situations
• *Able to respond to complex and sensitive issues.
• *Good personal time management.
• *Experience in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) with good computer skills.
• *Prioritisation/Organisational skills.
• *Ability to use initiative and show self-motivation
• *Ability to work in a busy environment.
• *Able to demonstrate integrity Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure.
• *Meeting Minutes experience
• *Attention to detail
• *Punctual
• *Approachable
• *Calm
• *Patient
• *Sympathetic
• *Ability to recognise stress in self and others and respond appropriately
• *Ability to work on different Trust sites when required

Desirable

• *Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively in challenging or emotional situations
• *Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism

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

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate related qualification - or willingness to complete an apprenticeship appropriate to the Clinical Support Worker role.
• Completion of or working towards an apprenticeship and gaining qualification equivalent to level 3 or above in a subject relevant to the role of Healthcare Assistant
• To demonstrate a range of work procedures and practices and to exhibit your knowledge and abilities
• Completion of or commitment to complete the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 3 months of start date)

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Understanding of need for confidentiality; empathy and sensitivity

Desirable

• Basic wound management
• Basic risk assessments and record keeping

Experience

Essential

• The ability to demonstrate good quality care, whilst adhering to Trust policies and procedures, and working towards completing Care Certificate.
• Experience of working collaboratively i.e., with colleagues, wider teams, service users etc
• Supporting others in a care setting, whether this is experience in a professional or lived experience (friend, family, voluntary etc.)

Desirable

• Basic clinical skills including: o Venepuncture o Skin care o Wound care o Clinical observations
• Experience of working in a community care setting including provision of personal care.

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fountains Health

Delamere Street

Chester

CH1 4DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job Title:Medical Receptionist / Care Coordinator Reports To:Operations Lead

About the Role

Magdalen Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic, professional and compassionate Medical Receptionist/Care Coordinator to join our friendly and forward-thinking team. This is a rewarding and varied role that combines front-line reception duties with patient care coordination responsibilities, making a real difference to the experience and wellbeing of our patients.

As the first point of contact for patients, you will provide a welcoming and efficient service while supporting individuals to access the most appropriate care and services. You will work closely with our GPs, nurses, clinicians and wider healthcare team to help coordinate care, particularly for vulnerable patients, those living with long-term conditions, and individuals with complex healthcare needs.

We are proud to be a respected teaching practice that embraces innovation whilst maintaining the traditional values of continuity of care and patient-centred medicine. Alongside our core GP services, we provide a range of enhanced services, including women's health clinics, vasectomy services and numerous specialist healthcare services.

Responsibilities Reception Duties

• Act as the first point of contact for patients, visitors and healthcare professionals.
• Provide a professional, friendly and helpful service at all times.
• Welcome patients attending the practice and assist them with their enquiries.
• Manage incoming and outgoing telephone calls in accordance with practice protocols.
• Book, amend and cancel appointments using the clinical system.
• Signpost patients to the most appropriate clinician, service or healthcare professional.
• Process home visit requests and ensure information is communicated appropriately.
• Handle requests for prescriptions in line with practice procedures.
• Respond to patient enquiries both in person and via telephone.
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence and direct information to the appropriate team members.
• Assist patients registering with the practice and explain registration processes.
• Manage ambulance transport requests when required.
• Take payments for private services and issue receipts.
• Ensure reception and waiting areas remain tidy, welcoming and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security at all times.
• Support colleagues in the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice.

Care Coordination Duties

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Support patients in accessing appropriate healthcare, social care and community services.
• Act as an advocate for patients who require additional support navigating health services.
• Focus particularly on frail and elderly patients, those with long-term conditions, end-of-life care needs, health inclusion needs and frequent attenders.
• Build positive relationships with patients, carers and families.
• Support patients in understanding their health conditions and treatment options.
• Assist in the development and review of personalised care and support plans.
• Coordinate care between GP services, community services, secondary care providers and voluntary organisations.
• Work closely with social prescribing link workers, health coaches and other healthcare professionals.
• Help patients access support groups, education programmes and community resources designed to improve health and wellbeing.
• Encourage patients to become active participants in managing their own health.
• Identify barriers that may affect a patient's ability to access healthcare and work collaboratively to address these challenges.
• Proactively manage and monitor designated patient groups under the direction of clinicians.
• Ensure patients receive coordinated and joined-up care across services.
• Support the practice in meeting quality improvement and population health objectives.

Communication and Teamwork

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Build positive working relationships across all departments within the practice.
• Liaise effectively with GPs, nurses, administrative teams and external organisations.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience and understanding when dealing with vulnerable patients.
• Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of individuals, including those with communication difficulties or language barriers.
• Contribute positively to team meetings and practice initiatives.
• Promote a culture of respect, inclusion and teamwork.

Confidentiality and Information Governance

The post holder will have access to sensitive patient and organisational information and must:

• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Comply with GDPR, Data Protection legislation and practice policies.
• Handle patient information securely and appropriately.
• Ensure information is only shared with authorised individuals in accordance with established procedures.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

The post holder will:

• Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care and service delivery.
• Identify areas for improvement and suggest solutions.
• Participate in quality improvement projects where appropriate.
• Support the practice in achieving contractual, clinical and quality targets.
• Work collaboratively to improve patient experience and access to services.
• Take responsibility for personal performance and professional development.

Health and Safety

The post holder will:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Use personal security systems where appropriate.
• Report hazards, incidents and risks promptly.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Participate in mandatory training and updates.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The practice is committed to promoting equality and diversity. The post holder will:

• Treat all patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect.
• Support an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Recognise and respect individual needs, beliefs and circumstances.
• Deliver services in a non-judgemental and compassionate manner.

Training and Development

As a teaching and training practice, we are committed to supporting staff development. The successful candidate will:

• Participate in mandatory and role-specific training.
• Engage in annual appraisals and personal development reviews.
• Take responsibility for maintaining and developing their own knowledge and skills.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Support students, trainees and new team members where appropriate.

What We Offer

• A supportive, friendly and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for learning, development and career progression.
• The chance to work within an innovative and expanding practice.
• Exposure to a broad range of healthcare services and patient groups.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients' lives every day.
• A positive workplace culture where staff wellbeing, teamwork and mutual respect are highly valued.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
• Compassionate and committed to patient-centred care.
• Organised, reliable and able to prioritise workload effectively.
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a busy and sometimes demanding environment.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• IT literate and willing to learn new systems and processes.
• Professional, flexible and adaptable.
• Empathetic when supporting patients who may be anxious or vulnerable.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected, ambitious and innovative practice where you can develop your skills, contribute to outstanding patient care and become a valued member of a team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics. Competent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications. Willingness to undertake role-specific training and continuous professional development.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Health & Social Care, Business Administration or Customer Service. Previous training as a Medical Receptionist, Care Coordination, Patient Navigation or Social Prescribing. Understanding of primary care services and the NHS. Knowledge of SystmOne or other clinical systems.

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

Magdalen Medical Practice

Address

Magdalen Medical Practice

Lawson Road

Norwich

NR3 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General duties

To maintain patient confidentiality and abide by Information Governance Standards at all times.

To maintain a healthy and safe environment for all patients, staff and visitors and demonstrate awareness of risk management and infection prevention and control.

To participate in agreed programmes of care ensuring that all care given is clearly and accurately documented in line within standards and seeking support from senior staff as necessary.

Following training and assessment of competence to educate the patient on how to self-manage lymphoedema.

To teach the patient on the cornerstones of lymphoedema management, including skin care, exercise, fitting of compression hosiery and self-lymphatic drainage. Record limb volumes.

To manage your workload/tasks as designated by the registered clinician leading the team.

To actively participate in clinical audit.

To ensure the maintenance of confidentiality including accurate and timely records.

To liaise with and provide relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team, both internally and externally.

To monitor stock levels and order products as required.

To have an awareness of costs of supplies and clinic budget.

With direction/supervision from Lymphoedema Practitioner, following a care plan once competencies completed, perform higher level of skills:

1) MLLB (Multi Layer Lymphoedema Bandaging)

2) Kinesio Tape

3) Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy

4) Knowledge of Cellulitis and its management

5) To understand contra-indications in Lymphoedema management, to be aware of red flags and when to raise concerns with a Lymphoedema Practitioner.

6) To understand how Lymphoedema management can be modified in Palliative Care.

7) Under direction of the Lymphoedema Practitioner and following the care plan, fit compression garments in the patients home/Care Home following the Lone worker Policy.

To adhere to Teesside Hospice policies, procedures, guidelines and standards at all times and to promote these to others.

Adopt the role of link worker / link practitioner as required by the hospice management team.

Attend and participate in an annual appraisal and regular reviews of performance and objectives, identifying gaps in knowledge/skills and developing a plan to enhance service and self-development.

To encourage and promote the philosophy of Teesside Hospice and present a good public image, to co-operate with all staff in maintaining good relationships with outside agencies in order to uphold the charitys image and to win increased support for its work.

To be able to communicate effectively with all members of the team and to develop excellent relationships with community teams as appropriate to the role.

To participate in mandatory Clinical supervision or reflective practice as necessary as directed by the clinical leader.

To attend staff meetings and participate in other meetings as appropriate.

To undertake risk assessment and management to ensure that staff, families, and visitors are safe.

To be aware of the adult and child protection procedures and policy within Teesside Hospice, to attend all safeguarding training and to adhere to the Local Safeguarding Procedures at all times.

To participate in the induction of new staff to the department and wider hospice as necessary.

To support student nurses during their placement at Teesside Hospice and work alongside them as directed by the registered nurse.

To be able to carry out effective complaint, accident and incident reporting.

To play an active part in the Clinical Governance framework within the hospice.

To be aware of the Infection Prevention and Control policies and work in accordance with IPC procedures at all times.

To be aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the Hospice and adopt a flexible and pro-active approach to work.

To undertake administration changes in accordance with hospice policy

To ensure that your behaviour upholds the values of the hospice and strive to support the vision and mission of Teesside at all times.

Education & Training

Attend all mandatory training courses i.e. Resuscitation, Moving and Handling, and Health and Safety training.

Access THCF in-house training programme to further develop your knowledge.

Attend and complete relevant Lymphoedema Training, including Lymphoedema Theory and Practice.

Attend and complete clinical skills training relevant to Lymphoedema and chronic illness.

Maintain own Portfolio, and complete core competencies.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Team working skills.
• Good listening and excellent interpersonal skills/communication skills.
• An ability to manage challenging situations.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum level NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.
• A good standard of general education.

Personal Attributes Key skills

Essential

• Self-awareness and an ability to recognize stress and use coping mechanisms.
• Flexible, approachable and trustworthy.
• Commitment and interest in learning and personal development
• Commitment and interest in developing knowledge / skill in Lymphoedema and its management

Experience

Essential

• An understanding of what a person-centred approach.
• Some experience of working with patients with life limiting illness or end of life care.
• Understanding of and adherence to patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Understanding of safeguarding and preventing patients from abuse.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control.

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

Teesside Hospice

Address

5 Northgate Road

Linthorpe

Middlesbrough

TS5 5NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Face-to-face, patient focused care
• Basic IT knowledge and experience including carrying out basic internet navigation
• Experience of data entry or diary use
• Basic knowledge of and experience of using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• Confident and welcoming demeanour with a compassionate and caring attitude in all situations
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to organise and maintain office space
• Ability to cope with a busy and fast paced working environment
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent IT skills
• Strong team player
• Smart appearance
• Exercise tact and discretion at all times
• Demonstrate initiative to handle any unforeseen events during a shift
• Demonstrate flexibility towards new working practices and towards working hours

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of working within the NHS or primary care, in administrative roles
• Call handling 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

Primary Care Careers

Address

23 The Square Martlesham Heath

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP5 3SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply please click on 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

Person Specification

Qualifications/experience

Essential

• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, policies and client social needs developed through diploma level training and practical experience.
• Experience working in a social care, health, or community setting
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, hospital discharge pathways, and safeguarding policies.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local authority funding processes, Continuing Healthcare (CHC), and community support services.
• Knowledge of local resources, voluntary sector services, and community networks.

knowledge and skills

Essential

• An understanding of and commitment to strength-based practice
• Understanding of people affected by dementia and other cognitive impairments
• Good written and IT literacy for case management systems and report writing
• Ability to work under pressure, manage a caseload, and prioritise effectively

Desirable

• Previous experience in hospital discharge or social care community 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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals.

Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with a valid registration

Desirable

• Foundations in critical care or equivalent.
• NoECCN Step competences 1 & 2 completed or equivalent.
• Further relevant post registration development to postgraduate diploma equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Student nurse in the NHS
• General nursing in the NHS or equivalent.
• Continuing professional development with portfolio
• NMC code of professional conduct.
• Equality legislation and best practice.

Desirable

• ITU/HDU Nursing experience
• Mentor to pre-registration nursing students.
• Budgetary awareness.
• Critical care

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, without close supervision
• Project development skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Desirable

• IT skills.
• Immediate Life Support (ILS)
• Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)

Other Requirements

Essential

• Motivation.
• Enthusiasm
• Willing to develop by expansion of the role.
• Flexible approach to working patterns.

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 Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a consultant working for the HICTOP team, you will have responsibility for the provision of safe and effective care and treatment. You will share the vision of integrated and multi-disciplinary working and actively engage in the development of the service through research and support.

The post holder would be expected to be approved as a Responsible Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures.

The ability to commute within the Trusts geographical area with access to the appropriate means of transport is essential.

Please read our attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on our exciting role available.

Person Specification

OTHER

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications.

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

ACADEMIC SKILLS AND LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
• Ability to work in and lead team.
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients.

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Townend Court

298 Cottingham Road

Hull

HU6 8QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a consultant working for the HICTOP team, you will have responsibility for the provision of safe and effective care and treatment. You will share the vision of integrated and multi-disciplinary working and actively engage in the development of the service through research and support.

The post holder would be expected to be approved as a Responsible Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures.

The ability to commute within the Trusts geographical area with access to the appropriate means of transport is essential.

Please read our attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on our exciting role available.

Person Specification

OTHER

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications.

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

ACADEMIC SKILLS AND LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
• Ability to work in and lead team.
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients.

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Townend Court

298 Cottingham Road

Hull

HU6 8QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Qualified Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Substantial post registration experience

Desirable

• BSC (hons) in Community Health Nursing (District) or equivalent
• Nurse prescribing (or willingness to undertake training)
• Comprehensive understanding of Health Care services
• Knowledge and understanding in frailty and long-term condition management
• Nursing Mentor
• Team management skills
• Undergone training in frailty and long-term condition management

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• A broad range of clinical skills including complex and specialist skills.
• To communicate complex information
• Maintain timely and accurate written records
• Prioritise workload, demonstrating appropriate delegation
• Holistic client assessment using specialist knowledge across a wide range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge.
• Ability to make sound clinical judgements and decisions in response to complex or crisis situations
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Ability to manage a caseload
• Mentorship Module
• Experience of clinical leadership
• I.T. knowledge/experience
• Awareness of budget management skills
• Good understanding of clinical governance

Desirable

• Awareness of local and government agendas
• Experience working in acute care (secondary Care and community care

Specific Skills

Essential

• Assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care of the unwell adult
• Knowledge of principles of Research and Audit.
• Negotiating skills
• Health and Safety/Risk Assessments
• Current driving licence and access to transport
• Acute care nursing skills
• Ability to assess, prioritise and co-ordinate care for people with complex needs
• Teaching and presentation skills

Desirable

• Cannulation and IV administration
• Palliative Care Nursing 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.

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ3 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid state registration with Health Professions Council
• Proven post-graduate experience
• Evidence of ability to make decisions under pressure and in stressful situations
• Moving and handling protocols and procedures to include provision of hoists and specialist slings
• Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or OT students
• Highly developed communication skills to include negotiation andexperience of communicating sensitive information e.g. unfavourable assessment outcome

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid state registration with Health Professions Council
• CPD portfolio and evidence of recent post-graduate learning relevant to area of clinical practice
• Experience within the NHS including experience working in a variety of roles, for example orthopaedics, elderly care and musculoskeletal conditions
• Experience in the NHS working in a community setting

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Proven post-graduate experience
• Wheelchair Accreditation
• Pressure care knowledge and prescription of suitable equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and social care
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks for Older People, specifically aspects referring to Stroke, Falls and Intermediate Care.
• Student Placement Educators Course
• Evidence of ability to make decisions under pressure and in stressful situations
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and without direct supervision and make autonomous decisions
• Evidence of ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of specialised disability equipment
• Therapeutic and manual handling skills
• Detailed understanding of roles of multidisciplinary team members/health and social care agencies
• Understanding of clinical governance issues
• IT skills

Desirable

• Clinical leadership skills
• Recruitment and selection training
• Appraisals and supervision training
• Experience of clinical audit.

Specific Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of vulnerable adults protocols and procedures
• Moving and handling protocols and procedures to include provision of hoists and specialist slings
• Risk assessment and management of falls
• Chronic disease conditions
• Orthopaedics
• Neurological conditions
• Elderly care / rehabilitation to include multi-pathology and dementia
• Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or OT students

Desirable

• Experience of using standardised assessments, including specialist cognitive assessments
• Crisis intervention/acute medicine/vital signs/ taking baseline observations.
• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills and proven ability to carry out fast track assessments
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Mental Health conditions
• Community rehabilitation
• Experience of the promotion of inter-agency working.
• Experience of initiating change in the workplace
• Experience of seating and postural management

Requirements due to work environment and / or conditions

Essential

• Highly developed communication skills to include negotiation and experience of communicating sensitive information e.g. unfavourable assessment outcomes
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality.

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Union House

Union Street

Torquay

TQ1 3YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Diploma/degree in physiotherapyState registration currentHCPC certificate

Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal,neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly

Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings

Carry out assessments and treatments of people with severe physical, cognitive, behavioural and sensory impairment and poor mobility with frequent intense physical effort daily e.g. handling of heavy body parts. This may include several short periods of static postures kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending and stretching daily.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy State registration - current HCPC certificate
• Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field

Desirable

• Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
• Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers
• Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
• Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings

Desirable

• Experience of primary care rehabilitation
• Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process

Specific Skills

Essential

• An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care

Requirements due to work environment/conditions

Essential

• Ability to maintain judgement under pressure
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Presentation skills
• Ability to contribute to weekend/evening working rosters
• Ability to work alone assessing and managing risk. Clinical workload involves daily/weekly/monthly domiciliary visits with telephone support from the physiotherapy lead if required, and lone working during the out of hours service
• Ability to be mobile in the South Devon area to complete community visits and attend meetings

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ3 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Previous catering experience
• Experience of dealing with the public
• Experience of working in a health care setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital environment

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Basic IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ladywell Building

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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