Job summary

Fixed Term - 9 Months (Maternity Cover). Working 35 hours per week on a 3 week rota. Shifts of 7am-3pm working 2 weekends out of 3.

To promote and provide a high standard of cleanliness on our hospital wards, clinical areas and other trust premises

To provide a quality catering service in house

Main duties of the job

Vacuum/sweep, mop floors

Floor buffing

Shampoo carpets with extraction machines

Low/high damp dusting

Clean inside windows, frames and sills

Clean furniture and fittings, mirrors etc, to include moving of furniture and equipment as required to enable efficient cleaning

Assist in induction of new staff

Routine cleaning and basic maintenance of cleaning equipment

Attend all Mandatory training sessions

Order weekly stores and put away on delivery

All staff are expected to work to the Trust Values:

Kindness - Kindness and compassion cost nothing, yet accomplish a

great deal.

Respect - We are respectful to everyone and are open, honest and fair

- respect behaviours.

Ambition- We set goals to achieve the best for our patients, teams,

organisations and our partners.

Collaboration- We are stronger and better working together with and

for our patients.

Works as part of a team maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on hospital wards, clinical areas and other Trust premises.

Serves meals to Patients on Hospital wards

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8070555-A

Job locations

Brampton War Memorial Hospital

Tree Road

Brampton

CA8 1TX

United Kingdom

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.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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.

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 a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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 problem

*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

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. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP 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. 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 a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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 problem *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

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties
• Flexible approach to work

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Smart, clean appearance
• High personal standards
• Be able to work shifts

Other Requirements

Essential

• Support equality and value diversity (Level 2)

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services Food Hygiene Level 2 Knowledge Essential Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures Basic Literacy and Numeracy Skills & Aptitudes Essential Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties Flexible approach to work Personal Circumstances Essential Smart, clean appearance High personal standards Be able to work shifts Other Requirements Essential Support equality and value diversity (Level 2)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brampton War Memorial Hospital

Tree Road

Brampton

CA8 1TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brampton War Memorial Hospital

Tree Road

Brampton

CA8 1TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Catering Supervisor to work in the busy and friendly catering team at Penrith Hospital.

The working hours are between 7.30am and 6.30pm working shifts Monday to Sunday

We are looking for someone with exceptional customer service, who will work as part of a small team, providing and maintaining an efficient catering service, as the Supervisor you would be responsible for ensuring the service runs smoothly from devising the menu to ordering the food.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of the job include:

• Responsible for the day to day operation of the Catering Service within a caf & Ward
• Prepare food and work with Community Catering Manager to devise menus.
• Ensure food and hygiene standards are met ensuring adherance to all Food Safety Regulations and Legislation.
• Following HACCP and COSHH
• Reporting faults and hazards to the appropriate person.
• Keeping records for traceability.
• Train staff and ensuring mandatory training is complete.
• Dealing with any issues arising within the catering department.
• Cashing up at the end of the day.
• Ordering food and work with the Community Catering Manager to devise menu's
• Stock management and ordering of stock from approved suppliers
• Dealing Sickness, Rotas & Wages

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-7941420-D

Job locations

Penrith Hospital

Bridge Lane

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

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.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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

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 a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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

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. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP 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 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 a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a Catering Supervisory role
• Menu Planning
• Cash Handling
• Food ordering
• Stock management

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Supervisory Qualification (ILM 3 level 3) or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Maths and English qualifications
• Level 3 Qualification in Food/Cooking

Desirable

• Level 3 Food Safety
• IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Food Safety Regulations
• Equality issues

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good customer service skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Able to deal with complaints or queries

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in a Catering Supervisory role Menu Planning Cash Handling Food ordering Stock management Desirable NHS Experience Qualifications Essential Supervisory Qualification (ILM 3 level 3) or equivalent Level 2 Food Hygiene Maths and English qualifications Level 3 Qualification in Food/Cooking Desirable Level 3 Food Safety IT skills Knowledge Essential Food Safety Regulations Equality issues Skills & Aptitudes Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task Good customer service skills Personal Circumstances Essential Flexibility in working hours. Ability to work alone or as part of a team Able to deal with complaints or queries

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penrith Hospital

Bridge Lane

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penrith Hospital

Bridge Lane

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Hours 30 hours/week

North, Carlisle, Eden and surrounding areas.

The role of the Community Paediatric Audiology Department is to provide the school entry hearing screen for all eligible children and to provide a comprehensive hearing assessment service to any child from 0-19 years about whom there may be concerns regarding hearing.

The post holder (s) takes responsibility for the testing of hearing capabilities of children in schools, mainly in Carlisle/Penrith/Eden and surrounding areas. The post holder has a designated caseload of schools and is responsible for the hearing screening testing of all children with consent to be hearing screened in those schools. The post holder tests, records results and monitors outcomes and is also responsible for the appropriate onward referral of these children as and when required depending on test outcomes and following local protocols.

The post holder is required to organise the School Age Hearing Clinics and during these clinics is required to perform more complex tests to determine hearing threshold following national protocol. The post holder is required to assist the Community Paediatric Audiologist in testing pre-school age children using a full range of behavioural audiological assessment procedures following national protocols and recommended procedures.

The post holder is the first point of contact for parents / guardians and other professionals regarding aspects of their work.

Main duties of the job

To communicate daily, and work closely with, the Paediatric Audiologist.

To communicate daily with schools, school nursing staff, health visitors, ENT department staff and specialist teachers within the Education department, communicating complex factual information on test procedures, results and outcomes.

To communicate complex and sensitive information to parents/carers on a daily basis using tact, sensitivity, persuasion and reassurance.

To work closely on an individual basis with school age children of all ages in schools, using tact, sensitivity, persuasion and tact.

To work closely with pre-school children and their parents in clinic situations.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8233978

Job locations

Hilltop Heights

London Rd

Carlisle

CA1 2NS

United Kingdom

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.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

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 ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

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 followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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.

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. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: 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 ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. 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 followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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

• oNVQ 3 Childcare/Business Admin/NNEB/CACHE diploma in Childcare or equivalent

Knowledge & experience

Essential

• Experience of working with young children/babies
• Previous NHS working structures
• IT skills - data handling skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Audiology services
• Experience of working in the clinical environment of the NHS

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to relate to and interact with children
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence in interpersonal relationships with the ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work without direct supervision

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel throughout Cumbria and elsewhere to represent the Directorate independently of public transport
• Equality and Diversity
• Promote equality and value diversity (KSF Level 3)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oNVQ 3 Childcare/Business Admin/NNEB/CACHE diploma in Childcare or equivalent Knowledge & experience Essential Experience of working with young children/babies Previous NHS working structures IT skills - data handling skills Desirable Knowledge of Audiology services Experience of working in the clinical environment of the NHS Skills & Aptitudes Essential Able to relate to and interact with children Excellent verbal and written communication skills Confidence in interpersonal relationships with the ability to work in multi-professional teams Planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines Ability to work without direct supervision Other requirements Essential Ability to travel throughout Cumbria and elsewhere to represent the Directorate independently of public transport Equality and Diversity Promote equality and value diversity (KSF Level 3)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hilltop Heights

London Rd

Carlisle

CA1 2NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hilltop Heights

London Rd

Carlisle

CA1 2NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band 5 Staff nurse 37.5 hours per week temporary post

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic nurse to join our team on Willow B ward. Willow B is a renal ward, specialising in looking after renal/haematology and medical patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to come and join our area and ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care.

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

Main duties of the job

Willow B is a small renal/haematology ward based at the Cumberland Infirmary. Patients are admitted directly through the nephrology or haematology service. Patients are also identified from the medical admissions unit as well as step down patients from ITU/HDU. General medical patients are admitted via the medical admissions unit dependent on bed capacity. Ward staff provide outpatient facilities, both emergency treatment and as part of ongoing reviews, and an outreach service to other wards when required for renal patients needs.

You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for renal, haematology and acute medical patients without supervision.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. Were responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high quality care every time.

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.

We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8044160-A

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

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.

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.

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. 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 active registration

Desirable

• Mentorship

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Student nurse or general nursing in the NHS or equivalent
• Continuing professional development with portfolio
• Implications of clinical governance.
• NMC code of professional conduct

Desirable

• Renal or haematology experience
• Budgetary experience
• Student support

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

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

Other requirements

Essential

• Willing to develop by expansion of the role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse with active registration Desirable Mentorship Knowledge and Experience Essential Student nurse or general nursing in the NHS or equivalent Continuing professional development with portfolio Implications of clinical governance. NMC code of professional conduct Desirable Renal or haematology experience Budgetary experience Student support Skills and aptitudes Essential Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision Developed communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to act as mentor. Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Other requirements Essential Willing to develop by expansion of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

An opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Department at West Cumberland Hospital for 2 full time Apprentice Assistant Practitioner roles.

This is a training post and the successful applicant will be offered the post subject to being accepted onto the University of Cumbria Assistant Practitioner Radiography course starting January 2027. The post will start at band 3 rising to band 4 upon successful completion of the course.

The successful applicant must have healthcare experience and an awareness of the role of an Assistant Practitioner within Radiology.

The Directorate of Radiology for North Cumbria Hospitals comprises general radiography, conventional and interventional fluoroscopy, dental, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and DXA facilities. The directorate undertakes over 230,000 examinations per annum. Referrals for radiological opinion come from a wide range of specialties encountered within an acute district general hospital including 24 hour emergencies and primary care. The establishment includes consultant radiologists, radiographers up to band 8, nurses, admin & clerical, porters and radiology support staff. The directorate of radiology is part of the Clinical Support and Cancer Services Business Unit. The Directorate also has responsibility for Breast Imaging and Medical Illustration Services.

Main duties of the job

This is a training position for a person with experience as a healthcare assistant to undertake study at the University of Cumbria while undertaking practical work. Upon successful completion of the course the candidate will be qualified as a Radiography Assistant Practitioner. The role of Assistant Practitioner is outlined below.

• Within your Scope of Radiographic Practice support the delivery of a Radiology service as a practising member of the multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with the standards of conduct, performance and ethics as set down by the Health Professions Council.
• Plan and manage workload against specific Radiology protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Make the care and well being of patients and their carer or relative the emphasis of your daily duties, ensuring the safety, care and welfare of each patient throughout their examination, understanding and complying with all departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Use negotiation and persuasion to achieve desired examinations, adapting technique when required; reassure patients prior to examinations, explain imaging procedures to gain understanding and cooperation and achieve the desired result.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8227095

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

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.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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.

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 a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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

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. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP 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. 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 a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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

• Maths and English (functional skills) or GCSE at grade C/4 or above or equivalent

Desirable

• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualifications
• Level 4 study experience
• Care Certificate or working towards.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of caring directly for patients, relatives and carers
• oExperience working with in a multidisciplinary team
• oExperience in healthcare.

Desirable

• Use of a computer.
• PACS/CRIS
• Experience of working in radiology department.

Knowledge

Essential

• oInfection control.
• oKnowledge of pathology, anatomy and physiology.
• oEquality legislation and best practice.
• oInformation and governance.

Desirable

• oMicrosoft Office.
• oManaging complaints & incidents.
• oDealing with challenging behaviour.
• oMedicines management
• oRadiation protection

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• oGood organisational skills.
• oProblem solving skills.
• oDecision making skills.
• oAble to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• oAdvanced communication skills.
• oGood interpersonal skills.
• oAbility to motivate self and others.
• oAbility to empathise.
• oDexterity and Fine motor skills

Personal attributes

Essential

• oTeam member.
• oMeticulous.
• oWilling to accept responsibility

Other requirements

Essential

• oTrust approval for scope of practice.
• oAble to travel independently between sites

Desirable

• oDriving licence.
• oWilling to work at other Trust sites.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Maths and English (functional skills) or GCSE at grade C/4 or above or equivalent Desirable Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent. Level 3 qualifications Level 4 study experience Care Certificate or working towards. Experience Essential oExperience of caring directly for patients, relatives and carers oExperience working with in a multidisciplinary team oExperience in healthcare. Desirable Use of a computer. PACS/CRIS Experience of working in radiology department. Knowledge Essential oInfection control. oKnowledge of pathology, anatomy and physiology. oEquality legislation and best practice. oInformation and governance. Desirable oMicrosoft Office. oManaging complaints & incidents. oDealing with challenging behaviour. oMedicines management oRadiation protection Skills and aptitudes Essential oGood organisational skills. oProblem solving skills. oDecision making skills. oAble to prioritise work to meet deadlines. oAdvanced communication skills. oGood interpersonal skills. oAbility to motivate self and others. oAbility to empathise. oDexterity and Fine motor skills Personal attributes Essential oTeam member. oMeticulous. oWilling to accept responsibility Other requirements Essential oTrust approval for scope of practice. oAble to travel independently between sites Desirable oDriving licence. oWilling to work at other Trust sites.

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).

Additional information 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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a Locum Consultant Rhinologist to join our dynamic ENT department for a 12-month fixed-term post. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee and develop the Rhinology service while contributing to a broader general ENT workload.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting elective recovery, and shaping innovative service pathways across North Cumbria.

This role offers the chance to:

• Oversee a subspecialty service within a collaborative department
• Influence service transformation and pathway redesign
• Work across integrated hospital and community settings
• Contribute to education, training, and clinical leadership

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a comprehensive ENT service, including Rhinology and general ENT care.
• Undertake outpatient clinics, elective and emergency surgery, and patient management.
• Participate in the Consultant on-call rota (1 in 6).
• Provide clinical advice and support to junior staff, GPs, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead and contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement.
• Support teaching, supervision, and training of junior doctors and students.
• Engage in service development, business planning, and innovation initiatives

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8106942-A

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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.

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. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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.

vailability

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP 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. 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. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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. vailability

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
• Proof of competency in emergency and elective index cases

Desirable

• Advanced Training in specialist aspects of Otorhinolaryngology
• Other relevant postgraduate qualification
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT relevant CESR or European Community Rights

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• High level of clinical experience and competence in Otorhinolaryngology
• Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Otorhinolaryngology or evidence of equivalent competency.
• A special interest to complement that of the existing post holders
• A commitment to, and experience of teaching
• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• An interest in developing links with Primary Care
• Experience of working in a District General hospital
• Advanced fellowship (or equivalent) in subspeciality

Management & Organisation skills

Essential

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of their chosen subspecialty service.
• Ability to work flexible and as part of the team
• Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload

Desirable

• Experience of audit management
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
• Understanding of training pathway in Otorhinolaryngology including use of ISCP

Desirable

• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
• Teaching of non medical health professionals.
• Educational Qualification

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

Essential

• Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
• Previous publication sin clinical research relevant to the post.
• Governance and audit lead in previous roles and/or able to demonstrate this.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Peer reviewed funding, principle investigator role.

Communication skills and abilities

Essential

• Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
• Approachable and effective multi disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
• Good person and interpersonal skills
• Positive approach to lessons learnt
• Confident approach without being arrogant

Desirable

• IT Skills
• Experience with patient group communication and lectures
• Experience with advice and guidance to GPs and to community optometrists.

Continued Professional / Personal Development

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
• Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
• Participation in appropriate peer review processes.

Desirable

• Presented at conferences representing the organisation

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential MBBS Full Registration with the General Medical Council. Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent Proof of competency in emergency and elective index cases Desirable Advanced Training in specialist aspects of Otorhinolaryngology Other relevant postgraduate qualification Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT relevant CESR or European Community Rights Experience & Knowledge Essential High level of clinical experience and competence in Otorhinolaryngology Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Otorhinolaryngology or evidence of equivalent competency. A special interest to complement that of the existing post holders A commitment to, and experience of teaching Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Desirable An interest in developing links with Primary Care Experience of working in a District General hospital Advanced fellowship (or equivalent) in subspeciality Management & Organisation skills Essential Ability to work independently Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of their chosen subspecialty service. Ability to work flexible and as part of the team Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload Desirable Experience of audit management Knowledge of NICE guidelines Teaching Essential Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. Understanding of training pathway in Otorhinolaryngology including use of ISCP Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Teaching of non medical health professionals. Educational Qualification Research, Audit and Clinical Governance Essential Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit. Previous publication sin clinical research relevant to the post. Governance and audit lead in previous roles and/or able to demonstrate this. Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research Peer reviewed funding, principle investigator role. Communication skills and abilities Essential Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs Approachable and effective multi disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills Good person and interpersonal skills Positive approach to lessons learnt Confident approach without being arrogant Desirable IT Skills Experience with patient group communication and lectures Experience with advice and guidance to GPs and to community optometrists. Continued Professional / Personal Development Essential Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning. Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance. Participation in appropriate peer review processes. Desirable Presented at conferences representing the organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

TO GO HIDDEN -

Band 5 Staff Nurse, ITU, Cumberland infirmary, Carlisle - 36hours fixed term available,

We are seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our team on the Intensive Care Unit at the Cumberland Infirmary.

Main duties of the job

Our busy 9 bedded unit provides adult intensive care, high dependency care and post anaesthetic care for elective and emergency patients across a range of medical and surgical specialities including, Renal, Cardiology, Orthopaedic, Multi-trauma, Facial-maxillary, Gastroenterology, Vascular, Neurological and Obstetric patients; Organ donation and retrieval service; Stabilisation and transfer of adult patients requiring more specialised intensive care e.g. neurological trauma, burns, spinal injuries, cardiac and hepatic disease.

Stabilisation and delivery of intensive care and or high dependency care for paediatric patients. Preparation and assistance in transfer of paediatrics to specialised paediatric unit if clinically indicated.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8238791

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

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.

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.

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. 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 current 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

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)

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.
• Student support.
• Budgetary awareness
• Critical care

Other requirements

Essential

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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse with current 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 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) 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. Student support. Budgetary awareness Critical care 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).

Additional information 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

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Housekeeper (Maternity Cover June 26-March 27

Ward 3 is a 16 bedded stroke rehabilitation ward.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic housekeeper who wants to work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team striving to deliver high standards of care. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and gain valuable experience within our departments.

Previous experience as a housekeeper is not essential as in-house training will be provided to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the demands of this role.

Main duties of the job

Work under supervision of the Ward Manager/Registered Nurse as part of the ward team to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Serve patient meals and hot and cold beverages at the scheduled times, adhering to food hygiene regulations. Assist with feeding patients as deemed appropriate by qualified nursing staff.

Monitor and maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene standards of ward kitchen (including fridge and microwave) and treatment/stock/staff rooms, ensuring all equipment/utensils and surfaces are clean at all times, eg discarding out of date food, stock rotation.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-7894297-C

Job locations

ward 3 WCH

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

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.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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.

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 a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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

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. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP 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. 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 a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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

• Good standard of general education
• Food safety/hygiene certificate

Desirable

• NVQ 1 in hotel services/food service or equivalent or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a customer service/caring environment

Desirable

• Experience of housekeeping/domestic duties
• Acute hospital work
• Health care work.

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic food hygiene
• Infection prevention

Desirable

• Knowledge of cleaning/COSHH
• Knowledge of systems and processes, eg manual handling, fire safety

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
• Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances, eg death, bereavement, safeguarding issues
• Able to use initiative appropriately.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliable
• Good time keeper
• Non-judgemental
• Empathetic and caring approach
• Ability to respond to changing requirements
• Ability to respond to sensitive situations

Desirable

• IT Skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Adaptable.
• Flexible approach to work patterns

Desirable

• Enthusiasm

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education Food safety/hygiene certificate Desirable NVQ 1 in hotel services/food service or equivalent or equivalent experience Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a customer service/caring environment Desirable Experience of housekeeping/domestic duties Acute hospital work Health care work. Knowledge Essential Basic food hygiene Infection prevention Desirable Knowledge of cleaning/COSHH Knowledge of systems and processes, eg manual handling, fire safety Skills Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal. Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines. Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances, eg death, bereavement, safeguarding issues Able to use initiative appropriately. Attention to detail. Reliable Good time keeper Non-judgemental Empathetic and caring approach Ability to respond to changing requirements Ability to respond to sensitive situations Desirable IT Skills Personal Circumstances Essential Adaptable. Flexible approach to work patterns Desirable Enthusiasm

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ward 3 WCH

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ward 3 WCH

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Domestic Assistant (WCH) - 19.68 hours per week - working on rota 5 days on, 3 days off. Shifts are 4:30pm - 9pm.

To promote and provide a high standard of cleanliness on our hospital wards, clinical areas and other trust premises

To provide a quality catering service in house

Main duties of the job

Vacuum/sweep, mop floors

Floor buffing

Shampoo carpets with extraction machines

Low/high damp dusting

Clean inside windows, frames and sills

Clean furniture and fittings, mirrors etc, to include moving of furniture and equipment as required to enable efficient cleaning

Assist in induction of new staff

Routine cleaning and basic maintenance of cleaning equipment

Attend all Mandatory training sessions

Order weekly stores and put away on delivery

All staff are expected to work to the Trust Values:

Kindness - Kindness and compassion cost nothing, yet accomplish a

great deal.

Respect - We are respective to everyone and are open, honest and fair

- respect behaviours.

Ambition- We set goals to achieve the best for our patients, teams,

organisations and our partners.

Collaboration- We are stronger and better working together with and

for our patients.

Works as part of a team maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on hospital wards, clinical areas and other Trust premises.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8218704

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

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.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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

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 a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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

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. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP 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 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 a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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

• NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent
• BICSc certification or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• Work in a hospital environment
• Work in a domestic role

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work alone and in a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures
• Equality issues
• Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties
• Flexible approach to work

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Enthusiasm
• Willing to learn
• Smart, clean appearance
• High personal standards
• Be able to work shifts

Other

Essential

• Flexibility in shift patterns
• Support equality and value diversity

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent BICSc certification or equivalent Desirable NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures Basic Literacy and Numeracy Desirable Work in a hospital environment Work in a domestic role Skills and Aptitudes Essential Good communication skills Able to work alone and in a team Ability to use own initiative Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures Equality issues Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties Flexible approach to work Personal Circumstances Essential Enthusiasm Willing to learn Smart, clean appearance High personal standards Be able to work shifts Other Essential Flexibility in shift patterns Support equality and value diversity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

Facilities Domestic Assistant - B2 - 20 Hours per week Monday to Friday 3:30pm-7:30pm - Workington Hospital

Undertake a range of cleaning & catering duties within the Workington Hospital

Maintaining a high cleanliness standard across the trust, to meet the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025

Full training will be provided, and main duties will be to keep clinical areas, offices and public areas clean and tidy as well as providing patients with meals.

Main duties of the job

Domestic:

• Collect linen stores as required.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
• Vacuum carpets, ensuring cleanliness.
• Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings and at high and low levels.
• Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
• Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
• Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
• Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
• Clean equipment after use.
• Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
• Undertake second cleaning of bodily fluids as required
• Guard against the potential risk associated with needle stick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
• Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
• Make beds as requested.
• Ensure attendance at appropriate training.

Catering:

• To ensure, in conjunction with Nursing staff, that patient are provided with appropriate meals
• To ensure, that patient meals are served in a presentable and timely manner and that appropriate cutlery and condiments are supplied
• To ensure that all meal tables and eating areas are suitably prepared for meal times and to make sure they are wiped clean at the end of each meal
• Probe, record temperature of food and serve
• Record waste levels at the end of service

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8222024

Job locations

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

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.

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 ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

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.

Important Information

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.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

• Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,email[email protected]or complete theonline form on the Unlock website

Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be

Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 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: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

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. 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 ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. 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. Important Information 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. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected] Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,email[email protected]or complete theonline form on the Unlock website Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 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: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent
• BICSc certification or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures.
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• Work in a hospital environment
• Work in a domestic role

Skills & Appitudes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work alone and in a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures
• Equality issues
• Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties
• Flexible approach to work

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Enthusiasm
• Willing to learn
• Smart, clean appearance
• High personal standards
• Be able to work shifts

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility in shift patterns
• Support equality and value diversity

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent BICSc certification or equivalent Desirable NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services Food Hygiene Level 2 Knowledge Essential Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures. Basic Literacy and Numeracy Desirable Work in a hospital environment Work in a domestic role Skills & Appitudes Essential Good communication skills Able to work alone and in a team Ability to use own initiative Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures Equality issues Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties Flexible approach to work Personal Circumstances Essential Enthusiasm Willing to learn Smart, clean appearance High personal standards Be able to work shifts Other Requirements Essential Flexibility in shift patterns Support equality and value diversity

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).

Additional information 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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Domestic Assistant (WCH) - 37.18 hours per week - working on rota 5 days on, 3 days off. Shift time of 6:30am - 3:30pm

To promote and provide a high standard of cleanliness on our hospital wards, clinical areas and other trust premises

Main duties of the job

Vacuum/sweep, mop floors

Floor buffing

Shampoo carpets with extraction machines

Low/high damp dusting

Clean inside windows, frames and sills

Clean furniture and fittings, mirrors etc, to include moving of furniture and equipment as required to enable efficient cleaning

Assist in induction of new staff

Routine cleaning and basic maintenance of cleaning equipment

Attend all Mandatory training sessions

Order weekly stores and put away on delivery

All staff are expected to work to the Trust Values:

Kindness - Kindness and compassion cost nothing, yet accomplish a

great deal.

Respect - We are respective to everyone and are open, honest and fair

- respect behaviours.

Ambition- We set goals to achieve the best for our patients, teams,

organisations and our partners.

Collaboration- We are stronger and better working together with and

for our patients.

Works as part of a team maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on hospital wards, clinical areas and other Trust premises.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8239268

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

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.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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.

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 a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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

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. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP 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. 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 a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a 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

• NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent
• BICSc certification or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• Work in a hospital environment
• Work in a domestic role

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work alone and in a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures
• Equality issues
• Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties
• Flexible approach to work

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Enthusiasm
• Willing to learn
• Smart, clean appearance
• High personal standards
• Be able to work shifts

Other

Essential

• Flexibility in shift patterns
• Support equality and value diversity

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent BICSc certification or equivalent Desirable NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures Basic Literacy and Numeracy Desirable Work in a hospital environment Work in a domestic role Skills and Aptitudes Essential Good communication skills Able to work alone and in a team Ability to use own initiative Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures Equality issues Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties Flexible approach to work Personal Circumstances Essential Enthusiasm Willing to learn Smart, clean appearance High personal standards Be able to work shifts Other Essential Flexibility in shift patterns Support equality and value diversity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Morgan House.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1998. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities with the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering service and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP83174C65

Job locations

Stoke on Trent

ST11 9JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experiencedSupport Workerto join our team working atCygnet Morgan House.

Youll be working40 hours a week, day shifts includingalternativeweekends,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Morgan House.

Morgan House is a 5 bed, independent living residential home. A support home that offers a safe and comfortable environment that helps residents to meet personal goals and to fulfil their lives.

You are

• Driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• Experienced for 1 year plus in a support setting working with learning disabilities
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Caring and understanding with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard all patients
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all< /li>

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary of £13.70 per hour
• Free Parking
• Paid breaks
• Free DBS Check
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Reward Gateway
• Full Paid Training and Induction
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Breaks
• Contributory Pension Scheme

If you are interest in this role apply now!

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

What next?

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

Click the button to apply

What next?

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

Click the button to apply

Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experiencedSupport Workerto join our team working atCygnet Morgan House.Youll be working40 hours a week, day shifts includingalternativeweekends,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Morgan House.Morgan House is a 5 bed, independent living residential home. A support home that offers a safe and comfortable environment that helps residents to meet personal goals and to fulfil their lives.You are Driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives Experienced for 1 year plus in a support setting working with learning disabilities An excellent communicator and a good team player Caring and understanding with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceYour day-to-day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs Report on medical & welfare needs as required Safeguard all patients Maintain a safe, clean environment for all< /li>Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary of £13.70 per hour Free Parking Paid breaks Free DBS Check NHS Blue Light Discount Card Reward Gateway Full Paid Training and Induction Paid Annual Leave Paid Breaks Contributory Pension SchemeIf you are interest in this role apply now!Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to applyWhat next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Stoke on Trent

ST11 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Stoke on Trent

ST11 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are developing an Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) within Great Yarmouth & Waveney, bringing together community stroke pathways into a more coordinated, responsive and patient-centred model of care. As part of the wider left shift ambition, this service will support earlier discharge from hospital and improve outcomes through timely, multidisciplinary rehabilitation in the community. Our Year 1 focus is on building a more responsive and integrated local service, increased MDT capacity and improved continuity of care across the stroke pathway.You will be joining a service at a key point of development, with the opportunity to shape how care is delivered and contribute to a more integrated, forward-thinking model of community stroke rehabilitation.

A seven day service will be developed in the future.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside the other MDT members including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and assistant practitioners your duties will include:

To promote recovery and well-being, supporting families and empowering patients to self-manage and maximise their independence using health coaching techniques and meaningful activity.

To be responsible for delivering Speech and Language Therapy assessments in communication and dysphagia and provide therapy, education and advice to stroke patients, some of which may have complex and/or chronic presentation.

To collaborate with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues and other services to support the stroke pathway.

To assist with teaching and supervision of other team members and students.

To assist evaluation of the Integrated Community Stroke Service and to be actively involved with service development within the speciality and to implement changes in stroke services delivery as required.

To work as part of an integrated Stroke MDT, following evidence based practice. This will include a combination of face-to-face and telerehab sessions, devising therapy programmes carried out by yourself or an assistant practitioner, writing self management plans for patients and signposting to community-based communication and support groups (such as those provided by voluntary organisations).

This role requires you to be competent to a minimum of proficient level on the RCSLT eating, drinking and swallowing competency framework.

About us

ECCH is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to find out more about us visit our website - www.ecch.org. We are a social enterprise and staff owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.At the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

849-OL-109

Job locations

Yare House

Morton Peto Road

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 0LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To adhere to National and local standards and guidelines relating it Professional Practice (CQ3 and HCPC).
• To be aware of and adhere to current legislation and employer procedures relating to the post.
• To demonstrate commitment to personal development and acquisition of further skills and knowledge.
• To keep abreast of research in the field of stroke care.
• To be responsible for managing own time appropriately.
• To be responsible for managing a defined caseload.
• To work closely and effectively with SLTs and other staff across ECCH.
• To supervise work with volunteers and assistants where appropriate.
• To be responsible for student observation.
• To be responsible for assessment, differential diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans, providing appropriate intervention and evaluating the treatment outcomes for each individual patient.
• To review and discharge individual patients.
• To seek second opinions when necessary.
• To make onward referrals when necessary.
• To accept support from designated colleagues.
• To offer advice to clients, carers and significant others about individual patients, and demonstrate practical procedures when appropriate.
• To attend and contribute to staff and team meetings.
• To contribute to local and national audit and quality measures.
• To highlight and request equipment necessary for caseload management.
• To attend multi-disciplinary meetings.

Teaching Training and Clinical Supervision

• Regular access to department supervision system for support.
• Attend in-service training.
• Assists senior speech and language therapists in training of work experience students, volunteers, assistants, carers, SLT students and other professions' students by offering example setting by observation and explanation.

Clinical Advice and Interpretation or Action

• Recognises own professional boundaries and seeks advice and support.
• Provides advice and information on specific clients to health service professionals, and staff working with the client (e.g. social worker).
• Provides information/advice on appropriate clinical matters to clients/carers, assistants and other individual professionals.

Specialist Experience

• On full practice register.
• Supported by experienced staff to develop skills in all areas when support is required.
• Access second opinions.

Complexity

• On-going professional support in all areas when required.
• May work in more than one location.
• Manages own caseload and increased complexity of cases.

Resource Management, Planning and Policy Making

• Manages own time efficiently.
• Responsible and accountable for own clinic equipment.
• Contributes to discussion on service planning and policy as a member of his/her team.

Research, Evaluation and Development

• Keeps professionally up to date in the field of Stroke.
• Ensures own practice is safe and appropriate.
• Evaluates own performance through outcome measures.
• May provide data for others' research.
• Participates in clinical audit activities.

Staff Management and Leadership

• May direct assistants or volunteers.
• To be aware of content of the HR policies and how this applies to their area of responsibility.

All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role.

Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.

Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

Job description Job responsibilities To adhere to National and local standards and guidelines relating it Professional Practice (CQ3 and HCPC).To be aware of and adhere to current legislation and employer procedures relating to the post.To demonstrate commitment to personal development and acquisition of further skills and knowledge.To keep abreast of research in the field of stroke care.To be responsible for managing own time appropriately.To be responsible for managing a defined caseload.To work closely and effectively with SLTs and other staff across ECCH.To supervise work with volunteers and assistants where appropriate.To be responsible for student observation.To be responsible for assessment, differential diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans, providing appropriate intervention and evaluating the treatment outcomes for each individual patient.To review and discharge individual patients.To seek second opinions when necessary.To make onward referrals when necessary.To accept support from designated colleagues.To offer advice to clients, carers and significant others about individual patients, and demonstrate practical procedures when appropriate.To attend and contribute to staff and team meetings.To contribute to local and national audit and quality measures.To highlight and request equipment necessary for caseload management.To attend multi-disciplinary meetings.Teaching Training and Clinical SupervisionRegular access to department supervision system for support.Attend in-service training.Assists senior speech and language therapists in training of work experience students, volunteers, assistants, carers, SLT students and other professions' students by offering example setting by observation and explanation.Clinical Advice and Interpretation or ActionRecognises own professional boundaries and seeks advice and support.Provides advice and information on specific clients to health service professionals, and staff working with the client (e.g. social worker).Provides information/advice on appropriate clinical matters to clients/carers, assistants and other individual professionals.Specialist ExperienceOn full practice register.Supported by experienced staff to develop skills in all areas when support is required.Access second opinions.ComplexityOn-going professional support in all areas when required.May work in more than one location.Manages own caseload and increased complexity of cases.Resource Management, Planning and Policy MakingManages own time efficiently.Responsible and accountable for own clinic equipment.Contributes to discussion on service planning and policy as a member of his/her team.Research, Evaluation and DevelopmentKeeps professionally up to date in the field of Stroke.Ensures own practice is safe and appropriate.Evaluates own performance through outcome measures.May provide data for others' research.Participates in clinical audit activities.Staff Management and LeadershipMay direct assistants or volunteers.To be aware of content of the HR policies and how this applies to their area of responsibility.All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role.Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy
• Registered member of HCPC
• Dysphagia trained

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT
• Member of the British Aphasiology Society (BAS)

Experience

Essential

• Broad and varied clinical experience in the field of Stroke

Desirable

• Experience of working in community stroke rehab
• Experience of using telerehab and therapy apps

Additional Criteria

Essential

• SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
• Dysphagia trained -- completed Foundation level EDS competencies or higher
• Highly developed auditory & perceptual skills for use in all areas of practice
• Ability to identify and describe use of appropriate assessments for all client groups
• Demonstrates a passion for Stroke care
• Keeps abreast of stroke research
• Ability to plan treatment packages for clients with communication difficulties
• Ability to apply band 6 knowledge of clinical issues/developments to clinical practice
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients with communication impairment
• Ability to identify own strengths and needs in relation to post
• Ability to form professional relationships with clients and carers/family
• Ability to work within a team
• Good knowledge of legal requirements/government initiatives which may influence practice
• Awareness of the importance and usefulness of measuring the impact of therapy
• Demonstrates an interest in innovative practice
• Able to work within organisations moving and handling guidelines
• Able to demonstrate good understanding of the principles of managing diversity and the implications of this on good Speech and Language Therapy practice
• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Punctual and reliable
• Able to organise workload and manage time
• Able to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management
• Able to identify when to seek support
• Able to convey complex condition related information clearly to clients and other professionals in written and verbal form
• Friendly and approachable
• Able to appreciate and use good humour appropriately within work
• Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of conditions/needs
• Accepts and follows advice and guidance
• Understands the importance of self-awareness and reflection
• Willing to support colleagues and work collaboratively
• Resilient and has an awareness of the biological and psycho-social influences which may impact on work with clients and may also have an impact on the way the multi-disciplinary team functions
• Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required
• Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours:
• (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together)

Desirable

• Has basic counselling skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy Registered member of HCPC Dysphagia trained Desirable Member of RCSLT Member of the British Aphasiology Society (BAS) Experience Essential Broad and varied clinical experience in the field of Stroke Desirable Experience of working in community stroke rehab Experience of using telerehab and therapy apps Additional Criteria Essential SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Dysphagia trained -- completed Foundation level EDS competencies or higher Highly developed auditory & perceptual skills for use in all areas of practice Ability to identify and describe use of appropriate assessments for all client groups Demonstrates a passion for Stroke care Keeps abreast of stroke research Ability to plan treatment packages for clients with communication difficulties Ability to apply band 6 knowledge of clinical issues/developments to clinical practice Ability to communicate effectively with clients with communication impairment Ability to identify own strengths and needs in relation to post Ability to form professional relationships with clients and carers/family Ability to work within a team Good knowledge of legal requirements/government initiatives which may influence practice Awareness of the importance and usefulness of measuring the impact of therapy Demonstrates an interest in innovative practice Able to work within organisations moving and handling guidelines Able to demonstrate good understanding of the principles of managing diversity and the implications of this on good Speech and Language Therapy practice PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Punctual and reliable Able to organise workload and manage time Able to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management Able to identify when to seek support Able to convey complex condition related information clearly to clients and other professionals in written and verbal form Friendly and approachable Able to appreciate and use good humour appropriately within work Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of conditions/needs Accepts and follows advice and guidance Understands the importance of self-awareness and reflection Willing to support colleagues and work collaboratively Resilient and has an awareness of the biological and psycho-social influences which may impact on work with clients and may also have an impact on the way the multi-disciplinary team functions Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together) Desirable Has basic counselling 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).

UK Registration

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

Additional information 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

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Yare House

Morton Peto Road

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 0LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Yare House

Morton Peto Road

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 0LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Join Optimised Care as a Locum Consultant in Elective Gynaecology and play a key role in delivering outstanding patient-centred care within a modern, growing elective healthcare service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Consultant to focus on high-quality elective gynaecology, undertaking outpatient clinics, post-operative reviews, and elective procedures including laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy, endometrial assessment, and Mirena coil insertion. With no routine on-call commitments, you'll have the opportunity to concentrate on achieving excellent clinical outcomes while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You'll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals who share a passion for clinical excellence, patient safety, and innovation in elective care.

We offer competitive locum rates, well-organised theatre lists, dedicated operational support, and the opportunity to contribute to the development of a growing elective service. Whether you're looking for additional sessions or a longer-term locum opportunity, this role provides flexibility, professional autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

If you're a GMC-registered Consultant Gynaecologist with expertise in elective procedures and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Locum Consultant in Elective Gynaecology, you will provide specialist care to patients throughout their elective treatment journey, from initial consultation through to post-operative follow-up. Working within a modern elective healthcare environment, you will undertake outpatient clinics, perform a range of planned gynaecological procedures, and support the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes, positive patient experiences, and smooth patient pathways. The role offers the opportunity to work in a dedicated elective setting with well-structured theatre lists and clinics, allowing you to focus on delivering expert care without the pressures often associated with acute and emergency services.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to maintaining high standards of governance, patient safety, and service quality, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the organisation. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Consultant Gynaecologist seeking a flexible role where they can utilise their specialist skills, enjoy professional autonomy, and make a meaningful impact within a growing elective care service.

About us

At Optimised Care, we are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services through innovation, clinical excellence, and a patient-first approach. Our focus is on providing high-quality elective care in a professional, efficient, and supportive environment where both patients and staff can thrive.

We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative culture where experienced clinicians, healthcare professionals, and operational teams work together to achieve the very best outcomes. Our organisation values integrity, compassion, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring that every patient receives safe, personalised, and high-quality care throughout their journey.

As a growing healthcare provider, we are passionate about investing in our people and creating an environment where expertise is recognised and valued.

You will benefit from working within modern facilities, alongside highly skilled colleagues, with access to dedicated operational support and well-managed clinical pathways that allow you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and making a positive difference to the lives of the patients we serve. If you are looking to join an organisation where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will have a meaningful impact, Optimised Care is an excellent place to build your next opportunity.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0484-26-0015GL

Job locations

Quayside House

Quay St

Gloucester

GL1 2TZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Optimised Care is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Locum Consultant in Elective Gynaecology to support the delivery of high-quality elective services within our growing healthcare organisation. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of patients requiring elective gynaecological care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence, patient safety, and professionalism.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a dedicated elective environment, focusing on planned care pathways and delivering outstanding outcomes for patients undergoing gynaecological procedures.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient gynaecology clinics for new and follow-up patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for a wide range of gynaecological conditions.
• Manage post-operative follow-up appointments and recovery pathways.
• Provide expert advice and support to patients regarding treatment options and ongoing care.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.

Surgical Responsibilities

Undertake elective procedures including:

• Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis.
• Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO).
• Diagnostic hysteroscopy.
• Operative hysteroscopy.
• Mirena coil insertion and replacement.
• Endometrial assessment and biopsy procedures.
• Other elective gynaecological procedures within scope of practice and competency.

Service Delivery

• Support the efficient delivery of elective gynaecology services.
• Maximise theatre productivity and utilisation.
• Contribute to reducing patient waiting times.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys.
• Support service development and pathway improvements.

Clinical Governance

• Adhere to all GMC, CQC, and organisational standards.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, safeguarding, and governance requirements.

Leadership

• Provide clinical leadership within the elective gynaecology service.
• Support and mentor junior medical staff where appropriate.
• Contribute to education, training, and knowledge sharing activities.
• Assist with the ongoing development of elective services.

Person SpecificationEssential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Specialist Registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within six months of CCT).
• Extensive experience in elective gynaecology practice.
• Proven competency in laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy, and Mirena coil procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care and quality improvement.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience within independent healthcare or high-volume elective services.
• Advanced laparoscopic accreditation.
• Previous locum consultant experience.
• Experience contributing to service redesign and development projects.

Working Hours

• Flexible locum sessions available.
• Elective outpatient clinics.
• Scheduled operating theatre lists.
• Post-operative review clinics.
• No routine on-call commitment.

Why Join Optimised Care?

At Optimised Care, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through innovation, efficiency, and clinical excellence. You will join a supportive and collaborative team within a modern healthcare environment, where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will directly influence the quality of care delivered to patients. We offer competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, dedicated operational support, and the opportunity to help shape the future of elective healthcare services.

Job description Job responsibilities Optimised Care is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Locum Consultant in Elective Gynaecology to support the delivery of high-quality elective services within our growing healthcare organisation. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of patients requiring elective gynaecological care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence, patient safety, and professionalism.This role offers the opportunity to work within a dedicated elective environment, focusing on planned care pathways and delivering outstanding outcomes for patients undergoing gynaecological procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesConduct outpatient gynaecology clinics for new and follow-up patients.Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for a wide range of gynaecological conditions.Manage post-operative follow-up appointments and recovery pathways.Provide expert advice and support to patients regarding treatment options and ongoing care.Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented appropriately.Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.Surgical ResponsibilitiesUndertake elective procedures including:Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis.Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO).Diagnostic hysteroscopy.Operative hysteroscopy.Mirena coil insertion and replacement.Endometrial assessment and biopsy procedures.Other elective gynaecological procedures within scope of practice and competency.Service DeliverySupport the efficient delivery of elective gynaecology services.Maximise theatre productivity and utilisation.Contribute to reducing patient waiting times.Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys.Support service development and pathway improvements.Clinical GovernanceAdhere to all GMC, CQC, and organisational standards.Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives.Promote a culture of patient safety and clinical excellence.Ensure compliance with infection prevention, safeguarding, and governance requirements.LeadershipProvide clinical leadership within the elective gynaecology service.Support and mentor junior medical staff where appropriate.Contribute to education, training, and knowledge sharing activities.Assist with the ongoing development of elective services.Person SpecificationEssentialFull GMC registration with licence to practise.Specialist Registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within six months of CCT).Extensive experience in elective gynaecology practice.Proven competency in laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy, and Mirena coil procedures.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong commitment to patient-centred care and quality improvement.Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.DesirableExperience within independent healthcare or high-volume elective services.Advanced laparoscopic accreditation.Previous locum consultant experience.Experience contributing to service redesign and development projects.Working HoursFlexible locum sessions available.Elective outpatient clinics.Scheduled operating theatre lists.Post-operative review clinics.No routine on-call commitment.Why Join Optimised Care?At Optimised Care, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through innovation, efficiency, and clinical excellence. You will join a supportive and collaborative team within a modern healthcare environment, where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will directly influence the quality of care delivered to patients. We offer competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, dedicated operational support, and the opportunity to help shape the future of elective healthcare services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Independent consultant-level practice in gynaecology
• Elective gynaecology clinic experience
• Independent operating experience in:
• Diagnostic hysteroscopy
• Operative hysteroscopy
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Endometriosis treatment
• Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO)
• Mirena coil insertion
• Endometrial biopsy and assessment

Qualifications

Essential

• - Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• - Current Licence to Practise
• - Indemnity insurance

Person Specification Experience Essential Independent consultant-level practice in gynaecology Elective gynaecology clinic experience Independent operating experience in: Diagnostic hysteroscopy Operative hysteroscopy Laparoscopic surgery Endometriosis treatment Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) Mirena coil insertion Endometrial biopsy and assessment Qualifications Essential - Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) - Current Licence to Practise - Indemnity insurance

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).

Additional information 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

Optimised Care Ltd

Address

Quayside House

Quay St

Gloucester

GL1 2TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Optimised Care Ltd

Address

Quayside House

Quay St

Gloucester

GL1 2TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an opportunity to develop your clinical expertise in palliative care, complex symptom management and end of life care. Whether you already have hospice experience or are looking to bring your skills from another healthcare setting, we take pride in supporting our teams professional development and helping you build a rewarding career where every day has purpose.

Main duties of the job

Are you a compassionate Nurse looking for a rewarding career in palliative and end of life care? Do you want the time, support and opportunity to truly make a difference to patients and families during some of life's most important moments? As a Registered Nurse, you will work as part of our specialist In-Patient Unit team to provide outstanding palliative and end of life care

About us

At Dorothy House Hospice Care, our In-Patient Unit provides specialist palliative care for people with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on symptom management, holistic care and helping people achieve the best possible quality of life. As a Registered Nurse within our hospice team, you'll deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care whilst working alongside a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

WEBREC1000579

Job locations

Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2LE

Winsley

BA15 2LE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE | Band 5 | £32,073 - £39,043 per annum

Full Time: working 37.5 hours per week (Shifts consisting of a mix of earlies, lates, and nights)

Location: Winsley, Wiltshire

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Dorothy House is an incredible place to work. Some of our benefits include:

27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days and then 33 days with length of serviceExcellent industry leading training with a focus on career development!Pension with Life Assurance.Colleague discount across our 30 retail stores.55p per mile for work travel.Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most.

WHAT WILL THE ROLE INVOLVE?

As a Registered Nurse, you will work as part of our specialist In-Patient Unit team to provide outstanding palliative and end of life care. Your responsibilities will include:

Assessing patients' physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs, developing individualised plans of care alongside patients and their familiesDelivering and evaluating high-quality nursing care using evidence-based practiceWorking collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care from admission through to dischargeSupporting patients and families through complex symptom management and end of life care planningProviding professional advice and support through hospice services when requiredTaking charge of the clinical environment when appropriate and supporting colleagues across the nursing teamContributing to clinical audit, quality improvement, education and service development activitiesMaintaining accurate patient records and ensuring care is delivered in line with professional standards and hospice policies

See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.

ABOUT YOU

If you're a caring and motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient-centred care, we hope this may be the role for you!

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received.We therefore encourage early submission of your application.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews for the role will aim to be conducted mid-October.

Job description Job responsibilities REGISTERED NURSE | Band 5 | £32,073 - £39,043 per annumFull Time: working 37.5 hours per week (Shifts consisting of a mix of earlies, lates, and nights)Location: Winsley, WiltshireABOUT THE BENEFITSDorothy House is an incredible place to work. Some of our benefits include: 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days and then 33 days with length of serviceExcellent industry leading training with a focus on career development!Pension with Life Assurance.Colleague discount across our 30 retail stores.55p per mile for work travel.Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most.WHAT WILL THE ROLE INVOLVE?As a Registered Nurse, you will work as part of our specialist In-Patient Unit team to provide outstanding palliative and end of life care. Your responsibilities will include: Assessing patients' physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs, developing individualised plans of care alongside patients and their familiesDelivering and evaluating high-quality nursing care using evidence-based practiceWorking collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care from admission through to dischargeSupporting patients and families through complex symptom management and end of life care planningProviding professional advice and support through hospice services when requiredTaking charge of the clinical environment when appropriate and supporting colleagues across the nursing teamContributing to clinical audit, quality improvement, education and service development activitiesMaintaining accurate patient records and ensuring care is delivered in line with professional standards and hospice policiesSee our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.ABOUT YOUIf you're a caring and motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient-centred care, we hope this may be the role for you!If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received.We therefore encourage early submission of your application.INTERVIEWSInterviews for the role will aim to be conducted mid-October.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * First Level Registered Nurse with active registration

Desirable

• * Teaching experience or relevant teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• * Experience delivering evidence-based nursing care
• * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when supporting patients with complex care needs
• * Demonstrating attributes that reflect care, compassion and willingness to support patients and their families through their end of life journey
• * Experience of medicines management and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• * Experience contributing to quality improvement, audit or service improvement activities

Desirable

• * Experience using clinical systems and Microsoft Office applications, including SystmOne
• * Knowledge of, or experience within, palliative care and end of life care services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential * First Level Registered Nurse with active registration Desirable * Teaching experience or relevant teaching qualification Experience Essential * Experience delivering evidence-based nursing care * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when supporting patients with complex care needs * Demonstrating attributes that reflect care, compassion and willingness to support patients and their families through their end of life journey * Experience of medicines management and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team * Experience contributing to quality improvement, audit or service improvement activities Desirable * Experience using clinical systems and Microsoft Office applications, including SystmOne * Knowledge of, or experience within, palliative care and end of life care services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information 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

Dorothy House Hospice

Address

Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2LE

Winsley

BA15 2LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorothy House Hospice

Address

Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2LE

Winsley

BA15 2LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Optimised Care is seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon to join our growing elective healthcare service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a patient-focused organisation dedicated to reducing waiting times and delivering outstanding clinical outcomes through high-quality planned care.

As a Locum Consultant ENT, you will play a key role in providing specialist outpatient consultations, post-operative follow-up care, and elective surgical procedures including Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), Septoplasty, and Tonsillectomy. Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver efficient patient pathways while maintaining the highest standards of safety, governance, and patient experience.

This role offers flexibility, competitive locum rates, and the opportunity to focus on elective care without the pressures typically associated with emergency or on-call commitments.

We are looking for a GMC Specialist Registered ENT Consultant with a strong track record in elective surgery, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care. Experience within independent healthcare or elective recovery programmes is highly desirable.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality ENT services and want to be part of an organisation committed to improving patient access to care, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide consultant-led ENT care across elective outpatient and surgical services, supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. You will assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a wide range of ENT conditions, ensuring high standards of clinical care and patient experience at all times.

Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will contribute to the delivery of efficient and effective elective services, helping to improve access to care and reduce waiting times. The role involves undertaking planned surgical procedures, reviewing patient outcomes, and supporting the continuous development of clinical pathways and service quality.

You will be expected to maintain excellent clinical governance standards, ensure accurate record keeping, and actively promote patient safety within all aspects of practice. This is an opportunity to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking healthcare environment focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for patients through high-quality elective care.

About us

Optimised Care is a patient-focused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality elective services with efficiency, compassion, and clinical excellence. Our approach is centred on improving patient access to care, reducing waiting times, and ensuring every individual receives safe, timely, and personalised treatment.

We are proud of our collaborative and supportive environment, where clinicians, nurses, theatre teams, and administrative staff work closely together to achieve outstanding patient outcomes. Our teams are proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance and patient safety.

The culture at Optimised Care is built on respect, accountability, and continuous improvement. We value open communication, shared learning, and a strong team ethic, ensuring every member of staff feels supported and empowered in their role. There is a genuine focus on quality care delivered through streamlined pathways and well-organised elective services.

Working with us offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises both patient experience and professional satisfaction. We provide well-structured clinical environments, modern facilities, and efficient administrative support to enable clinicians to focus on delivering excellent care. Flexible working arrangements and competitive locum rates further support a positive and balanced working experience.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0484-26-0015GL1

Job locations

Stoney Lane

Bromsgrove

Birmingham

West Midlands

B60 1LY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Elective ENT Locum Consultant

Optimised Care is a patient-focused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality elective services with efficiency, compassion, and clinical excellence. We are committed to improving patient access to care, reducing waiting times, and ensuring every patient receives safe, timely, and personalised treatment.

Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively in a supportive and well-structured environment, where clinicians, nurses, theatre staff, and administrators share a strong commitment to quality care, patient safety, and continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on creating a positive working culture built on respect, teamwork, and professional excellence.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon to join our elective services team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality outpatient and surgical ENT care within a streamlined elective pathway, supporting improved patient flow and excellent clinical outcomes.

You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing consultant-led care across outpatient clinics, elective theatre lists, and post-operative follow-up services.

Key ResponsibilitiesOutpatient & Clinical Care

• Provide consultant-led ENT outpatient clinics for new and follow-up patients
• Deliver accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient counselling
• Ensure high standards of clinical documentation and informed consent
• Manage post-operative reviews and ongoing patient care

Elective Surgery

• Undertake planned ENT procedures, including:Septoplasty (with or without turbinate reduction)Tonsillectomy
• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and optimise patient pathways
• Provide safe post-operative care and follow-up planning

Service Delivery

• Contribute to efficient elective theatre and clinic scheduling
• Support initiatives to improve patient flow and reduce waiting times
• Work within established clinical pathways and service protocols
• Maintain flexibility to meet service requirements

Governance & Quality

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
• Adhere to clinical governance, safeguarding, and patient safety standards
• Participate in audit and quality improvement activities
• Comply with organisational and regulatory requirements

Teamwork & Leadership

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Provide support and guidance to junior colleagues where appropriate
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and efficient working environment

Person SpecificationEssential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for ENT (or within 6 months of eligibility)
• Substantial experience in elective ENT practice
• Proven competence in FESS, septoplasty, and tonsillectomy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care

Desirable

• Experience in independent healthcare or high-volume elective services
• Subspecialty interest in rhinology or general ENT surgery
• Previous locum consultant experience
• Interest in service development or pathway optimisation

Working Arrangements

• Elective outpatient clinics and scheduled theatre lists
• No on-call commitments (unless otherwise stated)
• Flexible working patterns available depending on service needs

Why Join Us?

• Competitive locum rates
• Well-organised elective pathways and theatre lists
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Modern facilities and efficient administrative support
• Opportunity to focus on high-quality elective ENT care

Job description Job responsibilities Elective ENT Locum ConsultantOptimised Care is a patient-focused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality elective services with efficiency, compassion, and clinical excellence. We are committed to improving patient access to care, reducing waiting times, and ensuring every patient receives safe, timely, and personalised treatment.Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively in a supportive and well-structured environment, where clinicians, nurses, theatre staff, and administrators share a strong commitment to quality care, patient safety, and continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on creating a positive working culture built on respect, teamwork, and professional excellence.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Locum Consultant ENT Surgeon to join our elective services team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality outpatient and surgical ENT care within a streamlined elective pathway, supporting improved patient flow and excellent clinical outcomes.You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing consultant-led care across outpatient clinics, elective theatre lists, and post-operative follow-up services.Key ResponsibilitiesOutpatient & Clinical CareProvide consultant-led ENT outpatient clinics for new and follow-up patientsDeliver accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient counsellingEnsure high standards of clinical documentation and informed consentManage post-operative reviews and ongoing patient careElective SurgeryUndertake planned ENT procedures, including:Septoplasty (with or without turbinate reduction)TonsillectomyFunctional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)Conduct pre-operative assessments and optimise patient pathwaysProvide safe post-operative care and follow-up planningService DeliveryContribute to efficient elective theatre and clinic schedulingSupport initiatives to improve patient flow and reduce waiting timesWork within established clinical pathways and service protocolsMaintain flexibility to meet service requirementsGovernance & QualityMaintain accurate and timely clinical recordsAdhere to clinical governance, safeguarding, and patient safety standardsParticipate in audit and quality improvement activitiesComply with organisational and regulatory requirementsTeamwork & LeadershipWork collaboratively with multidisciplinary teamsProvide support and guidance to junior colleagues where appropriateContribute to a positive, safe, and efficient working environmentPerson SpecificationEssentialFull GMC registration with licence to practiseInclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for ENT (or within 6 months of eligibility)Substantial experience in elective ENT practiceProven competence in FESS, septoplasty, and tonsillectomyStrong communication and interpersonal skillsCommitment to high-quality, patient-centred careDesirableExperience in independent healthcare or high-volume elective servicesSubspecialty interest in rhinology or general ENT surgeryPrevious locum consultant experienceInterest in service development or pathway optimisationWorking ArrangementsElective outpatient clinics and scheduled theatre listsNo on-call commitments (unless otherwise stated)Flexible working patterns available depending on service needsWhy Join Us?Competitive locum ratesWell-organised elective pathways and theatre listsSupportive multidisciplinary team environmentModern facilities and efficient administrative supportOpportunity to focus on high-quality elective ENT care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Independent sector or high-volume elective practice
• Experience in rhinology or service development
• Previous locum consultant experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for ENT (or within 6 months of eligibility)
• Substantial experience in elective ENT practice
• Indemnity insurance

Person Specification Experience Essential Independent sector or high-volume elective practice Experience in rhinology or service development Previous locum consultant experience Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with licence to practise Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for ENT (or within 6 months of eligibility) Substantial experience in elective ENT practice Indemnity insurance

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).

Additional information 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

Optimised Care Ltd

Address

Stoney Lane

Bromsgrove

Birmingham

West Midlands

B60 1LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Optimised Care Ltd

Address

Stoney Lane

Bromsgrove

Birmingham

West Midlands

B60 1LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Role We are looking for Care Co-Ordinators within our Integrated Urgent Care Division, supporting our NHS 111, Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and Out of Hours services. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced operational environment, coordinating activity, solving problems, and supporting frontline colleagues to deliver safe, effective and timely patient care. At IC24, our Integrated Urgent Care services rely on skilled operational colleagues who can respond to changing demands, support service flow, and help ensure patients receive the right care at the right time. As a Care Co-Ordinator, you'll take ownership of an allocated service area, helping to manage queues, coordinate resource deployment and support colleagues to deliver high-quality care while maintaining service performance. What you'll focus on Coordinating service delivery You'll take day-to-day ownership of an allocated service area, such as NHS 111, CAS or Out of Hours, helping to ensure services run safely, efficiently and effectively throughout your shift. Managing service ...

Main duties of the job

As a Care Coordinator at IC24, you'll play a crucial role within the Integrated Urgent Care Division, supporting services such as NHS 111, Clinical Assessment Service, and Out of Hours services. The position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced operational environment and have a talent for coordinating activities, solving problems, and supporting frontline colleagues. Your main responsibilities will include coordinating service delivery, managing service flow, and supporting workforce deployment. You'll monitor queues, respond to changing demands, and support colleagues in delivering high-quality patient care. Additionally, you'll oversee the performance of the service area, ensuring the smooth operation of allocated services like NHS 111, CAS, or Out of Hours. IC24 values individuals who can effectively manage tasks under pressure, communicate confidently across teams, and maintain a strong focus on quality, patient safety, and service performance.

About us

Integrated Care 24 (IC24) is the leading not-for-profit social enterprise that provides innovative and patient-focused primary care services. They are dedicated to improving access to health and social care for patients while reducing the demand on secondary care services. Serving over 6 million patients, IC24 offers a range of services, including GP-led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care, and secondary care support services. As a social enterprise, IC24 is committed to social responsibility and enhancing healthcare delivery through their Integrated Urgent Care services. They maintain a supportive operational team environment, enabling flexibility and adaptability in response to changing priorities and demands. As part of their mission to deliver safe and effective care, IC24 encourages a culture of collective effort, valuing collaboration, and professional development for all staff members.

Job summary

The Role Great patient care starts with great coordination. Our Primary and Community Care services rely on great coordination behind the scenes. As a Care Co-Ordinator at IC24, youll play an important role in keeping services organised, supporting colleagues and helping patients access safe, effective and timely care. Working as part of our Primary and Community Care team, youll take day-to-day ownership of service activity during your shift. Youll keep an eye on demand and capacity, coordinate available resources, support clinical booking utilisation and respond when priorities change. This is a hands-on operational role. You could be coordinating service activity, responding to staffing pressures, supporting frontline colleagues, liaising with clinical teams or escalating an issue that could affect patient care. Youll need to be comfortable making decisions, juggling competing priorities and staying calm when the unexpected happens. Just as importantly, youll be part of a team - working closely with operational and clinical colleagues to solve problems and keep services moving. This isnt just about manag

Main duties of the job

As a Care Coordinator at IC24, you play a crucial role in maintaining the organization of services and ensuring effective patient care. You are responsible for the day-to-day activity of service areas, ensuring smooth and effective operations. This involves monitoring demand and capacity, supporting clinical booking, and responding to changing priorities. The role requires decision-making, multitasking, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You'll collaborate with both operational and clinical colleagues to solve problems. The position involves working unsociable hours, including weekends and holidays, requiring flexibility and effective team support.

About us

Integrated Care 24 (IC24) is a leading not-for-profit social enterprise providing innovative primary care services. They focus on enhancing access to healthcare and reducing the burden on secondary care. IC24 serves over 6 million patients, offering a range of services such as out-of-hours GP services, NHS 111, primary care, and support services for secondary care. The organization is dedicated to improving patient care by coordinating services effectively and ensuring timely access to necessary treatments. IC24 fosters an inclusive environment, encouraging diverse applicants and supporting workplace modifications for accessibility.

Job summary

Package Description: Care Coordinator (Bank) The Role Great patient care starts with great coordination. Our Primary and Community Care services rely on great coordination behind the scenes. As a Care Co-Ordinator at IC24, youll play an important role in keeping services organised, supporting colleagues and helping patients access safe, effective and timely care. Working as part of our Primary and Community Care team, youll take day-to-day ownership of service activity during your shift. Youll keep an eye on demand and capacity, coordinate available resources, support clinical booking utilisation and respond when priorities change. This is a hands-on operational role. You could be coordinating service activity, responding to staffing pressures, supporting frontline colleagues, liaising with clinical teams or escalating an issue that could affect patient care. Youll need to be comfortable making decisions, juggling competing priorities and staying calm when the unexpected happens. Just as importantly, youll be part of a team - working closely with operational and clinical colleagues to solve problems and keep services moving. This isnt just about mana

Main duties of the job

As a Care Co-Ordinator at IC24, youll play an important role in keeping services organised and supporting colleagues and helping patients access safe, effective and timely care. Working as part of our Primary and Community Care team, youll take day-to-day ownership of service activity during your shift. Youll keep an eye on demand and capacity, coordinate available resources, support clinical booking utilisation and respond when priorities change. You could be coordinating service activity, responding to staffing pressures, supporting frontline colleagues, liaising with clinical teams or escalating an issue that could affect patient care. Youll need to be comfortable making decisions, juggling competing priorities and staying calm when the unexpected happens. Youll be part of a team - working closely with operational and clinical colleagues to solve problems and keep services moving. Its about making sure our teams are in the right place, our services run effectively and our patients receive the support they need.

About us

IC24, or Integrated Care 24, is a leading not-for-profit Social Enterprise focused on delivering innovative and patient-focused primary care services. The organization is dedicated to improving access to health and social care for patients and aims to reduce the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to more than 6 million patients, which includes GP-led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care, and secondary care support services. They aim to help patients access the care they need when they need it most. The team at IC24 is driven to provide quality care and support across its services.

Job summary

Package Description: Shift Details: 7 am to 2:30 pm / 2.30 om till 10 pm , including alternate weekends, bank holidays and night shifts At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant at Loxley Park Care Home in Sheffield. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Assisting residents in all their personal hygiene care ensuring...

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you'll support residents with personal care, ensuring dignity and independence. You'll identify and escalate clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls, and infections. Courteous interaction with residents and visitors, along with maintaining safe working systems across tasks, are crucial. Successful applicants embody our values: caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. We offer comprehensive induction and training to build confidence. Ideal candidates communicate efficiently, work effectively with the team, and adapt to various responsibilities. A DBS check is required, funded by Avery, as well as proof of UK work eligibility. Join us and make a meaningful difference in a supportive environment.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, aiming to enrich the later years of life for our residents. We are committed to creating meaningful experiences for both our residents and staff, supported by our vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' Operating over 100 homes, Avery focuses on delivering exceptional care while fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment where employees are valued, motivated, and empowered daily. Joining Avery means becoming part of a team that puts respect, compassion, and commitment to quality care at the forefront, making it a top choice for residents and team members.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.85 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1554037872

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Sheffield

S6 4TF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 7 am to 2:30 pm / 2.30 om till 10 pm , including alternate weekends, bank holidays and night shifts

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Assisting residents in all their personal hygiene care ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times.

• Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, sign of infections and escalate any identified risks in a timely manner.
• Acting courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
• Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards the residents and other people in the home.
• Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members.
• Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

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

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Shift Details: 7 am to 2:30 pm / 2.30 om till 10 pm , including alternate weekends, bank holidays and night shiftsAt Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant at Loxley Park Care Home in Sheffield. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.Other responsibilities will include: Assisting residents in all their personal hygiene care ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times. Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, sign of infections and escalate any identified risks in a timely manner. Acting courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident. Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role.Our ideal candidate must: Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards the residents and other people in the home. Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members. Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications required. Comprehensive induction and training program provided.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications required. Comprehensive induction and training program provided.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Sheffield

S6 4TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Sheffield

S6 4TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Regional Chef Manager covering our homes in the North. If you are looking for a new challenge with an organisation that is committed to delivering the best culinary experience for our residents, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE The role will assist in the covering of Chef Manager positions at home level where we have vacancies, annual leave or extended periods of absence. The role will oversee and be responsible for all kitchen team members in the preparation, cooking and delivering the full dining experience. This includes high quality home cooked nutritional meals and snacks for residents and visitors which contribute to the overall wellbeing of the residents within the budgets agreed.

Main duties of the job

Were now looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Regional Chef Manager covering our homes in the North. The role will assist in covering Chef Manager positions at home level where we have vacancies, annual leave or extended periods of absence. As part of our team, you'll oversee the preparation, cooking, and delivery of high-quality home-cooked meals and snacks for residents and visitors, ensuring all culinary offerings meet nutritional needs and fit within the agreed budgets. Supervising and mentoring the kitchen team, you'll work to elevate their skills to their full potential. You'll manage food safety documentation, coordinate the kitchen rota, and oversee food purchasing using designated suppliers.

About us

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant - Bank at Chorleywood Manor Care Home in Hertfordshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you will be responsible for delivering high standards of personal care, supporting the care team, and ensuring continuity of services to residents. Your role includes assisting residents in personal hygiene care, recognizing clinical risk areas, and acting courteously towards residents and visitors. You must communicate effectively, demonstrate initiative, be respectful, efficient, and adaptable to cover various responsibilities. Although experience is not required, Avery offers thorough training to ensure confidence in your role. You will contribute to a culture of respect, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care.

About us

Avery Healthcare is among the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care homes, emphasizing a supportive and inspiring work environment. We are passionate about enriching the later years of life for our residents by creating meaningful experiences and exceptional care. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery operates over 100 homes. We prioritize employee empowerment and value, offering a culture based on respect, support, and professional growth. Avery stands out as the preferred choice for both residents and team members who seek a fulfilling and collaborative workplace.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1554037874

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Chorleywood

WD3 5TQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details:7 am - 7 pm / 7 pm - 7 am

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Assisting residents in all their personal hygiene care ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times.

• Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, sign of infections and escalate any identified risks in a timely manner.
• Acting courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
• Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards the residents and other people in the home.
• Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members.
• Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

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

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Shift Details:7 am - 7 pm / 7 pm - 7 amAt Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant - Bank at Chorleywood Manor Care Home in Hertfordshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.Other responsibilities will include: Assisting residents in all their personal hygiene care ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times. Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, sign of infections and escalate any identified risks in a timely manner. Acting courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident. Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role.Our ideal candidate must: Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards the residents and other people in the home. Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members. Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To succeed, candidates must embody our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable behavior. Effective communication skills are essential, and while previous experience is not mandatory, it is important to show respect, initiative, and the ability to adapt flexibly to demands.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential To succeed, candidates must embody our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable behavior. Effective communication skills are essential, and while previous experience is not mandatory, it is important to show respect, initiative, and the ability to adapt flexibly to demands.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Chorleywood

WD3 5TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Chorleywood

WD3 5TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Food and Beverage Team Member at Esher Manor Care Home in Surrey. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Food and Beverage Team Member is to support the dining service and assist residents with their meals. Other responsibilities will include: Supporting the residents with choosing their meal options when dining. Ensuring that the standard operating procedures set dining tables.

Main duties of the job

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join their team as a Food and Beverage Assistant at Esher Manor Care Home in Surrey. The role involves supporting dining services and assisting residents with their meal choices, setting dining tables according to standard operating procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and replenishing the bistro areas with fresh cakes, biscuits, finger food, and fresh fruit. The ideal candidate will possess high standards of personal hygiene, demonstrate compassion and commitment to culinary service delivery, and have previous experience working in similar settings such as restaurants or hotels. A basic Food Hygiene Certificate is beneficial.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, known for creating enriching and meaningful experiences for both residents and team members. Their vision, "creating meaningful lives together," is reflected in their commitment to exceptional care and a supportive, inspiring work environment. With a network of over 100 homes, Avery ensures that employees feel valued and empowered every day. The company celebrates and supports the hard work of its teams, fostering a culture of respect, compassion, and dedication to residents well-being. Avery Healthcare is a preferred choice for employment due to its growth and positive culture.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1554037876

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Esher

KT10 9HJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Food and Beverage Team Member at Esher Manor Care Home in Surrey. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Food and Beverage Team Member is to support the dining service and assist residents with their meals.Other responsibilities will include: Supporting the residents with choosing their meal options when dining. Ensuring that the standard operating procedures set dining tables. Keeping the front of the house clean, tidy, and well-presented and ensuring dirty crockery is removed and replenished throughout the day. Ensure fresh homemade cakes/biscuits are accessible in the bistro areas and replenished throughout the day, as well as finger food and fresh fruit options. Being aware of residents dietary requirements.ABOUT YOUTo succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all you do.Our ideal candidate must have: Demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene Having experience working in a similar setting, restaurant, or hotel would be desirable A basic Food Hygiene Certificate would be beneficial. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services to residentsABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Food and Beverage Team Member at Esher Manor Care Home in Surrey. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Food and Beverage Team Member is to support the dining service and assist residents with their meals.Other responsibilities will include: Supporting the residents with choosing their meal options when dining. Ensuring that the standard operating procedures set dining tables. Keeping the front of the house clean, tidy, and well-presented and ensuring dirty crockery is removed and replenished throughout the day. Ensure fresh homemade cakes/biscuits are accessible in the bistro areas and replenished throughout the day, as well as finger food and fresh fruit options. Being aware of residents dietary requirements.ABOUT YOUTo succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all you do.Our ideal candidate must have: Demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene Having experience working in a similar setting, restaurant, or hotel would be desirable A basic Food Hygiene Certificate would be beneficial. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services to residentsABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene Experience in a similar setting (restaurant or hotel) is desirable A basic Food Hygiene Certificate would be beneficial. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services to residents

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene Experience in a similar setting (restaurant or hotel) is desirable A basic Food Hygiene Certificate would be beneficial. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services to residents

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Esher

KT10 9HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Esher

KT10 9HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Lavender Lodge Care Home in Farnborough, Hampshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff. Other responsibilities include monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Being involved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations. Supporting residents with their medication requirements. Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required. Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, the role focuses on supporting and working alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care. Responsibilities include monitoring resident wellbeing, ensuring care plans reflect any needs changes, and supporting residents with medication. Additional duties include conducting staff supervisions and acting as a contact point for residents, relatives, visitors, and healthcare professionals. The role requires candidates to embody the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable behavior. Avery Healthcare aims to create a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

About us

Avery Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional elderly care and creating enriching, supportive environments for both residents and staff. Known as one of the UK's largest providers of luxury care homes, Avery offers a culture that values respect, compassion, and dedication. With over 100 homes, Avery fosters a close-knit community where both residents and employees are valued and empowered. The organisation emphasizes celebrating and supporting its teams as they make positive impacts on residents' lives, tailoring personal and professional growth opportunities, and maintaining a shared commitment to excellence.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.90 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1554042128

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Reading Road

GU14 6PR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
• Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment.
• Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

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

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Lavender Lodge Care Home in Farnborough, Hampshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations. Supporting residents with their medication requirements. Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required. Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidatemust: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff. Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The ideal candidate must have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes and at least 2 years experience working in a similar care environment. Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing are required, along with a positive attitude toward supporting and nurturing both residents and staff. Flexibility and responsiveness to cover diverse responsibilities are also necessary.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential The ideal candidate must have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes and at least 2 years experience working in a similar care environment. Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing are required, along with a positive attitude toward supporting and nurturing both residents and staff. Flexibility and responsiveness to cover diverse responsibilities are also necessary.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Reading Road

GU14 6PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Reading Road

GU14 6PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Package Description:Shift Details: 7:00 am -14:30 pm, 14:00 pm -21:30 pm 7:00 am- 21:30 pmAt Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff. Other responsibilities will include: Monito

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Other responsibilities will include: Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met.

About us

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. At Avery Healthcare, we focus on supporting the individuals who care for our residents, acknowledging their hard work, and celebrating their contributions. We aim to provide a culture that fosters respect, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care in all we do.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1554082007

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 7:00 am -14:30 pm, 14:00 pm -21:30 pm 7:00 am- 21:30 pm

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
• Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment.
• Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

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

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Shift Details: 7:00 am -14:30 pm, 14:00 pm -21:30 pm 7:00 am- 21:30 pmAt Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations. Supporting residents with their medication requirements. Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required. Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidatemust: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff. Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Our ideal candidate must: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff. Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Our ideal candidate must: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff. Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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