Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake cleaning duties as detailed within the domestic method statements, following cleaning schedules and COSHH guidelines.

Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legalisations and correct use of PPE.

To maintain the hospital environment as laid down in the National standards of Cleanliness.

Undertake rectifications from the cleaning audit action plans and showing continually improvement.

Assist with beverage service as required and agreed.

Thorough and hygienic cleaning of all domestic equipment and storage areas

To attend Trust or required training courses that is relevant to the post as a domestic.

Request and replenish of all cleaning products through effective stock ordering

Maintain a high level of personal hygiene

Adherence to all Trust / Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) and Departmental policies and procedures.

Checking of all equipment before use and report any faults and defects to supervisor/manager

Recording and maintaining records as required

Reporting of any estates issues that have an impact on the cleaning services that you provide.

Undertake any other domestic orientated duties as required.

Specialist Cleaning Activities

To undertake any specialised cleaning (HPV cleaning) as and when instructed by a supervisor or manager following appropriate protocols and completion of associated documentation.

The post holder is required to commit to delivering the actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:

Working together for patients

Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and outside the NHS. We speak up when things go wrong.

Respect and Dignity.

We value every person whether patient, their families or carers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

Commitment to quality of care.

We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and striving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and patient experience right every time.

Compassion.

We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety or need.

Improving lives.

We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples experiences of the NHS.

Everyone counts.

We maximise our resources for the benefit of the whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Must be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.

Desirable

• The ability to work unsupervised

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a domestic/housekeeper

Desirable

• Experience of working as a domestic in a healthcare environment. Experience of working in a multi professional team.

Qualifications

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate a reasonable secondary education.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety issues and COSSH

Desirable

• Previous experience in this type of work would be preferable. Must have NVQ 2 in Support Services or Customer Care or be willing to work towards

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Must be able to work within a caring, confidential environment and the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team in a busy environment

Desirable

• Understanding of the National Standards of Cleanliness

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

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overall Purpose of Job

The London Borough of Newham LBN has been identified as one of the 75 local authorities chosen to trial a new-style family support centre known as a Family Hub. They will be created in Newham through a £4 million Family Hubs & Start for Life grant fund successfully secured by the Council from Central Government. The Family Hub concept is an approach that ensures services and professionals work better together to provide families easier access to services in their local community. It will include, for example, health services (antenatal, maternity, health visitor, school nurses), early years and childcare, education, parenting support, safety and relationship support.

The Specialist Baby Feeding Supporter will contribute to fulfilling the minimum requirements of the Family Hubs Programme. At its core, this includes providing support and guidance to parents in Newham to help improve breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity, duration and support families with their wider infant feeding goals. The post holder will be expected to incorporate the Baby Friendly standards in all aspects of his or her role.

The Health Visiting Service contributes to the London Borough of Newham LBN key priorities set out in the corporate plan for children, young people and families and in accordance United Nations UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The post holder will be a member, of the Health Visiting Service, working within the Newham Infant Feeding Team. They will contribute to the provision of infant feeding support as a part of delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 2023, NHS Long Term Plan 2019, updated 2023, National Family Hubs priorities, and LBN Public Health priorities (50 Steps)

Newham Best Start Family Hubs, Childrens Centres and Childrens Health 0-19 Service jointly achieved Stage 3 Full UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative BFI Accreditation in May 2026. Together we are working to maintain Baby Friendly accreditation at Re-assessment in 2028, aiming to apply for Gold Accreditation in 2029.

The post holder will be expected to incorporate the Baby Friendly standards in all aspects of his/her role.

The post holder will undertake duties as delegated by the Infant Feeding Coordinator and Integrated Team Manager, providing support and information to parents in Newham around infant feeding, to complement the core infant feeding support offered by the Health Visiting Service.

The post holder will work as part of the LBN public health nursing team, liaising and working with statutory and voluntary agencies to promote the health and wellbeing of the local population as delegated.

Using a client-centred, counselling skills approach, the post holder will support parents to find solutions to common infant feeding issues and concerns enabling more mothers to reach their breastfeeding goals; support parents who use formula to do so as safely as possible; to support parents to introduce healthy, family foods at around 6 months; support healthy weight for baby, mother and family, support maternal and infant mental health and well-being, including supporting, parents to develop reciprocal, close and loving relationships with their babies.

The post holder will be required to undertake the key functions of the role in a timely manner including liaison with Health Visiting and CHIS staff to share confidential, patient identifiable clinical data and information on a daily basis to facilitate clinical service delivery to local children and families living in Newham. They will also be expected to collaborate with other parts of Newhams infant feeding system, such as with Maternity Services, commissioned services and voluntary organisations.

The post holder must follow LBN Safeguarding and Data Protection procedures.

The post holder will report to the Infant Feeding Coordinator.

The post holder must attend mandatory training as applicable to the role.

The post holder has no budget responsibility

The post holder has no line management responsibilities

The post holder will be required to adhere to the dress code of smart but casual.

Job Summary

The Specialist Baby Feeding Supporter will:

Deliver education, information and support within antenatal and postnatal workshops; in person at Newham Baby Feeding Cafes and other community events.

Provide support to clients using a range of communication methods including video calls, phone calls, text messages and emails

Promote breastfeeding to pregnant women, their families and the wider community in Newham and to provide information and support to enable women to breastfeed their babies for as long as they wish. Where exclusive breastfeeding is not possible, to support parents to make informed decisions around safe and responsive bottle feeding. Supporting all parents to develop close and loving relationships with their babies.

Support the Infant Feeding Co-ordinator with audit as part of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation.

Use a person-centred, non-judgemental approach, supporting all parents to feed their babies as safely as possible including breastfeeding, bottle feeding and introducing solid foods.

Draw on in depth knowledge of lactation to support mothers to with complex multi-factorial infant feeding challenges including physical, psychological and social barriers, enabling women to reach their own infant feeding goals; supporting increased initiation, prevalence and satisfaction of breastfeeding in Newham.

Work collaboratively with health visitors in the co-ordination of care-plans including where appropriate assessing and referring to GPs, tongue tie service, Speech and Language Therapies (SALT), dieticians and other specialist services.

Arrange loan of breastfeeding equipment when required as part of a feeding plan, teaching mothers how to use equipment safely.

Support maternal and infant mental health and well-being, including referral and signposting as appropriate.

Record activity and data at end of each shift to support information sharing with health visiting, Public Health and Family Hubs colleagues.

Maintain mandatory training and supervision.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

Model London Borough of Newhams HEART values.

Work collaboratively with other members of Newham Infant Feeding Team under the direction of the Senior Specialist Baby Feeding Supporter and the Infant Feeding Co-ordinator to cover the rota for the Baby Feeding Helpline, workshops and other events across the week 7 days.

Work collaboratively with external infant feeding partners such as Maternity Services and community based commissioned services as well as the wider Family Hubs Network.

Deliver culturally sensitive, co-produced group sessions to enhance complementary feeding practices in diverse local populations.

Respond in a timely manner to parents phone calls, voicemails, text messages and emails, offering return video or phone call, platform as preferred by the client, i.e. Whats App

Support parents with infant feeding questions and concerns; providing support and evidence based information.

Signpost parents to appropriate partner services and follow up where necessary.

Maintain excellent listening and communication skills using a strengths based approach, supporting parents own learning and self-efficacy.

Provide follow up with reliable, evidence based resources.

Liaise with Senior Baby Feeding Specialist, Infant Feeding Co-ordinatorand Health Visiting teams where there are concerns outside of remit of the role. Communicating effectively and professionally with all members of the multidisciplinary team and with outside agencies involved in provision or planning of care.

Document support provided on electronic healthcare records RiO.

Demonstrate awareness of the needs of clients/families from diverse ethnic family groups.

Maintain knowledge and understanding of trust guidelines and policies appropriate to the role and demonstrate evidence-based practiced based on these and UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative.

Attend and take an active part in team meetings.

Participate in individual performance reviews.

Identify and pursue own educational and professional development including mandatory training.

Follow all LBN Safeguarding and Data Protection policies and procedures.

Attend monthly 1-1 supervision with Infant Feeding Co-ordinator

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1990

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• About You
• The candidate will/must have:
• -IBCLC or Breastfeeding Counsellor, or Peer Supporter working towards BFC or IBCLC qualification.
• -In depth knowledge of infant feeding including lactation, the value of breastfeeding, and common issues including awareness of how to support mothers to establish and maintain breastfeeding.
• -Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; team oriented, able to work as part of a team, and independently.
• Ability to use IT and common software packages e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• -Ability to be professional, emotionally intelligent and able to communicate effectively in diverse situations.
• -Ability to travel to workshops, Baby Feeding Cafes and other events in Newham as required.
• -The role includes some weekend work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough of Newham

Address

Building 1000, Newham Dockside

1000 Dockside Road

London

E16 2QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.newham.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB. ChB. or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• PROMPT or equivalent certificate
• MRCOG or equivalent

Desirable

• Certificate in gynaecology Scanning
• BSCCP accreditation and maintained

Clinical Experience

Essential

• 3 years in UK in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with Registrar experience or equivalent

Desirable

• 2 years at Registrar equivalent in a large DGH
• Outpatient hysteroscopy
• Minimal access surgery

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good writtenandverbal communication skills
• Capableofworkingwellin multidisciplinary team
• Clinical skills commensurate with experience
• Commitment to career and continuous learning
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
• Punctuality
• To show Initiative
• Able to carry out the duties of the post

Desirable

• Management skills
• Teaching skills
• To be assertive and demonstrate flexibility
• Able to cope with stress and has leadership qualities

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Womens Unit, Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove,

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake and support the maintenance of medical equipment following and meeting defined quality procedures accredited to ISO9001: 2015. The required work will involve fault finding to board level utilising test equipment and hand tools as appropriate.

To perform all necessary work within the department and to be flexible when demands upon the department requires a fast response to emergency situations.

Certain activities will require handling and lifting of medical and other devices utilising the appropriate handling equipment as provided.

The post requires that a good knowledge and skills exist covering maintenance and repair of portable mechanical/ electrical electronic equipment. This will include the responsibility for supporting the formulating of work instructions and ordering any necessary spare parts.

The post will involve activity throughout the Trust including out in the community. Where work is undertaken in clinical areas, and especially when attending to equipment connected directly or indirectly to patients, it is expected that a courteous and sensitive manner is maintained at all times.

The post holder will be expected to work with electrical electronic and compressed medical gas systems, observing departmental and safety procedures at all times.

The post holder will be expected to work as an independent Practioner however will be closely supervised by senior staff.

To undertake electrical safety tests and visual inspections of medical devices following the latest guidelines principally on the Warwick Hospital site but also on occasions, at other locations across Warwickshire. Appropriate test equipment will be provided.

To generate and maintain records relating to equipment that is commissioned, serviced or condemned. This will include inputting service report records into the departmental database for equipment history and financial purposes.

To carry out acceptance testing of equipment to establish its compliance with statutory, safety and departmental requirements.

To support the equipment loan store by making regular deliveries and collections of loan store equipment to wards and departments as required. Ad hoc and emergency deliveries and collections may also be required throughout the day.

To propose and be prepared to support, changes to departmental working practices and to assist the EBME Manager in the preparation of reports and feedback following equipment commissioning, service, evaluation or failure.

To identify any associated risks relating to the use of medical devices and to carry out under supervision any necessary corrective actions resulting from manufactures / regulatory bodies field safety notices.

To support the efficient utilisation of spare parts and to monitor stock control raising purchase order requisitions as necessary.

To liaise directly with medical, nursing and other staff, providing advice on the state of repair of medical and associated IT equipment.

To ensure at all times that work is performed in accordance with health and safety legislation, statutory requirements and other regulations that are applicable to the department function.

To undertake any other tasks as required by the EBME Manager in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.

The post holder will be a member of a mobile team and as such may be required to undertake his/her duties anywhere within the district as and when the need arises. A department van is provided for this purpose for which a current driving license is required.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Expereince

Essential

• Good standard of education including good literacy and numeracy skills
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification + experience.
• Training/ courses on the principles of electrical safety testing.

Desirable

• Specialist courses relating to maintenance and health and Safety

Experience

Essential

• Three or more years' experience repairing electrical and mechanical devices
• Practical 'hands-on' familiarity in fault finding

Desirable

• Experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical Electronic systems.

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of fault finding techniques
• Knowledge of health and safety matters relating to equipment maintenance / repair
• Computer keyboard skills including knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Excel and Word

Desirable

• Basic understanding of computerised record keeping (databases)
• Ability to use hand and machine tools

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Articulate and polite
• Sensitive to others needs in difficult situations
• Ability to handle frequent exposure to clinical situations
• Willing to adapt and take on new roles
• Happy to work in a team environment and share knowledge with colleagues

Desirable

• Ability to organise/ prioritise own workload including time management of all duties required for the post
• Able to work autonomously and to deadlines

Other requirements

Essential

• Passes Occupational screening
• Frequent need to exert moderate physical effort for prolonged periods
• Full clean driving licence

Desirable

• Ability to use test and calibration equipment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

SWFT Clinical Services Ltd

Address

Warwick Hospital, EBME Department

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a highly specialist dietetic service to CYP within the Darwin centre. Working closely CYPs with an eating disorder, disordered eating or those identified as being at high nutritional risk at the Darwin centre. This involves working with young people, their families and MDT members to identify and address the complex psychological and social factors that affect compliance with dietary treatment, enabling long term / permanent lifestyle changes.

To undertake comprehensive assessments of each patients diet and lifestyle to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, ensuring optimal outcome whilst minimising risk. These assessments should follow the British Dietetic Association (BDA model) and process, including interpreting biochemical data and using quantitative / qualitative analysis of nutritional information.

To be aware of and be able to identify CYP at high physical risk, including the risk of refeeding syndrome, nutritional deficiencies and obesity. To be able to provide appropriate nutritional advice regarding the management of risk together with the MDT, linking with medical and dietetic colleagues in acute medical services as necessary.

To be aware of and able to identify CYP at high psychiatric risk and liaise with the MDT regarding the management of risk in these CYP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in Dietetics

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Dietitian

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in mental health or paediatrics

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 Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Darwin Centre

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We're seeking a confident operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. You'll be comfortable balancing people management with operational problem solving, using data and insight to make informed decisions and improve service performance.

You'll have a strong track record in managing people and performance, leading service improvement initiatives, and delivering results.

You'll be an excellent communicator who can build credibility with experienced clinicians, support colleagues, and drive positive change. Your analytical skills will help identify trends, understand demand and capacity pressures, and develop practical solutions that improve service responsiveness. You'll take a structured approach to resource management, therapist planning, and waiting list oversight.

This non-clinical role suits someone with experience in NHS operations, mental health service delivery, or performance and capacity management. You'll join a collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, equity, and continuous improvement.

This role would suit someone looking to build on existing management or operational experience and take ownership of a key service function within a supportive leadership team.

We prioritise staff wellbeing through an active wellbeing working group and flexible working options. Our 6-day service model offers opportunities to balance wellbeing with service needs. Weekend and additional hours are incentivised to recognise your contribution.

Person Specification

Admin experience

Essential

• We're looking for a candidate with administration experience. Experience as a Senior Administrator is desired but not essential.

Employer details

Employer name

Turning Point

Address

Turning Point

Transport House

Wakefield

WF2 7AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.turning-point.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• oRGN
• TB Qualification or working towards
• Non medical prescriber
• Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience. Specific knowledge and experience of Tuberculosis is essential in a healthcare setting. A first degree is essential or equivalent experience. (2)
• MSc in Health, Quality or leadership related or working towards within 2 academic years of appointment (2)

Desirable

• Good knowledge of national and local targets, NICE Guidelines and policies in relation to TB Care (2

essential

Essential

• Able to drive and commit to cross site/ community working

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

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

Other

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Care In Mind

Address

Stubble Bank Residential Services

Ramsbottom, Bury

BL00DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Good literacy and numeracy, general education
• NVQ Admin Level 3 in Administration or Equivalent combination of NVQ2, short courses and experienc

Experience

Essential

• Experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT systems and business applications used in the office environment
• Experience of working with the general public in a customer service role

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health care environment
• Knowledge of stock ordering procedures

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to create and structure office systems e.g., filing, stationery and equipment ordering
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook )
• Accurate copy typing
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
• Able to prepare routine correspondence independently
• Evidence of excellent organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in an environment requiring an awareness of safeguarding children, vulnerable adults or complex medical needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Wembley CHC

116 Chaplin road

Wembley

HA0 4UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.'

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification

Essential

• EssentialRegistered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Health Professional (physio, paramedic) with HCPC.
• Evidence of continued professional developmentAF/C

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional education and training at Masters level in an Advanced Clinical Practitioner program or willingness to work towards an MSc in Advanced Practice
• Independent Prescriber (or on pathway to complete)
• Qualification in prehospital care or community care
• Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning.
• University accredited Minor injuries Module
• Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning.
• University accredited Minor injuries Module

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of utilising expert diagnostic and clinical skills to provide autonomous, unscheduled medical care and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
• Proven experience in assessing, managing and treating minor injuries and minor illnesses
• Experience of effectively working in collaboration, negotiating and liaising across organisational boundaries.
• Experience in monitoring clinical standards.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision
• Experience caring for patients of all age ranges.
• Minimum of five years' experience in either emergency/ unscheduled care or a primary care environment

Desirable

• Experience of team / service/ staff management.
• Experience of implementing evidence-based care and developing others to do so
• Experience of conducting research projects and audit.
• Experience of change management and implementing change in practice.
• Evidence of innovation in practice.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
• Competent in physical examination of patients of all ages.
• Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email
• Specialist knowledge in clinical reasoning, history taking, physical examination, diagnostic skills and prescribing/treatment.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology of body systems.
• Clinical knowledge across a range of long-term conditions.
• Knowledge of recent developments in unscheduled care.
• Knowledge of monitoring service outcome measures
• Knowledge of adult and children's safeguarding procedures.
• Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
• Knowledge of current health care policy and legislation and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services
• Detailed knowledge of Primary Health Care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social care and voluntary services
• Knowledge of the audit process and able to implement in practice
• Knowledge of evidence based practice and able to implement in practice
• Knowledge of clinical governance processes, assessing and managing risk
• Knowledge of clinical supervision
• Knowledge of how to implement equal opportunities in practice

Desirable

• Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change
• Ability to make formal presentations to a wide range of people
• Knowledge of resource management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Care Support Worker will work within Imaging Services to support the delivery of patient-centred care. Duties will be undertaken following appropriate training and competency assessment and always within agreed scope of practice.

The post holder will welcome and orientate patients, provide reassurance, support dignity and privacy, and assist with patient positioning and preparation for imaging procedures. The role includes acting as a chaperone for intimate examinations, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and chaperoning guidance.

The post holder will support the maintenance of clinical areas, prepare rooms for clinics and imaging sessions, clean and restock equipment, and assist with the safe movement of patients and equipment. They will work collaboratively with Radiographers, Radiologists, Sonographers, nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

The role requires flexibility to work across designated Imaging areas and a commitment to delivering high standards of patient care, safety and experience.

Main Responsibilities

Patient Care and Support

Welcome, assist and reassure patients and relatives in a compassionate and professional manner

Support patient preparation and aftercare as delegated by registered staff

Act as a chaperone during intimate examinations in line with Trust policy

Assist with patient mobility, transfers and positioning using appropriate equipment

Observe and report any changes or concerns in a patients condition

Environment and Equipment

Prepare and maintain imaging rooms and clinic areas

Clean equipment and clinical areas in accordance with infection control policies

Assist with stock control, deliveries and equipment checks

Communication and Teamworking

Communicate effectively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team

Escalate concerns appropriately and in a timely manner

Support a positive, respectful and inclusive working environment

Governance, Safety and Professional Practice

Work within Trust policies, procedures and competencies

Maintain patient confidentiality and data protection standards

Participate in training, supervision and Personal Development Reviews

Contribute to audits, quality improvement and service development activities as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent relevant experience
• Care Certificate completed or willingness to complete within 12 weeks of appointment Assessment
• Maths and English qualification or equivalent

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare or patient-facing environment
• Ability to work under supervision and follow instructions appropriately
• Ability to recognise own limitations and escalate concerns when required

Communication and Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff using verbal and non-verbal communication
• Demonstrates compassion, respect and professionalism
• Understanding of the importance of privacy, dignity and confidentiality

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare

Moat Road

Walsall

WS10 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

1) In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including women's health, surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, referrals and correspondence in a timely manner.

2) Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the Practice.

3) Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

4) Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

5) In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

6) Providing counselling and health education.

7) Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate.

8) Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

9) Collecting data for audit purposes.

10) Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).

11) Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.

12) Ensuring that all work carried out which carries a private fee is properly recouped and accounted for; e.g. Medical Reports, Insurance reports, Private letters to third Parties etc.

13) In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the practice:

1) Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.

2) A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

3) Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the Practice.

4) Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.

5) Contributing to the summarising of patient records and accurate Read-Coding of patient data.

6) Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

Data protection is a top priority for the Practice. The Data Protection Act places obligations on us to ensure that data is processed lawfully and stored according to its strict provisions. You are required to uphold the Companys data protection policies when dealing with information about patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers. Our work is of highly confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.

Information relating to customers, colleagues, other workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and special category data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

1) Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines.

2) Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

3) Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

4) Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

5) Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

1) Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

2) Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

3) Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

1) In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

2) Participation in a Practice based annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

3) Maintaining skills and knowledge for CPD and accreditation via the annual GP appraisal process.

4) Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

1) Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

2) Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

3) Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

4) Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

5) Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

1) Communicate effectively with other team members.

2) Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

3) Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the planning and implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

1) Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance.

2) Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect their own work.

3) Participate in clinical audits when requested or where appropriate.

The above list serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the development of this role as the practice develops, and the overall business objectives of the practice change.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Completion of a recognised GP training programme
• Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or equivalent
• Women's Health
• Valid and up-to-date Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD) relevant to primary care
• Experience working within NHS primary care settings

Desirable

• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams in primary care
• Evidence of commitment to quality improvement and clinical governance
• Experience in using clinical IT systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne)
• Current UK driving licence (if applicable)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Wand Medical Centre

Address

15 Frank Street

Birmingham

B12 0UF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see JD and personal spec attached

To independently perform echocardiograpghy or support the Device service and work in the cath lab

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years experience in cardiology
• NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Certification in echo or pacing

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge is cardiac physiology

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ III or the equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science

Experience

Essential

• Experience including HTA

Desirable

• Use of a networked computer system

Skills

Essential

• Communication skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills or 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.

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

Interviews will be held on 23/09/2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Qualified to CIPD level 5 or willingness to study.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Up to date knowledge of employment law.
• Demonstrable IT skills including Microsoft suite of applications.

Desirable

• An understanding of the NHS Terms and Conditions including Agenda for Change.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within HR or similar area of work.
• Experience of advising/supporting or managing sickness absence.
• Experience of supporting employee relations matters in the workplace.
• Experience of advising on HR policies and procedures and Terms and Conditions.
• Experience of creating positive working relationships with managers and colleagues.

Desirable

• Experience of managing organisational change & advising on staff consultation.
• Experience of working in partnership with TU's in a Unionised environment.

Other

Essential

• Willingness to develop Welsh language skills in the role.

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

To be confirmed - Carmarthenshire locality

Carmarthenshire

SA31 3BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Proposed Job Plan:The proposed job plan for this post is attached. This will be discussed in detail with the post holder onappointment and become operational.Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be aprospective agreement that sets out a consultants typical working pattern, duties, objectives andresponsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practiceincluding clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments.Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer of additional programmedactivities will be based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewedon an annual basis.This job plan will include 1.5 SPA (core) for revalidation and mandatory training in anaesthetics.New consultants also have 0.5 SPA time for 12 months (on top of the core 1.5 SPA allocation) for mentorship andguidance with an allocated senior consultant. Any extra SPA above the core standard SPA time will be reviewed after 12months during appraisal and job planning, to maintain or decrease it as required.Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer of additional programmed activities willbe based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis.All new Consultants will be allocated a mentor for guidance and support.The trust also offers a New Consultants Programme run in house by the GMC which includes external speakers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR or equivalent
• ALS training
• EPALS / APLS training

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad range of experience in delivering anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgery for patients of all ages

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

• Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CESR

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Broad range of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees

Desirable

• Experience of supervising junior doctors

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems

Desirable

• Publications in peer review journals

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Sites

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Willerby & Swanland Surgery provides primary care services to approximately 11,000 patients across our local community.

We have a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team and are committed to providing high-quality patient care while maintaining a positive and supportive working environment for our staff.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced administrator or secretary looking to develop their career within general practice.

We welcome applications from candidates with previous NHS or primary care experience, but we are equally interested in applicants with strong transferable administrative and secretarial skills who are enthusiastic about developing within the role.

Full training and support will be provided as appropriate.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Reliable and flexible
• Calm and organised when working under pressure
• Able to use initiative and problem solve
• Willing to learn and adapt to changes
• Positive approach to teamwork
• Commitment to providing a high standard of service to patients and colleagues

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role.
• Experience of managing a varied workload and working to deadlines.
• Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a GP practice, NHS or healthcare environment.
• Previous medical secretarial experience.
• Experience of processing referrals.
• Experience of NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS)
• Experience of SystmOne.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Good level of accuracy when processing information
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Ability to communicate appropriately with patients, clinicians and external organisations

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Understanding of primary care and NHS services
• Knowledge of referral pathways and processes

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education, including English
• Good IT skills and confidence using computer-based systems

Desirable

• Relevant administrative or secretarial qualification
• Medical terminology qualification or training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Willerby & Swanland Surgery

Address

Willand Primary Care Centre

Lowfield Road

Anlaby

East Yorkshire

HU10 7JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will be responsible to the GP Partnership.

DESCRIPTION OF ROLE

To provide General Medical Services, at both sites of Betts Avenue Medical Centre, for registered and temporary patients.

CONTEXT OF POST

The post holder will work closely together with the practice team to provide high quality primary care services to the practice population as required by the surgery in line with approved protocols and evidence based medical practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THIS POST

To manage a caseload, dealing with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting whilst at all times ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

To undertake all duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical:

• Provide a full range of medical services as defined in the core GMS contract and additional and enhanced services where appropriate.

• Undertake a variety of duties (as agreed) including surgery consultations and Care Home ward, telephone consultations and queries, eConsults, house calls, acute and repeat prescriptions and relevant queries, clinical admin work. Participate in the on-call Rota (one day per week.)

• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

• Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

• Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

• Develop care plans for health, in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols.

• Provide counselling and health education.

• Refer patients to other care providers as appropriate.

• Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes according to GMC standards.

• Collect data for audit purposes.

• Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible).

• Prescribe in accordance with the locally agreed prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.

• Ensure accurate and timely input of patient data onto the clinical system.

• Undertake all duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care including supervision of less experienced members of the team, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

• On call duties: The on-call GP cover both sites from 08:30 am to 18 pm and does not have any pre-booked surgeries. They will have a number of dedicated urgent/same day slots to use after Triage in other Clinicians' surgeries, including those of nurses and the ACP. The on-call GP is the first point of contact for all urgent queries and requests on the day. They triage and allocate all lunchtime house calls to all available practitioners (including themselves) and are responsible for Triage of any late house call requests that arrive after 12 noon (if they decide that patient needs a late visit, they can either refer to Urgent Response team or complete the visit themselves.)The on-call GP also needs to be able to move across the 2 sites if needed, for example if a nurse is working on their own without supervision on the branch surgery or another GP has become unwell. They also need to be prepared to offer patients an urgent F2F appointment with themselves if there is no other available slot in anyone else's surgery.

Managerial/Administration:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice Policies/Protocols, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, infection control.
• Application of practice policies, standards and guidance and discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
• Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Contribute to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
• Contribute to the development of computer-based patient records.
• Contribute to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data.
• Attend training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Quality:

• At all times strive to maintain quality within the practice.
• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals from other agencies to meet patients' needs (safeguarding, palliative care, social services, health visitors.)
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
• Work within own limitations and asl for advice and help where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

• All patients have the right to expect that all practice staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately at all times.
• In the performance of duties, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Communication:

• The post-holder must strive to communicate effectively with other team members, patients, carers and recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
• The post-holder must strive to attend practice clinical practice meetings whenever possible, respond promptly to practice notifications and emails that contain relevant and important updates, and contribute to clinical discussions.

Additional Responsibilities

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will promote and maintain their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy including, but not limited to,

• Use of personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertake such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Minimising the risk of infection to yourself, colleagues and patients, and in so doing, you must:
• Be familiar with and adhere to practice policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Attend statutory education programmes in infection prevention and control.
• Include infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development.
• Take personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care acquired infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently by you and your colleagues.
• Report potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.

• At all times act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• At all times respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behave in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
• Be familiar with QoF, LES and DES and use appropriate/approved clinical systems and templates to record patient consultations. The practice uses SystmOne and expects all staff to regularly use AnalyzeRx in order to accurately code clinical data and respond to safety and quality alerts.
• Not use in their consultations any AI systems that have not been approved and agreed by the local ICB, LMC and the practice.
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
• Participate in audit and contribute to QIAs.
• Report and produce significant event analyses.
• Participate in clinical team meetings within or outside the practice.
• Develop a lead role and further responsibilities as they become more confident in their role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of GP clinical IT system SystmOne, Arden's, AnalyzeRx and AccuRx.

Professional Attitude

Essential

• Ability to manage a varied primary care caseload and respond in a flexible way and competent manner to fluctuations in workload.
• Self-motivated and hardworking with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Empathetic, honest, caring and respectful.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team but also be confident in their role.
• Enthusiastic, innovative and motivated.
• Open and reflective.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised qualifications for GP vocational training: MRCGP or equivalent
• On the GMC GP register with a certificate of completion of training (CCT)
• GMC Full Registration with a License to Practice
• Membership and appropriate cover of a recognised Defence Union
• Inclusion on a Performers' List
• Evidence of being up-to-date with Mandatory Training.
• Regular appraisal and revalidation in accordance with the Good Medical Practice Framework

Desirable

• Evidence of Clinical interests or specialist skills including Lead roles (Care Homes ward rounds, Palliative and EoL care in the community, involvement in Medical Education, GP training or F2 doctors training, Family Planning skills or other)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of professional vision and personal flexibility to be part of a developmental service which will seek to provide new services and ways of working

Desirable

• Car driver with full UK driving licence.

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• A good understanding of Clinical Governance and Quality issues
• Up to date knowledge of national and local initiative, guidance and regulations

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

Betts Avenue Medical Centre

Address

2 Betts Avenue

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE15 6TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to full job description which has been uploaded as a file attachment.

It includes the job summary, key responsibilities, person specification and our values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working in primary care or community settings
• Experience of cervical cytology, immunisations, and wound care
• Experience of working independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of chronic disease management protocols
• Skilled in venepuncture, vaccinations, ECGs, dressings
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Understanding of infection control and safeguarding procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring, compassionate and professional manner
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Commitment to patient-centred care
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

• Experience of managing long term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma)
• Competent in using clinical IT systems (e.g. EMIS Web)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Abingdon Surgery

Address

65 Stert Street

Abingdon

Oxfordshire

OX14 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To type clinic notes, operation notes, pre operative notes, ward notes, specialist reports, discharge summaries, conference notes and correspondence of varied medical terminology, accurately through audio typing distributing as necessary to the relevant healthcare professions. This work involves a significant use of word processing and the Trusts computer systems, PAS, EPR and Microsoft Office and digital dictation system.

Process incoming mail and distribute as necessary on a daily basis.

To scan documents into the correct section of the patients EPR record, performing a quality assurance check for each scanned document.

To regularly check Big Hand for urgent dictation. Also checking for missing dictations and alerting the Medical Secretary.

Ensure all clinical letters are completed and dispatched, where possible, within the10 day standard as directed by the Trust liaising with medical staff to encourage dictation and signing of letters in a timely fashion.

Complete Inter Provider Transfer forms accurately to effectively coordinate patients pathway with other hospitals.

Requesting external case notes and x-rays via IEP.

The use of photocopying handling skills and fax machine skills to reproduce or fax documents as required.

Ensure that all entries and information on the hospital computer systems such as PAS and EPR are accurate and complete.

To liaise with the Medical Secretary and when directed to answer incoming telephone calls as well as carrying out external telephone calls.

The ability to deal with frequent interruptions whilst maintaining levels of concentration.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• RSA level 2 Typewriting and audio typing (or equivalent)
• English GCSE at Grade C - or equivalent

Desirable

• AMSPAR diploma
• ECDL/NVQ

Experience

Essential

• Experience of producing volumes of typing to a high standard
• Able to work with a range of computer systems for transcription and administration

Desirable

• NHS experience and or medical terminology experience

Aptitudes and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates clear communication skills and a professional manner
• Able to manage own workload unsupervised.
• Able to pay attention to detail and follow actions through to completion

Values

Essential

• Demonstrates commitment to the Trust's published values

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

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English Qualification - GCSE A-C or Functional Skills Level 2
• Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Able to undertake a limited range of delegated clinical care duties, e.g temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, wound observations, removal cannula/catheter
• Able to assess patient/client condition through observation/test results; assess comfort of patient/client, instigate emergency procedures
• Regular contact with bodily fluids when carrying out interventions and or treatments
• Frequent moderate/intense effort required for periods of time
• Experience in a healthcare environment
• Manual handing of patients, equipment and stores

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and competence and practice within these boundaries
• Prepared to undergo further training
• Able to use and update IT systems with patient information
• An understanding of their role within the team

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Evidence of effective communication skills including o Verbal o Written (legible handwriting) o Non-verbal o Compassion and respect
• Ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and / or carers
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff / multidisciplinary team
• An understanding of how to behave / act in a clinical environment
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to work
• Courteous and polite

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Participation in flexible work patterns / shift working required to provide 24hr service to meet the needs of the service.
• Flexibility to work across the Health Economy

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russell Hall Hospital

Pensnett

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Clinical responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including F2F & Tel consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the Practice

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols

Providing counselling and health education

Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data for audit purposes

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the practice:

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the practice

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data

Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & safety:

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.

Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)

Hand hygiene standards for self and others

Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure

Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice

Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes

Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager

Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal

Maintenance of own clean working environment

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management

Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)

Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use

Maintenance of sterile environments

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Be qualified as a General Practitioner
• * DBS clearance.
• * A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner register and not subject to a suspension.
• * Currently on the performers list and not suspended from that list of the medical register.
• * Have had an annual NHS appraisal.
• * Good time management skills, punctual and able to manage and prioritise workload.

Desirable

• * Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields.
• * A good understanding of GMS contract requirements and operations of QOF and enhanced services.
• * Familiar with EmisWeb.
• * Ability to contribute effectively to team meetings
• * Experience and interest in medical education within a primary care
• Setting, preferably a qualified trainer or willing to become a GP trainer

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

Lower Gornal Medical Practice

Address

Bull Street

Lower Gornal

Dudley

DY3 2NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant- Complex Care - Bury

Claimont Health have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Support Worker.

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

Are you a caring individual who is passionate about delivering person centred care? Do you believe you can make a positive impact to our clients lives? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for individuals to join our team either on a Permanent or 0-hour contractual basis.

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

• Ventilation management
• Oral suctioning
• Medications

What you can expect from us in return:

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

Competitive rates £15 per hour

Bank, Weekdays, Weekends

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

Required Skills/Qualifications:

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

Our Mission and Values

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

• Commitment
• Care
• Compassion
• Leadership
• Innovation

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Claimont Health LTD

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Rd

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role:

As part of our transition to Active Neuro, the therapy service is evolving into a seven-day model of care to better support the rehabilitation needs of our clients. As a result, occasional pre-arranged weekend working will be required. You will also be expected to work Bank Holidays as required by the service, with enhanced pay provided in line with company policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the Occupational Therapy team.
• Deliver expert, evidence-based assessment and intervention for individuals with complex neurological needs.
• Take a key role in shaping service development, clinical pathways, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the professional development of the OT team through supervision, training, and mentorship.
• Work collaboratively within the MDT to ensure a consistent, person-centred, and outcome-driven rehabilitation journey.
• Champion the use of advanced rehabilitation technologies as part of our 24-hour therapy model.
• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights.

What to look forward to:

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Confident in clinical decision-making and managing complex patient needs.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a passion for developing others.
• Technologically minded with a drive for innovation and service improvement.
• Excellent communicator and team collaborator with a patient-first approach.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Significant post-registration experience in neurorehabilitation or complex care (including ABI/TBI)
• Demonstrable leadership ability and experience of managing or supervising therapy teams
• Advanced clinical reasoning and confident decision-making in complex neurorehabilitation cases
• A passion for service development, innovation, and delivering measurable patient outcomes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

Bethersden Road

Ashford

Kent

TN26 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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